Heidi Waltz - University of California Riverside

Professor: Heidi Waltz
Department: Languages
College: University of California Riverside
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: LING111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Attendance is mandatory. Her lectures were boring but I found them helpful when I could actually pay attention. She responds back to email and has office hours if you need help. Grade is made up of some homework assignments and the midterm and final. She takes off points for wrong answers on hmwk. Tests are open book. Lots of guides that help too.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The lectures were very hard to get through mostly because they were just boring. I recommend just reading the book. Grade based off discussion attendance, midterm, final and a few hw assignments. The midterm and final were fairly easy and she gave more than enough time to complete them.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Grammar isn't my best subject but she makes the class relatively enjoyable and easy considering the amount of material discussed. She is very sweet and approachable. She goes over everything that will be on the exam so there are no be surprises or trick questions. It helps that she records her lectures to be able to rewatch them while reviewing.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The content itself is pretty easy to understand but her lectures are terribly boring. Everything is based of the book, so it'll be your best friend.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Make sure to buy the book, it's needed for the homework and discussion section. You don't really need to attend class if you're willing to teach yourself through the book. Everything she does in lecture is from the book. Homework is assigned every other week. There is a midterm and final that is based on the topics she teaches, it is an easy class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I wouldn't recommend this class for people that don't like grammar, but if you do, it's awesome. Prof Waltz is a very clear and enthusiastic lecturer. I learn more from her and I just use the textbook for reference. There's just a midterm, final, and 4 HW assignments in between that can be done in 30 minutes. You'll learn so much from Prof Waltz.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She taught the subject so well!! I would definitely recommend her. You got to practice and pay attention in class which will make it easier for you to pass. This class certainly gives you another perspective in literature.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you like doing grammar in high school, this is the class for you. At first, lectures were boring but they became fun once we started learning how to draw sentence trees, which make up the bulk of the course. Lectures are mandatory since she won't post the notes online.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
To be completely honest, an A in this class was attainable but you just have to be 100% paying attention in class and keeping up on the reading. On the first midterm, I received a 71% but I still managed to get an A- in the class from the final, homework, and discussion sections. There's no extra credit so just be sure to do well on the exams.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'm going to be honest, Prof Waltz was initially boring in the beginning of the quarter. However, as the quarter went on, the material got more interesting and thus she became more interesting. There is not much homework and the exams are very straightforward. Lecture isn't mandatory, but it is still important. Make sure to read and attend lecture
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall it really wasn't that bad of a class. She doesn't post much of anything online so going to lecture is pretty crucial. You don't really need to read the book unless it's for homework or if you're confused on a concept. Just go to class and you'll be fine.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: LING001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
TOO MUCH WORK FOR A BREADTH REQUIREMENT! Lectures are bad enough, but this professor makes them unbearable. Super boring and just reads back from the textbook, she does highlight info for midterm/final. Thought I could skip & get away with teaching myself from the textbook.. but I was very wrong. Content is too confusing and hard to keep up with.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: LING001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Attending lecture/discussion is crucial to fully grasping the material. The exams cover nearly everything, so you actually have to study to get a good grade. Overall, Professor Waltz was an okay teacher. The concepts taught in the class are fairly easy, but they can be confusing if you dont pay attention/practice.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She seems really kind, and is amazing and passionate about what she does. I feel like the discussion would be very helpful, but I didn't have a great TA. The first half of the course is the hardest, so don't drop after the midterm! First half is memorization, second half is more conceptual and interesting, but you actually need to study a bit.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You have to attend lectures! Reading before the lectures help a lot (pdf of the book will do just fine). Memorization is the best way to get through the IPA section of the quarter. Gives out about 5 homework assignments through the quarter. One midterm and one final. No essays. No laptops are allowed (but I used mine during discussions bc of book)
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: LING160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Would take again. Lecture is important and are the readings!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: LING020
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Even if minimal effort is put in, you should be able to pass with a C. There are only 7 homework assignments and they take less tan 30 mins to complete. Everything on the study guides is what will be on the midterms and exam. During lecture, she works through examples and thoroughly teaches material. Just make sure you do the assigned readings.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I can understand why people had a hard-time. If you already have some background in grammar, it would be an easy A. My recommendation is to make sure you go to lecture and if your stuck, go back to the book. She goes really fast so make sure you dont fall behind. Midterm final hw and discussion for overall grade.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: LING021
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
6 verb types, & own rules made this an extremely difficult class. Especially the diagramming. She moves too fast. If brave enough to admit you need more explanation she will slow down & explain again. The main problem: not enough TAs; only 3 for a full class need double. Why? Limited office hours & no alternatives means not enough help.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: LING111
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There is no passion in her teaching. She simply reads from the textbook during lecture and explains concepts when needed. I still find it hard to understand because she doesn't elaborate and is very disjointed with her explanations. I had to look up videos on YouTube in order to learn the material. We need a professor to be clear and concise.
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