Harriet Kestenbaum - North Carolina State University

Professor: Harriet Kestenbaum

Department: TBD

College: North Carolina State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There's a lot of homework online in her class, and that can be a bit time-consuming. Other than that, this is a great class with a pretty good teacher. She has the students talk in partners almost every day to practice speaking Spanish themselves instead of just listening to her all the time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She stresses out over little stuff. Also she hides the quia answers for the online work book. Other FLS 201 professors allow you to see the answers after your first attempt.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sra. Kestenbaum's class was easy, but she is very abrasive and not welcoming or understanding at all. I would recommend the class, but not the professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

A very good teacher as long as you pay attention and do the work. She sets you up with everything you need to know for the tests. Do the quia and the book work because her tests are basically copies of these problems. Pretty easy grader of oral assignments and made me a better spanish speaker. Definitely get the book because you use it a lot!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

Sra. Kestenbaum expects you to complete homework and quia exercises before each class and they really help with her tests. Tests are straightforward and she values class participation highly, so make sure to participate if you take her! I recommend her, pretty good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FLS102
• 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:

Gives homework both in book and on quia prior to each meeting and expects you to complete both. She sometimes confuses herself and others but ultimately is a good teacher. She is very straight forward about all exam expectations and she expects you to be active in class. Do what she asks and read the book and you'll do fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FLS102
• 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:

You WILL be a better Spanish-speaker after her class. Very passionate, helpful, and knowledgeable. Very straightforward in presenting the material. Give an honest effort, and you'll do just fine. Textbook use is heavy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

Excellent professor, Really enjoys teaching. I really learned a lot from her and have decided to major in Spanish

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher. Really wants you to learn. Has a lot of great activities. Also, is very knowledgeable about Spanish culture. Has a great sense of humor. Is very fair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is very much based on the textbook. So look at that daily and the class should be a breeze. Her tests are based on assignments done in class so be sure to do them. Participation is huge! Also do Quia assignments. Overall a lot of work to complete but they will help you so much on the tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

Pretty easy if you read the book and do the assignments on time. Two in class presentations but other than that the class is pretty laid back

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

Easy as pie.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easier than any spanish class I ever took in high school. Not helpful outside of class, but easy enough to get along with. Not a great teacher, but the class is definitely passable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FLS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful teacher. Doesn't actually teach during class. You are expected to learn everything on your own. The tests aren't too hard, though. I did well in the class, but wasn't prepared for a 300 level class, for sure. If you are planning on continuing in spanish, don't take her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FLS201202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's good I guess. I didn't fail if that tells you anything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FLS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's cool, but confuses herself...and often she cannot answer questions a/b the language in general. Not bad all around tho--I like her

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FLS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought she did a fabulous job, I learned more in her class then any previous spanish classes. She gives good visual examples, and has always been helpful when I had questions. Independent class, alot of on your own learning, but worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not very respectful, seems very absentminded and does not speak enough Spanish in class. She speaks almost all English.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FLS201
• 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:

Makes learning Spanish a lot easier. Extremely knowledgeable about Spanish cultures