Martha Garcia - University of Central Florida

Professor: Martha Garcia

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPAN203
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HSC3147
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE!! She isn't clear about what she wants on certain assignments. You don't get to see the correct answers to quizzes or what you got wrong if it's multiple answers for each question. I just don't get how you're supposed to actually learn. She is unhelpful when answering emails and her slides are vague so they aren't helpful either.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSC3147
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend this professor because she gives a ridiculous amount of assignments per week. Her quizzes have nothing to do with what you read in the book or her slides. Yes, there is extra credit but it's not that much. Her discussion grading is tough and she doesn't provide enough information. She will not accept late work nor give partial.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HSC3147
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes normally have nothing to do with what is in the textbook and in her slides. I find myself so frustrated because she is asking questions on a chapter quiz that isn't even in the powerpoint or chapter. I would not take this professor again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPN3234
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Garcia is great. She is friendly and answers emails fairly quickly. The class was easy, if you don't procrastinate. You read a text and then write 3 pages on it each week. There's one midterm relating to all the texts you read previously, one final exam, and one "creative short-story" due the week before exam week.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPW4310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She gives good grades based on whether she likes you or not and does not give feedback on assignments or essays. Also you will be assigned journals like a middle schooler.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPN4410
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Is extremely sad that UCF has a professor like Dr. Garcia. What I have learned in her class we did in my years at high school. I have paid for a class that has not challeged me at all. Dr. Garcia is a very easy professor, she does not appreciate students that have a voice. I do not recommend this teacher at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPW6315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I ever had. She takes your liberty of expression. Her instructions are not clear and basically your opinion does not count as a student. She discourage students. Her class is a dictatorship.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPN3420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HER! Best professor I've had at UCF. She is the perfect balance of fun and structure. Her neutral Spanish accent makes it easy to learn and she really cares about her students. Expect to stay the entire class if you take her during the summer. Its just like taking English Comp 1 but in Spanish. MUST attend class for grade. No busy work here.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPN3420
• 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:

THIS LADY IS AWESOME! She is the best professor I have had at UCF. The class is very well organized and she is so very helpful. She lets you turn in drafts before 3 of the 4 papers are due. This is an easy A if you just do the work. TAKE HER!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPN
• 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:

If you are a native Spanish speaker make sure she doesn't notice it otherwise she will be after you. Thank goodness that I am fluently in Portuguese so I could hide my background. If you need an easy A take her I learned what she taught in elementary school back home. Great class to boost GPA

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Everything that she taught I learned it when I was in middle school so if you are a Spanish speaker you don't need to study anything just use common sense and you will get an A. Make sure she doesn't know that you are a native speaker because otherwise she is going to be after you looking for minimal punctuation errors or accents

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPN3420
• 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:

She's such a helpful professor and really cares about her students! Her expectations for her students are clear and straightforward but she's always willing to help you out if you do your share. I'd take another one of her classes in a second!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPW4310
• 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:

Prof. Garcia is a Ninja! I love literature because of HER! There is no surprise! her syllabus and expectations are clear. Is the third class I take with her and is always a pleasure to listen to her. I have learned so much in all her classes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPWALL
• 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:

The BEST spanish professor at UCF without a doubt! she's extremely helpful & I learned a lot from all of her classes. Follows the syllabus & no surprises. She expects you to put in the effort, so do your homework & all the reading & you'll be just fine. Excellent teacher, my absolute favorite!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPW4310
• 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:

I've taken 4+ classes with her. She is the most genuine person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She truly cares about her students and is a wonderful asset to the academic community. I will be staying in contact with her for years to come. Get to know her well. It will prove to be the best decision of your Spanish academic career.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I'm from LA and I like Dr. Garcia. She maintains a level of discipline in the classroom faciliting the learning. I've taken five courses, lang. lit. and culture. Excellent prof., good person. She offers everyone the same opportunities in participating and extra credits, she does her job. I love her smile, it makes my day! Keep up your good work!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPWALL
• 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'm a native from L.A. and I've taken 4 courses with Dra. Martha Garcia. Thanks to her, I'll graduate with a better understanding of the Spanish language, literature and culture. She's a Knight, UCF alumni!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPW3100
• 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:

THE GREATEST PROFESSOR AT UCF!!!!! Her classes are the best, she knows her subject, very intelligent and highly educated lady. Be prepared for class. Are you sure about the previous comments? Students mistreat her and she always respects them. I hope she lasts at UCF. SHE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY PROFESSOR!!!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPN4410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you are a native speaker but are not from Spain do not take her. She will take points off if you use a word in an acceptable way that it is different than the way they use it in Spain. She always misses the point and gets very defensive when students know more than her. Never recognizes when she makes a mistake