4.5

Kate Gale

English - California State University Dominguez Hills

4.5
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
87
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4.5
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

87

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What Students Say

Amazing professor so funny, she always want to have a good time but does get down to the work when it is serious time

110 - 5.0 rating

I believe there are 5 essays to turn in

110111 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B+ (5)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 9
B+: 5
B: 2
C: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (4)
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Get ready to read (2)
Respected (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Inspirational (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
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Reviews (87)
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Jul 17, 2004

This teacher is hilarious! Her class was a lot of fun. There are a couple of essays but most of them are on interesting subjects.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Nov 19, 2004

The class was fun and easy going, however it was instructive. The class consisted of a few interesting essays on readings. Also, we kept a journal, very workable.

5.0
2.0
ENG099110111
Nov 23, 2004

this teacher is real cool, she's fun, curses in class, and is reall easy going, i's be like dis techer a lot me, no fail

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Mar 9, 2005

This class wasthe best english class i have ever taken, and i hate english. Dr. Gale creates an atmosphere that is fun and creative. She rocks deff take her if you have the chance.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
May 2, 2005

Great Teacher! the class is easy going. easy gread as long as you do the work. take her if you have the chance.

4.0
1.0
ENG111
May 8, 2005

The class seemed a lot more about leftist political rhetoric (see the texts) rather than sharpening compositional skills, however I enjoyed it. The journal is a fun and easy way to get credit. Pretty middle of the road class

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH308
Jul 26, 2005

She is a funny and smart teacher! She is not a hard grader and you'll do fine if you follow what she wants.

5.0
1.0
ENG308
Aug 23, 2005

THE EASIEST 'A' I EVER MADE!!

5.0
1.0
ENG088
Aug 23, 2005

Honestly I should Have failed the class but I didn't. Her assignments where clear and easy. Only thing she ask of my class was to talk about the assignments when whe split us up in groups. The reason why I say I should have failed was I stopped going but went to turn in the work, she didn't like that much but she passed me thank God!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH308
Grade: B
Aug 31, 2005

Wonderful teacher. Says what ever comes to her head. Has a great since of humor and will never leave you guessing.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Aug 31, 2005

Has a very energetic personality!!! Says WHATEVER she thinks! Just make sure you do all essays and 70 page journal about anything and you WILL pass the class!

5.0
4.0
ENG350
Aug 31, 2005

She was great! I learned more about our world in her class then in any other. You do have to work your ass off though, it's not an easy class. She does let you resubmit your graded papers at the end of the term for a higher grade, if you deserve it.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Sep 1, 2005

very kool teacher. doesn't give you alot of work to do, but definetly helps you with your writing skillz. itz an easy class, and you should be able to pull off an A at the end of the semester.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Sep 6, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Sep 9, 2005

A great teacher and shes not so bad to look at either. I didn't even do all the work and I got an A.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Oct 27, 2005

I really enjoyed her class. Just keep up with the journal, and do the essays. For the journal you can write about what ever you want. She is a really great and fun teacher. Really recommend her class. No tests, midterms, or finals. Just a portfolio of all your final essays corrected.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Jan 18, 2006

She is really fun and keeps the class awake. She lets you write what you feel and all you have to do is at the end of the class turn in your work corrected. Overall fun and easy.

5.0
1.0
ENG350
May 18, 2006

Great teacher, right to the point, will tell you what she REALLY thinks. She is a leniant grader as long as you follow the prompt, journals are easy points. Very nice, very intelligent.

2.0
3.0
HUX502
Jun 20, 2006

She seems nice enough, she is hopelessly flakey. She constantly contradicted herself.

5.0
1.0
ENG009
Jan 22, 2007

Excellent Teacher. I miss you, Ms. Gale. Thanks for teaching me about Mumia about 6 to 7 yrs ago. Love ya. Joy O.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Feb 21, 2007

Excellent teacher. She is a MUST take for all English classes. Fairly easy. Took her for ENG 110 also and got an A. Just write the essays and you can write anything in the journal. She also lets you rewrite your essay for a better grade. Has a good sense of humour too. A very nice teacher.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Jul 16, 2007

She makes the class intresting and jokes alot you cant miss more than 3 classes or u'll lose all ur participation points, the papers are simple and not much reading. She also offeres alot of xtra credit.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Nov 6, 2007

cool teacher.. easy to talk to.. if your always late this is the class for you

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 16, 2007

Amazing professor! She incorporates social problems into the class which makes it very interesting. It's an easy class as long as you put in some effort. One of the best professors at Dominguez.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Nov 27, 2007

she was really cool

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Dec 10, 2007

She is a very easy teacher. she gives you plenty of time to write an essay. even though she makes you write a lot she is worth taking. it is an easy class she is not strict.

5.0
1.0
ENG088
Jan 21, 2008

Cool, straight-to-the-point professor!!! She's funny, lenient, and always has something interesting to talk about regarding life.

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Jan 23, 2008

GREAT professor! Hilarious! Easiest A ever! But I love english, so I'm biased! Just write whatever you want in the journal and actually do the papers. She lets you make them up and there are tutors available. If you have difficulty writing you may have a difficult time in this class.

4.0
2.0
HUX502
Apr 8, 2008

She really cared if I learned anything

5.0
1.0
ENG350
May 1, 2008

greatest teacher in Dominguez Hills!

5.0
2.0
ENG350
Jun 5, 2008

Dr. Gale creates confident writers!

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Nov 21, 2008

EXCELLENT TEACHER! THE BEST FOR AN ENGLISH COURSE! IF YOU CAN TAKE HER...YOU'LL LEARN A LOT...EASY A (if you do essays of course n the journal)

5.0
1.0
ENG305
Jan 4, 2009

She is soooooooooooooo funny. Anybody can get an A or a B, as long as the work is done.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Mar 17, 2009

interesting discussions, gives tons of extra-credit, few essays and an easy grader on essays :) highly recommended!

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Jul 12, 2009

She is a really great teacher. Makes the class really interesting. EASY A or B if you do all your jounals and essays. She is very nice and gives chances on turning in essay's late. One of the best teachers in CSUDH!

4.0
2.0
ENG350
Aug 10, 2009

Dr. Gale is the kind of professor I really enjoy learning from. She makes learning fun. She rocks!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Jan 21, 2010

Professor Gale was an amazing professor. She always had a story for us and if she didn't have a story she explained our prompts to us. Professor Gale's class was easy we did about 7 essays and a portfolio and thats your grade. Attendance isn't really need as long as you get the prompts.

2.0
4.0
ENG111
Jan 27, 2010

very cool. lots of journals. 5 pages everyweek. shes clear with instustions. often very funny.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
May 6, 2010

Even when you get back papers that aren't graded exactly the way you want, you're eager to read her comments because she's waiting for you to be better than you already are and when she does acknowledge that you've grown it's worth the effort. I'd recommend her as the last class of the day for anyone with a heavy work load.

5.0
4.0
ENG111
May 11, 2010

Love her i recommend her to anyone, she is very helpful, and if you do your job youll do great

5.0
2.0
ENG111
May 25, 2010

Great Professor!She is very helpful. She does require a lot of Readings from the Cornel West book and Bonpane but overall she is an extremely great and cool prof. Makes class fun. You will love this class. Works with students schedule and understands her students needs. Dr. Gale is great!! Class consists of: 70pg Journal,5 essays and a portfolio

5.0
3.0
ENG111
May 26, 2010

Great professor! makes the class fun and exciting! Higly recommend her if you want to learn ad get a good grade! Offers tons of extra credit

5.0
3.0
ENG350
Aug 5, 2010

She is an awesome professor!!! Would def recommend her she is super lenient if you need Eng. 350 and you are not the best in this subject take it with her no better professor. Extra credit is super helpful, she gives out too many. Great personality always craks jokes acts like a college student ;)

4.0
2.0
ENG110
May 10, 2011

She was a great teacher. Made class fun and was very clear and simple on what she wanted. To insure you get a good grade on your essays you should write more than whats asked! (just write alot and youll get a good grade) make an argument. All in all shes very funny and nice, gives alot of extra credit, just do the work and do it on time.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Jul 31, 2011

Very chill professor, Class was pretty simple and guidelines were clear. Easy to pass if you just do the work. Often lets class out early, and gives extra credit opportunities. Overall enjoyable class.

2.0
4.0
HUM502
Aug 19, 2011

Generally a nice person. She writes lots of comments on papers but is a bit tardy handing them back at times. Not much guidance but then again, it is a correspondence course.

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Aug 29, 2011

Very Great professor, loved the way she teach the course. She always came to class with a positive attitude. Easy to grade and not hard to pass if you do all of your work. If you need help passing the class please take advantage of the extra credits she offers because they are indeed a big help :)

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Nov 10, 2011

You only need a few stories from the book to write the essays. Its not necessary to purchase the book, just make copies of the stories from a classmate. When writing essays, follow the format, read the stories, and have the required page numbers done. A lot of extra credit is offered. Overall a lot of writing and time spent throughout the semester.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 23, 2011

Very good professor! Smart and bright ready to help and explain. Interesting ideas and opinions on current topics offers tons of extra credit, fun to be around let's class out earlier! Need I say more? Just keep up with the journal and use the books for the essays you'll do fine!

5.0
1.0
ENG350
Dec 24, 2011

Great teacher, tons of extra credit do your assignments, show up and you will pass the class...

5.0
3.0
ENG350
Jan 14, 2012

I am very grateful I took this class with Professor Gale. She is very knowledgeable, helpful, and adapts deadlines to the needs of the class. There is a LOT of reading and writing - about one essay due every other week. You will learn a lot from this class and feel prepared for the GWAR; I would definitely recommend Professor Gale.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Jan 25, 2012

Cool teacher. She assigns interesting readings. You will have to do the essays in order to pass the class (like every eng class) but luckily they're on modern topics that expand your college thinking mind. She provides extra credit, may give a couple dirty looks and intimidating comments in class and, no bs.

5.0
2.0
ENG350
Jun 6, 2012

Prof. Gale is absolutely amazing and very friendly with the students. Since the first day you walk into class, you feel welcome because her good sense of humor is just incredible! Though you do need to your essays and read to pass the class.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 5, 2012

very funny for starters. she gives very few assignments and very easy. she also explains the topics very well. so no problem at all. And lots of extra credit!

1.0
5.0
ENG111
Nov 21, 2012

Probably the worst of the worst, she tries too hard to be your friend. definitely not a friend. she pushes her views on the class very hard, if you disagree with her, she's heartless. Terrible experience

5.0
4.0
ENG308
Dec 18, 2012

Dr. Gale is an excellent professor. She is very engaging. This was a writing intensive course, so expect to write a lot of essays. However, I really enjoyed Dr. Gale's class. I highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
ENG02
Jan 6, 2013

alot of essays! stick to the format and you will do fine. make sure you do the maximum pages to get an A on the essay. no tests. need to be in class, but cancells alot. funny teacher.

2.0
2.0
ENGLISH111
Apr 24, 2013

she is very nice. she explains nothing. her instructions are broad. she focuses on current events. HORRIBLE professor as much as i went to the writing center the essays were never good enough

5.0
1.0
ENG110
May 1, 2013

The Best English Professor. If you fail her class then there is seriously something wrong with you

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Jul 28, 2013

Very easy teacher. Wish there were more teachers like her! Easy going teacher and funny as well. Totally Recommend her.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 29, 2013

This class was the best class I have had in college. The instructor makes everything clear. Class was cancelled about 5+ times this semester which is good. Her grading scale is good too. I recommend you take her for english 111

5.0
2.0
11102
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2013

Good class. Goes by syllabus. Easy class

5.0
2.0
110
Grade: A
May 1, 2014

Amazing professor so funny, she always want to have a good time but does get down to the work when it is serious time! You you don't pass her class something is wrong with you !

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: B+
May 4, 2014

She is funny and interesting even at 7 am in the morning.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
May 27, 2014

Professor Gale is awesome! I did not have interest on a 7am class and I missed alot. She is clear of what is expected in the class. I hope she teaches 350, hottie <3

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Aug 27, 2014

I love her class! She makes her lectures very understandable using everyday examples. Essays are easy because the reading material are fun to read. Highly recommend her!:).

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2014

VERY NICE PROF!!!

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2014

Took her twice, for English 110 & Eng 111 my writing improved went from C papers to having a papers. Would definitely take her again! Attendance really matters because she takes attendance everyday at the end of class

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Dec 11, 2014

OMG!! Just take Dr. Gale and you will definately enjoy her class!!

3.0
4.0
ENGLISH11125
Feb 11, 2015

Dr. Gale is a pretty good English professor. Her class is definitely a writing-intensive course, which means that there is a lot of writing, as well as reading. She can be a hard grader when students write BS. Those who will have her as a future English professors, good luck to you all as you will read and write a lot.

4.0
2.0
ENG110
Feb 18, 2015

Good teacher gives good feedbacks in essays, some reading are great. its a must to attend class of else you will miss a lot of information.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
May 23, 2015

Dr. Kate Gale is very friendly professor. You will definitely enjoy her class!! I really recommend everyone to take her English class.

5.0
1.0
110111
Grade: B+
Jul 8, 2015

Very easy professor. I believe there are 5 essays to turn in. Make a portfolio and keep rough draft essays for portfolio. Books are required for essay. But we only use about 3 chapters of the book. the is journal you need to keep and write about anything. For practice. 70 pgs full. Got an A in every essay. Got a B in class bc I missed 1 essay

4.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Every class was helpful. Usually there's a day out of the week where we pass our rough drafts for peer review. Just be prepared for essays every week and don't fall behind on your journal. Overall an easy class.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2015

She is an amazing professor. I took her for 7am and she cancels classes often. There is a lot of essays but it is quite simple. There is a journal so dont fall behind !!! Our final was literally putting all our essays together and turn it in! Easy class!!

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2016

She is a very witty professor and has a lot of personality in her lectures. That makes them interesting and in turn allows you to absorb more information. She isn't an easy A, per se. But she is someone who gives you all the tools to succeed. Work hard, work on your grammar, follow directions and you will be fine.

4.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: B+
Feb 2, 2016

Assigns a three to five page essay every week but they are really easy because you just use the book that is required as your only source. Research paper was on a really interesting subject. Must write a 40 page journal by end of semester. Class discussions were good; never had notes or test; must attend an event though. Final grade portfolio

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2016

She was a fun teacher, had a good experience taking her class.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2016

Great Teacher! Very easy class she assigns a couple of essays throughout the semester and you have to keep a journal and have 70 pages by the end of the semester. As final you have a research paper which is a great topic. Overall amazing class and incredible lectures.

5.0
1.0
ENG110
May 10, 2016

Great professor . Do the work and you'll pass! Try your best on her essays to receive A/B's , make sure that it's formatted right because she will take of points but overall I would take her again . She's funny as well

5.0
2.0
ENG350
Grade: B+
May 23, 2016

Great Professor, the more you write the better! Journal 70pgs due at the end of the semester. Essays are straight forward, only need one book. I enjoyed reading the book and writing the essays. The Final was a Portfolio of all your past essays and an 8 page Research paper(Easy topic). Very fun Professor, by far the only English class I've enjoyed.

5.0
2.0
ENG110
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2016
Would take again

She is a great professor, her class is an Easy A as long as you do your essays and journal of 70 pages by the end of the semester. I would love to have her as a professor again.

5.0
3.0
ENG110
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

you write 5 papers at least 3 pages but if you make it to 5 pages you'll probably get a better grade. 75 pages in journal and the final is just putting all your essays together so don't lose them. easy A if you do the work. fun discussions.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
ENG99
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

She was great, just make sure to read the stories and try to understand them. Fulfill the essay requirements, finish your 70 pg journal early so you aren't panicking last minute finishing it up, and that's pretty much it

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
ENG099110111
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

She is very easy. As long as you can keep up with the stories assigned and actually read them, you should be able to come up with the essays.

Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
ENG099110111
Grade: A-
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

the best and chilliest in the world, super easy

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: C
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

Really chill teacher, just do the essays and MAKE SURE TO DO THE JOURNALS!! Honestly its a lot easier to do them over time then than to wait last minute. Big portion of the final grade. No tests or quizzes, just papers. All papers where on short stories out of one book (like $30 or less). Class always ended early. Love her.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Would take again
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B+ (5)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(2)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 21 reported grades
A: 9
B+: 5
B: 2
C: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (4)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Respected (1)
SO MANY PAPERS (1)
Inspirational (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.09 avg change
Jul
Nov
Dec
Aug
Oct
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

110

5.0

(1)

11102

5.0

(1)

110111

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH308

5.0

(2)

ENG308

5.0

(2)
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4.0

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2.5

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2.0

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