She's an awesome teacher. Lots of essays on interesting topics. Definitely the type of class you'd expect at a UC level english class. She's not hard, and you'll see your writing skills improve with each essay you turn in. She makes learning fun.

really cool teacher..makes class fun. sense of humor. not that hard.

Great teacher! Has the ability to make uninteresting things interesting. Always ask questions! Once she gets to know you, you really feel like she is teaching you one-on-one. If you work hard it's an easy A. Her instruction has helped me get A's in all my other classes!

get on her good side. Interesting class. Make sure you participate in group discussions. dont just show up. you cant get away with only showing up in her class.

She's a great teacher. This class will prepare you to transfer. Don't take it if you don't care about becoming a better writer

She cares about teaching and cares about students who care about learning. Otherwise she doesn't care if your apathetic or.... yes... uncaring of learning something.

professor elchlepp is super nice! and she is NOT as hard as everyone is saying. i took her honors class, so it wasnt easy, but shes a really good teacher. there were quite a few essays but you really improve with writing. overall shes great, and its an interesting class. take her.

She has favorites. Her grading is extremely subjective. There are a LOT of assignments. You end up devoting all of your time to this class. There is a very short turn around time for essays.

A professor that truly wants to see you succeed. She is very helpful and is always there to answer questions either after class or during office hours. True her class is not easy; however, you can do very well if you put effort and particpate in class. So with that said, it is NOT impossible to earn an A. I really enjoyed her class!

she is a really cool nice person. U can really be yourself around her. Class though is hard. U finally realize how bad you are at writing in this class. She grades essays with an iron fist. Also towards the end of semester she assigns you 3 essays you have to be doing simultaneously, so that sucks. Amazing teacher hard class.

Very good teacher! I definately improved my writing with her help. There is kind of a lot of work but if you stay on top of it, an A is no problem. You definately need to do all the reading.

this was a very fun class! You have a lot of discussions... read a lot and write a few essays but for the most part it was easy as long as you keep up with the work!

I had to work really hard for my grade in this class, and even then, I only earned a B. Expect a heavy workload, lots of essay writing and argumentation. Try and attend the classes as much as possible too. We did a lot of class discussions on various topics, so be prepared to give your opinion whether you want to or not

I got Bs on all my essays and I wanted an A so for the research paper I went in and she helped me so much with it that I got an A on it and an A in the class. Final is way essay and she grades easily on it. Take advantage of her office hours she will help you out with your essays so much if you do that.

Not as bad as everyone says. Do all the homework and seminars get Bs on the papers and you will get an A in the class!

Elchlepp is challenging but not impossible. I got an A, but I worked for it. You need to have the textbook because you use it almost every class. She's smart but reserved; takes some getting used to. This was the one of the only class I took that made me feel prepared to transfer to a 4year. Not as bad as people think. You certainly learn to write!

Great teacher. Lectures can be sometimes boring, but her class isn't very hard. Lectures consist of mostly class discussions and your own opinions. Make sure you do all the seminars and essays! She's extremely helpful if you need help on an essay. She also responds to emails very quickly. Take advantage of your assigned appointments with her.

She's very helpful and nice ONLY if you're willing to actually pay attention in class and participate. Her lectures are entertaining and relevant. While I admit she does pick favorites, it's not hard to stay on her good side. Not too difficult of a class. She's more than willing to help anyone who needs it.

Her class was easy and informative, but it was very boring. There were a lot of awkward moments because she tried to make us open up in conversation when it wasn't the right timing.

The class takes some work, but if you talk to her after class and introduce yourself, she is very willing to go over your papers and answer any questions you have. It's very easy to get on her good side.

I learned a lot in this class. There were a lot of papers assigned and she is a hard grader. She will help you a lot with your papers if you go to her office hours. Tried hard and got an A.

not the best of teachers. but not bad...the text book is used EVERY single day! make sure you have it! basically her class is discussion and debate with essays every week for homework. she wants cookie cutter, boring essays, no voice or experimentation...not much critical thinking used in the actual writing process...but not a bad class if you try!

started out thinking it was going to be a very difficult, overwhelming class and ended the semester with it being one of my favorites. bunch of discussion and assignments but they are all interesting. its analytical writing, not creative writing which some people have trouble with. overall, i really enjoyed her class. intelligent woman.

This class is a TON of work- essays every other week. She is a tough grader, but its not impossible to get an A. The class itself is fun because its mostly discussion and all you have to do is share your opinion and the topics are usually interesting. I recommend this class and definitely saw my writing improve through the semester.

She is a very nice person, but her class is really hard. A lot of papers are due. She is a good professor and very intelligent but lectures are boring at times. Homework is time-consuming and like I said there are a lot of essays to do. I got a lot out of this class but I wish I had taken another professor.

She was a really good teacher and always helped when it was needed. There was alot of random work that was due, but nothing to crazy. She always gave plenty of notice before assignments were due. I recommend her.

My favorite teacher. I'm going to miss her. Many say she's very difficult and strict with grading. This is true, but it's only to help for the future. It's the perfect preparation for upper division courses, so I don't see why everyone's complaining. You can tell she really cares about her students, she's super fun to talk to, and she's so nice.

I am a biology major and this is one of the best classes I've ever taken. I have always been able to breeze through English courses without putting any effort into them. This one is different. She challenges our way of thinking and remains unbiased. Wish I could have taken her for 101.

Don't be late, don't be absent! Elchlepp is an extremely tough grader (this is because she wants you to improve though.. not because she wants to make your life harder). I didn't think that I was going to like her.. and I didn't at first. But she turned out to be a great teacher!

Enjoyable professor, though not the easiest. Lenient on some areas, very strict on others. Not a lot of homework given, but essays/research paper thus have huge grade impact. Will allow rewrites on a particularly poor graded essay.

Tough, but helpful professor. Places a lot of emphasis on grammatical errors. Take advantage of her office hours and show her that you actually care about your grade and you should do fine. Make sure to grab the book, there will be lots of seminar responses from arguments out of it. Overall, a learning experience. But not an easy A by any means.

This professor is great at getting you to dig deep into the critical anaylsis of ideas which she hopes to see in your essays. There is alot of reading so read the book. She is a hard grader but it is for your benefit. She wants to see how you improve. Overall was a great teacher and I learned alot.

103 is a hard course all around, and Elchlepp is a tough grader. However, I really believe it helped me tremendously. Take her if you really want to hone your skills. Just know it's not an easy class.

Was hesitant on taking this class over intersession because of the reviews, however I am glad I did. Class was definitely fast paced and we had work to do each day. #3 essays and 1 research paper, seminars, and a group project. Also, good amount of reading. If you are willing to put in some effort, you will pass.

She was a solid teacher and taught well.

I have taken one of her courses so far, and I am now taking the next level that she teaches. She bases her materials off of real world issues. Is she a tough grader? Yes, but I can confidently say that I have grown as a writer more than ever before. Do not take this class if you do not wish to participate or grow as a writer and critical thinker.

Class is interactive and engaging. Lots of discussion is encouraged. Subjects are current and controversial. Professor Elclepp has a non biased perspective. She is very kind and was always there via email whenever I had concerns. I never left class not knowing exactly what was expected from me. It was a fun class. Definitely recommend.

Professor Elchlepp is a very insightful and unbiased individual. Note, however, that this class is definitely not an easy A, because she is a very tough grader. However, if you want your critical thinking, communication, and writing skills to improve, then take this professor. She definitely prepares you for university level writing.

Professor Elchlepp was one of the most understanding and open minded professors I have had yet! Took her English 101 summer course and everything was very well-organized. Work load was not too bad and she definitely prepares you for it. She is a hard grader sometimes, but going to her for help and advice was the best thing I did! Highly recommend.

I took professor Elchlepp for intersession. This is an amazing teacher and is really precise on what she expects from students. It is somewhat a lot of work to earn a good grade but definitely worth it. Be ready for reading and writing a lot. She is very caring and accessible whether in class or during her office hours.

Overall a great class but very tough. She grades essays a little to harsh, but you do learn a lot. Just show up and pay attention

Professor Elchlepp is very caring and passionate about what she teaches and the students in her classes. She is notorious for putting essays under a microscope and expects a lot out of students, but she makes these expectations clear from the beginning. She will make you work hard for your grade, but she is willing to help in any way she can.

If you want to truly hone your writing, and fix any bad habits you may have picked up along the way, this is the professor to take. There is a writing assignment due every week, plus reading, but all the assignments are thought-provoking and interesting. The honors format dictates that you participate in class discussions, which are frequent.

Professor Elchlepp may seem tough but her class was overall really enjoyable. She's really straight forward in what she wants and how to do it. She is also super available and always willing to make time to help. I was nervous taking her over intersession but it was cool. Anyone who speaks poorly of her just didn't put in enough effort tbh.

Professor Elchlepp is a fantastic Professor; however, you need to be ready to be challenged and it is most definitely not an easy A. She grades based on content but also grammar and spelling mistakes. You will definitely enjoy the readings if you take the time to comprehend the information, especially with Mans Search for Meaning.

Pretty hard, but expected for an honors course.

I took Professor E's class as my first honors class straight out of high school and I had a wonderful time. One, she is very accepting of her LGBTQ students. She gives clear corrections and wants to help you improve your writing. She was kind enough to meet me during winter break and help me with citing. I plan on taking her class again in summer.

Professor E is thorough with directions and gives good feedback on your work, you just need to put in the effort. Readings are interesting, no surprise assignments. She is kind and open-minded; if you dont like her political agenda, maybe you have a thing or two to learn from her about humanity and respect, because thats all it really is. ��