4.0

Alaina Reid

English - University of North Alabama

4.0
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
55%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
4.0
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

55%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

50

4

12

3

8

2

4

1

11

What Students Say

Gives little feedback on essays

EN212 - 2.0 rating

Really depends on what you like from a professor

EN211EN212 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
B+ (12)
A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(6)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 50 reported grades
A: 18
B+: 12
A+: 6
B: 4
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (15)
Get ready to read (15)
Caring (12)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Tough grader (10)
Lots of homework (8)
So many papers (7)
Participation matters (6)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

EEN112

5.0

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COMP111

5.0

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EN99

5.0

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ENCOMP

5.0

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EN121

5.0

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EN221H

4.0

EN221

3.8

EN211

3.8

COMP111

3.5

EN212

3.4

Reviews (85)
5.0
1.0
EN111
Oct 2, 2008

She is a wonderful teacher. She helps you out the best she can. She is a fun teacher and interacts with her students unlike some teachers.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Oct 7, 2008

She's pretty cool. bubbly and easily distracted but work gets done. she knows her stuff and is really nice.

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Oct 16, 2008

She's a great teacher. She's up beat and keeps your attention especially at 8 in the morning, but she isn't so hard that you can't handle the load. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

5.0
2.0
EN111
Nov 12, 2008

Great Teacher. Easily distracted so you get little done. She helps you extend your essays tremendously. Easy A or B. I recommend this class to anyone.

5.0
2.0
EN111
Dec 3, 2008

she is an awesome teacher. i had her at 8 in the morning and she will wake you up!! She is so bubbly and sweet....she loves to tell stories and she is super smart. By far my favorite teacher a UNA. You should totally get her class

5.0
1.0
EN111
Apr 8, 2009

I really liked her. I can actually write a paper and feel comfortable when I turn it in. I recommend her for anyone who hates English. I promise she will make it exciting.

5.0
2.0
EN112
Apr 16, 2009

She's SO fun and entertaining. You WANT to hear the Booger and Poo lecture! Shes a drama queen so if loud and obnoxious is not your thing, Beware! The class was overall easy, but you do have to DO the work. She takes attendence grades unannounced so GO TO CLASS

5.0
1.0
EN111
May 1, 2009

Great professor my favorite class at UNA so far. I hated English until i took her class. I was devastated when i could not get her for 112. Her class booked up after one minute of opening. She has a bubbly personality, never a dull moment with her.

5.0
3.0
EEN112
May 5, 2009

She is awsome! I loved this class. She takes attendance grades so go to class. Do the work or she will dismiss you and you have to appoligize before she lets you back in. She has her on method of writing that really helped me. She is the only professor that knows my name and about me! She is really involved with her students and their lives!

5.0
3.0
COMP111
Jun 17, 2009

Amazing. i cant wait to have her again!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.0
3.0
EN111
Mar 16, 2010

Hated her use of internet to contact students before class. Kind of irresponsible and changed things at the last minute and caused one to a lower grade than what most of the students deserved. And kicked all but five out of her class because she wasn't clear on an assignment.

5.0
3.0
EN99
Sep 20, 2010

She is a very good teacher and easy-going person. she is the most beautiful teacher I have ever taken.

5.0
1.0
EN112
Mar 20, 2011

I love this class. She loves to talk about fashion and her life. She's extremely helpful and she likes to get to know her students. I would definitely recommend her class to anyone.

5.0
1.0
ENCOMP
Nov 7, 2011

she was an awesome teacher! If you go to her office and talk to her you will do awesome in her class! Best teacher ive ever had!

3.0
3.0
EN111
Nov 28, 2011

She's hot nut hard though

5.0
3.0
EN111
Jan 13, 2012

I absolutely loved her! The one-on-one conferences were very helpful because she told you how to make it better, but also told you what she liked about your writing. She takes interest in her students and wants them to do well. Very interesting, I definitely recommend her!

5.0
2.0
EN112
Jan 24, 2012

Love her. She's hysterical. She takes student life and applies it to academics. I don't feel intimidated by her class. She says when youlaugh you remember what you learn. So far so good!

5.0
3.0
EN112
Feb 29, 2012

I honestly looked forward to going to her class. How many college students can say that? She took the time to know my name and to know me. Actually learned something.

5.0
3.0
EN112
Mar 21, 2012

She's awesome!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
EN121
Apr 16, 2012

Awesome teacher! So much enthusiasm for teaching, and we never had a boring class. ALWAYS go to her personally if you are struggling she is MORE than willing to help, and she takes note about who really cares about their grades. Loved her! Wish I could take her again!

5.0
3.0
EN112
Apr 17, 2012

Love ms patterson!! So sweet and helpful. I hated english until I had her and she really teaches you how to write. Take her if you get the chance!

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Feb 4, 2013

Take her for ENG 111 and ENG 112

5.0
1.0
EN111EN112
May 11, 2013

She is AWESOME!!! Very HOT! I hate English but she made it fun and I passed with A's.

4.0
2.0
EN231
Apr 8, 2014

She is super sweet and makes class more interesting. She is worth going out of your way to take her!

5.0
2.0
EN231
Grade: B+
Aug 4, 2014

Ms. Shockley is a great teacher. She basically tells you everything that will be on the tests and quizzes. Coming to class is very important and she will occasionally reward for attendance. Took her my freshman and sophomore year; would highly recommend

5.0
1.0
EN111AND112
Aug 24, 2014

Best teacher I have ever had. She works with her students and is VERY helpful. She makes english class fun and enjoyable. She also made class so easy. I would not recommend any other teacher but her!!

5.0
3.0
EN211
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2014

She is extremely sweet, and tells you just about everything you need to know for test and quizzes. The only down side is that she takes an attendance grade, and in class she gets extremely off subject. However, she is really funny and makes literature interesting and fun.

5.0
2.0
EN111
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2014

Mrs. Patterson is probably the most influential teacher I've ever had. The passion she has for teaching and the desire for her students to be great scholars is what makes her stand out. She is chill and has many stories to tell with sound effects, but she is very strict about her teaching. Inspired me to major in Secondary Education.

4.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2015

First of all, she goes by Ms. Patterson now. Second, you do write a lot of papers in this class, and she is a tough grader. However, she gives amazing feedback and lets you know what you're good at and what you could us more work on.

5.0
2.0
EN112
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2015

"Mrs. Shockley" goes by Mrs. Patterson. She's a great teacher and is really involved with her students. Her feedback is really helpful when you're trying to figure out what she wants. Overall, she's a tough grader but I would definitely take her again!

5.0
3.0
EN212
Grade: B+
May 1, 2015

This teacher is amazing. She uses all kinds of songs, videos, actorssingers to make the literature understandable. I've never had a teacher care about me in the classroom and outside the classroom so much. She does not mind sharing real life examples to teach, encourage, and support us. Entire class was into her lectures. Best class so far.

4.0
4.0
EN112
Grade: B+
May 13, 2015

She's a great professor but be aware that her class is hard! I'm an amazing writer and she said several times I deserved an A but I ended up with a B in the class.

4.0
2.0
EN212
Grade: A
May 24, 2015

I had an extremely easy time in this class. I typically can't stand lit courses but was fortunately able to bear this one. This was mostly because Ms. Shockley is a very energetic teacher that involves the students and makes boring subjects semi-interesting. She assigns readings with quizzes and the test are from the quizzes. Easy as that.

4.0
2.0
EN112
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2015

She is a good teacher and I love that she is willing to help. Whenever I'd email her she would reply in less than ten minutes. She's down to earth and is very understanding. Overall, she is a good teacher and you learn how to write good papers.

5.0
2.0
EN121
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2015

Ms. Patterson is by far the best teacher I've ever had. She is very enthusiastic about the class and loves to see involvement from the students. She will be there for you for absolutely anything, and wants to see everyone improve. With that being said, her grading is a little tough, but not at all unfair.

5.0
2.0
EN112
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2016

Ms. Patterson is a fantastic professor! She's super funny and always makes class something to look forward to. She ensures her students understanding of the material and does everything she can to help you get through the class. Her office door is always open even if you need just 5 minutes to vent.

3.0
5.0
EN211
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Good teacher but extremely difficult grader. If you are an English major or a really great writer then yes. If not, might want to avoid.

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Reid is the bomb. I didn't like her class in the beginning due to a harsh grade but after that it all went up. She's hilarious, will sing and dance. She utilizes stories and videos to help you learn and remember. Her papers are very difficult but if you have a knack for writing then you'll be fine. Papers are challenging, but don't stress it.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
EN121
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

She is amazing. She really cares about her students and you will learn so much. Her class is the only english/literature class I have learned anything from. She does grade pretty tough but there are so many assignments you can pull your grade back up. I still go to her for help and she's always happy to help.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
3.0
3.0
EN211EN212
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Really depends on what you like from a professor. Took her for two semesters, and even still I'm not completely sure what my opinion is. So here are the facts: lots of quizzes, lectures filled with life stories, and a few essays. Not too tough on essays. Does care for students, but sometimes focuses too much on jokes and entertainment than the lit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
3.0
EN212
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gives little feedback on essays. Sometimes gives no feedback whatsoever, so you have no idea what you did wrong. Rubrics are broad with lots of room for inconsistent grading. Quizzes will ask for obscure details. Learned more about her personal life than the literature itself. In class she is fine, but her online grading leaves much to be desired.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
EN111
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Hard grader but gives you answers and what she wants on a lot. 2 assignments a week the most of the time and is helpful on getting better as a writer.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
EN111
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Grades very difficult. Sometimes can be hard to deal with but she really cares about the material.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

She expects a lot but she will help with anything if you go to her office. She has already helped me improve my writing. She cares a lot about her students and helping them with what they need. I'll be taking her again.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Reid is a great teacher. She is exciting and loves to teach. Be involved in class and you won't be disappointed. All essays are very clear and concise as to what is expected.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
COMP111
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Only class I looked forward to. She definitely cares about her students more than anything. Her class helped me improve my writing for my History and Criminal Justice class. I'll be taking her class again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
EN111
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2019
Would take again

She was amazing . Tough grader but time flies by fast when your in her class. Best English teacher ever

Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
EN112
Mar 1, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher. Very caring and does lots to help students fully understand what she teaches. 12/10 recommend.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
EN212
Grade: B+
Mar 6, 2019
Would take again

I took EN 212 with Mrs. Reid last spring. I'm not a lit major, but I bought a book of poetry because I liked her class so much. She makes lit way more interesting than I've ever had before. She also helped me write for an application to a graduate program when I wasn't in her class anymore. She cares even after you take her class.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
EN112
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Reid is a fantastic instructor. Very clear assignments, everything is spelled out to a T what she wants in each paper. If you get a poor grade, it is most likely because you did not read the instructions. Lectures are interactive and she is very friendly.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
EEN112
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Reid is a great professor! She gives very detailed instructions and will go out of her way to help you. She's awesome at responding to emails and has an open-door policy even when you aren't taking her class anymore. The only reason why I wouldn't take her again is that she is a very hard grader.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
EN112
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Reid is wonderful at her job! She is so funny and caring. She can be a difficult grader but she is willing to work with her students and make herself available whenever they may need help.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
EN111
Sep 17, 2019
Would take again

one of the best teachers I've ever had. She cares so much about her students and loves her job as much as her own family. She makes you work for the grade but she'll tell you anything you need to know for assignments and set up appointments to talk to you personally about improvement. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
EN111AND112
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had. She really cares about her students and their success. She is absolutely hilarious and an amazing professor. If I could take her course again, I would.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
EN221
Jul 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I currently had to take the class online and it was awful. Shes a very TOUGH grader who will count anything wrong. Lots of quizzes/discussion posts that require a very detailed explanation. I definitely would not take her again.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
EN212
Jul 25, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Reid is an amazing professor! Can be picky and tough on grading, but wont give you bad marks for something random or unexplained. She gives very detailed feedback and genuinely cares about improving her students ability to read and write. Her courses involve regularly assigned reading, essays, and heavy analysis. Overall, excellent teacher.

Get ready to read
Caring
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
EN212
Grade: C+
Sep 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher gives SO much work. You would think with the amount of work she gives she would be lenient with grades, but she is the absolute opposite. Basically we have an at least three page paper due twice a week. Imagine writing a 3 page paper only to get a 1 out of 10 bc she didn't like it when you answer every question asked.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
EN221
Oct 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

legit the hardest class ive taken at una. multiple essays and quizzes due each week, very tough grader. on canvas it says the class average for assignments and the highest average for a discussion response was a 57. ended up dropping the class bc i couldnt get a passing grade on anything, definitely wouldnt recommend

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
EN221
Oct 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One of the hardest and most complicated professors Ive had at UNA. Everyone told me to take her class, but I have started to regret it. Her grading makes it almost impossible to pass her class. You constantly have essays that are really papers due at least twice a week. 1/10 do not recommend.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
4.0
EN221H
Grade: A+
Oct 20, 2020
Would take again

I LOVE Mrs. Reid! This is my second class with her and I would recommend her to anyone. While she does assign a hefty amount of work she is understandable and works with her students. As long as you go to class and do the readings, you will easily pass. She is also very funny and makes the class very entertaining. Definitely my favorite professor!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
3.0
EN112
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2020
Would take again

She does give you a lot of assignments to complete, but she is very specific and tells you what she expects. If you ever have a question on an assignment, she always gets back to you quickly. I found her to be very helpful and she gives you good feedback in order to improve in your writing. I would take another one of her classes again!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
EN221
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Reid is a very great teacher. Unfortunately she grades entirely too hard. You have around two essays due each week and she will give you a 0 if you dont put specific information in there that she wants. I would not take her class again.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
EN221
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a good teacher and she answers questions quickly; however, this class was very stressful. She gives a lot of work. Two essays a week plus a quiz sometimes. Maybe the in-person class was better but the online version is nothing like a regular online class. She is a tough grader and is very particular. Really have to work for a good grade.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2021
Would take again

She's great and lots of fun!

5.0
4.0
EN111
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

Took her for EN111. I hate english, but her class is still very enjoyable and not terribly hard.

5.0
3.0
EEN112
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2022
Would take again

She is pretty, funny, gives feedback, and teaches you very well. I would take her again if I could.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
EN221
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 9, 2023

Too many homework to do

Lots of homework
So many papers
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
EN221
Grade: C+
Mar 15, 2023

So so so so so many writing assignments. She is a very kind woman and gives grace when you communicate with her but she assigns a lot of work.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2023
Would take again

I LOVED Professor Reid for EN111. She made the class easy and very enjoyable. She is so down to earth and is willing to help any student. She wants all of her students to be able to succeed. She makes it clear that if any help is needed for anything, not strictly english/this class, she is so willing to help.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
3.0
3.0
EN221
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023

Reid wasn't my favorite, but she wasn't bad. Her coursework is very heavy, especially online. We did a lot of reading every week from the textbook and had multiple quizzes, discussion boards, and reading responses due at the end of every week. She's not very good at keeping up with grading, either.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
2.0
EN221
Grade: B+
May 9, 2023

She did not grade anything for months, and when she did, she would put in random grades without explanation.

Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
EN221
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

I took her class online. Very simple, just not the best at teaching. Materials are very easy though, just read the assigned reading and you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
EN112
Grade: C
Apr 20, 2024

She seemed to have no interest in helping students at all. I've tried to reach out for help during the semester, however, not a single response to my email. Also, she would divide one essay assignment into several stages, so there were always a lot of assignments and a lot of paper work.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
3.0
EN221
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Reid truly cares about her students. She communicated well and gave good feedback on homework. All reading material was free. She offered study guides for the exams. She asked for feedback to improve on exams which is unheard of from professors.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
3.0
EN221
Grade: B
Oct 8, 2024

Mrs. Reid is awful for online, I was forced into her class because the in-person teacher backed out. I've been waiting for a paper to be graded for 2 and a half weeks now. She hasn't sent out any information other than the same "helpful tips" email every 2 weeks with the same basic info on it.

5.0
2.0
EN211
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

She is such a sweet lady! She truly cares and explains things very well. She is always willing to help. You may have two quizzes a week but they don't take very long. She doesn't grade tough. She asked for feedback on her exam this semester which I thought was unheard of and very thoughtful. Take her!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
4.0
EN111AND112
Grade: B-
Jan 29, 2025

Very horrible online, way too tough on grading. And also tracks grammarly as Ai. The essay is split into too many assignments. DO NOT RECCOMEND

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
EN211
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 3, 2025

Just do not take her. She probably writes her own reviews, genuinely awful.

Get ready to read
1.0
3.0
EN111
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2025

Do NOT take at all costs. I do not know where she got these good reviews from. She brags about failing PhD students and appears to be a bad person overall. For your own sake, avoid this professor.

4.0
2.0
EN112
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

Cares about her students so much. She has kind of an intimidating personality but once you get used to her she is great. Some assignments are kind of hard but if you express your confusion, she will walk you through it step by step. Attendance mandatory. Flexible on due dates.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
EN112
Grade: B+
Apr 1, 2025
Would take again

She really cares for her students. She is always willing to help if you have questions or problems. Her essays are not too challenging, and her grading is average. Would recommend.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
3.0
EN221
Grade: B-
Apr 3, 2025

Professor Reid is not clear on feedback, so that grades can be improved on future assignments. Do not recommend.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
EN112
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

She is super sweet and understanding. She worked with me when I fell behind in class. She does grade kinda harshly,, but if you follow the rubric closely it isn't too bad. She gives a ton of assignments, tho.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
1.0
2.0
EN112
Grade: B
Jun 1, 2025

She had migraines for around 3/4 of the semester. The semester started off fine, she was grading regularly, then her migraines worsened. So since she wasn't giving feedback, then I couldn't make corrections and my grades dropped. It took her over two months to grade most of my assignments. Wouldn't recommend.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
EN212
Grade: B+
Aug 22, 2025
Would take again

I had this professor for 112 and knew immediately if I had to take another English course it would have to be with her. She is very fun, kind, understanding as well great instructor who can keep a classroom actively engaged. She has clear instructions and expectations. To be honest show up and try your best you will be successful. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
B+ (12)
A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(24)B(6)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 50 reported grades
A: 18
B+: 12
A+: 6
B: 4
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (15)
Get ready to read (15)
Caring (12)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Tough grader (10)
Lots of homework (8)
So many papers (7)
Participation matters (6)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

EEN112

5.0

(3)

COMP111

5.0

(2)

EN99

5.0

(1)

ENCOMP

5.0

(1)

EN121

5.0

(3)
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Difficulty by Course

EN221H

4.0

EN221

3.8

EN211

3.8

COMP111

3.5

EN212

3.4

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