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Shes so nice and so laidback. Lets you give the same speech each time
Required class-she is such a sweetie. no one could fail this class. 3 speeches, same speech if you want. she grades your speaking, not what you wrote. Very helpful and loves to talk about her mastiffs.
The nicest professor you can possibly ask for.
this teacher is so nice. she is not hard at all and she is always willing to help you. and her southern accent is cute.
Clowers is easy but how much do you really want to hear about her dogs?? Im not sure I learned how to speak very well in her class.
I think she is one of the most helpfull and dedicated proffesors ive had, and shes very proffesional.
VERY GOOD TEACHER, EASY A, TEST ARE DEPARTMENTAL BUT SHE GIVES GOOD REVIEWS. GENUINELY NICE PERSON!!
She is the best speech teacher in this college
SHE'S MADD ESAY! THE CLASS WORK SHE GOES OVER DURING THE TERM, CAN BE DONE IN A MONTH. SHE GRADES YOUR WILLINESS NOT YOUR ACTUALLY WORK. 3 SPEECHES AND GIVES A LOT OF EXTRA CREDIT. EASY A
Dr.Clowers is an excellent teacher,advisor, and good friend. She is caring,easygoing, and helpful. I should be so lucky as to have all my future professors to be like Dr. Clowers.
Dr.Clowers is an excellent professor. She is very understanding and helpful. If you need help with something she will take the time to explain it to you. There are three speeches, midterm, and final. The speeches are very easy and shes a good grader.
Genuinely one of the best teachers I have had. Its been nearly 30 years since high school for me and Dr. Clowers is like the great teachers I remember in my youth. Thanks Marsha.
she is a very fair professor amd very enthuiastic i reccomend
SIMPLY AWESOME.THATS PROBABLY WHY SHE IS NOW HEAD OF HER DEPARTMENT. THE BEST PERSON FOR ADVICE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR HER STUDENTS AND HELPS YOU OUT WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPEECH.
She has been teaching the same class for over a decade. You figure she'd be boring and anal. She isn't. Instead, she is very fun and genuinely wants you to succeed. As long as you do the work in her class, you're bound to get that A. She is a delight.
She is a great teacher, her class is easy and she really cares for her students. Take her if you can.
Professor Clowers is the best! She is also very friendly and can have a conversation with you. What is best about her is that she understands that it is hard for you to give a speech and she is very supportive. Take her class if you can.
this professor is wonderful !!! she is so funny and very personable. i really enjoyed taking her class and if i could i would take it again. if you can take her class, you will have a great semester !!!!
she is the nicest professor. She is very understanding. and very funny she always got some weird story to tell.
Dr.Clowers is the best professor that you can ever have. She is easy you just have to do the work and you would be fine. and the best is that she is so flexible.
she kool....gave me a C but she still kool
best prof in the world
Dr. Clowers is a very good professor. She is very helpful and will give an equal opportunity for all of her students to do well in her class. Her tests are fair and she gives you plenty of review.. The only thing I hated were the quizzes that she gave. Be sure to read the book for her class.
This professor has great people skills, she was always helpful! She is definitely a great person to know, and get to know better ; )
UNFORTUNETLY, I HAD HER DURING 9/11 AND THE CLASS WAS GLOOMY FOR THE NEXT 3 WEEKS. BUT SHE TURNED IT AROUND. SHE LOVES TALKING ABOUT HER DOG. SHE'S HILARIOUS AND YOU JUST DO ONE SPEECH ON THE SAME TOPIC OVER AND OVER AGAIN.
She is a great teacher. She makes the subject interesting. She offers help and is very nice
M WAS THE BEST PROFESSOR THAT I HAVE EVER HAD AND ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING HUMAN BEINGS. SHE CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS AND REALLY WORKS WITH THEM. SHE MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE GIVING SPEECHES AND EVEN TAKING TESTS. SHE LOVES HER BIG DOGS. SHE IS GREAT!!!!!!
Great teacher. Very clear and funny.
Great professor. Incredible personality and fantastic sense of humor. Clear and informative while keeping the class interesting. She has a goofy story for every occasion. I always looked forward to her class.
great professor
THIS PROFESSOR IS HYSTERICAL! VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND EASYGOING.
omg!!!!!i love her that's all i have to say
She is the funniest most helpful professor ever! If you hate speech, take her! She makes this dreaded class easy and fun! Love her!
great teacher, very good looking
S I dreaded having to taking this class, but it is a pre-req at JJ.BUT from day ONE-Wow!She is soooo down to earth, it's amazing.Her persona, honesty, and humor caught me off-guard..in a good way. She is everything any student would want their professor to be. She's intelligent, very imformative, entertaining, and pretty good looking to boot..lol
she's really down to earth... a must take for this course. soooo sweet and energetic, but most importantly, shez real!!!!
Very easy going teacher, with lots of knowledge of the subject matter. She makes a boring subject as interesting as possible. Class was mandatory for my major and i think all majors at john jay. So, i would hihgly advise taking this professor for this class. Plus, she pretty good looking with a cute southern accent.
It is very hard to get less than a A- in her class. She gives you so many chances, you can even plead for a question you thought was unfair. Very easy-going, she's great and wierd but funny.
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She's a real life "Southern Belle." A cross between a skinner "Delta Burke" and "Crystal Gale." She'll transform any anti-social personality type into a beautiful butterfly.
Dr. Clowers is a hilarous prof. who alwayz got stories to tell & keepz the class interesting. Plus she makes u feel comfortable speakin infront of the class especially if ur shy (like me)
She is a very easy teacher. If you fail her class, you must be really lazy. She is funny and crazy so be ready. She doesn't like the sun and always has a sippy cup. SHE WILL KEEP YOU ON EDGE! She's tremendously hilarious always telling jokes, but she can have a temper if you piss her off. Don't doubt her pretty face and southern accent!
The best professor I've ever had, she's funny and makes the class fun. There is no reason for anybody to fail her class, she is the only professor that I'm going to miss having.
This teacher has very funny stories about her life... She makes you feel really comfortable speaking in public..
Coolest teacher in the school. Very helpful and makes the class fun.
The best Professor in the whole department, and one of the best in the entire school. Gives 3 graded speeches and 1 practice speech. She is a very fair grader and will help you so much. I didnt know anythign about public speaking and she thought me and everyone else so much! Also she is very down to earth,understanding,maybe cuz she is young hersel
If you've been putting off this class because you'd rather die than give a speech...like me...take Dr. Clowers!!! She is awesome! She really makes you feel comfortable. If I can do it, anyone can...trust me!
I was terrified about taking a speech class, which is why I waited until my senior year to finally take it. I'm SO thankful I took Clowers. I'm not sure why exactly, but she really makes you feel ok when you have to give a speech. The class is really laid back and she's so easy going, and that really helps. If you have to take speech, take Clowe
I was really nervous about taking this class.Thats why i took it in the summer. All I can say is TAKE HER!!!!!. SHE IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL and an extremely fair grader.The stories she tells about herself put you at ease.
I took her as a freshman, now as a senior she remains one of the most memorable professors I've had. I think of college, and she comes to mind. Professors could learn something from her. Her personality is delicious! Epitome of a southern belle, you won't go wrong taking her.
she is really helpful and spends time to go over the speech...ther are quizzes and no powerpoint..jus 3 speeches 60% some quizzes,and hw..she loves to talk about her dogs..and she is real attractive for a professor..i thought she was a student one day
Shes great, funny as hell, My easiest class considering im back in school after 14 years. Makes you feel extremely comfortable around your peers
I was terrified about taking speech class. Thanks God I got Dr. Clowers as a professor. She makes you feel comfortable when u are giving your speech. She is excellent. If u have to take speech u need to take Prof. Clowers. It’s only 3 speeches 60% and she spends time to go over your speech as many times, as u needed, ease hw. and ease quizzes.
Dr. Clowers is one of the best professors in the college. she is hilarious, easy going and makes you feel comfortable about giving a speech. she is an easy grader and doesn't give hw! if you are afraid of taking speech, you should consider taking Dr. Clowers she is the best and makes the class worthy!
She was absent a lot and required ten journals be due by the end of the semester. Journals were about u and you have a whole semester...simple. 3speechs real easy. I wanted to avoid speech class and always got F's for oral presentations in H.S. I got B+ in her class.
funny chilled out professor!!, she makes the class interesting with some jokes and is very lenient on the grades and wants to help to student get a good grade!! TAKE HERRR!
im taking her right now..shes soo niceee!i liker her!shes always talkin bout her 2 dogs that are half the size of an average human(theyre called enlgish mastiff..google it up nd yall see what im talkin bout)they friggen gigantic!umm newayyz theres 5 quizzes,10 journal entries,3 speeches,midterm-so easy,nd final.she very lenient wif grading TAKE HER
Great professor!!!She is a very fair grader, and very easy going. 2 graded speeches, 10 journal entries and 5 quizzes on the notes gives in class. I'm taking her next semester for another class!
Take her, very friendly and easy grader
is by far my favorite teacher at john jay, extremely nice VERYY VERYY FUNNY, understanding, makes you feel comfortable when giving speeches, easy A class. shes the BEST!
She's the BEST definitely take her!! Speech is pretty easy & she makes it easier & fun. She give a midterm & final as well as 3 speeches but she tells you exactly what's going to be on the tests and gives great feedback on you outlines to help you with your speeches.
she is good professor and will help you a lot and only give you 3 speech .take her you will like her. she do not give home and likeand like two very easy quizzes..
I absolutely was dreading this class because I hate public speaking. She was honestly one of the nicest and most entertaining professor's i've ever had. She makes you feel completely comfortable. Only 3 speeches and very fair midterm and final. Defintely take!
This is the best professor I've ever have. She is very considerate and nice Please take her you wouldn't regreat it she's the best. I wish all the Professor in the world was like her.thank you Professor I enjoy this class. She's funny too, makes the class lively.
Dr. Clowers is a great professor. She is kind, helpful, and flexible. Her coursework is not difficult, but highly relevant to organizational culture. This was an excellent class.
Dr. Clowers is THE BEST!!! Very understanding, entertaining and motivates the class through her personal experience. She is very fair.
THE BEST PROFESSOR AT JOHN JAY. VERY FUNNY, INTELLIGENT, AND HELPFUL. MUST TAKE. MAN, YOU COULD NEVER FIND SOMEONE AS NICE AND FUNNY AS DR. CLOWERS.
OMGG this professor is the greatest i love her so much!! BEST BEST BEST very easy class but unannounced quizzes which arent to hard but they were announced which was funny hahah but really i RECOMMEND HER FOR ANYONE who wants 2 get a easy A extremely wonderful teacher
she is sooo fricking nice...its unbelievable...she doesnt grade hard at first, but by the time everything is graded hard, the speech is so easy. listen to the advice she gives u then apply it to the next speech...oh and i forgot she is very sexyy to me lol and i love her accent and her humor. i would come just to see her and im a black male lol...
Best professor ever!! Take her if you hate speech! Take her if you want an A in the class! She is very helpful. She is the best. Also head of the speech dept.
She is the sweetest cutest teacher i have ever had. Very hilarious and tells great stories. She makes me enjoy giving speeches, which is just weird. TAKE HER!
A great professor. Take this class if you need speech.
One of da best teacher ever. It's funny how all her unannounced quizzes are accually announced. She's great, cute.. and just funny. Always talk about her dog. Be respectful, show a desire to learn, and make an impression on all of her speeches.. and i'm sure you will earn an A. SHe's awsome! lUv her.ooO & and read all her chapters when she said so
Great Teacher, Recommended to all!
she is a great overall person! Will take care of business when it comes to class work!
this is a good professor and extremely easy! only few squeezes and 3 speeches.
The best professor I've ever had, she's really understanding, and helpful, knows how life can be, and can work with you on assignments, and due dates. She loves to talk about her dogs, and is a comedian too! I would take her class over and over and over again. I wish every professor was like her.
Dr. Clowers is awesome. She is a brilliant person, and the course was a breeze. No, seriously--a BREEZE. I will miss her class and southern accent. Overall, I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
SHE IS SO FUNNY, UNDERSTANDING, SHE TRULY LOVES HER DOG. SHE IS CARING AND A GREAT TEACHER, TRULY ONE OF A KIND. TAKE HER FOR ALL YOUR SPEECH. HER CLASS WAS AN ENJOYMENT.
Great professor. extremely helpful and funny. shes younger so it makes the class more interesting b/c she can relate to you. Lets you out early most days...only had the class for 15 mins one day.
Professor Clowers is the best professor I've had so far. She is very funny, sociable and helpful with your speeches. But when it comes to presenting and doing your speeches she expects the best of you because she gives us PLENTY of help and time for you to come up to her and ask her to view your speech outline before your presentation, some dont bo
continuation for the 12/14/09 (commenT):some dont bother to take advantage of the help she provides and then complain when she gives them a bad grade for the class. It is a shame to see that some of the students dont seek her for help for the speech outline. Overall, she's great,take her class, if you are thinking of seeking her help;excelenteclass
This course was too easy...Trust me you want to take her class
She is the most useful professor I have ever seen. She talked about dogs and hatred to men 99% of class. The class is very easy, but you learn almost nothing. She in not smart at all
One of the funniest people I've ever met. Her southern accent is adorable and she loves her Mastiffs and has never kept the class for an entire period. Take her class!
Doc Clowers is awesome! Everyone becomes nervous when it comes to speechs, but she makes the subject fun and interesting. More importantly, she views the speech outline ahead of time, to improve it and to get a beter grade! Even when her life started to crumble, she still managed to be funny and cool! The 3 speeches is that the class is focuses on!
She was a blast to have as a teacher. Very funny and interesting.
She is a very funny lady and you do walk away learning something. I loved her class and always looked forward to it each day I was scheduled to be there.
The best teacher ! Point Blank.. She's a sweetheart and extremely understanding
This professor is awesome!! I avoided speech until right before graduation and she made the class so easy. It's three speeches, 5mins each and tests that she gives you a review on. You don't even need to buy the book. She's hella funny,and very real one of the best professors I've had in my 4years.
SHE IS AWESOME. SHE HAS A FUN PERSONALITY THAT MAKES CLASS ENJOYABLE. VERY UNDERSTANDING AND HELPFUL.
one of the funniest professors i have ever had, great teacher! love this lady
It is impossible to fail her class or get anything below an "A". 3 Speeches (2 informative, 1 persuasive) makes up 70% of your grade already. Just do the speech and you'll do fine. She grades leniently on your speeches. You have to also write 10 journals, take the midterm and final as well as "unannounced quizzes" which she tells you when they are.
Amazing professor. Extremely easy class. Great class. Don't read any other comments, go back to eSIMS and register for her class now!
LOVEEEEE HER...... DO ALL YOUR SPEECHES RIGHT FOLLOW HER INSTRUCTIONS.. AND HAND IN HER ASSIGNMENTS AND YOU WILL DO GREAT ... I ABSOLUTLEY LOVED THIS PROFESSOR.. ALWAYS SMILING.. ALWAYS MADE THE CLASS LAUGH... U MUST TAKE HER FOR SPEECH.. SHE IS DEFF THE QUEEN OF SPEECH AT JOHN JAY.. ! =)
I LOVED DR. CLOWERS THIS SEMESTER. I DO NOT REGRET MY DECISION TO TAKE THIS CLASS. SHE IS A GREAT AND SHE MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE DURING YOUR SPEECHES....4 SPEECHES INCLUDING THE UNGRADED SPEECH FOR THE ENTIRE SEMESTER A FEW QUIZZES AND THE MID TERM AND FINAL..DONT WORRY MOST OF US WERE SHY IN MY CLASS AND WE MADE IT.IM SURE YOU WILL TOO
Professor Clowers is a really good teacher. I was terrified to speak in public before this class. she teaches the class in a way that you wont dread speaking in public anymore. A few quizzes and two exams. just study the material that she gives you and you will do fine. you will only have a hard time if YOU DO NOT COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME!
The best prof. at John Jay, she is always very understanding and will always help her students.
Professor Clowers is one of the best at JJAY. If you have a chance to take her , you wont regret it. . She makes it easy for students to learn and she has a great personality. Deff the best speech professor john jay has... no question about it!!
She is one of the best professors I have ever encountered in John Jay. She is willing to help you and sit down and talk about your topic. The only thing you have to concentrate on is your outlines. Can not emphasize that enough. Whatever grade you get on your speech expect it to be the grade you will receive.
She very enthusiastic and a person who expresses love for dogs. Enjoyed her stories that she uses to entertain the class and keeping our attention
If you need a class as a fill in because the rest of your classes are tough, take her class. its an easy A, a good relaxing time. I took her class as an easy A while taking 5 other classes. Trust me, do yourself a favor and get into her class.
Hands down the best professor I have ever had. She has such a fun personality and genuinely cares for her students. Her class is always funny and amusing. Her class is also easy and she makes giving a speech a breeze. If you ever need help, she is always there for you. Definitely recommend taking her class. Love her!
First off I'd like to say I got an A. But this class was horrible, she lost it during the spring 2015 semester. She was barely at class and when she was she did nothing and complained about her life. And still gave tests even when we didn't learn anything. During speeches she flipped out at student and even walked out when she didn't agree.
Shes Ok
She is not helpful at all. Avoid her
Dr. Clowers gets sidetrack a lot, we hardly used the book, she tells you exactly what to study for the midterm(Helps during test). Only 4 speeches, 1 is not grades, 2 informative, 1 persuasive. I like her outline structure. The final was 25 question prepared by dept. but she gives a review sheet. She's awesome! Would recommend & take her again.
One of the best professors in the Communication department. She got very ill this semester and was out so we had to deal with a crazy sub. But, if she's available next semester book her class. You won't regret it. Very caring and helpful and if you need help with speech outlines, she's always accessible out of class. Take her!!!!!!
She's beyond amazing. I really miss her and I would definitely take another class with her again. She got very ill in the Fall semester and was absent for the rest of the semester and we had to deal with a crazy sub with a bad attitude. But, if you see her available for next semester, then book her. You won't regret it!!
She's beyond the best. I really love Dr. Clowers. She's always helpful, understanding, and passionate. Only assigns 3 speeches, a few quizzes, midterm and final. She goes over EVERYTHING on the exams so there's no way to fail. Highly recommend and I'm taking her for COM 204 for Fall 2017. Can't wait!!
She's a tough grader on speeches, makes you really uncomfortable and wont give second chances
You will feel like the class is a waste of time. She spends the time talking about her personal life. Just 3 speeches, random quizzes that are only worth 5% and 5 journals entries 5% of your grade. Overall, easy A but really a pain to show up to her class and feeling like you learn nothing. She has anice personality though!
Dr. Clowers is the best that John Jay has to offer. Many professors forget they were college students and impose a lot of stress upon us. Dr. Clowers never forgot she was a college student and makes our lives simpler. I would take her again if I had the chance. Very sweet and understanding. You wont regret meeting her.
Shes so sweet and understanding. Im glad I got to take her 2 times and will definitely take her again. I have no regrets taking her and I highly suggest anyone to take her. Easy A youll ever receive. I will miss Dr. Clowers.
3 speeches all given a guideline too. 5 quizzes she gives you the answers to them as well as 5 ( one page) journal entry. Really love her as a teacher. Always pop into her office.
She is very sick, so she doesnt want to do much work. she is very nice and flexible with the work. Aslong as you do the speeches and follow the guides, you will have no problem passing.
She's easily distracted. You would think that's a good thing but she proceeds to create the tests as if she taught what was on it. Can be an easy A but the class itself is dreadful.
By far the BEST professor I've had, and I've been to 3 different colleges. TAKE HER CLASS!! She is very ill, but she still shows up to class, if she can, you can too; even still she is very understanding. Midterm is only 5% of grade, 3 speeches, 5- 1 page journals about ANYTHING, and a final worth 10%. How much easier could it possibly yet??
By far the best professor I've ever had! shes the kindest and funniest person ever! She makes class so entertaining and fun and relates a personal story to every topic discussed in class. She is very sick so she might be absent a couple times. I love her so much and hope she gets better health wise!!
Professor Marsha is honestly a great warm hearted person. She makes sure your comfortable with speeches and helps you out outside of the classroom. 4 SPEECHES AND MIDTERM AND FINAL YOU CAN GET A GOOD GRADE
Dr. Clowers is by far the best professor at John Jay. The class is super easy, though it can be stressful if youre anxious about public speaking. But she creates an environment where you wont feel scared or uncomfortable during your presentation. Shes also hilarious! Shes naturally funny. Youre literally missing out if you dont take her!
Clowers is fantastic! Clear grading criteria. She also understands how anxiety-inducing public speaking can be, and helps you find your comfort zone. However, she does not tolerate nonsense, and has no problem calling out slackers.
She is such an amazing professor, gives feedbacks to improve your work for future. She has a few speeches you need to present, which are extremely easy, and the 2 tests, midterm and final are very clear and easy if you pay attention to lectures. Also, she gives out free stuff to take home.
1 group speech on a topic that matters to your group. She will check your speech outline as many times as you want. One 2-page reflection paper on working with your group. 5 journals on anything. There are 3 exams all easy. You don't need to read the textbook just pay attention to what she says in class and go to the review days before the exams.
She doesn't teach anything regarding how to perfect a speech, terrible feedback as in useless, talks about nothing but her personal life. She's funny ill give her that but she is so stubborn when you want question her about your grade; she is two faced so don't let her jokes fool you. She'll claim that she taught the class things but does not. NOPE
two days for class but she ends up ending class early. she very nice and gives good feedback, she is accessible outside of class too. It's true that she does get off-topic a lot. but her class isn't hard. 3 speeches and two exams that don't even affect your grade at all. she cares more about the speeches. the book isn't required as much.
Does not deserve to be a professor, avoid her if you want a good college experience
She ok
Dreadful class
This is the class to take if you want an easy A. I took this class twice but that was because I didnt hand in speeches the first time. No matter how bad your work is, as long as you present the three easy speeches and hand in the couple questions midterm and final, I PROMISE YOULL GET AN A!!!! But you wont learn much lol
Professor Marsha is a great individual. She helps you perfect a speech and I like the topic that was being taught. She is honest and expects the same back in return. Take her if you got the chance!
I definitely recommend taking a class with Professor Clowers. Her communications class is an easy A if you stay on track, which is really easy to do because there aren't many assignments and she gives students great feedback as well as extended days for speeches. It is true she goes off track often but this isn't a lecture class.
I really enjoyed taking Professor Clowers class. She is a very funny teacher, and she is beyond understanding to her students. There are only 3 major speeches which she gives you a lot of feedback on, and her tests are available for about a week or so. The downside, is that she gets off track easily and you have to keep track of what she is saying
the absolute sweetest teacher i have ever had. If you have the opportunity to take a class that she teaches, do it!!! She is understanding and for a speech class i was very comfortable. She is very warm and welcoming.
Professor Clowers is an outstanding professor. She is very understanding and will help you in order to give you a good grade. There are 3 speeches, a midterm, and a final (not hard at all). Everything you need to know for the exams is taught during class lessons. Definitely consider taking her! She is by far one of the best professors at John Jay!
Very good professor, she is understanding and caring. She will take her time to read your speech and give you feedback to perfect it and get a good grade. She's very welcoming too!! Take her for sure.
great professor. Seriously the sweetest.
Before not considering Professor Clowers for a class due to the few negative untrue reviews made on March 25th, 2022, recognize that the reviews were made on the same day, early into the semester.She is very easy going and will give you a well deserved A if you do the speeches/outlines properly (she will help you make it perfect). Take her classes!
AMAZING! Three speeches and two exams. She's a fantastic prof. Must take her class
She is absolutely amazing! In all honesty she just doesn't like to be taken advantage of so she will be very blunt about your performance but she doesn't stay frustrated and like to laugh, takes all the time a student needs. Take this Professor! I can't even express how much I enjoyed taking her and she's SUPER SUPER SUPER easy like seriously!
Prof Clowers was amazing! One of the best classes I have taken at John Jay so far! With only 2 test (midterm and final) that she goes over the answers completely and 3 speeches that are on a topic of choice, this class was a great time! Do not try to take advantage of her niceness!! She is super caring but will be blunt and express how she feels!
Professor Clowers is super nice and loves to talk and laugh with the class. 4 speeches and 2 tests (Midterm & Final). The speeches are relatively short and were on any topic of choosing. The tests were also pretty short only 3-4 questions and she gave the answers during our zoom meetings. very kind & Definitely worth taking the class.
Easy A 3 speeches, a midterm exam and final exam.
This class is definitely an easy A. Dr.Clowers does not require much, just five speeches (three of which are graded), a midterm and a final exam. She makes you feel super comfortable and she's so sweet. Do not take her kindness for granted! She is easily accessible outside of class too. Take her!
This was her last sem online so she will be going back in person at JJ but she is a caring professor. 2 easy tests and 3 speeches. It is very easy and straightforward if you pay attention to her direction. If you are having a problem talk to her. She cares about her students. Do not take advantage of her kindness though because that will upset her.
Professor Clowers was a lovely professor to have. She is funny, engaging, and clear in her expectations. She is an excellent choice if you fear public speaking, as she's very flexible and encouraging. There are three main speeches, a midterm, and a final exam, all of which are very straightforward. Take her; it's a no-brainer!
Prof Clowers is such a gem and truly made my fall 22' semester. just 3 speeches + 2 exams. she will help you in anyway if you just reach out to her! very clear in her expectations + she is funny, talk to us about literally everything and anything. take her, you will not regret It.
3 speeches + midterm & final. She prepares all students for each speech, provides an outline, and really helpful feedback for future speeches not just for class, but outside as well. Can be reached via email at anytime and will make you laugh for sure. Definitely a class to ease the stress/tension of college.
Dr. Clowers is one of the best professors at John Jay! Her class is so fun, It's only 4-5 speeches and 2 exams, and only 3 speeches are graded; 2 Informative and 1 Persuasive, and she's available to help whenever you need it. Exams are easy! Overall this is an amazing class with an awesome professor!
Prof. Clowers makes this class a breeze with just 3 speeches and 2 exams. She's super helpful and funny - always available to guide you. Plus, resources like unstuck ai can really boost your prep. Definitely an easy A if you put in the work!
She is a very sweet professor. The class consisted of 3 speeches that we had to present to the class and she gave us a template and due dates in the first week of class. The only downside is that attendance was mandatory so if no one wanted to present until the last day then you have to show up, even if you already presented.
She's not bad, she's okay there is four speeches a mid term and a final and attendance matters. She isn't mean but she can come off as rude sometimes or sassy. Thats the only issue, I do wish the class had some other hw assignments to boost grades.I wouldn't say don't take her but look for others !! But she isn't bad she can just be sassy sometimes
Marsha Clowers has to be one of my favorite professors here at John Jay. Im currently taking her as of Spring 2025 semester. It's honestly a very simple class we have 3 speeches and two exams. She's hilarious and very understanding. Theres no textbook needed btw! If you want a class thats fun and different this is the one.
She has an evil attitude and would make you feel humiliated. Lecture boring makes you not wanna participate even when you are supposed to take some notes. Corny personality. I'd say is to come up with any speech you would like to present yourself and just take notes if necessary. Her material does not provide any powerpoint so please be careful.
Class consists of 2 exams (the exact same). 3 speeches 2 which follow the outline, last one is a freestyle. Don't try to be creative, copy the outline! she is hilarious makes the class go by fast. Each class is worth 3 points daily attendance matters. she may be understanding but don't miss your work and then give excuses she doesn't accept that.
Professor Clowers' class was my favorite this semester. There are no tests, and class always ends early. Sometimes ridiculously early lol. There are three speeches that she grades thoughtfully, but then that's pretty much it. Just follow her sample outline. If you need help, she's always available. It could not be a better class. She's awesome.
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