I took Professor Lupi for Span 177 (Spanish-American Thought) and Span 169 (Spanish-Caribbean Literature/Culture), and I rave about these classes! As other reviews said, the readings are often dense/confusing, but his lectures are clarifying and you will learn a ton. Go to office hours for help w/ papers -- he's happy to help and super sweet!

For this class, he has you write four short papers: two for the midterm and two for the final, worth 45% each. I really enjoyed the material he presented in the lecture and in the assigned readings. The problem with Lupi is that when he grades the does not give you feedback- which is a downside if you're trying to do better on your last two papers.

Fave span prof! He's very out-going and approachable with immense interest in what he teaches. His excitement is contagious. Promptly answers emails, questions, etc. Does his VERY BEST to enable you to get the best grade possible. Attendance mandatory and -3% per unexcused absence. Missed 3 (aka -9%) and got an A-. usually 10% part 40%x2 papers.

Also had him for SPAN 169...he was one of the nicest and most helpful professors I ever had. He does genuinely care about how well you do if you are sincerely interested in the subject matter. Talk to him after class if you need help!

The texts he assigned were sometimes boring and always very difficult to understand. Lectures were actually very helpful though, as he analyzed and explained what they were about. He's a very intelligent man and his lectures were actually interesting. Your whole grade is 2 midterm essays and 2 final essays, take home.

Knowledgeable and accommodating professor. Workload varies depending on the class he teaches, but this one in particular was heavy in writing (weekly essays for weeks 3-6~), but was an easy grader if you're already a good writer. Can be intimidating class at first but you'll realize it's easy and you just have to get through the weekly workload.