Jorge Gracia - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Jorge Gracia

Department: Spanish

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

NEVER makes you feel bad for not knowing the answer or for stuttering it out. If you don't know the answer he helps you but never seems impatient and is always kind when answering questions, even if he just answered it from someone else. GREAT teacher!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

idun rl rate on here but this time i know i just have to! he's 1 of my most fav teachers! hes very helpful and friendly. responds to email in a snap! too bad hes retiring next yr. what a wonderful and enthusiastic professor. excelente!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2
• 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:

Love is not a strong enough word to describe how much I like this teacher. He just gets it... From his teaching style to his attitude, he is a fantastic teacher and person. It is sad to see such an amazing teacher retire after so many years, but happy to see him retire to relax too!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• 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:

I like this teacher! Very knowledgeable! Takes attendance but doesn't get mad missing few days. When I'm absent,I just email him & he emails me what I missed. Nice guy! 4 exams + final. But it's EASY IF you study. He gives you a study guide + answers! =) Study the guide & answers & you can't fail! Got a B so far minus the final.=) RECOMMENDED!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I took this class over the summer so it was an intense 6 weeks. Señor Gracia has a very engaging style of teaching and is very knowledgeable about different Spanish-speaking cultures. He grades tough on grammar, but if you pay attention he'll explain the rules in a way that's easy to remember. He also has a quirky sense of humor. Loved this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gracia really knows his subject. He is very helpful. Everyone is forced to participate so it helped me to learn espanol. Take him. He's a great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN003
• 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:

Professor Gracia instructs very well and gives interesting information about the history of the language. Do the homework, study and attend class and you will do fine. Professor Gracia keeps this class lively.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN003
• 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:

Mr. Gracia has been my teacher since spanish 1. His lectures are well related to the homework assignments and textbook. If you miss a day of class attendence does not go against you and he provides a notebook with all the lessons so you can never fall behind. He even offered 2 extra credit assignments this quarter which never happened before!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very helpful, its a hard class. But he is clear on what he expects and if you fall behind you get help from him. His test are easy if you study but most of the work is hard just a lot of memorizing. He stays on track and focuses on the subject I really recommend him if you are serious about learning the language.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take this teacher, he knows what he is teaching. His is very helpful and very good with his explanations. His tests are easy if you know the material. If you want to learn Spanish take his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPAN001
• 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:

This was my first spanish class since high school (2 years ago) and it provided me a good review of what I learned already along with some new things. Gracia takes attendence every day and reviews the homework in class so do not miss out! Tests are easy if you complete the practice tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPAN001
• 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:

He is he best language teacher I have ever had! He explains the origins of the words (the latin roots and stuff) and he talks to the students. it's a very interactive class. He doesn't give cumulative tests, and does reviews before every exam. I've never learned with such ease. I wish I could have this teacher for all of my spanish classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPAN2250
• 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:

The greatest Spanish educator I know.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's amazing both with native spanish speakers and non native speakers. Do the work and you can always ask him for extra help if you're stuck... Amazing

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• 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:

this professor was so cool when i took him back in the summer of 2008. he was the only teacher i had in spanish in which i actually learned the material. awesome, he is one of those professors who understands students. i feel like taking him for spanish 2 for the hell of it just because he makes it easy to learn a new language. def recommend him

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN001
• 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:

He is an amazing teacher, he bases your grade on 5 chapter tests and the day before we review. The review looks exactly like the test. Hes wonderful

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. Hands out reviews prior to every exam which there are only 5 including the final. The reviews are pretty similar to the real tests and they are quite useful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was m first really experniece with a language class going in wasnt to sure about spanish. The teacher is really helpful and will work with you so you understand the concepts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPN1
• 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:

TAKE HIS CLASS. He is very nice and funny! As long as you do your homework, you'll get an A. The tests are all based on the reviews he gives us before the tests. He gives us lots of partial points too! (even if you misspelled, you still get some points!)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't say he is too hard, but definitely a little challenging. After being in the same class with a different teacher. I definitely recommend him! Do the HW and try to memorize the voc. and everything will go great.