Arcides Gonzalez - California University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Arcides Gonzalez

Department: TBD

College: California University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gonzalez is a very sweet old guy. If you took Spanish in high school I would highly recommend taking this course. However, if you've never taken the language before then prepared to study because the course moves quickly. He gives out tons of bonus points and is super helpful if you need anything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class requires a very specific implementation of book and software, of which the provider site has many options, with the professor only providing a link to a 404 error. The professor's failure to timely elucidate which are required has cost me hundreds of dollars. As well, it feels like he is unfamiliar with his own materials. An awful time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took 3 years of Spanish in Highschool. Currently failing. Other professors have told me not to take this class (too late now) and there are better classes out there.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gonzalez is a very good professor. He requires a lot of work but he tells you upfront about it. If you don't want to work, don't take the class. He gives good feedback and rechecks the quizzes to make sure you are graded fairly. By the end of class, I felt like I had learned a lot. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gonzalez's online course is very intensive. You'll go through 5 chapters and be using irregular verbs by the end and good, complex sentences. Dual use of an online book and curriculum will have you very busy, but the exercises allow for learner's error. You'll stay busy! Professor Gonzalez does let the students know how they're doing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took four years of Spanish in high school so this class was obviously very easy for me. But if I were taking the language for the first time, I would not take it with Gonzales. He's a really cute old guy, but he moves very fast in the curriculum. If you're familiar with Spanish, take the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this as a 5-wk course. I personally found it very challenging. There is a TON of work, but he tells you that on day one. However, if you do the assignments the lessons sink in and if you truly apply yourself, you will pass the class. Just do not expect to pass if you do not do the work. Dr. Gonzalez was very responsive and helpful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard. I took this class as a gen ed., thinking with 4 years of spanish in high school, I'd get an easy A...wow. Would't take this class online.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPN102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You must have 5 years Spanish to pass this guys class. He is unreasonable in his expectations for a student to be fluent when completing his online course. He expects you to put aside 9 hours a week for his SPN 102 class. He doesn't even teach its all book work. By far my least favorite class I've ever taken. I suggest you avoid him at ALL costs.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPM101
• 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 recently took a class with Doctor Gonzalez. I am an adult student who already has two degrees. Doctor Gonzalez lets you know the first day what his expectations are via a contract. If you cannot meet those expectations, then don't take the course. Don't complain about the amount of work - the good professors are the ones who push you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Many people have problems with this teacher, but I will tell you that he rewards hard work. If you WANT to learn, you will learn. He appreciates effort and I have spent many afternoons after class talking to him about the French culture and the day's lesson. I had him three days a week and looked forward to his classes. He is a wonderful man.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPN100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this Professor so much work and I had an AP student help me on all my quiz's and never got above a 50 on any of them not an easy intro class for an online class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• 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 am taking him for an online Spanish class. Being a language online, things can be difficult. He gives much work, but he does drop 2 quizzes and some assignments at the end. He also regrades quizzes for errors that the computer may have. I personally find languages easier in the class, so really consider this as a factor when taking this class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is beyond horrible, I learned nothing in his class.I do not suggest him what so ever!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this professor!!! Can't understand a word he says. I took three years of Spanish in high school and got straight a's yet I got a terrible grade with him. He's the worst. He doesn't curve and is a very hard grader for an intro class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I recommend this class to only those who have spent their entire lives living in France!There are impossible weekly quizzes that take forever to be graded, individual/partner activities that take hrs to complete, 300 point online assignments for every chap. in the book, &a 200 point midterm/final! He never emails back.Overall horrifying experience!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FRE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He teaches nothing. I have a friend who is in the class and if she hadn't have had 4 years of french in High school we would both be failing. Pointless voice activites every week, individual and partner (about 8 exercises each), a quiz every week AND web assignments. You will easily put in 10 hours a week for this 100 level class. not recommended!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPN101
• 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:

don't rush to his class - he is ALWAYS late!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FRE102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really is a bizarre little man. He does laugh randomly and he runs to class. He NEVER cancels and he does not accept unexcused absences. His class isn't the easiest, but if you do your work it isn't bad. He uses the book a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FRE102
• 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've had him once before, and he hasn't really changed. It's true, he's a funny little man. He often runs to classes to avoid being late. His tests are tough sometimes, but he gives a lot of work and takes off bad grades at the end of the year, provided you've done enough. I'd recommend him.