4.4

Amy Trogan

English - Florida Southwestern State College

4.4
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

83

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

English is a hard subject for me

ENC1102 - 4.0 rating

She may be a great teacher on campus

ENC1101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

10%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
A (31)
A+ (7)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(38)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 46 reported grades
A: 31
A+: 7
B+: 2
C-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (19)
Caring (14)
Tough grader (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Accessible outside class (8)
So many papers (6)
Participation matters (4)
Tough Grader (4)
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Reviews (83)
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Sep 29, 2003

No Comments

4.0
1.0
HUM1121
Jun 10, 2004

ummm open book open note test. What more can I say?

4.0
1.0
HUMANCIENTCIV
Mar 1, 2005

very very very very easy. she's nice too.

5.0
2.0
HUM2510
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HUMTHRUARTS
Sep 17, 2005

Great prof. Wish I had taken in class as opposed to telecourse. Subject itself is very boring for me. No interest in arts. She is very enthusiastic and passionate about the topic. For the optional class meetings she was great at clearing things up for me. Essays sucked and truly took a lot of thought process (probably bcuse I dont like subj.

5.0
1.0
HUM1120
Dec 8, 2005

Very understanding professor who wants to see you succeed in class. She was flexiable with due dates and deeply concerned about her students lives and overall well being and health. Gave an excellent fair-well speech that made us all feel appreciated. She doesn't get enough respect as she is owed. OPEN BOOK TESTS :o)

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Oct 26, 2009

Professor Trogan was an Awesome professor, 3000 word paper she used 1 1500 word paper for twice..freaking awesome, easy mid-term doesn't affect your grade. Over-all she was an Awesome English Professor!! P.S. classes are kinda boring..

4.0
1.0
END1101
Nov 5, 2009

easyyyyyyyyy

5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Dec 9, 2009

Great professor. She wants all her students to pass. Very flexible and kind. She deserves more credit.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Apr 8, 2010

Great teacher! So nice and helpful. She wants her students to do well.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
May 27, 2010

She is very helpfull kind and easy been taking her classes since high school and have kept taking her classes all through out comp 2

5.0
2.0
COMP1102
Jun 25, 2010

Easy Class, she is nice she talks a lot but, she cares about her students. She wants everyone to do well!!

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jul 8, 2010

Very helpful professor. She is always available to help you suceed! Very good feedback from her...and she has some funny and cute stories!! Highly reccomend her so far!!

2.0
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ENGI
Oct 28, 2010

Picks apart your essay like crazy. Keep a keen eye out on word usage, grammar and punctuation. Nice, but not very flexible.

5.0
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ENC1102
Dec 10, 2010

The best English professor I've had for a long time. She has high expectations, but that's because she genuinely cares about her students academic success. Her quizes, midterm exam, group presentation and final exam are very easy. Open book and notes on ALL examinations including the final.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 22, 2011

Prof. Trogan(Sprout) is great! She is fun and super easy to get along with. She does care about her students and wants everybody to do well. She doesnt pick apart your essays..but you do have to write decent papers you cant just write and get away with anything. You do most of the class online w/ ce6, then about 6 papers to write. Take her!

5.0
2.0
ENC101
Jun 23, 2011

Dr. Trogan is a wonderful and helpful teacher. She let's you use your notes for quizzes and exams. She is fair and cares about her students. I am definitely taking her for comp 2

5.0
1.0
COMPENC
Nov 7, 2011

Dr. Trogan is the best teacher. Everything for the class was pretty much online and it was simple to complete it. Its mostly just do it, and you get an A. there are a few papers, but she lets you revise them to improve your grade! Very nice lady, i'm taking her for comp 2 next semester! HIGHLYY RECOMMENDD!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 9, 2011

Dr. Trogan was by far my favorite teacher! all you have to do is actually do your work, which is so simple, and you will do just fine. There are a few papers but u can revise them when she grades them. A little effort goes a long way for this class! She is very kind and understanding! i'm taking her for comp2 next semester (:

4.0
1.0
ENC1102
Apr 24, 2012

This comp 2 class was SO easy. If you took her for comp 1, you basically did the same essays. I was in the half lab half classroom class and it was the same exact thing as comp 1. So if you have taken her before, take it again if you were comfortable.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 6, 2012

She is so sweet.Class is very easy,as long as you do the work.Essays can be hard,but she gives you enough time to do them and is always there to help.Everyone should take her!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 7, 2012

Easy A. Show up, do whatever in class assignment and leave when your done. My classes were 50 minutes long and I got to leave early 75% of the time. Finished the Final Exam in literally 20 minutes. You have to write 2 essays and 2 research papers but I always did mine the night before and got a 90%.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 30, 2012

She is a super teacher and is one the most helpful. If you put the time and effert into it it is an easy A. I'm not English major but the class was easy if you do the work. If you work hard earlier te final is that much easiler because you don't have to score high on it to maintain the A that you should have.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Apr 23, 2013

Dr. Trogan was great! She wants you to learn and do well. Very helpful and nice. I would highly recommend taking her class.

3.0
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ENC1102
May 7, 2013

she was ok. not too great. she is a very nice person, but as a teacher she was confusing and not very clear. disappointed with the instruction given by her, but liked her as a person.

2.0
3.0
ENC1101
Sep 16, 2013

She is a hard grader, picks your essays apart, and the funniest thing is that she tells you that you can get advice from SmartThinking, you do that, they say your essay is awesome,and guess what? You got a 57/100 lol.confusing, boring class, takes attendance at 7:59 when the class starts at 8 and takes points for 1 minute late.I dont like it at all

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Oct 20, 2013

Ms. Trogan is the best teacher ever! I would highly recommend her! I got 96% and 97% on two of the four papers, so far. She every helpful if you go to her office hours. She's very willing to help and she knows what she's talking about. There is two at home quizzes, a midterm, four papers, MHConnect, and a final. Very easy fun class!

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2013

A good teacher, sometimes she can be vague but she tries and she has office hours where you can get help. Classes are pretty easy and she gives you a good amount of time to complete essays. Watch your grammar and punctuation though.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Dec 29, 2013

Dr. Trogan was awesome and extremely attentive to me during a difficult time. Keep up with your work, you will do great with her.

4.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jan 9, 2014

She is a very nice person and she knows a lot. At the beginning of the class I didnt like her but I realized she is way better than she looks. I LEARNED SO MUCH IN THIS CLASS

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2014

At the beginning of the class I didnt like her, but my opinion changed completely, because I found out that she is very helpful, she cares about the students, and she knows a lot. In this class I learned a lot, Thank you Amy Trogan, you made a difference in my life. I took her again for Comp II and it was an awesome experience

4.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2014

English is a hard subject for me. One of the better Professors I have had. Plenty of time to work on your papers if you have a full schedule. Four Essay papers for the semester.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101103
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2014

She was a great professor, i would totally take the class again.

4.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2014

Amy is very helpful in all aspects of the class, had 5 major papers that were 100 points or more. Quite a bit of reading, 5 quizzes on the reading, lowest dropped. Shes a great teacher and very helpful and understanding. Take her!

2.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jan 11, 2015

She was a horrible professor. All she did was give out assignments. You finish one essay another one is assigned right after. She picked apart every essay. She was good as a person not as a professor

5.0
4.0
LITERATURE
Grade: C-
Mar 16, 2015

She is a very nice, and funny professor. But she's tough, gives a lot of essays but they aren't long. And she gives pop quizzes every other week so make sure you read her assignments.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
May 9, 2015

Best English Comp. Professor ever. My second time having her and ended with A's both time. Do as she says and you will pass. 5 essay assignments. Pretty easy! 5 quizzes and drops lowest one. I would definitely take her again. Get to her class on time!!!

5.0
1.0
LIT2000
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2016

It is Literature so be prepared to read amazing work of arts. A lot go writing but easy Helps you study for midterm and final which are easy A's. Discusses the reading in details so you have a better understanding of it

4.0
2.0
LIT2000
Grade: A+
May 16, 2016

For being a writing intensive class, the essays weren't too bad. Four critical essays, and one analysis essay throughout the semester. There are six pop quizzes, and she drops your lowest. Make sure to read all of the assigned stories before class. Her grading was fairly good, sometimes she wouldn't put why she took off points. Would take again.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

As someone who is NOT excited about English or writing, I received much better grades than I was expecting. You have access to the grading rubrics before tuning in papers so you know exactly whats being graded and how. I emailed her many times and got quick and sufficient responses, even on the weekend once! Very good choice for an English Prof,

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Oct 22, 2016
Would take again

She's a really nice and caring professor. She does make you read outside of class, but actual homework wise, almost nothing. There are a few essays to write, but it is simple to get an "A." Her lectures are engaging, and she REQUIRES class participation. All around great professor, though.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Fantastic Professor. Wants students to truly know how to write and do citations.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Doctor Trogan is solid. She gives you overly clear expectations on what she wants for the assignments. She breaks them up into smaller parts so you are not overwhelmed. Do not wait until the last minute to do the final project it takes hours!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Solid choice.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing choice.

5.0
1.0
AML2020
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

GREAT

5.0
1.0
LIT2000
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing instructor

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Apr 2, 2017
Would take again

Fantastic.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Apr 3, 2017
Would take again

Terrific instructor for english comp. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jun 5, 2017
Would take again

Great professor.

5.0
2.0
ENC101
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2017
Would take again

Best. Teacher. Ever.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She may be a great teacher on campus. I would not recommend for online instruction. She is a very hard grader and doesn't give a lot of constructive feedback. Use all the tools you can if you take her, writing center, setting appt., library, tutors.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

She is a tough grader, not the worst professor but definitely doesn't let anything slide. Make sure you double check the rubric and make sure you assignments are top notch or she WILL give you a zero, I got lucky and she let me resubmit a few assignments, but she usually will not.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

Awesome professor with constructive feedback. Won't be an easy class if you don't do your work, but it's a good one. I feel prepared for university because of her.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Very good teacher. Very clear on assignment guidelines. Not too much homework or essays. You are given plenty of time to do them and ask for feedback or help. 100% recommend.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Online class. Small presentation every week plus either participate in a discussion or an essay/paper due (it alternates). Follow the rubric, "check off" what's required, and you'll do fine. Lacks in proper feedback. Unless you ask a specific question about something, she won't guide you if there's anything wrong. Ended class with 90%+.

Respected
Participation matters
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2019
Would take again

She is a tough grader, and the feedback on papers was not specific at times. However, the class is fairly easy, as long as you do your work and follow the rubric, READ THE RUBRIC, you should be fine. If you need help from her, be sure to email at least 2-3 days before the deadline date.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2020
Would take again

I found this class very boring but that might just be because it was online. It definitely is writing intensive though. You have a small paper basically every week. She is a quick grader. Her feedback is not always that clear but she does give you an opportunity to fix one of your writing assignments by the end of the semester for a better grade.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

I took Dr. Trogan online because of Corona. She was very helpful and always kept her students up to date with announcements that were actually relevant and helpful. She seemed to be a very fair grader as well.

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

I took her for both ENC1130 and ENC1101. She is overall is very kind and sweet, and very helpful. She gives out weekly announcements reminding us about upcoming work due, and the class has lots of resources for writing. You will be writing a lot, at least one essay per week, shes a tough grader but gives back lots of feedback. Easy A in both class.

Caring
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENC1101103
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Trogan is kind, sweet, and cares about students really learn! I took two courses with her ENC1101 and ENC1130. I loved her class, so next semester I will take another class with her. The only thing is that you have to do a lot of essays.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2022
Would take again

such a sweetheart! would take her for every class if i could. super understanding and actually helpful with questions.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

One of my favorite experiences in an online class. Layout for the course is comprehensive and easy to navigate. Writing assignments are 70% of your grade (20% Minor, 50% Major) since it is a writing-intensive course. The rubric was easy to understand and Prof. Trogan left very helpful feedback on all my papers. Highly recommend this course.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

This professor is kind and understanding. She gives constructive feedback and helps in anyway she can. There are a lot of essays but they are spaced out and overall, I enjoyed taking this class.

1.0
5.0
ENC1102
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 20, 2022

-Very tough grader -gives very little feedback, feedback is never helpful -teacher gave me lots of anxiety -teacher was not understanding of my accommodations

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENC1102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2022

professor trogan told me to give up on the semester basically she said that it was too late for me to pass her class. and when I would ask her a question she wouldn't give me an answer she said look at the announcements, and she repeatedly sends the same canvas message if you're not doing well in her class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
COMP1102
Grade: B+
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, very picky on essays

Tough grader
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Trogan has been my most favorite professor at FSW this far. No one likes to take core classes. She made it fun and informative. She was very understanding as a result of Hurricane Ian. I would love to have her in the future for comp or something like that. I highly recommend her, you will enjoy her course!

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
3.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

She answers emails quickly, even outside of office hours. She gives plenty of feedback on why you got points taken off.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Chapter lessons were easy to follow. Papers were well explained and you know just what to expect. Professor Trogan was understanding during and after Hurricane Ian, reached out several times to check on class. She gave great information on recovery.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Professor Trogan is a very patient professor. She gives students extra time to make up assignments as well as allowing a student to fix any errors in their essays. She is very caring and understanding as long as you are able to communicate with her. Readily available to help students. She also gives great feedback on assignments

Tough grader
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Trogan was an amazing professor! I took her for Comp 1 and 2. Weekly writing assignments and a few main essays. Was a fairly easy class. She handled Hurrican Ian very well and checked in with students to make sure we understood the modules. When I would email her, she would answer in less than 48 hours. I highly recommend taking her class!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

Professor Trogan was an excellent professor. She demonstrated genuine concern for her students, reaching out if your grade is low. The course involves a few essays and discussions that are both clear and manageable. Additionally, she provides feedback when grading.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2023
Would take again

I got Professor Trogan halfway through the semester due to my original Professor leaving and she was caring, understanding, and easy, and would always reply to emails or comments with good feedback. Her work was the usual Comp work but as long as you follow the rubric you will pass. I would love to have her again as my Professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

I LOVED this teacher! My favourite teacher in my two yrs of college experience. She makes the class so easy that you could do it in your sleep, and you actually learn from it. Lastly, she actually cares about her students. 10/10 would take again.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENC101
Grade: A-
Mar 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Trogan was very sweet and cares about you succeeding.Always gave feedback on my assignments and let me re-submit many times.Allot of discussion post but they are pretty simple.Not to many essays.If you have difficulty on finding the answers to assignments she will direct you to the right module. Would recommend taking her.

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2024
Would take again

Overall a great teacher, very grammar savvy and will correct mikstakes in papers. Gives great feetback and such an easy grader. Explains assignments perfectly and has fun assignments that make the class enjoyable. Loved taking this class and would take again if I could. Does talk a lot and really slow talker but overall great techer.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

Prof Trogan is great! The Class is fairly easy but there are a couple of papers throughout the course. She does give you feedback throughout the couple of weeks that you have to write the essays. The quizzes are mostly open-response questions and the "final" is a paper If you follow instructions and ask for help when needed you will have no trouble

So many papers
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2024
Would take again

Caring and attentive professor. Very kind and understanding. Helpful and effective teacher. Highly recommend. :) Thank you!

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Professor Trogan is one of the BEST professors I have had. She was always available and willing to help when needed. She was beyond accommodating and wants you to succeed in her class. I would 100% recommend her to anyone! I want to add that she is one of the most caring professors I have had the pleasure of taking their course!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENC1101103
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

If you're a Spanish speaker, I recommend seeking help to understand the assignments. If you use AI, it will be known, but it encourages you to do better every day, as this will help you improve. There are plenty of assignments and tests during class, but nothing that can't be done.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Trogan clearly cares about her students and is dedicated to making her students successful. She's a great teacher but you have to put the work in for a good grade. If you work hard, you'll do well and learn a lot.

Tough grader
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Professor Trogan is a breath of fresh air. She's super sweet, very attentive, and reassuring. I took her for Comp and I loved all the assignments. She provides ALOT of resources for you to understand the assignments so you'll be good. There is a lot of reading but the lectures help summarize everything. You'll do great with this professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

10%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
A (31)
A+ (7)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(38)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 46 reported grades
A: 31
A+: 7
B+: 2
C-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (19)
Caring (14)
Tough grader (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Accessible outside class (8)
So many papers (6)
Participation matters (4)
Tough Grader (4)
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HUM2510

5.0

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HUMTHRUARTS

5.0

(1)

HUM1120

5.0

(1)

ENC101

5.0

(3)

COMPENC

5.0

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ENGI

4.0

LITERATURE

4.0

HUMTHRUARTS

3.0

ENC1101103

2.7

ENC1102

2.5

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