Thursday, May 2, 2013

COURSE EVALUATION

We're approaching the end of the semester.  What does this mean?  A lot of work, final exams, and probably a lot of stress!!  The good news is that then summer vacation begins....unless you plan to take summer classes.  =D

I've enjoyed teaching the course.  It's been a challenge and fun at the same time.  Had a few good laughs.  Hope you've learned something.

Now, for our last blog entry....I would like to get some feedback from you.  Your answers will help me improve myself professionally, so please be sincere. Answer the questions that follow:

QUESTIONS

1.  What did you like most about the course?
2.  What didn't you like about the course?
3.  What is your opinion about the textbook?
4.  Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
5.  What do you think about the blog?
6.  Which blog entry did you like the most?
7.  Which blog entry did you NOT like?
8.  What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
9.  Is there something you would change about the course?
10.  What other comment do you have about the class?

TASK:  Answer the questions.  Please copy the question.  Double space between each response. 

DATE DUE:  May 16, 2013

34 comments:

  1. 1.What did you like most about the course?

    What I liked most was the dynamics of the course itself. I never had taken a course were responding and getting involved in a blog would be necessary. I think it’s innovating and more appealing to us the student.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?

    I dint seem to think anything bad about the course except the modules that don’t make any sense on why we have to do them.
    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?

    The text book was pretty straight through and it dint involve too much critical thinking. It’s not like an ethics class book that has a lot of sophisticated words and such.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?

    Yes, this was the first time I ever had taken a course that involved a blog.

    5. What do you think about the blog?

    The blogs were pretty fun, they serve as a different mechanism to illustrate thing outside of the class room.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?

    What is Art? Was the blog entry I liked the most. I thought it was very interesting Phil Hansen art work it impresses how creativity work sometimes.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?

    Alone on a Hilltop.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?

    A debate would have been good. I believe it would have been perfect for everyone to illustrate different perspective about a topic.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?

    No, I would not change anything.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?

    It was fun having you Prof. Maritza Munoz as our course professor. It’s my last semester in college so thanks’ to you I’ll leave college with a good taught and remember back at all of this. I had the opportunity to experience a different way on teaching throughout the blogs and I think it was pretty fun there were lots of subject’s that were mention in class and were very interesting. It was a pleasure to have taken the course with you!

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    1. Thanks! It was a pleasure having you as a student, too. You're not a passive student. You question things. You just don't accept everything that is said. You kept me on my toes. =) Wish you the best in your finals and in your career.

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  2. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    The most that i like about our course was the way the profesor allways try to give us the oportunity and lots of diferents works to get a good grade to have sucess in the class.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    I enjoy the whole course there was really nothing bad about it only the lab modules i did not like.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    I think the textbook is okay very good organize and i really understood it , but i prefer the way to teach is a profesor well prepared giving us everthing they know for the student lots of theory and examples.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes it was the first time i use a blog. It was a different method I like it something new an easy way to get a good grade to pass our course


    5. What do you think about the blog?
    Like i said something new and very useful chance to get a better grade in the course.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    Did you know was my favorite it really open my eyes and really gave me a chance to keep on track how the economy is in Puerto Rico

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    Funny or offensive , I really dont pay attention to people that make fun or not , I think there’s more important things that mean more importance then that.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    Not really

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    Nothing everthing was straight to the point all okay nothing to change.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    Well this is my last course of english i never expected a profesora like Maritza that she allways giving students a break to give works even if there not in time , easy test , good reviews , never thought that it was going to be so good taking a english class like this. So I hope she keeps doing this good work and teaching in the university and a lot of blessing for her and her family. Thanks Profesora ;) for everthing.

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    1. So, I'm an easy professor??? I'm going to have to change my ways...LOL! Just kidding. I'm not here to make students' lives a living hell, but I do expect them to be responsible. Thank you for your good wishes and it was nice having you as a student. You and Lenny made me laugh. =D Good luck on your finals!

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  3. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    What I liked the most was that the professor was very responsible and never missed a class which made my drive to college worth it because I always had class.


    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    I didn't like the blog because most of the time I would forget to log in.


    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    I liked the text book, it was very helpful in the classroom. It was a simple textbook and used simple vocabulary so everyone would understand it.


    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes it was the first time I used a blog as part of a course. It would have been a boost in my grade if I would have been more responsible.


    5. What do you think about the blog?
    I didn't like it because like said earlier I would forget to log on and for that reason I'd rather not have to use a blog.


    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    The blog entry I liked the most was the "what is art?" entry. I liked how special effects can change a picture and make it look totally different to what is really looks like and the different types of art that exists.


    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    I didn't like the ones I couldn't do.


    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    Go to a museum to see the different kind of art that exists in Puerto Rico.


    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    I would have eliminated the grammar part which includes nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs etc... and changed it to actually teaching us how to speak proper english. I also think that the grammar part should only be required for those student that want to teach english as a second language.


    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    Other than that I wouldn't change anything about the class. I really enjoyed it.

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    1. Well, I did miss class a few times, but I always told you beforehand. Thanks for seeing me as responsible. Wish you had liked the blog. Next time, write down the dates or use your cell phone's calendar. That's what I do when I don't want to forget somethng.

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  4. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    What I really liked was that I realized at first I saw almost would not pass, the course was challenging but I could get to the end.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    Honestly I do not like having to speak in front of people and less in English and do the essays.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    I don’t buy it, so don’t know at all what it has but according to the exercises and problems was very productive and I learned several things.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes, is the first time and it was quite interesting and easy. Some course should have more this kind of techniques.

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    It was a new instrument that helped a lot to have new ways of doing work for the class and entertaining.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    I like WHAT IS ART? The way of art it was very creative.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    I don’t like that who speaks of innocence that have many Puerto Ricans on the economic status of Puerto Rico when it should not be that way.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    Just for a matter of practice making more paragraphs just to have a major grammar in class.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    I actually did not change anything.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    Only a few professors are like Prof. Muñoz, I liked the way that she gave the class, even those that for some students its easier for me is still a challenge. I like her techniques and also she always provide the opportunity to everybody to participate in the class. I hope that she will continue with that consideration and I wish her the best of best as a teacher. Thanks

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    1. Thank you for your last comment. I try to be different. Knowing that my students have learned something is what makes teaching worthwhile. I'm glad you didn't give up despite the challenge. Good luck on your finals and in your career.

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  5. 1.What did you like most about the course?
    I like all about the course specially the dynamic in the class, and the different activities that we have been doing like this blog.

    2.What didn't you like about the course?
    I like all about the course.

    3.What is your opinion about the textbook?
    I think the textbook is a very practical one. It easy to understand plus the professor know how to explain very good the topics and give more examples to understand better the exercises.

    4.Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes, this was my first time that I have a blog for a class.

    5.What do you think about the blog?
    This is a very nice way to learn and express our feelings and ideas about some topic or situation, that in class maybe we dare not say.

    6.Which blog entry did you like the most?
    The blog that I liked most is the one that is about the economic situation of Puerto Rico.

    7.Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    I didn’t like the blog called Alone on a Hilltop because I don’t like to draw.

    8.What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    An oral presentation… no, I'm just kidding.

    9.Is there something you would change about the course?
    No, I wouldn’t change anything.

    10.What other comment do you have about the class?
    This English class was the most that I liked of the three I've taken. I also like the dynamics and the different activities that were made as the blog and the circles in the center of the classroom. It was a pleasure to have taken this class with you. Take care and much success.

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    1. LOL! You made me laugh with the oral presentation comment. I usually like to give at least one oral presentation, but since the group started off very big it would have taken up too much time.

      Thank you for your last comment about this English course being the one you liked best out of the three you have taken. Tells me I was doing something right. =)

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  6. 1. What did you like most about the course?

    * What I like most about the course was the dynamics done class, and the way that the professor connects us with others.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?

    * I don’t like too much having to speak in English in front off the class.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?

    * I didn’t buy the textbook, but I used the other editions and I think that is interesting and easy to use.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?

    * Yes, is the first time I used a blog as part of a course.

    5. What do you think about the blog?

    * The blog is nice, but I think that as part of the course it’s a little complicated since the students forgot.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?

    * The blog entry I like most was “What is Art?”

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?

    * The blog entry I don’t like was “Did you Know?”

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?

    * Practice more grammar in class.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?

    * I think I would not change anything about the course.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?

    * This is my last course of English and is the most interesting I took.


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    1. I think it's very important that students connect with each other. It's a way to learn from others and a way to make new friends. I'm glad you liked the dynamics used in class.

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  7. 1. What did you like most about the course?

    What I like most about this course is that there was a good interaction between the teacher and the students and in discussions we could all express our opinion.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?

    What i didn't like was all the homework we had to do.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?

    I think the textbook is very simple but a really useful.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?

    Yes.

    5. What do you think about the blog?

    It was interesting but it felt like extra work.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?

    The blog entry that I like the most was the one about art. That guy has an amazing talent and I loved all the work that was presented on his page.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?

    I didn't like the blog about giving examples about misspelling or wrong placement on words; it was a bit boring.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?

    I would have liked to watch a movie about any topic that could lead into an interesting discussion.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?

    It was a great course, so I wouldn't change it.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?

    The class was interesting and its a shame it came to end.

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    1. I like to give movies, but I would have to use at least 2 class periods because class is not long enough to watch a movie.

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  8. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    The most I like from class was the group presentation and blogiblog is excellent to extra work.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    I didn't like lab modules is not complement for the textbook

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    The classbook did't not support the works doesn't belong to the work

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes is the first time I use a blog for a class



    5. What do you think about the blog?
    This is an extra work for us and the mayority of students to don't and is really easy to do.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    The blog I like the most was What is art and the paint of bruce Lee paint with the palm of the hand.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    Alone on a hilltop

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    I would like to see a movie

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    No the class is excellent

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    The people of the class need more participation in class.







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    1. I totally agree with your last answer. Without the participation of the students, the class can become boring when you just listen to the professor or a few students.

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  9. 1. What I like the most of the course was the dynamic, since it was not always the same.
    2. I don't have nothing bad to say about the course.
    3. I think it is a good book and you can learn from it.
    4. Yes, this is my first time taking a class that has a blog.
    5. I think the blog was pretty cool.
    6. The blog I like the most was the one that talked about the economy of PuertoRico.
    7. The blog I didn't like the most was " What is Art".
    8. I think everything in the course was okay.
    9. No, nothing has to be change in the course.
    10. Thanks for being my professor during this semester I had learn a lot.

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    1. I'm glad you enjoyed the class and the blog. Many blessings for you and the baby that's on its way!

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  10. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    Honestly, the pofesor. Prof. Muñoz made the class interesting, gave us plenty of work but a the same explained all the material to the point that everyone could understand it.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    Well like most of us nobody enjoys the lab modules, they are the boring part of any course. Besides that nothing really.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    To be honest, i did not have it and mostly i just had photo copies or read from someone elses. But from what i saw it seems to compliment the class and makes it a little easier for the prof. Muñoz to explain the subjects.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes it was. Theres a first time for everything i guess.

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    It is an interesting way to get the attention of the students. These days most of us spend alot of time browsing the internet, so having the oportunity to visit a diferent type of site besides blackboard to earn points for the class is interesting.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    The "What is Art" entry. Which reminds me, you never brought your beautiful niece!!

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    Basicaly the ones i didn't get to do. LOL

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    Met your niece! Besides that, the class is versatile enough.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    Nope, not really.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    I honestly enjoyed the class fully. My classmates were mostly people i already knew, the profesor was awsome and im not the easiest student to deal with but she did, has a great sense of humor and thats the best thing about her because most profesor usually get mad or ofended by some of the jokes i make. This is my last English class and im glad i was able to take it with such a great profesor.

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    1. Sorry about my niece....LOL! Yeah, you are not the easiest student....hahaha! But you made the class more enjoyable. It was great to have someone understand me without having to use Spanish. I'm glad you liked my class and thanks for all the positive comments. Hope to see you around.

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  11. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    I like the easy way to learn more English because it was easy and not complicated like other materials.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    The modules because it was very confused and the modules had much problems that I expected and I think that the new blackboard its not a good site if it have problems like I had with the modules.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    That it was very interesting and very focused. I learned a lot with the book like the live of the Orangutans, the society, etc.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes this was my first time that I had a blog and I like it. I think to had my own blog and I thing that its going to focuse on poems and history but that its going to be in a future and not now(if I have time). XD

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    That it was awesome and interesting. This blog entretain me.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    The blog that I see the video about the economy of Puerto Rico because I like to have arguments.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    This blog. Just kidding. XD
    I don't know because I think that all entry blogs I like it.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    I think that some interesting arguments or Power Points I don't know. XD

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    Really nothing.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    I'm very grateful with the prof. because I learned a lot and thanks for the help and teach us. I'm grateful too with the people that I meet in class they are awesome.

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    1. I think it's great that you are motivated to start your own blogI When you do, I would love to see it so send me the link.

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  12. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    I liked the different ways of evaluation of this class. It was very interesting, fun, and different from other classes. The best part was the blog, it showed a different, cool, technological way of evaluating us.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    Sincerely, I like all about this course, except the lab modules.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    The textbook was good. It was very clear to understand and was helpful. Since you did a great job explaining, it was very simple to understand.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes, and I liked it a lot.

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    Excellent, and a different way of learning.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    What is Art? was my favorite, The creativity of Phil Hansen was awesome.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    Alone on a Hilltop.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    An oral talk. It lets us get a little loose speaking English.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    Nothing. I really liked it.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    I don't know, but this was a very challenging course. I thought it was going to be more simple, but I liked it. I like challenging classes. It was my favorite English class (from all three). As a professor you were great treating us. I like the way you were with the students. Some professors has lost those ways. It was a privilege taking class with you. Excellent Professor. God bless you!

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad my class was your favorite English course. One of the best ways to learn is by being challenged. It was a privilege having you as a student, too. You were always very attentive and always with a smile. That brightened my afternoons. =)

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  13. 1. What did you like most about the course?
    - The course itself was great but i would have to say that I really liked the blog.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    - I would have to say the modules. I had to many problems with it.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    - It was a great source of information and it had a lot of great readings.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    - Yes it was the first time I had a blog as part of a course.

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    - The blog was fun and a very dynamic way to interact with other classmates and the professor.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    - I really liked the one about art. The artist was very talented and had amazing stuff in his website.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    - I liked all of them actually.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    - Maybe an oral presentation or something liked that.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    - Not really.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    - I would have to say that the teacher was great and I would definetely recommend other friend to take the class with her if they can.

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    1. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm glad you liked the blog. If it was up to me, I would eliminate the modules! ;)

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  14. 1.What did you like most about the course?
    I liked how the Prof. gave the class. (not boring)

    2. What didn't you like about the course?
    I didn't liked that almost nobody participated in class.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?
    The textbook is really easy to understand.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?
    Yes, this was the first time I had a blog as part of the course and I liked it because it’s different.

    5. What do you think about the blog?
    The blog was interesting because we had the chance to share our opinion on different topics.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?
    I loved the one of ‘’What is art?’’

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?
    I liked them all…

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?
    I have liked to do more group work to know each other more.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?
    Not give the whole class only of the textbook topics.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?
    It was a cool class, you were an awesome professor.

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    1. Thanks for being one of those students who DID participate! =)

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  15. 1. What did you like most about the course?

    It was fun; teacher had some very good ideas on how to interact and teach the students.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?

    Everything was ok

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?

    It’s simple, same as the other two Quest 1 and Quest 2. But with different topics.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?

    No, this is my fourth time

    5. What do you think about the blog?

    It was interesting, fun to do. They weren’t much blog entries but they were ok.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?

    I like the one about the pictures, “What is Art?”

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?

    They were all ok

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?

    Movie o.o, so that we could have taken an exam related to the movie.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?

    No

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?

    None

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  16. 1. What did you like most about the course?


    I liked the most the way the professor gave the class.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?


    I didn't like all the grammar work.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?


    I hated the book. Lol

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?


    Yes, this is the first time I have a blog as a part of my course.

    5. What do you think about the blog?


    I think it was a new way to learn and to express ourselves.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?


    The blog entry I liked the most was the one called "Funny or Offensive.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?


    The blog I didn't like was the one I had to make a collage.

    8. What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?


    I would have like to talk and explore. Puerto Rico's most beautiful places.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?


    I would skip a lot of the grammar work and book work.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?


    I really liked the class even if I was irresponsible!:/

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    1. Between you and me.....I hate the book, too! LOL!

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  17. 1. What did you like most about the course?

    I like the dinamic of the class it was very fun.

    2. What didn't you like about the course?

    I didn't like very much writing essays.

    3. What is your opinion about the textbook?

    I think it is very accurate in the purpose of teaching literature.

    4. Was this the first time you had a blog as part of a course?

    Yes and i liked it.

    5. What do you think about the blog?

    The blog is a modern way of teaching difficult subjects to young people.

    6. Which blog entry did you like the most?

    I like the most What is Art?. It was a fun one.

    7. Which blog entry did you NOT like?

    I didn't like so much the one Did you Know?. because i don't like themes like economy.

    8.What is something you would have liked to do in the class that was not done?

    I wish we would have debates in the class.

    9. Is there something you would change about the course?

    No there is nothing i would change about it.

    10. What other comment do you have about the class?

    I wish i will have in the future many other courses like this one.

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    1. I like the idea about the debate. Let's see if I can incorporate it the next time I teach the course. I'm glad you liked the course. =)

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