She's a great instructor, very picky about your writing. U have 1 journal, 3 inclass essays, 4 out of class essays, diagnostic essay, ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY, don't be late either! You don't go to class, she's not the instructor 4 u. very difficult grader, but fair. U must use MLA format, no excuses accepted! u don't buy bks, she's not the prof 4 u

Thacker is great professor. She is one of the few who will challenge you in a healthy way. I recommend her if you are serious about school... she won't cut you any slack if you aren't.

The only way you'll fare well in her class is if you're already a fantastic, professional, flawless writer. She takes points off on your essays for every little mistake. Her class is painful to sit through, because you watch her pull teeth. She doesn't inspire students at all so conversation is rarely engaging. Take her only if you must.

She is challenging but if you want to pass the WPE it is an excellent class to take.

OK, so am I the only one that thinks shes hot? I can't help it if I like older intelligent women, I mean really, freakin HOT. Thacker is a very nice lady, I got the feeling she wasn't very organized, and I despised her quizes, I felt they were full of pointless details. Other than that, it is a very intersting course, not easy, but not difficult

OK. She is an incredibly nice person, and very willing to help. Take a crash course in proofreading symbols, and buy the MLA handbook. But the texts, READ THE TEXTS, and you'll be fine. She outlines everything she wants to talk about,but lectures are tough if the class doesn't speak. She takes attendance every class. Follow the syllabus GOOD LUCK!!

Most of the comments here are nonsense. Yes, Dr. Thacker does expect students to read the assigned texts. Yes, she does take attendance, so if you want a class where some dolt will hand you an A for not learning anything, she is not the professor for you. She is, however, incredibly articulate, knowledgeable, and absolutely adorable.

I honestly did not learn much and have wasted a semester. All she does is throw out a question and let the students ramble on. She is not clear with her material.

Dr. Thacker is great! She's extremely clear on what she expects and what is required for students to earn an A. She respects her students and grades fairly. Dr. Thacker's class is not DIFFICULT, but it is a lot of work. You will, without a doubt, become a better writer after taking any class with her. She is challenging, but in a beneficial way!

This is my 2nd semester with Dr. Thacker. Her courses are demanding, but fair. She assigns 6 novels, two research papers, easy reading quizzes, easy journals, and an open book essay final. She keeps her office hours, responds to emails, and provides copious notes on your work. I wish all the teachers at CSUN were as competent.

She isn't easy, but she is effective. Don't take her if you are lazy (like many of the reviewers before me), but take her if you are serious about your education and want to be become a better writer. Sure, she is a little cold - but this isn't romper room folks.

This was a difficult class, but one that ultimately taught me a great deal. At the time, when she taught at LAPC, back in 1995, she was a sharp editor and excellent motivator for students who responded to lackluster grades with increased effort. The increased effort on my part was rewarded with higher grades. She will make you better if you work.

She is a really good teacher! Very clear and you know exactly what is expected of you. Had 5 books to read, and the rest of class was discussionsand group discussions, plus 2 papers.(she is open to opinions, comments and questions) Read the books, attendance is MANDATORY, and do the 2 essays (no late work allowed) and you'll do great! I RECOMMEND.

She is an excellent professor, not an easy A, however, ones writing improves exponentially. She expects you to read the texts, be there on time, and to only be absent twice. She assigns two papers, and they must be grammatically correct, if not she deducts points. Don't be afraid to raise your hand and give your opinion.

There are 5 contemporary novels, 2 papers, a final, & group discussions. She expects perfect MLA format, grammar, & punctuation... It is a 300 level English class, though, so knowledge of those things should be expected. She is a tough grader, & she provides helpful criticism so you become a better student. The subject matter is very interesting.

Yes her class is hard, but in the end it is super helpful. She isnt rude, she is constructive, but if you ask a stupid question, ya, shocker, you might get a snippy answer. Just work. She is very clear on what she wants, just do what she wants and you will pass. She is willing to help as long as you approach her immediately. She is great & a genius

Proff Thacker is amazing. She isn't for the weak of heart though. I found that if you show her that you are interested (even if you're not) she will be more helpful to you because after all, why should she be helpful to the people that sleep or just go on their phones in class and expect an A. You need to work hard for the grade you want.

Welcome to college. She expects yo to write like an actual educated person. If you aren't willing to put in the effort, don't take the damn class,

A real gem of an instructor! Zero-cost class, plenty of available office hours, quick email replies, a plethora of extra credit opportunities, & extensive feedback on graded material -- all amazing qualities of a course taught by an professor that really cares about their students' success! A very memorable course, and an even more memorable prof!

Prof. Thacker is great and nice! All texts were online. She gives pop quizzes that reference multiple books at a time. Theres tons of extra credit in this class. We had two six-page essays and a final essay of any length. We also wrote short journals; attendance and participation are graded. She often has us do classwork in pairs. Recommended!

Professor Thacker is a very caring professor, but you cannot afford to slack off in this class. Lots of books to read. A LOT. That being said, she gives you detailed feedback on all of your work. She will also wreck the hell out of your essays! I am not sure if she will offer extra credit anymore, but it definitely saved my grade this semester.

Be Responsible and do the work. You give your classmates feedback on their work which counts towards your participation credits.

She really sets you up for greatness. You gotta read about 4 books during the semester and have weekly writing/discussion activities, but every assignment helps you understand the concepts and prepares you for the essays. She sets up the course so it's very straight forward and easy to follow online. She's so sweet, and made me a better writer!

You will read 4-5 novels. Weekly discussions on Canvas with responses. 1 group project/presentation. 2 essays. No midterm or final exams. You need to show up to class and participate and take advantage of the multitude of extra credit offered. Surprised to see ratings claiming she is anything other than kind, helpful, and cool. I'm taking her again

Personally, I really liked her. But the way she ran class wasnt the best. Met 1x week, took time w emails, took time grading, picky w essay outlines. LOTS of extra credit! Genuinely so sweet & knowledgable about subject. Group projects help w essays--you get to pick which one. Weekly discussion posts. Always gives feedback. Optional final for us.

Read text every 2-3 weeks, Canvas discussion and responses biweekly, one group presentation on one of the texts, in-class discussions, participation matters, LOTS of extra credit, two essays, 6-8 pages each, and an optional final exam. No midterm. Tough grader, but fair.

Took Professor Thacker HUM101 course and it was easy! Your final will be a group project! There are weekly discussions on canvas which are also easy just do the readings and you should be good! She also provides opportunities for extra credit so take advantage! Also you will have some essays to do throughout the semester!

Professor Thacker is a well respected member of the education department. She is very professional with her work, but be ready to work hard for her class. She is a tough grader and expects you to put your best into your work, but she will support you all the way through it. Lecture heavy, be ready!

I know a lot of people don't like Professor Thacker, but I think it's just because she has a particular style of writing that she expects you to abide by. She lays it out really early in class, so as long as you follow her rules to a T, you'll be okay. I would take her again, but maybe when I have less classes since it's a lot of detailed work.

I felt like I learned a few things but dang, she was definitely a tough grader. I agree with someone else's review that she's very specific on how she wants you to write, a lot of detail for it, took longer to write. Her prompts-vague, the readings-not too heavy. 2 passes for missing two days. Shes nice, willing to help. Her essays were tough.

Indeed a difficult class at the beginning. That's because I needed to LEARN. Once I did that, I got the A. And I did learn how to write a paper. She is SMART. As a human I'd say top tier and honest, but as a professor she's tough. Very insightful conversations. Group project wasn't hard. It was the papers to be wary of. Made me feel bad once.