Extremely difficult teacher but an amazingly intelligent woman. She won't settle for laziness. If you get the chance to sit and talk with her, you should. She is an incredible lady. Very personable underneath her professional shell.

Dr. Schlau is the kind of professor that inspires you to excel. She will challenge your assumptions and allow you to discover a whole new way of thinking. It's not an easy grade, but certainly a class where you will grow.

She is very smart and knows her stuff. She runs a basic class where all you gotta do is read and write simple reaction papers. She is awesome and very helpful. One of the best teachers i ever had!

schlau is a great prof. very hard, but worth it. she is opinionated because she is BRILLIANT. so deal with it! she is one of my mentors, and is a great feminist role model. Some people do not understand her ways, but they need to learn more patience. A +

At first I was very nervous because she seemed unapproachable. Through the class I have realized that she is an amazing teacher. She knows alot about alot of stuff. It is a tough course but it is interesting and you defintely learn something she makes you

She is very hard but I learned more in her class than any other. If you just want an easy A, avoid her at all costs but if you are genuinely interested in the course you will learn a lot (not promising a good grade though?.

she is a very intelligent woman. This course was definitely not easy, but you learn a lot from her. the class was challenging, but also very interesting. if you aren't up for a challenge don't take the course, but i do recomend it. she is a great professor.

prof schlau didn't assign too much work in this class. I hear some of her other courses are hard, but this one isn't too bad. And she's nice.

The hardest Spanish class I have taken so far just because you actually have to think! The tests take a little time to get used to, they are very difficult at first. She is not a bad teacher and is an interesting person! If you are dedicated in learning Spanish you will do well.

I didnt know what i was getting myself into when i took the class. she does grade pretty hard, but i think its to push you. i started off with a C and now have an A. She is really intelligent but sometimes unclear about what she wants. You have to work somewhat for your grade, go figure! all in all, im glad that i unknowing took the class

This class really helps you open your eyes and analyze different narratives from Latine Am. cultures. She is a very intelligent professor, and demands participation. If you are the type to slack off on classes unless there is a high demand for tests... then dont take her. You discuss stories every class and she will call on you! She is awesome!

She is very smart and gives great information about the chosen literature. She demands a lot of work from the student, but it is worth it because she opens you up to new ideas about other cultures/lit genres. I never felt caught up for class because there is a lot of work, but I enjoyed learning from her. Grades tough.

If you're looking for an easy grade, DONT TAKE HER. If you actually want to learn, she's one of the only SPA profs at WCU that pushes her students. If you apply yourself, then she sees it AND your grade shows it. She refuses to give As/Bs to those of us that "always get an A in Spanish." Want to improve your writing style? She's it!

seemingly unapproachable, but she is easy to talk to on a one on one basis.She pushes to evoke your highest potential, however she assigns too much readings for a single night. Not the **** most ppl claim her to be, just straight forward.Not an easy A, or C for that matter. But no matter what u will have learned something. Thats a promise

Instructions tend to be vague but overall she's a great professor. It's hard to get an A but you'll definitely learn from her. She's a lot better than other professors in the Spanish Dept. She pushes you.

I agree with previous student. Dr. Schlau does not like lazy students. She is REALLY TOUGH, yes, but really cares about you learning, and she is helpful if you request help. Also, to the student below, if she repeated "BORDER" in your class so many times, at least you could have learned to write it right!! ha!

An excellent professor with a complete grasp of her subject. I could not recommend a better prof for making the classes both interesting and informative. Dr. Schlau will make you think and encourage you to think.

Schlau is not a bad professor, let me say that straightaway. But I couldn't stand being in her class. It was stressful; she's really condescending and impatient most of the time. However, I went to her office hours once at the end of the semester and she was really helpful. So there's my advice: go to her office, and you'll be fine.

Love, Love, Love, LOVE this class! Spanish-American writers and poets can be tricky, but Dr. Schlau does a fantastic job breaking it down for you. She's so incredibly intelligent and she's really easy to talk to. Confused? Ask questions! She's not impossible to approach. If you don't ask questions you will only have yourself to blame.

Excellent teacher. Very structured. If you do your homework normally, you will do well and LEARN the language. Lots of repetitions from one class to the next, lots of practice. She's a very nice person who genuinely care for her students. I would definitely take her class again.

I learned more in this class than I ever have! She is a really tough professor, gives a lot of reading/homework and expects a lot of her students, but it's worth it. She can sometimes come off as a bit condescending but I don't think she means to. She really wants you to learn and is VERY well versed on the content of the course.

Dr. Schau is a great professor. I am learning much more in SPA202 than in my other Spanish classes, mostly because it is a very small class (12 students). She cares about the students learning the material well and if you visit her during office hours she is very helpful. She can be a tough grader, but you will improve in a lot in her class.

I actually really liked taking SPA 315 with Schlau. She is a tough grader, but she has a good sense of humor and she just wants you to learn something. Read the stories and participate in the discussion and you will do well. She is always available for extra help during office hours and she curved exams that were tough. She is a smart prof.

SPA 533 is a class that you need to read, participate, and make a final 10-page research paper. IF you ask for help she will do it, but you need to come to class and be prepared otherwise you will not pass. Finally, she is a hard grader but she cares about her students. Don't be intimidate by her class style, just do the work and study.

Feminist Theories is a wonderful course but Dr. Schlau is a very tough and demanding professor. I really enjoyed her course. She can be quite cutting if she finds you ill-prepared or ignorant.

Spanish 202 is difficult material, but the assignments and homework that Dra. Schlau assigns are meant to help you truly learn the language - not just memorize or translate it. Take her if you sincerely want to learn and are willing to put in the effort. She's very knowledgeable, fair, and organized and she will be there to help you if you ask.

One of the best professors I have had at WCU. Cares a lot about students, but if you are a slacker, be ready to be put on the spot. Do your work, and you will learn a lot in her class. Best Spanish class I have had.

I had Dra. Schlau for three classes and they were the hardest of all the classes Ive ever had- BUT I LEARNED SO MUCH! Dra. Schlau has integrity and makes students work hard for their grades. Dont take her class hoping to skate by...