3.0

Adeena Karasick

English - St. John's University - Jamaica/Queens

3.0
Quality
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Would Retake
92
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Quality
3.1
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
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Would Retake

92

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What Students Say

Does not give any feedback on essays

FILM1001 - 1.0 rating

Makes you read millions of her non-sense text

ENG1110 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

88%

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59% confidence
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Reviews (92)
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ENG1000C
Jun 10, 2002

No Comments

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DOABLE
Oct 4, 2002

No Comments

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LITTHEORY
Nov 6, 2002

She was the WORST professor I've EVER HAD!!!

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ENG3220
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2002

I learned alot in her class, even though her views were a bit exaggerated

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ENG
Nov 14, 2002

She inspired my endevours for poetry as well as my search for sexy teachers!!!

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ENG1000C
Nov 19, 2002

very hard, very unhelpful, but very HOT! be ready to write in this crap course

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ENG100C
Jan 4, 2003

she is so hot...her class is ok

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1000C
Jan 5, 2003

No Comments

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ENG
Feb 5, 2003

She is gorgeous... unbelievably brilliant and sexy. Horrible at teaching, tho.

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ENGLISH
Mar 7, 2003

One of the hottest teachers in SJU, but when I asked her questions, her answers were umm, maybe. I've had to drop two of her classes cause she was so dumb.

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ENG1000C
Mar 18, 2003

Most fantastic professor I've ever had.

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ENG101
Mar 18, 2003

So brilliant and inspiring. I was on the edge of my seat during all of her vivacious lectures. She's insightful, intuitive and I always look forward to her interesting assignments.(Not to mention her dark and sexy allure provokes the dirtiest fantasies).

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ENGCOMP
Mar 22, 2003

This professor inspired me in so many ways. She is a wonderful caring person who devotes her time to keeping up to date with her students in a fun and motivating way. Anyone who isn't afraid to pick up a pen now and than will surely benefit.

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ENG
Mar 23, 2003

No Comments

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POETRY
Mar 31, 2003

Highly quirky. Her poetry is a mess, and she expects yours to be similarly wrought with unease and incoherence. Moderately candid when it comes to reviewing your poetry. Her poetry/creative writing classes are a good time. Normal classes... I don't know.

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ENG1000C
Apr 7, 2003

hard grader. if you get a C on the first paper you will never improve no matter how good the next paper is or whoever writes the next paper for you.

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ENG4000
Apr 14, 2003

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Apr 21, 2003

Her assignments are impossible, you never know for sure what she wants. She is also a tough grader.

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ENG1000C
Apr 23, 2003

Best teacher ever!

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ENGLISH
Apr 29, 2003

i never took her but al least shes cute.too bad she smokes

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ENG1000C
Apr 29, 2003

need to be a guy to get an A in her class

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1000C
May 12, 2003

she made me realize that i am not as good as i thought i was at writing. I had b's in all my papers no matter how hard i tried. but she provided no helpful feedback whatsoever.

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ENG1000
May 13, 2003

she is a little challenging but i learned how to write A+ papers with her. taking her class is definetly worth the challenge

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ENG1000C
May 25, 2003

she is very enthusiastic, you'll never fall asleep in her class. i got an A, but i had to work hard for it. Her class is not an easy A

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ENG
Aug 2, 2003

No Comments

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ENG101
Aug 12, 2003

No Comments

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1000C
Sep 10, 2003

i don't know her yet to well, but frankly, she seems VERY weird and confused, as well as confusing.

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ENG1000C
Oct 19, 2003

Shes a **** lol Shes a tough grader, but her class is never boring. Shes mad cool, but you have to work hard for an A, but you learn a lot from doing it.

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1000C
Oct 30, 2003

if your a guy..take her, shes ****..no girl got over a b..and all guys got A's. very wierd and too hyper.

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ENG1000C
Nov 14, 2003

Very interesting in class. Not easy to get an A and her grading system is f*cked up. She gives u one grade and you'll have the same grade on every thing u do for the semester no matter how much work u put in or how much better the essay is.

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ENG1000C
Nov 21, 2003

No Comments

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4.0
1000
Dec 3, 2003

No Comments

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4.0
ENG1000
Apr 4, 2004

do not take her..its impossible to get a good grade in this class..shes a hard grader and just gives everyone C's

2.0
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ENG1000
Apr 5, 2004

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Apr 11, 2004

i cant stand her i understand that college is supposed to be a learning experience but i also believe that as a freshman you should be offered a little help from your professor she acts like we should know everything and if we dont that were dumb.

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ENGLISH
Apr 22, 2004

Karasick is a very good and fair teacher. However she is not an easy teacher. If you are looking for an "easy A" then she is not the professor for you. She gives an essay about every week or two but they are thouroughly explained. You must atten

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1000C
May 10, 2004

She seems to be cool at first but when it comes to grades-u get****ty one. Whatever u'll get for yr 1st paper-that will be yr grade during whole semester(with + or-)!Don't do anything in the class but paper topics are pretty hard. Not easy one!good luck!

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ENG
Sep 30, 2004

took her twice...both times were great. great teacher and i spent the entire semesters picturing her in a schoolgirl uniform. HOTTTT.

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ENGLISH
Nov 5, 2004

Definately not an easy professor because she is a poet and novelist herself so she expects great work. Grades harshly. seems cool but she's actually pretty wierd. visit her website; you'll know what i mean. lots of essays and presentations, interesting topics. if you write really well, take her.

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ENG1000C
Nov 10, 2004

Sigh........!!!! I have 4.0 GPA and she messed it up. I am not a good writer, but I try my best in every class for an A. I spend lots of time trying to perfect my writing. I went to writing certer. But after all, I work out of that class with a B. I can't believe it.

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ENG1000C
Nov 19, 2004

This woman is not an easy class regardless of how good you are at English.She has favourites and if you're not one, expect low grades.

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ENG1000C
Dec 3, 2004

easy if she likes you, very strange woman...stay on her good side

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ENGCOMP
Jan 14, 2005

shes a good teacher hard grader hard to ever get pass b-

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ENGLISH1000C
Jan 18, 2005

Only grades taken are essays, but the topics are very interesting. She's pretty weird, and doesn't really seem interesting in teaching composition because she is a poet. I got an A- but many people have hard time getting a good grade. Also can be somewhat condescending. Cancels class a lot.

5.0
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ENG1000C
Feb 1, 2005

No Comments

5.0
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ENGLISH1000C
Feb 14, 2005

She is Hot~! and the most inspiring teacher i have EVER had. Her essay topics are thought provoking and her lectures are the highlight of my day!

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POETRYWORKSHOP
May 1, 2005

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POETRYWORKSHOP
Aug 14, 2005

Easy A. Though, I don't think she will be teaching this course again anytime soon. The worst thing I got out of this class was the realization of how uninspired and uncreative most of the SJU student population is.

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POETRY
Sep 2, 2005

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ENG1000C
Sep 16, 2005

Assignments are lame and boring and she doesn't exactly grade very well. I wouldn't take her again.

5.0
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1000C
Oct 3, 2005

She looks good! class cancled OFTEN! If you write well expect a good grade(from what i have seen people at st johns can't write or hold an intelectual conversation)class discusion is interesting, if you don't participate she will dislike you. Just participate! Paper topics are interesting and the longest paper you have 5 pages. NO RESEARCH!

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ENGLISH1001
Oct 27, 2005

shes hott .. but has a big attitude and is nasty, but overall shes ighht.. and a good teacher.. but english clas is more like a media class..

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ENG1000C
Nov 12, 2005

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Nov 14, 2005

This teacher is very weird. Always bringing up weird topics, very difficult grader (if you don't write like her, your grade won't be as high as you expect). Doesn't remember many of her students, even by face. Overall, I personally wouldn't take her again.

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ENG1000C
Nov 16, 2005

No Comments

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ENGCOMP
Nov 16, 2005

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Dec 2, 2005

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Dec 7, 2005

ugh she plays favorites & if she doesn't like u don't expect a good grade. i worked really hard for every paper that was due (& always handed them in on time) & she always gave me a-'s. she has an attitude, & she's not helpful or understanding to student's needs at all. i wouldn't take her again!

5.0
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ENGCOMP
Dec 14, 2005

dont listen to any of these other comments, she is AWESOME... there are 3 papers, like 4 pages each, and NO FINAL and NO HW... she is really nice and she will do SO MUCH for you to help you out in the end... just do the work take it seriously, listen to instructions and have everything on time you you will get an A... TAKE HER!!!!!!

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1000
Dec 22, 2005

She's a serious nutcase! If you need some spice in your life, take her. Her assignments are cool and she's an interesting person. She also cancels class a lot and the day that a paper is due, all you have to do is hand it in and go on about your business!

5.0
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ENG1000C
Mar 29, 2006

Interesting, fun, energetic,...no HW, No Final, 1 Midterm (an essay)...4 papers tops...just pay attention, do the work and you'll be fine and better at English by the end of it!

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ENG1000C
Apr 19, 2006

No Comments

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ENG1000C
Apr 24, 2006

No Comments

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1000C
May 3, 2006

She is the best english teacher i have ever taken. She is always looking for ways to help and make sure that you understand. I am very bad in english and she really gave me many chances to improve my grade with out dealing with anything to english. Def TAKE HER SHES THE BEST AND HOT!!!!!

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ENG1000C
May 10, 2006

At first I was a little apprehensive toward her teaching methods because she seemed too far out there. But she really grew on me and I really enjoyed her class. The assignments are tolerable and they pertain to the interests of college students. Her perspectives on life are differing from mine, but I think she was very intriguing. Overall, she'

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ENG1000
Nov 12, 2006

No Comments

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BUS1040
Dec 7, 2006

No Comments

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ENG1000
Dec 14, 2006

There was never a dull moment in this class. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter really helped everybody become interested, and the essay topics are interesting as well. Kind of a tough grader, but hey, it's college.

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ENG1000
Dec 14, 2006

It's true that her classes are interesting. However, the assignments are not. The papers are one after another until the end of the course. I personally thought she is a hard grader. If the does not like your writing style, you will not get a decent grade. Unless you are superb at writing, do not take this class.

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ENG1040
Dec 19, 2006

She let that unrecognized ph.d get to her head. she thinks that her writing is perfect, and if you do not write like her, then you will not do good. You can be Robert Frost, but if she doesn't like your style, you wont get an A.

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ENG1040
Dec 23, 2006

World's worse teacher ever. She gives you an assignment, you cover everythign and then she docks you for things that she never asked for but felt that should be included. You want a title page, ask for it. This isn't elementary school. Who does that? Avoid her, she's a bad teacher. Comes off a bit ditzy too.

5.0
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ENG1000
Jan 14, 2007

great teacher, nice, very enthusiastic, basically requires one essay every ten days or so which is based on readings on topics relevant to society and a lot of stuff pertaining to college students as well, it was a good class, no tests at all

5.0
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ENG1000
Jan 16, 2007

I loved her quirkyness and personality. She's an amazing professor. Hard grader but your writing skills will improve.

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ENG1110
Mar 28, 2007

Makes you read millions of her non-sense text..you have to buy about 6-7 books... her books are crazy , she's crazy... never even mentioned a title page for her mid-term and taken points off for it..

4.0
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ENG1000
Apr 24, 2007

Very hard class but you learn from it at least. She has a good personality but expects a lot from your assignments so it's hard to get a good grade.

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ENG1000
Dec 4, 2007

Hard grader, got C+ cause I was lazy doing things at last minute. No tests, only papers. You do learn a lot and class is fun. If you need help just ask her or go to writing center. She is a bit snobby probably cause she got a PHD but still I think she is pretty nice. I Wouldnt mind taking her again, I just gotta stop being lazy hehe.

5.0
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ENG1000
Apr 2, 2008

Nice, funny, caring. Not extremely helpful with my writing tho (but i write well so maybe she didnt have too many suggestions). otherwise, interesting lectures, several essays, no tests, worth taking.

5.0
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ENG1000
Dec 17, 2008

She is AWESOME! Smart, pretty, and totally cool! Her assignments are fun, and as long as you are pretty good at writing, you'll get an A. Take her. She's excellent

5.0
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ENG1000
Dec 17, 2008

She is the greatest! I've never had a better teacher. She totally helped me and taught me a bunch of new things. She is a very fair grader and doesn't pick favorites(I know, I've tried). I loved her!

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ENG1100
Apr 20, 2010

She has an endless amount of personality that just makes the class enjoyable. Most of the assignments are essays which are not bad as she offers a few choices. However if you are not a strong writer then I would not take her as she is somewhat tough. If you have confidence in your writing skills and like to participate then it is an engaging class.

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ENG1000
Dec 21, 2010

professor Karasick is pretty nice overall. I did well on all of the papers and did not read the books entirely. However she did make us watch Clockwork Orange after reading the book. I personally felt the movie was inappropriate and completely vulgar. But overall she is a pretty decent professor, explains material well and cancels class alot! :)

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ENG1000
Jan 4, 2011

If you have a sick mind as she has you will be definitely satisfied with Adeena Karasick as English professor. Be prepare to do withdraw, and good luck (you will need it with her)

5.0
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ENG1000
Jan 14, 2011

She is actually a very different teacher than others. I barley read any of the books and did pretty well on all my essays and we watch alot of movies which is cool and I got a A.

5.0
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ENG1100
Feb 5, 2011

Cancels class a lot, shows a few movies, always lets the class out early - I loved this class. Only assigned a few papers, and was a very easy grader. Plus she is a really nice lady with a great personality. I would recommend her.

5.0
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ENG1100
May 9, 2011

She is Awesome! Love her! She is so funny and weird. She makes class interesting. The books we read were really good and interesting too. She makes you buy her book of poetry but that's alright because her poems are really cool. Amazing professor. I definitely recommend!!

5.0
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ENG1011
Sep 25, 2011

Prof Karasick was brilliant! She was really clear, and her pop culture knowledge and references made the class a ton of fun.

5.0
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ENG1100
Sep 25, 2011

Great class, I learned a lot about a wide range of literary works and styles, and I started looking at language in a way I never did before :) She may be the best teacher I ever had

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FILM1001
Oct 23, 2012

Awful. Does not give any feedback on essays. Wants you to write at a high school level and if you write above that level she grades you down. Makes no sense and lectures are a regurgitation of wikipedia. Don't take.

3.0
3.0
ENG1100
Feb 17, 2013

I had her a year ago and she just made you read, write a paper and then watch a movie that lasts 2-3 classes. I got an A, but not that easy. She has a good eye for people who use online sources and don't cite. Her final was from her own book and it's weird. She had interviews online and I looked them up to help me write it. Interesting professor.

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ENG101
Mar 10, 2015

If you enjoy listening to a poetry junkie use an exotic array of voices, and read articles off of Wikipedia for "class", you found the right professor. I highly recommend switching if you are uncomfortable with public speaking. Homework usually includes analyzing a given piece to talk about next class.

5.0
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ENG1000C
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2015

She is a famous poet. She assigned three essays, one regular essay, one the midterm, and the last the final. Does not give any exams only papers. Papers are normally 3-5 pages. She could be more clear when it comes to explaining essay prompts. Homework is usually just a reading assigned for the next class. I recommend her completely! No textbook!

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HMS103A01
Grade: B-
May 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I actually had her class at Pratt Institute, but regardless, she makes her class seem easy but she grades tough. She absolutely loved my writing and helped me set up to minor in creative writing but I never got higher than a B in anything we did. Crazy lecture heavy and she's a bit of a wack-job, I mean she's a Canadian Poet, a nice person though.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

88%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
A+ (1)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
A: 1
A+: 1
B-: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.07 avg change
Sep
Oct
Feb
Mar
Dec
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENG1011

5.0

(1)

ENG1100

4.4

(5)

ENG3220

4.0

(1)

ENG100C

4.0

(1)

POETRY

4.0

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

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5.0

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5.0

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4.2

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