2.9

Diana Francisco

English - Pasadena City College

2.9
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
20%
Would Retake
156
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

20%

Would Retake

156

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
156 total ratings

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What Students Say

She is very self-centered

ENGLISH400 - 1.0 rating

I had this lady in Summer 2001, and I don't believe that she still teaches at this school

ENGLISH400 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 17 reported grades
A: 5
F: 2
B+: 2
Rather not say: 2
Common Tags
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Tough Grader (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
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Reviews (155)
4.0
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ENG400
Aug 25, 2003

No Comments

2.0
2.0
ENG400
Sep 18, 2003

No Comments

3.0
3.0
ENLGISH400
Nov 14, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH
Nov 21, 2003

Get ready for a hard class with a mean teacher

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5.0
ENGLISH40
Nov 21, 2003

she is a total witch, she has a bad attitude, and will give you a hard time if you're hispanic, dont take her class. thank you

3.0
5.0
ENG400
Dec 2, 2003

She is a very strict teacher, her class is hard...dont expect to get an easy A

3.0
4.0
ENG400
Dec 3, 2003

It was very hard to pass her class. Even though you get A in the class for her quizes, but all her gradings depends on the essays... she will give you a very hard time...and grade very hard on essays..

5.0
4.0
ENG
Dec 3, 2003

Nice and approachable

4.0
4.0
ENG400
Dec 5, 2003

Horrible teacher. You basically do ridiculous journal entries throughout the entire semester. She also grades pretty strictly on the essays.

5.0
2.0
400
Dec 6, 2003

In ms. Francisco class, Basicly u need to do ur homework, pay attention in her class and do ur classwork and hw. Test is really east. It not hard. She hard on the essay only.. She is a really nice teacher, if u get to her know well.

3.0
3.0
ENGLISH400
Dec 9, 2003

Keep Away! She lectures too much and treats her students as though they were still in elementary.

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Dec 17, 2003

She makes you do journal entries that will bore you for the entire semester and the she grades so hard on the essays.

3.0
4.0
ENG400
Dec 28, 2003

i can say she'z a horrible teacher...she makes you do journalz for da entire semester which is very useless and she grades realie hard on essays...plus she talks tooo dayam much...it'z realie boring in her class... you'll probably fall asleep...trust...

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Feb 12, 2004

She is a realli nice teacher..

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Apr 23, 2004

she talks a lot even though it's not funny at all.also she makes us to do journal which we have to read and rewriteit in our own words.if you dont do your HW like once then you might not able to get an A!i dont understand her point of grading essays.

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Apr 26, 2004

No Comments

3.0
5.0
ENG400
Apr 28, 2004

Very strict concerning work. Standards very high. Definitely not an easy A. Very rude and critical when work is not according to her standards.

5.0
1.0
ENG400
May 2, 2004

She is a very good teacher, very helpful, and easy on test. Shes only mean to you if your late and dont follow her rules.

5.0
3.0
ENG400
May 17, 2004

She's not bad, all you have to do is follow her rules, and pay attention. Take that class if u want to learn and work very hard if not then you fail her class. Just do whatever she asks for and never turn your work late, that might even fail you.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH1B
May 29, 2004

Very meticulous in work. But she is fun and easy to work with. She often times repeats things over and over again just in case everyone hasn't jot down the info.

3.0
4.0
ENG400
Jun 6, 2004

She can be nice at times,but she makes you do a lot of journal work that takes a lot of your time pretty much do her work and go to class & you should be alright

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Jun 13, 2004

She is so hard and very unclear. She made her class do journals for the entire semester. It is like five to seven journals a night! Her instructions for writings assignments are very confusing.

5.0
3.0
ENG400
Jun 24, 2004

She's great as Processor. She's understanding and funny at times. I'm glad to have her as my starter in English course. You can't go wrong with her or her class. Eventhough she might be strict at times, but she's strict in a good way. It's 4 your own good

5.0
3.0
ENG400
Jul 29, 2004

really good teacher taught me a lot

4.0
3.0
ENGLISH400
Sep 1, 2004

She helped me out a lot. She seems hard but shes not.as long as you get your journals done you'll be fine.Just done miss any tests or due dates.Her quizes are really easy.The only thing is that she talks forever and doesn't give you a break in between.

4.0
4.0
ENG400
Dec 9, 2004

To everybody out there who wants to take Eng 400 > don't take her class < If you want to suffer and work your ass out, take her, but personally i strongly don't recommand for those who have to work.

1.0
5.0
ENG
Dec 16, 2004

This teacher shouldnt be teaching anymore- she kills studends with too much work. You don't even learn from her class- all she does is tell stories that lead into background stories...which is annoying. And she doesn't even teach right either. I say take another class and not this, or u'll be sorry

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH400
May 10, 2005

I definetely do'nt agree w/ the rest because @ the beggining I thought she was hard but in reality she is very easy. And to me English is boring but I absolutely agree that she is a great professor.I had her my first semester @ PCC and I learned a lot.Her work is easy just talk 2 her.I got a B.

3.0
5.0
ENG400
Jun 13, 2005

No Comments

1.0
3.0
ENG400
Jun 29, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Jul 2, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Jul 22, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Grade: A-
Jul 26, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG
Aug 4, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Aug 24, 2005

She's the instructor from hell. I don't wish her on anyone.

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Sep 1, 2005

Not very helpful teacher. To into her self.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
ENG400
Sep 3, 2005

she is very talktive........

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Sep 17, 2005

No Comments

3.0
1.0
ENG400
Sep 23, 2005

shes easy and boring...anyone got any previous work from her? lol im lazy

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Oct 4, 2005

she is understanding professor and easy for what i have gone to class the only thing is that she talks to much and she goes out of the subjet but its cool other wise.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Oct 20, 2005

A very good teacher I've learned more from her class than i ever had in an english class before....she's nice and really answers your questiojns when u need answers, and doesnt make you feel stupid at all when you ask questions.....if you want to know alot about english like grammer take her you'll never fail......

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Oct 27, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
05
Oct 27, 2005

Pro. francisco is a Good Teacher. she has been very helpful to me

4.0
4.0
ENGLISH400
Oct 28, 2005

I thought she was very detailed. I learned alot.

5.0
1.0
ENG400
Dec 1, 2005

she is a excellent teacher because she challenges students and tells it like it is. She tells students what she thinks of them and is the best english at PCC. I have learned so many things i've forgetten and put into my work. Eventhough she is hard it is worth taking her class.

3.0
4.0
ENGL400
Dec 5, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ENG25A
Jan 22, 2006

she's an incredibly kind person and is very passionate about the material she teaches. however ... she's very detailed and talks a bit too much about certain subjects. it drags on the time especially night classes after long hours at work. take her if you want a good time in literature, but if you need help with writing i'd look elsewhere

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ENGLISH400
Mar 4, 2006

Do not take this instructor! Her grading system is very confusing and she grades very hard! Most of the time, I did not know what her expectations were! Her instructions were so confusing! When she teaches something, she often goes off topic and talks about something else! Do not take her for English!

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Mar 4, 2006

She gives out very confusing instructions for homework and assignments. She also goes off topic and talks about something else. Lastly, she grades hard on everything.

3.0
2.0
ENG25A
Jun 3, 2006

I don't like the categories she has for students - advaned or lower-level. And she doesn't seem too open towards all kinds of ideas. She'll either label them too basic or dismiss them some other way. For essays, she seems to give out A's really generously. Even I got one once.

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Jun 29, 2006

Goes off topic frequently. She also grades very hard on all assignments and quizes. Here is a suggestion, take anyone BUT her! If you take her, you will regret it!

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Jul 18, 2006

She is so boring. Her lectures are very boring. She often goes off topic and talk about something else! She grades hard on all of the assignments and tests!. TAKE ANYONE BUT HER!

3.0
1.0
ENGL400
Aug 29, 2006

I really disagree with people who rated her previously. I didn't really do jack and I passed the class with B. But I do agree that she taaaaaaaaaalks A LOT. All you need to do... do the workbook, write an essay that she helps you with for weeks, and that is basically it!

1.0
5.0
ENGL400
Oct 10, 2006

She is SO Boring, and mean, she always talks about things that have nothing to do with english, and she treats everyone like little kids.

1.0
5.0
ENGL400
Oct 27, 2006

I dont wish this lady on anyone let alone teach anyone. She puts you down all the time she even called people out by saying that everyone is dumb in the class thats why they are in the class. doo not take her once again dooo not take herrrrrrrrrrrr

1.0
3.0
ENG400
Nov 30, 2006

No Comments

1.0
2.0
ENGLI400
Feb 8, 2007

She is tremendously boaring and insulting. If anyone needs to take English 400, make shure that you don't get her class.She is so strict and does treat every student in her class like kids. IF you don't have a certain material such as, pens, white out, or a stapler, she will gave you an F for the day.

1.0
1.0
ENGL400
Feb 10, 2007

She is so ****ing boring, always talks about boring****, but the class is so EASY!!!!!! take her if u want an easy engl 400 class

4.0
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ENGLI400
Feb 19, 2007

She does talk alot and the class is boring but I found the class easy and she does help you understand most of the things she covers through out the class. Pretty much just make sure you fallow the instructions and do the work.

2.0
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ENG400
Feb 26, 2007

if students do not want to live take her class. she grades like her face.

4.0
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ENGLENGL
Feb 26, 2007

She is good in grammar, but hard in essay and grade. I learned a lot from her how to write a good essay. If u want to take her class, just follow everything she wants us to do. U will be fine... Her quizzes are very easy. Believe me..... :)

5.0
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ENGL400
Jun 17, 2007

This class has a lot of work to do. If you consider to take Fransico, you need very diligent attitude, she allowed free writing, journal, writing practice and in-class writing and a super important research paper. She is picky on the citation and organization problem. Overall, excellent!

3.0
2.0
ENGL400
Aug 5, 2007

She is ok.

3.0
3.0
ENGL400
Aug 6, 2007

She treats college students similar like children. (Ex: If you forget to bring on your pencil or even an eraser, she will reduce your points of your grade).

4.0
2.0
ENG400
Aug 6, 2007

Essay is a little hard in her class

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Dec 7, 2007

she is horrible! Extremely picky on everything; like the size of paper,pen,hilight,whiteout, and even folder! require very strict writing&gramm. homework all the time. she thik she the best/the most perfect of every1. give people spotlight&looks if u done thing wrong. she heat peop late/absent. absent more then3x drop. 0-noise r allow inclas.Worst!

2.0
5.0
ENG400
Dec 8, 2007

-F teacher. extreme hard on Writing/gramm/paper format/typs of materials etc... midt/final hard! judge people by comparing her as 100% best. give people looks if you late n drop people if absent more then 3 times n and will drop people if he/she missing 1 assigment. Not and ez A r even a C please don't take her if u don't want to mess up ur grade

4.0
4.0
ENG400
Feb 13, 2008

This Professor Is Not EASY But If You Listen To Her Instructions, Go To Class Everyday And Do ALL The Assignments You Can Get A Or B...Shes a Great Professor And Shes Hard But Thats How You Learn.

5.0
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ENGLI400
Apr 22, 2008

she was very helpful explaining grammar and good structure for writing great essays, she is very strict ,especially with class materials , if you dont take all your materials she'll take points off.she is fair , but not an easy class.oh and dont be absent or you'll be drop from the class

1.0
3.0
ENG400
May 20, 2008

This is the worst teacher I've ever had. No diplomacy, gossiped, had a very belittling attitude towards others. If you registered for her class...QUICK, GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

5.0
5.0
ENGL400
May 21, 2008

Very serious about teaching, attendance and helping students excel in English. If you are a English major and needs refreshing she is the one to refresh skills. Excellent teacher and is serious about learning you will do well if you work hard and it will pay off. A lot of writing to prepare you for English 100.She is very straight forward.

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Sep 3, 2008

really bad teacher

5.0
3.0
ENG400
Nov 7, 2008

btw.. that was not meant to be a smiley face. lol it was supposed to be average

1.0
5.0
ENGL400
Dec 16, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS OR YOU WILL BE SORRY~!I can't believe I took this stupid class.she does not show you your grade on mid-term. She is so boring and I dont find it helpful the way she teach and the way she grade people. She did not bother grading ALL my paper because she found some grammer error on one paper. fail the class for no reason. BADDD

3.0
4.0
ENGL400
Dec 16, 2008

VERY BORING TEACHER ALTHOUGH VERY EASY. SHES JUST VERY STRICT ABOUT BEING ON TIME AND HAVIN GOOD ATTENDANCE! DONT GET HER OFF SUBJECT SHELL REMAIN ON IT FOR AN HOUR!

1.0
4.0
ENG400
Dec 30, 2008

The truth? This was the most unprofessional teacher I've had at PCC. Moreover, I learned nothing from her class. She'd discriminate based on students' age, and ethnicity, and overall was a very negative person to be around. I got an A+ in her class, and I'M telling you.... take someone else so you don't end up hating English forever.

5.0
1.0
ENG400
Jan 14, 2009

Professor Francisco is an extremely strict instructor; However, if you follow her instructions from beginning till the end: buy all her materials, do your hwks , bring your text book to class, you will be fine. Even though professor Francisco treats her students like pre school kids, she does have a fair grading system. Take her!!! i learned =)

2.0
5.0
ENG400
Feb 24, 2009

SHE IS A TERRIBLE TEACHER. I GOT A "B" IN HER CLASS BUT SHE TREATS THE STUDENTS LKE THEY ARE IN LITTLE KIDS. DO NOT GO THROUGHYOU BACKPACK OR TAKING NOTES WHILE SHE IS TALKING, SHE WILL GIVE THE CLASS A LECTURE ON WHY YOU SHOULDN'T GO THROUGH YOUR BACKPACK OR TAKE NOTES WHILE SHE IS TALKING. WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T TAKE HER CLASS!!

4.0
1.0
ENG400
Mar 5, 2009

Very strict teacher. Does tend to treat her students like children, talks too much about her personal life. she requires you to purchase elementary school supplies. But overall she teaches the subject pretty good, you will learn the basics of essay writting in that class. i got an A

5.0
3.0
ENGL25A
Mar 20, 2009

I didn't think I had the right prof with all these negative reviews, but it's her. Here's the thing, she also teaches Lit classes in addition to remedial English. And all these neg reviews are from her 400 class. Her Lit classes are her true passion and it shows, she's a very interesting and fun prof. Take 25A or something like it with her.

1.0
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ENGL400
Jun 8, 2009

worst professor in the history of worst professor. treat her students like little children, and expects you pay attention to her every little word. my recommendation for this teacher is find a new job. Take this class ON YOUR OWN RISK. like i said, worst professor ever!!!

1.0
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ENG400
Sep 21, 2009

SHE IS THE WORST TEACHER EVER! DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS, SHE TALKS SO MUCH, AND TREATS HER STUDENTS LIKE WERE STUPID CHILDREN, REALLY SHE NEEDS TO GET A LIFE, WORST TEACHER EVER I SWEAR! SHE'S RACIST AND RUDE AND OVERALL RETARDED DON'T TAKE HER CLASS! YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL400
Dec 3, 2009

Very Precise.

1.0
5.0
ENG400
Dec 9, 2009

This class is soooo hard. Do not take her class becuase she is crazy.

4.0
2.0
ENGL25F
Dec 12, 2009

Great teacher.Wasnt sure about her at first, she has a habit of rambling on about current affairs.It takes a while to get into the readings but once you do she is awesome.Always willing to stay after and talk about readings.Plus you watch a lot of funny movies in her class.

2.0
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ENG400
Dec 15, 2009

a so so teacher

4.0
1.0
ENG100
Jan 11, 2010

Her class is common sense like any other english class, if you actually listen to her and not wander off with your thoughts 'cause it is easy to fall asleep in her class. Everything in her class is a given. Just don't be ignorant about it. But I'm sure there are better professors that teach this class better, so I recommend another.

4.0
1.0
ENGL25F
Feb 9, 2010

I didn't like her at first but she really grew on me. She's smart and so helpful. We watched a lot of videos and had a lot of in class discussion. Read the books and participate in class and you'll pass. We didn't even have a final in my class.

2.0
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ENG400
Feb 17, 2010

take this class at your own risk, she's very strict about everything, doesn't treat her students as college students, and if you do something wrong, she spends a whole time, around 10 minutes talking about not doing that and humiliate you in front of the class, it's a real pain taking her class, so I would recommend NOT taking this class

5.0
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ENGLE400
Feb 24, 2010

Greatt teacher i love her. The class wasnt boring and her lecturing is very helpfull.

5.0
3.0
ENGL400
Jun 21, 2010

She is a hard teacher and is very strict about everything. If you are lazy, don't take her.

3.0
4.0
ENGLI400
Jun 23, 2010

She's a really tough, strict teacher but is actually very helpful. just follow her rules and what she ask you to do and you'll do fine. Not that tough of a class to pass, just pay attention. Don't fool around in her class. Show up on time! Though she does tend to call people out infront of the whole class. Just stay quiet and in the back around.

5.0
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ENG400
Jun 28, 2010

Prof. Francisco is a very BENEFICIAL teacher. At first glance, she may seem overly-opinionated and hard. But she grew on me and as long as you do everything she assigns on time (along with some critical thinking), you'll pass w/a better understanding in writing. I recommend her to anyone in need of Eng400! Don't be discouraged by the bad reviews!!!

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ENG400
Nov 1, 2010

Prof . Franciso is strict and mean and treats you like you're in a kindergarden class ! She's never nice , however you do definitely learn alot from her class , she's pretty good on the lectures and super boring on everything else . She makes you do these stupid boring journals which you get nothing out of ! Seriously don't take her.

5.0
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ENGL400
Nov 26, 2010

She is a great teacher as long as you are patient, attend class on time (5 min early is ideal), pay attention and do all the work the way she wants you to. Like someone before me said, she's a beneficial professor.

5.0
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ENG400
Dec 1, 2010

All the bad reviews are most likely from people straight out of high school and cannot conform to COLLEGE LEVEL WORK. If you do your work and put your head in the game, you'll do fine. It's an easy A, and if you fail and somehow manage to get kicked out of class, it's YOUR OWN FAULT. You are lazy. Great teacher, I HIGHLY recommend her. You'll see.

4.0
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ENG400
Dec 12, 2010

DO NOT Take HER!!! All the work she assigns wants it spot on, even if a comma or any small detail is missing she will tell u to redo it. She is very strict.

4.0
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ENGL25F
Dec 14, 2010

Really easy class. Just do all the readings assigned and you are pretty much guaranteed an A. In class time is pretty boring, but there are plenty of days where you do nothing but watch videos. No midterm or final and the only thing due on the day of the final was a 3 page paper. Highly recommended.

5.0
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ENGL400
Dec 17, 2010

Professor Francisco is truly one of the most amazing human beings I've ever encountered in my life. Follow ALL her rule and you are GUARANTEED to pass the class with a better understanding in essay writing. She truly is one of a kind, don't listen to the negatibe reviews, they were obviously just lazy, unmotivated students. SUPER easy class! A+

5.0
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ENGL400
Dec 17, 2010

Best professor ever!!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL400
Dec 17, 2010

Professor Francisco is a strict teacher for the benefit of her students. She really cares for the success of all her students, that's why she's been teaching for so many years. For the slackers, when you leave her class, you will truly appreciate her. Don't be discourgaes by the FALSE negative reviews people!

5.0
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ENGL400
Dec 21, 2010

She is the most amazing professor ever!

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ENG25F
Dec 28, 2010

Her class may be boring due to the fact that she talks a lot but overall the course is very easy. There are only 2 group projects which are very easy and the final which is a take home 3 page essay. I highly recommend her class. It allowed me to focus on my other studies since it didnt require much work.

3.0
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ENGL400
Jan 13, 2011

She is very easy!! All you have to do is FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!! She is very strict but you just have to do as she says! I got a B in this class. Following directions is all she wants! Very easy class!

5.0
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ENG400
Jan 14, 2011

All those comments about her being horrible and mean are fake. She really nice when you get to know her. The journal and quizzes are easy. She does grade hard on the final essay but if you pay attention and work hard you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
ENGL400
Feb 21, 2011

Best professor I've ever taken! A++

3.0
1.0
ENGL902
Jun 7, 2011

You're kicked out of class if you forget 1 of your supplies :/ or sometimes dropped for not doing an assignment lol, but other than that..follow directions= A+

5.0
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ENGL25A
Jul 7, 2011

When I first encountered this teacher, I HATED her. I thought she was arrogant and rude and belittling. After sticking to her class, I learned some great life lessons, both from her and our readings. She is a great professor and I adore her. She picks on those who are rebellious. Just don't try to be - you won't gain anything from it. I tried

4.0
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ENGLI25A
Jul 28, 2011

She's very arrogant! but LOVE her readings!! The books reflect the present society very well, and you have to listen to his talks - they are critical ideas and opinions.The videos are boring though. PS. she loves to give A+ and A++ which is very inspiring! Take her class if you are good at critical thinking.

4.0
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ENG25J
Oct 18, 2011

She's tough, but lenient, & somewhat abrasive, yet makes you think. I took drama & comedic literature with her. Definitely would recommend since the ideas she tries to express and the thinking she encourages are paramount to critical thinking. Students who write well do well and those who don't will get better in her class. Take before Eng1B.

3.0
3.0
ENGL400
Nov 4, 2011

Very hard to deal with. Her lectures are not useful.

3.0
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ENG400
Nov 28, 2011

Honestly, she is a good teacher. But she has too much side conversations that will last 5-10 mins. She will mark you absent when you are missing a homework assignment, pen, paper, etc. But when taking her class, actually PAY ATTENTION.

5.0
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ENG400
Dec 7, 2011

She is very helpful and her lectures are clear. She helps all her students, and she gives all her students opportunities to pass her class. LOVE HER! She makes you think about life and she is straight forward. She advices her students on any questions. Her class is not easy, but any student will learn a lot in writing. If you want to learn take her

5.0
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ENGL400
Feb 18, 2012

She is scary at first but then she warms up to people. She is very strict but works with you if she knows you are truly trying. Follow all instructions and don't argue with her. Always bring all your supplies and be on time. Her class work is not hard but does require you to think. I received an A :)

4.0
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ENG100
Jul 17, 2012

Don't let her first day fool you. Just be on time, bring all items to class, and be respectful.

4.0
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ENGL100
Aug 13, 2012

she is very helpful she tells very interesting stories and her strict rules helped me stay focus and it payed off at the end of the semester.

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ENG400
Nov 8, 2012

If its your first year in college i do not recommend you taker her! You will not enjoy your first year college expereince.She will give you a hard time on all the work if you dont do it specically her way. She does put you down and will put you on the spot if your did something wrong.And she does think highly of herself. SO DONT TAKE HER!

5.0
1.0
ENGL57
Feb 21, 2013

I did more than just read plays in her Modern Drama class...I learned about life. Her in-class discussions and videos opened me up to a new level of critical thinking that I never knew existed. The only thing that annoyed me is that she would not give me testing accommodations. Oh well, at least I aced the class XD Take this class if write well

2.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Apr 9, 2013

Taking English 400 with Professor Francisco was TERRIBLE! Although her class was incrediabley easy, but asll she does is talk and yell at you for any stupid reason! If you dont bring your red pen to class, YOUR SCREWED!!! she'll mark you absent and she give you an hour lecture about it! And for lack of a better word, she the worst teacher EVER!

4.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
Jun 24, 2013

She isn't hard at all, she does expect a lot from you though and likes to pick on those that screw up in class. Be always on time, have all textbooks and supplies that she recommends with you at all times and NEVER be late or fall asleep in her class. Just keep up with your work and you'll be fine.

1.0
4.0
ENGL400
Jul 29, 2013

This teacher is anything but a teacher. She does a poor job at the actual material and focuses way too much time on being a bully. She should NOT be allowed to teach, rather should be a republican legislator. Don't take this class if you like yourself. She will bring you down and want to cut yourself.

5.0
4.0
ENG400
Sep 11, 2013

Don't be scared by this professor on the 1st day she's a wonderful person w/ a great passion for everything she teaches. You have to have an open mind to actually learn, understand and thrive in her class. An A is possible if you follow her guidelines and ask for help. It's that simple! Since her class I've gotten nothing but A's in my ENG courses!

1.0
2.0
ENGL25F
Nov 11, 2013

She should not be allowed to teach. She's extremely arrogant, has horrible attitude, and has no idea how to teach a class. If you miss one class, you're basically screwed. This is an easy class; however, you will learn nothing. She will potentially ruin your GPA. I advise everyone to stay away from this witch.

1.0
5.0
ENGL25
Nov 13, 2013

She is a horrible teacher.

2.0
1.0
ENG25F
Dec 10, 2013

She's really nit-picky about the way she wants her assignments done. She goes off tangent like 30 times a class and picks on you if she doesn't like you. She's very anal for a COMEDY teacher, and is often rude. She also has an annoying laugh.. IN A COMEDY CLASS

3.0
3.0
ENGL400
Jan 12, 2014

She is really strict and really rude to those students who don't follow her exact instructions. she wants the homework and class work exactly the way she wants it if different she will give no credit. although she is really rude and strict you do learn in her class.

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Apr 20, 2014

It was the worst mistake taking her class, she's very mean and she doesn't help in anything all she does is talk nonsense. When it comes to home work is horrible, if you miss one thing she marks your grade as no credit even though it's just one little mistake. She doesn't bother into teaching us how to write a paper she expects you to be perfect.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH400
Grade: Pass
May 6, 2014

i would always fall asleep in her class, break one simple little rule and she will give the whole class a HUGE LONG lecture about it, i am not exagerating, must be in class on time, must bring materials with you ALL THE TIME. Overall it was an easy class. one last thing, she talks to much which takes up the whole class sometimes

1.0
1.0
ENG400
May 15, 2014

You will regret if you this class. I never want to return to PCC thanks to her. She hates you if you stand up for yourself. She loves to show off about herself how she is well educated and how she has money. I didn't learn anything. It was waste of time. I am not joking. She would hate you if you stand up for yourself.

4.0
2.0
ENGLISH400
May 22, 2014

This professor oh boy where do we begin with you. She talks way to damn much. She'll lecture you about an hr, 15 minutes, if you're lucky 10 minutes. Don't take her for summer school lol just saying

1.0
5.0
ENG400
May 27, 2014

Do not take this professor. She is not good. If you like going with strict teachers have fun with that. Going in that classroom you'll wish you never took that class in the 1st place! I hate this teacher with passion. She marks you absent if you don't do the homework especially just one day. She penalize against you if not brought to class.

1.0
5.0
ENG
Grade: F
May 30, 2014

Horrible teacher, she shouldn't even teach period, all you do is read from a book, thats not teaching, how is that building a foundation to your writing skills. She needs to be reported with the school for being so rude to her students, all she talks about is her self.

5.0
4.0
ENG400
Grade: B+
Sep 7, 2014

I love the fact that she is very strict when it comes to turning in assignments. Yes, she can be mean at times, but I've learned so much in her class.She's great! If you are lazy I don't recommend taking her class because you will not pass!

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH400
Grade: B
Sep 7, 2014

I love that she is very strict. I learned so much in her class. She is very clear and extremely organized! She can be mean sometimes, but she is great!

5.0
4.0
0840
Nov 10, 2014

Been on time!!

3.0
3.0
ENGLISH400
Nov 11, 2014

Really bad professor, talks to much and goes off topic a lot!!!!! She would let us out late. I didn't really learn much because she would go off topic and talk about politics. She would also make you feel stupid because she would talk about her high level class and say we are nothing like them because the work for us is to hard. She also rude!

2.0
5.0
0842
Nov 18, 2014

You have to do all the work if you want to pass her class. You must have the materials she wants for her class or she WILL DROP YOU!! Try no to make her mad because she loves to repeat her self all the time. SHE TALKS A LOT. don't for get to drink coffee before or after class. Her assignments are no hard YOU JUST HAVE TO DO THEM.

3.0
2.0
ENGLISH
Nov 25, 2014

Easy class, however every class meeting was boring. She will put you to sleep. Goes of topic for almost to the whole class meeting. She is clear, can be rude and be prepared for every class or she will tell you to leave and she will drop you. Once again a very boring class.

2.0
4.0
0842
Dec 5, 2014

She is very strict professor, her lecture is mostly extremely long. She is really hard grader when it comes to writing essays in her class. If you are lazy I don't recommend to take her class or you won't definitely pass her class at all. She is still dropping students out by not doing their assignments and being late more than a few minutes.

3.0
4.0
ENGLISH400
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 6, 2015

She talks a lot. Don't be late or she will drop you. Be nice because she's really mean. She loves to talk bad about being a teacher. You have to complete all her work if you want to pass her class. she's always talking about herself. she's mean.

2.0
4.0
ENGLISH400
Grade: F
Feb 8, 2015

I had this lady in Summer 2001, and I don't believe that she still teaches at this school. I still remember her being very strict and mean because everyone had to follow her class policy. She wants everyone to do things by her way, or she get on you. She makes the class harder to pass because she gives out a lot of work.

5.0
1.0
ENLISH400
Grade: A
May 2, 2015

She is a tough teacher, but if you follow her instructions this class is an easy A. I enjoyed her talks on politics, and she did help me improve and understand how to write. She gives awesome feedback don't be afraid to ask her for help because she does give you valuable information.

5.0
3.0
EN400
Grade: B+
Sep 23, 2015

Professor Francisco expects a lot of work from her students but it is only because she believes that the students can do it. Students will learn a lot from her. She is supportive, kind and respectful and is very wise and knowledgeable. She knows what shes talking about whether it be about Omnivore's Dellema or life in general.

2.0
4.0
E400
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 9, 2015

She laughs at you if you get something wrong. Each student must have certain supplies to be kept in her class. Its has to be her way or the highway. She assigns stupid assignments. She THINKS shes funny. She goes off topic and often talks for 30 minutes straight about NONSENSE. She expects you to teacher yourself in Eng400. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.

4.0
4.0
400ENGL
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2015

Professor Francisco is AMAZING!! Take her class. She gives out a lot of homework, but its totally worth it. She inspires you. She is strict, but she just wants you to do good through your college years. I still have her notes they are extremely helpful when i do other essays. If your a slacker ha! DONT TAKE HER you will fail her class.

4.0
2.0
025F
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

If you're in her higher level English she will be super laidback. She takes attendance really serious so don't be late. Has a lot of political rants and goes off on tangents like half of the time. Very minimal work was given and she was very generous of her grading

3.0
3.0
ENG400
Dec 17, 2015

This professor is really into story telling than teaching, you as a student are pretty much teaching yourself about English. Bad attitude, makes you work hard, and make sure you have all your supplies.

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH400
Dec 18, 2015

Orientation described what her teaching was going to be like for the semester, and I felt strongly that I would not learn anything from her. She went on and on about her childhood life and how she finally owns a Toyota Prius. I did not get any feeling of her being passionate about teaching English, only about herself. She is very self-centered.

4.0
2.0
ENG25F
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2016

Professor Francisco is funny and sweet! Debates during class were always entertaining. She really engages the whole class in politics and the stuff we read in plays. The essays are super easy, and she's a very fair grader. I've taken two Lit classes with her, and they were by far my favorite classes. Always had a good time.

1.0
4.0
EN400
Grade: D
Jun 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She will mark absent for not having the color oens she tells you to bring everyday Take another proffessor save yourselves

1.0
4.0
EN400
Grade: D
Jul 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

you cant be late and you cant miss her class. she will make the class horrible if she does not like you. she does not take excuses of any type. I missed twice and she kicked me out her class a week before finals and i had done all the work in class. Take another professor.

1.0
1.0
EN400
Aug 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

shes a really good professor but she expects a lot from her students and wants you to bring all this pencils and pens when you just need one pen to write notes down.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
EN400
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2016
Would take again

If you're lazy don't take this professor. If you're ready for a challege just do what's required and if you're looking for argument with her you're going to lose lol. Looking back at taking her class in 2015 I actually liked how strict she was and I loved her class. She has this rule that students have to show up 5 minutes early not 1 minute late.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENGL400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I tried doing Homework, VERY NOT HELPFUL. She tried to talk to my father but she said she didn't have time and that it was illegal. Every time you do her homework, you can't even finish it on time. She specifically wants it turned it in every class period.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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