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She's an amazing teacher who knows her stuff and has been almost everywhere. I took Western Civ I and II from her, and I really enjoyed it. Her tests are difficult, and you have to know the material by heart, so work up the essays beforehand.

Western Civ I. First name is Joan. Very good teacher with lots of knowledge from personal trips to various places. Tests were m/c with essay. Study sheet provided with essay questions. Lots of reading with daily grade based on class participation.

She is the BESTEST, GREATEST teacher to ever happen to history. I love her to death. I took west.civ 2 with her and her classes are like story time for me; a break from the drag regular classes that i take everyday. test are easy as long as you study it.

I really admire Dr. Jenkins. Though she is at times tough, she is one of the best professors. She is not an easy A, but she gives the best lectures by far. Great sense of humor and great knowledge of her subject- very interseting, opened my eyes to a lot!

be warned: the tests are hard. however, dr. jenkins is very helpful if you go talk to her, and if you do the reading, take careful notes in lecture, and ask questions, you'll be able to pull it off, and you will learn a lot.

She is verrry knowledgeable in her field and gives insightful lectures. Tests are tough and require a decent amount of studying. It is, however, nice to learn from someone who enjoys her subject so much.

Dr. Jenkins is a fantastic teacher! Her class is tough and required more study time than many of my classes at UTDallas, but I have learned more from her than from most history professors. Her tests are hard, but not everything in life should be easy. She is an incredible person, with a passion for her work. Well worth the effort.

good teacher. provides a review sheet, and she sticks to it reliably for her tests. so, if you read, the class will be easy. her lectures are helpful, but not essential. she appreciates participation. she does not take kindly to consistent late arrival to class, etc.

Took as a telecourse. Was hardr than I expected as I really enjoy the subject. There were only 3 exams and 3 papers to write so it left very little room for error. In all fairness when she said be thorough in your essay-she meant it. I totally deserved the grade I got.

Good Professor. If you do the reading, attend all lectures and take good notes you should pass the class.

Her tests were hard, but the writing assignments were pretty easy. She is very knowledgeable and made attending class actually interesting. If you read from the book and show up for class you will do just fine. She is always available to help if you have any questions. Loved her class and cannot wait to take the second part of this class.

She definitely isn't the easiest teacher i've had, but she is by far one of the best. She knows waht she is talking about and expects you to keep up. If you do the reading and pay attention you'll ace the writing assignments. The tests were a bit of a challange but if you study from the study guide an A is not that difficult.

She's a good teacher, she's a little hard. I'm not sure why people think she's rude. I've a big conservative and I didn't feel that she was rude to people. Although, I did feel that the students were very rude in the classroom, perhaps if so many didn't act if they were still in high school she wouldn't come off as so "rude". Anyways, she's good.

Prof Jenkins is an excellent lecturer -- smart, passionate, and engages the class in conversation. She expects her students to be adults, do the work they are assigned, and take responsibility for their own education. I highly recommend her if you want to increase your understanding of history.

absolutely love this professor! she is fun, approachable, and easy to relate to. Always available for help outside of class. wonderful class. took her for 1301 and 1302.

GREAT TEACHER!! With that said there is alot of reading. If you dont mind the reading then this is the class for you. Dr. Jenkins knows her stuff backwards and forwards. She is open to your comments on the subjects.Quizzes and tests are hard but if you read you will be okay. The 7 examples need 4 the exam essay just get them from the outline given.

brilliant professor. very helpful with questions you have about the reivew if you go in before tests. very hard class. I made a C. you must do the readings and you must attend class as so not to miss anything or pop quizzes. study hard for tests and know the details of things. good teacher just VERY HARD!!!!

I love Jenkins.I took her for 1301 & 1302.You will read out of your book after every class only to prepare for next class but that is the only homework she ever assigns.She loves history and makes the subject interesting.She doesnt ask alot from you,just read and study for only 3 tests(little tough) and 3 writing assignments(so easy).Great teacher.

She's an ok teacher. She knows what she's talking about though. You'll probably like it if you like history because she cracks jokes, but if you don't it can be pretty boring. 3 writting assignments and 3 tests. maybe 2 quizzes that's all.

I love history and I enjoy her lectures, she definitely knows what she's talking about. However, her tests are REALLY hard! You have to read and study a lot. She gives you an outline but it's very brief and doesn't give details. The writing assignments are pretty easy, and the quizzes are all for bonus points. I'm not sure if I'll pass!

She is a good teacher who is very enthusiastic about her subject. I have taken every single class she teaches and gotten an A. All you have to do to pass is read, listen attentively in class, take notes, and know the things on her study guide which she goes through in lecture. If you dont read some of it, you wont fail, but read when she says there

Not as hard as others say. Read what you are supposed to, be prepared for quizzes over the readings. 10 per semester. SHE GIVES YOU THE ESSAY TOPIC A WEEK AHEAD TO PREPARE FOR TEST! She won't spoon feed the answers but isnt that the point of college, to think for your self? I took both W Civ I&II and passed with an A

The commentator from 6/20/11 needs to put his bong down for awhile. Dr. Jenkins offers very interesting lectures, I really enjoyed her class. The exams are fair, either go to class or read the book, you'll easily pass. It's a fun class if there is group participation.

Whoever commented that she isn't a good teacher is ridiculous. Read your book or take good notes in class and you'll be fine. She gives interesting lectures and has a real love for the subject. Her tests aren't difficult if you've paid attention in class ore read your book.

This is my first year in college. I was skeptical about taking her because I didn't do any research before hand on her. She really knows what she is talking about. I barely read the book because I was just too lazy. Come to class so you know what your tests are over, study the sheets and there is no way you will fail. She is a great teacher.

Brilliant lectures. It's like listening to a story. Very entertaining to listen to, but she can go off on tangents every now and then. Otherwise easy class. Reminds you constantly about homework due, and tests etc... Just read the book as she assigns it, and follow the posted outline, and you'll get an A

She was a great teacher! she went over all the points that would be on the test in class. she basically lectures straight from the book so you don't even have to read. she provides a review that is very helpful but I never did any of them and still got straight A's! she makes boring things interesting & tells it like a story.

She was lively and entertaining! Best points: She doesnt make you memorize dates, textbook use was low, and she gave plenty of extra credit. Bad points: She tends to talk fast, and no slideshow notes. She can also get off subject, especially if asked a lot of questions. Does not take attendence but hates when you come in late so be on time or skip.

JOAN JENKINS IS MY HERO.

Dr. Jenkins has a passion for what she teaches, and it shows each day. She is fair and respectful of other views. Keep up with reading/notes and you will do well.

By far the best professor I have taken at collin. She explains you all the material like it is a story so you do not have to go home and memorize the textbook.If you go through your outline you should do well on her exams. She is a very down to earth kind of person and is never afraid of showing students the reality of our past. You won't regret it

One of my favorite teachers ever. Took her for 1301, and I can definitely say she has made me love history. Her passion is easy to see, and she does keep you the whole class but her lectures are entertaining and really go by pretty quickly!! Awesome teacher - writing assignments are easy as well. Didn't read book at all

I hatedd history before taking Professor Jenkins class. She is extremely nice, and witty, and I am never bored in her classes. She does only lecture, but every word out of her mouth is intelligent and well learned. Amazing teacher in my opinion, has real passion for what she teaches!

Joan Jenkins has a fascination for her subject like I have rarely seen, in her lectures she makes the history come alive. She does talk quickly, but as long as you get her attention she will answer your question. My advice for her course is that you attend all lectures and take good notes. These will be key to passing the course and doing well.

Very passionate professor but, if your expecting an as A and hate history then don't take this class. Lot to read but, the professor is willing to help as much as we want.

Don't take her class. It's a nightmare. If you want to memorized the whole book, take her class.

She's definitely tough. But I personally think she was amazing! She was unlike the stereotypical history professor that is monotone and lifeless, she's animated and enthusiastic about what she's teaching. Definitely quite a bit of reading, it's tedious but it seriously improves your grade! Again she's tough, so don't expect to coast

She's a great teacher, is interested in the subject. Very organized and let's you know of upcoming test/quizzes ahead of time. All her quizzes are for bonus points and she only has 3 test including the final. There are writing assignments but they are not difficult. Although at times her lectures get boring she really wants her students to succeed.

Joan Jenkins has made me enjoy a History class, and that's difficult. Her lectures are spectacular, she's interested her student's opinions, and if you put the work in you'll do well. She doesn't bend her rules much, but in a way that makes you respect her more. Pretty great Professor, I really hope I get to take Western Civ from her.

Professor Jenkins gives out her syllabus with all of the required readings for both textbooks. You can read ahead if you have something going on which was nice. She is very enthusiastic and makes the class participate in discussions. She reads off of her power point which can be difficult to understand. Notes are essential for this reason.

Great class--have to read but she's very helpful in learning the material which was very interesting even though I'm not a history major

I LOVED Jenkins. She's sweet and genuine. Her lectures are very clear. She engages in conversation, and makes sure we're not bored and don't miss anything important. She gives extra credit; gives feedback and goes over what you missed. 3 papers, 3 bonus quizzes, 3 tests. Easy if you do the reading and show up to class. You won't regret taking her.

Fantastic and passionate professor. She's more than happy to explain any questions, and expects you to keep up with the assigned reading. If you attend lectures and do the readings, you'll do very well. Nothing is on the tests or quizzes she hasn't gone over in great detail.

Dr. Jenkins' class is very interesting, but also a lot of work. Be prepared to read before every class because you never know when she's going to give a pop quiz. If you pay attention, read, and take solid notes you should be fine.