SPAN 2020

SPAN 2020 has a reputation of being a pretty hard class, but this one is not so bad. If you just do all the homeworks and required assignments on time you should be alright. The entire class is group work and participation, so be prepared for that. It's an easy A- if you perform well on the quizzes/exams but relatively tough to get an A as you need the 95%+. Overall, Professor Murillo is very friendly and I highly recommend this professor to anyone who needs to take SPAN 2020.

Every student in the college has to take a language, and because it's required, its often not enjoyable. But what I can tell you is that when you have to take this course, you should take it with Florez-Murillo. He's kind, attentive, available to help, and wants you to ask questions. He 100% wants you to succeed, and if you articulate what's going on/wrong, he will be available to help you. The class is flipped, and there is A LOT OF TALKING/GROUP WORK IN THE CLASS. Expect the homework to feel overwhelming in the beginning, definitely more than your other classes. But as it goes on, the homework becomes less strenuous. This class is made for you to pass. My recommendation is to make sure you prepare for the quizzes (they are only 10 questions) and the first two tests so that by the final exam you don't have to cram. The homework piles up fast: don't get behind. You also should be getting 100s on every homework by using the "check your work" feature on connect, which is unlimited. Given that you're getting 99-100% on all homework, you should be fine. He is also an easy grader. Overall, it was a good Spanish class. The grade split is as follows:
Final Project: 15%
Final Exam: 10%
Exam Average (there are 2): 10%
Participation: 10%
Quizzes (4-5 of them): 10%
Connect: 10%
Redacciones (Writing): 20%
Interactions (filmed talking): 10%
ePortolio Assignments (Writing): 5%
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Prof. Flórez Murillo is truly such a caring and enthusiastic instructor. He wants you to succeed and will work with you to make sure that you have ample opportunities to show your growth as a Spanish learner. Not only that, but he cares about each student as a whole person and not just another person to teach some Spanish to. I have had good experiences with all of my Spanish professors at UVA but Profe Flórez Murillo really goes above and beyond!

Love this professor!! Super accommodating and it is apparent he truly cares about his student's well being. He gives us wellness breaks and classes go super fast because his presentations are engaging and have a lot of group work. Spanish isn't my favorite subject, but I would 100% say that this is my favorite Spanish professor I've had at UVA!!