SPAN 1060

Professor Young makes this class so much fun! She’s always enthusiastic and creates new activities to keep things interesting. She explains the material very clearly and really wants you to succeed. Professor Young really cares about her class and her students, and it shows in how well you’ll end up learning the material. She also has a tutoring program which was super helpful. The homework is a lot, but it’s the same across the department and it’s really not very hard. Also, sometimes she brings her super cute dog to class! Overall, I definitely recommend you take this class with her.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS! Professor Young makes the class really fun, which is great because most people are taking it only for the language requirement. The online homework is time consuming but not at all difficult, and it helps a lot if you do it early. Participation in the class is really important but Professor Young is super nice so I felt like everyone in my class felt totally comfortable participating even if they weren't positive about their answer. I had this class fairly early in the morning and still really enjoyed it and looked forward to it so that says a lot.

TAKE THIS CLASS!! Professor Young has been one of my favorites at UVA. She moves at a fast pace, but you quickly get the hang of it, and the class is honestly quite fun. You'll really learn Spanish and get to know your classmates well through discussion, so don't be afraid of that. I recommend doing the homework in advance because those are easy points and help you learn the material pretty well. Try to raise your hand as much as possible, even if you aren't sure of the answer because participation points really help. Also, go to her tutoring hours because you can both get answers to questions you may have and get to know Prof Young, who is super sweet. Love the class, highly recommend to anyone taking 1060!!

A lot of people enjoyed this class. I did not mind going to class, but towards the end I was not having fun at all. Beginning with the first project it was obvious she showed favoritism in her grading. Then she posted the midterm participation grades and it was obvious again. No matter how hard I tried to participate she would continue calling on her favorites and giving them good grades. This was annoying because it does mess with my grade.

If you take this class, make sure you take it with Professor Young. She is hands down the best professor I've had at UVA. She is always so enthusiastic and genuinely cares about each of her students. She creates a learning environment that is so comfortable and fun and she always goes out of her way to give words of affirmation which is crucial when trying to learn another language. This will probably be the only class I'll ever not mind having on a Friday because Professor Young is so jubilant, even in the morning, and her enthusiasm is contagious. If you work hard in this class, it won't go unnoticed. As for SPAN 1060 in general, the work is the same regardless of the professor you take. There is online homework almost every night, but if you take the time to go through it using the textbook, you'll do enough learning and studying from it to be successful in the class. Your final grade comes from a bunch of different things so make sure you don't blow off any assignments throughout the semester because every point counts and it can be the difference between an A and an A- at the end.

the class is pretty easy if you put in the work. i didn't have any formal spanish experience before this course (i took another foreign language in high school and taking this class for fun), but i'm ending up with an A-. most of your grade is composed of assignments done at home, so even if you don't do as well on the exam, you'll be fine. it is pretty difficult to get an A because of the language grading scale (a 96 for an A), but not impossible if you really try. there are four exams including the final. as long as you memorize the vocab terms and conjugations, you're pretty much guaranteed at least a C. i personally didn't think the connect and eportfolio assignments took too much time, but i also would not recommend procrastinating as the websites themselves can be pretty glitchy at times. it doesn't matter who you take the class with imo because they all have the same assignments and exams, but if you're a morning person i would recommend professor young. she's very enthusiastic and usually updates your grade the day you finish the assignment. if you have any questions, you can ask her after class, during office hours, over email or tutoring. i never went to the free tutoring sessions, but a lot of my classmates did and i would recommend if you're struggling with a particular concept.

Professor Young is absolutely amazing! Her class is by far the best class I have taken since I have been at UVA. She is super upbeat and is really encouraging to all of her students. She creates an environment that allows her students to be comfortable and confident while learning and practicing the language. Her classes are super fun and her energy, even early in the morning, is extremely contagious. Professor Young also offers an incredible amount of resources! Her free Spanish tutoring program is amazing, and if you are having trouble I highly suggest that you go! Furthermore, she is always on top of her grading and returns assignments super efficiently. I have learned so much this semester and feel as if my Spanish has improved immensely. If there is one class and professor that I can recommend at UVA, I would without a doubt recommend SPAN 1060 with Professor Young!

Professor Young is my favorite Spanish teacher I have ever had, and I took 3 years of Spanish in high school so that says a lot! She is always in a good mood and makes class time super fun. I have never seen her not energized and happy for class! Every time I go to class, I am instantly in a better mood. She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to do well. Her Spanish tutoring program is amazing, so if you are having trouble in any way - go! However, she is great at teaching & you shouldn't have problems. It is evident Professor Young loves her students, and in return, we love her!! I have never met a single person that has taken her class and HASN'T liked her or her class. She is THE professor to have for this course. All Spanish courses are on the same curriculum, so the amount of classwork / homework is the same for everyone, no matter what professor you have. Therefore, take Professor Young. I cannot stress this enough. She is always on top of her stuff. She is the only professor I have had so far at UVA that inputs grades immediately. She is the best / fastest grader I know, and you are never left wondering what your grade is like for this course. Professor Young also abides by the best schedule, and you know at the VERY beginning of the course what you are doing every day in class, what the homework is for each day, and when tests/quizzes are for the whole semester. You are never left wondering. She even sends emails that REMIND you what to do/how to do things/when to do them. She is also the fastest responder to emails. I wish all professors were like this!!! Every day I go to class, I am excited to see Professor Young. She is warm and very approachable! I feel comfortable in her class, and she is super personable. You won't leave her class feeling like you don't really know her. I love that, because a lot of the time professors feel like strangers. She reminds me of the actress Kristen Bell, and I LOVE that. Happy, fun-loving energy all class, every class. If you keep up with what you need to do as a student as you would for any class, your experience with her will be amazing! The course is not stressful in any way. All the people I know in upper level Spanish courses miss her and her class. I know I will! I am so glad I waited a semester to take this course, so I could take it with her. I can't imagine what it would be like with anyone else. She is my favorite professor ever!!!!!

Professor Young has been one of the best professors I have had in my three years at UVA! She is such a nice person and genuinely cares about her students. She made class so much fun and created an environment where it was okay to make mistakes. Not only is she just a genuinely amazing human being, but she is also such an awesome teacher. She makes it so easy to learn the material and is always available for help if you need it. Also, she is literally the fastest grader I have ever seen and it's incredible. This class is a lot of work and the grading in the language department can be strict, but Prof. Young always makes it clear what she wants from every assignment and I can't even describe how helpful that was. She usually teaches the morning classes but it's worth it trust me! p.s. she brings her dog to class sometimes (need I say more?)

Such a great teacher! Class moves fast but she definitely makes it bearable!