3.5

José Osorio

Languages - Queensborough Community College

3.5
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
30%
Would Retake
84
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3.5
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

30%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

To be honest no spanish professor at Qcc Is all that great

LS111 - 1.0 rating

Not very clear and gives really bad reviews for exams

LS112 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

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B-

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Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B+ (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(5)D(4)F(1)A-/B+(5)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 4
B: 3
Not sure yet: 3
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Tough Grader (11)
Participation matters (10)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Get ready to read (6)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
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Tests are tough (2)
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Reviews (84)
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FA112
Apr 5, 2005

I think hes nice so far and muy guapo hopefully I pass the coarse

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SP111
Nov 22, 2005

he's muy guapo pero yo no comprendo en la clase de espanol. I would not recommed him... he cannot speak english well.

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LS213
Feb 2, 2006

he ok final test may be the same as the test given in class only. so keep test and hes hard to understand. i got a B

5.0
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LS1420
Sep 12, 2006

Very helpful and believe in helping each student out. Wants his student to learn and goes around to make surre students are getting it.

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LS112
Apr 19, 2007

jose osorio is a great professor. he explains things slow and clearly so students can understand the material better. gives review sheets before the test and goes over it. highly recommended for students who want to take spanish. he is a really cool professor and makes the class fun.

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LS112
Apr 2, 2007

Jose Osorio is a very good professor. i will admit he gives a lot of homework, but he goes over the material. he wants the students to do well and a nice person to talk to. Jose also gives review sheets, and is possible to pass the class. highly recommended for LS-112.

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LS112
May 24, 2007

Jose Osorio is a really great professor. he knows the material well, answers the students questions and is willing to go over the material so the students can understand it better. Jose is very friendly person, when you get to know him and is really cool. The best spanish professor I ever had, and is highly recommended for anyone taking spanish.

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LSNA
Jul 18, 2007

Osorio is a great professor and if u are there in class you will learn. The work is not hard and is not alot. I actually remember a lot of what he taught

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LS112
Nov 1, 2007

Really cool professor and extremely helpful in helping the students with the grammar and sentence structure. Jose doesn't mind repeating himself to help the students learn the material. One of the best professor I ever had. Highly recommened for for 111 and 112 students takign spanish.

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SP111
Dec 11, 2007

jose osorio is one of the best best professor in qcc. so if you don't take this prof i will feel sorry for you.

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LS111
Jan 20, 2008

class is easy, test are the same as review sheets. Plus all the test are atually pretty the same .

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LS112
Aug 19, 2008

Jose Osorio has a really intresting personality outside the classroom and engages very well with the students. Even the workload was lot and the grammar as well as sentence structring can be quite diffcult. Jose always does a review before the exam and makes sure that the students are learning the material. Recommended for students taking Spanish.

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LS112
Nov 19, 2008

This professor really know his stuff since he speaks the spanish language rather well.Even though there is homework in the class, he does it to help the students learn the material. There are three exams and commits to helping students becoming bilingual. Very friendly and sociable outside the classroom.

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LS112
Aug 27, 2008

Teacher knows how to teach Spanish , gives extra work but can stay a bit offfocus and ramble. One of the better professors ,to pass the class and do well just show effort and do assignements and keep a good rap with teacher , atleast try to know part of the material for ex writing about a trip on the test. Doesn't focus/penalize to much on tests.

5.0
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LS112
Dec 4, 2008

A really cool professor when you get to know him. Even Osorio can sometimes be a bit difficult to understand because of the accent, but he sure knows his stuff rather well.

5.0
1.0
LS112
Dec 19, 2008

Jose Osorio is a wonderful teacher that truely has a heart of gold and really looks for his students. He was very dedicated towards helping out students with any questions and very friendly.

5.0
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LS112
Dec 22, 2008

Really cool teacher, that helps the students become better spanish speakers.

5.0
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LS112
Jan 6, 2009

A really wonderful class that I felt helped students become better language speakers.I will admit that there was a lot of work, but Jose does it to help the students learn the material. Only three exams and a final which is not too diffcult. Really friendly professor and easy to get along with.

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LS112
Jan 12, 2009

first of all he doesn't know how to speak english. he gives hard tests, and likes to annoy his students. oh yea and by the way hes obsessed with his name jose, he uses his name in all examples. he's stupid and conceited.

5.0
1.0
LS112
Jan 24, 2009

One of the best professor. i learned more in his class than i did in LS-111..Hint, the review sheet he gives you before the exams know everything on it because more of it are on the exam. Do homework and participate in class. Oh go to the spanish lab. he gives points for everything. All i can say he is great and nice. Only the lazy ones complains

5.0
1.0
LS112
Jan 14, 2009

However says that Jose Osorio is hard must be out of their damn minds. I actually found his teaching to be rather effective and helpful. Yeah he has an accent and all but who cares, since he does help the students out. There is a lot of work but it is benefical. Maybe the students who have a hard time should go for tutoring instead of being lazy.

5.0
1.0
LS112
Jan 28, 2009

I also agree that I learned a lot more material than I did in LS-111. Jose makes the material rather easy to grasp and even takes the time to help students. A very generous man that also does review for the exams which help a lot. He is not a very strict teacher, but just come to class, go to the lab, and do the homework and guaranteed a grade.

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LS112
May 13, 2009

Prof.Jose, is a nice, but he is not good with explaining and it's hard to understand him due to his accent. He goes really fast and is very strict when it comes to attendance, LATENESS, and LABS they count as (PART) of the homework and has a deadline to finish. 8-10 Labs a week time MUST ATTEND LABS! Must bring both textbooks to class.

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LS112
May 13, 2009

Some people will have a hard time understanding what Osorio says because of his accent. He will explain the material again if you have a hard time understanding it. It sucks that the Labs count for the class, but it is really easy. I found him to be one of the better spanish teachers around.

5.0
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LSD112
May 22, 2009

Professor Osorio es un profesor muy bien :) Muy amable y muy fazil! See how much my spanish improved?! lol Well Professor Osorio is very nice. Very helpful and friendly, I agree with the students who said that only the lazy ones complain and all. Well if you do the Homework, go to the Labs and come to class everyday, I dont see how anyone cannot ge

5.0
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LS112
May 23, 2009

I would highly recommend for spanish. Very helpful. He gives a lot of lab assignments but its all worth it at the end.

5.0
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LS112
May 29, 2009

I will admit that my spanish did improve while taking the class. It is too bad that I don't remember a lot of the material now. Osorio does give a lot of Homework, but it is good practice. He is very patient and the exams are not really that hard.

5.0
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LS112
Dec 23, 2009

is a very down to earth professor he gives a lot of homework and labwork but its very useful when it time to take test. i would highly recommend this professor because he is very helpful and he always fine away to make the class fun

5.0
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LS112
Dec 24, 2009

One of the best teachers around. He is a very nice guy who seems to show his students the respect that they deserve. I found this class to be rather enjoyable and exciting.

5.0
1.0
LS112
Dec 23, 2009

I actually enjoyed this class. I will admit that the homework has a lot, but he is extremely helpful. A very friendly person that is sociable. I would recommend taking him, since you learn a lot in his class.

5.0
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LS111
Dec 21, 2011

He is very respectful, fun, helpful and clear professor. Osorio is very clear when he teaches, use textbook everyday and you MUST participate in his class. He hates cellphones. Homeworks are crucial, participation and attendance. He will tell you when you are wrong on your test, gave you four test and dropped the lowest grade. Awesome professor!!

5.0
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LS111
Dec 26, 2011

was a great professor came from another class not knowing any thing to him helping out and me learning alot and ended up passing the class

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LS111
Aug 10, 2012

The best Spanish professor @ QCC. I took him for both 111 & 112 & received both As. Professor Osorio really understands his students; he is helpful, patient, & understanding. I actually learned how to speak spanish. He requires the txt book because we use it in class everyday. He doesnt check hw but he will call on you. Take him, u wont regret it.

5.0
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LS112
Aug 11, 2012

I wish that I would have taken him for LS 111 since he is a fantastic teacher with a great personality. I love how he is patient with his students and easy to get along with.

5.0
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LS112
Oct 10, 2012

I will admit that Jose was a great dancer since he taught the class rather well and broke it down for those not native in spanish to understand it. He does have an accent but it is easy to understand what he is saying.

5.0
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LS111
Dec 29, 2012

AMAZING PROFESSOR! he is funny! the labs are easy! And you do learn alot from him! There are 4 tests, he throws out the one with the lowest grade. Got an A- for his class. Wanted to take him for 112 but he's not teaching that class this spring so I'll wait until the fall :) !

5.0
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LS112
Jan 24, 2013

I will admit that some people will have a hard time understanding Jose because of his accent. However he does explain the lessons rather well. Whatever you do, don't cheat in front of him during an exam since he will catch you and humilate u if you do. Other than that, a great man. Wish I had him for more spanish classes.

5.0
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LS111
May 13, 2013

Hands down the best spanish professor in QCC. Very understanding and helpful, will make you learn this subject better than you thought you would. Makes the learning process fun with his humor and interaction, tests are very fair and he is a lenient grader. Take him you will not regret, just hurry because all his classes fill quicker than any other

5.0
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SPANISH212
Jun 6, 2013

I do wish that I would have take Jose Osorio for Spanish 111 since I didn't realize what a great professor that he was. I loved his approach towards breaking down language in ways that people could understand. He was also a good listener and a great friend.

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LS111
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Jan 24, 2014

Don't believe the hype. He offers no help before or after class and has no office hours. Doesn't review for tests. Doesn't go over homework very well. I passed his first two test & did all the homework and received high grades. After Test 3 which I didn't do so well on he told me to drop the class because I wasn't going to pass it.

5.0
1.0
LS111
Feb 1, 2014

Professor Osorio is the best! If you didn't pass its definitely on your part, the material is extremely easy! I loved this class, and the way he taught it, wanted to take 112 with him but he doesn't teach it in the Spring. He's great, just pay attention, and attend class. I was absent a couple times which is the only reason why my grade was lowered

5.0
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LS11
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2014

he's a very good professor I like him.

5.0
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LS315
Grade: B
May 13, 2014

he's an excellent professor. although you are required to do work. if Spanish is not your first language do not take this class. we had to read 5 books throughout the semester. each one of them was about 130 pages. you must read them because there is a test for every book. in general good class, interesting and he is very helpful

4.0
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LS111
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2014

He's a very good professor. Attendance is mandatory. Pretty lenient with the grade. Doesn't give help outside of class but covers pretty much everything in class. Want you to go to the learning center if you need help outside of class. Test is almost the same as the review sheet. Everything for test you'll learn in class. If you fail its your fault

4.0
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LS111
Jan 12, 2015

Definitely an awesome and well-rounded teacher. If you are willing to put in 100% effort, expect to get good grades and his support. I barely knew Spanish and now I can start conversations. No cell phones allowed at all; oh well I recommended him x1000 as he is going to be my LS112 professor. Just do your work(including Wiley) and you'll be okay

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LS111
Grade: A-
May 12, 2015

Very good professor. I'm not too good in Soanish, but I was still able to get an A- with him, not because he's easy, but because he knows how to teach properly

4.0
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LS111
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2015

Great teacher! Absolutely clear on objectives and allows new learners of Spanish to enjoy learning the language. Respects the students and their efforts. Tests are not hard if you study preview material. Book is a must!

5.0
2.0
LS112
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2015

Professor Osorio would help you learn Spanish, he is a great teacher, fair grader, an excellent inspirational person. I have enjoyed every class with him for 2 semesters. Study, read, pay attention, participate, you will not have a single problem. He respects students, and give them chances to succeed.

4.0
4.0
LS111
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2015

Prof Osorio is a nice but when he writes on the board he kind of rushes and im stuck there like what was the board? learning a new language is not easy and he is a fair grader he does not have a review sheet for this class that the only problems i have. over all hes good.

4.0
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LS111
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2015

Great Professor. He wants you to do well and is always willing to help. The class was kinda fun. I would take him for LS112.

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LS111
Grade: C
Mar 8, 2016

I don't know how he managed to get an A , most of these must have been written by him himself but Professor Osorio is awful . To be honest no spanish professor at Qcc Is all that great . He tend to go through the material way to quickly and often times never explains well enough which leaves folks confused . He also makes his exams hard to get.

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LS112
Grade: C-
Mar 8, 2016

Couldn't understand half the things he did . Very difficult to pass . Highly suggest to not takw his class . You'll have a very hard time with him. Not very clear and gives really bad reviews for exams

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LS111
Grade: C+
Mar 8, 2016

I recommend that you don't take his class , I chose him because of his gadeon here but soon found out how much of a lie this was . Hes not clear while giving a lesson and is very sarcastic . He also doesn't explain the material and the only way you can learn is if you ask ALOT of questions

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LS112
Grade: C
Mar 10, 2016

I have to say his class is the most difficult class at Qcc

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LS11
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 10, 2016

Absolutly no help at all , good luck. The exams are about every other week

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LS111
Grade: D-
Mar 10, 2016

If you want to keep your GPA in high standing ... This ISN'T the professor for you

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LS111
Grade: C+
Mar 10, 2016

He rushes through material way to quickly

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LS112
Grade: D
Jun 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He fails to explain things in a way that others can understand .. Only about 5 people actually passed in his class .. Many dropped aswell . Wish I was as smart as them.

5.0
3.0
LS112
Aug 6, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Osorio Is a great Professor I found he tries his best with the short time he had to present all the work. I sat in the front to make sure i understood the work, Its not an easy course but if you follow, study and just pay attention you will pass the class!! He is not a tough grader he helps you understand the work just follow and DO HW

1.0
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LS112
Grade: F
Aug 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader .will give you an "f" if you do not pass his exam . He is not worth your time or your GPA to go down .Dont take him.

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LS112
Aug 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice prof. He has to rush through very intense material sitting in the front hellps but it is very hard you must have time to study especially if taken in the summer SHOULD B UR only cls if u do!! He tries to explain everything goes over everything some is a bit vague so STUDY had he takes points off for mistakes grd tough

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LS111
Aug 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

he gives wayy too much work and i only have him for 50 mins

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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4.0
LS112
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Although his exams are killer i'd say he's a great professor. He's quick with his lectures and if you fall behind you better start running to catch up. studying everyday would guarantee a A in his class but no one has that kind of time so study as much as you can and keep up with the conjugations!!! overall, loved him wouldn't take anyone else.

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Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
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2.0
LS111
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Its a beginner class, its simple. Just do the homeworks, its all on blackboard, his tests are identical to the homework. ANd show up to class every day attendance matters to him, that it , theres nothing too hard about it.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
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LS222
Apr 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Anybody who's planning on taking this professor, if you are not a good Spanish speaker or don't understand reading Spanish then don't take this class. He is a nice professor, but his exams can be a bit intense which is why you have to study and make sure you attend all his classes.

Tough Grader
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Skip class? You won't pass.
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3.0
LS111
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

Professor Osorio is good! He takes his time, if you have any questions he is free to answer them. He does call on you randomly to read, answer questions or to come to the board. He does have you work in groups about almost everyday! Its three test, one final and homework online. He does a lot of work in 1 day. He is strict about using cellphone.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
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LS112
Nov 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took him for 111 & he was good so decided to take him for 112..112 is really hard especially with a Professor who isn't TEACHING & just giving A TON OF HOMEWORK. If you are a quick learner & you are able to learn on your own than hey maybe he would be good for you. No review sheet for the test. Now I see where the negative reviews comes from.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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5.0
LS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

he is HORRIBLE. i regret taking him so much this semester. he gives the hardest tests and basically sets you up to fail. do your self a favor and take a professor that knows how to teach and understands what it is like to have other classes. he is the absolute worst there is and assumes everyone is good at spanish!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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5.0
LS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

trying SO hard to pass the class and still unable to pass his tests. hoping he will see these reviews and changes his ways of teaching. do not take him.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
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LS112
Nov 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

dont do it

1.0
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LS112
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

doesnt teach the class and his tests are so hard. he makes u do hours of HW for him to go over it in class for 2 hours and barely teach any new material. u have to teach urself the new material

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
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LS112
Dec 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

if you guys have a problem with him or does not understand Spanish I suggest office hours and tutoring will help you get a passing grade just like I got it and it worked because if that was not for me he would have failed me

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Tests are tough
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3.0
LS112
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Ok I took this professor for Spanish 112 and as long as you do the work he gives you and Wiley plus you should be fine. If your not understanding anything or fail his exams then go to tutoring and STUDY!! He will help you if you talk to him and yes this class was a challenge, but if you want to pass then you have to put in the extra work.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
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LS315
Grade: A+
May 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You will be required to read 4 books, 3 in class and on your own time of course, and 1 assigned to you, which you will be required to make a power point to present in class, and an 8 page essay on comparing the movie and the book. He is a funny dude, but the ammount of work he gives to me is inconsiderate. Lots of HW and tests too. Final is cumltv

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
1.0
LS111
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor shows he just wants to get his lectures over with but helps us pass his course.

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LS111
May 24, 2018
Would take again

The material is not very difficult in my opinion. Its elementary Spanish. The tests are very fair, I didnt have to do much studying to get good grades on the exams. Pay attention in class and do the homework and you will definitely pass. The professor made class relatively fun. Hes a very fair grader and wants you to pass.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
LS112
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont ever take this professor student you will regret it the entire semester take someone else hes very difficult gives way too much homework,Wiley, exams are very difficult finals is everything you learned from 1st day

5.0
3.0
LS111
May 26, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! I honestly enjoyed taking his class in Spring '19 and highly recommend him! I really like the way he teaches and it's too bad he's not teaching Spanish II in the Summer, evenings! He's very fair. Involves the entire class to participate. Do your HW and pay attention in class and you'll be fine. He's funny too!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
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LS111
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not recommend. He gives quizzes nonstop and the questions are about 189 questions per quiz and a lot of assignments. He teaching isnt good either

Test heavy
Get ready to read
Participation matters
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3.0
LS223
Grade: B+
Jun 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Osorio is nice, lots of homework but they are short and easy. Attendance matters, and participation as well.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
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LS213
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

this professor is extremely unhelpful i would not recommend, you can tell he could care less for the students taking the course. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE

1.0
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LS111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 11, 2022

This professor is a selfish prick he doesn’t care to help the students he’s extremely unhelpful person. I already failed his class and I’m with a W grade do not take this professors unless if you Want to ruin your GPA.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
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LS222
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2022

Wouldn't recommend at all to be honest.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
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3.0
LS315
Grade: B
May 27, 2025
Would take again

He's a chill professor but get ready to read 4 novelas, his tests are based on those novelas and a few articles he gives you to do a presentation on infront of the class. He isn't a very tough grader but he does look for certain things when grading.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 30 reported grades
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Not sure yet: 3
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