FREN 3043

Excellent class, definately worthwhile. The readings are challenging, but the class discussions facilitated by Blatt are really helpful and illuminating. 3 Papers + final, all fairly graded.

Great professor! Very knowledgeable, and has good taste in books (minus one written in "le style nouveau") . Word of warning, there is a fair amount of reading, about 50 pages for each class.

best/easiest french lit class

Hands-down best professor I've had at UVA. Really smart without ever being arrogant or condescending. Great sense of humor and good balance of lecture and discussion. Reading load is sometimes tough but so worth it. Teaches you about the context of literature as well as the style. Take this class!

Ari Blatt is an enthusiastic professor and encourages his students to really dig into the books he chooses. He speaks in English more than I had expected, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it. His books are interesting and the short responses are simple enough, but the papers do require more work, though he allows a rewrite on one paper. This class is definitely worth taking - there is a broad range of novels from different centuries and styles, and the grading isn't very difficult.

Prof Blatt is the best out of 4 french professors i've had at UVa in the past 2 years. This was my first french lit class, and he made it do-able. Although it was hard initially to keep up with the reading, I learned to discipline myself. Was great and definitely worthwhile. His assignments were not at all hard, and did not take very long. No final, and two 5 page papers, one reflective 2 page paper, and posting on a discussion forum every week. Very relaxed class!

Great class. Awesome professor.

Ari Blatt is easily one of the most engaging French professors. He's not a tough grader, but he still makes sure you learn a lot and his class is very rewarding!

FUN AND EASY

The professor is enthusiastic, very fluent, and flexible/helpful. This course is a good way to do enjoyable reading, improve your language skills, and talk about literature. For the best experience, be sure to participate in class discussion.