5.0

Devon Hanahan

Spanish - College of Charleston

5.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
98%
Would Retake
154
Reviews
5.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
5.0
Helpful
5.0
Clarity

98%

Would Retake

154

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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154 total ratings

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What Students Say

ā€œBut professor hanahan made me love spanish againā€

202 - 5.0 rating

ā€œBEST SPANISH TEACHER AT THE COLLEGE HANDS DOWNā€

SPAN201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
A (23)
A+ (13)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
A(36)B(6)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 49 reported grades
A: 23
A+: 13
B: 6
A-: 5
Common Tags
Caring (31)
Gives good feedback (18)
Respected (15)
Inspirational (13)
Participation matters (12)
Accessible outside class (10)
Hilarious (9)
Clear grading criteria (4)
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Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(4)

201

5.0

(5)

202

5.0

(5)

SPANISH

5.0

(2)

SPAN201

5.0

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+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SPANISH

3.0

SPAN201202

3.0

SPANISH102

3.0

101

2.8

SPANISH201

2.5

Reviews (153)
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3.0
SPANISH
Mar 17, 2003

She is the best Spanish prof Ive had so far. Never heard of her before I registered for this semester, but I definitely recommend her for those students who aren't very good at spanish!

5.0
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SPAN201
Apr 2, 2003

Great Teacher. I hate Spanish, but she makes it enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Apr 11, 2003

The sweetest lady EVER. very helpful, and will give you an A if you try hard enough. opportunities for extra credit are endless. she is young and very understanding.

5.0
3.0
SPANISH
May 12, 2003

I've taken her for 3 classes 102,201,202 and she is a wonderful professor. It does take effort, but if you are willing to try she will help you. She is a native ENGLISH speaker, which makes her lessons very understandable. Very down-to-earth and helpful.

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Jun 5, 2003

She is the best Spanish professor I have ever had. You have to work in her class, but she is always willing to help and very caring.

5.0
3.0
SPAN102
Aug 26, 2003

good teacher

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Sep 29, 2003

very helpful and gives tons of extra credit. take her as often as possible. she doesn't stress speaking too much and is always availble. the coolest!!!

5.0
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SPAN201
Nov 17, 2003

The best teacher ever. Gives lots of extra credit. Extremely helpful and will help you earn a good grade. Highly recommend her as a teacher. My whole class really likes this professor. Wish she was teaching Span 202 next semester! Makes class fun.

5.0
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SPAN201
Nov 18, 2003

sweetest lady ever! she explains things so well, answers millions of questions and is very caring. one of the best spanish teachers i've had

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Nov 19, 2003

shes awesome and really helpfull!

5.0
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201
Dec 4, 2003

I love Professor Hanahan. I wish I had known about her for 101 and 102. She explains things in a very understandable way and she's very helpful. She pushes you to do your best and won't let you fail unless you just put nothing into it. Very sweet too.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Feb 26, 2004

Prof. Hanahan is the most down to earth professor I've had. I had her for 201 and 202. She is a wonderful teacher, always willing to help (keeps that cell phone on all the time), and is an incredible person.

5.0
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SPAN201
Mar 25, 2004

easiest foreign languate class ever . . . take her - especially if ur looking for a GPA booster without all the effort

5.0
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202
Apr 2, 2004

Awesome Spanish teacher! Her class was the first class I ever felt comfortable to speak Spanish in. Fairly easy but you do have to study a decent amount for the tests in 202. TAKE HER CLASS!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Apr 13, 2004

I LOVE SENORA HANAHAN!!! And you will too! She is my favorite teacher at this college so far. Not only is she incredibly kind, but she also teaches you a lot. I learned a TON & am significantly better at speaking Spanish. You're lucky to get her. AWESOME!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Apr 25, 2004

Best Spanish teacher ever!! Made me want to learn. Tests are fairly easy if you study and the class is very interesting. Senora Hanahan is great with students and is the sweetest person. Choose D. Hanahan for all of the Spanish classes that you can!! :)

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Apr 27, 2004

SO AWESOME! I am not kidding do what you can to get into this class! she is the best teacher BY FAR and she loves what she does! she is willing to help you if u do ur part. SO SWEET and gives extra credit. AWESOME LADY! i'd take her class again if i could

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
May 11, 2004

I went through 3 spanish 202 teachers until i found sra. hanahan...she is the most incredible teacher ever. She makes you want to learn spanish and gives you a comfortable environment to learn in. She's amazing, I highly reccommend her.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
May 26, 2004

Professor Hanahan is awesome. She was always very clear when explaining things. She is also interesting.

5.0
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SPAN201
Jun 8, 2004

Best Spanish teacher ever! Loved her dinners at El Dorado and she is so helpful. I learned the most spanish in this class than any other. Feels like a friend and classes are fun.

5.0
3.0
SPAN201
Aug 31, 2004

She is a great teacher, and very helpful. She is also willing to help in any way she can. I would take her again if I could!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Oct 26, 2004

I wish she taught spanish 313 and up! Then, I would consider being a spanish major. She is very helpful and straightfoward.

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Nov 5, 2004

she reall is a wonderful professor, makes class fun, and helps you out. makes you want to come to class

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Nov 9, 2004

wonderful teacher, very nice, a lot of group work, know your vocab, no paper, or oral projects!however a lot of HW in the workbook and you have to go to the language lab and listen to the spanish tapes a lot which sucks!otherwise good class a B should be easy to get

5.0
3.0
SPAN102
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2004

very very helpful. explains everything so that you are clear on what is expected of you. very friendly and will do anything to help you out if she can. definitely recommend her class!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Nov 18, 2004

If you already know your spanish, this class is extremely easy. Sra Hanahan explains things very well. Lots of group work. Homework every night, but the hw really does help you learn. Tests are very straightforward. Class goes by very quickly.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Nov 23, 2004

undoubtedly the most amazing teacher ever. anyone with or with out an interest in spanish will learn. she is awesome. take care.

5.0
3.0
SPAN201202
Dec 2, 2004

INCREDIBLE!!!! this lady is one of the best teachers i have EVER had...LOVE her!....great with lessons and teaching everything...breaks it down, goes out of her way to help...like i feel like she would do almost anything to help, and makes it fun...overall just FABULOUS!!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Dec 5, 2004

She is absolutely amazing. Possibly my favorite teacher ever. She is so nice and will go over things until everyone understands. Makes spanish very fun and not confusing at all. Makes herself very available to every student and will do anything to help students learn.

5.0
3.0
SPAN201202
Dec 9, 2004

Without a doubt Professor Hanahan is the best teacher I have had in college. She goes out of her way to help her students. She is understanding and so helpful. She is overall a wonderful person and it shows. College of Charleston should consider themselves lucky to have her. She is awesome.

5.0
1.0
SPANISH202
Dec 11, 2004

Easy tests and overall easy class...shes very helpful and fun

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Dec 17, 2004

She is by far the best professor here at the college...anyone that has the opportunity to take her is priviledged. She will go to any extreme to assist in your learning. The best!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102201
Dec 26, 2004

What an amazing professor! By far the best experience I've had class-wise at the college thus far. She's always willing to go out of her way to help her students. If you have the chance, take her class!

5.0
2.0
SPA202
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Jan 2, 2005

She is the definition of a TEACHER. She makes the class very interesting and will help you out if you are going through academic or personal problems.If you are not sure of the langauge you want to take, I suggest taking Spanish with her because she has the talent to teach others.

5.0
3.0
201
Feb 16, 2005

Awesome teacher... makes me want to learn spanish, and i've always hated it. Can definitely make an A!

5.0
3.0
SPANISH201
Apr 14, 2005

Such a fabulous teacher! Very understanding, and really wants you to learn spanish. Really wish she was teaching 202 - best professor I've had in a really long time.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Apr 21, 2005

I was SO LUCKY to get into her class. she is the BEST professor out of all the professors at cofc. will always go out of her way to help you, treats students as people, we laugh in her class, she does fun activities to help us, and you ACTUALLY learn in her class. Im going to miss her class so much.

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Jun 6, 2005

Senora Hanahan is the best teacher I have ever had and one of the nicest ladies I have ever met. She is very clear and concise, loves to give extra help, very approachable, and tells you exactly what to expect for each quiz and test. As long as you attend class you will get an A. Take her!!!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Jun 15, 2005

Great Teacher just do the work

5.0
2.0
SPA102
Aug 25, 2005

I LOVE her! Absolutely wonderful! Goes far out of her way to help you and remembers your needs always. She will call you at home if you tell her you need help, and she will do everything possible to keep you on track . I have no IDEA how she does it! She really wants you to learn the language. She's pretty and fun and absolutely wonderful!

5.0
2.0
SPA201
Sep 14, 2005

I am absolutly not suprised that Senora Hanahan has smiley faces on every rating. She is awesme and fun.

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Oct 27, 2005

I love Senora Hanahan. She is one of the best teachers I ever had. She is very clear and she is super nice. She will go out of her way just to make sure that you understand. I Love Her! I advise everyone to take her if you have a choice. She is great!!

5.0
2.0
SPA102
Nov 2, 2005

Wow, a great teacher. Totally does not call people out and make them feel stupid in class, like a lot of spanish teachers. The homework is super easy quiz grades that can be returned with corrections for extra points. You have to take her for Spa 102!!!! You actually learn in this class but is fun too!

5.0
3.0
SPANISH102
Dec 21, 2005

One of the best professors that I have ever had. Homework is taken up on a daily base but, grading is not harsh. No presentations.

5.0
2.0
SPANISH201
Apr 17, 2006

There is not a better teacher in this school. She is willing to meet with students at any time and anywhere. If you can't do well in her class it is your own fault- plus she brings snacks for every test... and who can beat that? Wouldn't take spanish with anyone else!

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Jun 27, 2006

DEVON ROCKS MY WORLD!!!

5.0
1.0
SPAN102
Aug 21, 2006

She is THE BEST teacher at the college!! I have never enjoyed spanish until now!! If you have the chance, you MUST take her class! SHE IS AMAZING~

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Dec 5, 2006

Sra. Hanahan is one of the best professors at CofC. you seriously cannot go wrong with her. she is so willing to help and your Spanish actually gets better! definitely take her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Dec 8, 2006

The sweetest lady in the world! Not only is she super nice, but she is an awesome teacher. I haven't struggled at all in the course because of her clarity and skill. She gives candy during every test and always always is there to help you out in ANY WAY possible! AWESOME!

5.0
3.0
SPANI202
Feb 23, 2007

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1.0
SPAN201
Feb 26, 2007

She is the coolest lady ever! ! So sweet. I had not taken Spanish in 3 years before her class and I am doing just fine. Test grades so far.. 96, 98, and 100. Had one presentation but we could read straight from the paper we wrote it on. Such an easy class and she is so nice!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Feb 27, 2007

She is such a cool lady! Loves to teach her classes, and she has such a strong passion for the language! If you can get in her class do it, for sure! The best professor I've had at CofC

5.0
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SPAN202
Nov 7, 2007

Love Sra. Hananan!! Sweetest teacher on campus. Makes spanish really simple and is always in a good mood. Plus she brings us candy on test days.

5.0
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SPAN202
Nov 10, 2007

Senora Hanahan is the BEST professor I've ever had! She makes the class very enjoyable and has made me want to minor in Spanish. She is a genuinely nice person and I would recommend her to anyone!!!

5.0
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ABCD290
Nov 12, 2007

Very good professor

5.0
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LANG2
Nov 15, 2007

Awesome to the max!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Nov 27, 2007

she in the best teacher! She is willing to help you out. homemade tests and listening, 1 oral group very simple! i didn't have spanish for over 3 years and made an A in her class! Best teacher and english!! that helps so much!!

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3.0
SPAN201
Nov 28, 2007

LOVE HER TO DEATH

5.0
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SPAN202
Nov 29, 2007

Great teacher, difficult material but she makes it so easy to understand and grasp. She cares so much about all her students and will do anything to help you out if you are struggling. different prof all four spanish's and she is by far the best.

5.0
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SPAN202
Dec 3, 2007

The best Spanish teacher. She will go out of her way to help you. Breaks everything down, so it's not hard to understand. Just take her, you won't be sorry. I'd have to say one of the most impressive moments was the first day of class - she memorized like 40 kids names within the first 15 minutes of class. A goddess of chili pepper proportions.

5.0
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SPAN202
Dec 8, 2007

I absolutely love her! she's so sweet and understanding! She invites students over to her house before the parade for hot choc lol.. she's seriously so kind and treats us all like we're her kids. SHe's an extremely effective teacher tooo.. i learned so much from her n she gives great constructive evaluation of ur work to easily get better.

5.0
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SPAN202
Dec 14, 2007

she is amazing! i seriously have never had a better professor! take her if you get the chance! =)

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2.0
SPAN202
Feb 25, 2008

Sra. Hanahan is the most amazing professor I have ever had. She is so kind and so helpful... she makes difficult material very easy to understand and goes the extra mile to help students understand. Very friendly and I would recommend her to ANYONE!!!

5.0
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SPAN200
Mar 31, 2008

amazing. very helpful. i HIGHLY recommend her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN200
Apr 1, 2008

Senora Hanahan is aMaZiNg!!! She really KNOWS her spanish, so you can tell she loves it. But she loves her students even more! Always offering help or you can just chill in her office if you want. Extremely nice and teaches the material very clearly--> you won't get lost! I can't wait to take her again next semester! DEFINITELY TAKE HANAHAN!!!!!

5.0
3.0
SPAN200
Apr 12, 2008

Greatest lady ever. She is so nice loves every student she teaches. She really wants you to do well and will help you do well TAKE HER !!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
May 7, 2008

Great teacher! Was very helpful and provided great clarity. Take Her!

5.0
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SPAN201
Jul 10, 2008

Sra. Hanahan is an awesome teacher. I chose her because of my class schedule and she ended up being the best teacher I have ever had! Her class isn't easy but you can learn and earn a good grade if you put in the work - she is there to help every step of the way!

5.0
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SPAN200
Jul 23, 2008

Sra. Hanahan is the absolute best teacher I've ever had. I took her class for the first time last semester and I've never loved a class more in my life. She has made me want to be a Spanish Minor. Her classes fill up SO fast though, especially for the 202 levels because everone wants her so try to be one of the first to sign up!

5.0
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SPANI202
Oct 11, 2008

she is a great teacher and works around our schedule and is AMAZING

5.0
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SPAN201
Nov 5, 2008

SHE IS AMAZING!!! i had her for 190 and made sure to get her again for 201... she makes sure to learn everyone's names and genuinely cares about each student... doesn't count off on accents and silly errors that we all make! when you're talking in class,your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, she understands and helps as much as possible! LOVE HER

5.0
2.0
SPA201
Nov 6, 2008

She is the best. You can go to her office anytime and get help. I have always struggle in spanish, but when i had her for 201 i made a B, she is great.

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SPAN202
Nov 11, 2008

Greatest spanish professor alive. She truly cares about her students and goes wayyy out of her way to help every single one of them. Take her!!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Nov 18, 2008

BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. Take her without a doubt. She's amazing.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Dec 10, 2008

Amazing, college of charleston's greatest treasure

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Jan 6, 2009

Definitely the best Spanish teacher I've ever had, if not the best teacher overall. She's very helpful and very clear in explaining the material. She focuses on vocabulary more than grammar, which I love. Definitely take her if you can.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Jan 21, 2009

I am terrible at Spanish but I understood her so well. She is BY FAR the best Spanish teacher at this school, far better than my previous 3. Sign up early for her cause she gets filled quickly. Cheers.

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Feb 19, 2009

I had her twice and she is the most amazing teacher at the college. I wouldn't recommend anyone else. I severely disliked Spanish before her class, and I wasn't the greatest at it but she was extremely helpful and had an awesome personality. I would highly recommend her to anyone! I couldn't have passed Spanish without her!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Feb 26, 2009

BEST TEACHER EVER! She explains things really well, and she's so nice! All she wants is for you to succeed. Her class is also way more entertaining than any other spanish class I've taken. TAKE HER, NO QUESTIONS!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
SPAN202
May 5, 2009

the bomb. best teacher/friend you could want. plus shes bannggginnnn

5.0
3.0
SPAN201
Oct 27, 2009

The best teacher at the college. She was great! She invited students over to her house for hot chocolate! She is great! best teacher i have ever had!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Jan 7, 2010

The best teacher at COFC and on the PLANET! She is amazing. She cares and is understanding. She isn't easy---she is just a really good teacher. This makes the tests "easy" because she has taught the material so well. She invited her students to her house for hot chocolate and stuff. She is the bomb!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Mar 30, 2010

Best Teacher at CofC.

5.0
4.0
SPAN202
Jul 9, 2010

THE BEST TEACHER EVER. Not only at cofc but anywhere. she is so nice and helpful. you learn a lot. put in the effort and she is DA BOMB!!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Oct 27, 2010

Love her!! Her teaching is crystal clear and she will explain something until you get it! She invites you to her house and to hang out with her outside of class! She moved one of our tests because she didn't feel like we were ready yet! She really wants to see you do well! Study guides, a friendly face, and a good attitude! Take her!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Dec 10, 2010

SHE IS AWESOME!!! This is the best class ever, I loved this class. She teaches in a fun, accessible way. Every class is fun, and she will re go over any material that you don't understand. She invites you to her house, and brings cookies to your athletic events. I wish I needed to take more spanish classes after this one just so take her again!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Jan 8, 2011

OMGosh she is the best!! Wish I could have had her for 202. Test are easy as long as you pay attention in class. Class is fun and laid back. Don't have to worry about being singled out like in other language classes! Do yourself a favor....TAKE Her class!!

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Apr 12, 2011

By far my favorite professor at CofC! Very laid-back and funny. Will find fun ways to help you learn the material including Jeopardy games and fashion shows :) She has the best ratings at CofC for a reason. Will give study guides for exams and the oral interview (all you have to do is chat with her!) TAKE HER!!!

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3.0
SPAN202
May 1, 2011

She is wonderful!! Makes class fun, provides excellent study guides, is very laid back in the oral interview. Occasionally brings food and candy for the class. If you can take her for spanish, DO IT!!

5.0
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SPAN202
Jun 4, 2011

Hanahan is the best the college has in foreign languages. class will fill up in minutes after opening. took her 2 semester in a row, and did very well. I love spanish now and am considering a minor after her class. it's hard work, tests, hw, writings. worth it. I learned so much. She's hott too. I'm going to visit her in her office soon. Take her!

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Sep 21, 2011

Greatest teacher in the Foreign Language Department.

5.0
4.0
SPAN202
Nov 17, 2011

Hanahan is AWESOME! Its something about her that makes spanish sooo easy to understand. I studied a good amount and I aced every single test, I am considering a minor in spanish after her class. If possible, TAKE HER!!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Dec 13, 2011

Best professor in department and at CofC. Very helpful and enthusiastic. Tests aren't too difficult and she makes everything crystal clear. I was so scared about Spanish, but she makes it so much fun! Take her!!!!

5.0
2.0
SPAN201
Apr 17, 2012

BEST professor at College of Charleston. She really cares about her students and wants to help you. I would recommend her to EVERYONE! If you work hard, ask question, and attend class then you will do great!

5.0
1.0
SPAN101
Jan 5, 2013

BEST teacher i have ever had so friendly and goes of of her way to help you all the time, tests were easy and so was homework. I would take her again if I could she was very sweet and made you really feel at home in class

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Oct 18, 2013

Such a nice teacher. Had my whole class to her house to study for the exam and she cooked us dinner. The nicest woman, I was so sad when the class was over. It's not an incredibly easy class but she does such a clear job of explaining everything. She won't let you fall behind.

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Oct 31, 2013

I have taken SPAN 202 twice. I received highest grade on both .I just like her courses I would take SPAN again and again and again. I wish every professor would learn from her teaching style. I recommended this course to my friends who are not even from this university.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Dec 6, 2013

Hands down, the best professor I've ever had! She was always helpful and encouraging.

5.0
3.0
SPAN102
Dec 19, 2013

I loved her class. I'm a senior bio major and still planned my whole schedule around her class. If a ll professors could learn from her the College of Charleston would be a top rated university. She doesn't simply log hours as other professors do, she actually cares.

5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Apr 10, 2014

BEST SPANISH TEACHER AT THE COLLEGE HANDS DOWN. She made it so easy to understand it visually and mentally. Definitely my highest grade in any spanish class I took at COFC.

5.0
2.0
202
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2014

After having an awful spanish professor my first semester of college I didn't want to minor in Spanish anymore. But professor hanahan made me love spanish again! So sweet, so helpful, and loves her students! Would take her class every semester if I could

5.0
1.0
SPAN101
Nov 24, 2014

Prof Hanahan is the best! If you struggle with spanish she will be there for you! If you are good at spanish she will challenge you! She's interesting and sooo KIND! She just cares about her students and it shows.

5.0
4.0
101
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2015

The best teacher I have ever had of any kind, at all levels of education. I was terrified to take Spanish, and I got an A in the class almost entirely because of how comfortable she made me feel and the way she taught.

5.0
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SPAN101
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2015

She is an amazing teacher. I cannot recommend her enough. I am not sure how easy she would be for higher level classes, but 101 was super easy and she is a really great professor. There were some students in my class that struggled with learning a new language and by the end she had helped them a ton and they went on to 102.

5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2015

THE BEST! If you have the opportunity to take SeƱora Hanahan I really recommend it. She genuinely cares about all of her students and wants everyone to do well. She made me enjoy Spanish and look forward to class everyday!

5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2015

One of the best teachers I've ever had. She's clear, very thorough, and extremely helpful. Whenever there's the slightest hint of confusion she makes sure to go back over in a simpler way to make sure everyone understands the material. She is very passionate about her work and loves her students. I highly recommend her class.

5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

If you have the option to take Hanahan, TAKE HER!!! By far my favorite prof. She took our class out to dinner, bought us all coffee, and invited us to her house. She thinks of her students as if they were her own kids. She is an amazing teacher and if you need help, she's there for you 150%! I never wanted to skip class because she was so amazing!

5.0
2.0
SPAN102
Grade: A-
Mar 31, 2016

Hanahan is the BEST professor I have ever had, period. I am pretty terrible at Spanish, but still made an A- in the class simply because of how helpful Hanahan can be. She loves the school, the subject, and her students and it really shows. I would take her for every Spanish if she taught them. TAKE HANAHAN BEFORE ANYONE ELSE!!!!

5.0
2.0
SPA102
Grade: A-
Apr 1, 2016

Probably the best Spanish teach i've ever had!!!! Definitely get her as your teacher if you can.

5.0
3.0
SPA202
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

LOVE HER

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPA202
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

LOVE HER BEST PROF EVER SHE LITERALLY CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS AND SHE IS JUST AMAZING TAKE HER OF YOU CAN

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN275
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

she is literally the best. if you have the chance definitley take her!!!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Grade: A+
May 3, 2017
Would take again

She was THE BEST professor, so sweet and caring! She really wants you to get an A and gives you so many opportunities to get that. She cares more about you learning than getting your spanish perfect, and won't take off points for a few grammatical errors. She is the best, nicest lady ever

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SPA102
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is by far the greatest Spanish Professor I have ever had. She is extremely caring and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Señora Hanahan is hands down the best professor ever. I promise you will never meet someone like her. If you have the chance to take her please do, I'm telling you she won't dissapoint. I actually learned more spanish in her class than I have ever learned anything in any class. Super caring and makes sure you get a good grade by helping!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPAN275C
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

She just expects you to show up and the rest is taken care of. You do have to do a few presentations but theyre max like 2 min long and super easy. She isn't a HUGE stickler for late stuff or if you're sick. LOVE HER

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPA102
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

Best professor at CofC

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPAN102
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Easily the best professor I have ever had in college. Cares about what she teaches, cares so much about her students, and has a great sense of humor. I've never written a review on a professor but she deserves it.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPA102
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

One of the nicest prof's I have ever had. She cares so much and will do everything to help you. Pretty standard Spanish class; daily homework, a couple of quizzes, and 4 unit tests and a final. But she makes it entertaining and interactive, a great person and teacher!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SPAN102
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

She was such an amazing professor. She is so funny and caring and makes learning Spanish super easy. You basically enjoy every class no matter what you're learning. Theres a lot of homework but it is the normal amount for foreign languages at CofC

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN275C
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is the best spanish professor at CofC as she's rated top professors in the country. She is so so understanding for students who struggle with spanish. I took her for spanish 275 conversation class and it was so easy as long as you tried!! She is so sweet and so caring. The presentations were only 2 minutes and my midterm took 5min

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN275
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Hanahan is the best Spanish professor I have ever had. She genuinely cares about her students, both academically and mentally. She convinced me to minor in Spanish and she is always around to talk. I would take her class so many more times if I could.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Oct 2, 2019
Would take again

Profesora Hanahan is an amazing professor. Shes one of a kind. 10/10 Recommend.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is hands down one of the best professors @ CofC. She is so caring, loving, and an inspiration to learn from. I love this woman and u will too!!! Take her class

Respected
Inspirational
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
SPAN202
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is amazing. She really cares for her students and wants to see everyone succeed. She is admired and adored by every student. The class is fun and the tests are not difficult (very few). Homework for every class on VHL. I can not stress enough, Hanahan is an amazing person and professor you need to take one of her classes!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN101
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

An incredible teacher. She is so enthusiastic about her classes and cares a lot about her students. Before each test she would give us a piece of candy because she said she "doesn't like to take tests when she's hungry". Every Monday she had coffee for us and sometimes breakfast. I was devastated when her Spanish 102 class filled up for the fall.

Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN101
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is the best professor at CofC. She has hot coffee ready every Monday morning and gives out candy before every test. She makes it so clear that she wants every one of her students to succeed, and she will help you as much as you need. I cannot recommend Professor Hanahan enough. Take her if you can!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
SPANISH202
Grade: B
May 5, 2020
Would take again

She is amazing! If anyone gets the chance to take her consider yourself lucky. She is a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person! She can make a class full of strangers really good friends. I love her as a person and teacher! I wish I could have her as a teacher for all of my classes.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN101
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is a real sweet heart. She lets you know from the start that she is there to help every succeed! She is available outside of class for help! She even gives out her personal number so you can reach her outside of office hours! I would register quick because she has small class sizes and her class fills up quick!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
SPAN275C
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

10/10 the best Spanish teacher and the best person. She is good at teaching the material and making students feel confident and happy in the class. She will make your college experience so much better. She truly cares about her job and is always willing to help. You need to take her class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPA202
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

She is phenomenal. She has gone out of her way to check on us over the weekend. While we were solely on zoom, she emailed me thanking me for always having my camera and and so much more that it made me cry. She is amazing! I will definitely take her again

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
2.0
SPA202
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2020
Would take again

Such an amazing person and teacher! The class is not that difficult, but even if it was she is always there to help! Very lenient with office hours, if you need her to be. She uses the textbook a lot, but the homework is usually things you go over in class, and you can also ask for extra help with homework. She genuinely cares about you!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPAN201
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2021
Would take again

Best spanish teacher I have ever had! Absolutely loved her. Cares so much about her students and wants people to just genuinely do well. Allows retakes on anything, super lenient with grading and due dates for homework. Will work with you for whatever you need. So so kind. Teaches in a way that is very adaptable to students.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN275C
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

There is a reason that Devon Hanahan has so many great reviews. She is one of the most caring professors you will ever meet. She is super understanding of people at all Spanish levels and simply wants you to improve. I am not very good at speaking in Spanish, but when I spoke with her, I felt at ease. She always offers tea and advice her office :)

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPA201
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2022
Would take again

Take Professor Hanahan! She wants you to succeed, and there is no reason you shouldnt if you come to class and pay attention. She is caring, kind, and makes Spanish fun.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
201
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2022
Would take again

What an awesome professor! That's all I have to say. I'm an average-at-best student in Spanish and thanks to her willingness to help and aid my success, I'd say I've learned more about the language this semester than I had in 101 and 102 combined. 11/10! I hope to have her for 202 next year!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
201
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

The BEST Spanish professor I have ever taken. I've never done better in Spanish than I have in her class, she cares so much about her students and just wants everyone to succeed. She is always available outside of class and is the sweetest woman ever. Her tests are decent and she also gives out quizzes, which if you study you'll do great! Take her

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPA201
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors at Cofc. She's an easy grader and makes sure kids understand the lessons. Wish I could take her for 202! Take her if you can

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
SPAN275
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2022
Would take again

Best prof I have ever had! So engaging and she is constantly going over the same lessons so things stick. She genuinely cares about every students. I always looked forward to class. My only thing against her is sometimes she would assign random busywork type assignments for homework that were not on the syllabus. Take her at any level!

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2022
Would take again

Such an amazing professor!! She truly wants everyone to understands the material and offers time outside of class if needed.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

Excellent teacher and grades lightly. She is more concerned about you actually learning than she is about your grade. She loves what she does and you can tell. Alway happy and has a lot of energy in class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SPAN275
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

Going to Sra. Hanahan's class is something that I never dreaded. She is passionate about helping you learn Spanish and it shows in her teaching. She does assign quite a bit of homework, but that is typical for every Spanish class. Sra. Hanahan made me love learning Spanish.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2023
Would take again

I loved profesora Hanahan so much, im taking 201 with her next semester! Seriously, you can't ask for a better teacher. If you pay attention in class, there's no need to feel anxious or cram before our quizzes. I liked how frequent our quizzes were because they didn't count for much so you can easily get a few lower grades and finish in A range!

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPAN275
Grade: A
Sep 5, 2024
Would take again

Such an effective professor, especially if you participate. Not a hard class and she really cares about students' success. Very nice but lowkey crazy, in a funny way. And yes she will make you speak in Spanish the whole time, but what else is the class for.

5.0
1.0
202
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Sra. Is the absolute best, if you have the opportunity to take her class, Do it.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
201
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

She is literally the best teacher ever, and genuinely cares about each student. She is a must take.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SPAN202
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2025
Would take again

Able to help students at exactly the level they're at. She's great!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
SPA102
Grade: B+
Mar 28, 2025
Would take again

Awesome prof. If you have the chance to take her, do it. Her classes are fun and her test are easy. No homework other than the normal VHL. Extremely nice, funny, caring, and tries to get to know you on a personal level. 10 out of 10 Professor.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
202
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

I love this lady so much. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Every Friday we have talent shows which are so fun. The exams are pretty easy, and she is an essay grader. Like every Spanish class, you do have to go to class, but she is understanding if anything comes up. She will not count it as an absence against you.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
SPAN102
Grade: A+
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely my favorite professor ever. She makes learning Spanish so easy and she is always so accessible when help is needed. Overall, just a very very nice woman.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
202
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2025
Would take again

She is really sweet homework is due everyday though but doesn't grade too harsh.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
SPAN202
Grade: A-
Nov 24, 2025
Would take again

Hanahan is so sweet and amazing at her job. Best Spanish prof I ever had, I wish I'd taken her sooner. Lots of homework, but it genuinely helped me learn, and she is so sweet and caring. Take her as much as you can-- her passion for Spanish is infectious!

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
SPA202
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Hanahan is by far the best Spanish teacher I have ever had! She is the sweetest woman and cares so much about her students. She goes above and beyond to make sure we have the best experience in her class. She makes this class very engaging and she has so many interesting stories to tell. I seriously cannot recommend enough!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
A (23)
A+ (13)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 49 reported grades
A: 23
A+: 13
B: 6
A-: 5
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Respected (15)
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