Beatriz Urrea - University of Arizona

Professor: Beatriz Urrea
Department: Social Science
College: University of Arizona
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class isn't easy, but if you actually participate, pay attention, and do the homework, it isn't bad. She provides alot of extra help on grammar and writing, and gives lots of good feedback. Make sure you don't slack off on anything though, because everything's graded critically. She locks meetings after they start, so show up on time too.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor. Replies to emails within minutes. Provides feedback on assignments. You must participate in class to get a good grade. Only allowed to speak Spanish. EVERY student has their cameras on (via Zoom) EVERY day. Class is actually fun and has a welcoming environment. Unfortunately, I missed a deadline on a final project and got a B.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra. Urrea is funny & really nice. Class is easy going, make sure to participate a lot. She is strict about grading so make sure to adhere to all the directions she gives you in VHL and D2L. Work load is manageable, probably about 2-3 hours/week outside of class. My Spanish is definitely 20x better after this class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do not take especially during COVID. She is not sympathetic to her students and would remove a 40-50% of points even when COVID or other personal problems affected students or their immediate family. Harsh grader and will take away points where she sees fit. Rubrics are either nonexistant or inconsistent.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I thoroughly enjoyed my class with Prof. Urrea - she clearly cares a lot about Spanish and her students. Class was always enjoyable and we had good conversations that allowed for us to learn new vocab, which she gladly helped us out with, and she was accessible and friendly outside of class as well. Absolutely would take another class from her! :)
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is stricter than any other Spanish teacher I had at UA but definitely the best. She gives a lot of helpful feedback and you can tell she really wants her students to succeed. She assigns a lot of hw but I really recommend her if you want your Spanish to get better!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Beatriz is one of the funniest teachers you'll have. I had her class pretty early and she made me want to come to class. Apart from her great energy, she knows Spanish sooo well. Even though I'm a native speaker, I've improved tremendously with her class. Her grading is a bit hard, so just keep up and follow her syllabus clearly!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Besides being a tough grader on the bigger assignments and having a strict tardy policy, I enjoyed her obvious passion for Spanish. It wasn't a chore to go to class and I genuinely looked forward to the energy she put out. I definitely feel like my Spanish improved over the semester. At times it felt difficult but I liked that she pushed me to grow
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra. Urrea is probably the best Spanish teacher I have ever had. Spanish is definitely not my best subject and I was very nervous for this class, but she is so enthusiastic and very encouraging. There is daily homework but that is pretty standard for a language class. There is also a very strict absence policy, but that is from the department.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra. Urrea does expect you to participate during every class meeting, as it is part of your grade. She gives clear feedback for homework assignments and will always correct your grammar and vocabulary (in speaking or writing). With every class project, she makes the directions very clear. You will get what you give, no doubt about it.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Grades VERY harshly and takes it too serious. Super strict. You can't miss class because she'll drop your grade. Got a C on a presentation I should've gotten an A on simply because I had my presentation notes on my desk and assumed I was going over them while people were presenting (when I wasn't). Would've passed the class with an A but didn't
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of points come from participation and trying one's best. Dra. Urrea facilitates interesting conversations and allows for mistakes while learning Spanish. Daily reading/writing/grammar homework, but class is largely discussion based.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You will have to read from the book a lot for homework- but the assignments attached are easy. Your grade relies HEAVILY on attendance and class participation. DO NOT SKIP CLASS if you want an A. You have a few projects with clear requirements and two tests (a midterm and final) which are not too bad if you study the material.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's a spunky Latina that has a passion to encourage Spanish speaking. This class goes beyond just grammar and more into the language of Spanish. Participation and attendance is mandatory but she makes lectures entertaining and worthwhile.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra. Urrea was one of the best professors I have ever had. I didn't feel like the best spanish speaker in the class (by a long shot), but she made me feel confident enough to speak every day and soon I became much more fluent. I strongly recommend this class, and make sure you read from the book and study hard for the exams. Great teacher!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN350
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra Urea is so passionate about her material and she makes it easy for her students to be as well. You can't skip class at all and she grades really tough, but she is fair and understanding. There is homework almost everyday and a ton of writing.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I was a straight A student before I took this class. She places you in a group for projects and I ended up doing all of the work because the people I was working with were really lazy. She is a crazy tough grader; she makes you write two really long papers, and I met with her twice to talk about one of them and she still gave me a C.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN220
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Urrea is an okay professor that is too passionate about the material for the students to care. This is reflected in her grading as she is super picky and no one gets A's on the papers. Unless you are a PERFECT writer or a movie-analysis fanatic, you will not get a good grade.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Urrea cares. Her class is interesting and fun but definitely challenging. If you show up and try, you will do well.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: LAS SPAN 330
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dra. Urrea's class is never boring! She is so passionate about what she teaches and she truly does everything to aide you in the class. As long as you put in the effort, the class is super fun and easy. She has lots of interesting things to teach, and she loves what she does which makes learning from her more worthwhile. One of the best teachers.
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