4.3

Samira Chater

Languages - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.3
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
33%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

33%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

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88 total ratings

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What Students Say

Such a WONDERFUL teacher

FRE1101 - 5.0 rating

Chater is a wonderful instructor

FRE1101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

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Predicted Grade

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65% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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B-: 1
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SPANISH1100

5.0

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1121

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32295

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Reviews (87)
5.0
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SPN1000
Mar 11, 2003

Very nice teacher explains spanish well also teaches SPN1100

3.0
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SPN1100
May 24, 2003

Hard tests, peformance plays, don't get on her bad side. smile and show effort she won't let you down. Language is complex and she is too. she is nice but a very hard grader. Pay attention and interest she likes that. More work than all other SPN Profs.

5.0
4.0
SPN
Jun 7, 2003

EXCELLENT teacher, but tough--be prepared to work. Demands a lot, but is always willing to do whatever she can to help you. Not a class for slackers, but if you do your part, you WILL learn Spanish.

4.0
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INTFRENCH
Jun 17, 2003

Ms. Chater was an amazing teacher. I walked out of that class with an acute awareness of French, and a confidence in speaking and knowing the language.

5.0
3.0
LANGUAGE
Jun 29, 2003

Wonderful teacher--even willing to help during when got stuck with a different language teacher. I've heard nothing but good from classmates and tutors.

3.0
3.0
FRENCH1101
Jul 24, 2003

She was annoying

5.0
3.0
SPN1101
Oct 27, 2003

Very nice lady. Very helpful. Class is challeging but get on her good side, do your work, go to class and you will have no problems.

5.0
3.0
SPN1102
Nov 7, 2003

One of the best language teachers you can have. She understands the students and goes out of her way to help in any way she can. Go to class and try and you wont get below a B.

5.0
3.0
SPN1100
Dec 3, 2003

Best Spanish teacher ever! Nice & helpful. Took other Spanish teachers at VCC but she explains everything so clearly that the students are able to learn the materials easily without being confused. Take this class if you truly want to learn Spanish.

5.0
1.0
SPN1101
Dec 4, 2003

She is great. She explains the grammar of the language. She relates it to the English grammar. It makes it so much easier to see how it is broken down. Best teacher for spanish I have had.

5.0
1.0
1100
Apr 2, 2004

Ms. Chater is the best Spanish professor that i have ever had in my life. i have taken spanish before, and her class is the most fun of all. she explains her stuff, helps with anything and she is very energetic and polite. i would recommend her 2 anyone

5.0
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FRNINT
May 3, 2004

Dont take other classes with this one! very hard but you will learn a lot! she is very patient and will help you out ( work and grade wise) jsut show her some respect and effort and she will go out of herway to help you

5.0
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SPN1000
Jun 2, 2004

Very helpful & thorough. Works you hard, but very fair. Great personality.

5.0
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SPN1100
Jul 28, 2004

Best Spanish teacher I have ever had. Very clear and helpful. Explains stuff very very well. I am taking her again next semester

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SPN1000
Jul 29, 2004

Fantastic teacher. Nothing else to say other then, she is a totally fanfreakingtastic teacher.

5.0
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SPN1101
Aug 2, 2004

Take her classes, I had her from basic to Elementary Spanish 2. She really cares about her students. If you cant wake up on time she will call your house and get you out of bed thats how much she cares. Do your best, keep up with quia and you'll get an A

5.0
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SPN1100
Oct 21, 2004

Ms. Chater is very demanding but an awesome teacher. If you work hard she will respect you for it. She loves when her students she truely wants to see you succeed.

5.0
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SPN1101
Nov 9, 2004

She is a wonderful, clear teacher who knows how to get the point across. Very friendly, but doesn't let anyone walk on her. Very smart too. If you ever need to learn another language, she is the one to learn from. Has a wonderful sense of humor along with that motherly quality that everyone loves.

5.0
2.0
INTENSIVEFRENC
Nov 21, 2004

This teacher is one of thebest teacher i've ever had. she is so helpfull, and sodedicated to her student. I believe she's worth taking.

5.0
1.0
SPN1000
Dec 4, 2004

She is an awsome teacher definetly take her. If your a slow learner you might need to ask for additional help. She is so funny and make the language fun also.Her tests are easy once you study. Her test format: fill in the blank, conguagate, 5-7 sent paragraphs, thats mostly it.oral prestentations al

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SPN1000
Dec 6, 2004

She is helpful, encouraging, fair, patient, smart, clear, and has a refreshing sense of humor. Keep up with Quia! I learned a lot. Great class. Hope to take more classes from her.

5.0
3.0
SPN1100
Dec 10, 2004

She is a great professor. I enjoyed having her as a professor so much i am taking her next level class. She is a bit perky in the mornings but it keeps you awake. If you study and do the homework you will get a good grade. She is an awesome professor!!

5.0
1.0
SPA11001101
Dec 27, 2004

Best Spanish teacher ever! ive taken spainsh several times and failed. the 1st time i took her and got a B. She is very helpful and clear. Most pross are 2 mean or 2 nice, but she makes the medium. I just finished her 4 a 2nd time. I think she's the best Spanish professor in central FL.

3.0
3.0
SPANISH
Apr 11, 2005

The online homework isn't great for learning. Confusing format. She is VERY strict about tardiness. Fair and a decent teacher. Take many notes. She jumps around a lot, a bit hard ot follow. If you learn best by doing homework or aren't perfect in attendance, not a class for you. An average teacher.

3.0
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SPN
Apr 21, 2005

grades fair, definately a high school teacher, big on attendance and being late, loves to be in complete control of class, pairs you up often and loves to pick your partners,only take if you are the type who learns in a group enviorment. be prepared to be bombarded with assignments..

5.0
2.0
SPN1100
May 11, 2005

I took spanish all through middle school and high school, and never really learned anything. After taking her class I've actually learned spanish. You have to do a lot of homework online, but it isn't due every week. There are 2 oral presentations and 5 tests. She is a really good teacher.

5.0
2.0
FRENCHINTENSIV
Jun 6, 2005

J'aime la yoga!

5.0
2.0
SPN1100
Jun 21, 2005

Mrs. Chater is the best spanish teacher at Valencia. She really cares about her students and wants them to suceed. The way she teaches helps you learn spanish better than the book. Take her!

5.0
2.0
SPN1000
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2005

Just to COOL!!!

5.0
2.0
SPN1101
Aug 10, 2005

I've taken 3 spanish classes with Ms. Chater & she is AWESOME. Covers the material very thoroughly & makes is easy 2 understand. She loves to give bonus quizes on vocab. Study for them, its an easy extra credit point added to ur final grade !!

3.0
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SPN1000
Aug 19, 2005

She comes off as a nice person in the begining, but beware because all that will change. She is very degrading and does not care if you understand her or not. She speaks many different languages, and thinks she is it, and treats anyone that does not understand with sarcasim! A hanging would be more dignifying if you are white and non hispanic!

5.0
4.0
SPANISH1000
Oct 16, 2005

Shes really nice, she makes a lot of sense when shes explaining things. The tests are hard, you really have to work for your grade. But you end up learing a lot

4.0
4.0
SPN1000
Dec 9, 2005

she is hard . you learn alot!

4.0
4.0
FRE1000
Dec 16, 2005

Very funny. French is not the easiest language in the world to learn, but she makes it fun and understandable. It is a lot of work, but she does not move through the lessons too fast at all.

1.0
5.0
SPANISH1100
Feb 27, 2006

She sucks. She don't prepare you for the tests and could care less if you understand the material. You don't really know what's going on because she just says it's all on the web CT. If I was reliying on the web CT, I would just take the class online. She is a harsh grader on everything. Run for your GPA... beware of this teacher

1.0
5.0
FRENCH
Feb 27, 2006

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SPANISH
Mar 23, 2006

Mrs. Chater is the best. Her tests aren't difficult and she actually cares. She always makes up bonus quizes when test marks are low to help. I love her.

4.0
3.0
SPN101
Apr 2, 2006

While the professor means good, she takes her class too far with irrelevent projects and group assignments.The WebCt component is confusing, however she is a good instructor and whole heartedly has the concern for her student. If given the chance, I would take her again.

5.0
2.0
FRE1000
Aug 23, 2006

Great Professor!!!!!!!!! She doesn't like slackers, yet stick with her class and you'll come out on top and learn something as well. I got an A!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
FRE1101
Aug 28, 2006

Best.

5.0
3.0
SPN101
Sep 17, 2006

You could not possibly ask for a better Spanish teacher. I took 2 of her classes for dual-enrollment during my senior year in high school, and I can honestly say I learned more in the first semester than I did in all the rest of high shcool. Very nice, lots of fun, very helpful, very smart. She is easily one of my all time favorite teachers.

5.0
3.0
SPN1101
Nov 4, 2006

shes so cool...definitely a great teacher...very helpful explains everything very well...pretty hard but as long as you do the quia (which is easy you can do it as many times as you want so you get a 100 on them all) then you'll be fine...if you're taking spanish take either her or gonzalez

5.0
1.0
FRE1101
Dec 8, 2006

She is the best french teacher i've ever had! She truly cares about her students. There is alot of online work on the quia, but it really helps! easy class if you try! i'm in LOVE w/her accent : ) HIGHLY recommended....

3.0
4.0
FRE1101
Feb 6, 2007

Class is a waste of time, regardless of level or subject. I was interested in the subject, but she wastes time and emphasizes the pointless "Workbook" in place of having paper assignments. Doesn't respect other classes (ends class late). Pointless, boring class that has not taught me anything I didn't learn in high school French. I'm unimpressed.

5.0
4.0
FRE1101
May 5, 2007

I absolutely love this professor. She has made me appreciate the french language so much more that I plan to go as far as I can in learing the language. She is always available to help us better understand the material. The class is not exactly easy but you'll do fine as long as you do the online homework and STUDY!

1.0
3.0
SPNSECT
May 8, 2007

No Comments

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2.0
FRE1101
May 10, 2007

Mdm. Chater is so great! After two semesters with her, I can say that she was one of my favorite profs. She does care about her students, even though she likes to pick on them. Learning French can be tough, but she always made it fun. So often the class wouldn't even notice if she went over time. We were that into it! Sweetest lady, really!

2.0
2.0
SPN1100
May 18, 2007

Class was a nightmare. I came in knowing very little Spanish (terrible 1000 teacher), and was hoping she'd be able to build a strong foundation. Instead, I and most other students sat in class in shock, not only from her blatant disregard of students, her behavior and "teaching." Really does not care--but if you cross her, your grade is done for.

3.0
3.0
FRE1101
May 19, 2007

Okay professor. She is passionate about teaching and it shows. However, she picks on some students and tells other students' business...I did not want to know who she withdrew from the class and why...NOT MY BUSINESS. And I will not even mention how many times class ran over because she came late......

1.0
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SPN1100
Oct 27, 2007

horrible professor rude mean childish

5.0
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SPN1000
May 4, 2008

This lady is a great teacher. Like learning any language, it takes time and dedication. You have to really put in effort to learn, but if you do everything she tells you and pay attention when she corrects you, and study, you should get along fine in her class.

5.0
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FRE1101
Nov 2, 2008

I really like Madame Chater. She is constantly smiling and likes to make jokes. I found her tests a little difficult, but I always got at least a B.

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SPN1100
Nov 15, 2008

She is the best professor I had at Valencia. She truly cares for her students and will gladly help with any problems. She knows how to teach and will clarify anything! I love Professor Chater!

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FRE1100
Dec 13, 2008

No Comments

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3.0
FRE1100
May 1, 2009

She has a strong sense of humor and can be very funny, will often crack several jokes through the course of the day to keep things fun. She can pick on you a little but she doesn't mean it in a bad way. It's for fun. She's very optimistic about everyone. Most work is memorization. Up to you to decide how to do that. Conversing in class is fun.

4.0
5.0
SPN1102
Jul 29, 2009

I came on here to let people know she gives a LOT of work. Tons of myspanishlab, two long oral presentations, weekly tests, daily quizzes. The last week of class we have a 5 page journal, oral presentation, take home test, AND myspanishlab assignments. Not to mention WE HAVE TO STUDY FOR THE FINAL NEXT WEEK. Dont take her if u want an easy A/B.

5.0
3.0
SPN1101
Jul 31, 2009

This professor is amazing. I never thought one of my favorite professors would be a Spanish professor. She is very funny, and really cares about her students. More importantly, she knows how to teach a language so you understand it. Yes there is a lot of homework, but if you study it will come easy to you, and perhaps you may learn something.

5.0
3.0
FREINT
Apr 7, 2010

Nice teacher that cares about her students. As long as you are seriously making an effort, she will go out of her way to help you. Learning any foreign language is hard, so choosing the right teacher is important. Madame Chater is an excellent teacher and I highly recommend her.

5.0
4.0
FRE2201
Apr 22, 2010

I've taken this professor for four semesters now and she is my favorite French teacher that I've ever had. She is extremely helpful as long as you make an effort. I'll miss this class.

5.0
4.0
FRN1121
Apr 29, 2010

"Skaters", do yourself and -of more importance- Mme Chater a favor and find a different teacher. Yes, she will want you to do some work, but as long as your doing the work she if very fair and very very very helpful. Super nice and knows her subject(language) and how to teach it. If you want to learn this is the teacher you want.

5.0
3.0
FRE1121
Dec 16, 2010

Dude she is awesome. Take her if you really wanna learn a new language. She's an amazing teacher and provides an excellent learning environment. There's lot of homework, but its VERY easy to pass it. Some groupwork, tests are pretty easy for the most part, final is an oral presentation. Can't miss a lot of classes or you will be lost but take her!!

5.0
3.0
FRE1121
Dec 18, 2010

Mdm Chater is probably the best teacher I've ever had at Valencia. She works really hard to make sure everyone in the class understands a concept. Class is really fun if you participate. She will tease her students, and I usually hate professors who do that, but she amused me. I didn't want to miss a class.

5.0
3.0
SPAN1120
Jan 15, 2011

Best teacher i have ever had. She really wants you to learn the language. i took her for spanish 1 and i loved how much she offered us to learn Spanish. If you want to learn a new language, take her. She is the best. I took a different instructor for Spanish 2 and i dropped it after 2 days, i will wait for Miss chater even if it means a year. Best

5.0
3.0
FRE1120
Feb 3, 2011

Best teacher I have had so far! Took her for French 1 and learned a lot! She knows what she's teaching and would go out of her way to help anyone. Very nice and makes the class fun and enjoyable, which is good because it was a 3 hour class. Would definitely recommend her to anyone interested in learning French.

5.0
3.0
FRE1121
Apr 19, 2011

Awesome teacher! I took her for both French I and II and learned a LOT. She is very helpful and very good at making things easy to understand. I would definitely recommend taking Mme. Chater if you are really interested in learning french (or spanish).

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jun 7, 2011

Fantastic teacher! Very helpful. She's there to really teach you french. She assigns a lot of homework but it is all very helpful and she gives you ample amount of time to complete them and offers help. Easy to communicate with. Never misses a class. Fun projects. OUt of all french teachers I have had she is by far the best.

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jun 19, 2011

She is absolutely the best teacher of languages I've ever had!she is just amazing!She is like a walking dictionary, no lies!She speaks seven languages and if you ask her what a word means she will not only give you the meaning, she'll teach you a whole history class on the word!amazing!You'll love her if you take her!

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jul 7, 2011

She's funny, and fun. She makes learning another language easy. Just do the work, coming to class won't be a hard since it's fun. Best class eveveveveveerr.

3.0
5.0
SPN1120
Jul 21, 2011

After reading all the great comments I wish I had taken her in person. Online class is impossible.Study guide is no help.I am prchsng Rosetta Stone just to pass final.I am an A/B stdnt and this is the hardest class I hv had so far.Txtbk is confsng.Take her in person as it sounds like that is a better exp.What little I lrned was frm websts i found.

5.0
4.0
FRE12
Aug 22, 2011

Took the intensive french 1&2 class and loved it. It was a lot of work, but Mme. Chater's teaching style is crystal clear. She tells you exactly what you need to know and her exams are REALLY straight forward--no tricks. She made the oral exam easy too. Class was fun, even though she can get snarky (it's funny). She is definitely a "mom" type. :)

5.0
2.0
SPN1120
Dec 14, 2011

SHE IS REALLY A GREAT PROFESSOR! I WISH I CAN TAKE HER FOR SPANISH 2 BUT HER CLASS FILLED VERY QUICKLY! BUT TAKE HER IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND HAVE A GOOD TIME AT AS WELL.

5.0
2.0
FRE1121
Dec 15, 2011

Prof. Chater is a great professor. If you put effort into her class, she will put effort into making sure you learn! The class is NOT easy, but she teaches it in a real-world way. I would not have passed without her. I dreaded French before her class, now I love it!

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Dec 19, 2011

Prof. Chater is a excellent teacher. Spanish was extremely hard for me, but she knew I put in the effort to learn, she went the extra mile to make sure I passed the class, even with a B. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.

5.0
3.0
SPN1120
Mar 21, 2012

Prof Chater is a wonderful teacher. I was afraid to take Spanish because it would be my first college level foreign language course, but she has made this a wonderful experience. You do need to attend, that is part of your grade. The one recommendation I have would be to participate in class, show an interest and she will help you achieve an 'A'

5.0
2.0
FRE1101
Mar 26, 2012

Such a WONDERFUL teacher! I learned so much in such a short time! I think about her class all the time! Every Friday morning we would have a fresh pot of coffee, madelines, and we'd sit back and watch her teach. It was the absolute best! Great teacher! Awesome class! Prepare to work hard, but the work pays off! That..is what I call a teacher.

5.0
4.0
FRE1101
Jun 6, 2012

Mrs. Chater is a wonderful instructor. Her classes are interesting and fun. I learned so much from her. The French language has been so great to study because of her!

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jul 16, 2012

Madame Chater is awesome! There's online homework due every week, and an occasional skit in French, not much to fear if you're afraid of public speaking. She's great teacher who actually teaches in a way that you can remember. Definitely show up for class.

5.0
2.0
SPN1121
Jul 29, 2012

Loved Sra. Chater! Super nice & very helpful. Took her for SPN I & II, got A's in both! She does lots of in-class activities to help you understand. You'll do about 4 or 5 "journal entries" and 3 presentations (1 alone, 2 in groups), but they're not difficult. Online hw is tedious. Posts everything on Blackboard, including grades. Great teacher!

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Dec 19, 2012

Great Professor! She is super helpful, you learn a lot of vocabulary and pronunciation! Homework is very important in her class, Tests are easy if you have studied the material. She is funny and very helpful, she is fair, but expects you to do everything on time. She will not take any late assignments. Overrall shes a great french teacher! love her

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jul 20, 2013

Madame Chater is AWESOME!! She made French soooo easy to learn. I loved her!!

5.0
2.0
FRE1120
Jun 5, 2014

So far, she is an excellent professor! I've learned a lot already. There is a lot of online homework, but it's useful. On the other hand, beware if you don't like sarcasm/negative attention. I'm not sure where it comes from, but she WILL pick on some students. She is fair with her grading, but her attitude really isn't reassuring. Would recommend!

4.0
4.0
32295
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2014

Passionate about teaching! Very well respected. Beautiful spirit

4.0
4.0
1121
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2014

You must work for your grade not a easy A. Make sure you study vocab and take any extra credit opportunity she gives. She likes to pick on you and put you in the spot though. Drops lowest test score. Also homework is long and a lot but it helps you get material. But overall good class, forced to really learn the material.

5.0
4.0
SPN1121
Apr 22, 2015

Chaters teaching style is very effective. Really organized and follows syllabus. Lectures are super clear. Use tutors in the learning center if it wasn't for them I'll never have made it. But good teacher but not easy A had to work for it but not impossible

4.0
3.0
FRE1120
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

She's great in class, she'll always answer your questions but when doing homework, prepare to rely on your textbook.

Respected
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
5.0
SPAN1120
Grade: B-
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Pros Chater is very kind. Shes a tough grader. She speaks 7 different languages and somethings gets confused. He teaching style wasn't effective for me. If you want a good grade attend office hours and see a tutor because its not an easy A. Their are 4 test, a project, homework and a final on all chapters.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
FRE1120
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Chater was very nice, but her French class was difficult. Quiz every week as well as a lot of homework. I learned to read French pretty well, but there are very few opportunities to speak it. The final is an interview on Zoom with her, which was very nerve racking considering I could barely speak the language.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B+ (2)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 2
B+: 2
Not sure yet: 1
B-: 1
Common Tags
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
Respected (1)
Get ready to read (1)
Tough Grader (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Lots of homework (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
Test heavy (1)
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1100

5.0

(1)

LANGUAGE

5.0

(1)

SPN1101

5.0

(7)

FRNINT

5.0

(1)

INTENSIVEFRENC

5.0

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SPANISH1100

5.0

FRENCH

5.0

1121

4.0

32295

4.0

SPN

4.0

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