2.4

Jane Carducci

English - Winona State University

2.4
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
18%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
2.4
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

18%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
115 total ratings

5

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4

17

3

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What Students Say

Other commenters are bitter because she's a tough grader

ENG417 - 4.0 rating

NEVER take the online class

ENGLISH111 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
Not sure yet (4)
Drop/Withdrawal (4)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(3)C(4)D(5)F(2)A-/B+(2)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 6
Not sure yet: 4
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
C: 3
Common Tags
Tough Grader (15)
Get ready to read (11)
Tough grader (11)
Lots of homework (8)
Participation matters (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
So many papers (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
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Ratings by Course

LOTS

5.0

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ENG115

5.0

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ENG414

5.0

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MANYENG

5.0

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ENG150

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

YOUNGADULTLIT

5.0

ENG90

5.0

SHAKESPEARE

5.0

ENGLISH290

5.0

ENG304

5.0

Reviews (114)
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ENG150
Mar 24, 2003

No Comments

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LOTS
Jul 23, 2003

I've had 3 or 4 classes with Jane, and I just need to say she's great! She's so much fun, expects a lot from students, but helps them achieve her standards. I'm looking forward to grad level work this coming semester!

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ENG417
Nov 23, 2003

She is kind of unclear in what she is teaching. She talks more about what she likes and dislikes about things rather than teaches us the new information. She is really funny though. SHe is bitter about her divorce though.

3.0
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ENG290
Dec 4, 2003

No Comments

2.0
5.0
ENG290
Dec 5, 2003

No Comments

2.0
5.0
ENG290
Dec 20, 2003

very hard

3.0
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ENG417
Feb 4, 2004

The notes you take in class (at least for Shakespeare: Tragedies) don't matter for anything. Class itself was really boring.

5.0
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ENG417
Apr 6, 2004

I loved her! She's really nice and fair. She's tough on assignments, but you learn a ton from her especially in the Shakespeare Tragedies class.

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ENG111
Apr 21, 2004

She is a very nice teacher, always willing to help. She is a hard teacher, but in the end the hard work pays off.

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2.0
ENG111
Apr 25, 2004

She's a good person but a horrible english teacher. I took one of my paper's from her class to a friend of a friend who is an editor for a book publishing company, he said a first grader knows the english language better.

2.0
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ENG290
May 4, 2004

She's very unclear about all of the assignments...especially the final. Hated her class...never ever want to take another one with her.

5.0
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ENG301
May 4, 2004

All right guys. Seriously this is one the best classes I've ever been in...but it busted my brains it was so hard.

5.0
4.0
ENG115
Jun 10, 2004

Very insightful & interesting. She grades hard, but is fair. Go to her and ask how you can improve & she'll tell you exactly. Recommended.

2.0
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ENG290
Sep 25, 2004

She won't teach writers she doesn't like, even if they are considered great. I had a terrible time writing essays for her. I've gotten A's on my papers in all my other classes but she gave me C's and B-'s. Don't take her class.

2.0
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ENG290
Nov 8, 2004

UGH! I wrote my papers and she would rip them apart even when I spent forever on them! Take Eddy for this class not her! She expects way to much! this was supposed to be an intro class and she made it seem like we should know it all already! NO WE DONT KNOW IT YET THAT IS WHY WE TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
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ENG290
Jan 21, 2005

This was by far one of the hardest classes I have ever taken, and it's a lot of work, but I learned so much. She's a great professor, always willing to help. She grades hard on papers, but it's fair, and it only improves your writing.

3.0
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YOUNGADULTLIT
Feb 27, 2005

This class is very hard and you'll have a quiz almost everyday so make sure that you keep up with your reading. Essay's are hard too and you better just plan on hitting the writing center because otherwise you won't do very well at all. Good prof. though and u will learn a lot!!!

2.0
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ENG290
Feb 27, 2005

This woman takes pride in seeing students fail. She rips apart every essay and works femanism into everything she talkes about. If you are female you will be better off than the guys, they all seem to have lower grades. Her daily quizzes are crazy, she asks the smallest things you won't remember.

2.0
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ENG290
Mar 30, 2005

This teacher is one hard prof. I have never failed an eng. class until i took her and on top of that this class is a lot of work!!!

1.0
4.0
SHAKE
Mar 30, 2005

Feminism at it's worst! Almost failed my paper because I used the word "Mankind" instead of "People-kind"!

1.0
3.0
SHAK
Apr 3, 2005

Femisim at its WORST

1.0
5.0
ENG90
Apr 26, 2005

She is incredibly hard, and not at all fair in her grading, if she decides she doesn't like you from the beginning it's almost impossible to do even remotely well. Also if you don't like Shakespear don't tell her, she lives for his works.

1.0
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ENG301
May 18, 2005

Just say "No"

4.0
5.0
SHAKESPEARE
Sep 27, 2005

dropped it.

3.0
5.0
ENG290
Oct 12, 2005

The harshest grader ever and when you try to make your papers and tests better by using her comments she still gives you a horrible grade...she picks favorites right away...and if you're not one just plan on getting a horrible grade!

2.0
5.0
ENG417
Oct 20, 2005

I Totally agree with the previous rating. She goes much too fast trying to get across so much information that students cannot take notes. Knows the information well but needs to learn how to teach it.

4.0
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ENGLISH111
Oct 30, 2005

Does a good job of going over papers

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH111
Nov 16, 2005

she's super hard, and crazy.

1.0
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TRIEDTAKING2
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2005

Dropped Both! There is no way to make this instructor happy. Avoid this instructor like the plague! She is an interesting person to talk to, and she seems nice. But, I could do nothing right in her classes.

3.0
4.0
ENG111
Dec 1, 2005

This teacher is the hardest grader. When you get your papers back and re-do them using the comments she wrote, you still get a bad grade. You don't really do much in the class but she is a hard grader. Don't take her!

2.0
5.0
ENGLISH111
Dec 19, 2005

She is a really hard grader on essays. She tells the same saturday night live joke repetitively. And she doesn't help you in class, but out of class she's alright in helping. However, overall, She was a horrible teacher.

1.0
5.0
ENGLISH290
Dec 30, 2005

I had to take care of my baby brother while my mother & sister were in the hospital. I emailed all my professors the assignments due and let them know. She then counted all the assignments I had emailed to her as late and dropped their letter grades to an F. All the other professors were incredibly understanding and supportive, not her.

4.0
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SEVERALENGLISH
Jan 20, 2006

It's been a few years since I had Carducci for a class, but although she was hard--wanted you to know the content--she was willing to spend extra time going over any of it. And during class, too.

5.0
5.0
ENG290
Dec 2, 2006

She's very very tough, so if you are thinking you want a fun lit class, take it with someone else if possible!! It's demanding, but she is very helpful. You can email her or meet with her and she will help in any way possible... so take initiative and go see her, it can't hurt. Also, don't slack on your 45-minute presentations, go above and beyond.

5.0
5.0
ENG417
Dec 9, 2006

Her classes are HARD, but you will get so much out of them! Her summer Shakespeare is the best way to take that class. I wouldn't take 111 with her!

4.0
4.0
ENG290
Dec 11, 2006

Tough but fair. Assigns a lot of work, including a 45 min presentation. Very helpful in and out of class. She answered my large volume of email questions clearly. Pushes her opinion on the class from time to time, but usually if discussion is going poorly. Again, tough but worth it.

5.0
3.0
ENG290
Jan 22, 2007

Wonderful teacher, one of the best. Relaxed, fun, easy if you do the work, and very helpful. I had heard a girl in one of my lit classes saying bad things so I was afraid to take her, then I enjoyed her class so much and realized the other girl never showed up for any of the classes I had her in. Moral : Do what's expected and you'll love it.

5.0
3.0
ENG414
May 16, 2007

definitely take the comedies instead of the tragedies: they are actually funny! most of the work is in-class discussion. there are two large reading journals that kinda suck, but they really draw you into the text. in two classes with dr carducci i've never gotten better than a B on her exams (mostly Cs), but got got a B for the course (A in 290).

4.0
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ENG304
Oct 16, 2007

Prof. Carducci is clearly not for the weak of mind. One must be on top of his/her game in her classes. She is a bit on the feminist side which is annoying at times but she is fair to everyone. She is a extremely difficult grader, but it is great to improve someones character. Don't take the class if you are not planning on working hard.

5.0
4.0
MANYENG
Apr 9, 2008

I could tell right away that though her classes are challenging, she is incredibly fair and skilled in her profession. Carducci is one of the best professors at WSU hands down, anyone who doesn't like her clearly doens't care about their education and just wants an easy A. Students like that don't deserve to be in college.

2.0
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ENGMANY
Apr 12, 2008

If you're not her favorite, then good luck to you. Grades with impossible difficultly, and is very opinionated. Is quite rude when speaking to you outside of class (office hours) and doesn't care about anything but her class (if you try to explain something, she will cut you off mid sentence and in turn, say it is your fault) DO NOT TAKE HER!

2.0
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ENG290
Apr 16, 2008

This prof. is very rude. she's not very helpful, and if you're not her favorite, drop because you will not pass with the grade higher than a c. DO NOT TAKE HER, thke the guy (hacker). he's much nicer, and a lot easier.

1.0
5.0
ENG290
Apr 28, 2008

Terrible teacher!! mean, rude!

3.0
5.0
ENG290
Oct 23, 2008

NO COMMENT

3.0
5.0
ENGLXXXX
Dec 23, 2008

A feminist to the first degree. I think she had a bad experience with a man in the past - because if you have something that dangles between your legs, she wont give you the time of day. Rude, unhelpful, and MEAN!

2.0
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ENGX
Feb 20, 2009

Firstly, Carducci is not interested in helping you succeed. She is rude, a little bit cruel and will treat you as if you're stupid for asking a perfectly legitimate question. I've had many difficult professors, but she is the first one I can honestly say I learned nothing from.

1.0
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ENGXXX
Feb 27, 2009

She was completely useless when trying to figure out somet things for her online course, and she didn't even know what she was talking about. She basically just kept saying that I was doing something wrong.

3.0
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ENG423
Nov 18, 2009

You're expected to show up to class and work and prove yourself. She knows her Shakespeare and is willing to teach you as long as you're willing to learn. Her expectations are high so just be prepared!

1.0
5.0
ENG290
Dec 18, 2009

I enjoyed her lectures so much! However, when it came to the papers I received a very low grade and when I asked for her help on the next ones she told me it looked great then would hand me back a very low grade. Upon asking again all she said was "you didnt word it correctly" without telling/showing me how it could have been better.

3.0
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ENG290
Dec 27, 2009

You need to work really hard in this class! Her standards are high and I was lucky enough to seem to understand what she wanted on papers and exams (which are all essay form). But people who didn't fulfill what she wanted did not do well. She is a very nice person but a VERY hard teacher! However, I passed and learned SO MUCH!

1.0
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ENGLIT
Jan 5, 2010

OH My God....I had her 20 years ago and she was the absolute worst professor I ever had. She is a nasty, uncaring woman and I did not enjoy her class. The worst!!!!!

1.0
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ENG417
Mar 3, 2010

Online Shakespeare class. Professor was in CO dealing blackjack the entire time. Does not bend or adjust rules for anything. I have two bruised and sprained hands and still she gave no give on rewrites or due dates. Take her at your own risk.

4.0
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ENGMANY
Apr 18, 2010

Carducci is the equivalent of an Ivy League professor. That being said, she is a difficult grader especially on your writing skills.I believe the reason for all of these negative comments is because her teaching style and what she expects of students is above and beyond what they are willing to give. Great teacher but be prepared to be challenged.

3.0
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ENG111
Apr 19, 2010

She is VERY nit-picky. I took her online class, that part wasn't bad. But she didn't post grades, I understand that it's English... but EVERYTHING need to be perfect in your essays. It's ridiculous. I've only gotten some sort of B on papers, and I've even gone to the writing center for help.

2.0
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ENG417
Sep 29, 2010

Carducci is unreasonable, capricious in her grading technique, disorganized and plays favorites.

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ENG290
Oct 15, 2010

This woman is the hardest grader I have ever encountered in my academic career. She offers no constructive criticism, and she is not open to new ideas. If you take her, be prepared to do tons of hard work and have none of it appreciated, as well as get poor grades for what would be considered excellent work by any other professor.

4.0
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ENG290
Apr 7, 2011

She is one of the hardest professors I have ever encountered. She makes class fun and challenging, which is refreshing. I hated how harshly she graded everything but she knows her material and makes damn sure you know it too. She is quite amusing, although she can be a bit overwhelming at times with her expectations. Do not take if you're lazy.

1.0
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ENG290
Oct 16, 2011

This woman makes sure you know whether or not this will be your major or minor. I have always been excellent at English, coming into her class i expected to be worked very hard and took all the assignments seriously and work diligently on everything she mentioned. I failed. On top of that she verbally insulted my intelligence. Do not take her.

5.0
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ENG417
May 30, 2012

Look, the class is difficult and a lot of work -- but she is fair. Her lectures are extremely interesting, and the discussions are intriguing and engaging. Do NOT take her papers lightly. Give her what she asks for; if you don't, you will fail. This class will let you know if you are an adequate writer or not -- if you can't write, you won't pass.

2.0
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ENG111
Nov 16, 2012

She is one of the hardest graders i've ever had in my entire school career. She was very unclear with what she particular wanted in her papers and very nit picky about her grading. I used the writing center and still failed. Seven people had to drop out in my class because of the way she graded. Super harsh teacher.

1.0
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ENG111
Nov 26, 2012

Does not give examples on how to write papers enough and expects students to just know. Terrible with grading papers, unclear with what you did wrong

2.0
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ENG111
Dec 6, 2012

She is seriously the hardest grader I have ever had! She treats you like you are an English major and expects you to write like one. Your whole grade is based off papers so if writing is a weak point for you, you will fail. Half of my class dropped the class and she even forced two of the students to drop. Avoid her at all costs!

1.0
5.0
ENG111
Dec 15, 2012

does not give her time of day up to help students out. does not provide information or clarification towards improving your paper.

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ENG417
Dec 17, 2012

Dr. Carducci gets a bad rap. Shakespeare is a difficult subject, and it's a 400 level class. She expects your work to reflect that. However, she's a very nice person, and she is always willing to help her students. I learned so much from her! I wish I could have more classes with her, she is now one of my favorite professors.

1.0
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ENGLIT
Jan 16, 2013

AWFUL!

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ENG111
Jan 21, 2014

I felt like she didn't even respect her students. She was very rude and inconsiderate.

5.0
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ENG417
Sep 5, 2014

Great professor! Dr. Carducci is incredibly kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate about her field of study. She also genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. I highly recommend her classes!

3.0
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000799
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2014

Be ready to work if you are taking a class with Dr. Carducci . She is a very tough grader, but she knows what she is talking about. If you are confused or need help with an assignment ask for help. In my experience she was very willing to help. You have to work for the grade you want. Want an A? work your ass off.

4.0
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ENGLISH112
Oct 12, 2014

Work hard for a good grade. A LOT of homework, its easier if you already know how to write well, but you can learn. Keep in mind shes more about grammar than content. GO IN TO SEE HER! Shes harsh in her emails but in person shes nice! She just wants to see you try. I would recommend her, but if easy is your goal rather than to learn, switch.

4.0
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ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2014

She's passionate about what she teaches but she's a really hard grader. Get on her better side right away and really try to participate. She's willing to help you if you're struggling and always answers emails immediately.

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ENGLISH111
Nov 10, 2014

Horrible. I would not recommend this professor for anybody. Horrible directions, hardest grader I have ever had, and inconsiderate.

3.0
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ENG111
Nov 10, 2014

I did so horrible in this class and I actually enjoy English. She's a really hard grader and expects to much from you for an into class.

3.0
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ENG111
Nov 20, 2014

She's not a bad prof, but she's a very, very tough grader and definitely requires very sophisticated writing. If you're not ready for a challenge, do not take her class.

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ENG111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 8, 2015

WORST CLASS OF THE SEMESTER. I took her asynchronous class & she was completely stubborn about helping me understand my assignments thoroughly, the 3rd week in she told me I should just drop the class and take a "w" or take an "F" at the end of the semester. My advisor even thought that was ridiculous. Avoid her at all costs. Very condescending.

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ENG111
Mar 2, 2015

Dr Carducci is an awesome professor. Yes, she is a tough grader, but, that just means that we all suck at English. You will go into this class thinking you know your language; but you will come out even better. She is helpful, fair, and responds quickly to all emails and grades fast. I promise you will know your stuff after this class!

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ENGLISH
Grade: C+
Mar 23, 2015

Worst professor I have ever had. She takes a 100 class like a graduate class. Avoid her if you want a good GPA.

2.0
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ENGLISH111
Grade: B
Mar 30, 2015

She is wayyyy too hard of a grader for an English 111 class. NEVER take the online class.

4.0
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ENG417
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 19, 2015

Other commenters are bitter because she's a tough grader. Grading aside she is an incredibly intelligent professor and knows what she does. She is immensely helpful if you go to her office hours and she actually cares about her students. A good professor does not mean an easy A. She makes you work and makes you learn.

5.0
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ENG111
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2015

Prof Carducci is very smart and fun to talk with, but she is a tough grader and expects excellent work, some may argue a level of work beyond an intro english class. If you decide to take her class, prepare for a tough work load. She may be harsh at first with grading but as long as you improve you should do well.

5.0
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ENG111
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2016

Welcome to college. Dr. Carducci's class requires actual work. If you put forth the effort and ask for help you will do fine. She is a very nice person once you get to know her. She responded to all my questions within an hour through email. You will definitely know how to write better after her class. It will set you up well for future classes.

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ENG111
May 15, 2016

I attended WSU 24 years ago. The only name I remember from there is Jane Carducci. Way to go, Dr. Carducci. You're the best. Good grades are not just given, people. You have to work hard for them.

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ENG111
Aug 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She can come off very rude when grading. She does know how to give positive criticism.

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is so unreasonable its ridiculous. The toughest grader I've ever had, thinks she has something to prove. Don't take her class, just don't.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Oct 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carducci is hands down the worst professor I have dealt with. She makes her students feel inferior and acts like she has something to prove. She gives rude criticism and does not try to help students succeed. She is by far the toughest grader and can not give you clear answers. Avoid her at all costs.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG290
Grade: F
Oct 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is very difficult to talk to. She doesn't listen to her students' interpretations, even if they are backed up by the facts. She failed my entire class on a test because we missed a small, insignificant part of a story.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Oct 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst teachers I had. She just tells you to go to the writing center if you need help. Acts like its graduate program class. Has to be perfect to her to get an A or a B

Tough Grader
3.0
5.0
ENG111
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carducci is a very harsh grader and she can come off rude at first. However, if you make appointments with her or email her your questions, she'll give really good feedback. I do feel that this class is very difficult but work hard. Don't expect a good grade if you don't want to work for it.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Dr Carducci is amazing. I took her English 111 hybrid class and throughly enjoyed it. Before this class i had little interest in English and she made it fun. Because we only met 4 times during the semester, attendance was mandatory for all meetings. Her expectations for the entire semester are clearly on D2L. She gave very constructive feedback.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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ENG111
Mar 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The only good thing about English 111 hybrid is that it is only 10 weeks instead of the full 16. Carducci is a great person but an awfully harsh grader. I would only recommend this class to people who consider themselves as strong writers.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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ENG111
Grade: C
Apr 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Please please please do not take this professor. I did exceptionally well in English in highschool, it was actually my favorite class. I wrote my first paper for Dr. Carducci and got a D. As a freshman who was entering an intro level English class, I did not expect it to be so difficult. She is by far the RUDEST, MOST MISLEADING professor

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
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ENG111
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There are papers due every week. She grades them super hard. Almost the whole class dropped the class. Multiply assignments due through out the week. Completely online except a 4 days. She is really nice in person and very helpful in person.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
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ENG423
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2017
Would take again

This professor is tough and she expects a lot from you, but if you do the reading, participate in class, ask questions (be specific when you want help) & show that you care about the content you can learn a lot & pass. It's clear she's passionate about her content and if you do all of this is she can be very nice and class discussions can be v. fun

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Nov 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Probably one of the worst teachers I have had in my student career. I received As in all of my high school English classes and expected to do well in this class, but got bad grades on almost all my papers. She is no help when you ask her questions about homework or grades or anything.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
5.0
ENG290
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Carducci is incredibly intelligent and passionate about English. She wants you to do well. She is a hard grader, but her expectations are clear. I would recommend going to her office hours and the writing center--she likes to see that you are making an effort. Do all of the readings and in depth. This class was discussion based-really fun

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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5.0
ENG290
Grade: D
Oct 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Carducci is terrible!!! I have always been fairly decent at English but no person has ever made me feel more stupid. We went from a class of 24 to 12 in a semester because everyone was going to fail. She sets expectations and then when you make them, she sets the bar higher. Her expectations will get you a C at best.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: C
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst teacher I have ever had. When you ask her for help on papers she is not willing to help she will send you to other people to get help. She grades extremely tough and picks out every little detail. Tells you that you aren't going to pass her class but isn't willing to help you to improve your grades. I recommend never taking her.

Tough Grader
1.0
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ENG111
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Jane Carducci was the worst professor I have ever had. She is unorganized and is not good at updating grades. She is very rude and does not care to help her students. She will pick your work apart and give you minimal feedback, what feedback you do get is not helpful at all. Would never take her again or recommend her.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Dec 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Definitely not my style. So much reading and assignments and you never know what she wants. She does give feedback but its usually useless. Don't recommend .

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Mar 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I recommend you take anyone else but her. Her online class is very disorganized.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you have registered for this teacher, go back into your eservices and pick a new teacher. She is the worst teacher I have ever had. She will call you ignorant and stupid, but won't tell you why. She will make you withdrawal from the class, or fail you. She will not help you with papers, if you ask her to. She will sends you to other places. HELP

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: F
Apr 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor at Winona State, don't take her!!!!!!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this as an online class and there was a lot of work every week. There was a lot of writing involved and the instructions weren't always super clear. lots of times you have to post and then comment on other people's posts. You do get docked points if you turn stuff in late. Lots of parts to every assignment

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

English has always been a strong suit of mine, but this class has made me think otherwise. She in an incredibly tough grader even when you think you did exactly what she was looking for. There's multiple long assignments every single week. Be prepared to post to discussion boards, have unclear essay assignments, and have online workbook problems.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Oct 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

NEVER TAKE ONLINE ENGLISH. She is so hard of a grader and if you don't follow the rules she has in the syllabus she will fail you and make it so you can never pass even if it was a mistake and forgot to look over work before turning in. Also isnt very helpful.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Never, ever take this professor. Worst professor on the planet. If you have different views than her, youre automatically wrong. If you are a male, you are automatically wrong. If you are both, well than, you failed the class already. She will tell you that your work is irrelevant. She gives no good feedback and is only there to bring you down.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carducci is definitely passionate about what she does, but her expectations are near impossible. I took an online introduction course, and I worked relentlessly for the whole semester. This was definitely one of the hardest courses I've ever taken simply due to work load and grading expectations. Make sure you're a strong writer.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carducci has unrealistic expectations for students especially for an intro level online class. If you miss one assignment you will automatically fail the class. The hard part is, there is so much work that its hard to keep on top of even for the best student. I was spending 30 hours a week on this class alone. And be ready to spend your own $.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Carducci is the hardest teacher I have ever had. She gives little to no feedback and has no office hours available. She will send you to the writing center for help and won't take the time to help you. Also when sent to writing center, I received a worse grade than a previous paper. Highly don't recommend taking her classes.

So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: B
Oct 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Super tough grader. Lots of homework, reading, and online exercises. Assignments are not clear, which is difficult when trying to follow the rubric. All in all find a different professor !!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
ENG111
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

Ive seen so many negative comments on here about Dr. Carducci but after having experience with her in her ENG111 course, she isnt what the reviews made her out to be. She was very kind when I needed help and she was a overall a nice & respectful person. She does grade a little hard, though. But I do recommend her!

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: B-
Jan 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

OMG, I just did a google search to see what happened to the worst professor that I ever had. I had her in 1990 at Cortland. She was horrible in every way! I wish she had stuck to blackjack and I might have chosen a different career path. She really turned me off to English.

4.0
5.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2021
Would take again

Carducci was a great professor but she hosts a tough class. There is plenty of reading and writing (usually 3 discussion boards a week plus other homework). You definitely earn the 4 credits for ENG111. She gives great feedback if you ask for help and she isn't scary to talk to! I learned a lot, but it was a lot more work than expected.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG111
Apr 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She wasn't clear on any of her assignments and her feedback wasn't helpful. She also had a semester-long book defense project, 4 essays throughout the semester, along with her web connect assignments. She wasn't helpful in her feedback and her rubric and grading criteria were very unclear.

So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Jan 24, 2023
Would take again

Great professors, I highly recommend them. If you get a C, you're not trying or just not gotta simply be better.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
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