She is young and fun. I felt very comfortable speaking in class, even if I wasn't totally sure how to say something. My writing got significantly better and I really learned a lot in the class. I actually enjoyed French class. Highly recommended.

I love this bitch....she is so French, very stylish, and of COURSE a FLAWLESS AWESOME PROFESSOR!

LUV U Laurence!

For those unfamiliar with lower-division French language courses, this class is managed/supervised by the professor(s) listed (usually Laurence and Jansma) and taught by a TA, usually a doctorate student. This quarter, my TA was Connor, and he was awesome! I'd definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to take the course, especially since he did an excellent job of adapting the class to an online environment and the events that occurred throughout the quarter. The material is paced out well, the workload is appropriate, and the tests are fair.

My experience with Dufresne was great. She is challenging, quick, and expects you to come prepared to class. She is also very accomplished at assessing where you are in terms of your comfort with the language, and is patient. She may appear to be a little harsh, but that's only because she wants you to participate and TRY!!! She won't penalize you for saying something wrong in class, it's the effort that counts. And trust me, you will speak in that class. My French improved so much in her class. She does assign a lot of homework, but most of it is pretty easy if you know the concepts and pay attention. Just stay on top of your assignments, DON'T MISS CLASS if you can help it, and go to her office hours. She can seem intimidating in class because she is forward, but in office hrs, she's , well, its just you and her. She is actually French, too, so she brings a great perspective. Exams are cool, you always know whats going to be on them. You read a novel in the class (all in French) and she walks you through it. Just try not to fall too far behind. Bon chance!