2.8

Elizabeth Rambo

English - Campbell University

2.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
36%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

36%

Would Retake

90

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I came into this class scared because I had heard bad things but Dr

ENG409 - 4.0 rating

Took this class over the summer and it turned out to be a great class

ENGL201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
Not sure yet (2)
C (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 7
Not sure yet: 2
C: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Tough grader (4)
Tough Grader (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
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Reviews (90)
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1.0
ENG101
Jan 1, 2003

No Comments

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5.0
ENG101
Feb 25, 2003

Poor excuse for an english teacher! Do NOT take her!

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ENG205
Feb 26, 2003

No grasp of what a Reasearch paper should be.

3.0
2.0
ENG102
Feb 26, 2003

Don't answer a question unless you want to cry!

1.0
5.0
ENG102
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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3.0
ENG102
Mar 7, 2003

No Comments

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ENG102
Mar 12, 2003

Gets very offensive when you dont agree with something she says.

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ENG205
Mar 14, 2003

God forbid that you ever have the devil for your english teacher...therefore, do NOT take Dr. Rambo!!! I despised this woman. She wasn't prepared for class and took two months to grade our one-page papers. Avoid at all costs!!!!!

4.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 18, 2003

So I'm actually one that Like her moreso than others. She always gave me an A and i didn't always agree with her. As long as your polite and don't fall asleep, your fine. There is no homework and no quizzes...4 papers throughout the semester. That's it

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ENG101
Mar 20, 2003

I loved to go to class and just watcht the carnage that unfolded. she made someone cry EVERY DAY. She is such a smart ass that it is like a comedy show.

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ENG
Mar 25, 2003

No Comments

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ENG101
Mar 27, 2003

She is a wierd person. I don't think that I could sit through another semester of her. The class itself is not really that bad. She will give you a much better grade on papers if you have her read it first.

3.0
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ENG203
Mar 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENGL
Mar 28, 2003

Her classes are relatively easy. If your respectful and trying and A, isn't that hard to obtain. She tries really hard for the students to like her, yet students take it the wrong way. Not everyone was born so popular; therefore give her a break.

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ENG101
Apr 1, 2003

No Comments

2.0
5.0
BRITLIT
Apr 1, 2003

No Comments

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BRITLIT
Apr 3, 2003

Overall, an exceptionally difficult course. Tests are difficult. Quizes are suprise and answers are based on subjective interpretations of the reading. Dr. Rambo tends to springboard from literature into leftist political rants. Prefer Tate or Davy.

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E0102
Apr 3, 2003

Dr. Rambo is not the anti-christ. She is just a professor who-SHOCK!-expects college level work from her students. If you follow her guidelines and pay attention then success is not impossible to attain. Always willing to help students with assigns.

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ENG101102
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

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2.0
ENG201
Apr 30, 2003

Dr. Rambo is one of the funniest professors I've ever had...she is great but strongly misunderstood...my suggestion is to expand your brain a little and try to understand her humor because she has alot to offer in a class

2.0
3.0
ENG101
Jul 15, 2003

she was very boring and didnt try to explain what she was supposed to be teaching and she would make fun of different people in the class or try to make them feel stupid.

4.0
3.0
ENG102
Jul 27, 2003

I just finished summer session II with her, and she's a great teacher. She is very good and knows her stuff. Don't think this is an easy course, its far from easy, it just takes a lot of hard work. An "A" don't count on it, a B possible. Good

5.0
2.0
ENG203
Oct 23, 2003

If you want a professor that knows how to laugh and have fun in the classroom, Dr. Rambo is perfect! She is also willing to help you with any assignment and the tests and papers are not too hard. She is great!

2.0
3.0
ENG203
Nov 20, 2003

Overall, a nice lady who shows no interest in the course material. Why she teaches this class, I don't know, cause she knows nothing about it. The class is easy, but don't expect to learn much.

5.0
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201202
Dec 16, 2003

DR RAMBO ISN'T TOUGH IF YOU APPLY A LITTLE EFFORT TO HER COURSEWORK OR IF YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE TIME OUT OF YOUR DAY TO DROP BY HER OFFICE AND ASK HER ABOUT THE UPCOMING ASSIGNMENT.

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ENG201
Feb 9, 2004

She expects a lot, but she really knows what she's talking about. I really like her style. Just ask her about Chaucer!

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ENG2
Feb 19, 2004

The course should have been named "Literature as viewed from the Left". .

3.0
2.0
ENG101
Aug 18, 2004

she is an easy teacher. just act like you enjoy buffy the vampire slayer and write our papers from a feminist view and you should do fine.

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WORLDLIT
Oct 20, 2004

By far the WORST professor I've had in my four years at Campbell. She assigned us large amounts of reading and required discussion questions to be turned in each class period, but rarely had read the text herself. Her final was ridiculously hard considering that she taught us nothing all semester!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH102
Apr 27, 2005

Interesting and different approach to stuck up CU teaching...strays from what makes you comfortable and speaks on a students level.

2.0
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ENGL201
Apr 28, 2005

she demands too much from her students not realizing that they have other classes besides hers.

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MEDIEVALLIT
May 17, 2005

class can be fun IF you can get her talking. if you don't read the material and have something to say, you might die of boredom. she is NOT afraid of silence in the class room. she will be as prepared as she feels the students will require of her. i think she only teaches because she needs $. really NICE person outside of class however.

5.0
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ENG201
Jul 8, 2005

She definitely knows her British Literature, she is well knowledgeable on the subject and the stories are interesting for the most part, she helps analyze the stories well and relate them to now a days. Just write down what she says in class in discussion and study that. She grades very fairly on Research Paper, just follow guidelines!

5.0
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ENG205
Dec 5, 2005

She seems to enjoy the material and will listen to students' ideas. Really expects you to be prepared for class, though. If you ask for help, she's there, but you really have to do the reading. Brings in interesting lecture material.

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 5, 2005

I didnt have any problems with her. She is strict and she expects to get what she asks for but you will definately learn something when you come out. She is also helpful if you have questions.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Dec 16, 2005

It was better than I expected, and I liked Dr. Rambo well enough than I signed up to take ENG 102 from her next semester.

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 3, 2006

Rambo isnt as bad as everybody makes her out to be. I think she went a little easy on her 101 classes, but over all she did a good job of teaching. Papers topics are generally up to you and if you know what you are writing about then you should do well.

5.0
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ENG201
May 17, 2006

Rambo made Brit lit more interesting than I thought it would be. She expects you to do the reading--and there's a lot of it--but she'll answer your questions and listen too your ideas. Easy to talk to, if you take the time.

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ENG100
Jan 11, 2007

Dr. Rambo is a pleasant person in general. She expects what she and her syllabus says she does and is quite straightforward. She is ready to help if you ask for it. Dr. Rambo might have a bit too much tolerance for people who act like they're still in high school, however. Do the homework and follow the syllabus, and you should be fine.

5.0
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ENG102
Mar 29, 2007

Excellent person. straight and to the point. follow her rules and dont mess up you are destined to make at least a B. Only down side is she loves Blackboard but it keeps the students busy

3.0
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ENG205
Mar 16, 2008

Discussion board. Class participation. Discussion board. Class participation. That's pretty much all this class is. She loves people who participate in class...no matter what you say. She works her grading so that class participation is a huge part of your final grade. She is VERY scattered as she teaches.Hard to follow, but take notes.Easy tests

4.0
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ENG101
Jul 15, 2008

She gives clear instructions, and accepts a wide variety of essay topics. If you want an easy class, but one that also makes you think, I recommend her.

2.0
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ENG101
Oct 24, 2008

Doesn't comprehend her own material and a pain to work with in terms of papers.

5.0
3.0
ENG205
Dec 8, 2008

Only class that fit my schedule, but Rambo made the stuff interesting. Big on class discuss, so read up.

4.0
2.0
ENGL102
Mar 19, 2009

Dr. Rambo relies heavily on blackboard communication for assignments and course materials. If you check BB daily and follow her syllabus (also on BB), participate in class, and put effort in your papers. You will do fine. Some people "forget" to check BB and lose points, but just be responsible! She is a great teacher with a vast area of interests.

2.0
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ENG102
Apr 6, 2009

Aye, Rambo, when I gonna get my paper back. Its been 3 years. Why you take so long reading those papers. Don't expect mercy, she is merciless, mainly because she rather not take extra time to help you.

4.0
4.0
ENG102
May 10, 2009

dr. rambo was great, you get the grade that you deserve. do the homework and the blackboard discussions. if you need help w/ a paper see her BEFORE it's due! otherwise there isn't much she can do for you.

5.0
3.0
ENGL409
May 20, 2009

I rly learnd to appreciate Chaucer in this class.

1.0
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LIT102
Jul 12, 2009

She is boring and unenthusiastic. She has no connection with her students or her subject. The only thing that's more painful than her class is when she chooses to read aloud in old english.

2.0
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ENG101
Jul 28, 2009

If you can help is, do not get Rambo as a professor. She is not only not a nice professor, she is extremely contradictory of herself in class. She also is not always willing to help or answer questions. If we had questions in class, she would get upset and act like we weren't paying attention or didn't giver her time to go over the information.

1.0
5.0
ENG202
Jul 30, 2009

Her class is boring. She can't connect with her students. Run!

3.0
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ENGL202
Aug 1, 2009

I enjoyed being in Dr. Rambo's English 202 class. She has high expectations for her students, but if you meet them, you will do fine. Be sure to read all assignments and syllabus carefully as she expects you to follow her precise instructions. Follows strict attendance policy, no exceptions. Tests are hard, but doable - make sure you read!!

5.0
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ENGL202
Sep 16, 2009

Loved this class. Rambo is tough but fair.

4.0
4.0
ENG201
Nov 10, 2009

seriously, dont take her, she really thinks that she is the best thing in the world

4.0
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ENG201
Jan 11, 2010

The seven page paper was a little stressful, but she was very helpful when I went to her office for help on it. She does ramble, but she knows what she's talking about. It's not exactly easy to cover a thousand years of literature in only so many fifty-minute class periods.

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LIT201
Feb 25, 2010

Dr Rmabo is the WORST teacher i have ever had. She is rude and thinks she knows everything. Her sense of humor is terrible and she teaches the class nothing. she also shows favorites, and your grade will be affected by it. And on Blackboard discusions she gives you whatever grade she desires, even if you fulfill all of her requirements!

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ENG201
May 4, 2010

She's not a good teacher, but she has a nice chickstache.

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ENG202
Jul 14, 2010

Dr. Rambo is a great teacher that knows her stuff!

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ENG201
Oct 14, 2010

I HATED this class! If Rambo doesn't hate everyone she's very good at acting like it. She expects you to complete ridiculous amounts of work for a general education class. She is also extremely boring and includes information that isn't necessary. DON'T TAKE HER!!!

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ENG101
Jan 29, 2011

liked her class ok

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ENGL205
Mar 22, 2011

Dr. Rambo is very rude and unhelpful. Her Comp classes are a lot easier than her Lit classes and her expectations are almost impossible. If you can help not taking her for Lit classes I suggest you steer clear.

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5.0
ENGL201
May 3, 2011

She's very smart, but has trouble teaching the material. Plus, she just doesn't like students.

3.0
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ENG205
May 3, 2012

Dr. Rambo is a great & very knowledgeable teacher.

3.0
3.0
ENGL102
Jun 20, 2012

Dr. Rambo is very boring in class, but if you go to her office hours to have her look over your papers she is very intelligent and nice.

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5.0
WRLDLIT
Nov 20, 2012

Avoid at all cost. I used to love Literature courses but she has definitely caused me to develop a hate for Literature.

2.0
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ENG101
Dec 9, 2012

The class overall was not that difficult and she is not a harsh grader. But those are about the only good things about Rambo. The class is boring, she is boring, and she is not the most helpful individual. I'd advise looking for a different teacher.

3.0
3.0
ENGL101
Mar 11, 2013

Do not take her class if at all possible. I'm an English Major and I love school, but I hated this class. Dreaded it. She doesn't actually teach anything. She just reads out of the book and tells you things you already learned doing the homework she assigns for each class. Boring! Papers aren't hard, but if you don't write what she wants, BEWARE.

1.0
5.0
ENG202
Oct 11, 2013

Overall ratber aloof with a very strange sense of humor that tends to turn political. Not very helpful even during stated office hours and requires far too much from her gen ed classes.

4.0
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ENG409
Nov 1, 2013

I came into this class scared because I had heard bad things but Dr. Rambo turned out to be pretty fair and I learned a lot. Follow her assignment instructions to a T, do the reading, and come to class and you'll do fine. She's not a hard grader and she was very nice/helpful when I went to her office hours. I would take again.

5.0
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ENGL201
Feb 17, 2014

Took this class over the summer and it turned out to be a great class. Rambo does well when working with a small class. Reading is required. I read 2/3 of the required reading and made an A.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH111
Mar 5, 2014

Dr. Rambo is my advisor and she is the best. She likes student who speak up in class so that she knows you've done the reading. She gives clear instructions and if you follow them perfectly, it is easy t make an A. You must do the reading and the homework to do well.

3.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2014

Had a difficult time. Daily readings with 3-5 ? quizzes everyday! Have to write 3 papers. Kind of awkward in class and doesn't lecture its more of a discussion she expects the class to lead. Many people in my class had a hard time with her and the class.

4.0
2.0
101102
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2015

She is not a push over but is willing to help in any way possible. By far my favorite English teacher at CU.

1.0
4.0
101102
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2015

When students ask her questions she says "Look in the syllabus." She doesn't really teach nor is helpful when the students need answers to their questions or when they need help. Classes become very awkward at times because she does not lecture, it's mostly discussions.

3.0
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ENGL102
Grade: A
May 6, 2015

Class is mainly discussion, so make sure to read whatever she assigns. Papers are easy if you follow the guidelines. She is willing to help if you ask and visit her during office hours. Sometimes boring during lecture, but it's an easy A if you do everything.

2.0
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ENG425
Nov 20, 2015

Terrible teacher. Doesn't understand the subject matter. Hates her students. If you skip class you will have a hard time getting on her good side. Does not like opinions that differ from her own. DO NOT try to be original and have ample sources and have sources from the text or else your sol.

4.0
4.0
ENG425
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2015

I loved this class and thought Dr. Rambo welcomed all points of view, encouraged student participation. One of the best I've taken at Campbell. When I took a draft of my paper to her, she gave helpful suggestions.

2.0
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ENG205
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2016

She is a terrible teacher. She is very mono toned. She does not clarify what is on her exams, not to mention they are extremely difficult.

3.0
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ENG205
May 18, 2016

I am a 3.5+ GPA rising Junior and I would not recommend her class. I completed many extra credit and optional assignments in order to come out with a solid grade, I worked my butt off and in the end she gave me a lower grade. If you are looking to learn nothing more than you did in high school and work hard only to come up short, take Rambo.

4.0
4.0
ENG201
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

I had Dr. Rambo for British Lit I and World Lit I. Be prepared to read - it is literature, you know? - and discuss what you read in class. Occasional quizzes if no one read. Three papers per class, which were mostly open ended. Pick a story and write. I found the content interesting. Nice lady. Loves cats and Buffy the Vampire Slayer too!

1.0
4.0
ENGL101
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Awfull. She doesn't care about students and will purposely make it hard on you. Unless you are very confident in English, I would not recommend taking this class as you run the risk of letting Dr. Rambo ruin your GPA. I strongly urge anyone in her class to drop immediately and take another professor if possible.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her if you have the option to. Grades harshly. I worked my tail off in her class to get an A. She doesn't give clear gradin criteria, and will take an unreasonable amount of points off for a small mistake. Worst professor I've had at Campbell.

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
E0102
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2017
Would take again

Engage in class, it's not hard all you do is sit around and share your opinions and then write some papers about them. You should take your papers to the writing center and to her office hours and if you take their advice you'll get good grades. She hates cell phones in the class so just pay attention and forget about your phone.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
ENGL202
Grade: C-
Apr 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I am a biology major and got As in all of my hard science classes the semester I took this class and got a C in English. I had previously gotten As in both of my English classes taken before Dr. Rambo's class. Her class is boring and she is an awful grader. DO NOT TAKE. SHE IS AWFUL.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

Overall this class wasn't difficult and I wasn't overloaded with work. A lot of the homework assignments are similar to busy work. We wrote three papers, all based on the textbook. She does grade somewhat harshly if you don't follow her instructions and don't use mla format correctly. She's a nice lady and is willing to help you if you need it.

1.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: C
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Easily the worst professor at Campbell.

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: B
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Rambo knows her subject and tells you exactly what she wants from assignments and where to find resources. If you ask for help, she is ready to give it. If you don't ask, what happens, happens. Read the book & be ready to speak up in class. She wants to know what you think.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
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5.0
ENG201
Grade: Rather not say
May 15, 2023

Awful professor, Please take this class with another professor if you can. She never graded anything on time, but expected us to know how to complete the final paper correctly. Class was very boring,you have no test you have papers and other assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2023

Grades participation on just about every class. She tells you in one class when everything is due and you have to remember and turn things in. She takes the syllabus very seriously. I read the bad reviews on here and thought how bad could it possibly be..: it was that bad. Good luck if you decide to take her.. you will regret it about 3 classes in.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
ENG409
Grade: B
May 26, 2025

Odd for sure. She teaches obscure material and it shows up in her personality. She's a professional but not somebody that is gonna make your experience special.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
Not sure yet (2)
C (2)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 7
Not sure yet: 2
C: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Tough grader (4)
Tough Grader (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

201202

5.0

(1)

ENGL

5.0

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ENGLISH102

5.0

(1)

ENGL409

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH111

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ENG

5.0

BRITLIT

5.0

ENG101102

5.0

ENG2

5.0

LIT102

5.0

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