Students had a great deal of respect for Professor Ueda, especially her high expectations of their abilities. One said the pressure sometimes inspired him to conquer the material, but, at other times, the difficulty of matching the expectations was intimidating. Others noted her constant accessibility, as well as her pleasantness and humor as a person. Responses varied widely, but on average, students spent four to five hours per week on this class. Most of the time went to reading short stories and looking up unknown words.
Weekly grammar quizzes, two exams and an oral presentation filled out the rest of the requirements.
The principal benefit of this class was an improvement in the students' Czech speaking and reading skills. But, once individuals fell behind in the material, they got discouraged and were reluctant to speak up in class. For those with the appropriate background, you'll probably find this class worthwhile, if you can keep up.