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Ekua Omosupe

English - Cabrillo College

3.0
Quality
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Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
133
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Would Retake

133

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What Students Say

Expect to put A LOT of time into this class

ENGL1A - 2.0 rating

You could write an amazing paper, FMLA format and grammatically correct but if it is not her opinion you will NOT get an A

ENGLISH1A - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (133)
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ENGLISH2
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

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ENG1AMC
Mar 8, 2003

To succeed in her class you must think the same way she does

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ENG1
Sep 2, 2003

No Comments

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ENGLISH2
Sep 18, 2003

She is an amazing professor. Very understanding and knoledgeble. She doen't teach only about English, she teaches about humanity and human rights

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ENGLISH
Dec 3, 2003

It is impossible to succeed in her class without accepting her views on race relations in the world--basically that white people are evil.

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ENG1AMC
Dec 11, 2003

she tells the truth and is not afraid of what people will about it. She is hard but if you can pass her class you pass anything

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ENG
Apr 16, 2004

While intelligent, her obviously biased world views are not hidden from the class, essentially creating a hostile environment if you are white, compounded if you are male. If you are willing to believe all white people are evil or kiss up you might pass.

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ENGLISH
Apr 28, 2004

Omosupe Rocks. People who are lazy thinkers or overall lazy tend to have difficulty in her class. You need to think for yourself and be smart about the issues that come up for discussion. Race has always been a touchy subject, don't be intimidated.

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ENGL2
Jun 8, 2004

Ekua is THE best teacher I have had in my 6 years at Cabrillo. Awesome introduction to Race, Class, and Gender.Its purpose, to think critically, challenges us to move outside our comfort zones which is more than SOME can handle. Openmindedness is a virtue

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ENG2
Jun 16, 2004

She is amazing. She is trying to teach critical thinking using the world and it's prejudices as an example. This means that student have to think and confront realities that they would not otherwise do. And you'll probably get an A if you just listen...

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ENGLISH2
Nov 29, 2004

Best of the best!!

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ENG100
Dec 2, 2004

She is a smart women but does not accept anyones views but her own while forcing them upon you! A very hard class that no one should have to endure.

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ENG2
Jan 9, 2005

I love Dr. O, she is a passionate and knowledgable teacher, unfortunately, she demonstrates a degree of prejudice equal to what she preaches about. In terms of how to pass her class, if you can do it, just agree with her, you'll do fine, but if you are compelled to have your own opinion and it doesn

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ENGLISH1AMC
Feb 10, 2005

No Comments

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ENG2
Apr 19, 2005

TAKE THIS WOMANS CLASS!! even if you dont agree with everything, your eyes will be opened to a much greater degree. TAKE HER CLASS.

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ENGLISH1B
Jun 12, 2005

Ekua might be hard to take at times, but if you take it with a grain of salt, you can potentially get a great deal more than you bargained for from her. That class woke me up in so many ways, and I'm a 28 yr old student. Yes, she's opinionated and passionate, but aren't we all?! This class requires an open mind, and if you've got one, you're stoked

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ENG1AMC
Jun 13, 2005

Ekua only values opinions that reflect her own. Her class had the potential to be a learning experience, and she wasted my time by ranting about general circumstances that we already aware of, without introducing facts or paticular circumstances. If you value critical thinking, this class isn't for you.

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ENGL2
Jun 27, 2005

No Comments

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ENGLISH2
Aug 24, 2005

She is smart, funny and open-minded. She chooses to teach at Cabrillo even though she has a PhD and could be other places. I love my experince in her class and learned things that have changed my life forever!

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ENGLISH1A2
Sep 1, 2005

Dr. O is the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure to spend 2 semesters with! I love her! She is smart, strong, and don't take no s@#t!

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ENGLISH2
Sep 17, 2005

White Men are not allowed to speak in this class without being put in their place as a ****, ****, arrogant.... person. Advice: if you are a man shut up and write how you've suffered in some way because you are a white male (for example in this class).

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ENGL1AMC
Dec 3, 2005

Ekua is a very demanding teacher. This class requires a lot of reading, you need an open mind to learn, Ekua is opinionated but overall a good teacher.

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ENG2
Dec 7, 2005

TAKE THIS CLASS, even if ur a "white man". Dr. O articulates what is going on in this world outside of your social, economic, sexual, gender class. This may not be your reality, but for many it is. Opening your eyes to it can only enlighten you some. And she even says dont feel guilty for ur priveleges, work to fill those gaps that seperate us!

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ENGLISH2
Jan 7, 2006

Dr.O is the best teacher one could ever wish for. she is actually human, and not afraid to show it! i recommend this class to anyone i know interested in taking English 2, and with this great website, i will continue to spread the word!!! honestly, she changed my entire perspective on life...for the better!

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ENG100
Jan 25, 2006

No Comments

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ENG100
Apr 4, 2006

No Comments

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ENGLISH2
Jun 5, 2006

She is a tough teacher but if you are willing to learn she is there for you.

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ENG2
Sep 25, 2006

Dr. O is an incredible woman and professor. Her teaching is a gift to Cabrillo and any student who cares to challenge themselves in ways that extend beyond acedemia should take her class. She offers incredible insight into the world and the way it functions. Taking her class changed my life and I am so grateful to that experience.

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ENG100
Feb 19, 2007

she is an amaizing teacher and she will make you push yourself and if you dont care to do the reading or the paper then you will have a hard time she is cool and if you take her be prepared to be worked but your writing skill will do through the roof

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ENGL1AMC
Jan 17, 2008

very encouraging. nice person

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ENGL1A
Apr 6, 2008

Take. Her. Classes. Period. (you won't regret it..if you, don't, you're robbing yourself of a great experience)

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ENGENG2
Jun 3, 2008

Dr,O is the "Best teacher" you could have. She gives you a lot of readings about African American history,also she likes to talk about her own personal experiences as a young child. "Take her you will love her"!!1!!

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ENG1A
Jan 6, 2009

Don't take her. She has very biased views and if you have a different opinion she'll fail you.

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ENG2MC
Jan 28, 2009

She is amazing. Inspirational, uplifting, thought provoking, strong and honest. A real human being! Lots of reading, but really exciting and interesting. Class discussions were the best!

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ENG1AMC
May 29, 2009

Inspired and a passionate teacher. Bias, in the correct ways. Not great at teaching writing functions or conventions but great at inspiring critical thinking. Totally on par! Hard class.

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ENGL2
Aug 12, 2009

Dr. O is everything and more that you could want from a teacher--she encourages student participation, critical thinking, and collaboration without overburdening the students. I can honestly say that this class has changed the way I see the world and catalyzed a deeply seeded investment in social justice. Take this class!

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ENG1AMC
Dec 7, 2009

No tests. No quizzes. No homework. Just like 4 or 5 essays. She grades hard and your grade consists of total essay grades. She doesnt teach how to write or what to write she just promotes a lot of thinking outside the box. Class basically consists of open discussion. There are about 2 or 3 oral presentations. She is very intimidating but inspiring.

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ENGL1AMC
Dec 8, 2009

Ah-mazing!

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ENG1AMC
Dec 15, 2009

Omosupe has some intense views on social issues. Some of which may be a bit biased, but at least she's passionate about creating discussion and inspiring her students to do basically anything. Not necessarily a great English course, but some very spirited debates do occur. Try not to be a bigot and you'll be fine; papers are easy enough.

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ENG1AMC
Dec 22, 2009

I love omosupe. Best English teacher ever. The class is a great complement to a sociology major. I'm taking her English 2MC class next semester and I can't wait!

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ENG2MC
Jan 5, 2010

Great teacher. Her thoughts are provoking (insecure folks can get freaked out). She is always up for a discussion and really only has a handful of assignments during the semester!

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ENG2MC
Feb 26, 2010

This instructor encourages profound thinking. She is definitely not biased against white males as one confused student perceived. I am a white male, and I feel that she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Students should be able to use correct grammar before they reach this level of English; after all, it's college not grammar school.

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ENG2
Apr 14, 2010

Dr Omosupe is very passionate on social issues. She has a lot of education and a lot of experience in this field. She has taught me a lot and opened my eyes to these real issue that we deal with everyday. On the other hand, she requires that you buy a lot of book $$$ and require way too much reading. This is a discussion class, not an english class

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ENG1AMC
Apr 21, 2010

TOTALLY bias. She will drive you crazy. Very strong opinion on everything. Aside from that, didn't really teach anything about English, or any cultures aside from her own. You will sit for 2 hours discussing things that she feels strongly about. That's it.

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ENG2MC
May 7, 2010

Class consists of daily student presentations on readings, and her interrupting to complain about being a black woman. I was hoping to learn about Latin, Native American, Asian cultures, etc, but that's not what the class is about. Minority students don't learn much from it. Take it if you've never been oppressed.

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ENG1AMC
May 31, 2010

i had high hopes for this class because of her reputation as a controversial member of the faculty and the subject matter.it did not pan out that way,repeated cancels,no clarity to her work load,she wanted results without actually specifying what they were.the hour and a half were spent as a sermon rather than a english and writing class.too bad.

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ENGL2MC
Aug 23, 2010

Omosupe is amazing. she's extreme and fresh and inspiring to those who can step aside from their own lives and experiences and just listen for a bit. self-led student lectures can get a bit tedious, but if you pay attention, ask for help when you need it and come to class often, you will have a great semester. i highly recommend this class.

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ENG2AMC
Sep 23, 2010

Do NOT take ANY of her courses!

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ENGMC
Nov 16, 2010

Dr. Omosupe's class is not only insanely demanding, but the limited clarity she provides is in sharp contrast to her ridiculously high expectations. A harsh and demanding grader, avoid this class unless you enjoy unrealistic academic expectations, little compromise or flexibility, and a closed classroom environment where the only opinion is hers

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ENGAMC
Dec 23, 2010

Dr. Omosupe is just as much a brilliant and inspiring professor as she is a woman. Her class includes many discussions where all the students input their opinions. She is fair and stands for everything that is right and just in the world. Be prepared to do some oral presentations.

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ENG1
Dec 27, 2010

Very Nice Lady. She inspired me to be a police officer so I could uphold Americas myths, values and realities ;)

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ENG2MC
May 10, 2011

She is soooo great. Though she may be a tough grader, if you care, participate and try you can get a "C" on a paper and still get an "A" in the class. She is inspiring! The class may seem daunting and overwhelming at first but you quickly learn that no one gets all the reading done, don't trip. TAKE HER CLASS!

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ENGL1AMC
May 28, 2011

Engl 1 AMC is a fantastic course that changed my way of thinking completely. Dr.O is the reason this class was so incredible. Her passion about her subject and the world is inspiring and infectious. Going to her class is like going to therapy- it is tremendously healing. Dr.O is the best teacher/professor I have had, ever.

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ENGL2MC
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. O is great! She is incredibly inspiring and passionate. I loved her class. It's a lot of work, but its eye opening and worth every bit of effort. I wish she taught more classes. I think she would be an excellent poetry teacher. She inspired me to become more active in my community.

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ENG12
Nov 18, 2011

Very passionate in her way of thinking, but only in her way of thinking. If you perceive race, gender, or class slightly different from her then passing the class becomes DIFFICULT to attend and her grading becomes more harsh. If you are at all republican or Conservative or a man or white, then you prepare for a long and hard battle

2.0
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ENGL2MCH
Dec 14, 2011

She's pretty nice. Super passionate about what she believes. If you don't have those same beliefs, the class can be a little more difficult and intimidating. Seems to have a victims mentality too

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ENG1AMC
Dec 15, 2011

Passionate in her views, but this was more of a social justice course than an english course. The textbook was my best friend. Dr. O is a cool person, not such a great professor. Wouldn't recommend the class.

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ENG2MC
Mar 7, 2012

Each amazing class satisfies both English and Multicultural requirements. You will be studying Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality. There reading list is long and you will give many oral presentations. Expectations are clearly defined in the rubrics as well as her syllabus. You will have to challange your beliefs and prejudice. Extraordinary teacher!

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ENG2MC
May 8, 2012

Best class I have ever taken. Lots of work though. Dr. O is a passionate and inspirational woman. Her passion is contagious. Expect a lot of writing and presentations. As long as you speak up you'll do fine. This class should be a requirement.

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ENGL2MC
May 8, 2012

Definitely the best class offered at Cabrillo. Dr. Omosupe is a great speaker. Her class is far from traditional. The students have a say! I highly recommend this class. Lots of writing and critical thinking. The subjects that are discussed in class will expand your views on the world. I'd take Dr. O's class again.

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ENGL2MC
May 31, 2012

she's VERY passionate and a little imposing on her views, but she's genuinely nice and will be easy on you if you show that you care about her class. class = discussion + presentations. if you want to build on your grammar and structure - don't take her. but if you want to broaden your mind and develop critical thinking - take her.

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ENG1
May 1, 2013

This class will not be easy, but Dr. O has never given us an assignment that we could not complete. On every assignment we are given a special rubric and a specific handout so you know exactly what she's looking for in your essay. She has 4 required textbooks but I'd only buy 2: the anthology and the readers reference guide. This class will open your mind to so many different social aspects of our society. I have grown a lot as a person and I am so glad I decided to stay in this class

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ENGLISH2MC
May 30, 2013

Hands-down the best English Professor I've ever had. You will be put to task in her class but you will also walk away feeling like you've been given a great gift that will be useful in all areas of your life and college career. Don't be afraid to challenge yourself and your ideas. You learn as much from students as you learn from her.

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ENG2MC
Oct 6, 2013

Dr. O is very passionate about what she teaches, so be prepared to partake in rather heated discussions. Definitely useful to be outspoken. Also, make sure you read all rubrics before completing assignments, as you can miss easy points.

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ENG1AMC
Nov 14, 2013

Dr. O is a great professor. The assignments aren't too bad if you follow the rubrics she gives you but be prepared to give 10 oral reports that last anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Great prep for a COMM course.

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ENGL2MC
Nov 27, 2013

Dr. O is a very intense, passionate teacher. She really cares about what she's teaching you and what you have to say. The course is challenging, there's a lot of reading and writing (10 oral presentations, 3 formal essays). She does a lot of class discussions. This class has made me more aware about a lot of issues/ aspects of US society.

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ENGL100
Apr 9, 2014

Dr.Ekua Omosupe is absolutely amazing! She is an intelligent woman who taught me alot of interesting new things. She is very fair when grading as long as you practice good communication with her. I definantly recommend taking her classes! STAY AWAY FROM PROFESSOR PADEN's CLASSES! YOU WILL REGRET IT IF YOU DO!!!

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2MC
Dec 19, 2014

Dr. O is an amazing woman with amazing life experience that she is definitely willing to share. I learned more about social justice in her class than I EVER have, and am truly grateful. She has helped open my eyes to a "new consciousness" about the way our societyworld works. Amazing class, and even better if you take it with open-minded people.

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ENG2MC
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2014

No clear grading criteriainstructions. Passionate, but not academic. Mostly lectures and discussions + 3 essays, which she grades harshly. If you are a student with a disability that may cause you to miss class, choose a different instructor. She will not make appropriate accommodations and you will have to work night and day to keep up.

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ENGLISH1MC
May 13, 2015

She is very passionate about what she teaches.. But to be honest for a "multi-cultural" class you only learn about CERTAIN cultures, if any. So if you do not believe about what she does I would stay away. We started with a full class and ended with about 7-11 kids. * That should tell you something.

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ENGL1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 18, 2015

Singed up for this class last minute because she was the only teacher with available seats. Now I know why. Syllabus is 3 parts long, very convoluted and not clear whatsoever. Expect to put A LOT of time into this class. I had other classes so I had to drop. Very passionate, not a good teacher. Don't take if you're not interested in women and race.

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ENG2MC
May 25, 2015

Though discussion in this class is interesting and insightful, your college-level writing will not improve. Dr. Omosupe is impassioned, but her grading method is largely based on technicalities (MLA formate, grammar, etc) rather then content, critical writing and reading, and text analysis. Would be better labeled as a social justice course.

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ENG2MCH
Jun 17, 2015

Omosupe is an amazing person with a wealth of experience which shares with the class. That being said, her class is extremely difficult and stressful. Over the course of the semester, each student is responsible for 50 journal entries, 10 oral presentations, and three essays all which she grades harshly. If you care about your GPA, steer clear.

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ENGLISH1A
Sep 8, 2015

As other say she is very passionate about her opinion and only her opinion. You could write an amazing paper, FMLA format and grammatically correct but if it is not her opinion you will NOT get an A. She believes racism is only twords African Americans and for a muli-cultural class it'seems really only 2 or 3 cultures. Steer clear!

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1AMC89317
Nov 11, 2015

Very though on grading. Doesn't really explains or gives assignment examples.

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ENG1AMC
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 16, 2015

She is an interesting person but her assignments are too long and she is a very tough grader. This class was so stressful and it got worse as it continued. We started out with a full class and ended with 6 people. More than half of those students failed.

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ENG1AMC
Grade: C
Jan 14, 2016

After five and a half years of college -- Cabrillo and then transfer to SJSU, where I graduated from with High Honors -- this is the only class I got a "C" in. I can't help but take that personally. That being said, I would not recommend this teacher.

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ENG1AMC
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 11, 2016

Omosupe was one of the most disappointing English experiences, I ever had. She makes assumption about who you are, accuses you (& the class) of being lazy and her feedback on essays are destructive. She forces you to read her own poetry and then take your critiques, personal. Do not take this class, over half of my class ended up dropping.

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ENG100
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

It's been 23 yrs since I had the pleasure of taking a class w Ms Omosupe. I was just reflecting upon the state of our country at the seeming brink of fascism and i was thinking about the undoing of my own inherent racism. I was tracing back : who first introduced me to the concept of white privilege. Suddenly Ekua's name popped into my my head. TY!

Respected
Inspirational
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2MC
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is the reason I am prematurely balding. WebAdvisor may say it's only a 3 unit class, but it actually feels like a 5 unit class. I don't recommend taking this class if you're taking over 9 units.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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ENG1AMC
Grade: F
Dec 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

As an individual Ekua Omosupe is a delightful. However as an instructor I recommend avoiding her classes. She has very high expectations from students. She also has strong opinions about specific social issues. I am personally an A student and she failed me because I opposed her beliefs.

Tough Grader
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ENG2
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The expectations in this class are quite rediculous. The goal of the class is to become a better critical thinker, but if you don't agree with her views, your thinking is somehow wrong. If you're religious, straight, male, or white (which I am only one of the three) don't take this class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There are 3 syllabi! Need I say more? I never could understand them! Makes you buy her poetry book, new! So many assignments I couldn't keep track or remember which syllabus to look at. Not forgiving of late papers. Has her own agenda for the topics she chooses. The comments posted here reflect my experience as well. Run... Run... Run...

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I dropped half way through and there were only 12 left at that time. 50 journal entries, 10 presentations, 3+ papers, plus you must buy her book and report on it, which she takes personally. This felt like a social justice, or women's studies class. If you do not share her opinion, look out. She is a great person, smart but a poor teacher . AVOID

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1A
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is horrible. I especially hated taking her class because I work full time turned in my paper on time but did not go to class and she told me she couldn't except my paper. Avoid her class if you work she doesn't care. She wants you in class and could care less about your life outside of class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You absolutely must attend every class, on time, NO exceptions. if you miss class, she expects an explanation as if you were her child. She does not care about outside circumstances, doesnt except late papers, and you have 3 syllabi!!!! THREE! That is just Insanity! I spent the entire semester trying to figure it out! No empathy! Spare yourself!!!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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ENG1A
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst experience EVER. No one in my class could get above a 70 on an essay (out of 100) because everything was graded based on whether or not you agreed with your opinion. By the end of the semester we ended the class with THREE people. Highly recommend you don't take her class

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1A
Sep 14, 2017
Would take again

I'm not going to lie, this class was tough! And worth it. Dr. O expanded my mind and heart. She is amazing and respects her students enough to hold them accountable as adults, not children. I think most of the bad reviews come from students who's beliefs were challenged at a basic level and just could not cope with seeing reality in a new way

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
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ENG1AMC
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very interesting lectures, knowledgable, good person, bad teacher. Her classes are content-heavy but did not go into the actual rules of English; her grading was 100% technical skill-based. We were expected to learn them outside of class from the textbook. She needs to either teach history/soc or actually cover what she grades in class.

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
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2MC
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's a great person, but a terrible teacher. She assigns a lot of work but you spend very little time in class actually learning anything. She even makes you buy her book. If you want a good grade you need to do way too much work compared to similar leveled classes, and you also need to agree with everything she says.

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
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ENGL298556
Grade: D
Jan 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

First off, I got into a Universtiy but bc she failed me my acceptance was dropped. She gave me 40% on ALL my papers (I promise I'm not a bad writer) which is ridiculous. My final partner essay was 15 pages, took 3 weeks to write, and we got a 50%. Made me buy 8 textbooks, didn't use any of them. Makes you buy her poetry book. Don't take this class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENG1AMC
Grade: B
Feb 27, 2018
Would take again

This is not the class to take if you want an easy A with no attention needed... but this IS the class for you if you want get the best preparation for critical thinking & 4-yr institution work. You'll fare best in her class just by joining open group discussions and submitting all of your writing, even your worst. I took her Engl2 class as well.

Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
ENG1
Grade: A+
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher ever! She has a lot to share and is really intelligent. She is super helpful.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
2MC
May 2, 2018
Would take again

This was the most demanding class I have ever taken, and it was so worth it!it taught me to be a student as well as critical thinking skills. DO NOT get behind in this class. Do your work as early as possible. Class requires participation as well as homework. Very challenging, but prepared me for 4yr college.

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GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
ENG1A
May 21, 2018
Would take again

Dr. O is extremely dedicated and professional. She expects and demands the same from you. Her class is an amazing chance to learn. KEEP UP. Pace yourself, make sure you understand every direction, and you will do fine. Remember she is there to help you but not give you excuses

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG2
May 21, 2018
Would take again

Please teach poetry and more classes Dr.O! you are so insightful and help me see new things. Many books, but it is up to me if I read them. Also, I can take notes on presentations when other students do the readings. I do ok when I start papers early and take them to writing lab with directions

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENG1AMC
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take any of her courses if you expect to learn, let alone learn English. It's amazing that she qualifies to be an English teacher. On the first day she blatantly said she's proud that she fails white people and males intentionally so they can feel oppression. Talked down to all white people solely based on race. Not open minded at all.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL2MC
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

On one essay, nobody in the entire class received a grade above a 50%.

Tough Grader
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Participation matters
2.0
5.0
ENGLISH1A
Sep 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Personally I found this class overwhelming. She assigned the class a essay about our favorite author followed by a 5-7 min presentation about our essay within the first week of school. The syllabus also said that we would have 10 more oral presentations but 5 of those wouldnt be graded. It really stressed me out.

Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
ENG2
Jan 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

A very engaging person, not recommend as an instructor. 30 Journal entries are actual essays & must be done to pass. Requires 8 books, I only used 2. 10 essays, presenting on 5, 3 formal essays, presenting on 1 for 20 min, & at least 4 film analysis. Turned in same final paper in 2 classes, F from her, A in the other. Ended w/3 other students.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
5.0
ENG2
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2019
Would take again

Prepare to be truly challenged, humbled, and changed. It was an honor learning from Dr. O. I will never forget her, or her teachings. She is a spectacular and inspiring woman.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

just awful

1.0
4.0
ENG1
Grade: B-
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Ekua was more of chaperone that facilitated student presentations, than a teacher. Her feedback was just references to a handbook, and she has people buy her book (extreme conflict of interest). Her grading was mostly sentence structure, and you aren't allowed to fix any mistakes, even though it says otherwise on her English department posting.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Dr. O's class may seem intimidating at first but is extremely rewarding and far more than an English class. She uses her platform to teach social issues and is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Grateful and humbled to have taken her.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ENG1
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Amazing person and teacher. Go in to her class with an open mind because she has so many to teach but all of these negative comments are close minded people who were not ready to listen to social justice reform. Dr. O is real and respectable and cares about her class and society at large.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Oct 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class has so many issues. She does not give good direction, causing class wide confusion. She then in turn gets frustrated we don't understand what we're doing. She went on a 10 minute rant about how if we're confused, to ask for help, then proceeded to roll her eyes at a confused student. If you disagree with her, she dislikes and fails you.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENG1
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Tough class but Dr. O is a cool person. She actually cares and wants to see you succeed but will definitely make you work for it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
5.0
2MC
Grade: F
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

This class was so hard but it was amazing. I learned so much about racism and our white supremacist society and womanhood. It was an amazing class and all of the reading material is something I go back to again and again. Didn't pass because I couldn't dedicate the necessary time but she told me ahead of time so I could sign up for Engl2 again!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
ENG1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The Syllabus was solely based on an intersection-like ideology. She makes you buy textbooks you don't need. The class is awful. Don't take it.

5.0
4.0
ENG1
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2020
Would take again

Great professor! Dr. O really challenges her students to open their eyes to the issues that exist in our society. Loved the critical discussions we had in class. Must admit I was intimidated by the work load at first but it is manageable and not impossible to get a good grade. Loved her course, her teaching style and her as a person! Rock on Dr. O!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
ENG1
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

So this is specifically about her online English1A class. I think she has a great philosophy and I enjoy the class materials. If you are an English Major or something similar then she'd be a great teacher. However her expectations for an English1 class are a bit outrageous and lack clear direction. I am taking this class online during the pandemic

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: C+
Oct 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This instructor was very vague on her assignment rubrics and gave little to no support on clarification. Your best bet is to be EXTREMELY paint by numbers on your submitted work. Don't provide personal flair, it won't be graded well or appreciated. Perhaps it was because this was the first online class, but I DO NOT RECOMMEND this teacher.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Instructor is vague and not clear with her rubric scoring . Avoid this teacher at all cost her expectations for an English1A class is to much.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: F
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't recommend taking her class take any other class but not this one. She doesn't always answer emails. not very clear on assignments.

1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is completely baised and only cares about spreading the ideology she believes. That's it. Forces you to buy her book. Postmodernist/collectivist. Very condescending. NEVER TAKE HER CLASS!

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Omosupe could stand to communicate better/more with her students (online experience). But the work she assigned was extremely engaging and fulfilling. If you can decipher her at times confusing instructions, and put thought into your reader responses, it's an easy A. I like her as a teacher. I really like her as a person.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG2
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

For the first week of class for a three credit class, what would you expect the workload to be? Maybe a small quiz or a light paper. Omosupe's class? Let's dive right into reading 140 pages of material and write an 800 word essay! I dropped the class, but not before spending 200 dollars on textbooks. Horrible class and very dis-likable person.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She grades very harshly. Honestly one of the worst classes I've been forced to take. The assignments are heavy and take a long time to complete. Expect 700-1000 words to be the average word count for each assignment. Absolute nightmare to pass.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGLISH1B
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

I found her very challenging and she expected thoughtful, honest work. As the only man in an all female class about class and gender, it wasnt an enjoyable experience. She was always fair and inclusive. Decades later I recall her as one of my most important personal influences in college.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
ENGL1A
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I wanted to like her so badly but I continuously felt more and more frustrated with her throughout the semester. She responded to emails 4-7 days late. She wouldn't follow her own rubric when grading some assignments. When describing assignments she was incredibly vague and cryptic. Also she's not anti-white, just a bad professor.

1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 29, 2022

She wouldn't follow her own rubric and gave almost no constructive feed back. Just kept telling me to drop the class and go to tutoring. I wasn't even getting bad grades on the assignments. The class subject was entirely American injustice so if you're really passionate and can right 1 paper a week on the subject, go for it.

Tough grader
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So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG1
Grade: B+
Aug 15, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors I have ever had in my life. Great inspirational human.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
ENG1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 22, 2022

I really wanted to like this professor, but it didn't work out. The course material was the only thing keeping me in the class for so long; I grew tired of the grading style. With vague assignment descriptions and terrible feedback for assignments that didn't need to be complex, this is someone to avoid. They even told me to drop the class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Omosupe's class was challenging but I learned so much. If you follow the rubric and really pay attention to what is being asked each week you will do great! We only had two papers and the instructions are very clear and she really does want you to succeed. She always gave feedback in the submission comments and it helped with the coming week.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2022

I felt Dr. Omosupe was an unfair grader with no grace and no opportunity to grow. She gives grades with no grading behind them. The good thing about this class was a semi-clear rubric and a pattern with course work. -No late Work -Medium-Heavy workload -No imput

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
ENG2
Grade: A
May 1, 2023

I learned nothing in this class. We had the same 700-1000 word reading response assignment on the same topic every week. I started to feel like I was repeating myself and running out of things to say! Her feedback is awful, I got the same generic comment every assignment, and one time she gave me feedback on the wrong completely wrong article.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
ENG2
Grade: A
May 17, 2023

Very bad at communication. Takes weeks to answer your emails, very tough grader with poor feedback. All writing topics are pre picked out and super boring.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ENG1
Grade: A-
Aug 16, 2023

This professor had similar assignments each week that had no area for creativity, but were all about getting her political view across. I feel in an English class this should not be the focus. She rarely gave feedback on grading and would give you an extremely low grade with no explanation as to why.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENGL1A
Grade: A-
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

I took Ekua's class back in the early '90's and she did not mince words. I hope she's still alive and thriving.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
ENG2
Aug 24, 2024

Had Dr. Omosupe for my English class back in 2017. Dr. Omosupe is a nice lady, but she is what's wrong is the California's higher educational system. Every assignment is about social issues, critical race theory, LGBTQ+, etc. I learned NOTHING about grammar or writing. Essays were graded on how well you supported the passages you would read.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
ENG2
Aug 24, 2024
Would take again

Had Dr. Omosupe back in 2017 and she is a kind woman. Her curriculum revolves around social issues, critical race theory, LGBTQ+, etc. I learned nothing about English. In fact, essays were not graded on grammar. Only on how well I supported what the passages we read. Dr. Omosupe is what's wrong with California's higher educational system.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
ENGL2
Grade: B
Oct 23, 2024

This class maybe wasn't the hardest ever but it took way to much time to do her discussions and she was tough grader when it came to essays

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENGL2
Grade: B
Jun 4, 2025

Lots of work on stuff she thinks is politically correct, I would rather sit and stare at a brick wall for 24 hours then spend 1 minute working on her awful social issue assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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