Nivia Montenegro - Pomona College, Claremont, CA

Professor: Nivia Montenegro

Department: Spanish

College: Pomona College, Claremont, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPA44
• 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:

Great teacher. Patient, helpful, and stimulating.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• 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:

Not a very interesting class, nor very applicable to actually speaking spanish, or taking upper level class. She doesn't accept any alternate interpretations of the text, so you usually just end up regurgitating her opinion instead of analyzing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• 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:

No one wanted to answer any questions in class because she only wants her interpretation of the texts and dismisses any other insights. Class was really uncomfortable and I think everyone dreaded going. My least favorite class so far at the Claremonts.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like this class. I like Spanish but Montenegro is just not engaging all and looks for one right answer to open-ended questions. She is an easy grader but it wasn't worth it: I never wanted to go to class and discussions were really awkward. This is probably the worst class I have taken at Pomona.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great! Discussion is a huge part of the class and it is fun and engaging. She has hundreds of personal stories that she would randomly tell in class. She is a hard grader but i think the class was beneficial. I am looking forward to another class with her. Actually, i am in love with her :D

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• 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:

One of the best spanich literature teachers i've had. she encourages discussiont that delve below the surface of the works we read. she might seem intimidating but is actually accepting of everyones opinions and tries to understand as much as possible what you are trying to say. keeping up with the reading are important.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPAN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class discussions were painful at times. The material was interesting, and she was generally an okay grader. A bit intimidating.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPAN044
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Assignments were unclear and inconsistently graded and collected. In class activities and discussions were flat and unengaging. I learned some new things in Spanish, but for the most part, the class was a waste of my time.