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UMMM...well she is defintely in her own category. do all your work, dont piss her off by being late and you'll pass

Don't push her, but she knows her stuff. Take some effort and you'll be fine.

I learned more in one semester with her than I learned in like 4 years in highschool. She isn't easy, but she will teach you what you need to know. Don't expect an A just for showing up, but you WILL get your money's worth. Best class ever.

This class helped my writing alot.

She was the best professor i have ever had. She was very patient with me and was always willing to help. If i emailed her with a question, she responded promptly. She made king arthur more fun than i thought possible. If more teachers were like her, the world would be a better place.

She is a very helpful teacher and improved my writing a lot. She is willing to help but YOU have to ask for it, don't expect it the other way around. Someone said that no one got an A in her class. Well I got one and English is my second language. This shows that it is possible to get an A...just put some work in it. Good luck

This class was hard, but I learned a lot from the professor. She made Shakespeare interesting and fun. She was also very helpful when I needed help.

Great teacher. Explains exactly what she's looking for in your papers. Keep on top of your work and final should be a breeze. As stated, very helpful if you approach her or email her.

Very good professor. Always pleasant and willing to help when I asked. Hard fast paced class. If you stayed on top of the work it was not too bad. I would take a class with this professor again.

I learned a lot but WOW, it took more work than all my other classes combined (and I still only got a "B")!

shes makes the class fun

Prof. Boas is a good instructor who knows tons about Shakespeare. She has very strict grading policies and wants extremely detailed information in discussions and essays. Overall, keep on top of the reading and prepare yourself for your essays and the class shouldn't be too bad.

awesome teacher! great person! if she weren't married i'd ask her to bear my kids

She is definitely not easy, but if you pay attention and use her comments, you will be writing excellent papers by the end of this class. A lot lot LOT of work, but she is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from her. I will say, though, that she is not the most accessible or responsive person. Is slow to respond to emails.

Great Professor. She knows her stuff and expects everyone to take her class seriously. She is willing to help students who make a genuine effort. Just dont slack off all semester and go crying for her help towards finals. 121 is an intense class, so expect to work hard and fast.

She was so much fun. I really enjoyed taking her class and I thought she was a great techer. She was willing to help me with any problems I had

Professor Boas has a "my way or the highway" mindset and so I felt she grades unfairly because of it. Several of the writing assignments given out were penalized for criteria she mentions offhandedly, but were not contained in the assignment sheets. I would NOT recommend her as a teacher at all, good luck if you take her classes!

Prof. Boas is an outstanding Eng. teacher; she is strict, but also a good & passionate teacher. She does not take BS on papers or stupid people in class; so if you're bad at Eng., can?t analyze a book, won't ask for help, and still expect to get an A for effort, be forewarned, you won't get one. Bite the bullet and take a lower level of English.

I have no clue why everyone thinks she was such a bad teacher. I HATE English, and almost didn't take a 121 class. She made is easy, she took a class that does both lit. and Eng. at the same time, and made it do-able for someone who hates both. I earned a B+ from her class, I felt as if I learned something from her. She is a good teacher.

Her class is tough but if you follow her strict directions you will do well. She is willing to help if you fall behind. She really does know how to teach a lit class.

My husband took Eng 121 and said it was easier than my 112 class. Lots of homework, overwhelming at first, a lot of reading (2 books at a time plus homework in LBH Grammar book. She always explained things, and was very encouraging, but a hard grader. I love writing but she didn't like my writing style. Need to think like her for a good grade.

I hated English, I hated Literature, so I should have hated her class. She was an excellent teacher, graded pretty hard, but you learn a lot, and you feel good when your graded paper gets a "B", b/c you know you earned that "B". If I had to take English or Literature again, it would be with her.

Very strict and hard teacher. When you get even a C you know you earned that C. You can't really BS in her class. It's a little overwhelming, but you learn a lot.

I really enjoyed this class. Prof Boas treats and expects everyone to act like adults. This is a college class, not high school. If you follow her directions you will be fine.

Prof. Boas is an incredible instructor. While her approach to grading may appear to be almost hostile, she really cares about her students. My class began with 25 students and ended with 7. Be prepared for plenty of reading and writing. If you have questions about a grade, be sure to see her in office hours. Highly recommend for the strongwilled.

6 week summer class online: not easy since material has to be worked through in such a short time & on your own accord! need to keep up with assignments & work on different ones at the same time not to fall behind. working full time & not being a native speaker added to the difficulty but i finished with a solid A. just need to work for your grade!

Was a tough class, lots of reading & homework. But the professor was helpful at all times. My hardest class by far, but the class i enjoyed the most.Not for the weak or faint hearted, but would recommend to those that like a challenge.

btw read your books b4 you r sat in the class, not like 1/2 the lunatics that were in my class :) and don't be afraid to talk in class, conversation makes the world go round lol

I had Ms. Boas for a professor a few semesters back, and I have to say that as any student aspiring to better themselves, then the challenge offered by the "pint-sized" lady is amazing. A definite positive for this school and more educators would be in remiss to not model themselves in her image.

Really interesting class. Prof. Boas is known to be omniscient. As long as you read your handbook and know MLA format down to perfection, you should do alright in the class. This class requires dedication and by the end of the semester you will be glad you finished knowing you did the best you could. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS EXPECTING AN EASY A.

She knows her stuff. Take this class if you actually want to learn. DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU WANT AN EASY A. She is a great professor but very stern. I dropped out at the very end of the class because for your final paper she had us write a 15 page essay (which I didnt finish in time, which is why I dropped the class) HARD

I'd rather have the opportunity to learn from Professors like Boas and have a lower GPA than coast through earning inflated A's. She taught not only ENG121 but also to think outside the box. Once the students who wanted to put no effort in dropped we were able to focus and get through it. Also, the Little Brown Handbook is neither little nor brown!

If you want to be coddled then this is not the class for you. However, if you want a challenging course with a wonderful professor who will push you to go outside of your comfort zone then TAKE HER. She does not give handouts, so you have to work very hard, but it is worth it.

The work isn't easy but it is college after all. I learned so much that will help with all of the other classes I'll ever take. I found a new interest for Shakespeare. You will probably not get an A but it is possible to achieve a B. After this class, I look forward to the rest of college because it is hard to believe that anything could be more work. The final is 12 questions, she brings donuts. A really good person after toughing out the class.

The class wasn't easy but that's how it should be nothing is ever easy. Besides that you will like her class great teacher

She is a great teacher. Do not take her class for an easy A, you have to work for every ounce of the grade you get. She expects a lot from her students. She is willing to help. If you are confused, ask her! She is very helpful once you ask, some of the assignments are a little vague, but she will help explain them if you ask.

Professor Boas is a tough grader, and your grade will definitely not be handed to you. But if you complete the course work by the given due date you should be fine. She's very helpful all you have to do is ask, and she's more then willing to elaborate if you don't understand her feedback.

Her course is extremely well organized. Each task is built on the previous one to lead her students to make progress in their writing skills. She sets clear and fair standards. Her feedback is consistent. She repeatedly reminds students of her office hours. If you take this class seriously, it will help with any future assignments in other classes.

Professor Boas is not an easy A, but the things you will learn in her class will make every other english class you take seem like a breeze. I took her for Eng 121 last fall 2016 and by the end of the class I had learned so much. There is a lot of reading. It is a tough course. Don't take if you want an easy A, take her if you want you to learn

Maybe it's because I was actually interested in the subject matter (Shakespeare), but I actually liked Professor Boas. Her lectures were thorough and interesting. Though there is a good amount of work (in this class it was mostly just papers and reading), and she isn't too forgiving on grades, though showing interest and participating helps.

Professor Boas was wonderful. Shes understanding of any health issues that may have you miss her class, and shes always willing to give help and advice on all papers. Shes also hilarious. Would definitely recommend her.

She is tough but so worth it. I have grown more from this class than anything ever. Her choice of books are inspirational and really focus on helping everyone learn. She is available to help, all you have to do is ask. She is amazing.

Professor Boas is great. Although there is a lot of work, as long as you read it will be okay. In all of the modules, professor Boas takes the time to type out full lectures for our use and I find that very helpful and thoughtful of her.

Professor Boas is amazing. If you are looking for an easy A, this is not the class for you. It is work and reading-intensive, but I am so happy I took her Women in Literature class. I learned so much and truly feel like I am coming out of this class a better student than I entered. I would definitely take another of Prof Boas' classes if I could.

She is honestly great and very charismatic. You will have to work for your grade for sure. You will learn A LOT! If you ask for help she is more than willing to help you through any problems. The work is not that difficult if you PAY ATTENTION and work AHEAD of time! Don't be lazy and simple, this is college!

Dunno where a lot of these comments are coming from. Feedback can be a little harsh, but constructive and useful. Very charismatic, very helpful. As long as you make the effort, you will succeed. She makes time for students and is very empathetic. A little biased towards how she thinks an essay should be but not to the extent people are saying.

You get out of the class what you put into it. Few classes I've taken have offered such great opportunities for growth, regardless of the level you are on. I learned more in this class than I have in any other, but it is up to you how well you will perform and learn based on work ethic and communication with the professor.

Professor Boas is a tough but fair grader. The workload is heavy, but she provides valuable feedback to improve your writing. I found unstuck AI and the free textbook very helpful for staying on top of the material.

Great teacher with great feedback. Wants the student to succeed. She has a system of grading that is flexible and allows for a majority of students to get Bs.

Great policy to assure that most students get at least a B in the class. Confusing due dates (assignments aren't due at 11:59, but rather the morning of class).

Boas gives a lot of readings, and chapters for homework assignments, but the seminars are worth it. She gives good feedback on your essays.