She is a very easy grader on exams for gender studies but she is really annoying. She talks extremelly slow and is just weird.

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Loved the discussion format of this class - it was a nice change from constant lecturing by other profs. And Her voice! Well, it grows on you. I think it's an endearing quality. But I have heard that she's a **** in English classes, so, WGS yes, LIT no

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I found her class interesting and despite other comments, got an A in her class. I wasnt a 4.0 student or anything so this in not an impossible task.

I think she is very attractive and her voice is not annoying at all. She grades papers toughly, but is always willing to talk to you about your work. Take her!

Good class, must do required readings for discussion. She provides a in-depth discussion to help us understand each author. She grades tough, expects college level work, and study for mid term, b/c it is alot of work in a short amount of time. She knows her lit.

Very good professor; she expects you to do your part and she does hers. I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Not exactly an easy class, but I liked it.

Mid-term is pretty hard, so make sure you read the selected readings. Dr. Amberg knows a great deal about literature and expects college level work from her students.

Dr. Amberg is a very intelligent woman. Her tests are straight-forward and combine essays as well as objective questions. My only complaint is she expects students to give the "accepted" understanding of literature without thinking outside the box. Read Sparknotes and you'll be fine.

No one really looks forward to "writing about literature", but you end up learning a lot of information that will be incredibly helpful in the future (especially if you intend on taking the GREs!) She is very involved in social and worldly issues, but I think that it's important that college students are exposed to that.

Very interesting, intellegent professor. The discussion format is fun if you have a class of quaily people. I do wish she'd pick less mainstream readings, because I know she reads some very cutting-edge stuff. Her lessons are clear, but she's a little intimidating. Worthwhile.

Is she tough? Yes. Does she expect a lot? Yes. Is it impossible to get a 4 in LIT 282? No. All you have to do is pay attention, answer her questions, and study hard for the tests. I dreaded this class because everyone told me that Dr. Amberg is "evil." While she is certainly not the world's friendliest woman, she is definitely not evil.

Expects a lot, but is very throrough if you take the tame to ask for help. Brilliant person.

Dr. Amberg expects too much. She's one of those teachers who will hardly ever give you an A on a paper. She can sometimes be arrogant or condescending, but otherwise she is ok as far as her personality. Her class is easy but she doesn't seem to like giving out good grades, so you won't get the grade you deserve.

the class was soooooo boring....but overall it was very easy.... i didn't learn anything in this class but i don't need this class....she says attendence is mandatory but i showed up only when things were due and it didn't hurt me at all.....all you need to do is bs your way through the class and you will get at least a B

This class was not easy, but it was not hard either. The key to the class is making sure you pay attention to the class discussion. There are only two or three tests, a term paper and a panel presentation. A lot of the stories are interesting if you get into them, some are just boring. Overall, I would suggest taking this course.

We sat there in a circle of cold-hard chairs, our eyes glued to the assigned reading of yesterday, hoping and praying that something of substance would jump out in case we were called upon, called upon those roaming inquisitive, yet seductive, blue eyes of hers... Seriously, I like Amberg. She's nice, helpful, smart, and responds to email fast.

Very boring class, sit in circle and discuss readings. Not a hard class. Mid tern and final are easy as long as you read. Dont get up and leave in the middle of class, or come in late, or make noise, or blink. Very strict, but not a difficult class.

Very smart woman. I loved her American Lit class before 18th century-or something like that. Her Mid term was easy, and there were only 2 other assignments, which were pretty easy. Our whole class seemed like they got good/easy grades, so maybe she has changed since the previous reviews were writen. GIVE HER A CHANCE

She is a feminist, which bothered me in the beginning but it got less annoying as the class went on, like her voice.It's a lot of reading, which you can expect in a Lit course, but the way she explains everything, and if you take good notes, it was hardly necessary to read most of the time.I didn't enjoy it, but I didn't hate the class either.

This class is tough, she's a tough grader and there is a lot of writing. That being said, I learned a lot about my writing style and she was always helpful if I had a question. Make sure you go to class and participation is a must. If you are interested in improving your writing skills, take her. (If you just need a 3, take someone else!)

I liked her, had her for Perspectives in Lit. We had to explore different theories in what we were reading, which was new and interesting for me. She was also helpful if I had any questions or a problem with a paper.

I have a mixed bag of reactions... She runs an interesting but work-heavy course. History, and lit blend with 1-3 hours of homework/reading every class. Lectures are often round-table discussions where you are expected to participate; they can drag on. Had 3 research projects and tests each, but not graded harsh. Keep up and don't get crushed...!

I think a lot of reviews are forgetting that this is a college course and that it's not meant to be easy. Amberg does assign a lot of reading materials, but her class discussions make it easier to understand. Participation is key with her, and if you don't you will fall behind. Show up, pay attention and you'll pass with ease. She really does care.

She really knows her literature--lots to learn from her!

Dr. Amberg truly wants her students to succeed. She encourages students to put forth effort and really digest the course material, which is something some may have difficulty with. If you have any degree of passion for literature or writing, don't be afraid to take one of her classes.

The class style is discussion, and she asks students about their opinion. I am an international student, and she takes care of me well.

Reading a lot of these comments is just sad. Makes me ashamed to have graduated from York. Yeah. Shes a tough grader. Yeah, her questions are hard and you have to read. Its college! Shes very intelligent and you can learn a ton from her if you actually put effort in. If you put in no work, of course you learn nothing. Thats how life works.

Dr. Amberg's class is enjoyable if you know what is expected of you. Since it is a communication course, there are many papers and one presentation that you will prepare throughout the semester. I found that the book is not necessary for understanding the course concepts. She also is very light on grading, and understands that this is a 100 course.

Expect a lot of reading, analysis, and carpal syndrome (joke). Her grading its really fair and the material is very clear. Available office hours. Random on asking questions. Also, expected to answer some questions during the semester.