Melissa Fitch - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Professor: Melissa Fitch

Department: Languages

College: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN433
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a nice lady but she's all over the place. She gave us a poorly printed out word doc sheet with our "grades" on it. It didn't even follow the same format all the way through. She told us we'd have 15-20 quizzes and it turned into about 30 quizzes, with random required out of class activities counting as a quiz. This class was a nightmare.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN433
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this was one of the most unorganized professors I've ever had. Sure, she's nice, great. But seriously, she'd be better off as an advisor or something. She spent a lot of class time pressuring us into making future action plans and bragging about her past students, when in reality it was a Spanish class. Such a colossal waste of time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN433
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sadly her way of structuring the course is inefficient. She is also passive aggressive. She spent many class lectures bragging about her accomplishments and those of her previous students. She attempts to be motivational and wants us to succeed but does not provide the sufficient support and explanation of assignments to succeed in the course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher who really really cares for her students. Super funny and flexible office hours. Take her class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN350
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Senora fitch, was an incredible teacher. I'm not sure why everyone seems to be saying all these negative things about her. She always had so much energy throughout the class and was always excited to teach us. She went on many tangents but it is what made the class so enjoyable. There were no tas present in her span 350 so never had the issue.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fitch is one of the brightest human beings and professors I've ever had. She really loves what she does and this shows through her teaching. She's passionate about the Spanish culture and genuinely wants her students to learn about it. This class can be intimidating at first, but when she tells you it gets easier, it does.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is such a wacky and fun teacher. When i say wacky I don't mean it in a mean way at all. She makes the class fun and actually teaches you things you can apply to real life. Although class can be tough at time, she tries to make it possible for each student to receive a good grade in her class. She does fun activities and makes class interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So rude beyond belief. Terrible teaching skills, and basically tells you why she's awesome. Such a bad class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160D
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fitch was an amazing professor. She went above and beyond for her students. She is always quick to respond, and she is really great to talk to. She has done a lot of things, and she is a true inspiration. This class is one of the best.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: TRAD140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The materials are awesome. Too bad that she doesn't really seem to know what to do with them. Class discussions always drift towards her telling students her life stories, which are btw boring. To make things worse, her essay instructions are usually unclear and she'll get at at you for not understanding. Office visits end up in life stories also.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPAN480
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

THIS IS THE WORST CLASS. As someone said before, it's like a prison. The TA's are awful and yell at you for everything. The class is not about Latin American Pop Culture. All Profa does is brag about her life. This was the worst gen ed I've taken at the U of A. Definitely do not take this course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolutely awesome & inspiring professor.Go to office hours and get to know her.She truly cares.I have never seen a professor put in so much time & effort for her students.Her SPAN160 class is by far my favorite I have ever taken.I had no idea how much I would learn not just about L.A. but the WORLD!So much fun.Would recommend as a GenEd to anyone!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best teacher ever! Class is not easy, and attendance is mandatory but it's so fun and she's so helpful. Would take any other class she gave. Highly recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: TRAD160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is like a prison, with TAs walking around yelling at everyone. You even have to have a name card, and if you don't you get yelled at. No computers, phones, or anything. Clicker quizzes and tests over readings that are long and boring. Class has nothing to do with Pop Culture. Overall, reminds me of a bad high school teacher. nice person thoug

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! She is the rudest person and so self absorbed. I'm not sure what she does because her TA's handle everything. They walk up and down the aisles; no phones, no laptops, no sleeping, no doing any other work, etc. Sitting through this class is the worst. There are tons of readings every night. Way too much work for a GenEd.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Profa is a great teacher and she is amazing. She tries to get to know every student and makes the class a lot of fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't know what these people are saying!! Although the class is a little hard and tedious, most parts are pretty fun and engaging! Profa is so easy to talk to and really takes time to get to know every single one of her students! Attendance is completely mandatory but thats the point...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A interesting person, but a TERRIBLE teacher. She does not understand how to effectively convey the material and goes on rants about topics that are not about the course or subject at hang. Do not take any of her classes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN160D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A interest teacher though. But in her class is so boring. And reading assignment is boring makes me fall asleep. In class is like in jail. The TAs are always walk around in the hall.