Representative Student Comments
  • "He is very well prepared and his life experiences in France increased our interest in learning French." (FR 001)

  • "Organized, considerate, knowledgeable, and patient, quite a good mix of professional qualities" (FR 202)

  • "Very interesting and passionate about the subject matter. Easily relates to students" (FR 139)

  • "His enthusiasm for the subject was clear and translated to his teaching style. He had a relaxed, yet focused curriculum and adapted well to the changes in French current affairs." (FR 410)

  • "He was always full of energy and extremely positive. It made the environment a good one." (FR 001)

  • "The professor is very challenging but very easy to understand. He is incredibly helpful and available to anyone needing help." (FR 001)

  • "The instructor thinks about how much works he assigns (never too much), he very accurately makes sure that the assignments we complete correspond with the material we are learning. He was approachable and knowledgeable, overall an excellent instructor." (FR 410)

  • "The instructor was very helpful. He was fair in grading and willing to help students and made them feel more relaxed and laid-back in class without letting the learning environment slip." (FR 003)

  • "We got a lot of cultural knowledge and pronunciation help as well. One of the best classes I’ve taken at PSU." (FR 003)

  • "He never forced us to participate, but encouraged us to share our opinions without pressure, which made for a much more relaxed environment that I think was conducive to more people participating." (FR 410)

  • "[He's] really friendly and non-confrontational about making mistakes which allows more students to feel comfortable volunteering out loud or writing on the board." (FR 202)

  • "He is extremely kind and makes every effort for you to truly understand the material. He is probably the reason why I have decided to continue my French studies beyond the 12th credit level." (FR 003)

  • "Great instructor and really encouraging of students. I didn't get the feeling ever that anyone was afraid to speak up in class, which can be challenging in a foreign language classroom. Proof came on the last day, when our quietest classmate raised her hand and spoke her mind." (FR 201)