Professor Niane sincerely cares about teaching French, and he cares that his students learn French. No textbook; you’ll be learning from handouts that he has created. He wants to make learning French accessible. Attend the weekly optional meeting if you’re struggling, it’ll help a lot! Not very online savvy; Canvas was a bit of a mess lol

He is a great professor for beginners! The 10 quizzes, 2 HW assignments, and 3 tests are simple. Just do the work in time, show up to class, and try your best. He does not judge you or make you feel bad if you are wrong. He can teach well, and his class is not hard at all. Sign up for his class, you will like it. There is no textbook involved!

Has a very hands-down approach to teaching french, and so you’ll be guaranteed to at speak some very decent french. Great explanations. Very caring and engaging. The workload is extremely relaxed and manageable.

I am the type of person to not speak in class. He definitely makes you speak a lot in French and I was very intimated by it, but it was all worth it in the end. I actually miss his class and I would take him again if I could. If you feel like you’re struggling, he acts like he doesn’t notice it! All he wants to see is effort in trying! Do homework.

If you are looking to really learn French, this is the professor you must take! He genuinely wants you to learn and begins his first class asking what your expectations are. I would recommend not missing one class as his exams are based on the notes he gives you and be prepared to speak French on the first day! Highly recommend his class 🙂

Greatest teacher I ever had. He’s amazing!!! He’s flexible, understanding. And such a great person!