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AMLA43 - 1.0 rating“not a good professors very mean and rude”
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Reviews (139)
too much homework. five students out of twenty can pass the class. dont take her class!!
I like her teaching style!
her class is very funny. students can learn a lot of things from her.
she is very difficult. I begged her to pass me, finally.
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ver funny
her class is very easy highly recomended
she is hard actually.
she is easy than Bro. although she's mean but she's kind and funny.
Her class is hard.
man i dont know what to said anymore. she is always stress like she do not have time to relax and i was worried that she acting wild but pretty much the chance to pass in low rated like 30% chance to pass dude.
She is a wonderful teacher, and a fine lady. Her class is enjoyable, and fun. I recommend her a lot.
This teacher is not professor at all, she is ruth ,bad behavior , crazy and show off alot .She grades the students depend on her temperture .Mt.Sac if still keeps her one day will be trouble by the Student . GOOD LUCK Who ever gets her
Worst professor in the world! Picks favorites, and hates on all students who aren't Japanese...especially if you have any piercings, tattoos, or dyed hair.
She is very funny and really hard ...
She gives us too much homework. It's hard to get an A in her class..
horrible teacher, hard to get a good grade on her class, and needa study alot for just a AMLA class, if u wanna get a good grade, i dun recommand to take any of her class, just too tough!!!
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she is funny but very hard to pass her class.
She is a very funny, educated, communicative professor I have ever met. She taught me in AMLA 31 and 54 at Mt Sac, and according to American culture her personality is very straight that was deeply in my maid. Don’t shy and afraid ask her questions, she mostly likes to give you answer with no any bias. If you wanna get good knowledge, if you don’t
She is a very funny, educated, communicative professor I have ever met. She taught me in AMLA 31 and 54 at Mt Sac, and according to American culture her personality is very straight that was deeply in my maid. Don’t shy and afraid ask her questions, she mostly likes to give you answer with no any bias. If you wanna get good knowledge, if you don’t
Last semester, I studied in her writing and reading class. Although she is kind of hard, I really learned a lot from her. She is really funny too.
her class was really hard and she is a crazy person
She has a bad attitude,bossy,and really crazy(rude)
I was scaring in her class, she is so crazed and make a lot of hw to do
she is crazy and emotion teacher. if she did not feel happy, she will yell at students. BE careful! Don't do mistake during her unhappy! Her class really hard to pass and get good grade.
a funny teacher
SHE'S HOT!
I know some people DON'T like her because their WRITING shows everything! They got bad grades just because they didn't study. Actually she's the most interesting teacher I've ever had! If you don't like to see a B or C on your record, just take the credit/no credit option!!!
She is cool, easy A as long as you do all the homework. Quize every class. Take home tests.
At 1st i thougt i will be tough by a japanese but she's a white. She's a good teacher. She gives hw a lot. I would say her class is hard but you learn. If you want to take AMLA just take her if you do not know any othe good teacher. I'm sure you want to learn something speacally 4 AMLA class, can choose creadit not credit no biggie ^^.
She is a beautiful teacher.She is also very fun.She likes to make a joke during the lecture.Everyone in her class keeps laughing during the lecture.But her class is very hard!!!It is difficult to get an "A".If you do not study hard,probably you will get a "F" in her class.In her class,the avergae score is "C".Most of her student get a "C".
Barbara is a beautiful teacher.She always tells us some funny story during the lecture.She makes a lot of jokes.I like studying in her class.But her class is very hard,especially if you want to get an "A".The average score in her class is "C".Most of her student get "C".Even though her class is hard,but this pushes you study hard.Excellent teacher!
terrible!
Great teacher! Will learn things and prepare you for AmLa 43 or Engl 67
The average score in her class is "C".Most of her student get "C".The grade is unfair even if we got high scores in homework and quizzes.
Great teacher. She is very funny and she doesnt like people late to her class. If you follow her direction, u will pass. She is also funny but dont joke with her when she is serious or she will make u feel like sh*t. very helpful in grammar. quiz everyday! =]
She is funny, but not good in teaching.
Don't take her class, or you will be crazy. If you got no choice, i suggest you should be wait for any other teacher. She is crazy woman i have ever met. You want pass!~ don't take her.
she is very helpfull, recommended for non native speaker,u will love her
SHE IS SO HARD, AND SHE IS KIND OF CRAZY!!! IF YOU DON'T HAVE CHIOCE DON'T TAKE CLASS.PLEASE
I know many students hate her. But she is one of the best teacher I've ever met. She gave us a lot of useful handouts. Her explanation is so clear, and she knows students' weakness. I really enjoyed her class very much
I like her a lot. she is wonderful teacher. i never met a teacher like her. she is realy helpful.if one pass the Amla 43w one can take her class.also, she is very funny.i never study her class, but i passed with a b. in addtion one can learn many things from her.if one wants to improve her or his English skils, one should take her class.
She is not easy but she is fair. She may come off as being mean or bossy but if you give her some time she really warms up to her students! She has us to do lots of reading, many in-class writing, and loads of quizzes. I like how she teaches her class.
No...NEVER TAKE HER CLASS. I don't know who said she is hot. But I would like to recommend him/her get eyeglasses. Do not take her class... SUPER HARD & MEAN..
When I heard people saying that she is extremely mean and hard,I was scared. However, after I took her class I just totally loved it! Yes, I admit she is hard, but just because she's hard so you will be pushed on pressure a lot, and improve your skills. She only hates people who are lazy in class. Never seen her have any bias or something.Love her!
She is awesome!!I love her! she can be really stricted, but she is very funny and nice. If you listen to her direction exactly, then it's easy to pass the class! i really recommand her!
she is the best teacher I have ever had. I learned so many things in her class.
Barbara is an amazing teacher! It's kind a hard to follow her class at first. She's not easy, but if you pay attention to her lectures, you will do well. I learned a lot in her class. Thanks to her :) She makes me understand tons of things now. After all she's a great professor! I would recommend her, especially for those who like challenge.
She is absolutely funny and sarcastic. She is really helpful and nice if you don't cross her rules. I like her a lot, and she does teach you sth! Take her if you wanna an interesting professor!
If you are so confidence when it comes to english, take her.
She knows what she is teaching and introduces the information in fun ways for her students. I would definitely recommend her English class.
she is very nice teacher, you are going to learn many things from her, if you pay attention. There will be quizes in every class meetings, but it is going to help you to understand ..
This teacher is very picky... You need to have basic manner and she asks for certain format for papers. When you being rude you will be on bad side Of professor but she teaches really really well. It's not an easy A you gotta earn it and work hard for it
i took her class in Fall, but i was scare to ask her if i had questions, because i felt like she didn't like me and whenever i ask she something. She wasn't easy teacher. I won't recommend this professor!!
I love her. She is not mean at all if you respect her! There will be a quiz at the beginning of each class. Do not be late. Review her handouts which are really helpful. If you take her, you won't feel stress at all when you take English 68. She teaches super clear.
she is not that too great to explain for deaf people. it tough and confused. sometime her explaining is not clarify.
Great professor! Not an easy grader, but I learned A LOT from her class about how to write a better essay. She definitely prepares you for eng 68. :)
Good teacher!Teach clearly!
Never ever take her class. She is so mean.
Her class is very interesting.
She is a good prof !!!! i took her both 42&43W classes and i got all A.. she is a little strict and sometimes gets furious with no reasons..but if you follow her rules(attend class always,speaking english only...) you will be fine...
no joke she is mean, rude, and has no personality
She does not explain clearly on the assignment in class. She is very sticky and make student confusing. Do not take her!
She is mean, rude, has no respect, and make students cries a lot.
In her class every week you will have quizzes , but quizzes must be in pen. She is not allow in pencil.
She gives you grammar practice for the homework for the test. The test is not the for the homework questions. It is not same for the homework, but is somewhere out.
not a good professors very mean and rude
Yeah, she is kind of strict but also very nice. I 've learned a lot from her. )))
She is really amazing , funny, and helps whenever you r in need.
She is a really funny professor, but kind of emotional. Overall she is a nice person. She spent a lot of time on grading our essays and gave students useful feedbacks. Also, she did not check our homework. Many quizzes.
Never take her class any more she is not a good teacher
Worst Professor ever !, Don't respect student at all !
Worst Professor Ever! Not Respect Student at all !
well, this teacher is tough grader. i took her class in fall, but i got overall B. What u need to do is juz follow what she tell u to do this and not to do that. She gave u a chance to rewrite for in-class writing. Rewriting is ur opportunity to go and see tutors , check ur paper with them. That was how i got 8 or 910 on my papers in her class
I really loved her, and her class. I got a B, but she prepared me for English 68 and English 1A, and I got A's for both classes. I learnes a lot of grammar, but mostly verbs. This class is very helpful for ESL students and for native speakers. If you take her class, you will definetively pass the other English classes.
very tough to pass her class, i did a project ( presentation ) and my classmate have to grade me, i almost got 'A' from all classmate and some 'B' too , but she gave me an 'F' at the end of semester.
I took her class from my first semester. She is one of the best professor at this college. she is very clear and really really helpful. you should do your duty as this class student. Then You will feel your successful writing skills after her class. I STRONGLY recommend her classes!!!
Barbara is the best teacher! If u really need to learn something, she is the best!!! She is very funny.
She is so rude with all the students, treat them like special in a figurative way. she thinks because english is not our first language we are 'Specials' like she said many times. Also if you dont follow her rules and dont come on time she will keep the eyes on ypu until the end of the semester when she grades your work she look every SINGLE ERR
strict and strange. Many quizzes. One introduce presentation; and one presentation about your weak piont in this class.
she is funny and really helpful, I would love to take her if she teaches Eng 68
Worst professor ever I really don't know how she became a professor she has the worst behavior and never listen to the student. Very disrespectful with students who are in the process of learning English as a second language.
Sometime you might feel bad because she speaks something bad to you in some ways.
If I have a chance again, I would not taken her class again! Maybe she is a good teacher, but she makes me uncomfortable and nervous. I can't gain respect from her. I don't like her class even though I know she teach us many useful things.
Lot's of quizzes. And the way she grade things is not by percentage but instead you need 7 out of 10 quizzes to pass the class.(for example.) But if you need one more quiz to pass the class, she will let you pass the class. Over all, do your best, and show your effort and be respect to the professor, you will be fine.
I will not take her class again. She is very crazy, and No Late work even if you have special reason. She doesn't have any excuse class. She will give you absent!
She is amazing! I would really love to take her class again! A lot of papers and quizzes, but it really helps you to improve your writing. Just remember to follow her rules :) (speak English, turn your phone to silent mode, respect each other, etc)
lots of homework and quiz. DISAPPOINTED!!!!!VERY RUDE
Hard. But you will learn so much.
she is unrespectful and "passive aggressive". taunt you in public if she dislikes you. Do NOT accept late work even if you are late to class at the first minters or Did not do homework in her way. She does not care how much did you work on the rewrite and gives you not pass if your essay has not included some part of the title. No Extra Credit:((
I have had two of her classes so far and both of them got As. I understand the reason why she only got 3.2 just because her class is a bit tough and she is sensitive to the people who against her rules. But in my point of view, I think she is an excellent teacher. Her classes got my attention, her handouts were very useful,she is a funny person
She is nice and teaches well. I don't think she is being unreasonable for anything. Her classroom rules are okay, nothing too hard/ weird. She often gives candies. Maybe she doesn't tell the students, but I think she gives extra credit if you have the ambition to learn English (with doing a workshop, meeting with a tutor, etc).
No extra credit,even though get from writing Center of our school. Almost all of the quiz get B, at final give you a C! So crazy! Often shout out to student! I cant accept her.
she is a good teacher, and easy to get A , but she always get mad
She is a great professor. If you are willing to learn something, take her class. If you just want to an easy class, don't take it.
I took this professor last semester. She never care what you say. I took her class almost 2 months and never absent but one day I was very sick and I emailed her but she didnt reply me. Plus when I ask questions, she seems like doesnt want to answer me at all. Study fast and I got nothing.
Amazing teacher! My writing improved massively through my enrollment in her course. Her quips and humor also season the lectures to prevent a student from getting bored.
Quizzes were frequent, but worth the while.
Professor Mezaki shows respect towards her students and make her lectures very interesting. She is very understanding and makes English a lot less daunting. If I could give a score higher than 5, I would. One of the best professors on campus. Truly an inspiration for me to pursue a higher understanding of the language. Thank you professor!
Barbara is a great professor! Some student said that she is strict ,but as a smart person you could know why the teacher want to be strict. The reason just only be professional ,be good, be responsible!
Rumor has it she's horrible and doesn't respect her students. However, It's not like that actually. She's tough and strict, but the content of class is very helpful for teenagers I think. Too much homework, and you may be kicked out in the next class to finish it if you didn't do. You may not get a high grade, but if you follow her you can pass.
Passionate!! This professor is a tough grader, but thats what made me better and prepared for higher divisions courses. She is caring for those who cares.
She really cares about her students. She loves singing in class and makes fun. This class will have a lot of homework, but you will also learn a lot in her class. Her class is a good way to learn and prepare yourself to take English 1 A. I recommend to take her class with this professor . Thank you Barbara.
She is an excellent professor, and I am very grateful for her wonderful teaching. She prepares learning materials for her students, so you don't need to spend money on textbooks. She tries her best to teach her students as much as possible, so you will become very strong in reading and writing English. To take her class is your best choice!
Prof. Mezaki is a super great teacher. Even though there is a lot of homework and classwork in her class, it is not difficult if you pay attention and follow instructions. If you really want to improve your English, I would highly recommend her class. However, if you want to have an easy grade, it's probably not fit for you.
I learned a lot in Professor Mezaki's class. She is really nice and warm-hearted. She did a lot of extra work to keep everybody on track. There may be a lot of homework, but it is welldesigned and neccesary. The class materials are interesting and meaningful. If you keep working hard, you will make amazing progress. I highly recommend her!
I took this class for spring 2020, first month we took in class and we transfer to online from 3/18. she is really nice and warm hearted professor, there are a lot of homeworks but well designed and neccessary for essays. the class materials are intersting and meaningful, she also did a good job at google slide, really impressive.i learnt a lot!
There are lots of assignments in this class, if you do not have time to study do not take this class. Overall its a good class and you leaned a lot. Easy A if you study hard and do all the assignments.
Be aware! She does not care what you say and when you have questions, she doesn't want to answer it at all. She is very impatient. And, make sure if you take her class, do not ever question anything she said, otherwise you will be screwed. She won't take any suggestions and she only thinks that you want to argue with her.
She is one of my favorite professors. She made the class fun and not boring. Just ace her papers and you will be fine!
Just come in class and ace the papers. Her tutor also helps a lot!
Her class has a lot of homework, eight or nine homework a week and group work. If you don't have time, don't take this course! Four papers a semester, graded very strictly. It depends on the usual homework to improve the score.
she assigns a bunch of Homeworks every day that won't let you breathe. homework will be without ending till the last day of the semester. she is rude and pretends to be nice. her lectures are very fast and not clear. she replies to emails only when she feels like it. even you work hard don't expect to get good grades. do not take a class with her.
Don't take this course!
If you put your all efforts in, your grades will be equal to your efforts. Compared to simple classes, challenges can help you grow more.
She gives amazing feedback! I was really struggling at first and she took me under her wing and inspired and motivated me to the point where I ended up earning an A in the course!
Definitely highly recommend. Her lecture is a lot of fun, she is very attentive and cares about her students to grow. After taking her class, i become a way better writer than i used to be. Her class is a little bit overwhelming due to the heavy amount of workload, but shes willing to help you make it work.
She is a good teacher, just a little too much homework. If you can get extra points, just get more. Believe me, you will need it.
Don't take her, or you will go crazy. Trying to give you a lot of homework seems it has nothing to do with the purpose of the class. You are still working on your homework until the last day of the semester. Final, earlier homework deadline and asking you to write a lot of praise for this class. If you like high pressure and self-learning, take her
Endless homework and she is a TOUGH grader
Although she assigned a lot of homework, you will get a good grade if you finish them in time. And she gives good feedback, it can help your writing! Take it! If you study hard, you will get an A easily.
She is the worst professor I have ever met, and this class is also boring and bad!! She's unfriendly, impatient with the students, and often pock face!! Too much homework! Don't choose this course and professor!!!
She's a tough grader.
You can learn a lot by taking her class.
There is a good amount of homework but it's very manageable and helpful for our development. She has such a big heart and really cares about each of her students. I highly recommend you take her class!
A lot of homework for this class this is the worse class u ever take she din't help me when I need it, the books is boring if you can find other teacher for this class please do it, I spend a lot of time doing assignments and I don't even think I will pass this class .
At first when I registered this class a little late, I struggled a bit but after that everything went fine. When it came to having loads of HW, she would extend the due date after asking her to do so. Her TC helps. She gives very good feedback (critiques) on the essays and they are very helpful. This class felt like a breeze after I kept pace.
Yes, AMLA requires too many assignments, and if you have jobs, going to Amla 90 becomes very difficult. But you take this professor, many of the assignments she gives you full points as long as you submit them. And she scores the paper very high and the feedbacks are also useful.
DONT TAKE HER CLASS !!!!!!!!! She is the teacher who has the most homework since I went to school. Every day from morning to night, there is no end. Once, at 9:00 in the morning, a 6-page essay was arranged, and we needed to submit it before 0:00 that day. Her class is very boring, and the daily homework doesn't help you PLS DONT TAKE IT
Mrs. Mezaki is very caring and funny, great feedback, she does give some homework but nothing difficult as long as you are diligent and keep up, you'll be ok. Pop quiz are a plus in this class. There are tons of extra credit you could do to help towards your final grade, TC is very helpful. You will learn in this class; will recommend.
Professor Barbara is really hoping students grow, but I doubt about her teaching methods by giving out bunch of assignments every day. I don't think some tasks are really helpful to writing skills for an English learners!!!
Professor Barbara Mezaki is a great teacher that carries everyone along, she is patient to listen and try her best to attend to everyone.
Great instructor. I took her hybrid class that meets once a week this semester. She always had positives attitude and was excited for the team activities. There were lots of quizzes for the reading materials but they were not too hard to deal with. She's generous on grades if you take your homework seriously. I would take her class again.
Took her in the Fall. There are 3 papers and a final. Lots of assignments, teamwork, and presentations every day. She has great energy and is willing to help her students. She makes the class enjoyable and gives activities that encourage us to step out of our comfort zones. Easy A if you do homework, study, and engage in the class.
She was my first English Writing class teacher. Professor Mezaki is nice and caring. If you do your homework properly and interact in class, it will be an easy class. I enjoyed reading her material and the final project was easy. I would take her class again. It is a great class to practice your writing.
Professor Mezaki's class has a lot of assignments, but she's generous on grading if you stay on top of the work. The material can be challenging, but using unstuck AI along with the textbook really helped me ace this course.
I took prof Barbara as my first Eng course in Mt.sac. ppl say her lecture has a lot of assignments but it is doable. The professor herself is very kind and caring. I liked the book we read in class, it changed my perspective in life. But it is a bit time consuming!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
81%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.08 avg changeRatings by Course
AMLA5455
5.0
(1)AMLA55
5.0
(1)LITERATURE
5.0
(1)6531365325
5.0
(1)6534565357
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
AMLAREADING
5.0
AMLA55
5.0
AMLA5154
5.0
JAPANESE4
5.0
AMLAR33
5.0