3.6

Beki Test

English - Columbus State Community College

3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
59%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

59%

Would Retake

86

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Everything is about gender & identity

2367 - 1.0 rating

The last assignment is a 15-page paper

ENGL2270 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
B (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 17
B: 4
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (12)
Get ready to read (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Group projects (4)
Respected (3)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Caring (3)
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Reviews (86)
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ENG252
Feb 18, 2003

No Comments

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ENGL252
Feb 4, 2004

You start out thinking she's going to be cool. Then her classroom rules are too hard to figure out. "Rude = Bad. Very bad". Makes sense, right? But then it's okay for the prof or any student to say, "Shut up!" when it's too loud. Umm...huh?

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ENG257
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2004

She tries to instill a lesson about why women and men act the way we do. Listen to what she is trying to say and you will learn a valuable lesson in life.

5.0
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ENG250
Grade: A-
Mar 28, 2004

i would definitly recommend her class, pretty easy, just expect to read and come to class and you will be fine. About 3 papers and a bunch of readings and thats about it. She is always willing to help out if needed.

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ENG250
Jun 1, 2004

Her class is not easy. I was dreading this class. However, she turned out to be a really cool person. She is really funny and although she assigns reading a lot, class consists of group discussion. She has a good sense of humor too.

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ENGL252
Feb 1, 2005

Very good teacher, interesting class and i thought she always kept us in an upbeat mode. Definetly reccomended.

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ENG111
Mar 29, 2005

good teacher, easy grader. makes things interesting and you can say **** in her class.

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AMERICANEXPERI
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 19, 2005

she is a stupid feminist waste of time. i deserved an A but she gave me a 89%. because i told her i wanted to be a stay at home mom. and she told me to drop out of college because i was wasting her time and mine.

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ENG111152
Jun 8, 2005

I took two of her classes. I loved them both. She is very down to earth and considers her self one of us, she dont act like shes higher than us. She is willing to learn and listens to our opinions. She gets us to think about everything. Why do we act/speak the way we do? She does not judge or force her opinion on any one.Her love for teaching show!

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ENG252
Jul 14, 2005

1.) Don't be afraid to voice your opinion in her class. Beki (Test) makes this class very enjoyable! Be on time, read the assignments and be in class everyday: and she will respect you even more.

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CREATIVEWRITIN
Oct 6, 2005

She is very critical of student's pieces. Takes off points if the essay is too LONG!!??!! Rarely gives students an 'A' because "no essay is perfect"!

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ENGL252
Nov 7, 2005

Beki is great! You must be willing to speak out and get involved. So if you are the shy type this is a good chance for you to get out of your comfort zone. You will write some really interesting papers in this class. Beki will get pretty personal with you so be ready to open up your mouth and mind! Good Luck, you will have a BLAST!

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ENG252
Feb 5, 2006

Dramatic and fun. She expect originality and self confidence in everything. Be yourself and have fun in your essay will benefit you. If you are can't stand embrassment, pls don't take her classes because she will embrass you once she knew you can't stand it. Beki!!! Small teachers are crazy, but I like her style.

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ENG250
Mar 23, 2006

She is a good teacher. If you like writing about your personal experiences, take her class. The last paper is the hardest one, but we can get through with it well. She helps all the students as she can.

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ENGL252
Sep 29, 2006

I think she's great. She has a very supportive, open look at writing, which is important with any creative endevor.

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ENGL252
Oct 31, 2006

As many people peobably thought that Beki was going to be cool, I did too. How wrong was I? She turns out to be rude and just cuts people off when they are talking, then tries to make you look bad,thats just wrong.

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ENGL252
Nov 6, 2006

She was great. class was fun and interesting. she is kind of on the wild side. can say anything you want in her class just back it up with proof. i wish i could have her for every class.

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ENG252
Nov 7, 2006

She is simply the best Columbus State has to offer. If you want the real college experience for half the price. She is the real deal. You will learn a lot about writing and yourself without the fear of killing your G.P.A. Every student at Columbus State should take this professor.

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ENG111
Jan 3, 2007

No Comments

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ENG111
Feb 11, 2007

Very fun. Keeps your attention. Funny at times. But dont piss her off, she'll blow. She's very nice and helpful.

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ENG111
Mar 19, 2007

Beki Test is by far the best instructor CSCC has! She is funny and helpful and just all around a great person! The best part about her class is she tries to get you to think outside your box, something few of us do. Plus she makes it impossible not to know your classmates. I didnt like that at first but ended up making long term friendships! A+++

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ENG111
Sep 11, 2007

Wonderful and challenging instructor. Not "by the book" ... she's into exploring other ways and is accepting and supporting of all students!! love her!

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ENGL252
Jan 1, 2008

First class I genuinely felt like I took something away from. She is an excellent teacher and loves her job. All the negative comments are from those with a closed mind. Take her if you have a chance! But she does require you to work hard. Go to class and do the readings but don't bother buying the book. Awesome!!

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ENG111
Apr 1, 2008

Tremendous teacher with a great zest for life. Put in the work she asks and you will get everything back in return. Graded pretty easily and classes were really fun and interesting. Can't wait to have Becki again!

5.0
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ENGL111
Jun 29, 2008

Great Teacher

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ENG252
Aug 16, 2008

Great teacher. Really keeps your attention and is very passionate about what she's doing.

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ENG252
Dec 11, 2008

Becki is an amazing teacher. This is one of the best classes I've taken at CSCC. It's an easy class in terms of work, but it really challenges the way you think. I loved this class and recommend everyone take it whether you need it or not. Thanks Becki :)

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ENG252
Sep 14, 2009

Professor Test is very nice!!! I took her english 252 class online and I wish I took it in person! I got an A and I think almost anyone could. The class was easy. At first it was a lot of reading. As long as you understand the reasings, You will pass the small quizzes. Hope you like essays! over all.... a wonderful class -kelsey

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ENGL252
Oct 29, 2009

Was shocked from the great ratings -- I found her egocentric and mean. Seemed too busy (even in class!) to really listen to what the student were saying, which was REALLY strange for a discussion class. She was very good at being "nice" but had a nasty streak under that. I got a good grade & liked the readings, but left every class angry at her.

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ENGL252
Nov 5, 2009

I didn't care for Beki at all. I love English and I love class discussions; however, Beki was very one sided. You could tell her biases and even though she didn't come out and say it, you could tell where she stood on certain issues. (She had a rude way of coming across). She seemed like she cared more about her outside life than teaching.

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ENG252
Dec 6, 2009

Very Feminist, awesome, makes the class feel like a large group of friends. Very enjoyable.

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ENGL252
Feb 15, 2010

I am taking her class online.I truly believe this teacher is a man hater. It shows in the assignments she has us complete. She piles a ton of homework. She answers emails 3-4 days later. I do not recommend her at all!

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1.0
ENGL252
Feb 25, 2010

Favorite teacher, ever :)

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ENGL272
Mar 12, 2010

I took this class on line and I did like this teacher. Seemed very enthusiastic and obviously loves teaching this class. The work load wasnt too much and the quizes were easy as long as you read. Very nice lady.

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ENGL251
Jul 14, 2010

TONS of homework. Unorganized and unclear blackboard. I have almost no idea what's due when or how to do many of the assignments. I have emailed her twice and she responded rudely both times. The discussions are bland. I chose her based on these ratings and so far it has been a nightmare.

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ENG252
Aug 23, 2010

What a wonderful class! I have had her for both online (a different class) and in the classroom and she really knows her stuff, plus she is really funny, though she can be startling--especially if you don't get her wit! She makes you think and really challenges what YOU think--which can make some people mad. She is passionate about teaching!!

2.0
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ENGL252
Jan 18, 2011

If you value your sanity, do not take this class with her online. She is incredibly unclear and extremely unorganized with blackboard. Her due dates/times for an online class are ridiculous, and do not take into account that online students tend to have unusual schedules. Discussions are bland and unimaginative.

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ENG252
Feb 21, 2011

Do not take 252 online with her. Her blackboard set up is unorganized and confusing. You can write a beautiful paper but if it is not in her view you will fail it. There is no room for your point of view, either you follow her or you fail.

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ENG252
Feb 21, 2011

Do not take this class with her. very unclear and unorganized. have no idea how she is still teaching.

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ENG152
Jun 7, 2011

I love Beki! I took three classes with her, and they were all great. She really helps expand your way of thinking and looking at things. Yes, she is a feminist but she doesn't hate men. She has no patience for people who don't care to learn and won't hesitate to call people out for not trying. If you don't like working with others, don't take her.

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ENG272
Nov 19, 2011

I took her class online and it was honestly one of the worst experiences I have had with an online class. Very unorganized, assignments were not clear, just bad experience all together.

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ENGL251
Feb 17, 2012

I have taken several classes (online and in the classroom) with Professor Test and have found her course to be REALLY interesting, and organized. She is so helpful, and she wants to know what you think about things. She likes it when you ask questions, or ask for help. That's how you get to know how much she likes to teach. Take her

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ENGL272
Mar 25, 2012

I enjoyed taking classes from this professor. I have taken classes from her online and in the classroom and both classes were interesting and fun. You do have to go to class, though, and if it's online make sure you get your discussion boards in.

5.0
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ENGL251
Mar 25, 2012

Loved it.

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ENG251
Mar 28, 2012

Beki is a great teacher and I really enjoyed it. I found it pretty east as long as you long along and do the board. Only wish the assignments were organized better and easer to find on Blackboard with dates. Overall loved the class and Beki

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ENGL251
Jun 7, 2012

I was looking forward to this class and was sorely disappointed. This online class was poorly organized and feedback regarding grades was non-existent. I would recommend this class only to those who need a quick grade and are already well-versed in the subject matter. She won't tell you how to improve your writing or what she didn't agree with.

5.0
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ENGL251
Aug 9, 2012

I loved her class! I have taken her online and in the classroom--she always gave helpful feedback to me--I learned things about how to improve my writing, as well as new ways of looking at the world!

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ENGL2367
Nov 16, 2012

Everything you learn you can use in your everyday life and it makes you think a little different about everything you thought you knew about.

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ENGL2367
Dec 12, 2012

Took this class online. Prompt about returning emails asking questions. Decently long final paper. Many quizzes and discussion boards. Must do reading. I got As on all of my papers. I would definitely take her class again if I were required another English class.

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ENGL2367
May 17, 2013

This was the easiest English class I have ever taken, including high school. It was mostly in-class discussions, and as long as you were there you got the points. I got A's on all my papers, which there were only like 4 of. Her discussions make you think, and she is very fun and easy to talk to.

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ENGL2270
Aug 12, 2013

I took her Intro to Folklore class online over the summer. I found the material interesting and it made me think about a lot of things differently than I previously had. I really enjoyed completing her final project. My only complaint would be about the way that she organized her BB page. It was, at times, hard to find things.

5.0
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ENG2367
Aug 12, 2013

She was a great professor. Helped me really develop myself, loved all her papers, best papers I've ever written

5.0
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ENG2270
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2014

I have taken classes by Becki in class and online. She is always willing to help any student. Her class will get you thinking and the in-class section was my favorite because she doesn't stand in front of the class and teach she has every student get involved by have a big discussion.She was a great teacher!! :-)

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2367
Apr 27, 2014

I thought I was going to really like this professor based on the reviews. Once I got in the class I slowly but surely started t regret my decision. She seems like a genuinely nice person, but the structure of her online class is a MESS. I wouldn't recommend this class is chaos is a pet peeve.

2.0
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ENGL2270
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2014

I took Beki's folklore class, and it was nothing like I expected. Not in a good way. She was rude, cursed at her students, and gave assignments you'd expect from a graduate student. The last assignment is a 15-page paper. After 16 weeks, I still don't understand what "folklore" is.

2.0
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ENG2367
Aug 5, 2014

Buy the text books and barely use them. Online class structure is a mess. Not organized weekly list is different than syllabus list. Does not give much feedback or structure. Opens the class and you work on a wed-wed basis. You do all the work for her. Would not take another one of her classes.

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ENG2367
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2014

Overall pretty easy. Keep up with discussion boards, peer reviews, and turn the papers in on time and you will be fine. Her blackboard is extremely organized.

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ENG2367
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2014

If you can get past the hyper progressive mannerisms, she's an excellent teacher. The class itself was not my favorite, but that's nothing to do with her. Grades well, but doesn't just hand out A's.

5.0
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ENG23672260
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2015

greatest english teacher i ever had. she grades fairly, and makes everything about learning about yourself, not just writing a bunch of papers. i hated writing until her class, and even though we had a couple papers, i loved writing them. she really lets out this side of you that you never knew was there.

3.0
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ENG2367
Grade: B
Oct 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not a lot of homework. Only two essays due during the semester. No quizzes or test. We sit in a circle and talk about what we read for class that usually she has questions attached to but we never turn in. One group project.

Respected
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
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3.0
ENG2567
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Her gender & identity class was interesting and creatively stimulating. She was open to discussing papers outside of class, & gave good feedback. She's a lenient grader, if you make an honest attempt. Her class is very different, group discussion led, one group project, & lots of readings. There were 2 short essays & a longer research paper.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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4.0
ENG2367
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The good: not a lot of homework. The bad: hard grader, very picky. Maybe thing is easier for you if you are her favorite. She was not helpful at all during office hours. The most annoying thing is you have to pull all tables aside to form a circle with chairs, then at the end of class, we have to put everything back together every class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENG2367
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2017
Would take again

Was and probably is my favorite professor I have and probably will ever have! No tests which was nice, but graded heavily on papers. Also did a lot of peer editing which was nice.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
1.0
WEB99907
Apr 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She seems to be a great teacher, but the layout of the website is confusing as are the due dates. She lists stuff by school weeks (week 1, week 2) not by dates. All essays are peer reviewed and must have a grading rubric attached. I couldn't find good information on what is expected in essays. She will make an effort to help you if you are confused

Get ready to read
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENG2270
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Test was an awesome choice for Folklore. I loved the class. Even though I took it online, I felt like her lectures were a lot of fun. Take her class, you won't regret it!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
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4.0
ENGL2567
Mar 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend taking this class if you like clear communication, following the syllabus, or consistency. Professor Test can be short and what some would consider rude to her students. Although dialogue is a major part of this class's learning material, she does not tend to allow for it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
1.0
ENG2270
Grade: A
Oct 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's very rude and the class was a mess. It was supposed to be a folklore class, but by the end of it no one knew what folklore was essentially. She also talks over her students and is very forgetful. She also encourages cultural appropriation.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
ENG23830
Grade: A
May 13, 2019
Would take again

alright guys. this is arguably the most eccentric professor I have ever taken. she's odd, and at first I didn't understand her, even a little. she seems extremely brash but she has redeeming qualities, and her class is actually fairly entertaining. it was a folklore class but I did as much work in there as my next 2 classes combined.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENGL2567
Grade: B+
Sep 17, 2019
Would take again

She loves her students and it's clear she loves what she does. She made me really think--she expected a lot, but that made me respect her. Try one of her classes, for sure!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
3.0
5.0
FOLKLORE
Dec 23, 2019
Would take again

Very contradicting in rubric vs grading like I did everything it said in my group project and she was like nah man you didnt do this when we clearly did. But fun class overall, stay on top of the class work and all the group projects especially the final.

Group projects
Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENG2567
Grade: A
May 10, 2020
Would take again

Great professor. Very much involved in our projects. She is always reachable and gives good feedback. Group discussion-led classes.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENGL2567
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

I loved this class. The essays were interesting and Professor Test was super nice and approachable. I would definitely take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG2270
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

This is the most fun I've had in any college class! Professor Test is an awesome person. Assignments were creative and challenged us but we learned a lot & created a strong bond amongst the class. Only problem I had was a bad group 4 the group project. Don't cheat, disrespect others, or have a bad attitude, she'll call you out on it if necessary

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
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FOLKLORE
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2022

Be prepared to waste so much of your time navigating the MESS that is the Blackboard course page. A lot of the website links are broken, and the ones that work take you to sketchy outdated forums from pre-y2k era w/ pop-up ads. The final project has little guidance and submitting work to her is so difficult (why?). The content is neat, that's all

5.0
2.0
ENGL2270
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Test was an incredible professor! My classmates and I had a blast. The course work was unique and made us think. There were two large projects, one a group project. Professor test was respectful and caring about how her student's were doing in class. I would take more courses from her if I could!

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
3.0
2.0
ENGL2567
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Prof Test was not a bad teacher, but the course for Gender and Identity was awful. The book includes outdated and harmful terms and rhetoric, and some of the links for madatory viewings or readings were behind a paywall or shut down. Essays are not super difficult to get a good grade on, and the quizzes were short but really detail oriented.

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ENG2567
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022

This was one of the worst classes I've ever taken. Test is disorganized. Her assignments don't include rubrics and the expectations aren't very clear. She didn't teach anything about writing, the text is outdated and she seemed more interested in material that followed her whims and interests than actually helping us improve our writing skills

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ENG2567
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2023
Would take again

I found the class very interesting due to the fact that it was my first time focusing on gender and identity. She would assign weekly work that would be confusing at times because she didn't explain herself well. She didn't change her syllabus dates from the past semester. I felt the essays were hard, especially the final essay(very hard:l)

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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2367
Grade: A-
May 9, 2023

Absolute leftist nonsense, not a single sentence is about writing/research. Everything is about gender & identity. You will learn absolutely nothing about english and everything about how to victimize yourself. Every week you are to read some leftist articles and discuss them, dr Beki is very sweet and helpful but the class is ENGLISH not gender.

1.0
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ENG2567
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2023

This class is an absolute mess. She makes you submit everything through email and the blackboard is a nightmare to navigate. She is behind the times & stuck in her ways. Her assignments expectations are unclear and so is her grading criteria. That being said, it's fairly easy to do well in the class, but it's still a headache & I wish I avoided it.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
FOLKLORE
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

I had soooooooo much fun with Beki. This was the only class I didn't skip lol. My classmates and I were able to get close with her as well as each other and the class was genuinely just so enjoyable. I learned so much about other cultures too and the group project was really really really fun. Definitely an enjoyable class. Love Beki.

Participation matters
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG2270
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2024
Would take again

She's very fun and energetic and gives interesting lectures. Be sure to have good conversations with your classmates because she appreciates the "Folklore", but don't talk while she is... Also don't have your phone out during class or you will be in trouble. I had a great time in this class and would 100% retake it!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
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3.0
ENG2270
Grade: A
May 10, 2024
Would take again

It's easy if you put the work in: 2 essays, 1-db a week, and quizzes. Let's you take the average of quiz grades rather than a final. You only need the textbooks for one assignment. However, the course is very difficult to navigate on blackboard.

Graded by few things
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2.0
ENG2367
Grade: B
Jul 24, 2024

A chimpanzee with a typewriter could make a better Blackboard page. Not a bad teacher though

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ENGL2567
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2025

DO NOT TAKE, at least not online. Her blackboard is a disorganized unreadable mess due to the colors, caps lock, and boldness and i'd often have to re-tread the same page several times and go back to older ones in order to get all the information I needed for main essays. She didn't actually teach me a thing about writing about gender.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
ENG2270
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Professor Test's Folklore class online is very well set-up. The discussion boards are geared toward helping the students understand concepts better, not just regurgitating the same information twenty times on the forum. The quizzes are easy if you've done the reading. Overall, a very good class and I learned a lot. Projects are fun too.

Test heavy
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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
B (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 17
B: 4
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
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Lots of homework (4)
Group projects (4)
Respected (3)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Caring (3)
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