Holly Ransom - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Holly Ransom

Department: Languages

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FRENC100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mme. Ransom is a really great prof! Some people are say she is too "high energy", but when you have to come to class 4 days a week, I think it's a good thing that she is so energetic. She is so sweet and her teaching methods make learning a new language easier. Not a lot of hw, tests are very straight forward. Allowed 5 absences.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FREN100B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I felt like the entire time I was in this class I was honestly annoyed. She had way too much energy, at times it felt like she was yelling to us like children. We barely did written or speaking work. What I remember most from this class was her talking at the front the entire time in french and showing videos. Did not help at all.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FRENC304
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was an amazing course. Linguistics is an interesting field and Madame Ransom is really knowledgable in the phonology branch. I would recommend anyone to take this class with her. Your French speaking skills will improve. You will notice why certain words a pronounce. Specific way etc.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FREN100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ransom tries her best and was liked by most, but she just wasn't my type. She tries to be funny and is very loud which I just found unnecessary. Besides that she is a good teacher and definitely taught me a lot about French, but something that really bothered me is that her grading is really unclear and doesn't update blackboard much.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 100A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not going to lie, this is a tough class. Any foreign language class can be a drag at times, but Holly is literally the best choice to have for an instructor! Enthusiastic, loud, high-energy. You learn a lot more effectively when you're relaxed, and this professor makes sure you don't stress over learning French. You will not pass if you don't come.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FRENC100A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Ransom is so enthusiastic and really wants her students to learn and pass. She is so kind and grades the tests reasonably. Being a language class, there are obviously many tests, but she prepares you well for it by giving examples similar to the tests. Homework is online and helpful. I definitely recommend her class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FREN302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ransom is a great and passionate professor. She truly works with you to make sure every student gets the grade they deserve. I struggle with French but I respect her because she is always willing to help and knows I am putting in the effort

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FRE301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

What can I say, she is an amazing french professor. You will never feel lost in the course. 3 exams, 4 translations plus homework which you correct yourself, she gives you points for doing the homework. Its for learning purposes so dont cheat yourself and copy the answer. Cant wait to take her French 304 Phonetics course

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRENC100A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

An excellent professor & very passionate about French! Sure, French is taught right away in the class and it may be difficult. The course does move very quickly and there are a lot of tests and assignments. If you want an easy language class, this might not be the easiest when it comes to workload. But I enjoy her enthusiastic teaching every class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FR424
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Passionate about the material being taught in class, cares about you as an individual, really easy class, very little homework, no textbook, one midterm and one final exam.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FRENC100A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very hard class, not knowing any French this class was a struggle. I thought there would be some lee way for it being French100A, however it is difficult right off the bat. I studied hard for tests and still didn't get good scores. Would recommend trying to take a different professor if possible.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FRENC305B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was my first upper divion french course and I was really scared. She made this class easy, understanding, fun etc. I loved how she tries to be theatrical, I cant wait to take her theater course

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely love Professor Ransom! If you do not get something in class, go to her office hours! She is always willing to help and genuinely wants her students to do well. Pay attention in class, do all the homework, participate and you will pass. This class is not an 'easy A' course but I would definitely recommend taking it with her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH100A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

TAKE HOLLY. She really cares about her students and wants them to do well. The homework is all online so you can work with friends on it. 9 in-class quizzes and the lowest gets dropped. 3 exams that cover three chapters each and a cumulative final. You need to show up to class or you won't be passing the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRENC100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Take her for any French class, you won't regret it! She's super energetic and funny. Also, go to class! I personally didn't take notes, because I learn language faster by just listening, but you really won't notice the time in her classes. Weekly homework chapter assignments online, takes 3 tries, total of 11 quizzes plus final, lovely professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher, very enthusiastic and fun! She is always willing to help if you go to office hours. She wants you to do well. If you haven't taken french before the class will be difficult, but manageable. 12 quizzes, lowest dropped. 3 non-comprehensive midterms and a comprehensive final. Online homework w/ 3 chances each time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 422
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Holly is a great teacher. She is always willing to help if you go to office house and wants her students to do well. Super enthusiastic and fun. I had her for 3 classes and loved each one!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FRNCH100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is an awesome instructor! This class is very difficult, but she makes it as gentle as possible. She is super fun, but clearly brilliant. Ask her to tell you fun stories about the Middle Ages. Super cool and smart.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FRENC01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent teacher! Very funny and kind! She made the quizes and exams easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FRENC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Spoken French. Very lively and brilliant professor. Class is based on participation so answer questions as much as possible. She's a drama teacher also so she looks favorably on students who to speak up in class. Great person and very helpful; she knows several languages, very knowledgable in literature, French culture, and European history.