Reviews of professor Mauricio Castillo

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I was a freshman in a 300 level class. I joined the class a couple weeks late and had no guidance on what was going on. Too many movies and papers. I had at least 3 papers a week with a minimum of 1000 words each. He hardly speaks english and will get angry with you if you dont participate.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
You only watch movies and do readings. Biweekly essays that aren't graded. Two presentations. No quizzes or tests. Only 3 unexcused absences allowed. How he structures his class can be really confusing the first few weeks but he's really nice and willing to help. Classes are just big discussions.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Castillo wasn't the worst. We watched about 13 or 14 movies this semester and then every other week had to write reflections/film analysis's on the movies. We had a presentation and a final that was an essay. Overall, pretty easy course, he likes participation and you will have to talk in Spanish every class.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Do not take this professor if you don't know Spanish. Took Spanish in middle school expecting to start over, he basically only talks Spanish in class/emails. We were told about quizzes the day before they happened. He also expects you to know the material before you walk into class. If you have a different option, take that other option.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is amazing. This professor is so helpful. I haven't taken Spanish since junior year and I am now a sophomore. I felt like I forgot it all but with this professor he helps students and gives great feedback by far my favorite.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
super nice! very helpful. lots of homework but very clear on expectations and grading