Jeffrey Schmidt

SPANI101 · SPANISH104 · SPANISH1 · SPAN01 · SPANISH101 · SPAN104 · SPAN02 · SPNSH101 · 101AND102 · SPAN102 · SPAN101 · SPAN103 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 54/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 55.56%
Difficulty: 3.8

The decision

if you want a demanding Spanish class and are ready to study hard, participate often, and tolerate pressure.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFast pacedHeavy homeworkParticipation requiredTough graderPassionate teacher

Schmidt can be lively, knowledgeable, and effective for students who want intensive Spanish practice.
The class requires heavy , and comfort speaking in front of others.
Many negative reviews cite harsh grading, public embarrassment, fast pacing, and limited flexibility.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

36/100

An A is possible, but reviews repeatedly , and participation.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The Spanish content is fast paced and difficult for beginners, especially with frequent speaking and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as required, with one review saying only two absences were allowed before grade penalties.

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

Students recommend him when they value intense learning, but because of , and classroom pressure.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Multiple reviews call him a tough grader with no curve, no , and .

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Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students describe lots of , and major outside study time.

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All .

Teaching experience

Average

60/100

He is often described as passionate, funny, and clear, but negative reviews cite poor patience, mockery, and .

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All .

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Assessment appears to combine homework, quizzes, tests, participation, oral presentations, and regular practice.

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All .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

All reviews are in person and show a polarizing but consistent pattern: students learn a lot, but the workload and participation demands are high.

Main concern

Students who need patience, flexibility, or low-pressure participation may struggle.

What students said

“This class is not supposed to be easy but you can help yourself if you: read the book/study vocab, go to class, and ask questions if you need them.”
SPAN101

“He will laugh at you if you say the wrong answer.”
SPAN101

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes appear traditional and preparation-based, but the frequent testing and .

Exam HandoutsFrequent QuizzesTests Match HomeworkOral PresentationsReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

44/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention exam prep handouts, tests that match class work, frequent quizzes, and oral presentations, with .

Exam HandoutsFrequent QuizzesTests Match HomeworkOral Presentations

“Lectures, tests, and ; plus he gives you handouts to prep you for exams.”
SPAN101

“There's a quiz at every class meeting”
SPAN102

“He tells you exactly what to expect on the tests as well, no surprises.”
SPANISH101

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Great teacher but you will have to work for it.”
Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and participation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

60/100

“He's very knowledgeable, loves Spanish, and overall cares.”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“Assigns about 8 hours of .”

⚖️

24/100

“Does not grade on a curve.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Professor Schmidt teaches with passion!
He speaks almost NO english in class.
He tries a lot of different ways to help you learn, but for the most part he wants you to teach yourself.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

This is not an "Easy A" kind of class, because he actually challenges you and pushes you
No one in class got a A.
Fast paced and hard, but if you make a real effort you can do well.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Participation

Very interactive class, you must participate whether you like it or not.
Class participation required.
He will sometimes laugh at you in front of the class if you don't know the answer

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

There are 42 in-person reviews over many years with detailed and , and participation.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515

4 out of 511

3 out of 55

2 out of 56

1 out of 55

Course coverage

SPAN10117 reviews

SPAN10211 reviews

SPANISH1013 reviews

SPAN1032 reviews

SPAN1042 reviews

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 2 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

No reported values

D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1

Jeffrey Schmidt

x x x if you want a demanding Spanish class and are ready to study hard, participate often, and tolerate pressure.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

Depends

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In person

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🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Pressure

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🗣️ About Participation

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you want a demanding Spanish class and are ready to study hard, participate often, and tolerate pressure.

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