Gustavo Calderon - San Francisco State University

Professor: Gustavo Calderon

Department: Spanish

College: San Francisco State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPA595
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Simply the best Spanish professor in SFSU.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPAN543
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever. He has so much knowledge and gives all the best to students. He is very patient and explains very well the class. He keeps students always very active in all his classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPAN301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't learn much in his class and we barely did anything so it didn't do justice in me trying to improve my spanish. He's funny though so I guess he's got that going for him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPA800
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, he inspired me to continue my Spanish studies. His knowledge is great and he is always taking care of the students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly he was one of my favorite professors in my college career. I took him for four consecutive semesters. I went through some extreme highs and lows through my college career, and every time I was in a low, my performance would suffer. His class honestly was like therapy. It was chill, and he really tries to make it a big family. 3 him 4vr :)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPA595
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gives you good feedback if you seek it. There are presentations for this course: group and individual. Participation is required for all his courses. He allows extra credit. If he doesn't reply to his email, remind him next class or visit his office hours. He isn't too good with computers, but is more than happy to help you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH
• 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:

Great professor and great man. I recommend his classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPA595
• 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:

Professor Calderon really inspired me to learning spanish. He is passionate and his knowledge is great. He is very close to his students and provide them help and good pieces of advice. Great person with a great soul.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Unclear, not very nice to you if you're not a native speaker, not welcoming, not receptive to emails or giving support, almost dropped my spanish minor if I had to take him again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPAN
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His class level is very low. It is easy to get an A if you write on your essay all what he says on his lectures. His class is not very challenging. He is very traditional and catholic professor. although it seems the contrary : he tends to make jocks after jock in class. His class lacks of critical thinking .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Calderon is amazing, he is a true inspiration and his knowledge about the subject is phenomenal!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! He really cleared up the vagueness I had accumulated from previous Spanish classes and was very helpful with additional info to get me up to level. Just follow the syllabus he gives every month, turn your work in on time, and listen to his lectures and you can score an A. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF AND MAKES IT FUN & INTERESTING

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPANISH831
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING!!! If you love Lorca, this is the class for you. Dr. Calderon's lectures and reading selections make this one of the best classes you can ever hope to take on Lorca as a Dramatist, Poet, Artist, and leader of the generation of '27. Dr. Calderon's teaching style and amazing command of the subject matter are absolutely TOP-NOTCH!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPAN595
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Calderon knows his subject backwards and forwards and puts it all in historical context and more with his awe-inspiring lectures!! Never a dull moment in his classroom and the assignments are designed to make one really search for the connections between genres, styles, and literary periods. There was a reading to do but I LOVED IT!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPAN306
• 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:

Terrible professor. Seemed preoccupied and uninterested in class, and was unhelpful. I do not recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405
• 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:

Dr. Calderon- a Master Teacher and Lecturer! The text- written by him-is a treasure trove of information you will want to keep. He is passionate about his subject, fair, & encourages class collaboration w/group presentations. Be sure TO USE ADVANCED GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION. Final Research Paper requires latest published research plus your unique POV.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405
• 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:

Professor Calderon is riot! I loved him and decided to take a course with him next semester. I recommend you take him. There is group midterm, class presentations in Spanish and your 6 community service hours are your final. TAKE HIM :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405
• 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:

Professor Calderon is a chill guys, sometimes he gets into dancing. He knows his stuff and he shows it during his lectures. There's a midterm paper for this class, and some group presentations, try to talk in class and do the wok book. I would recommend to go to his office hours if anything is unclear. He tries to help if he can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPAN306
• 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:

Calderon is an interesting fellow. I would say crazy in his way. He s very passionate about Spanish. The first day of class he might be a bit intimidating, but as long as you talk in class and give your opinion in things and do the work book he will give you an "A". Try to go to his office hours and he will help as much as he can.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPAN405306
• 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:

Dr. Calderon is an excellent professor and fair when it comes to grading. He gives many extra credit opportunities and let you correct an assigment for a better grade. Very enthusiastic and with good sense of humor, which makes his classes fun and unique. He is very accessible if you have any concerns and cares about his students. Take him!!