Alice Sedar is a French professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 16 students, with 2.6/5 difficulty and 60.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Alice Sedar professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 16 student reviews at Northeastern (60.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Mme. Sedar is a very nice lady, but she is very disorganized. ALL of her classes are lectures that have no structure. The content is very interesting because France has an interesting culture, but I did not like the class. You have to answer exactly what she wants you to answer in the quizzes, because if not you wont pass. Notes are ESSENTIAL.CLTR1501 2019-01-10 17:15:35 +0000 UTC
Madame is a nice person, but I feel that she is lazy. She lectures the entire time without any structure, just ridiculously fast french - it's impossible to write it all down. She gets annoyed if you ask questions. Participation, worth 25% of grade, is based on popularity, since there is no real opportunity to participate in class.CLTR3500 2018-04-17 10:59:57 +0000 UTC
She's the best10801 2015-06-27 21:27:44 +0000 UTC
Very nice person, but very confusing.CLTR 2013-04-28 01:18:24 +0000 UTC
I truly enjoyed learning from Prof. Sedar. She has done a lot in her life and learning about French culture from her perspective was really cool. I learned SO much. Tests are based on verbal lectures, so just take good notes and you will do well. To get an A on participation just ask some questions during lectures/reviews.CLTR1501 2018-12-01 08:17:39 +0000 UTC
Really enjoyed this class. She doesn't use powerpoints, so you really have to take clear notes while she is lecturing because that is what all four exams will be on. your grade in the class is based on the exams and participation. As long as you show up to class and participate and again take very clear notes for each exam you will be fine!CLTR1501 2017-04-18 00:24:02 +0000 UTC
If you go to class, pay attention, and take diligent notes, you'll have everything you need to get an A. Her lectures are EXACTLY what is going to be on the test. Participation matters to her and she'll notice if you're absent and mark you down after three. She is a nice person and encourages questions. Grade is three quizzes and participation.CLTR1501 2016-11-15 23:20:43 +0000 UTC
Alice is a very interesting person and she's clearly knowledgeable about the subject but she can be scatter brained and basically the lectures are the entire class. If you miss a day you'll miss about 0.25 of the material on the next quiz. Sometimes it felt like she was very subjective when it came to grading, like her words are the only ones.CLTR1501 2016-04-15 02:02:04 +0000 UTC
Professor Sedar is a great lady & knows a ton about her class. She is always there to help. In order to do well in this class you really need to pay attention, take a lot of notes, & participate. When it came down to it I always only studied the night before and got great grades, an A is definitely attainable if you pay attention and take notes!CLTR1501 2015-04-20 21:45:42 +0000 UTC
Would not recommend. Looks for specific answers only, as her opinion is the only right one. A lot of generalization (she is American after all.) Class participation is important, partly bc she's serious about attendance and partly bc taking notes in class is crucial. She doesn't use any slides, so you have to be an auditory learner.CLTR1501 2014-11-19 14:06:21 +0000 UTC
Didn't think I'd be interested in this course, but it ended up being my favorite class. Just be sure to take a lot of notes.CLTR1501 2014-09-08 10:42:37 +0000 UTC
Auditory class. Need to pay attention in class and take good notes and study well to get a good grade. Looks for specific answers only. Her opinion is the only right one. Class participation is important.CLTR1501 2012-12-03 09:19:22 +0000 UTC
To get a good grade you need to study really hard. She gives out study guides which are always completely based on the quiz questions. I studied hard and received an A...it's easy if you memorize the material gone over in class and are an auditory learner (she doesn't use slides while lecturing).CLTR1501 2012-05-01 08:03:08 +0000 UTC
Difficult class! Alice talks very fast covering A LOT of material in her lectures that is barely mentioned in the text so don't miss class and try to pay attention. Her exams are all essay and she is very picky on answers. She is a very warm and nice person, but she can be hard to find. Use group study sessions!CLTR1501 2012-02-21 15:30:55 +0000 UTC
REALLY easy class as long as you read the book (which isn't even a text book and is actually interesting and entertaining)(You only read about 5 ch from the book and each chapter is max 15pgs). If you go to class you don't have to study. Quizzes are easy and she tells you exactly what is on them. The grades are 3 quizzes and participationCLTR1501 2010-12-06 15:11:57 +0000 UTC
Alice Sedar has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 16 student reviews. 60.0% of students said they would take them again.
Alice Sedar's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.6/5 based on student reviews.
Alice Sedar has taught CLTR1501, CLTR3500 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.