Pilar Alcalde - University of Memphis

Professor: Pilar Alcalde
Department: Languages
College: University of Memphis
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN4410
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This course is definitely intense but Prof. Alcalde makes it as understandable as possible. 2 chapter readings per week, not super long but lots of historical information. You can only speak Spanish in class (unless clarifying something) but overall great class. She's tough but willing to meet you halfway if she sees you're trying.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN2020
  • Grade Received: D-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Alcalde is a tough one. I dont want to speak negatively about her, but she makes Spanish difficult. After I took her class, I had no inspiration for Spanish.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN4410
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is my second time taking a class with Professor Alcalde and she is wonderful! She's a tough teacher, but she's worth it! Be ready to have a lot of homework and come to class prepared to talk about the reading b/c she WILL ask questions! Also there's 2 exams(mid and final) + a project and movie analysis. Would definitely take her again!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3301
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Alcalde was a true gem! Her being hilarious was a plus as well! Prepare yourself beforehand because you're going to have to work hard for a good grade! It won't be easy! But she offers extra credit so that's great as well. I would definitely take her again!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3303
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Definitely the hardest Spanish professor I've had at Memphis. She is very challenging if you're coming straight out of span 2020. I wish I had studied abroad before starting 300 level classes because this class is advanced. 3 tests, one oral presentation. LOTS of reading. Be prepared too b/c she will call on you. It's like conversation + writing
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: 3301
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fantastic Spanish professor if you actually want to learn Spanish. You'll have to work, go to class, do the readings, and participate to make an A, but it was worth it because my Spanish really improved. She is very fair, and gives credit to the students who try and participate.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 3301
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely great professor. Take her. You will learn a lot.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sweet lady. My conversational skills are very basic but was able to make an A because I TRIED despite mistakes and aced all of the written tests. 95% spanish spoken during class. Work: 2 oral exams/2 class debates/1 presentation (yes, in spanish)/online hw/3 or 4 written exams/daily participation.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 3301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice and helpful during spanish class discussion but tests are so vague and disorganized it is a nightmare. She gets very defensive when talking over why you got the test grade you got. It became more of a blame game than trying to help me learn from it. Very sweet during class but difficult to get help
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 2010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Alcalde is a fair instructor. I took her two week course and it was extremely difficult. She expects her students to talk in Spanish the entire time. I would suggest taking her if you are fluent in Spanish because she teaches on a 3000 course level.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is one of the best teachers I've had during my 4 years of Spanish courses. She is always willing to help you understand the language. I've enjoyed the class.She is a wonderful teacher and is fairly easy. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to take a Spanish class
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN01
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not good at all.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a really nice person but her class is pretty hard. If you are not fluent you cannot hope to make an A. Be prepared to talk quite a bit.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was awesome. A lot of in class participation, but she made it fun. Very organized and prepared for class. I learned a lot
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher. I would take her again
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3311
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Profesora Alcalde was my rock in the Fall 2009! She encouraged me to continue the good work. There were many tears shed in her office because I couldn't understand Composicion and the class, but in the end, I did well and she only wanted to help! I ended up studying abroad in Costa Rica! LOVE HER! A+++++
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wonderful person! Very helpful and clear.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SPANCOMP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Memphis is lucky to have such a wonderful professor. she is the greatest!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN3312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Profesora Alcalde is a very good teacher. She is demanding and pushes her students to be better. Her Spanish is absolutely beautiful and easy to understand. Her test are difficult and if you don't come to class and pay attention to the class discussions you will fail, but I think that is fair. She DOESN'T play favorites!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SPAN2020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very inflexible and strict. There are some great profs in this dept, she's just not one of them.
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