I loved her. She is a great professor. Very fair. Shows a lot of movies, but knows her stuff

She is a very sweet lady. She weighs papers more tests (in most cases); because she admits her tests are difficult. Her lectures would be interesting, if students participated. Try her classes!

To pull an "A" in this class make sure to write your essays on time (she allows rewrites for a higher grade) and complete the optional final project (easy) that counts for 10 full points on your final grade. Her tests could be a bit more clear, but make sure to go to lecture and you'll be fine.

easy class, easy professor, sometimes brings dog to class, TAs basically do everything she asks, shes a really nice lady! do readings and extra credit, and u'll do fine!

easy A ... just make sure u do well on the exams. u dont even have to show up to class to do well. just read the textbook, which is pretty easy to get thru. also has extra credit paper to boost ur grade!

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I hear a lot of whining from students who obviously did not pass her class. If you couldnt write 5 page papers or pass her OPEN BOOK TESTS and study the things in her syllabus, then you shouldnt be in a college class. If you had problems with your grades, she offered extra credit. If you couldnt submit your papers on time, she gives 1-2 week extentions. Dont go to college if you cant handle the work load.

YES! Shes sarcastic and its f'n amazing. I like her class a lot and the exams are a little difficult but its open book!! Plus the papers can be rewritten and theres an extra credit paper that goes on top of your final so you're whole grade can increase by 10 points! Can't go wrong...I'm taking her again next semester for two more classes.

Test are open book but very hard. BUT - go to office hours bc the TA will give you a copy of the exam, and the final IS cumulative. She does however let you rewrite the first paper and the second paper you will get an A just for doing it bc its an opinion paper. AND she gives an extra credit project.

this is an interesting class, exams are open rewritten notes and open book. There are 2 assigned paper, a movie on the history of nyc and an optional project which is fun beacause you can visit a museum about the history of new york.

if you understand her grading system this is an easy B+. you can fail the tests & still get a B if you do good on the papers. open book/notes for the test but the questions are really hard/confusing. it almost doesnt even matter because you dont have to go to class to get a good grade, you just have to have common sense & know how to write a paper

Dr. Ely is an exquisite jewel at the University. My classmates would be prudent to blend her lecture, textbooks to really utilize this course. This professor allows open book text and if you're not lazy, it's a no brainer. She instills a foundation of knowledge in her students, in contrast to other professors who make you cram and forget it all.

open book tests, 2 easy papers that she lets you re-write. take ely.

The lectures are very boring, and attendance is not mandatory. What she lectures really isn't on the exam, however, all exams are open book, and can be tricky but you have alot of time. There's no reason you shouldn't get at least a B, because she gives extra credit that adds ten points to your final grade. Easy A- for me

Most of the class is on videos, its actually important to go though because the tests are open notes/book. Also go to the review sessions, you get test answers there. There are two papers. She gives you an opportunity to re-write paper for a better grade.

As many have said, her tests are hard and confusing, but you CAN ask her for help in her smaller deviance class during the exams. Yes, she can go on and on about random things, but she is interesting, and I've had her for 2 other courses. If you rewrite the papers, read the books, and do the extra credit, any one can get at least a B+ or an A.

Nice & cares her students learn. Tests are open book & open notes. Tests are hard because of that but she knows her tests are hard & grades on a curve accordingly. 3 tests & 2 papers. After she grades them she gives you imput & the option to re-write for a higher grade. Also an optional extra credit paper worth up to 10 points on your final grade.

She's cynical and sarcastic, and she pretty much hates stony brook just as much as the students do. she is a very intelligent woman and she makes class interesting. its a good class to boost your GPA. she gives a few papers and 2 open book tests.extra credit. her class is like comedy hour...highly recommended!!!!

HOW MANY CLASSES DO YOU KNOW OF THAT LET YOU RE-WRITE YOUR PAPERS?! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PULL IT BACK UP IN YOUR COMPUTER FOLLOW HER COMMENTS (I.E. ELABORATE, QUOTE),ITS AN EASY A AND IT TAKES 5 MINUTES...THE TESTS ARE LONG BUT ALL OF THE QUESTIONS ARE ON THE REVIEW SHEET AND YOU CAN BRING IT TO THE EXAM! TO TOP IT OFF SHE IS HILARIOUS!!TAKE IT!!!

Loved this class. I gained a really in-depth knowledge of New York City history. You just watch movies in class. Go to her exam reviews; all the answers are in the text. 2-3 easy papers. Do the extra credit and you'll get a good grade even if you don't do that well on the tests.

Buy the movie watch all the episodes before exams

I've had this professor for two classes already and I love her! Open book exams, 2 papers and a great extra credit opporunity. Might not be the most interesting topics but theres no way you can fail.

Would not recommend.

Every1 complaining about this professor is doing poorly in the class and being hateful because of no more open books. I think the tests are difficult, I haven't done well on them but she is curving them and she is a wonderful prof. She's witty, funny, sarcastic and knows what she's talking about Two of my friends who arent in the class always come!

GREAT class. Prof is funny, witty & reminds you of your grandma that drinks too much. Tests are difficult, but fair IF YOU STUDY. I pulled mid-high 80s on exams, while students complained they got 40s. If u come to class, actually listen (instead of chatting, texting, or playing farmville), u should do fine. Papers are easy A+ if u know how to writ

I can see what some people are saying about her going off topic in class. For her exams, the study guides are definitely useful. Pay attention and READ and you should do fine. Also, she'll curve your grade up if your exam grades improve. Extra credit paper at the end that can add up to 10 points to your final grade (so a B can turn into an A)

getting a good grade will not be a problem in prof. ely's class. all papers are allowed to be rewritten and the second grade is the one that stays. the final grade is curved and you are offered an 10 pt. extra credit paper. i was worried throughout the semester that i wasn't going to do well cuz i got a low grade on the 1st exam, but i got an A.

Like all professors, Jane Ely is interested in the students who actually take an interest in the class. She is very approachable. Tests are purposely vague and difficult. She does this to get the student's attention. If you go to class, watch the movies, take an interest, you will get an A....even if your grades are lower. She "curves"

This is the 2nd time I have taken a course by Dr. Ely. Her classes get bad ratings, usually by students who don't attend bc attendance is not mandatory. Then they wonder why they receive a 50% on the test. Dr. Ely is funny & witty. Her tests are sometimes a little off topic, but if you know the material, you will do well. 15 POINT CURVE ON AVERAGE

The biggest problem with this class, is that the test relies so much on a textbook which we never discuss in class. The film she shows is interesting, and the two novels were good reads. But 75% of the test is based on the textbook. Plus, it seems like she goes out of her way to make the questions confusing. Luckily she curves.

what a pleasure, teaches stuff that will last a lifetime.

professional, kind and inspiring. too often a good involvement ethic goes unnoticed, especially within the SUNY realm... very approachable and more than fair to say the least. you earn what your grade in this course and get your dollar worth.

Dr. Ely and her TA, Tarun, are two hot pieces of ACE. Dr. Ely is an inspiring lecturer of the highest degree, who inserts periodical witticisms into scintillating lectures on technology/society and society/technology, which I learned are synonymous. I learned a buttload, esp. about the Erie Canal and Michael Jackson's children. Bon Appetit!

such a good class, highly recommended if your from New York! Shes a good professor and definitely a fair grader, lets you do extra credit which gave me an A.

AMAZING! She's funny and is actually a good teacher. She always finds a way to plug in jokes during the lectures. You can rewrite your essays for a higher grade and she gives an extra credit option that can add 10pts to your final grade!! Her class consissts of watching documentaries of technology throughout the 20th cen. (EASY) Highly reccomended

Jane is one of my favorite teachers. I have take 3 classes with her and gotten A's in all of them. I don't know how you can not do well when you can rewrite your papers for higher grades (and papers count a lot) and you get 10 points on your final grade for the class so if you got a B you get an A... She is funny and interesting. Great professor.

Took her for a 2nd time and it was a mistake. I don't know what I was thinking doing this. Sure, she's funny and witty. Yes, she lets you rewrite your papers however... her tests are hard! they're tricky and confusing. I learned my lesson the second time around, never taking her again. If you can avoid her, you should.

Love her personality. Class is interesting, movies can get a little boring though. Easiest A of my life.

Movies can be a bit boring, however some are pretty interesting! She doesn't lecture that much, but the lecture is useful information. Better to go to class than not! Review sessions are key! Pretty much 85% of the exam will be spoon fed to you during the review session, so make sure to go to them! Pretty much an easy A if you give a little effort

Very little lecturing, seemed like she showed movies almost every day. It was a bit disappointing

like any class, attend it. you pay for the class anyways. take some notes. pay attention to the movies. her silver lining was that during her review (class before the exam), she WILL SPOON FEED YOU THE FOCUS POINTS ON HER HW SHEET. she gives a packet full of Q. then she will tell you which ones you should focus on. class was a joke

Professor ely is funny and adorable. This class you get to watch movies which sometimes are pretty boring. just show up to class take a few notes here and there. you get what you put into. some of the answers for the exams are common sense. the class is focused on NYC.

There isn't much written homework, but if you don't read the text you will be completely lost during lectures, and tests are based on lectures and text. Don't be fooled though, this course is all about the history of New York City. It often felt like technology was just the lens used to look at the development of NYC.

Great class, very much applicable to social issues we are faced with today. You absolutely cannot skip the readings and expect to do well in this course. Professor Ely knows exactly how to word the exams so if you don't read, you will do poorly, but she also tells you exactly what concepts to know before exams.

Professor Ely is a funny older lady. Rarely lectures. You watch documentaries every class and though you don't hand in homework, readings are assigned and these are a must to pass the tests. There are 2 exams (wordy), 2 papers (easy grade boosters), 1 final, extra credit optional... Basically a history class, it was not what I expected or enjoyed

Exam info is directly from the textbooks, so definitely buy them, you'll also need them for papers. She gives review sheets for the exams so as long as you study what's on the sheet it's an easy A. Papers are also obvious from the textbook readings. You don't have to attend class, but she makes it fun so I'd recommend it, very funny older woman!

Funny old lady, makes herself available for students. You definitely need to read the textbooks and watch the movies but you could skip the readings if you're a modern marvels addict. GO TO OFFICE HOURS TO SEE OLD TESTS!! They are repeated questions on the final. Her Spring '15 TAs seem to be very tough graders with a chip on their shoulder.

Get to know her, she believes in empathy. GO to her office hours, she's really friendly. She's seems unfriendly in class because of large class sizes and students TEXTing . Don't skip 315 class u need 2 c movies. If you READ the assigned text TWICE, you may have a chance at getting good grades on the test. Do the extra credit to ensure your A grade

She is a great professor. Her social deviance class was pretty easy as long as you pay attention or read your textbook. The second exam is heavy that's when attendance would be best. She literally goes through the exams and tells you what you need to know. And she gives an extra credit.