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“She is an awesome professor and a generous grader”
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Professor Taylor is the most awesome instructor. She really knows her stuff, and I actually look forward to going to class.
WONDERFUL WOMAN AND TEACHER! This is a great class and I really got a lot out of it. She is patient, funny and passionate about her students and teaching.
Very nice, funny and smart.
Nancy Taylor is an awesome professor. She is very smart, funny and has a great attitude, she really gets into what she is teaching and makes the class fun. I really enjoyed her course this semester and would definately recommend her!
The Best instructor you'll ever have.:)
Very enthusiastic about subject, very understanding teacher.
She is a great teacher and has a good since of humor. One of the nices ladies
had the class 3 years ago and loved it, prof.taylor is nicest professor at csun.
Very good Professor. Highly recommended!
This class was a lot of work, but Nancy made it fun and challenged you to work towards your best work. FOrces class to work together! Fun and you get a lot out of it!
Do not take this class if you are an english major. She does not teach. she takes roll for 1/2 hr, asking you about ur fave animal, etc. If you are an honors student and taking this class because you can, i highly discourage you from it. You can literally feel your brain cells dying of sheer boredom
I love this class. I have fun everyday. I actually want to come to school for this class--now how often can we say that?
Awesome professor! Highly recommended!
Prof. taylor is very cool. Work isn't too hard, and shes just a nice person altogether.
EASY A+! FUN CLASS! AWESOME TEACHER! She's very funny, easy going and fair. She's also VERY understanding...as in, if youre late with HW, she wont have a heart attack over it! She's cool people.
she is cool and straightfoward! its an easy class and highly recommended.
she makes humanities fun and easy, definitely take her and you won't regret it. Some classes can be boring, but overall i was satisified taking that class.
awesome awesome professor. she's hilarious, very understanding, and really knows what she's talking about. i had a blast in her class.
She was great. No tests, just a few response papers. I didn't even have perfect attendance and I got an A.
great easy A class. No tests, just a weekly response was due, and end of semestrer project.
This class is a joke, it feels like your in high school all over again. i would recommend this class to everyone until the day i die. prof taylor is so nice and is so easy, you literally write a weekly response. no test at all, no final, just one group project. best class i ever took best prof too
very dedicated to help kids pass.i was intimidated at first them warmed up.i had fun, i didn't even know i was learning. before taking this class i was dreding it, then it was the reason why i came to school.highly recommended.
I loved her. She was very nice and very hellful. She really wants you to succeed in her class. Always there when you have questions. I would advise her as a definite teacher.
You want an esy grade....this i the class to go to. Very nice and we hardly did any work!!!
All I need to say about this teacher is in one word..EXCELLENT! Very Understanding teacher and she teaches in fun way! I was always excited about going to her class because shes a very dedicated teacher! I would recommend her 100%, you wont regret taking her. Professor Taylor is always there for her students and her assignments are fun and easy!
Classes are taught in the "learning through discussion" style. Several short/simple papers (both reflective and analytical). Encourages student participation through group projects and online forums. Values feedback.
Prof. Taylor is all for humanities and kids passing. The class is more of a "self-discovery" type class. Responses you turn in are solely your personal opinion on the topic. Very funny lectures/discussions. Definately worth taking
very easy. just show up for the chat room discussion and you'll be fine.
Very good teacher. She is helpful and knowledgeable. Makes class fun and interesting. Best teacher to take for humanities!
Taylors class is not only interesting but also very informative. It opens your eyes to the arts of the humanities. I definitly would recomend this class to everyone. If you can take the class online cuz it's pretty easy!
She's pretty laid back and easy, you just gotta make sure you remember to do the online assignments and make sure you do at least the word minimum--shes really cool
Nancy Taylor is an amazing teacher. She makes the class very fun and interesting. All her assignmenets are online...the final is a group project. I highly recommend you take her class.
Wonderful lady, wonderful professor. I loved her class and I love her! She's funny and she gives really interesting reading/writing assignments. Plus, she's always willing to speak with you in office hours, write letters of recommendation, and help you outside of class by email or meetings. She's great!
very laid back. as long as u do the work, ur good to go. the work isnt hard either. take her for humanities!
i love this class. you learn a lot. do all the work she gives and particpate in class discussions. you will learn a lot about your self in this class. i loved it!
Worst professor I've had in years. Vulgar. Too personal. Gives incorrect information on grammar and writing. If you really care about learning, forget it. And don't expect feedback. She seems too busy and preoccupied to really care. Lip service only.
AWSOME!!!!!
She's cool! I definitely learned to communicate clearly in this class.
Awesome course. Prof. Nancy is a gifted instructor. Loved the reading and writing assignments. If you participate and bring your heart to this class you'll make it with flying colors. Sensitive, humorous and available 24/7 with feedback. Highly recommend her course. Only wish I could take more classes from her.
A lot of written work but not hard, just time consuming. Professor likes student's opinions (whether right or wrong). I would definitely take her again...
Relatively easy class. Online class is extremely convenient, as we never had to meet in person. All of the work was done from home. Pretty interesting subject. Professor Taylor is very cool. She addresses her students like she is one of them.
The class is easy! A lot of writing but it's not hard!! Taylor is a good teacher! She's sooo passionate about English it makes you interested in it too!
Online class was fairly easy- getting on the chat was a bit of a pickle but once you get going, things are great. She has awesome sense of humor and is easy to contact- homework is not hard but she loves English so you have to try- don't BS- MAKE SURE YOU get involed in chatting because she will love you for it. No final! No tests! A+++
This class was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot. There was a bit of work to keep up with but it was fair and the professor was quite supportive. I am planning to take her English 300 OL
She was an awesome teacher. The discussions were interesting and the workload was fair. I am now enrolled in English 300
Always there for her students. An easy AND fun class. Mainly consists of discussions and all opinions are accepted. Essays are easily graded as long as you put some effort and thought into them. Essays are usually short and easy. No final.
You will become a bibliophile after taking an online class with her. It's done online, so there are no rules. There are responses to the readings, and a midterm, but No FINAL...plus she's great! I recommend it!
Best English Teacher ever!!!!!!
If you need GE and are not willing to travel to Northridge. Log On to the internet and take English 300 with Nancy Taylor. There is a midterm and a couple of postings plus a presentation and you've got to be in the chatroom, but I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to read interesting stories and get credit for it. It's a great class.
A lot of writing you, but she is very nice, supportive and love to help students. one of great think-tanks i met @ csun. Stuff she teaches make human think sooo deeply. Awesome experience. I serioulsy i want to take Taylor's every class but i don't have enough money and time. ha ha Take her if you like to think and be great mind
Contemporary Lit. online was a blast! Taylor has the greatest line up of novels and assignments. Just don't miss any, but that aren't that hard. If you love to read and can write fairly well, you will love this course. And the final project was a blast!!
I took this course online. The professor was great. The assignments were not difficult; however, they were time consuming. She was an excellent instructor. I loved the way she responded so I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.
I dunno, she's a great teacher but whenever I emailed her questions about the online course she never responded. Maybe it's my bad luck.
She is awesome! Learning and having a bit of fun at the same time doesn't hurt. Highly recommended.
Her class is very interesting. The Webct assignments are very easy, no mid-term or final, and her four major papers are very simple.
I just took humanities to fulfill a g.e. but i'm definetely glad i took it with nancy. she's really cool and she plays that mean, intense professor at first but is mad cool. she's relaxed, easy grader, no final, no midterms, 4 or 5 midterms. and weekly webct postings. very nice and helpful as well. not a lot of reading either
Professor Taylor is awesome. She really makes the class interesting because she is so interested in the topics. The assignments are really fun. You're supposed to read the chapters but you'll be safe if you don't. WebCT posts, and essays on turnitin.com. Discussion in groups as well as the entire class. Definitely take her if you can, she's great.
Professor Taylor is an excellent, funny, hepful, and overall superbteacher. Her ability to make the class fun, helps you to understand. Assignments are turnitin.com but its super easy. Work is online in advance so you know what you need to do in advance. I have taken her three of her classes and am taking Eng.300 with her again.Excellent Teacher
ENG 300oL and ENG 364 oL Nancy is a great English teacher -- she offers intelligent feedback, and has fun assignments. You have weekly posts, answer to five students (3-4 sentences), and a final that you work on with other students (all online!). Good Stuff. If you like Short Stories and Lit, you'll most def enjoy these courses.
Really really easy class.About 1-2 discussions due at the end of ea. week, plus a 2 sentence response to at least 5 other postings. I didn't really need the book you only need the Siddhartha & Tao teachings in order to do some small papers. EASY A!!!
easy easy A. 3 short simple papers. all you need to buy is the siddhartha book. dont waste your money on the humanities book, you really dont use it. i would definitely take another one of her classes. good gpa booster.
Awesome professor. Assignments are clear, a paper, a midterm and a final project. Books are enjoyable! Chat is mandatory for online class...pretty easy though. Take her!
I took both her English class and HUM 101. She is an amazing teacher. you learn a lot from her. There are lots of activities in her HUM 1o1 online class, but if you do the work and put the effort you will get an A. Totally recommend her, she is one of the bests in CSUN.
The most easy and interestion class ever. Easy A. You just have to say your own oppinion. There is no right or wrong. She is an excelent teacher. You will not regret taking her
Great teacher! The class is pretty easy..although you don't really know your grade until the end. Although she doesn't provide much feedback, she encourages her students a lot. The great thing about her class is that you get to share your opinions. Online chat is mandatory for her online class.
HUM 101 OL - easy professor, but LOTS of busy work. At least 2 discussion postings per week of 250+ words, plus a 3-4 sentence response on 5 other posts in each forum. 3 semester papers as well. If you don't mind the busy work and want the easy A, take her, but if you're having a busy semester I'd take a different class.
This teacher was the best! I actually learned new things while making my life easy. There are usually 2discusions for week but they are SO easy and then you have to coment of 5of your peers.There are 3or 4 major papers but they are SUPER EASY!!! I loved This class. Take the Class you won't regrete it. Just do your work and you'll get an A
She is very well-organized, helpful and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed her class and recommend her to everyone.
awesome teacher. easiest A I ever got
Very easy professor yet caring. Her assignments are very easy and interesting. She really wants all of her students to succeed.
Maybe I had her during a rough semester. She didn't update the online schedule until halfway through the semester, which was confusing. She didn't reply to any of my e-mails, which is the only way to get in touch with online professors. The classes were stupidly simple, some might say pointless. Easy, though, if that's why you're paying for college
I took this class online and it was really nice! The class is very nature/environmentally based and is pretty easy. If taken online, you have responses to peers and 3 main papers to write. She dropped 2 assignments since there wasn't much time left in the semester. If you want a nice and easy class, TAKE HER! (WPE prep mostly)She's very sweet!!
She is an awesome and understanding teacher. Don't use your cell phone. I never missed her class because she took attendance all the time. She is also a teacher that you can ask for advice from. A lot work but worth the A. Do all the work and you will pass. Take her.
OMG!!! took this class online and it was the best class ive ever taken...she has little involvement in the class because it is structured so well..this class has helped improve my life 10 fold..dont take this class for an easy A..take this class with the purpose of learning..i was only fulfilling this class for a GE. wish i could take another
I took this class online & am very glad for it. Professor Taylor is very clear in what she expects & what improvements she is looking for in each draft of the major papers. Follow her suggestions & you will do well. No textbook necessary & the assignments are based on very interesting subjects; I enjoyed the writing. I would take her class again.
Easy online class, weekly group discussions and 4 major writing assignments. Very easy class and helpful professor. I recommend Ms. Taylor!
Best online class ever. She explains everything clearly and assigns work to improve your writing style. I learned a lot and also did well in the class. Stay updated with her assignments and it is an easy A. Theres about 5 essays total and discussion forums throughout the semester.
Great professor. I took it online and it was pretty easy. Just do the readings, essays, and online forums and you'll get an A
Such a GREAT Prof! Easy class! 4 essays, no midterm or final. Just moodle posts. You just basically state your opinion on posts and essays. she funny and chill (doesn't like phones) she tries to make the class fun as much as possible. Interesting course that makes you think about life. I would definitely recommend her!!
Easy. Do the assignments, include facts from the source she uses, and done!
I actually loved how Professor Taylor ran the course. Very well organized and assignments were scheduled ahead of time. My only complaint is she is not very active in the course. She really didn't check in with the class until half way into the semester. She does not really respond to questions right away.Other than that she is a great professor.
VERY EASY CLASS. Shes super clear about what she wants. Weekly moodle posts & 4 major essays. No tests. Gets back to emails in a timely manner. The class was online and if you do the work theres no worries about your grade. She isnt very active in the course at all, rarely sent out emails but the syllabus and calendar have everything.
Great, easy class with clear and precise instructions. She is not very quick in response to emails but when she does respond she is very clear in her answers. Class based mostly on discussion boards and 3 essays. The essays were easy to understand and get done. I enjoyed the class and would take her again.
Awesome Professor! very sweet! Took this class online and i would recommend her. her assignments were based on nature. weekly writings about assigned readings, a movie and a book.
This is my second time taking Professor Taylor and it was just as good the second time around. She doesn't require a book for 305 and I still have yet to find any other online professor that is better structured than she is. She gives feedback on essays and ultimately wants to see you grow as a writer. You won't be sorry if you take her.
Easiest Upper GE class taken at CSUN. Professor Taylor is nice and helpful. The class alone was easy weekly reading and writing assignments. Make sure you turn them in on time or do them before the due date and you will pass the class with a high grade.
Her online class was well organized, easy to understand and most if the discussions were very interesting. I would definitely take her again.
Professor Taylor is an awesome English instructor.I took her for Contemporary Literature & Short Story. Both classes were online, & were clear, organized, engaging, & I did not have trouble following instructions on assignments. There are about two posts required every week, 5 short comments, & 2 major papers. Take her!! You won't regret it.
Great professor who really tried to engage students into deeper class discussions. Class was super chill, you need the book in class, or you could share with your group. No tests, just essays.
Would recommend to anyone. Professor enjoys student engagement with other students and is very dedicated to what she teaches. Great course.
This is my third time taking her and she is truly an amazing professor. Her goal is for us to become better writers and one way to do that is through reading. Her selection is good and the assignments are interesting. On top of that, she is the most organized online professor! If you haven't taken her yet, you are truly missing out.
This class is VERY easy!! No tests, just 4 essays and moodle posts. Pretty interesting class, would recommend it to anyone!
She is amazing! Wonderful professor. As a graduating senior, she was one of the best professors I have taken at CSUN. Clear, responds quickly, and as long as you do your work you will pass with a good grade!
Just post in weekly discussions and try on the 3 essays and you will get an A. She is an awesome professor and a generous grader. She will give you feedback on your essays which help you become a better writer. Im not very good at writing but two hours of work a week got me an A. Don't even know what she looks like, but NANCY FOR PRESIDENT
Wow! I had never had to review so many essay's for one class. Then again it was a WPE prep class. I emailed her a couple times, and she answered weeks (three to be exact) later. Easy A, expect to be in groups review everyone's paper which is ok just really time consuming and ANNOYING. She's okay, it was based on personal views.
The class consists of going through eras in art history and evaluating works of art with a group. You don't have to know what you are talking about in the discussion because there are some who get away with rambling nonsense. There is an online element that basically pats others on the back for talking about art. Caring professor that loves art.
This online class is for someone who likes to write rather than take tests. Her whole class is based on discussion posts and 3 papers. Both of which aren't hard for her class... although, she does require a certain number of words for everything. Not a hard class though!
The easiest class you will ever have! I was packing on six classes during spring semester and thought I was going to collapse. Luckily, this class was the best to fall back on (still kept up, obviously). 3 main essays, easy as can be. Only 3/4 pages. TAKE HER IF YOU GET THE CHANCE! She makes the class enjoyable. Attendance is a part of your grade!!
if you're an English major this class should be pretty simple. A response is due each week (300 words), there are 4 books I think (2 novels, 1 poetry, 1 short story) and we had to write a 1200 word essay for each. She has good taste in books except for "Casual Vacancy" by J K Rowling, that book pissed me off and it was dumb long.
Discussion and Feedbacks are the only homework you MUST do, or else it can really bring your grade down. Few essay requirements, but no more than 2. The only downfall is her lack of communication through email, sent her email asking about my grade never ever got a response even until the end of semester. So just do the work and you'll pass.
Prof Taylor is THE BEST. She's hilarious. 2 papers and 1 final paper. Canvas discussion posts and 3 replies to classmates. Very easy, but you learn a lot. Textbook lightly used, just use at the library if you can. Buy Illusions - it is cheap. Takes attendance.
Never updates grades... never knew my grade for the semester not one assignment was input on canvas. I feel like I would've done better in that class if I knew my grade
Attendance is graded and your entire grade is based one 3 essays. she does use the book and they are discussed in class however you can just use the one in the library. she assigns group work most of the time and there never is any homework besides the online discussions and the essays.
Weekly readings and discussions via Canvas. Sometimes up to 3 discussion posts required (minimum of 250-500 words sometimes) and 3 minimum responses to peers. Three major essays that are somewhat confusing. A lot of reading!
Easiest class ever. Class consists of 3 essays and weekly discussion posts which are all easy.
Do NOT take this professor. I missed ONE assignment and got a D. Its crazy amounts of reading and writing every week. I took this as an elective! I have taken many English classes and always got A's. I am still in disbelief over her grading criteria.
I never knew my grade the entire semester. She doesn't enter anything in Canvas. Its so much reading and writing. Takes weeks to reply to emails. Not a good class if you're looking for an easy A. You might get a C if you try really hard or an A if you're only taking this class and not any others. Not recommended.
I agree with the others, she doesn't post any grades all semester so you don't really know and that's frustrating. But I did enjoy the class, as long as you do the weekly assignments and essays you should be good. It definitely is a lot of reading and writing, but it's an english class. I loved the novel she assigned, All The Light We Cannot See.
This is a very easy class. Every week we had two-three discussions and we had to reply to three other students. She provided an online book for us to read/ reference in the discussions. There were no tests, but we had three short essays. She responds very quickly to emails. However, she does not make grades visible on Canvas. Highly recommended!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
88%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.36 avg changeRatings by Course
HUMANITIES
5.0
(2)ENG305
5.0
(3)ENGL428
5.0
(2)ENG098
5.0
(2)HUMANITIES101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGCONT
5.0
ENG303
4.0
ENGL364
3.0
ENG255
3.0
ENG300OL
2.5