Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Bilingual Brain by University of Houston
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YW
Dec 24, 2024
It was a meaningful course with lots of current research sharing. As a language teacher, I would like to share what I learned here with my colleagues to guide our curriculum.
DR
Oct 13, 2019
This course provides lost of data and valuable information for those who are interested in bilingualism and how the brain works.
151 - 165 of 165 Reviews for The Bilingual Brain
By Timo C
•Jun 19, 2017
The information in this course is excellent, and the lecturer and his assistant explain things very clearly. As a bilingual person and teacher of bilingual students, finding out about what research tells us about how the brain operates when using more than one language is super interesting.
I would give this course more stars, but the problem is that the interactive features of the course are dead. There is a weekly forum, but posting there will not result in a reply, neither by students nor by the professors. There are weekly 'office hours' videos, but these reference questions from an earlier run-through of the course, so that feels a little strange to watch. Other areas for improvement are that there are no reading materials at all, though lots of research is referred to (Prof. Hernandez is very knowledgeable in his field). Also, the quiz/exam system becomes very predictable, and someone taking notes in a smart way can easily score 100% on the exam, provided questions 53 and 56 are fixed. At the moment, it is not possible to score higher than a 98% in total for the course.
By Anna D
•Aug 16, 2018
Interesting insights to the (hypothetical) works of a bilingual brain; however, not practical enough and not giving insights into actualization of the second language or indeed any practical implications whatsoever. I'd much prefer a practical course on how to work with multilingual children and adults, developing their skills and deepening their ability.
By Olga D
•Feb 26, 2017
Thanks for providing lots of interesting materials! As for me, i would prefer having more advanced tests and tasks as the given ones did not really help me remember the materials. I would also appreciate having some additional materials on the brain areas in this course, since this area was completely new to me.
By Alisa N
•Oct 2, 2023
I expected something more interactive or diverse than just lectures. It was interesting to listen to all the ideas although sometimes I could't get what the lecturer was talking about. I felt like something there was no consistency in their speech.
By Carla L R
•Nov 27, 2017
While the topics in this course are very interesting and Arturo Hernández does an excellent job explaining each topic in great detail, the tone of voice in the lectures can be a bit unpleasant and so the focus of attention may vary sometimes.
By Anna C
•Apr 21, 2018
When it comes to the material, the presentation, the structure of the course I really liked it. However I would prefer different tasks for weekly quizzes not just questions and their repetition at the final exam.
By Beata S U
•Mar 4, 2023
The course is really nice and well prepared, but it was to technical for me as a person who studied linguistics. In general I am happy about the course.
By Mariela
•Mar 26, 2020
Lacks a lot of information, the lectures are just one person speaking, making it hard to really focus and sustain the focus.
By Anupama R
•Jul 15, 2021
The Instructor was good but the course could have been more interactive with better videos. Every video was like a lecture.
By Maite
•Aug 9, 2020
La información que se facilita es interesante pero la metodología es monótona
By Gonzalo d R
•Jun 16, 2025
Super interesting material, but too much lecture, not enough hands-on.
By Fleur V
•Jun 4, 2018
Nice to get basic information. For me it was a bit too basic.
By Marysol R P
•May 27, 2021
El curso es muy bueno pero los videos de las conferencias son demasiado largos y tediosos, se podría modificar y hacer presentaciones mas creativas y colocar el contenido de una manera mas concisa y mas abreviada.
By Gleb S
•Mar 8, 2023
not a charismatic lecturer without any idea of pedagogical design, no visuals during the lectures, all lectures are the talking head of tonnes unconnected random facts, waste of time, no implementation to everyday life or professional field, no resumes of talks or summaries
By nuriabb b
•Mar 8, 2021
Pensaba que me aportaría más.