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Jenny Sullivan

English - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses)

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3.5
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

She's still a good teacher though

ENG242 - 5.0 rating

Nice lady, but talked to us like we were in first grade

AMLIT - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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59% confidence
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Reviews (86)
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ENG242
Feb 5, 2004

Had her for ENG 112 a year ago, she's much harder on the composition classes/ has much more respect for her lit classes. She does hold class discussions, but nowhere close to as in-depth as Ms. Daniels. She's still a good teacher though.

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AMLIT
Mar 25, 2004

Nice lady, but talked to us like we were in first grade. Try to take someone else, if you can.

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ENG
May 24, 2004

One of the brightest people I have ever met. I am glad I was in her class.

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ENG242
Jun 2, 2004

Just don't be late to class, she'll lock you out.

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ENG112
Aug 6, 2004

Don't miss a day of her class and take a lot of notes and you will get the A that you really want it, she is a good teacher, trust me you wont ever get bored in her class.

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ENG112
Aug 9, 2004

Cool lady. As long as you come to class ON TIME and don't give her a reason to not like you, your good. Fair grader and good teacher.

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ENG112
Aug 16, 2004

very kind, helpful and funny (well, she tries). she's very detailed in giving directions, and she gives reasonable time in between assignments, often extending due dates. I thought she was very sweet and understanding.

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LIT241
Aug 26, 2004

at the begining she started kindly but hard .Our class was about 21 student at first. She had such a bad attitude most of the time and she was really crazy.At the end it was only 9 of us who were crazy enough to stay in class. DDDOOO NNNOOT take with her.

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ENG242
Aug 26, 2004

she has a very bad attitude. if u come late she locks u out and she will be mean to u after. she is really crazy,hard and bad grader.she assign to much assignment that u can not study anything else.try to take with someone else.

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ENG241
Sep 2, 2004

She is nuts..By far the worst experience you can ever ask for...She thinks she works in a prison or something..I sure felt like an inmate:)

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ENG241
Sep 7, 2004

Avoid her unless you want to be humiliated...She thinks she is the only adult in the classroom!!! She also expose(or impose??) her private life way too much..She is a catholic-still crying over the church loosing its power in england:)-

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ENG241
Sep 14, 2004

She shows no respect for her students. Never treat them as adults. She humiliates people who are late terribly in front of the whole class.(no I was not late to any of her classes because I was too scared) Assigns too much, also tries to be funny.Not FUN!

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ENG241
Oct 6, 2004

Take this class if you want to hate early american lit. She is very religious and wants you to follow her. She made us listen a prayer the very first day of her class. She does NOT treat people with dignity and respect.

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ENG241
Nov 30, 2004

She knows her stuff, tries to make the material interesting, but sometimes her tests are a bit unclear. She's a very difficult grader also. My advice is to take good notes and PARTICIPATE in class discussions. Participating in class moved me from a B to an A.

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ENG241
Dec 2, 2004

Two simple words for her. she-devil

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ENG111
Jan 11, 2005

she tried to make the class interesting by telling jokes, but she has an attendance policy if you miss more than 5 class you fail, which is like high school.

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ENG241
Feb 2, 2005

Don't take this class with this prof. Indeed, don't take any classes with her.

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ENG112
Apr 20, 2005

She is a wonderful teacher who tells you what to expect.. cant be late or miss many classes but other that that her class is easy

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ENG112
Apr 27, 2005

shes SUPER DUPER ANAL about lateness and attendance, i got dropped from the class because of FIVE absenses so it makes you feel like your in 13th grade. otherwise, her lessons are semi interesting and easy to get by.

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ENG111112
May 6, 2005

Sullivan is a WONDERFUL English professor! I have never missed any of her classes! You'll really learn a lot from her. Her witty remarks will also keep you laughing. You can't be late or miss a lot of classes. But she definitely prepares you for excellent college composition.

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ENG112
May 16, 2005

She is my 12th English teacher in my life. She is the worst teacher in my life. I cannot understand how she could be a teacher. She should not be a teacher. She is the one who discourages her students. She is a devil.

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ENG242
May 18, 2005

Sullivan is very good teacher;however,her tests are very hard even if you go to every single class.She only has 6 tests a semester for American lit and that is all your grades are based on.Most people don't do well until the final which is when you finally learn how to master her tests.If you miss more than 6 classes she doesnt hesitate to drop you

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ENG
May 28, 2005

She never respects and helps her students. I can't understand how come she became a English teacher. I still remember what she said in class "Shut up." Pleas do not take her class if you wanna enjoy your college life.I hated to go to school because of this professor.

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ENGLISH
Jun 5, 2005

Please do not take her class. She is just not good.

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AMERICANLIT
Aug 3, 2005

I took her class a few years back and really enjoyed it. She is VERY STRICT, but totally upfront about what she expects. Warning: she WILL kick you out of class for sleeping or not being prepared for the discussion. She WILL drop you if you miss too many days, regardless of your grades. But - I learned a ton and liked her immensely as a person

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ENG111
Aug 23, 2005

sullivan gets a bad rap, thats only cuz she takes s*** from no one. she is strict at times, but she gets done what needs to be done. go to class, do the work, turn it in, and you won't have a problem. 2 key factors to staying on her good side 1) always have your stuff, be prepared. 2) DONT BE LATE, SHE WILL KICK YOU OUT. BESIDES THAT, GOOD CLASS

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ENG251
Aug 24, 2005

Sullivan was excellent. She was entertaining to listen to and spoke in a way that was easy to take notes off of. Do the reading, go to class, take it seriously, and you'll do very well. If you're late, she'll kick you out. No joke. If you didn't do the homework, she'll kick you out. Do the work and succeed!

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ENG244
Sep 22, 2005

I took Sullivan for TWO semesters. If you're looking for an easy "B" class, this is it. Only 3 tests (VERY EASY) and then 3 essays (not so easy). You'll get a B in this class if you do the all the reading even in the last two weeks. You have NO homework in this class except just to read...I mean come on. This was one of my favorite teachers...

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ENG244
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2005

she is the worst, don't take her.

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ENG241
Nov 20, 2005

a lady who knows her****. teaches a class like its high school, but is very knowledgeable. very quirky. makes you kind of laugh even if youre not in the mood. she grades critically, but her mult. choice tests are easy and gives opportunities to catch up

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ENG112
Dec 25, 2005

She sucks~Don't take her class...

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ENG
Jan 8, 2006

sucks

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ENG241
Jan 16, 2006

most of the ppl in my class hated this teacher.she will not try to understand other ppl's situations and WILL drop you out of class if you have more than 5 absences, she doesn't care WHAT ur excuse is, u cud be dying and she will not care, other than that her tests consist of two parts (multiple choice and essay) and are not too hard.

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ENG241
Jan 29, 2006

American Lit readings are pretty difficult. Professor Sullivan admits this but helps you get through them and sometimes enjoy it. She demands your attention and expects a lot. Her enthusiasm can be contagious, so you end up liking what you read and definitely taking something with you.

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ENG112
Mar 8, 2006

she is soo rude!! I had her for eng 112 she waas one of the WORST professors i have ever had!!

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ENG112
Apr 18, 2006

I had this rude teacher for one semester for English 112. If you want to hate the language you already know take her class. She throws your papers to your face, and leads you out of her office when you are there for a question. I barely ever recommend her.

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ENG111
May 29, 2006

if you tend to be late or put off assignments until the last minute, don't take this class. prof sullivan gets a bad rap from students who aren't the least bit serious and are looking for an easy A. if you show up on time to class with all the materials, follow her instructions on assignments, and don't miss much class, you will get an A or B.

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ENG112
Apr 6, 2007

do NOT TAKE HER... i spent ike 3days straight working on a paper.. Im an A+ student.. and she gave me a Low C on the paper.. she is the devil reincarnated..

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ENG112
Jun 26, 2007

She is a VERY hard teacher who goes mandatory attendance. She is tough, she is NOT kind when it comes to late work. She will bite your head off in class if you sleep, or say stupid things. Her essay grading is redicilious. Text book read out louds, text book quizs, text book reading, text book.....on and on. I don't know how I ended up with a B.

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ENG242
Jul 25, 2007

Jenny Sullivan's English classes in particular her Lit classes are to be avoided at all cost. If you really need an English course wait till next term and pick another professor. Languishing in Sullivan's doldrums is a waste of your brain. Just because I unfortunately wasted some of my time doesn't mean that you have to.

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ENG112
Aug 4, 2007

pretty bad prof. has an attitude throughout class. Made the class worse than it already was!

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ENG241
Dec 16, 2007

Wow, Eng241 with her isn't too bad. 3 tests total including final. Tests are medium-easy even if you skimmed the readings, however you will have to listen in class. The essay are hit or miss, you will have to come up with an orginial idea to get an A; however you can use the book along as help w/stickies in it.You can pass with a B using sparknotes

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ENG241
Dec 21, 2007

Very strict, but follow her rules and participate- you'll make it onto her good side. Tests are easy, essays are the hard part- she wants you to mention something she hasn't gone over in class. She's not as bad as some of the other ratings suggest.

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ENG112
Mar 17, 2008

I got an A but she is still mean. She said that we could not leave class unless we had projectile vomiting. I did not know that this class was for NAVY SEALS. We are also paying for these classes. She harps on things that are pointless. After one class you will feel just as old as she is and looks. Take Silvola,Pilla, Pirotti, Schuhart. AVOID HER!!

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ENG241
Sep 27, 2008

This "teacher" is a sadist at best; the glee in her eyes as she gives her daily quizzes says it all..if you want your GPA to fall into a bottomless pit take her...she needs to retire ASAP as the english dept. is tarnished as long as she still resides here. what a waste of a perfectly good class made terrible by her dictator-like attitude. AVOID!!!!

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ENG112
Oct 26, 2008

Don't go for her class, unless you wanna get a D.

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ENG241
Nov 3, 2008

Do yourself and your GPA a favor and stay away from her. Your GPA will lower by just being in her presence. She delights in giving low grades and has no desire to see you succeed. If you are an English major you WILL change your major after taking this her class. She is arrogant and cares little about how her students are suffering in her class.

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ENG241
Nov 20, 2008

What a waste of classroom space and time..this professor will make you want to never read another book in your life. Why the school hasn't pushed her to retire is unknown, but she should not be inflicting torment upon students for much longer. If you are an English major or like Eng Lit, STAY AWAY!! You will regret ever taking her class.GPA killer!

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ENG111
Dec 26, 2008

very bad prof. wasn't helpful when asking questions and would repeat the same thing class after class after class in the same way, got an attitude with some students too

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ENG111
Jan 4, 2009

Good teacher. Class is kind of a dread to go to but she goes over stuff you'll need. She's also really nice, just follow the rules and stuff and you'll be fine.

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ENG112
Apr 7, 2009

Good analytical class. Papers and in class essays are very structured and straight forward. Good for developing your technical writing skills (not so much if your thing is creative writing). Not to difficult, but not a blow off class.

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ENG242
May 4, 2009

She's well prepared, she can explain the authors and analyze the literature very well. She's all business don't expect chit chat. She's approachable. A master teacher.

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ENG111
May 9, 2009

Really great and helpful teacher. She went over things a LOT in order to make sure all the students really understood the material. Just make sure you show up to class and come ON TIME or you'll get locked out!!

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ENG112
Sep 1, 2009

she's the most sadist teacher I've ever seen in this college. She gets her satisfaction by giving you bad grades. she treats her students like they were in Kindergarten: u can't go 2 the bathrooms, u always have 2 be on time, no excused absences even if u're dying & work is due when the class starts. In other words she's just a GPA MURDERER!

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ENG112
Sep 1, 2009

She's the most sadist teacher I've ever seen in this college. She gets her satisfaction by giving students bad grades. she treats her students like they were in Kindergarten: u can't go 2 the bathrooms, u always have 2 be on time, no excused absences even if u're dying & work is due when the class starts. In other words she's just a GPA MURDERER!

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ENG141
Nov 19, 2009

She is very strickt and grades very hard. The test are half questions and the other half is an essay. We had a ton of very boring reading to do and got quizzed about several hundret pages reading assingment each week. This was a 6 week class though, but it was almost not doable.

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ENG241
Dec 10, 2009

I can see how some people would give this teacher horrible marks, but like others have said... If you just come to class, pay attention, and don't do anything disrespectful, you'll probably be able to eek out an A or a B. Her essay grading is ridiculous, however.

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ENG241
Dec 17, 2009

I like Prof. Sullivan - she's not so bad. A little strict but you can tell she's really passionate about literature. (Granted if you're very opinionated, you won't get a word in edge-wise) Class is not too hard, just reading for homework, easy short-answer quizzes in class. Three exams are short answer and essay.

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ENG241
Dec 23, 2009

Decent professor. She's very passionate about the subject and she can be very entertaining, but she tends to talk at you rather than start a discussion of the work of literature. She's very strict on attendance and arriving on time. The final grade is based on three MC and short answer tests and three essays. The final is not cumulative.

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LIT003N
Jan 11, 2010

I loved her class! She is so involved in what shes teaching and she really explains exactly what you read. Only downside, if you don't like to read, don't take this class. It's A LOT of reading and she gives quizzes at the start of each class. Tests arent so bad just pay attention to the lecture. Also, participate! she will raise your grade!

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ENG101
Jan 27, 2010

She's Awesome! Just listen and read...that's all you need to do. And she's funny!

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ENG112
Jan 29, 2010

GPA killer: do not take her class she has a horrible attitude not to metion that she doesn't cooperate with u to help in any kinna way ! No excused absences even if ur dying no tardiness accepted by any means and no late assignements accepted either ...

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ENG111
Feb 1, 2010

I was full IB in high school. perfect on every english SOL, and a 7 on the IB exam. But she failed me. I'm not a bad writer. She's an awful teacher. Treats evryone like second graders. Avoid if you want to learn, keep your GPA, or continue to get out of bed every morning.

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ENG242
Apr 22, 2010

This is the most boring teacher ive ever taken. She is all lecture and hardly any interaction with the class. You have to pay attention and you have to do the hw. Will yell at you if she catches you with your eyes closed, even if only for a millisecond. Favors students over others. DO NOT TAKE HER UNLESS YOU WANT TO WASTE MONEY AND LOWER YOUR GPA.

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ENG242
May 11, 2010

Mrs. Sullivan made class entertaining, despite her talking throughout most of the class. she chose interesting texts for us to read and she really did a good job of making sense of them for us. she grades essays pretty harshly, but the tests are extremely easy.

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ENG112
Jul 1, 2010

Lol @ the below comment. She's definitely an old school teacher. She will show you the same respect that you show her. She is definately knowledgable, but in English there is great variance in opinions. She's definately a strict teacher. If you're there to learn, take her, if you want an easy grade, don't.

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ENG111
Nov 20, 2010

Do not take this teacher!! She grades really hard and doesnt help at all. She is also really wierd and has an annoying voice. You wont enjoy her class and she never gives good grades on papers. She doesnt accept late homework. DONT TAKE HER!! she sucks

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ENG111
Nov 20, 2010

Do not take this teacher!! She grades really hard and doesnt help at all. She is also really wierd and has an annoying voice. You wont enjoy her class and she never gives good grades on papers. She doesnt accept late homework. DONT TAKE HER!!

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ENG111
Dec 24, 2010

she's rude to everyone. and she goes over things at least 30 times. her class is extremely boring, and you can only miss five classes or she'll fail you. i do not recommend her at all.

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ENG111
Dec 24, 2010

Def Old School but she ain't that bad. As long as you do the hw, listen to her and pay attention in class, no reason to get below a B. Four Essays total (One is in class and one is final), 3 easy gram. quizzes (she gives practice ones before the real one, very similar), and easy hw. All essays were under four pages for me and I got a B in the class

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ENG125
Jan 24, 2011

do. not. take. her.

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ENG112
Apr 26, 2011

She is a fairly good teacher, she can be mean sometimes. She is very set in her way of doing things, if you don't do them her way she makes you fix it so it's done her way. She is really helpful and always has office hours and responds to emails pretty quickly. Pay attention during class though, she is easy to understand if you pay attention.

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ENG112
Apr 27, 2011

She drags her lectures out too long by reiterating every last detail. Sometimes she lets you out early, but if you miss five classes she will instantly fail you. She is extremely strict -- you can't even have water in her class. If you're late, she will call you out in front of everyone. But, she's passionate and you'll learn something for sure.

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ENG102
Oct 10, 2011

Good teacher. Very good at explaining topics, and about what she expects from students. Gets angry if you are late though. Assigns readings of short stories and poems to analyze. Do the homework or you won't do well. Studied a play (and watched a film of it) that we wrote an in-class essay on. At home argument essay about a movie of your choice.

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ENG111
Dec 12, 2011

Amazing professor if you're looking to learn and improve yourself. She has high standards but she is very fair. She sometimes clarifies to the point of exhaustion, but I consider that a huge plus. I had an amazing semester in her class, and learned a ton. Definitely recommend for those seeking an academic experience. Slackers look elsewhere.

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ENG241
Dec 21, 2011

Recommend her: very knowledgeable in the material, involving, does not literally let you fall asleep,tiny contextual quiz in the beginning of class, 3 IN-Class assays!!! to write and multiple choice that is it. Not very easy class, but if you work you get A. Thumbs up, I learned American Lit.

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ENG112
May 13, 2012

She doesn't allow anyone to drink water, and she will pull you outside of the classroom to yell at you if you are 10 minutes late, and you are only allowed to go to the restroom if it is an absolute emergency. Inconsiderate, irrational, and outdated are three words I would use to describe her.

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ENG111
Feb 15, 2013

Do not take her class. She is very unhelpful. She doesn't let you leave or have water in class. I would understand that if her classroom was in a computer lab but that's not the case. Also she says you can only have water for a medical reason, yet when you tell her that she says that you can't because everyone else would want to have water too.

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ENG111
Sep 23, 2013

At the start, she was a lovely nice teacher. She explains things very well, but when it came to our first essay no one got higher than a 77 and everyone in my class was very confused. Im very good in english and I would of gotten an A on that but instead I got a D! She grades harshly on papers, very high standards.

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ENG111
Nov 14, 2013

She's not a bad or great teacher. Most of her class is very boring and dry lecture. ENG 111 is an easy course, but even though she repeats directions relentlessly, she doesn't really clarify instructions.

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ENG111
Nov 14, 2013

What are you all talking about?! Professor Sullivan is GREAT. Yes, you have to follow directions, but as a result of that, nobody can slack off. It's good. She is HILARIOUS, sarcastic (but not in a particularly mean way) and very, very clear on instructions if you pay attention. You have to stay on top of things, but she is an excellent teacher.

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ENG245
Feb 11, 2014

I was dreading this Major English Writers class, but Mrs Sullivan has really turned something I dreaded into something that I am actually interests me. She realizes the difficulty and realllly makes sure the class is understanding the material. She is very knowledgable and enthusiastic. I would def take this class with her if I had to take it again

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ENG111
Mar 21, 2014

Five essays, all VERY well explained and she helps you with outlines. I wasn't sure of her at first but she really knew the material she taught us and made the essays interesting. The last essay was the longest essay and to me it was the easiest to write. She's funny and easy to talk to. A few grammar tests were thrown into the curriculum as well.

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ENG125
Apr 24, 2014

Very nice teacher who is very clear in what she wants in assignments. Her lectures in class can drag on, but she only does that to make sure that every single person in class understands what's expected. As long as you attend every single class on time, turn in your work on when it's due, and participate during her lectures, she'll love you!

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ENG125
Grade: B
May 26, 2014

Prof. Sullivan is actually nicer than those previous reviews. Class is very straight forward and easy if you get the works done in time. Attendance is mandatory, more than 5 absence then you're out! She doesn't like people being late so small quizzes are at the very beginning of class so even if you're 3-5 mins late you're screwed.

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ENG111
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2014

She is a nice and intelligent lady. She knows her subject. She is a VERY tough grader. If you think ENG will be hard for you I wouldn't recommend her. But if you know your stuff, you will probably like her! PS no water or food in class!!

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 3 reported grades
B: 2
B+: 1
Rating Trend

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ENG111112

5.0

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LIT003N

5.0

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ENG101

5.0

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ENG102

5.0

(1)

ENG245

5.0

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LIT241

5.0

ENGLISH

5.0

ENG

4.3

AMLIT

4.0

ENG241

4.0

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