3.3

Angela Farmer

English - Auburn University

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ENGL1100 - 5.0 rating

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Reviews (87)
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ENGL1100
Nov 9, 2003

Very hard grader -- but fair. She met with me outside of class whenever I needed help which was all the time.

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1100
Nov 9, 2003

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ENG101
Nov 11, 2003

Really Really Hard. Unclear assignments. No relevance to life.

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1100
Nov 13, 2003

Hard Grader! Cute, sometimes silly, fun class though. I hate to admit but I notice random things more after we talk about it in class.

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ENGLISH
Nov 15, 2003

She's hard but she give second chances. If you don't understand, she'll explain until you do but you have to ask. She doesn't like general answers--be specific and you'll do fine.

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ENGCOMPI
Nov 18, 2003

Take the class if you have a knack for "dissecting" lyrics, artwork, and essays. It's an interesting class if you enjoy reading further into ideas and stereotypes, but I don't reccomend taking the class if you don't enjoy in-depth analysis of me

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ENG1100
Dec 13, 2003

I really enjoyed her class, though at times I wondered what in the world her class discussions had to do with English. She is very helpful, but sometimes very unorganized. If you participate in class discussions a lot you will get good grades.

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ENG1100
Dec 21, 2003

She's a great teacher. She'll help you whenever you need her. All you have to do is meet her requirements to your best ability and you'll do fine. You may not learn a lot, but you will improve if it's necessary and the topics can be very interesting.

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ENGL
May 17, 2004

she is a very nice lady, but she is quite unclear as to what she wants. she is willing to set up meetings anytime to discuss papers or class. i didn't really enjoy the class or learn much at all, but she is pleasant to work with

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ENG101
May 19, 2004

SHE IS AWESOME! she makes you do really well in the class- she is always there to help after class- meet with her before you turn in your paper! it always helps.

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COMP1020
Jul 13, 2004

She is a very nice lady, but I didn't really enjoy her class all that much. I spent most of the time confused. Her class is portfolio style, so at the end of the semester you can revise all your papers. She is willing to talk anytime about class.

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GB2
Jul 22, 2004

My favorite teacher at AU. While not always sticking to the syllabus, she picks what is most interesting. She has fascinating theories on feminism...ask her..youll talk abou it for the rest of class instead of doing work!

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ENGL1100
Nov 29, 2004

shes a really good teacher, the material you study in here isnt your typical english class. which is why i enjoyed it so much! if you want to take a english class thats very different with a feminist/gender specific twist, this is it. Overall shes a good teacher for this class. I recommend her.

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ENGLISH1100
Nov 29, 2004

Mrs.Farmer's class is great and there is no reason to be scared of this class. She is a deep feminist and helps you view the world in a different way. It's really easy to enjoy the class the days that you're actually in here b/c she cancels it all the time! Go to English Center for help with pape

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ENGL1100
Nov 29, 2004

she is awesome! I love this professor! This is one of the most interesting english classes I have ever taken, but don't count on class being cancelled all the time after fall 04, she's done testing then(which is why she constantly cancels

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ENGLISH1100
Dec 8, 2004

She is a very interesting teacher, but she grades harshly. She gives low grades without really explaining what was wrong with the paper. Her grading is based on her opinions. I even go help from the english center and it didnt help my grade.

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ENGLISHCOMP1
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Dec 10, 2004

Mrs.Farmer is great.Her essay topics a fun and there are only three and they dont have to be long. You have plenty of chances to do well in the class with the one page reveiws you write. The course content is interesting and fun. She also has some great stories! Mid-Term-a breeze Final-Not too bad!

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ENGL1100
Dec 18, 2004

If you do not share her views and opinions on things, your grade will majorly suffer. If you write what she wants to hear than you will do fine. I would recommend taking someone different.

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ENGL1100
Jan 11, 2005

No Comments

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WORLDLIT2
Apr 28, 2005

i had her for world lit 2 and loved her. i came out of WL1 and was not looking forward to the next one but she made it very enjoyable. she is a very interesting person and i really recommend taking her!!

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ENGL1100
May 7, 2005

Angela is the****! She was probably the coolest professor I have ever had. She will work you to the bone, but her class is very rewarding. If youre looking for an awesome english class with lively debate and interesting assignments, take her class. Rock on AF!

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ENGL1120
May 13, 2005

Ms. Farmer is a decent teacher. SHe grade very tough, and she is willing to help you on your papers. If you want to work for an A take her class. If you arn't willing to work...don't even try. However, in the end, she does want you to do well in the class...

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ENG1120
Jun 1, 2005

Grades fairly and accurately. Her goal is to improve your writing and thinking skills and she does exactly that. Her class is no breeze, but she is very helpful in and outdside of class. If you want to learn something definately get her.

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WORLDLITII
Jun 16, 2005

mrs. farmer is extremely funny and very helpful! go to class and do the assignments and it is very likely that you'll get an A! she also allows students to re-do their papers to improve their grades ;)

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ENG1100
Nov 3, 2005

Ms. Farmer is a huge feminist. She likes big words in her papers... invest in a thesaurus. If you have any problems, go to her office! she likes to have a personal relationship with each student. She has a funny sense of humor and makes her class interesting. She loves to show pictures of naked people. If you disagree w/ her, share your opinion.

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ENGL1100
Jan 6, 2006

Without a doubt the best english teacher I have had at any level.

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WORLDLITII
May 4, 2006

Best teacher ever! Mrs. Farmer really has a talent for teaching. She makes the class fun and interesting. Just go to class, speak out,and do the assignments and you'll end up with a good grade (at least a B). She likes to cancel class also. I would take any class with her in a heartbeat!!

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WORLDLIT2
Jun 22, 2006

Some of these ratings say "tell her what she wants to hear." Well, what she wants to hear is that you are thinking for yourself. Some people can't handle it and would rather be spoonfed. Grow up.

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WORLDLIT2
Aug 11, 2006

I had her this summer for mini-semester. She's awesome. Just go to class, participate, and think before you write your CR's and you'll get an A (but then again...if you do the work in any class you should get and A). She's fair when grading and a hoot in class! Take her!!

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ENGL1100
Nov 1, 2006

I love Ms. Farmer! She is an amazing teacher and so much fun to be around!! I recommend taking her!!

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ENGL1100
Nov 1, 2006

She is an awesome teacher and a lot of fun but isn't the most clear. She explains what she wants for a paper after you have turned it in. She will help you if you talk to her and she wants you to learn but she grades like you have been writing forever. Still, I recommend taking her. She is my favorite english teacher I have ever had.

3.0
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COMP1100
Nov 3, 2006

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ENGL1100
Nov 7, 2006

when the semester started i thought this class was going to kill me. now i think ive figured it out and its not so bad i can get a b and will walk away having learned something useful

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COMP1100
Jan 8, 2007

Class discussion is good and she tries to get everyone involved. Make sure you speak up in class. However, she expects way to much of her students especially on CR's and she isn't very helpful or clear of what she expects. Very liberal and positions on topics hinted towards a feminist approach.

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COMP1100
Jan 20, 2007

Ms. Farmer is hard but she's fair. She sets aside whole days to review and clarify all assignments. If you think she hasn't explained things enough it's probably because you werent listening.

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ENGL1100
Jan 21, 2007

if i had posted this before finals i would have made a negative post the class was hard i thought she was TOO hard now Im in 1120 and im more prepared than others in the end i got a B in her class (when i admit i should have gotten a C) tho i thought i hated it at the time in the long run this class taught me what i needed

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ENGL1000
Apr 25, 2007

Do not take this lady. She is unfair and does not care about her students. She is in it for herself because she is working on her PhD. Do not take her. You will highly regret it.

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ENGL2210
Apr 25, 2007

Unclear and unhelpful. Text unhelpful to understanding time periods. Very oppinioated , her thoughts or you're wrong. Class way to time consuming for a core class, this isn't organic chemistry. Wouldn't recomend taking her!!!

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ENGL2210
Apr 26, 2007

Mrs. Farmer Rocks! She makes you think and holds you to doing your best, but that is what college is all about. If that isn't okay with you then you shouldn't be attending a facility of higher learning. In her Lit class you get to read alot of fun and interesting stuff and the "lectures" are always fun informative, interactive and interesting.

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ENGL1120
Apr 27, 2007

Everything is her way. Try arguing with her and she'll give you a bad grade. She is not fun. She makes the class way too hard. An English Comp. class was not intended to be as hard as a senior anatomy class. Don't take her. If you do, get out of the class.

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ENGL2020
Apr 27, 2007

At first I felt there was too much work for her class but after all is said and done she made this class somewhat enjoyable and I attended much more than I thought I would. Since everyone must take this class I would recommend Mrs. Farmer.

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ENGL2210
May 3, 2007

if you are lazy don't take the class. you WILL work. but its fun assignments and shes funny in class so you wont hate it. since the course is required, you might as well have fun in it. and i did learn some stuff too.

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ENGL2210
May 7, 2007

Really fun class. She gives extra credit randomly. If you go to class and attempt at the assignments you will do well. She is really liberal but if you come up with your own ideas and defend them she accepts that. No big paper but lots of assignments. You must read all the assignments or read a summary.

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ENGL2210
May 29, 2007

very fun, open minded teacher. likes to try new things. make some effort to communicate with her, and you definitely need to read the texts on your own (most were actually pretty good reads). high recommendation.

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ENG1100
Oct 31, 2007

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ENGL1100
Dec 29, 2007

she is terrible! do NOT recommend her at all. she thinks that an incoming freshman is supposed to know everything about english a be completely consumed in it like she is. she takes this class wayyy too serious. she is out of her mind.

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ENG2010
Apr 25, 2008

K so thanks to comments before this one, I walked into this class TERRIFIED. Participation is a HUGE thing to her, which also TERRIFIED me. But I've ended up enjoying the class...and participating.. Gives lots of detailed quizzes, no big papers, several short ones that are very important though!

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ENGL2210
May 3, 2008

You need to wait the entire semester before passing judgment. She seems to be too demanding in the beginning, but ends up teaching alot more about the texts then my friends teachers. I got more out of this class than anyone I know.

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ENGL1120
Dec 10, 2008

Very unclear assignments and very unorganized. Portfolio style assignments. Way too critical of core level writing. I would avoid taking her class because if you don't see things from her perspective you might not get the best grade.

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ENGL102
Dec 20, 2008

Avoid taking her class, her grading is way too hard. She doesn't make her assignments clear, and you have to agree with her on topics to get a decent grade.

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ENGL1120
Apr 30, 2009

i do not recommend this teacher. she gave me a zero on my first paper because i didn't revise between my rough draft and my final draft. grading is based on a portfolio so you don't know your grade in the class till the end of the semester. stay away from this teacher at all costs!

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ENGL1020
May 7, 2009

She is extremely unclear about student requirements and doesn't grade fair at all. You don't know your grade until the end of the class, and her "comments" on returned papers are horribly vague and useless. She seems great in conferences but her grading system is totally unreasonable and makes it VERY difficult for someone to make an

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ENGL2020
Jul 5, 2009

I had to drop this class! She is too demanding and does not care about students or about helping them. She is the worst teacher that I have had so far, even though she just received her doctorate, she should consider retiring or horseback riding for a career instead.

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ENGL2210
Sep 29, 2009

This teacher is not worth your time. She gave me and a friend a failing grade for working together on a study guide. The entire course revolves around her life and how to relate a movie to the books. If you can't read her mind to tell her what she wants to hear you can forget a good grade. The final project makes or breaks your grade. STAY AWAY!

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WORLDLIT
Sep 30, 2009

The readings are good I must admit. As far as a good teacher, DONT TAKE HER. She acts like she is so brilliant and everyone's brains are the size of peas compared to her brilliance. There's a reason they don't have her teaching upper level classes, but she tries to make World Lit that hard. Avoid her at ALL costs!

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ENGL2210
Nov 24, 2009

She is one of my favorite teachers! You really have to get to know her, but she's absolutely hilarious and really down-to-earth. As an English major, it was so nice to have some fun reads in World Lit instead of having to stick to things like The Iliad - not that those aren't good, but her reads are just fun. Take her. You'll have a blast!

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ENGL2210
Dec 3, 2009

WORST TEACHER EVER!!! She is so unorganized and random! DO NOT TAKE HER or you will suffer the worst semester of your life! I am a senior and have never had such a terrible teacher!

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ENGL2210
Dec 21, 2009

Very unclear in assignments. Grading is unfair because she doesn't explain why you get the grades you get. Levels of work assigned is extremely high and unable to complete. Mandatory to attend class. Quizzes in class daily. End of the semester project is hard and a lot of work. Took a ton of work to barely get a good grade.

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ENGL2210
Jan 21, 2010

She is ridiculously hard, I recommend dropping her if you get her, other World Lit teachers are much easier, she is also much nicer to girls than guys, no reason at all just how she is.

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LIT2
Mar 19, 2010

Worst teacher I've had at Auburn. She's so unclear on assignments and you'll find you're not on pace with the syllabus even though she makes it seem like its what the class is all about. So frustrating since its a pointless class and I find myself doing far more work in it than I do in my sciences and maths. DO NOT TAKE HER!

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ENGL2210
Apr 1, 2010

i dropped her immediately. simply because she was sincerely mean for the first 4 days of class. not to mention it was in the summer when every other professor on campus is laid back. abort mission if you just signed up for her

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ENGL1100
Apr 4, 2010

She plays the favorite game. She loves the people who actually talk in class (even if you're wrong, SPEAK UP! She appreciates it!) I learned that if you talk and participate she actually learns who you are, and she actually cares. If you aren't the type to participate, don't take her or you'll be screwed. I got on her good side and enjoyed class.

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ENGL1100
Apr 4, 2010

I loved Dr. Farmer! When I first got in her class I was worried about not doing good because I thought that I was prepared for her, but she was very helpful if you actually WANTED or NEEDED the help. She was what a college teacher should be like...."the help is there if you are ready to work for it!"

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ENG1120
Apr 29, 2010

Do not take this woman. She spends all her time talking about horses and plays the favorites game. If you dont like to talk, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. You have to talk about 3 times a class period to even pass the class. She failed me and never gave me any feedback on any of my papers. GET OUT OF HER CLASS NOW!!!!!

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ENGL2210
May 12, 2010

Great teacher! You will for sure put some hard work into this class, but well worth it and you will come away glad you took her!

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ENGL1120
May 12, 2010

She is a very nice person...a little odd but very nice. You must go to her class, because she takes ten percent off of your final grade for one unexcused absence. She can also get a little confusing on her instructions, but if you do the work, you will get the grade :)

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ENG1020
May 12, 2010

Great teacher!! We did get a little side-tracked in class, but she loves to hear everyone's opinions on subjects. She is a tough grader when it comes to papers, but if you do the daily work you can easily make up for it! I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DR. FARMER, but be ready to work!

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ENGL2210
May 12, 2010

Ignore the negative comments about Dr. Farmer. She is a fair grader and likes for everyone to participate in the class. You'll get more out of it from the participation. Just follow the rubric for her assignments and she will give you the good grade you deserve. You'll have to work in this class, but its college, that's the point. Solid teacher

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ENGL2210
May 12, 2010

A great teacher! She requires participation in the class which is very easy to get those points if you talk once a week. Read all of the assignments, you can even get an A by reading sparknotes. Just be just to understand the jist of the material and you will get an A. I would take her again if I needed another world lit class. TAKE HER!

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ENGL2210
May 27, 2010

Great teacher! You have to read the books and talk in class to receive points everyday, but she keeps you interested in the books! The books we had to read were not that bad either, great choices! I would recommend you take her class! But like it was said before, just be ready to work! Also a very fair grader and you can go to her if you need help!

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ENGL1120
Jul 23, 2010

Dr. Farmer may not be the easiest english professor, but she's not as bad as a lot of people make her out to be. I got a C on 3/4 of my papers and still made an A. If you do all your work, show up EVERY class, and participate in class you'll be able to make the grade you want. She always offers help, but in the end it's up to you if you take it.

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WLIT2200
Mar 28, 2011

Farmer is TERRIBLE. She thinks that whatever she says is right, regardless of what facts are presented against her. She asks for class discussion, but when someone wants to say something she disagrees with, she shoots their point down and tries to embarrass them. She also picks very awkward material to read.

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LIT2
Jun 3, 2011

Dr. Farmer is a wonderful professor. She keeps class SO INTERESTING. She made me love English and I really am not an english buff at all. She is ridiculously helpful in office hours for papers and projects, and she basically lets you choose what you write about. She is not an easy grader, but if you put effort into it, she'll love you. Loved her.

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LIT1
Oct 13, 2011

Do not take Dr. Farmer. She is not a good teacher. She is highly unprofessional. She tells the class to look at everything as only a piece of literature but as soon as we talk about something in the Bible she goes on to share all of her opinions about it. You have to participate but she never stops talking so its pretty much impossible.

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ENGL2200
Oct 25, 2011

She is okay, but I would not recommend her. I am good at english and enjoyed english comp but hate her class. She is fair but lectures are kind of all over the place and it is hard to take notes. She gives pop quizes often, and they are very hard. She is also unclear in what she wants from you on assignments and papers. Also very opinionated.

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ENGL2200
Nov 15, 2011

She's very animated and funny, just don't make her angry and be an idiot. Do your hw (reading, mostly) because she gives a lot of quizzes and if you can, visit her during office hours and just chit chat about your work, and whatever else.

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ENGL2200
Dec 8, 2011

Did not like this class at all. I actually did all the readings and homework and I definitely failed all her pop quizzes, they are so hard and specific. Attendance not "mandatory," but she notices if you skip a lot. Participation is huge to her but its hard to participate when she is always talking and the same 3 kids respond. Do not recommend

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ENGL1120
Dec 11, 2011

Dr. Farmer is great! She's a little strange in some aspects but her class discussion is always fun. She can be very opinionated about writing but that is easily avoidable if you talk to her about what you're trying to say. Very flexible and class is not difficult. One of my favorites! Only grades were 5 essays and a few smaller papers

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ENG1120
Dec 14, 2011

Do yourselves a favor and don't take this class. Farmer is super opinionated and her class discussions are all about the things she's interested in. She's really different and she thinks she's ALWAYS right no matter what anyone else says, which makes class discussions frustrating.

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ENGL2025
Aug 6, 2012

dO THE READINGS, TALK IN CLASSYOU'LL HAVE NO PROBLEMS

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ENGL2010
Oct 23, 2012

If you can take someone else

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ENG1010
Nov 20, 2012

She is a horrible teacher who grades hard and offers no help. In my opinion she is rude and unprofessional. She doesn't answer any questions and has an arrogant attitude. Avoid at all cost.

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ENGL2250
Jan 2, 2013

Class time is almost entirely spent discussing assigned readings. If you're not willing to do the readings, you might as well take another class. Farmer is helpful if asked but she is very opinionated. Class was interesting and more than the typical boring readings were offered.

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ENGL2210
May 15, 2013

Absolutely do not take. She is not helpful and we learned little. She also grades toughly.

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HUZZAH101
Jul 12, 2013

She was very helpful. Cats.

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ENGL1120
Dec 12, 2013

Dr Farmer is a little strange. She gets angry if people don't participate in class as much as she'd like. Attendance isn't mandatory though, and the papers topics were kind of difficult.

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ENGL2260
Dec 22, 2013

Dr. Farmer was a pretty cool professor. The class was American Literature II and it was focused on the horror genre. The two paper topics were pretty easy and she left room for creativity. The final was kind of difficult but as long as you read everything, you should be fine. Lots of reading but it's all pretty short. Good class, overall.

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1100

5.0

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ENGLISH

5.0

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GB2

5.0

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WORLDLIT2

5.0

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1100

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