4.1

Heidi Laudien

English - Manhattan College

4.1
Quality
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Difficulty
90%
Would Retake
86
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4.1
Quality
3.4
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Clarity

90%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

There is alot of work but gives you enough time

ENG110 - 5.0 rating

The best teacher at Manhattan

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

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95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 31 reported grades
A-: 13
A: 8
Not sure yet: 3
A+: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Caring (7)
Accessible outside class (7)
Get ready to read (7)
Participation matters (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
Inspirational (5)
Graded by few things (4)
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Reviews (86)
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GLOBAL
Apr 15, 2003

Never boring and cool as hell

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ORIGINS
May 27, 2003

If you like tall blonde teachers who talk like their from the north then tale Laudien. She's not that an easy of a grader but the work isn't diffcult 3 papers and 1 final, but be prepared to read.

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ENG110
Jul 8, 2003

she is totally hot...but she makes you work

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ENG
Jul 8, 2003

No Comments

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348
Jul 9, 2003

professor laudien is the best teacher i have EVER had at manhattan college. Although she makes you work extremely hard, she is so funny, and i definitely learned more in her class, then i have in the rest of my manhattan college career. :)

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ENG110
Jul 11, 2003

Laudien is one of the best professors I have ever had. Funny, fun, and always original (she expects you to be the same). "Just so you know, you are doing pages out of a grade school workbook, so let us work a bit harder."-Laudien

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ENG
Aug 11, 2003

The best teacher at Manhattan. You will have to work your ass off, but in the end it's worth it, you learn alot and she is very down to earth,reasonable and funny

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LLRN103
Nov 11, 2003

Rips papers apart.

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LLRN103
Nov 14, 2003

She is a hard grader, but one of the best teachers I have had at Manhattan College. TAKE HER!!!! And she is always there for extra help.

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GOV
Feb 12, 2004

No Comments

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ENG365
Feb 22, 2004

Fashionable, funny and hot, but she works you to death. Beware, looks can be deceiving!

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LLRN103
Mar 28, 2004

No Comments

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LLRN103
Apr 15, 2004

A very awkward teacher. She expects way to much. Has a very arrogrant sense about her. Dont take, have surgery instead

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GLOBALORIG
Apr 21, 2004

If it is at all possible to take another teacher...do so immediately! She is cocky, condesending and unclear and thinks she's cool because she looks like Pheobe from Friends...She expects WAYYYY too much from us and it is next to impossible to get an A

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LLRN103
Apr 24, 2004

She's a cool professor but three essay questions for a 55 min. test.....THAT'S NOT COOL.

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ENG365
May 13, 2004

Extremely hard grader!!! Picks at every little thing and is veryyy condescending towards Manhattan College students. This woman thinks she should be teaching at Harvard the way she acts in the classroom!

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GLOBORIGI
Aug 23, 2004

all the material she taught I learnt in the 7th grade. convos were like pullin teeth and all anyone talked about was their personal opinions on racism and crap. A class that could have been interesting gone to crap. All class material from internet

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ENG211
Aug 24, 2004

lady is hard. she is anal on only quality work. she tears papers apart. she teaches alot thouh she will make you a better writer, but with alot of work

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GLOBAL
Sep 15, 2004

Would never recommend Professor Laudien. Talks down to everyone, thinks every student at Manhattan College is a waste of space. If you want to be talked down to and demoralized, take her class

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ENG365
Nov 15, 2004

Rude, extremely condescending...should have looked at this site be4 taking her...very uppity, strange individual. Avoid her if at all possible...God forbid u miss an assignment and ask for a make up...even w/ a note...not a positive experience at all

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BUSCOMM
Mar 3, 2005

What a ****. She thinks every male is a jerk, big feminist. If you're a male you're going to get a maximum grade of B. So if you want higher than this don't take her. Talked down to everyone (Even though all she has done is master a language that everyone knows)

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GLOBALORIGINS
Jun 23, 2005

She's evil. Plays favorites, gives insane tests where she expects you to write three essays in one class, and is very unhelpful. She said she doesn't like teaching here, and it shows. She's very bitter, and likes to complain about men a lot. Avoid her like the plague.

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ENG211
Oct 6, 2005

She was funny, helpful and nice--made extra time to help with my writing.

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LLRN103
Oct 6, 2005

She asks a lot of you but teaches alot. Very challenging.We all went out for Italian food at the end of the semester--thanks!

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HF
Oct 28, 2005

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GLOBALORGINS
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2005

Laudien is horribly condescending. She's genuinely rude sometimes and makes it nearly impossible for you to confront her if you need help.

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WRITTENCOMM
Nov 8, 2005

Shes really not as bad as everyone else on here is making her out to be. I think shes great! Very helpful and wants you to do well. I would def. recomend her and even take her again if I could. Easy easy easy!!!!

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CHILDRENSLIT
Dec 6, 2005

Definetly a good professor, she's really funny and cool. And her class is challenging but in the end, you'll be a better writer.

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ENGLISH211
Dec 14, 2005

A challenging course--most I've learned at Manhattan.

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ROOTSGLOB
May 15, 2006

One of my favorite teachers at manhattan. relates class to your everyday life-the discussions are lively and actually fun. i enjoyed attending this class everyday. you have to work for your grade, but the material is interesting so that makes it less like work. i would definitely reccommend her!

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GLOBA101
Oct 16, 2006

She's cool, she's only condescending if you're an idiot.

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ENGLI365
Feb 19, 2007

She challenged me to think hard and write well.

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LLRN103
Apr 10, 2007

I found myself never really wanting to miss this class. She's a good teacher.

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LLRN103
Apr 26, 2007

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ENG110
May 7, 2007

She's an amazing professor. You have to work for your grades but it's worth it. Always "on"

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ENG365
Oct 11, 2007

Never was more challenged at MC. She will help you a lot with your writing.

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ENGL365
Oct 12, 2007

Just took her midterm and it was hard but exactly what she said would be in it. She's funny and nice--down to earth and easy on eyes.

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ENGL365
Dec 13, 2007

LOVED HER! she is very nice, very dry sense of humor which kept me entertained. She expects a lot but its nice to have someone who cares, i learned a ton!

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LLRN121
Dec 19, 2007

Global Orgins, if you spoke up in class and new what was going on in the world she loved you. Papers are so so but she is a great teacher. Mild Feminist to say the least.

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ENGL110
May 27, 2008

She rips your papers apart and you cant seem to please her. Talks down to you like you are worthless and slow in the head. Very hard grader on papers, so dont look to breeze through the class. She is also not hot, so I dont see where people are getting that. The only positive I have is that she does make herself available outside the classroom.

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ENG110
May 28, 2008

Enjoyed the class. Do the work and you will be fine. She challenged me. Really cares about studetns.

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ENG287
Aug 9, 2008

Alright teacher. Not too crazy about her class because it was pretty boring. Two relatively easy essays and a few tough exams throughout the course. She is not very fair with exams; make sure you know all the material. Extra credit is also available. Maybe she'll teach you something but don't count on it. The class is really just a waste of time.

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ENG110
Aug 24, 2008

I loved her class. Very funny, challenging and totally cares about the studnets. There is alot of work but gives you enough time. I went to see her 5 times with a draft of a paper for extra help!

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ENGL211
Dec 12, 2008

I LOVED THIS PROFESSOR. She's challenging but will help you whenever you need it. She's very funny and makes class fun.

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ENGL292
Jan 20, 2009

AMAZING! Great study abroad trip to London -- Very intellectual classes and experiences. Amazing woman, very fun and personable. Hard grader? Yes. But so much can be learned from Heidi Laudien.

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ENG365
Feb 24, 2010

I have her this semester for Children's literature and shes amazing! she really cares about the students, very funny and gets you to think about the books in different ways. attendance is mandatory but i LOVE Laudien

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ENGL365
Mar 28, 2010

I really like Laudien. She's real, smart and funny. I've been to her office hours four times and she always helps me. I think I might be a nag but she hasn't said. She's a hard grader but I think it's working. She has a very cute kid 2

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ENG365
May 26, 2010

LOVE LAUDIEN! MAKES YOU WORK BUT I LEARNED SOOOO MUCH.

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ENGL211
Dec 2, 2010

Impossible to get an "A" but great teacher. I learned more from Laudien than any teacher I've had at Manhattan. You will work and work.

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LLRN201
May 14, 2014

Worst teacher by far. Will chew you're paper apart even if the New York times decided to edit it.

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LLRN102
Nov 10, 2014

One of my first professors at Manhattan College and I absolutely adored her. I recommend her to anyone who has to take LLRN 102. I am by no means an exceptional student but I made it through her class. She expects you to read and participate. She is funny and delightful. Always ready to help. I definitely recommend her.

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ENGLISH211
Dec 17, 2014

Amazing prof. makes you read a lot but super helpful and hysterical.

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LLRN102
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2015

She was a great teacher! She was very passionate and she made the material relate to our world and our problems. She always made us laugh but the reading is crucial. Her tests may be tricky but if you take notes and read you will get a good grade. Participation is key also. She is also kind of crazy- but in a good way

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ENG260
Grade: A-
May 1, 2016

This was by far my favorite class at MC. She's the only real professor on campus and easy on the eyes. She's a little intimidating at first but its clear she cares about students. Made me think and work hard but it was worth it. I.D.'s on tests are hard.

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LLRN102
Grade: A-
May 1, 2016

I decided to switch my major because of this woman. She's very funny and smart. Even though the course material was dry, she made it interesting. I went to her office hours constantly and I think that's why I did so well in the course. Am taking her again in the fall.

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ENG260
Grade: A-
May 9, 2016

She is an amazing professor. She is so unpredictable and makes the class so interesting. Even outside class she is fun and helpful. She makes the best edits to drafts and will guide you through writing a paper. Her tests aren't too hard if you listen in class and read the books. For every play that has a video she will stream it to make it easier.

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ENG260
May 19, 2016

I just took her English 260 Comedy and Tragedy class and loved it. I never thought about art or literature before this course and now I'm really into it. She is down to earth and loves teaching. You need to do the work though and participation is important. She helped me become a stronger writer and critical thinker--Thanks Laudien!

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ENG323
Grade: A-
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

I had her for English 323 Brit Lit chicks. The course is hard but she makes it interesting and relatable. She is funny, pretty, smart and nice. If you do the work you will do well in the class. She helped me a lot with my final paper--I think I showed her five drafts but she didn't mind. Always go to class prepared.

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ENG260
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

Laudien is amazing at what she does, she is great in a classroom setting. The work is NEVER boring and neither is class because she always finds ways to incorporate current events or stories into her lesson. You will love coming to class everyday. TAKE HER !

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ENGL248
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2017
Would take again

Heidi made her course "Masterworks of British Literature" one of the most enjoyable courses of my undergrad career. The class had only eight students, and 5 were engineers (including me). With that in mind, Heidi ran the class in a non-traditional way and really had fun with it. The discussions are always great in her classes. Participate!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
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LLRN102
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Nice woman, becomes a bit tangential during lectures (usually political rants), but ultimately is well versed in what she teaches and is a pleasure to have as a teacher.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ENGL260
Grade: A-
Aug 6, 2018
Would take again

I LOVED Laudien. Every class is different. Shes super smart, definitely cares about students and tells you how to be successful in the class. Reading is important and she will call on you in class but thats college. No cellphones in class EVER. Very funny and kind.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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ENGL260
Grade: A-
Feb 6, 2019
Would take again

I took comedy and tragey last semester and it was by far my favorite class. Laudien is super smart and makes you think about plays in ways I never had--even ones I had read before. She loves when you participate and she always made me laugh. She gets it.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
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ENG260
Grade: B+
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

I loved Laudien. Shes smart, kind and pretty. Eventhough most of the plays were tragedies, we laughed every class. Shes super funny. Outside of class she helped me a lot with my papers and even helped me with a resume. She sent us stuff about jobs and seems genuinely concerned about students. Very down to earth.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
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ENGL260
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Laudien was great. A few of my friends recommended her and I can see why. There was never a boring class and she has a great sense of humor. The plays throughout the curriculum are rather interesting and fairly easy to follow along with. She does an excellent job explaining each play and making sure each student is prepared for the test.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
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ENG260
Grade: Not sure yet
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Laudien is one of the best professors Ive had at Manhattan College. I decided to take her course after many of my friends recommend I do. She is one of the nicest and funniest professors. Her humor keeps the class really interesting. She is also very passionate about what she teaches. I recommend anyone take her if they can!!!

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ENG260
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

This woman... amazing. I took this class for my last English gen-ed, and as long as you do your work, you will do well. She is hilarious and is not shy at all to share her opinions. At first, she may come off strong, but once you get to know her... she will become one of your favorite professors at MC. DEF take her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
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ENGL365
Grade: A-
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Laudien is definitely an interesting gal, but she is very sweet and caring. She is a great mentor and I think she is definitely one of the better professors at the school.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
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ENG260
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 6, 2022

if you are a freshman I don't advise you to take the class the class may be on a 200 level but the professor excepts you to be on 400 level and will constantly tell you I don't know if you could handle this class. I took as an English elective and ended up being more stressful than my major class. The positive reviews here are honestly misleading.

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ENG260
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2022
Would take again

By far this was my favorite class this semester. She LOVES the plays she teaches and cares about her students. If you have to take an English elective, take this class. Our discussions were sometimes intense, but it made me think about my life.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
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ENG211
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022

I was more organized as a high school freshman than Laudien was in this class. If you can write well, you will blindly succeed. If you struggle with writing, she will pretend to help you. Avoid if possible.

Tough grader
Group projects
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3.0
ENG211
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I took Laudien for English 211 and LOVED this class. Don't pay attention to the hate on this professor because she is amazing. She worked on 15 drafts of my papers and I am definitely a better writer because of her. She even offered to work with me over break and next semester. My roommate doesn't even have her and she helped her with her resume.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
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ENGL309
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

Heidi is SO chill. I 100000% recommend. She is so kind and has a passionate side to her. You do have to read but if you don't want to participate, you do not have to. There was one group pres but it was so laid-back. I adore her and oh, the two exams were taken at home during class time. Her teaching is effective.

Get ready to read
Group projects
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LLRN102
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023
Would take again

Her teaching style was all over the place, as we jumped back and forth between videos and text. There are required readings but you don't really need to do them in order to be prepared for class. There are some "pop" quizzes but she gives a warning ahead of time.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
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ENG211
Grade: A-
Sep 5, 2023
Would take again

She was one of the best profs I have ever taken at Manhattan College. She made me a stronger writer, hands down. Her classes are lively and she really cares about her students. I literally showed her five drafts of my paper until I got an A on it. She helped my friend get an internship and she reviewed my resume countless times. I loved laudien!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
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ENG323
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2023
Would take again

Ok. Sassy. Hard assignments+hard grading.

Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
ENG260
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2023
Would take again

I currently have this professor for English 260 and this is my best class. Eventhough it is at 9:00am, I still come because the plays are good and she's very funny. We have decent class discussions and she will make you think about life. She gets it and isn't like any of my other professors. My friend recommended the class and i"m glad I took it.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG323
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2023
Would take again

Kind and engaging.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENG323
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2023
Would take again

This women has made me learn so much! The class is only 50 mins but I fell like we go over so much with such detail in that time.

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
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ENG323
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Laudien is the prof who made me want to be an English Major. She may come off as tough, but she gives great feedback and allows you to rework your assignments. She cares more about improving your writing and developing as a student than just being able to recite the info. Expect to work, but also expect to grow while taking her course.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
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ENG323
Nov 30, 2023

Her pettiness is flaming. She may come off as sweet, but deep down she's judgmental, unhelpful, and just rude. Constantly asked me if I think I'm capable of the course and the work solely because of my lack of attendance. Like what? Attendance shouldn't even be required in the first place, and that is something she really pushes on. Don't do it.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ENGL260
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Teaching style: Fast! Don't fall behind. However, Dr. Laudien is a solid professor and wants the best for everyone. Do not be discouraged if she comes off as passive-aggressive, she can sense slackers. Overall decently fair; expect somewhat generous partial credit. Lectures are entertaining and eye-opening, don't get caught on your phone.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
LLRN102
Grade: B-
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

Dr Laudien is by far the best professor I've had thus far. She is so funny, and tries to relate to her class. There is a lot of reading and she does go quite quick, but its all very clear, and as long as you pay attention you should be fine. She is so kind and you can tell she genuinely wants her students to do their very best.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
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ENGL365
Grade: A-
Jan 29, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor and human, really cares about the students and makes you her priority when class is in session. Outside of class a different story but I have zero complaints. Only a couple of papers throughout the semester but they are worth a lot. A great example of a professor who gives good life advice rather than others in her department...

Hilarious
Caring
Graded by few things
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ENG110
Grade: A+
Feb 28, 2024
Would take again

Literally the best english professor I have had ever, she is so funny during lectures if you get her sense of humor (she reminds me of a talk show host). ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ask for essay draft feedback, you will go to her office and she will edit it for you and walk you through why she is editing it. Everytime I get feedback, I get an A.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
ENG211
Grade: A+
Oct 2, 2024
Would take again

The Course was very descriptive

Get ready to read
Hilarious
So many papers
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

17%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A- (13)
A (8)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(14)
Based on 31 reported grades
A-: 13
A: 8
Not sure yet: 3
A+: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Caring (7)
Accessible outside class (7)
Get ready to read (7)
Participation matters (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
Inspirational (5)
Graded by few things (4)
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