4.7

Basia Moltchanov

Languages - University of Delaware

4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

92

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What Students Say

ā€œAlways willing to helpā€

SPAN105 - 5.0 rating

ā€œOne of the best teachers everā€

SPAN105 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A- (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 11
A-: 4
A+: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (10)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Gives good feedback (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Respected (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
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SPANISH105

5.0

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SPAN200

5.0

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SPAN105

4.8

(30)

SPAN106

4.8

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SPAN107

4.4

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SPANISH105

4.0

LLCU491

4.0

SPAN112

3.5

SPAN22

2.0

SPAN200

2.0

Reviews (92)
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SPAN105
Feb 20, 2004

Always willing to help. Really wants her students to succede. Explainations are always clear and helpful.

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SPAN105
Mar 11, 2004

One of the best teachers ever! Very nice, helpful, and fair grader. She even brought her dogs in during the final

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SPAN105
Apr 18, 2004

She is the best teacher I have ever had! Awesome class, and she usually lets us out like 20 mins early. She makes class so much fun and she even brings her dog to class every now and then. Take this class! You can't not like her.

5.0
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SPAN105
May 4, 2004

so nice of a person. very relaxed and wants to help and see you succeed. Hope she teaches 106!

5.0
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SPAN105
Oct 5, 2004

Only the most awesome TA ever. Take a class with her in it. Now.

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SPAN105
Oct 21, 2004

she makes it fun to go to class. she's a very fair grader and will help you in any way she can. a good teacher, and a really cool person, take spanish with her...do it!

5.0
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SPAN105
Nov 17, 2004

AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING! Great teacher, very friendly, very personable, always funny and loves to chat. Helps you in any way she can. Wants to see you get a good grade. Take her class!

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SPAN105
Nov 17, 2004

GREAT TEACHER & FUN CLASS!

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SPAN105
Nov 20, 2004

i <3 basia!!! she is so nice and helpful...and she brought her baby in too who is the cutest!!!

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SPAN105
Dec 11, 2004

Basia is the absolute coolest teacher I've ever had. She's so chill, and she REALLY wants her students to do well and understand Spanish. I never missed one of her classes. She lets you out early and is SO helpful with tests. She also has funny opinions about child rearing. SO GREAT!

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SPAN105
Grade: Pass
Dec 24, 2004

Bashia is my best friend. If she ran for president, i'd vote for her. Dont take Sarah Vieni. Great teacher and great person. Very likeable.

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SPAN105
Jan 31, 2005

The greatest TA ever!!! Practically gives you the test. Make sure you take her guarrented A. Even if you don't like Spanish you will after you have her.

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SPAN105
Feb 3, 2005

Very enthusiastic. Sometimes gets off on a tangent with very interesting theories about life. Very helpful and wants to see everyone enjoy the use of the language.

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SPANISH105
Feb 6, 2005

great teacher... she makes spanish actually seem interesting!

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SPAN105
Mar 2, 2005

Easy to get off subject. Really really nice I liked her shes muy muy caliente.

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SPAN105
May 16, 2005

Really good teacher. Funny and helpful. Easy start to the subject. Almost never went to class for the entire period. Get on her good side early, and you will be fine. She teases everyone, so it makes it fun. Good teacher.

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2.0
SPAN105
Sep 2, 2005

She is the best ever and her son max is so cool.

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SPAN105
Sep 9, 2005

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5.0
2.0
SPAN105
Sep 26, 2005

Basia is da bomb! The best combo for spanish 105 is her and Musik.

5.0
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SPAN105
Oct 14, 2005

one word...AMAZING. Helps you out both before and DURING tests. Makes class a lot of fun...and no matter what, is almost guaranteed that you'll do well. Definately take her

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SPAN105
Dec 9, 2005

She's the illest professa out there right now. Check her out for real yo. Spanish wunt ever my thing til I took dis class wit Basia. Holla

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SPAN106
Jan 25, 2006

Basia is the best spanish teacher of all time. you actually have to go out of your way to do bad with her, she's just that good. she doesn't help u out during tests, idk what that idiot's talking about but u dont need it w/ her awesome reviews!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN105
Feb 1, 2006

Woot! This class is so fun with her teaching it. Not only that, but if you have half a brain, you will get an A!

5.0
1.0
SPAN107
Dec 10, 2006

You can't fail if you have Basia.

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SPAN107
May 2, 2007

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5.0
1.0
SPAN107
May 9, 2007

idk what that one is talking about. Nice, sweet, helpful what more can you do in a class like this, not much material to cover and there's only so much you can do with stuff that's been covered and taught over and over.

5.0
1.0
SPAN107
May 16, 2007

One of the best TA's ever. Nice, no bs, kind of sarcastic. Just show up to class, and look interested and she'll love you.

5.0
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SPAN112
May 18, 2007

If one looked up the definition of "Profesor EspaƱol" in Websters, one would find a picture of Basia. Before her I thought "con carne" was a Mongolian carnival worker. Basia weaves a gossamar web of education that transcends the normal thought process. She lifted the clouds of ignorance from our heads and taught us to Hablera espanol muy good.

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SPAN107
Aug 31, 2007

This was my second semester with Basia, she is amazing! She was super helpful and she even let us out of class 95% of the time. If you come to class and do the little homework that she gives, you'll be set! Definitely would take her again!

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SPAN107
Dec 1, 2007

good prof. def, take her

4.0
2.0
SPAN107
Dec 12, 2007

TAKE BASIA

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SPAN106
Feb 8, 2008

She's easily the coolest professor I've ever had. And she's really hot on top of it all. For some reason I have a huge thing for her. I used to stay after class just to try and talk to her.

4.0
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SPAN105
Feb 10, 2008

Good professor, material not too difficult, definately take her if you can.

5.0
2.0
SPAN105
Feb 26, 2008

She's a good professor and extremely helpful. Plus I had a little crush on her. She's hot!

3.0
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SPAN107
Apr 21, 2008

I fell in love with her when I had SPAN107. She's super hot, and just a ton of fun. I always laughed during her 107 class.

5.0
3.0
SPAN107
Jul 11, 2008

Great teacher, so cool. Just loved my afternoon SPAN 107 class with her. One of those teachers that you ALWAYS remember and ALWAYS wish you could take again.

5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Dec 22, 2008

I liked comin to her class everyday cus it is 4 days a week...always interesting convo in class and I learned more about spanish here then in high school...take her! Highly Recommended...will need textbook and ILRN for everyday

5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Feb 9, 2009

Thiss class has been one of my most enjoyable Spanish class ever. She's really nice and like to have fun with everyone in the class. Always willing to help. Highly recommend.

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SPAN112
Feb 20, 2009

Too demanding for a once a week class. I dropped this after the first night and got into a 107. Way better, Delgado or Loher are the way to go. No oral presentation, less homework, etc.

4.0
2.0
SPAN22
Mar 2, 2009

Amazing teacher, she actually made me like spanish...I used to hate it. Very funny, and teases you, but it's all fun. My class begged her to teach us for 107 but she couldn't. TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!

5.0
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SPAN106
Apr 9, 2009

Amazing. I miss her so much...TAKE HER! You don't even have to try very hard, and if she likes you, you'll do well. Even if she doesn't like you, you'll do well because she actually wants you to do well. The Spanish dept. at UD is a PAIN... you deserve a break, so take her and you'll get that break.

5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Apr 28, 2009

for someone who hates languages, having to take 3 semesters of spanish seemed terrible but Basia makes class fun, dont mind going, has reasonable demands, lets class out early, and can talk to you like a friend, definitely worth taking

4.0
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SPAN106
May 4, 2009

I had an easier time in her class than spanish classes I had in high school. she lets you out early pretty much every day :)

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SPAN106
May 26, 2009

She is really nice but very sarcastic n likes to poke fun at some ppl. I think the class is hard. what i like about her is that she tells u what u need to study 4 an exam n gives u alot of hints. she speaks both in english and spanish. this class is alot of work, but all spanish classes are. i recomend that if ur not good at spanish- get a tutor.

5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Sep 9, 2009

probably the coolest teacher ever and will do anything to help you pass as long as you attend class..take her every year for spanish if you can

5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Jan 11, 2010

Basia is a really great teacher. Spanish is so boring to me, but I was excited to go to her class everyday. She is hilarious and pokes fun at people, but only because she gets on a personal level with all of her students. Her class is straight to the point. You do the lesson and you are done class. We got out early every day minus test days.

5.0
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SPAN106
Jan 27, 2010

Basia is amazing. I loved her class, and I don't even like spanish. She let us out early every single day and she was hilarious. She goes off on tangents a lot but its always entertaining! TAKE HER!

4.0
2.0
SPAN106
Dec 1, 2010

She makes class easy/fun, lets you out early half the time. Participation is necessary, she WILL give you a 50 or less for participation if you don't talk. Writing assignments, oral project and oral exam are graded leintly but exams are tough. Online hw and 4 quizzes are cake. Very easy to fail exams. Easy C,effort for a B, A isn't impossible

5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Dec 7, 2010

Basia is the BEST spanish professor ever. Her class is by far my favorite. The exams are not difficult, she is a fair grader and wants everyone to do well. She's very approachable and will help you with anything you don't understand. If you have to take any spanish class DEFINITELY take her! she's great!

5.0
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SPAN106
Apr 21, 2011

half the class we aren't even talking about spanish. we cover everything we have to, but she loves going off and talking about the most random things. she really understands the language and likes to have fun with her class. almost always get out early! tests are made by the department.

5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Nov 27, 2011

If you just want to get the class over with take her. She isn't too passionate about teaching and would rather talk and joke with the class about random things rather than teach. She is very personable and I enjoyed her class very much.

5.0
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SPAN106
Dec 6, 2011

If you have to take 106, take it with Basia. She is very helpful if you need it and doesn't care too much about teaching, but still wants you to succedd. Very laid back class.

5.0
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SPAN106
Dec 17, 2011

Basia made this class well worth taking. Each class you learn something and it is not a pain to sit through, she even lets you out early. Texrbook use is high and all of the tests are very straight forward. She wants you to do well and helps you learn in a fun and welcoming environment.

5.0
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SPAN106
Apr 12, 2012

Basia is the best. SPAN106 is basically gonna be the same material no matter who you take it with: weekly online homework, 5 tests, 2 in-class writing activities, an oral project, and an oral exam. Since it's the same material across the board, you might as well take Basia. She's hilarious, tell you whats on the test, and lets you out early.

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SPAN106
May 22, 2012

She's an awesome professor. You can talk to her and approach her like a normal person. Thought she was a student the first day she walked in. Definitely take her section for Spanish. She is the best.

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SPAN106
Jan 13, 2013

Basia was a good professor if you need to just get the credit. If you plan on continuing past the 100 level I would suggest someone who is more serious about teaching. If you just need this and 107, take her. Class is very simple and at times the material is very dry, but she does a decent job of making it palatable.

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SPAN106
Feb 1, 2013

My favorite teacher of my first semester in college, you can't get any better than Basia. Fun, easy, lenient, funny, sociable, understanding... catch my drift? Spanish isn't necessarily my strong suit, but with Basia it was. SPAN 106 was great just all around. Oh and if you ever get bored, which doesn't happen at all, she's great to look at.

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SPAN105
May 16, 2013

Basia is hands down the COOLEST professor you will ever have at the University of Delaware. She is friendly with her students and doesn't hesitate to go off topic for a bit if a student brings up a funny story. If you miss an exam she is understanding usually allows a make-up. If you have to take spanish, you have to have her as a teacher

5.0
1.0
SPAN105
Aug 25, 2013

She's pretty much all you could ask for in a professor. Very friendly, enthusiastic, and willing to help students learn the material during class, office hours, and over email. As long as you put the time and work in that's required, it's a breeze. Cracks some pretty good jokes too.

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SPAN105
Oct 24, 2013

Took the hybrid class so only had to go to class twice a week with two online sessions per week. If you took some spanish in high school this class should be an easy A so long as you do all the homework's and go to class. Overall she's a fun teacher and the exams are straightforward

5.0
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SPAN106
Nov 26, 2013

Sra. Moltchanov was always very helpful and willing to explain a concept to a student when they didn't quite get it. She was always positive and wanted us to learn and did it in a way that felt fun, easy, and natural. I hate foreign language classes but she made the experience enjoyable. Great teacher for getting 106/107 out of the way.

5.0
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SPAN105
Dec 3, 2013

Basia is amazing! I took seven years of French throughout middle/high school and I learned more Spanish in 1 semester than I did of French. She is completely engaged and very funny, and always willing to answer questions no matter how stupid they may seem. She is approachable and makes the material fun. Take Basia for Spanish!!!

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SPAN105
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2013

Although she does have personally, I feel that she didn't care as much. I didn't receive a lot of candor, and I was just written off. She does know her material.

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SPAN107
May 9, 2014

I LOVE basia. She is one of my favorite professors at the university of delaware. I HIGHLY recommend trying to get her as a teacher, she grades easy, isn't boring, and keeps class interesting. Best teacher! definitely try to take her for spanish you won't regret it!

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SPAN105
Oct 28, 2014

At first, I thought she was the best teacher. But the class went on, she started to teach much less and have nearly no patience with the class. All we did in class were the activities in the textbook and then she would complain when no one was doing better than average on them.

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SPAN106
Nov 12, 2014

Straight to the point. 106 is an elementary level Spanish course. If you are placed in 106, do yourself a favor and take placement exam. She slows down the class to make sure everyone grasps the material. Nice person, fair grader.

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SPAN106
Nov 19, 2014

Professor Moltchanov is a very good professor. She is straight forward with her students and wants you to do well on the exams. I definitely suggest taking her if possible!

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SPAN106
Dec 3, 2014

I took four semesters of Spanish in high school, and Mrs. Moltchanov is the best Spanish teacher that I have ever had. She teaches clearly and prepares you for the tests very well. The only work you have to do is little online assignments 2-3 times per week, but they take 15 minutes to complete if you are slow. Study a little and it's an easy B.

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SPAN105
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2015

Though her test are tough, and class is definitely mandatory, she was an incredible professor. I really loved her, and loved going into office hours for her help. She was fantastic with helping and making sure we succeeded. Class was always short, and she kept it fun. Take her!

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SPAN106
Apr 28, 2015

Basia is so helpful and she always makes sure that her students understand the material. She gives you practice worksheets on the different types of conjugations and likes to do a lot of group work. 106 is definitely (in my opinion) the hardest out of the 3 intro courses but she gets you through it.

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SPAN106
Grade: B-
Jan 9, 2016

Had not taken Spanish in 2 years and was very nervous for the class, but this turned out to be one of my favorite professors ive ever had. I sat in the front row and participated when i knew an answer. Very funny let us out early a lot. The class is very curriculum based so every class will be graded the same way, wish i could take for 107

5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2016

One of the best professors I've ever had in college! She is very clear and sweet, and she helps explains anything that you are confused about. I went into SPAN106 hating Spanish thanks to high school, but I left her class wanting to minor in it, or if anything become fluent in the language. She is supportive and fun, and I highly recommend her!

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SPAN106
Grade: A
May 30, 2016
Would take again

Super nice lady, really cares about her students. I took the hybrid version of this course which I recommend. Not a bad class!

5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Basic is amazing! I took 3 years of Spanish in high school and i felt very prepared for Spanish 106. She is so easy to talk to and she makes learning Spanish fun. She tells you what she puts on the exams ahead of time, and she always dedicates a review day for exams!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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SPAN106
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Professor Moltchanov is a super cool lady. She may seem intimidating at the beginning of the semester, but she gets more likable as you get to know each other. This course is very straightforward with its grading and policies, and is a piece of cake if you put forth any effort whatsoever in high school Spanish.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

Basia is a fantastic instructor and is easily one of the best spanish professors I have ever had, cannot recommend them

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2017
Would take again

I had to take this for the arts & sciences requirement & she made it very worthwhile. She does count attendance & participation, but if you make the effort in class you will barely need to study on your own. No "exams", just chapter tests, compositions (you prepare heavily), and video projects (easy). Basia cares about her students, she's great!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2017
Would take again

I loved this professor!! She is fun and energetic. Very passionate about the subject and actually pays attention to how well each student comprehends the subject. I took this class as a hybrid and I did not find it difficult at all. A pretty easy A and a chill class overall. I would definitely take a class with her again!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Really nice and funny professor. Makes her expectations clear in the beginning of the course, as long as you try and do your assignments you'll likely get an A (I'm terrible at Spanish and was in the hybrid course and found it manageable). Constant homework but great professor!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
3.0
SPAN106
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Professor Moltchanov is excellent. She requires participation in speaking the material so that her students get closer to being fluent in the language. She gives small projects (writing and video projects) but nothing too time consuming. She is always ready and eager to help. Love her!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
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3.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher as long as you show up and do the work you'll get an A.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Test heavy
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1.0
SPAN106
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Moltchanov is easily one of my favorite professors at UD. She is so fun and relaxed that actually makes class enjoyable. I was in her hybrid class so there was a lot of online homework every week however it was a really good grade booster. Only 2 in class exams the rest were online. 2 video projects and 2 in class writing assignments as well.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2020
Would take again

One of the sweetest professors I've had at UD so far. She is truly so caring and enthusiastic. Her expectations are super clear and her exams aren't difficult. A lot of homework assignments each week, but they aren't too time consuming. I was originally dreading taking SPAN106 but she has made it such an enjoyable and stress-free experience!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors ever. If you take her you actually will learn Spanish and she is always helpful.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
SPAN106
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2022
Would take again

I was really behind to start this class. I didn't take much high school in spanish and jumped right into this. Always felt behind and she could tell. One big composition she gave all the students who didnt do well a chance to go to the tutoring center and give it back. Gave me full credit. She genuinely cares and you WILL learn spanish. loved her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
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3.0
SPAN106
May 16, 2022
Would take again

Basia is the best Spanish professor Ive had so far. She cares so much about all the students in each class and wants you to succeed. If youre unsure of something she is very helpful and makes sure you understand. Exams and other assessments are fairly easy overall.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
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4.0
LLCU491
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2023

This class was absolutely horrible. It did nothing to support me in student teaching and was just an added burden. I did really well in LLCU422 in fall and was encouraged by Dr. Moltchanov, but as soon as I started to struggle in student teaching she shut me out and made me feel like a liability. She is not supportive at all during student teaching

5.0
2.0
SPAN107
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

She's an extremely nice person and makes class very enjoyable. Attendance and participation are mandatory, and you will do lots of talking in class but she's very easy going, helpful, and understanding. Definitely wish I could take her class again.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN200
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Moltchanov makes class entertaining and boosts student confidence in speaking. The assignments are all relatively easy. I got a 100% on every test. Online textbook access mandatory.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN200
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

I love Profa! She is so passionate about Spanish and you can clearly tell. She is so caring and helpful. There is alot of online homework but it is relatively easy. There are three non-cumulative exams, 2 graded writing assignments and one oral exam. Take this class!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN200
Grade: A
May 25, 2025
Would take again

The class is very fast paced but Dr. Moltchanov is an angel regarding grades. Participate in the speaking exercises during class, do the online homework, and flashcard the vocab and the tests will be good. There are "pop-quiz" type writing assignments but they are graded on vocab and effort, not grammar.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN200
Grade: A-
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

I absolutely adore Professor Moltchanov. It is clear that she wants her students to succeed, and she will always stop and/or backtrack during lectures in order to clear up any questions her students have. Her tests are very fair, and homework is not at all overly difficult or time consuming.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A- (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 11
A-: 4
A+: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (10)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Gives good feedback (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Respected (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
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SPANISH105

5.0

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SPAN200

5.0

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SPAN105

4.8

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SPAN106

4.8

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4.4

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4.0

SPAN112

3.5

SPAN22

2.0

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2.0

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