Marie-Christine Garneau - University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Professor: Marie-Christine Garneau

Department: French

College: University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FR405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is by far my favorite French class! Her classes are always entertaining and she has some REALLY funny stories! This class will also help you develop your French exponentially! We write stories -not papers- and there are weekly quizzes that are rather easy if you study for a few minutes. I would definitely recommend taking this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Garneau is definitely one of the best French professors at UH Manoa. Her phonetics class really helped me with my French accent and pronunciation, and she makes the course so much more enjoyable with her great sense of humor. Attendance is mandatory AND a necessity- besides, who wouldn't want to listen to that voice all day long? Highly recommend!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• 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:

A pretty straightforward class once you master the phonetics and their sounds. A lot of work, but it's not mentally demanding. She's got a special sense of humor that you'll never forget.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FR3013546
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

scary class at first, you must work hard, but Prof is very fair - you will learn a lot in this class. There's never a dull moment in this class either!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FR321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this must be her first semester teaching advanced convo, the class structure is not helpful and the presentations are the most terrifying assignments ever.don't be fooled! french convo may sound fun, but i have never felt more discouraged about learning french.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hard as heck!! A lot of reading, many quizes, a few exams and a long final paper. One of the hardest classes I've ever had BUT I learned a lot! She doesn't really have a lesson plan and can be unorganized, but she is absolutely hilarious and I was never once tired in her class. Highly recommend this prof, but be prepared to work a lot!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is scary at the beginning. Very front loaded type class. She makes it fun with stories and songs but you MUST learn the phonetics, which didn't come easy to me. Things get easier, and she is willing to help you out. Her voice is wonderful and listening to her helped my comprehension a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes contradicted her text, but overall knows her stuff very well and really tries to help you. Puts people on the spot but only because she wants to help. Very funny, and I learned a lot from her. Songs are so much fun!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRE301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love her. This is an easy Oral Comm. credit. Take the class if only to listen to her speak - oh, Garneau's voice. It's wonderful. She's a good prof, and her knowledge base is very deep in the general European language area. She is also a character, and has a great way of incorporating real life into what could be a monotonous class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She always has some sort of joke every half a second but it was very amusing. The workload seems like plenty, but it really helps you learn a LOT. Her strict way of teaching motivated me to learning more. I enjoyed her class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FR301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

doesnt plan lessons. atten mandatory. work load at begin. is a lot. print abt 100 pg. turning in lab ex. not required (she says they are, if your classmates dont do them she doesnt care and you wont get ec) final is the easiest one youll take if youve paid any attention to what the class is about (transcribe) likes to single people out. ok prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LLEA236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've met here! she has a lot to teach and it's really good stuff too! She's super funny, lives an interesting life and sometime gets off topic but always brings it back with some crazy connection, a little disorganized at some times, but I highly recommend to take any class of hers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was Mme. Marie's student in a near-by highschool before she started at UH. She took over mid-semester and on her first day you knew right away she was authenticly French. I don't want to get too specific about her appearance. I will say that that day I realized that I was attracted to a more "exotic" woman. She's also a good, caring teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LLL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was very inspiring and it was a pleasure hearing her speak everyday in class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this lady is the typical french woman! her shoes always match her lipstick. at first, she was difficult to adjust to but once i got to know her, i learned a lot more than i thought. she cares very much about her students and will do whatever she can to make sure you remember something from her class. she's got a refreshing sense of humor and i still can count on her to make me smile if im having a bad day.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

so entertaining and she makes the class enjoyable each time. she knows how to keep attention and hold interest.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LLL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very enthusiastic, funny, well-informed, and pretty

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take advantage of her office hours! She will do all that she can to help you out with anything you need, even if it has nothing to do with French Class. She'll take the time to listen to your concerns and help you work through them. Very patient and very c

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

:)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fun teacher, but languages are obviously hard if you don't apply yourself. She's great at helping you if you need it, take advantage of her office hours. Her lectures are entertaining and you can tell she cares about the subject matter.