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Modern Languages

Kirsten Thorne

SPAN4 · SPA2 · SPANI0644 · SPAN3 · SPAN011 · SPAN0644 · SPAN2 · SPAN27 · SPA11 · SPAN35 · SPANISH4 · SPANISH004 · SPAN5 · SPAN001 · SPAN1 · SPANISH5 · SPANISH010 · SPA001 · SPANI3 · 72 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

Strongly recommended Spanish professor if you will do the weekly speaking and VHL work; .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaringDetailed feedbackVHL Central homeworkPatient Spanish mentorFun lively class
  • Students overwhelmingly , and real Spanish growth.
  • Workload centers , and steady weekly work rather than a free A.
  • and community-like; some online sections feel textbook-heavy.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

Many As and B+ grades appear when students complete VHL, videos, and reading, but higher levels and speaking videos still require real effort.

Online often manageable with consistent VHL work; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Lower Spanish can feel doable with , while lit and and analysis.

Online SPAN001 is often easier; SPA11 and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

Some sections require attendance and warn against skipping, while .

; several online sections have no meeting times.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

About 83 percent would take again, with .

; online is mostly positive with a few async complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Detailed feedback and help, but speaking videos and .

Format shift

Online video and ; many in-person students still report fair support.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

, and reading add up weekly without usually becoming overwhelming.

Format shift

Online weekly VHL and videos are regular; and participation.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Caring, patient, passionate instruction and .

Format shift

; online quality is high but more mixed on lecture presence.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

, and reading analysis all contribute.

Format shift

Online leans VHL and videos; , and class speaking.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and family-like with speaking practice, games, , and strong support if you show up and work.

Main concern

A few and tough higher-level reading.

What students said

“Truly one of the most knowledgeable and ”
SPAN4
“She cares about all of her students and has fun activities and group discussions”
SPAN1
“She doesn't remember what she assigns. and changes due dates.”
SPANISH4

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online Spanish is mostly positive for feedback and care, with and speaking videos; a minority call async sections lecture-light or .

Main concern

Some async sections lean on textbook learning and .

What students said

“You can tell in .”
SPAN001
“she has zero lectures posted. You literally learn everything by the textbook (vhl/ vistas).”
SPAN2
“If you truly .”
SPAN4

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and chapter tests; reviews do not clearly prove lockdown proctoring.

VHL quizzes and testsSpeaking video submissionsChapter testsReading analysisExtra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and occasional presentations with study-friendly support.

Chapter testsHomework from bookOral presentationsExtra creditClass entirely in Spanish at higher levels
“HW is out of the book and there are 4 chapter tests.”
SPAN35
“the .”
SPAN4

Online

Online grades lean on VHL Central work plus Canvas speaking videos with .

VHL Central homeworkCanvas speaking videosDetailed video feedbackOptional practice meetings
“Most of the work is through VHL Central, but you do have ”
SPAN2
“ speaking Spanish about different things.”
SPAN001

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Thorne is the by far.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting care, feedback, and Spanish learning themes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“She is one of the , and while”

❤️ Student Care

90/100

“SHE DOESN'T GIVE UP ON YOU.”

👍 Recommendation

86/100

“If you truly .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • makes a challenging subject fun and interesting
  • Creates an environments where learning is a top priority but maintains a fun atmosphere
  • Classes are conducted entirely in Spanish

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Do everything and you will get a good grade
  • they were classes that took a significant amount of effort and time
  • if you do your hw and study

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • so kind and understanding
  • loves her students, very sweet, very funny
  • BEST PROFESSOR EVER!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

72

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years with rich detail and consistent caring-teacher themes yield high confidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 555
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 56
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

17

A 17

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1