3.0

Deborah Wilson

English - Illinois Central College

3.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
23%
Would Retake
141
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3.0
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

23%

Would Retake

141

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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141 total ratings

5

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What Students Say

Literally never talked about English once

ENG111 - 2.0 rating

Tends to be somewhat rude to her students

ENG111 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

53%

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So many papers (6)
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COMPFILM

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ENG110

4.6

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ENGLISH111

3.5

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HUMAN125

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ENGL112

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Reviews (140)
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COMPFILM
Nov 3, 2003

Dr. Wilson was by far my favorite professor at ICC. She made class always interesting. Her classes were more discussion courses than lectures. She got us involved and tried to be funny and was successful sometimes. I highly reccomend her.

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ENG111
Dec 22, 2003

Dr. Wilson was very easy. We wrote 4 papers all semester, and one was our research paper. She allows you to do revisions after she grades your first draft and tells you what you did wrong, at which she will average your 2 grades to get your final grade.

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ENG111
Feb 18, 2004

GREAT class!

5.0
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HUMAN125
May 3, 2004

Awesome teacher. Not much work. Easy A.

4.0
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ENG110
May 7, 2004

No Comments

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J123
Aug 24, 2004

I LEARNED ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! She stood up the class about 5 times and forgot to give students back their assignments. WE HATE HER!!!

2.0
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ENG111
Aug 26, 2004

She is not very clear in what she wants from us. She is also not organized.

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ENGL111
Sep 9, 2004

not very clear.....total scatter brain....always unprepared

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ENGL111
Oct 28, 2004

Not that bad of a teacher, but the first couple of papers seem to be graded really hard. Then it got some what easier.

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ENG111
Nov 10, 2004

Classtime is pretty pointless - usually discuss various political issues. Only 3 short papers & 1 research paper the whole semester. No other homework except an occasional reading assignment. Very generous about due dates - often pushed them back & always accepted lates. Grades pretty fairly.

2.0
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ENG111
Nov 11, 2004

don't take it if you think its going to be english class, its actually political science. she is not very "with it" and she is always late and is always unorganized, rather clueless actually

2.0
1.0
FILM110
Nov 14, 2004

Not quite with it. We watched the beginning of Singin' in the Rain 3 times and the ending only once because she wasn't sure how to fast forward. We watched it on laser disk, DVD, and VHS. Really easy tests. Doesn't entirely read tests. Points given on very wrong answers. Only reads certain questions

5.0
1.0
FILM110
Nov 17, 2004

Easy A people, just sit back and sleep. I didn't even take the midterm and I still got an A in her class.

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ENGLISH111
Grade: C
Jan 21, 2005

she's eccentric, okay, she doesn't give papers back very quickly, yea....comes off as a militant feminist, yea...but I genuinly liked her class, she wrote helpful and interesting comments, she's fun, animated, a little weird-yes but its better than a little boring and she doesn't grade harshly.

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ENG111
Mar 18, 2005

No Comments

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ENG111
Mar 25, 2005

She is very eccentric, unorganized, and always late for classes. Preaches more about politics and her views than about actual english, sometimes funny, but very boring, I didn't learn a thing!

3.0
2.0
ENGL111
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2005

Extremely unorganized, but hilarious! Just pay attention if you can, and listen to her. I bet she'd be someone really cool to talk to outside of class, but in class it's basically a waste of time. Gives me the credit though, so I'm not complainin'!

2.0
1.0
FILM110
Grade: D
Apr 28, 2005

sit back and enjoy the show! she knows nothing about vcrs/dvds! someone had to help her figure it out every class! EASY A i never opend the book, or did anyting in class. watch the movie and you will be fine. she sucks talking about things though. kinda a b*tch as well! overall easy A. be in class.

4.0
2.0
HUMAN125
Grade: A
May 6, 2005

Very interesting teacher. The only hard part of the class was the 6-8 page paper that was due, though she does grade easily. Her not being good with new technology was not a problem with this particular class.

2.0
2.0
ENG111
May 13, 2005

Talks about politics all the time and talks about everything except for english

5.0
2.0
ENG111
May 16, 2005

A lot of politics involved, yet it was still a great class. Don't be afraid to state your opinion in your papers. The more you state your opinion, the better you'll do. Overall, a great teacher.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
May 16, 2005

if you just give her your input and stay active during the class it is sooo simple. she will fall in love with you and give you an A. she's a hoot too... very very funny and opinionated. she misses a lot of classes so you hardly have to be there.. :)

2.0
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ENG111
May 19, 2005

if you want an english class.. dont take this one.. it was political science.. shes very unorganzied..hardley ever shows up to class.. big waste of my time.. but i guess i cant complain..i got an A

2.0
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ENG111
Jul 1, 2005

I think i was in class more than she was. She was a very political person that did not take other opinoins well at all. I sat in the back of her class and played games all hour on the computer. I didn't listen to one thing she said or buy a book. I got an A.

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FILM110
Aug 16, 2005

I had a blast in this class.Its very easy. Just show up in class, be respectful,if you dont know ask, and you'll do great. I was not that interesed in the class before I took it, but now i'm glad I did, cause I got an A. I liked her so well i'm taking her for Eng.111.

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HUM125
Sep 5, 2005

She's a fun teacher. Everyone else has said all there is to say.

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2.0
ENGLISH111
Sep 6, 2005

Dr. Wilson is by far one of the best English teachers I've had. She is very clear in what she wants and her assignments are very easy if you follow what is on the sheet. She is very understanding and was very helpful when I needed to miss class for famil

5.0
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ENG110
Grade: A
Sep 18, 2005

I cant believe Dr. Wilson not only has bad reviews, but from people who got A's in her class! What is wrong with you people. Only had to do 4 papers for her class, and let you have 1 revision for each to bring your grade up. We usually spent the whole lecture time debating current events. Very smart, witty, and highly reccomended!!

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J123
Sep 30, 2005

Man, I hate the taste of bile...

4.0
4.0
ENGLISH111
Oct 9, 2005

Completely misunderstood teacher and person in general... She IS a bit different but if you put a little effort into your thoughts and participate in class you will be fine.

5.0
2.0
HUM125
Nov 9, 2005

Her workload is light and manageable. This class consists of mostly lecture/class discussion. She can sometimes be very opinionated, but I agree she is misunderstood. Sometimes I want to laugh, and sometimes crawl under my desk. However, this class is very doable

5.0
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ENG111
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2005

Dr. wilson is a great teacher who makes class interresting and debatable. Only had four papers to write and they were easy to do. She tells you exactly what she wants in your paper. She's awesome for film 110 to.

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ENG111
Dec 20, 2005

This class is great, and i only had to write four papers. She is opinionated but she will listen to your opinion and willnot take off points. She is a very nice woman, and I would recommend taking her class.

4.0
2.0
FILM110
Jan 15, 2006

had her for a minimester and she was very easy i would take her again

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2.0
ENG111
Feb 21, 2006

Very unique experience. She's a good teacher

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ENG111
Apr 18, 2006

BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD, I WISH SHE TAUGHT OTHER CLASSES I HAD TO TAKE. SHE IS VER HELPFUL, VERY FAIR AND TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

5.0
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FILM110
Jun 2, 2006

At first, she comes off a little tough. But very quickly you'll realize that she's a great teacher. Cares about what the students are learning and will help you out if you ask.

5.0
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ENG111
Oct 9, 2006

Amazing teacher. Sure she might challenge you, but isn't that what you want out of a teacher? Take her, you will fall in love with her.

4.0
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ENGL111
Oct 27, 2006

she had very intersting discussions in this class. there's not much homework. the only homework is writing the papers. after she grades them and gives them back to you, you revise them and then give them back to her and she takes the average of the 2 grades. she is a very nice person, but just don't expect to be a slacker around her!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Nov 16, 2006

Dr. Wilson was more then helpful in her description of the course requirements. She also gives you the opportunity to revise your papers after she has read them.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Dec 9, 2006

Dr. Wilson is a great teacher. She has an incredible amount of knowledge and is very helpful; of course she doesn't know you need to be helped unless you ask. She pushes essay writing to a higher level. The first class was strange and I thought, "Uh oh." But, the thought changed within minutes. She teaches you to read critically also.

4.0
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ENG111
Dec 27, 2006

this class was really easy, and dr wilson is very laid back. she cancels class a lot too! sometimes she is bizarre, but she has everyone's best in mind!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jan 15, 2007

At first I thought she was just another liberal professor, but she doesn't push her views on you. She just wants you to think! She gives constructive criticism on each 1st draft for you to correct, and averages the grade. An easy teacher if you pay attention and do the work. Excellent teacher.

4.0
1.0
FILM110
Mar 18, 2007

This was a fun class and an easy A. You watch a bunch of movies really old and some new, then talk about the color scheme, lighting, and screenshots. She will teach you about these things, most of this stuff you already know if you are a movie watcher. Testing is multiple choice, match, essays, and extra credit of course, that really help.

2.0
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FILM110
May 17, 2007

She asks questions on quizes that were not covered in class or the text. Also she doesn't speak up so it's hard to understand what she's saying half the time.

5.0
1.0
FILM110
Jun 5, 2007

She is the best teacher I have ever had at ICC

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ENGL111
Aug 6, 2007

Really excellent teacher! She is not easy but she's extremely fair. She will give you all the help you need or ask for. Plenty of time to do papers. Cuts class short if she thinks you need it or if she has accomplished what she planned. I recommend.

4.0
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FILM110
Aug 16, 2007

This lady's a little on the coo coo side if you ask me lol I took this as a minimester and was so glad b/c it would have been so drug out over a semester.The test/quizes are easy but there are some ?'s that she doesn't cover, but u just bull crap your way through them all, literally! and you get them right. She's kinda humorous as times too.

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ENGL111
Aug 20, 2007

she's a crazy one. on the very first day of class, the first words she said to our class was "welcome to hell." haha but she's a great teacher. she is fair and lets you know what you think. some material covered in class is irrelevant to what you are studying. grades papers hard but tells you EXACTLY how to fix them. easy passing class. RECOMMEND!

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FILM110
Dec 14, 2007

This lady has serious issues. She puts stuff on test that you have never even heard of before and she does not know how to teach. do not take this class

4.0
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FILM110
Jan 17, 2008

easy A. look over the bold words in the textbook and complete the short study guides and you will do well. i am an average student and was able to get a 99% i think. so i recommend to all

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HUMAN125
Mar 12, 2008

Debra is not my favorite teacher. As far as work goes, all you do in class is watch movies and talk about nonsense related to humanities. I was excited to start this class until all we talked about was death and war. I have nightmare. She should stick to teaching English and get away from Humanities.

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ENG111
Apr 7, 2008

This lady is crazy! She's constantly late for class by a normal of 10-14 minutes, today it was 20. If she does teach she talks about completely random stuff that really has nothing to do with what we're doing. She grades HARD and although she may tell you what to fix in your paper, she still finds something else wrong. Don't take this class!

3.0
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ENG111
May 16, 2008

I had her for Film 110 and Eng 111. both were easy but I feel as if I am a better at writing papers. I feel as if I learned more about films. Her film class is very easy, Eng is a little harder but still easy if you try hard. She does seem to care about the students, she's a little eccentric but nice. If you have to take Eng 111 take it w/ Wilson!!

4.0
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ENG111
Jun 23, 2008

It is an ok class, she grades moderate on your first draft but then bumps your grade up a lot on revisions. However, I did think it was extremely annoying for her to show up every day 20 minutes late. Then she would punish kids who left because they thought she was a no show.

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HUMAN125
Jul 23, 2008

I agree with the comment with someone a few comments down... I was excited about this class but all dr. wilson talked about was death and war! It was scary, actually. I dreaded coming to class to hear about things that did not relate to humanities at all and scared me! Pretty easy A though.... a few papers but thats it.

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ENG111
Jul 30, 2008

Her bark is way worse than her bite. She's pretty feminist and really likes politics, but she's a great woman. She'll help you anytime you need it. Put forth the hard effort and it'll be fine!

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ENGL111
Dec 9, 2008

She's helpful with extending due dates and she gives you a LOT of comments on your work and lets you revise every paper so you can do better on it and improve. So, educationally shes pretty good. however, expect to be writing about politics 95% of the time. She's pretty stubborn and argumentative. kinda grouchy. but she's leniant w/ dates so its OK

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ENG110
Jan 4, 2009

She is a very fair grader. She gives plenty of notice on assignments, and is extremely helpful on your assignments. She makes herself readily avalible to the students. She loves to get class discussions going. Never a dull lecture class. And she is very careful to never waste your time.

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LIT110
Oct 18, 2009

SHE IS ALWAYS LATE FOR CLASS! or just doesnt show up..besides that i think she is a good teacher.

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ENGL111
May 2, 2010

I loved Dr. Wilson. Although sometimes the assignments were hard to understand, she was always happy to help, and if you needed extra help she is very understanding. She's a great teacher.

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HUMAN125
May 10, 2010

Took this class in the spring of 07. All assignments and tests are essays. She lets you use notes and printouts on tests and you get to revise any essay assignments. You watch movies in her class every few weeks but pay attention because youll be writing an essay about them. Id recommend her to anyone taking this class.

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LIT110
May 20, 2010

I like Dr. Wilson. She's tries to come off hard but she's nice. Although, her classes are very BORING. Shes a good teacher tho

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FILM110
May 28, 2010

Taking her as mini and it is the easiest class. She is very intelligent but she knows not everyone has a big interest in sitting in class all day. Really glad I took this as a mini because this class would seem so long througout an entire semester. I recommend her.

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LIT110
Aug 19, 2010

Lecture is SOOO boring! Writes pointless notes on the powerpoint that have nothing to do with the actual tests. Tests and papers were really easy tho because she tells u exactly what she wants!

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ENG111
Aug 27, 2010

I would recommend Dr. Wilson. Does not clarify well in class but any questions and she will be more than happy to help. I thought she graded very well. She strives to try hard and for your benefit to pass you.

5.0
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ENGL111
Sep 21, 2010

Ive taken her for Film, English 111 and Literature and Humanities. She is astounding, funny, helpful.. okay sometimes she rolls in to class 5 minutes late, which is fine by me! As long as you love writing essays you will do great! Fascinating subjects, never makes you learn anything pointless.Def RECOMMEND!Shes an inspiration,so helpful.

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HUMAN125
Jan 18, 2011

Dr. Wilson is hilarious, she's very smart & her class is ridiculously easy. She is easy to talk to, and will work with the student if they ask for it.

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ENG111
Aug 2, 2011

Best teacher I have ever had. Very difficult grading but I feel I most improved in her class. Lots of writing and research. She is not a "snuggly" person. Exactly what I expected all professors to be like. Think Dr. Cox from Scrubs but a woman. Like I said, my favorite teacher I have ever had.

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LIT110
Oct 18, 2011

This professor is hard to understand. She rambles on and on about movies and places that are not only irrelevant but unheard of by the entirety of the class. Then she expects us to take notes on her psychobable and then take a test on it. also she grades very unfairly. She will mark off points for the little things. this is an INTRO COURSE!

4.0
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LIT110
Nov 11, 2011

Her lectures are just pointless rambling, but the class itself isn't hard. I would recommend her as a teacher and would take one of her classes again.

5.0
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FILM110
Nov 16, 2011

I took this class summer 2011 and she was great! I don't know what a lot of people are saying but if u do the study guide and ask questions she tells u exactly what she wants on her test. No way to fail this Film class what so ever unless you're lazy... point blank. Great professor!!!

2.0
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LIT110
Dec 8, 2011

Her lectures usually make absolutely no sense, she just babbles about off topic things she heard on NPR or stuff from her Film class. She gives you essays to write that are unclear, and when she critiques what you've written you're guessing what she is trying to say. If you're good at B.S.ing your work you'll do fine. She grades hard though.

3.0
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ENG111
Jan 16, 2012

Dr. Wilson can seem very intimidating, but it gets better the farther you get into the semester. She likes to ramble...a lot. I actually did very well on the papers. You always get the chance the revise. She extended deadlines a lot and is willing to help if you are sincere and willing to improve. No other homework except papers and revisions!

3.0
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ENG111
May 2, 2012

She loves to ramble off topic a lot. She loves people that debate with her though. As long as you revise your papers like she wants them then you should be fine. I didnt seem to learn anything in the class but the papers were super easy and you always get to revise them to get a better grade.

5.0
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FILM110
May 12, 2012

I took her for film 110 and Eng 111. take her for both! she is hilarious. Film, you watch movies (cancels half the time) and the exams are the study guides. if you just memorize the terms and can explain somewhat for the film interpretations then you will get an A everytime.

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ENG111
May 12, 2012

Don't buy the book. she cancels half the time due not much new material needs to be talked about.

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ENG111
May 12, 2012

Don't buy the book. she cancels half the time due not much new material needs to be talked about.she just asigns the paper and you can write it the night before its due really.

2.0
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ENGL112
Nov 1, 2012

NEVER GET TO DO WORK IN CLASS. NEVER EVEN TALK ABOUT ENGLISH IN CLASS. GRADES REALLY HARD. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU CAN HELP IT!!!! BAAAAAD.

4.0
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FILM110
Dec 5, 2012

the class overall wasnt to bad. it wasnt extremely difficult but the ovies are old school and can sometimes be boring. wilson is very sarcastic but will answer any questions to the best of her ability.

4.0
1.0
FILM110
Dec 12, 2012

We really never talked in class about anything but we did watch some good movies. Her class is super duper easy if you study a little. The lowest grade I obtained was a B on her first quiz. She is funny and very sarcastic.

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ENG110
Jan 24, 2013

love love love Dr. Wilson. Very easy class and she is 100 % helpful if you speak up.

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FILM110
Nov 5, 2013

Only grades you have are tests. They are easy to get an A on, if you study a little bit. The tests are over definitions, memorize those and you'll be fine.

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ENGL111
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2014

Nice lady, grades fairly as long as you do the work. Allows time in class for you to work on assignments. I took both classes during summer. She grades your first draft and averages it with your final draft. Does NOT spend ANY time discussing formatting, outline, or any essentials for paper writing. Felt like I winged it half the time.

4.0
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ENGL111
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2014

Lectures were boring and she rambled off on tangents. However if you show up and speak up then she is more than happy to help. Her feedback can be tough to understand at times but if you ask her to clarify she will try her best to help you understand. Seems really tough at first but she is actually pretty easy going.

4.0
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HUMAN125
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2014

Easy class; we watched a lot of movies and had class discussions. Only two papers per semester, a midterm, and a final test. Very manageable, but sometimes it was hard to follow her train of thought. She's really funny and personable too!

5.0
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HUMAN125
Dec 14, 2014

I had Dr. Wilson last spring for Humanities 125. She's very easy going and likable. She cancelled class quite a few times, which helped when I couldn't show up to lecture. We only had one book to read and watched a lot of movies. The material was simple, but make sure to take notes because you can use them on the midterm and final. Highly recommend

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ENGL111
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2014

I have mixed feelings. Good: she tells you exactly what she wants fixed on papers and her classes are often cancelled entirely or short. Bad: she is a VERY picky grader. I once got marked down a letter grade on a revision for not citing page numbers on an ORAL speech. She is also usually late for class by at least 5 min. Talks a LOT about politics.

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ENG111
Jan 6, 2015

Helped me through a bit of a crisis I was having about college and careers. Is spectacularly helpful if you ask. Fun lectures, though she frequently shows up late. One of the most thought provoking classes I've ever had.

5.0
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ENG111
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2015

Deborah is probably the best professor I have ever had. She doesn't enjoy the doctor title so be sure to call her Deborah. She is very helpful and very knowledgeable especially when it comes to knowing everybody's names. I hope she's here for another 20 years!

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ENGLISH111
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2015

always always always late to class by at least seven minutes when she actually shows up. rambles on and Googles random things that don't even have to do with what you are talking about in class haven't learned a single thing no tests though so that's one good thing

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B
Grade: B
May 12, 2015

Dr. Wilson is honestly one of the most kind professors I have encountered during my 2 years at ICC. I took her for English 111 and Film 110 and I would have to say that when it came to me asking for extra help she was always their for me and it payed off in the end. I received a B in my English (She is a tough grader) and an A in Film (SG's)

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HUMAN125
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2015

She is really awesome! At first, I didnt think I would like her but she quickly grew on me. She really knows her stuff! She gives GREAT feedback. We watch some awesome movies which you never think will relate but they do everytime. No homework, no test. Just 2 papers, a midterm (essay format), and final (essay format). Super manageable! HIGHLY REC!

3.0
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FILM110
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2015

Summer class. Good teacher but odd. She would seem like she had an attitude for no reason. The class was easy and there wasn't much to learn. Some reading here and there but it does make you look at movies analytically once you finish the class. Can't help but notice the camera angles and shots in every movie lol.

3.0
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LIT110
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2015

Incredibly nice woman, with a huge heart for the subjects she teaches. She is very hard to follow at times, and will assign homework and never collect it or speak of it. Prepare to be waiting, as she is usually always late. Seems spacey at times, and can come off as mean, but generally a wonderful teacher. If you need help she is more than happy to

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ENG111
Dec 5, 2015

If you're looking for an English class with few papers and little reading, this is the one for you. If you're looking for an easy A, this is not the class for you. Lectures often seemed to have little point, and while I was able to do well in this class, I accredit my success to a similar class I took in high school with MUCH more depth than this 1

3.0
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HUMAN125
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

She's a difficult professor but the class was easy to follow. Wilson is definitely not one for electronics, and spent most class periods cursing her computer, then doing the lesson instead on the whiteboard. Assigns very little homework but that means that the few long papers and exams she does give can make or break your grade. Great class.

1.0
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ENGL111
Oct 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

All she speaks of is politics. She forces you to agree with her political views or fail. Her grading makes no sense. Most days she is halfway present at most. Worst instructor ever.

Tough Grader
2.0
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ENG111
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Literally never talked about English once. We talked about Donald trump and Obama every day, could have never attended a class and still learned the same amount.

SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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2.0
HUMAN125
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you need fine arts credit, do it with any other professor. Dr. Wilson was late by 10-15min almost every day (but miss 2+ periods, she drops you). She says her classes are based on discussion, but be prepared for long lectures. I get the feeling that she is a brilliant and interesting person but this class was a chore.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors I have ever had. She tells you exactly what to fix on your paper, so getting an "A" on the second draft is very attainable. There are only a few papers, and no exams. Definitely recommend taking Dr. Wilson.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

She has a very dry sense of humor, and she is a tough grader. Don't buy the textbook! You won't use it.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Jan 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tends to be somewhat rude to her students. Grades too harshly. A few grammar errors can cost you your grade.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
5.0
ENGL111
Feb 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader, very dry lecture, and can be rude at times. Be prepared to listen to her view of things. She does give good feedback and the class is easy.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Apr 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Deborah Wilson does not teach. She shows videos on youtube that have nothing to do with the class. She is the worst professor I have had so far. Whatever you do, do not take her for English 111.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
ENGL111
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

Had her for Comp II and I thought she was hilarious. Very dry and a little all over the place, but there is a method to her madness. She asked at the beginning of the semester who thought they were good writers and I verified it by having her grade my final essay as marvelous. If you can write, you win. It's Comp II, you should know english by now.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Nov 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I hated this class. She constantly talks about politics when it doesnt even relate to what were talking about. Shes extremely rude and if she doesnt agree with your opinions shell take off points.

1.0
4.0
ENGL111
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She gives helpful feedback but it is hard to understand. Would not recommend. Would not take again.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
1.0
FILM110
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Wilson is amazing. The class is incredibly easy and she is hilarious. Take this class with her!

Respected
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
1.0
2.0
FILM110
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was somewhat easy, but dragged on for hours. Ms Wilson is hard of hearing, doesnt notice when people have their hands raised, and is just downright rude. Shes a tough grader & will take off points if she doesnt understand your writing. This class was extremely boring, and the worst parts were when she lectured endlessly about nothing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
FILM110
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online. She expects a lot out of you. Multiple assignments due every week by Friday. My biggest issue with her is that I had a death in the family and she wanted me to prove it! I lost all respect for her then. I was glad when the class was over.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
FILM110
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2018
Would take again

Class wasn't too bad

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: C
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lots of feedback but it's sometimes not very specific. Even when it is, it's extremely hard to figure out what exactly she wants. She would also change her mind about how she wanted something done, not say anything, then take off points because it wasn't how she wanted it. Very critical grader

Tough Grader
5.0
1.0
FILM110
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wilson is truly an amazing professor! From her witty humor, amazing lectures, and easy assignments, she is truly awesome! I have taken three of her classes, and received A's in all of them. Show up, study a little bit, pay attention- and you should get an "A" no problem!

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
HUMAN125
Apr 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Grade is determined by four things, two tests and two papers. Is quite tough grading the papers, but does give you a chance to revise them. Basically all you do is watch videos and sometimes read out of the book.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
FILM110
Grade: B-
Apr 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Okay people listen up (if you know, you know) I enjoyed being in class solely because it was entertaining. Responding to emails, technology, and human interaction are not her strengths. I am saying this to warn you if you take her class... she can barely see or hear. It is quite miserable and her teaching style is not effective. I do not recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a horrible professor. She does not even communicate the things you have to do. Doing this through all the covid situation is already frustrating enough. I do not recommend b/c she does no shows for zoom class. Only had class once out of the 3 weeks in and its supposed to be 3 times a week. I'm not paying her to not teach.

1.0
5.0
ENGL112
Sep 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher I have ever had.

So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I understand online leaning takes some getting used to but she was not familiar with setting up places to turn our assignments in and would not respond to emails quickly, which made this class very frustrating. She would also send rude announcements when multiple students emailed her regarding an assignment that she did not explain.

So many papers
1.0
2.0
FILM110
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

all the 'awful' reviews, they're correct. AWFUL. Disorganized, unclear, doesn't communicate, terrible time management, responses to submitted work are from outer space.

1.0
5.0
ENGL111
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take ENGL 111 with this professor!!! She had us write an 8-12 page paper and a 3-5 page paper in the same week. Her directions are unclear and she is difficult to understand. She does not reply to emails. When speaking to other students in ENGL 111, their professors gave them nowhere near this amount of homework.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

so hard. long papers with little explanation or help

So many papers
Graded by few things
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
FILM110
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She was late to class almost every day by 5-20 minutes each time. She was so disorganized and only grades you got in the class were written quizzes no multiple choice. Shes a tough grader and isnt clear about what she is talking about. Find a different professor

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FILM110
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If I performed at my job the way Dr Wilson performs hers I would be fired. She is late every class upwards of 20 minutes. She gives constant misinformation about what will be on tests, forgets what we were doing, and doesnt want to listen to students when they try to get her back on track. Disorganized mess that gives students anxiety. Run away.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
FILM110
Oct 21, 2022

Wilson is always late. She teaches a total of 10 mins every other 90min class period. The rest of the time we just watch movies. She gives a study guide for each quiz/ test and claims everything on the quiz/ test is on there, which isn't true. She doesn't teach much of the material but it's 99% of it is in the book. Easy elective

Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
FILM110
Grade: A-
Oct 26, 2022

Her lectures are confused, unintelligible rants, that go on long, drawn out tangents which do no relate to the course content. What exactly we are supposed to be learning is unclear. The assignments do not relate to course content and the exams have content not covered in lecture. It has been the most confusing educational experience of my life.

So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Nov 3, 2022

Do not take this class with Professor Wilson. She is late to every class and complains when students are late. She does not put any grades in and expects you to know your grade. She is also passive aggressive and should retire at this point. Only plus is no midterms or finals. Also if there is any weather other than clear skies she cancels class.

Tough grader
So many papers
3.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Wilson is a tough grader, however I've learned lots from listening to her talk and I feel like I've genuinely become a better writer. That said, if you're not already good at writing (As and Bs), Dr. Wilson's grading will seem very harsh. If you're thinking of taking her class, brush up on grammar and don't use passive voice!

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
1.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: C
Jan 25, 2023

Dr. Wilson is one of the worst professors I've ever had she goes on long rants not related to the learning, mumbles to herself, doesn't make it clear to what's going on in class at all. VERY LATE to class everyday. time for her to retire

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2023
Would take again

I thought Dr. Wilson was a great teacher. Don't let the negative feedback from a lot of students scare you. She does gets a little too political for a teacher, but she is an extremely intelligent professor who is passionate about what she teaches, at least for humanities. Take one of her classes if you want an easy A or B.

1.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: B
Feb 28, 2023

Worst teacher I've ever had. Basically every lecture consisted of some sort of political rants or something completely unrelated to the class. Instructions almost always unclear, due dates constantly being moved forward and backward, frequently cancels class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2023

Always late to class and no shows frequently. Forgets what day she makes things due and either extends the deadline or makes you turn it in days early. Loses assignments and blames students. Very political, not sure how many things related to the curriculum. Lectured about unrelated things most classes. Unclear with what she wanted for papers.

1.0
2.0
HUM125
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2023

Frequently late to class. Shows very graphic and disturbing videos with no warning, and then doesn't talk about them after. Always left class confused and nauseous. Not very tech savvy, curses at the computer after she searches on google in her computer settings. It was fun at first but would not take her again.

1.0
3.0
HUM125
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023

Worst professor I have taken. Don't waste your time or money. The lectures were unrelated to the class. Rude to students. Always late and often had very short classes getting nothing done. She ended up not even showing up for our final as she thought it was a different time, even though we confirmed the date and time multiple times and days prior.

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2024

Dr. Wilson was an awful teacher. Grading criteria was never clear, when you would ask questions she would either treat you with respect or condescension. Never on time, making students wait over 10 minutes to even get in the classroom. Then the class doesn't start for another 20 because she doesn't know how computers work.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
HUMAN125
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2024

Worst professor. She's so rude to students and never remembers when things were due. Blamed us always. She was never on time for class. Class is pretty easy as there are only a few tests and papers, but nothing is put on Canvas so you don't know what your grade is till the very end. Never knew students names or pronounced them right. Do. Not. Take.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: B
May 12, 2024
Would take again

I took her 110 with an A, and 111 with a B, several years ago. If you listen to her "rants", you may just learn something. She's very intelligent, and actually very caring. She has her moments, does not like to be disrespected, and rightfully so. She is a great professor and if you put forth the effort, to an "undesirable" subject, you will learn.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
FILM110
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2024

It should be common knowledge that if you are incompetent in both communication and technology, perhaps you should NOT be the professor of an ONLINE class. Every day was a new Canvas announcement saying that she couldn't figure out the technology. We saw NO grades until the very end of the semester. Disorganized, confused excuse of a professor.

1.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2024

Prof. Wilson was horrible with technology, not tech savvy whatsoever. Rarely replied to emails in time. It was a horrible experience taking an online class with her. Every other student would probably say the same. We had to use the discussion feature in Canvas to communicate our issues about her, because it was that bad. Avoid taking her class.

Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Prof Wilson can be tough, but if you put in the work, you'll learn a lot. Her grading is harsh, but the lectures are worth it. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for study prep.

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