W3332 20th Century Hispanic Literature

Though at first seemingly harmless, beware of this professor. While readings are fairly interesting, his assignments are often vague, ill-defined to both the students and himself. Once you figure out what you're supposed to be doing, the class is fine, but often the students (and even the teacher) have little idea. Doesn't explain his grading system very well (at all...) either, and often relies on the students to lead the class. Behind the jovial facade and bushy eyebrows is a stubborn little man who, while he invites constructive criticism, never uses it. Incredibly frustrating.

Lots of literary analysis and all in Spanish. Fairly good reading knowledge of the language required. The reading material is largely magical realism so if you like that it's great. The novel is really interesting. The people in the class determine the enviroment completely. It's discussion based and there are only about 12 students, so if no one wants to talk that day discussions can be pained. Hernandez isn't a bad prof though. He presents interesting ideas. All in all not a bad class.