3.8

Dwonna Goldstone

English - Austin Peay State University

3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

absolute worst teacher I have had in my life

ENGLISH20 - 1.0 rating

this lady and her opinions are incredibly pathetic

ENG2030 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (3)
B- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 3
B-: 2
C: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (3)
Hilarious (3)
Respected (2)
Participation matters (2)
Caring (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Inspirational (1)
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Reviews (86)
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5.0
ENGLISH20
Sep 18, 2003

absolute worst teacher I have had in my life. she never taught anything she just gave quizes everyday, and then took 30 minutes to take roll. If you had a question on a story it was tough **** for you, she assumed you didnt read by asking questions.

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ENGL2030
Sep 29, 2003

she doesn't take **** from anyone, but she is fun. if oyu try to have fun with her and actually have a personality rather than just sitting there her clas is great.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Oct 6, 2003

This teacher is off the hook. She's very educated and expects quality work for college level Eng. Her class was alot of fun, you just had to do what was required. Obviously if you don't put in effort in her class then you're not going to like her.

5.0
2.0
ENG2030
Oct 29, 2003

One of the best profs ever...she values all intelligent opinions...always available for help...very easy-going attitude...if your cell phone rings during class you have to bring doghnuts for everyone

5.0
4.0
ENG2030
Nov 19, 2003

Anything bad that anyone has to say about Dwonna Goldstone can say it to me first. That woman is badass, believe me. She may be tough at times, but she expects the best out of you. Most of the time she gets the best from everyone too. Quit hatin'!

5.0
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ENG2030
Nov 19, 2003

Doc is the ****! Nobody works a room like Doc. She is the class commander. She handles her business and makes you like it. Don't expect a free pass{Hell,I might just fail her class, but dammit I'd take her again}. You are a B.M.F. Doc. Keep the fro ****in

5.0
3.0
ENG2030
Dec 10, 2003

A sassy sprite from TX, she speaks her mind and expects students to do the same. Covers a wide range of material. Not the easiest class, but not the hardest. One of my favorite profs of all time.

5.0
2.0
ENGL2030
Feb 2, 2004

Dwonna is a very enlightened english PhD. She is always having us thinking by asking us difficult qestions, and she is a hard teacher, but dammit she is fair! I would not take any other teacher!

4.0
2.0
ENG2030
Feb 5, 2004

Most fun I have ever had in a class. Take her if it is the last thing you do. You will enjoy it.

2.0
5.0
ENG2030
Mar 14, 2004

this lady and her opinions are incredibly pathetic. she makes **** comments during class about black people- but get this.. SHE'S BLACK!??. i refused to get an 'education' from a teacher like her and immediately dropped her class.

5.0
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ENG2010
Mar 30, 2004

Great personality and not afraid of today's Political Correctness. You'll either love her, or hate her. Daily quizzes over the material are the norm. You'll leave her class with something to think about.

5.0
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ENG
Jun 11, 2004

I took Dr. Goldstone for all the require English classes. I enjoyed them all. She could be tough becuase she wanted her students to get the most out of her classes.

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ENG2030
Jul 7, 2004

If I wanted to get an education from a opinionated, obnoxious excuse for a professor I would pick someone out of the audience of Jerry Springer. She has the "it's all about me" attitude and it shows especially when she leaves class to get coffe

5.0
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ENG2030
Aug 26, 2004

No doubt she's a **** liberal, but she respects independent thought more than PC. As a conservative, I never felt pressured to alter any opinion. All she demanded from me was hard work. A great teacher.

5.0
4.0
ENGLIT2030
Nov 11, 2004

SHE IS AWESOME

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ENGLISH2030
Nov 19, 2004

I got sick of all of her yelling. She had interesting discussions in her class but I disliked her as a teacher. She made the class a lot harder than it had to be and I refuse to take her again. Unless you are open to be a very opinionated person and not easy offended, I would not take her class.

3.0
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AFRICANAMLIT
Nov 24, 2004

How in the blue hell can someone say anything bad about Goldstone. In times when you are censored at every turn, she is breath of fresh air. So she dresses like a bum, so what that give her character. Take Goldstone and help to free your mind. Just do the reading and you will pass the class easy

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ENG2010
Dec 18, 2004

What a crazy and sad professor she brings her personal life in the classroom and i just couldn't handle it... i am so glad i only took her once

5.0
1.0
AFRICANWRITERS
Apr 3, 2005

All the folks with nothin good to say about Doc. were just too weak minded for her typer of class. Take your heart off of your sleave and listen to what she says you may just learn something bout yourself. She tackles the issues that no one wants to talks about b/c it will make you a better person.

5.0
2.0
AFRICANWRITERA
Apr 21, 2005

Goldstone is awesome. She opened my eyes to a whole new world. She makes you think. I would recommend taking her classes, even if you don't have to.

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH1020
Apr 22, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG340H
May 5, 2005

lol internet

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3.0
ENGL2030
Jun 8, 2005

Dr. Goldstone is a wonderful professor. She is brilliant, well-spoken, and completely unafraid of speaking her mind.

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4.0
ENG1020
Jul 2, 2005

Wonderful, straight to the point, very helpful

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2030
Jul 31, 2005

It's pretty obvious that you will either love her or hate her. Open your mind and spirit and take the class for what it's worth. Hopefully you will learn something and grow as a person. Dr. Goldstone's class is the place to do it.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH
Aug 31, 2005

i've taken several classes i didn't have to b/c i like her so much. she makes you think and makes you care about what you're learning. she's also very nice and take a personal interest in her students.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG2030340G
Sep 1, 2005

How anyone could dis Dwonna, (particularly about how she dresses), is beyond me. Dwonna is a great prof, trying to open eyes and minds. Taking her and being open to truly learning from her will change your perspective on the world!

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2.0
ENGLISH
Sep 2, 2005

Great teacher, great personality. Can be LOUD but it is her personality. You'll get used to it. Keeps you awake in class and keeps class active.

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WORLDLIT
Sep 16, 2005

I personally very much disliked her class. We had to do an oral presentation w/ power point and no two could be the same so we had to clear it w/ her first. Well when it came to my day to go up the guy before me had the same topic. Had to completly change my project at the last minute because she didn't write down who was going what project. I was very unsatisifed with the class

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5.0
ALLOFTHEM
Sep 21, 2005

DON'T MAKE HER MAD AND SHE'LL BE GREAT..REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE AN OPINION, BUT UNDERSTAND HER SIDE AS WELL

5.0
1.0
AFRICANLITERA
Oct 5, 2005

She's a great teacher. I thought her class was very informative and had a lot of different viewpoints. I felt that I could get things done reasonably and my final project wasn't too hard. I think having someone in the class who had an African wife also gave a unique perspective.

5.0
2.0
WORLDLIT
Oct 10, 2005

She is awesome. She is very honest and she believes that students should speak there mind.

5.0
2.0
ENG2010
Nov 24, 2005

Best Teacher I've ever had. A beautiful Person.

5.0
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ENG
Grade: B-
Nov 29, 2005

Great teacher who cares about her students. She is the best teacher at APSU

2.0
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ENG2030
Nov 29, 2005

Discussions were out of hand, and what is with all the presentations, I already had speech class!!!

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ALLOFTHEM
Dec 7, 2005

What the hell man, we need to keep professors like this around. In an age in which free speech is sensored, she welcomes it. Even if she doesn't agree with it. No ones education is complete until you have had a dr. g class. Unfortunately I have already had all she offers. Damn good teacher, one of a kind and hard to find.

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WORLDLIT2030
Feb 27, 2006

Do not sleep on this teacher. She is the experience of a lifetime. She is one crazy lady who makes the wonderful world of literature come to life. Believe me I know, I've taken all of her classes. I would not mislead you.

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ENGLISH2030
Mar 20, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG2030
Mar 28, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
ENGLISH
Apr 6, 2006

No Comments

2.0
4.0
ENG2030
Apr 7, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENG2030
Apr 23, 2006

No Comments

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4.0
ENG2030
May 17, 2006

Not a very good teacher...she can be very rude too. She doesn't offer much help with anything and has no problem failing anyone!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENGCOMP1020
Jul 27, 2006

Hope I can find another class to take with Dr. G. Summer went by too fast. She knows her stuff. She responds to students who care about what they are doing. If you don't want honest help, don't ask her; she tells you like it is in order to get you to do the work right.

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ENGL3100
Sep 18, 2006

The worst teacher I have ever had, loud, obnoxious and very unprofessional. She Yells all the time in this high screechy voice. all we do the whole class is yell at each, it is very unproductive and a waste of time. she grades really hard on her quizes

1.0
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ENGLI2030
Oct 13, 2006

She doesn't know what she is talking about. If you don't do it her way then it is not right. Even though you had other professors check your work. She is so loud that you wish you had sucktape in your backpack. I don't see how anyone passes her class.

5.0
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ENGL2030
Nov 27, 2006

Dr. Goldstone appears hard at first, but if you remain in her class she is more than willing to help her students succeed. However, her class is not recommended for lazy students, because she has no problem failing students who don't do their work.

5.0
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ENGL1010
Nov 30, 2006

Either you love her or you hate her. Dr. Goldstone helps students who want to be helped. She can be very intimidating at first, but her bark is a lot bigger than her bite. I would recommend her class to anyone that is serious about learning.

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ENGLI2030
Feb 15, 2007

No Comments

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ENGLIT
Jul 10, 2007

Dr. Goldstone is tough on her grading, but her content rocks and you do learn a whole helluva lot. I'd recommend any of her English classes...

5.0
3.0
WRI101
Jul 26, 2007

Dwonna Goldstone rocks my fuzzy socks!!!

4.0
3.0
ENGL2030
Nov 7, 2007

Not for the easily offended. Her grading is tougher than other teachers'. I'd take her again.

5.0
3.0
WORLDLIT
Nov 19, 2007

She is great! There are a lot of stories to read and discussion questions. You will have quizes if you do not read. She is a great teacher though, the class is so easy. She is very fun! If you keep up with the assignments you'll do fine!

5.0
4.0
ENGL2030
Dec 10, 2007

Dr. Goldstone is one of the most fun teachers I've ever had. If you know what you believe in and can logically back up your arguments you'll do well. If you refuse to think, take someone else. Do the work and you'll be good.

5.0
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ENGL2030
Jan 14, 2008

Loved her class, highlight of my Mondays and Fridays, with her 5,6 page syllabus the class seems intimidating at first, but really simple. Just ignore her shrill shreaking and the canine visitors and you'll have a great time. If you don't have an open mind or can't take criticism, not the class to take

4.0
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ENGL1030
Apr 25, 2008

She openly demonstrates her favortism of African Americans. Doesn't take excuses for sick children as attendance is mandatory. Shows favoritism in grade distribution. I got A's on my work, but got a B as final grade. Black male got Bs and Cs on assignments, but an A for final grade! Be careful!!

5.0
2.0
ENG2030
Nov 23, 2008

Didn't know how it was going to go the first week. But after talking with her she totally grew on me and I looked forward to her class every MW. I will miss her dearly!

5.0
2.0
ENGL2030
Dec 28, 2008

goldie rocks

5.0
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ENG2030
Dec 29, 2008

Okay, so I may be a little biased in my rating bcuz i had a crush! Who cares? Not only did she teach literature, she also taught me about life and through the readings, about Love! And for that I am eternally grateful! you will Love this class!!

5.0
2.0
LIT2030
Apr 9, 2009

Awesome teacher! Love her, i was dreading taking this class, and came out of it so happy i got a chance to meet such an awsome teacher! Shes unique and u want to attend class because its interesting! I recommend taking her for any english you can get her for!

5.0
1.0
VXCV3223
Jun 17, 2009

omg best teacher ever

2.0
5.0
HIST1010
Jul 8, 2009

dont take her class, she totally plays favorites and lets her favorites get away with everything while other people get punished for doing the same thing. shes crazy!!!

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3.0
ENGL2030
Sep 17, 2009

DR. Goldstone definitely keeps the class interesting. In a course that could be very boring she commands attention. I was unsure of her methods at first, but I find that I am learning a lot. She is not the professor for you if you are easily offended. I look forward to the rest of the semester. Not sure how she grades yet.

4.0
3.0
ENGAAL
Nov 17, 2009

She's kool with me.You either like her or you don't, she don't care one way or the other. She speaks her mind in an honest but not offensive way.I took her for African American Lit. and there was only 3 blacks in my class (including me)? There was a lot of reading, but I liked the books.

2.0
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ENG2030
Dec 4, 2009

This professor is worthless. She's shrill, and kinda nasty toward you if you aren't in her "favorites" category. She thinks her stuff don't stink, and has a huge attitude of superiority. DON'T, repeat DON'T take a class with her!!!

2.0
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ENGL2030
Dec 6, 2009

Avoid this clown at all costs. Brings personal life into class too much, plays favorites BIG time. If she doesn't like you, your grads suffer and you get treated like trash, while her favorites get away with murder. DON'T TAKE HER!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG2030
May 16, 2010

I would recommend Dr. Goldstone for 2030 over the others. She made me actually enjoy going to an English class. Her papers were not that difficult. She does joke around a lot but I like that--need more profs with a sense of humor!

4.0
4.0
ENG2030
Jun 29, 2010

Class feels like a waste of time, but if you're not a quiet person, it's fun. The tests were BS--they were over nothing we talked about in class, over details like "When and where was the author born?" But if you talk during class, and have her review your papers BEFORE they're due, you should do fine. Just take her with a grain of salt :)

4.0
2.0
ENG1010
Jul 12, 2010

Took this class for a summer session. She was a bit intimidating at first, but you have to warm up to her. Does she pick favorites? Yeah. Is it always the black kids? No. Just participate in the class and everything will be good. Don't take the class if your sensitive, because it will become hell. Just learn to laugh off her comments.

5.0
2.0
ENGLI1010
Feb 3, 2011

Dr. Goldstone is wonderful teacher.

5.0
3.0
ENG1010
Aug 30, 2011

I thought Dr. Goldstone was a wonderful teacher, although others are telling the truth when they say you have to take her with a grain of salt. She tells it like it is, but is also understanding. I had some difficult times arise during summer semester and she was more than willing to work with me.

5.0
3.0
APSU1000
Dec 3, 2011

She's awesome, just takes a while to get used to her personality!

5.0
1.0
APSU1000
Dec 4, 2012

Goldstone is awesome! Although she speaks her mind and isn't afraid to say anything she's a great teacher and very helpful whenever you need it. The APSU 1000 class was super easy and any questions I had were answered. Didn't do a lot of work in this class at all, definately recommend!

4.0
3.0
ENGL340G
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2013

Oh Dr. Goldstone! Haha I loved this class. She is a memorable professor, alright. I was one of her students that was constantly picked on, but I loved her and the insights she brought to the class. Lots of reading, but no real work. Just come to class (takes role everyday) laugh and discuss and you'll be fine. Very funny teacher!

4.0
3.0
AAS
Grade: B-
Nov 15, 2014

The class is Pretty easy as long as you read your readings she assign to you. She does not make you buy a book because she understands everybody doesn't have it. She's Cool, down to earth, and did I mention easy. Tests are hard if you don't read the reading well. She makes class interesting .

5.0
4.0
ENG2030
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Dr. Goldstone is SO FUNNY! Nothing like what I was expecting at all! There is a reading, test, and paper due every week but if you read, you will pass! She makes you work for it but it was much easier then I thought it was going to be. She is very fun and yells a lot, but you get used to it. Phones are against her rules and you will be thrown out

4.0
2.0
ENGL340G
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2015

Here's the thing about Dr. Golstone, she is eccentric and full of energy. She is clearly in love with the subject she teaches, and she has the hard conversations that no one wants to have about race relations. I thoroughly enjoyed her class and having her for a teacher. She's incredibly smart. If you read and show that you care, you'll pass.

4.0
3.0
AAST2200
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

I really like this professor. While i was kind of upset about my class not getting to learn how i felt we should, i did truly learn alot from AAST and honestly everyone should meet Dr. Goldstone. She is sassy yet sweet. I just wish my class would have taken her more seriously instead of goofing around and getting off topic.

Respected
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
APSU1000
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Goldstone is an excellent person to teach APSU 1000. She hates the class as much as her students so the result is no peay read and easy and few assignments. She makes he class fun and isn't afraid to speak her mind. If you can get her for APSU100 take her

5.0
2.0
AAST2200
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

Consistent homework, but it was simple and clearly designed to facilitate further learning. Class discussion is major, so come to class. They can get a bit wild, but if you pay attention, they are often related to the main topic. Dr. G is always willing to answer questions and help students, whether it be about class or literally anything else.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG1020
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2018
Would take again

Makes class fun, and really cares about her students.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1020
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Goldstone is caring and makes class fun. She is hilarious! very Unclear what your grade will be until end of course.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
ENG2330
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Goldstone is an AMAZING professor! She made English a lot of fun to learn about. She was very sassy and tough with her students including me, but it's because she truly cares about her students. I highly recommend her to anyone. Trust me, she is a professor that everyone should meet at least once in their life time.

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
AAST2200
Apr 1, 2019
Would take again

She is very funny if you participate you will be fine

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (3)
B- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 11 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 3
B-: 2
C: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (3)
Hilarious (3)
Respected (2)
Participation matters (2)
Caring (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Inspirational (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.85 avg change
Dec
Dec
Mar
Apr
Jan
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

2030

5.0

(1)

ENG102

5.0

(1)

ENG

5.0

(2)

ENGLIT2030

5.0

(1)

AFRICANWRITERS

5.0

(1)
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5.0

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5.0

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