Jacques Bodolec - University of British Columbia

Professor: Jacques Bodolec

Department: TBD

College: University of British Columbia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

Bodolec was one of my favourite professors at UBC so far. He was remarkably kind and helpful, and not afraid joke around with his students to encourage class engagement. He expects a lot, but gives you tons in return. Hated french before this class, but really enjoyed going when he taught it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 215
• 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:

Best french course and best french prof ever. Awesome course even if you weren't in immersion, like me. My french improved so much!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FREN102
• 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:

One of my favourite profs! He's the funniest French man, ever! He's really nice and he loves picking on people in class (in a nice way so be prepared to answer his questions when he points to you, haha. He isn't a hard marker in my opinion, just pay attention in class and study. My pronunciation is 10x better because of him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

Monsieur Bodolec was awesome. Sure, he's a tough marker, but there are even times where he's feeling sympathetic towards struggling students and marks a little easier. He's also really funny and keeps the class lively. My pronunciation and grammar wouldn't be the same without him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

Great teacher. Very entertaining and good at teaching the information. Only problem EXTREMELY HARD MARKER! I'm at a B average student and I nearly failed the class! Make sure to really look at your punctuation

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

MONSIEUR IS GOLD! Best professor I had at UBC, hands down. Corrects your French all the time, both pronunciation and grammar. HARD MARKER though (no grammar mistake will be overlooked). I usually get A+'s in other French classes, but I only got A-'s and A's in his classes. But I didn't care. My french is so much better now, thanks to him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FRENLOTS
• 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:

If you're serious about improving your French, take at least one class with him. He corrects your pronunciation, and he points out the common mistakes that French learners make all the time. Not the easiest marker, but I didn't care because my french has improved significantly taking his class. un professeur extraordinaire

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FREN122
• 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:

A UBC legend. Just awesome. Friendly, funny, helpful, and a fair marker. Even if you didn't necessarily enjoy French in high school or at other institutions, his French classes will be a very happy bit of your schedule. Great.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FREN122
• 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 teacher, all around. Hilarious, makes attending class a really fun and personal experience, more like back in high school. He's really helpful if you go to his office hours too. Highly recommended!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

one word: AWESOME. I had a painful 3 hour summer course with him on a topic I despise (I suck at languages) but he actually made me look forward to the class! His final was a little tough, but he is very fair!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FREN123
• 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:

Favourite french prof so far! He's a really funny guy, but also a great teacher. It's not hard to get a good grade because he covers the material so well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FREN122
• 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:

Took FREN122 & 123 with Bodolec! Such a funny+enthusiastic old man! He always makes class super fun and you learn lots at the same time too. Slightly hard on the marking but tests are okay! (I never took french immersion but I ended up with A- in both courses!)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FREN123
• 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:

Basically what everyone else has already said! He really livens up the class by always cracking jokes, seems to actually enjoy teaching. A fair marker. You'll learn a lot. Had him for 122 and 123, never bought the textbook but did fine anyway.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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 an AMAZING professor! He makes class interesting and fun! I am soo happy I got him for french 101 and 102. He si clear on what he wants from you in tests. If you do go to class and review you will be fine and have LOTS of fun in class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRENMMM
• 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:

he is...AWESOME!! I hated french then I took his class and for the first time in ages I actually enjoyed going to class! He is hilarious and he really tries hard to include everyone. I liked that he really focused on pronunciation. His tests were also very fair and he marked very fair. I had no complaints!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FREN215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

French class is so hilarious. The most classic little old French man. One of my most enjoyable classes. The class is a good challenge, since you're always speaking in French, but Jacques makes it so much fun.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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:

I took French with Bodolec for 2 whole years (from FREN 101- 112) and absolutely love him! He makes class fun and interesting everyday!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FREN112
• 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:

I had Jacques for both Fren 111 and 112, He is an awesome prof, he is really helpful and very funny during lectures. I loved going to his classes!! and probably the only class that I wanted to go for the whole school year. He is a fair marker, not that hard,he never marks things wrong when we have not learnt it before. I recommend him for french <3

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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 have always had an incredibly hard time with languages, but he makes it easy and fun! He is so nice, tries to pick things up when it's late in the class, and knows his stuff.He is one of the best teachers I have had at UBC. I highly recommend him!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FREN101
• 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 his summer course. Although I despise 3-hour long classes, he made it relatively painless. A good prof, easy to approach, clear, funny, respectful and, yes, a rather stereotypical Frenchman (in a good way). His marking is a bit peculiar and somewhat difficult but not at all unfair. You should be able to get a high mark in his class.