Christiane Szeps-Fralin - James Madison University

Professor: Christiane Szeps-Fralin
Department: Languages
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: FR315
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Szeps is a gem of a woman! She's 5 feet tall on a good day and still manages to be intimidating, but she's sweet and funny. She can be confusing sometimes, but is always willing to clarify. As she's a fluent French speaker, she knew a lot about French pronunciation and I learned a ton in her class. I would definitely recommend her!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: FR320
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Since it's a communication class I thought I'd be able to talk and express my pov, I was so wrong, this lady don't let you participate, she is the only one who talks, and talks and talks. boring class, take it is needed.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: FR335
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Madame Szeps is very smart i have her for French Litterature. However, the class was harder than i expected but in overall she is a very good professor and i learned a lot from her
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: FR300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really don't like how she teaches at all. She will interrupt you when youre asking a question and start answering a question she assumes youre asking. She writes sporadically and very messy all over the board as "notes". Homework is collected for a grade every class. However, shes generous when it comes to grading tests.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FR300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definitely knows what she's doing when it comes to grammar. I went in to French 300 with 7 years of french under my belt and i've gotten so much better at grammar just from her class. she may seem intimidating, but if you participate in class you'll be fine! also, her tests are straight from lectures and book work!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: FR300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is a cute French woman who knows her stuff. She loves French grammar and teaches it well. Her tests are fair and follow exactly what she teaches. Definitely get the assigned textbook, it is incredibly helpful! I love Madame Szeps and absolutely recommend her
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FR300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is... your atypical parisian professor. she's a really sweet lady, but can come off a little terrifying. she may be 5'2", but is very intimidating. nevertheless, i learned SO much from this class. the textbook she uses is really great also. you'll come out of it with better grammar, no matter what your level is!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GHUM251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is very interesting, consisting of watching french movies then discussing. Her accent is hard to understand at times so sit close. Tells you exactly what you need to know for tests. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this class, a nice change of pace. Listen and take notes!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GHUM200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is the sweetest person ever, but unless you speak french you won't be able to understand a word she is saying. She isn't used to teaching gen-eds so she grades extremely hard and the reading material was very difficult. If you go to her office hours and gradually improve throughout the semester she is willing to curve.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: FR315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Xtiane Is such a nice old lady. A little crazy, at times. Always talking about how much she misses France :( As a teacher not very organized tho. Ugh!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: FR308
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic professor. Definitely knows what she's talking about! Do what's expected and you'll learn so much.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: FR315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This woman knows what she's talking about. She is really nit-picky about homework, pronunciation and attendance policy, but if you're willing to put forth effort to speak better, she will help so much! She inspired me to declare a second major in French!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: FR315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
SUCH a great professor. She can be slightly crazy at times, but just give her a chance and you won't regret it. You will learn so much from her.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FR232
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was admitted to the emergency room the day of a quiz and she didn't permit me to retake it, even with a note from the hospital. that kind of woman. scatterbrained but extremely demanding, which don't line up together.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: FR400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would never in my life recommend this professor to anybody. Was supposed to be a conversation class, and instead it resembled a mix of a theatre and lit class as we had to read a poorly written coming of age book and a terrible mystery drama written by Szeps herself. We got lectured on theatre constantly. Total waste of a semester.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: FR320
  • 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:
Very intimidating at first but she definately knows what she is talking about. Easy B not an Easy A.. you have to work hard but it was worth it. 3 Tests plus a final- lots of vocab quizzes- you write 3 papers and have an oral presentation (group skit)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FR320
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Somewhat intimidating at first, but she's a great professor - Very cute and very helpful!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: FR320
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not for someone who is serious in French unless you don't mind lots of work. Speaks only in French (except for grammar explanations) and is funny. Expects a certain level from you, but the class isn't hard if you put forth some effort.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: FR315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Reminds you of Carrie from Sex and the City with her cute shoes and city attitude. Anyway, she has the best accent, very insistant upon using only French and will nit pick on your pronunciation but it does help. She can be funny too, also very understanding about extenuating circumstances. I definitely recommend her.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: FR320308400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
BEST PROFESSOR IN FRENCH this department has to offer. Best teacher I had in my four years as a language major. I will miss this lady instensly when i graduate.
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