3.9

Rosemary Kwa

English - Glendale Community College

3.9
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
134
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

134

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What Students Say

Simply the worst and she is NOT organized at all

ENGL120 - 1.0 rating

I took her class with chances of her being a good professor, and she's amazing

ENGL104 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

61%

Textbook Required

50%

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95% confidence
Based on 47 grades
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B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 49 reported grades
A: 18
B: 11
B+: 8
A+: 7
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (22)
So many papers (20)
Get ready to read (19)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Caring (10)
Lots of homework (8)
Respected (6)
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Ratings by Course

120

5.0

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ENGLISH120

5.0

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ENGLSIH120

5.0

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ENG101102

5.0

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ENGLISH10

5.0

ESL133

5.0

ENGLI202

5.0

102

4.0

ENG104

3.8

Reviews (134)
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ENGLISH10
Apr 20, 2004

She claims to go by the MLA format. She has her own way of doing things. Her grading scale is one of the hardest that I have come accross. She is SMOKING HOT THOUGH!

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ENG
May 4, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
ENG120
May 21, 2004

She is not helpful and all she talks about are all her degrees. Even her short skirts don't help. terrible class.

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ENG120
May 26, 2004

I personally thought this teacher was very motivated in teaching. her grading scale was a bit rough but she was helpful to students..esp on the essays. I think I learned something in that class..she prepared me for eng 101

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ENG101
Jun 14, 2004

One of the best proffesors Ive ever had. Very clear on teaching, and very helpful. Gets you interested in material that is being covered.

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ENG120
Jul 12, 2004

Slow down Ms.Kwa you talk way too fast. I think u are too hard on your students. Ms. Kwa needs to be more specific and clear.

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ENG101
Jul 25, 2004

atleast half of the class dropped the first day. she starts off by saying that no one will get an A in her class. She is not helpful at all and she is condescending. at the end of the semester there were six people left in the class. Stay away!

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ENG101
Oct 27, 2004

Great teacher. If you need help, simply ask! She will help you get an A, if you really want it.

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ENG120
Oct 28, 2004

She's an excellent teacher. Because of her, I gained confidence in my writing. She's very clear of what she wants from your paper. Her essay format helped me to really organize my essay topics and arguments, and because of this, I am performing very well in my english 101.

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ENGLISH101
Nov 8, 2004

This teacher is so hot that it's hard to concentrate in class. She really makes the class fun & enjoyable to attend. Even if she wasn't the cutest thing on earth I'd take the class again.

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ENG120
Nov 16, 2004

Kwa was a great english teacher. she's motivated in helping her students do better esp in essays. she's always available in her office hours and is willing to arrange time to meet students outside of class. I really recommend this teacher if u want to learn. my eng101 was soo easy thanx to her.

3.0
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ENG101
Nov 19, 2004

hard class, you better work your butt off if you want to get anything above a c. has very specific and strict guidlines, but is a very smart person.

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ENGLISH101
Dec 9, 2004

She's a very smart person. if u wanna get an A u gotta work really hard. Shes helpful, and makes u think u can do it.I actually learned something useful in that class.

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ENGLISH101
Dec 10, 2004

such a feminist...anti-bush, liberal, but she's really sweet and really helpful, learned a lot in her class, she's very clear in what she wants in essays.

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ENGLISH101
Jan 11, 2005

I don't think anyone got an A in my class. It's really hard to get an A, but she is helpful. I don't think she's hot, but her dog is real cute. oh and don't get scared off the first day with all the guidlines.

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ENG101
Jan 12, 2005

She's a great person. She's helpful; you just have to ask. She grades hard on essays. I don't know who got an A in her class. Her classes aren't boring. I wouldn't say not to take her, but if you want a challenging teacher, she's the one.

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 14, 2005

She was great!! She really wants people to participate and learn. Kwa has a great passion for helping others when they are struggling. I had her when I was in Jumpstartn and I managed to get a B. While she is difficult, you will definitely learn a lot

5.0
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ENGLISH102
Apr 18, 2005

THE CLASS OVERALL IS VERY INTERESTING. SHE IS VERY CLEAR ON WHAT SHE WANTS ON ESSAYS AND LITERALLY TELLS YOU WHAT YOU WRITE FOR EACH PARAGRAPH OF THE ESSAY SO WRITTING AN ESSAY IN THIS CLASS IS A PIECE OF CAKE. SHE'S ALSO VERY HELPFUL AND REALLY CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS. IT'S NOT THAT EASY THOU

5.0
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ENGLISH120
Apr 28, 2005

her class is really easy. she may seem strict with her essay but she goes through it with you so your well prepared for it. she's always happy and smiling. i would recommend everyone to take her class. i'm planning to take her class again for english 102!!!

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ENG101
May 19, 2005

She is such a great teacher. She really has a lot of information for your essays. It is damn near impossible to NOT understand whta she wants. All you have to do is analyze a little more than in some other classes. She is GREAT!! I would take her again if I had not passed it!

5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 24, 2005

at first she may seem hard but man looking back at it she wasnt all that hard. she gives you very specific directions which helps you understand and prepare for you papers. shes waayyy too smart haha but its a good thing because you actually learn in there. i got a b in her class which was verry surprising.. hard yet easy teacher. u learn in there!

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ENG102
Jun 6, 2005

no no no. shes nice but fake and there is nooo room for being creative in that class. hated how random the topics for the essays were and the research paper was ridiculous. if you're a good writer who wants room to improve and actually learn things that you will use later, don't take this class. again, she was nice but in the end that didn't matter

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ESL133
Jun 11, 2005

NOBODY LIKES YOU! NOBODY TAKES YOUR CLASS! NEVER!

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3.0
ENG102
Jun 13, 2005

Dr. Kwa is the best. Don't expect an A to come easy. Work hard and show her you care and good things will come. :)

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ENGLISH102
Jun 20, 2005

not easy but very interesting. three essays, one 16 page research paper on cannibalism (i know don't ask) all the essays and discussions are on horror movies and Freud and psychos like that but seriously very interesting class. essays are easy to write b/c she tells you what to write in every single paragraph. very helpful teacher

1.0
5.0
ESL133
Jun 24, 2005

Terrible teacher and personality. Very rude to the student and unhelpful. The worse nightmare!

1.0
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ENGLISH101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 21, 2005

Raving **** who hates students especially the men. I got an easy A. I'm a woman but I learned nothing and spent the whole semester frustrated and listening to her put down students. Stay away from this woman who should be a prison warden, not a teacher.

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ENG102
Dec 11, 2005

Shes trys to play it off like its a hard class and shes very strict on not accepting late work, but she tells you exactly what should be in the essays and lets you turn in late work (not essays though, i dont think)Shes very intelligent and never makes anyone feel dumb. Im doing outstanding in the class and I hate english. Cutie too :P

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH120
Dec 11, 2005

the best professor. u actually can learn something and it is very clear to understand her assignments and when she's talking, unlike other professors. To bad shes not teaching english 101 or else i would've taken her.

5.0
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ENGLISH102
Dec 14, 2005

SHE IS VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. SHE IS ALSO VERY KIND AND DISCIPLINED, SO TRY TO DO WHATEVER SHE EXACTLY WANTS YOU TO DO AND YOU WILL BE OK.

5.0
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ENGLISH102
Dec 17, 2005

PLEASE TAKE DR,KWA.SHE IS AMAZING AND VERY UNDERSTANDING(the chick who wrote negative comments is on crack!)IT'S AN ENGLISH COURSE SO THERE WILL BE WORK BUT SHE MAKES IT INTERESTING AND FUN(ie:watching movies like hannibal).I ACTUALLY DIDNT MIND ATTENDING HER CLASS(which is a first for me:)TAKE DR.KWA.SHE DESERVES A RAISE.I PROMISE U WONT REGRET IT

3.0
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ENG102
Dec 20, 2005

okk all ive got to say is WEIRD...the whole class was based on some weird cannibalism and the uncanny!...i thought i was taking an english class not a vampire study class but i have to admit shes helpful and she makes it the class interesting with the movies

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ENG102
Dec 22, 2005

You want to learn how to think and write in English than you belong to Dr. Rosemary Kwa's class. It is not easy but you will get the benefit during in your lifetime. She is very polite and helpful. The class material was very hard like university level but she walks you through if you ask for help on time. Take her class and save your time.

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120
Jan 12, 2006

Down to earth and can fill good to ask anything

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2.0
120
Mar 6, 2006

Dr. Kwa may seem a bit odd at first at her teaching but it pays off after the first class. She is so polite. If you have personal problems that is impeding you in getting a better garde talk to her and she will probably be able to work something out 4 U. The class was hard at first but if you got a great teacher then you can accomplish anything.

3.0
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ENGLISH102
Mar 30, 2006

Rosemary is very nice and polite, but there isn't much room for creative thought in her class. She has you write papers supporting her opinions, not yours. She seems more concerned with the adherence to her class rules and the structure of your papers rather than actually teaching the student to analyze literature. Her syllabus is 16 pages long. :(

5.0
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ENGLSIH120
Apr 26, 2006

she's very smart... she tells you what you should and should not write on an essay... i like how she teaches altho she's a little strict... after taking her class... i actually started to like my english class =)

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ENGLISH102
May 8, 2006

She demands and expects a lot from you as a student. I took her for Winter 2006 and I must admit it was tough at first. But in the end, if you're willing to do the work and write a 14 page research paper, you will leave the class a much better writer...I recommend her if you really want to be challenged and excel in your writing...

5.0
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ENG101102
May 24, 2006

She is soooo hot wow i love this woman. Too bad shes pregnant now, shes kinda moody but shes still the hottest teacher at GCC. Her teaching style is almost perfect, easy to understand and fun. She has a lot of group projects but they're all very fun and interesting.

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ENGLI120
Feb 21, 2007

She is a good teacher but hard, you need to work hard in her class to earn a good grade.She is polite and nice. Helps you with anything you need.

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ENGLI120
Feb 28, 2007

I have no clue why they have a hard-to-understand asian lady teaching ENGLISH! She talks way too fast and jumps from 1 subject to another subject... making it very hard to follow what she's trying to teach. She's very confusing, way too much work & not enough benefit!!! Pick anther english teacher!

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ENG102
Jan 10, 2008

i took her for both 102 and 120. she is very sweet and helpful. kwa is insanely smart, but not in a boastful way. she has her Phd~ i would recommend her

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ENG120
Jun 11, 2008

I took prof.Kwa in summer 07, and had the best time in class. Learned alot, we were on our toes on having our papers done, but she is easy to ask for help and forced you to talk to others in class which helped me get thru eng 120.

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ENG120
Aug 8, 2008

I took her class during summer '08. Kwa is very organize on her lesson plan. She has everything planned out since day 1 and all the assignments are all on the syllabus. So, you don't really miss out on the lesson when you miss class. She also precise on what she wants on the assignments. I got an A on this class and I work full time and have 2 kids

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ENG120
Aug 9, 2008

i took eng 120 with kwa over the summer. she is not good, too hard, too many essays, and she grades hard. she will take 100 points off if you miss clas 4 times and she is too picky. i did not deserve the grade i received in her class. please choose another teacher if possible.

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ENG120
Aug 18, 2008

I've been taking her class this summer (08) she give out a lot of homework and not enough time to do it or understand it for that matter. She doesnt help out much as she should. she changes her mind constantly. she is very smart ill give her that but she needs to learn how to use her time wisely and be more productive. her quiz's are not that hard

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ENG104
Dec 3, 2008

OMG STAY AWAY FROM HER SHE IS SO DAMN HARD, AND TOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH HOMEWORK. DONT TAKE HER DO URSELFS A FAVOR TAKE ANOTHER TEACHER. WARNING HARD TEACHER.

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ENG120
Jan 6, 2009

hmm mrs.rosemary.if u want to be creative about ur writing u could forget about it in her class..she pretty much tells u exactly what to write and gives u no options..shes a very hard grader..she starts making you write another essay before the 1st ones even finished..but if u do all the work and want a good grade then maybe ull get a B if ur lucky

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ENG120
Feb 6, 2009

She is a brilliant teacher, and at the level of Eng 120, she teaches very well. The reason why she has so many rules is because at this level, many students don't know how to write anyway. The attendance is mandatory, and 6 attendance means 100 points off which is great. It teaches you self-discipline and a lesson about earning what you want.

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ENGL120
Feb 13, 2009

I believe that it is not Dr.Kwa's fault that all the students are lazy or rather ignorant on how to write essays. I discovered all my writing skills in her class. Take her if you are serious about your education. Thank you Dr.Kwa for all your help. Looking forward to take classes with you again!!!!!

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ENG120
Feb 19, 2009

Not easy for an English 120 class, but sometimes things are difficult for your own good. Looking for the easy way out? Look elsewhere. Looking to excel? You?ve come to the right place. A thorough syllabus will guide you, along with a polite instructor. Do the work. Do it well. You?ll be fine.

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ENG102
Feb 28, 2009

Dr. Kwa is a good teacher, she pretty much tells you exactly what to write in the essays, if you follow the discussions in class and do the group work then youll get an easy A. Her topics are kinda gruesome but very interesting. I recommend her.

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ENG103
May 21, 2009

Best Teacher Ever!!! it's sad that she had to go on maternity leave, because now were stuck with professor RAVA, who sucks and is so not as educated as Kwa is! Rosemary Kwa, was an amazing teacher and was sooo extremley edudcated that every week i wanted to go to her class just to hear her talk. YOUR AN AWESOME PROFESSOR,SO SAD YOU HAD TO LEAVE =(

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ENG102
Jun 5, 2009

Great teacher. Very clear explanations. Her class is theme based. You will analyze books, poems, movies based on a horror theme. examples- (Hannibal, The Raven). She tells you exactly what she wants on her assignments.The essays practically wright themselves. She is a bit tough on grading but gives great comments back. Hard work mandatory for A.

5.0
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ENG120
Sep 2, 2009

she assigneds homeowork daily but the work you do only helps you develp your essay such as one day you will work on your thesis next outline... she checks them and gives you great feedback. She is very clear and easy to talk to. just follow her derections, go to class and it will be an easy B

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ENG120
Jan 23, 2010

Hot, Extremley educated but fair.. She would correct this and in return will have recieved a final grade of C WTF lol...

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ENGL120
Jan 28, 2010

Dr. Kwa is well educated, professional and a very respected teacher. She is extremely clear and detailed with all her assignments and expectations. This is not an easy class. You must work very hard. Do all your homework, class work, and do well on the exams in order to get a good grade I really enjoyed this class. She made it very interesting

2.0
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ENG102
Oct 15, 2010

Worst teacher I've ever had. The class is too confusing and terribly organized. There's too much work and not enough proper instruction. The quizzes have nothing to do with what your learning. She failed to inspire me as a student, and that's the worst thing a teacher can do. If she's reading this now: Give up or completely restructure your class.

4.0
4.0
ENGL120
Nov 17, 2010

very hard class, got to do very well to pass

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ENG101
Dec 22, 2010

Great Teacher, very hard essay grader, but gives a lot of easy assignments that are grade boosters. Do well early, first month is easy and you should take advantage of it because it gets harder and harder.A lot of group discussions and and help preparing for your homework. On

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ENG120
Jan 27, 2011

DR.KWA. since she has her phd. she's very educated and a good teacher. before i went into her class i didnt really know how to write a good essay and she's not at all a hard grader with essay. small quizes on VERBS and NOUNS really easy. just show up, dont talk too much, do a okay job you'll pass with a C.

5.0
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ENGL104
Jun 9, 2011

Great professor! Her outlines are really heplful. No guessing games here when it comes to essays you know exactly what she wants. Not a walk in the park, but she is helpful and CLEAR. There is a research paper at the end of the class 15-16 pages that is a bit though but she helps with the process. Don't miss any classes, it will make th work harder

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5.0
ENG104
Jul 17, 2011

Best instructor ever. Every thing is crystal clear. By the end of the course,you will find essay writing a pleasant process. Strongly recommend her

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ENGLI202
May 3, 2012

Gives to much work. Sometimes doesn't make sense. If you have a job and go to school don't take this class.

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ENG120
Jun 4, 2012

Dr. Kwa is extremely organized and clear while teaching. She makes her students feel very comfortable and has the most sweetest and respectful attitude. She is a tough grader though, so expect to work hard for an A or a B.

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ENG104
Jun 4, 2012

I took her hybrid class and it was a semi-difficult class because of it. We had to do two in-class essays and two outside class essays. She is detailed and helpful. She grades fairly. You have to really work hard on your essays if you want an A. Take her hybrid class if you are willing to work hard and you don't have time. Good professor.

5.0
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ENGL104
Sep 5, 2012

Hybrid class was a cinch. Met in class one hour a week, the rest was online work. Maybe 4 essays the entire semester, which she makes you outline and do all the mundane prep work for.

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ENG120
Jan 1, 2013

@ 1st I was taken back by the HUGE syllabus & "workbook" but the organization was for the best! Dr Kwa is very organized, detailed, & helpful. My wk progressively got better & she even used 1 of my papers as an example for future classes. I'm XTREMLY happy that I took her. She help me pave the way to get an A in her class & in my next ENG class.TY!

5.0
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ENG120
Jul 17, 2013

Extremely Overwhelmed by the stacks of paper she had given on the first day, she scares you but honestly she is the most nicest prof. She isn't that hard but is wanting you to do better. Always do the homework! b/c that's how she will know that your doing your best in class. TAKE HER!

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ENG120
Jul 19, 2013

Intimidating at first. She is approachable and well organized. Get ready for tons of homework, likes student who participates in class discussion and does homework!

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ENG120
Jul 19, 2013

Mrs. Kwa was/is GREAT! Very overwhelming @ 1st but she is very thorough and helpful. Do the work on time & you will get a good grade. You CANNOT be lazy with her. I am actually looking forward to taking a higher English class with her.

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ENG104
Nov 18, 2013

Honestly, this was the most difficult class I took. She requires way too much work, her essays are one after another, and it felt like it was a philosophy class instead of an English class from the essay topics. The only good was that the meetings were once a week since it was a hybrid class, but you'd be better off with a regular english class.

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Dec 21, 2013

Dr.Kwa is definitely not easy but you learn. She assigns a pile of homework which is useful because it helps you on your exams. Her class is a challenge but you end up learning a lot which is completely worth it. She's a great professor and I would definitely recommend her. Just be ready to do a lot of work.

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ENG120
Jan 15, 2014

I took a hybrid class with and it was super easy. I did not try at all since english 120 is non transferable. All I was aiming for was a C and thats what I got. She assigns a lot of hw but its pretty eassy. If you do the hw and write okay essays then there is no was you can fail her class.

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ENG120
May 1, 2014

she's alright but she needs to be more clear and organized. she made me spen 80 bucks on the textbook and turns out it was the wrong textbook. I couldn't return it and it messed up my grade, plus her syllabus is a fat booklet. she also does like 3 essays at once. She's okay but i didn't like how she ran her class. Most people dropped her class.

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Grade: B+
Jun 17, 2014

OMG she is the best! I thought her class was going to be very hard since she assigns a lot of homework and makes you do essay after essay. I got a B only by doing all her homework and taking her feedback on my essays. If you don't like doing things at a fast passe don't take her. If you can handle a lot of work, you'll do perfect!

5.0
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ENG120
Jul 24, 2014

Dr. Kwa is very knowledgable. If you're lazy student then don't take her. She assigns many homework but it's for your own benefit. I would love to take her again in my next English class.

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102
Oct 7, 2014

Be prepared to do a lot of work, and be prepared to print a LOT of papers because she requires you bring the entire course handbook, which is essentially a workbook, with you to every class.

3.0
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1346
Grade: F
Dec 12, 2014

Class wasn't that interesting the professor made it boring. I would fine myself most of the time lost, bored, and sleepy.

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ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2014

Really good structured teacher. You must keep up with the work. If you don't it, is EASY to fall behind. Falling behind losing major points. This is the 2nd class I have taken with her and I would absolutely take another class with her.

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ENGLISH120
Nov 20, 2015

Helpful teacher. easy class. show up, do your homework, and you'll be good to go.

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ENG104
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2015

Took her for 120 and 104. Pretty hard to be honest. There's SOO much work. Essays are harshly graded and there's so much little things to do before actually turning in the essay. Both were hybrid by the way. She always cancels class. Got a B in both classes but I worked soo hard for it.

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ENG104
Jan 13, 2016

didn't like this teacher. hardest class ive ever taken. She makes you do soooooooo much work!!!!! She grades really hard! Never got an A on her essays! so picky

4.0
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ENG120
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2016

I took her for english 120 hybrid. One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. You write about three essays the entire semester. She's super sweet and a really nice teacher. She is open to questions. She grades essays a little tough HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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ENG104
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2016

Dr. Kwa provides a thick syllabus and a course handbook that helped me get an A in the class. She does assign at least a couple of homework per week, but you will be thankful that she did. Writing your essays become so easy because of it. She's organized, and well-spoken. English was my least favorite class until I took her. I learned so much!

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ENG120
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2016

Dr. Kwa is a really great teacher! Very well spoken. She makes essays easy to do! Fair amount of homework. She is calm and sweet.

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

great person

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher who loves surfing! Her essays are so entertaining and easy to write. She will help you on anything you need! Her feedback helps you a lot. Awesome teacher!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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ENG120
Grade: B+
May 24, 2017
Would take again

She's an easy going teacher, just do the homework and essays, you will pass with a good grade but she does give a lot of easy work. :)

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
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ENG101
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is a really great professor- she lays ALL of the homework and assignments out in a detailed syllabus and handbook, keeping up is easy if you just show up with assigned homework on time. All essays are based off of similar readings and one novel- the homework is easy but does take some thought. If you try, she will take note for sure.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
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ENGL120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Simply the worst and she is NOT organized at all. she gives a ton of papers from the first day and only one book which you are not gonna use, she gives a lot of instructions but only about that her ton of pages! All English instructors ask their students to read a book and analyze except her there is no specific thing! DO NOT TAKE English with her

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
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2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jul 26, 2017
Would take again

I took Dr. Kwa for Eng 101 hybrid course in the Fall semester and boy did that class go by quick! What I love about Dr. Kwa was that she was very caring and cares about her students. She does give you a lot of essay work to do but you also get a lot of easy extra credit work online. The extra credit is really really easy so make sure to do them all

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is a very solid teacher. If you want to learn, get your work done diligently and get an A for working hard, she is the teacher to take. Essays weekly, homework every week but you have a week or two to complete it. She is EXTREMELY clear on what and when something's due, and how to do it. Her feedback is helpful, she's a very nice person!

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Overall a very good professor. The class grade is made up of 6 assignments and the final. 5 essays and a class presentation. Just make sure to do the outlines, write the essays ahead of time, and write what she wants to hear. also make sure to read the book she assigns because that contributes to the last essay of the class which is the biggest.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

overall a really great prof, she is extremely smart and kind. A lot of homework, but if you miss something you can turn it in late. She has a doctorate, and is SO smart, gives great feedback, and reads through your essays really fast and tells you how to improve. My class was once a week so it was heavy but she is amazing and i would take her again

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
May 11, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING!!! took her for 120 & 101 and passed both classes with a B without evening trying. all you have to do is turn in the work and you'll pass. didn't show up the entire semester, turned in everything the last 2 weeks and got a b. she super understanding and helpful

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
ENG104
Sep 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Disorganized and doesnt seem very professional. She emailed the wrong list of books before the semester, and I wasted money buying them. Then she mistakenly marked work submission as late even though it was not. With that for students she has ridiculously long and particular list of demands. I dropped the class and found a better teacher.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
5.0
ENGLISH101
Sep 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Okay tbh taking her once a week is not a good idea. Shes very nice but she gives so much homework its crazy. Essays on top of essays.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
ENGL104
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2018
Would take again

I was first overwhelmed by her long syllabus, being that it was an online class. However, she gives a lot of good feedback and all you have to do is change the suggestions she gave you. If you do that, easy A.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENGL104
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

I came on here to see if she had any reviews and she didn't. I took her class with chances of her being a good professor, and she's amazing!! This is a class where you write essays, but they're so easy and she gives you an outline on how to write them. You can turn in an assignment a day late and she won't take points off. She's chill and caring!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGLSIH104
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Professor Kew shes good professor. You can learn a lot for her class Im saying its not easy just Your will do. Hsr essighnment. When u did. You will be good. She dont care late assignments when u turn in. She dont take points. As long as u did ur okay. So. She has 4 essay 4 discussions and 1 research paper 12 Page. Ooo. One syllables quiz.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ENGLSIH104
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Shes the best professor at English department I dont know why she has law point her class has only 4 essays 4 discussions and also 1 research paper. And 1 extra Credit. So. And fully online. It is easy. To be honest. I myself I said Im not good at online. But what question I dont understand I went her office ours she explained well.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ENG104
Grade: B
May 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tons of papers and readings

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG104
Grade: B+
Jun 17, 2019
Would take again

THIS LADY IS AMAZING, she is do sweet and down to earth. There is a lot of papers and you have to work for your grade. BUT she is there to help you out and give advice, she is awesome! You wont regret taking her, she is the sweetest human being.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Group projects
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Aug 23, 2019
Would take again

While there are many assignments to be completed the professor is very aware that people sometimes cannot make their deadlines. She is very understanding in all aspects and is very thorough when giving directions and giving feedback. I enjoyed my short time taking this class simply because of her willingness to help when needed.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENG104
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had professor Kwa for summer online session. Overall she is a good teacher. Her class is not hard. She opens all assignments at the beginning of the semester until end of the semester and also accept late works after due dates. Her bad side is that she grades very low and have a lot of assignments. And her research is 11-12 pages.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
ENG104
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Very run of the mill English class because I took it online during the summer. She lets you still get full credit for an assignment turned in a day late which is very nice. She also makes you do these outlines which are essentially the essays separated into different parts which makes writing the actual essay later really easy.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is fairly easy if you put in the effort. The amount of work seems a lot especially with 4 essays, 1 research paper, and 1 report on a book. The essays are back to back, but she helps you by providing outlines and feedback to finalize your essay. By far, she is a great English professor I've taken.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jun 4, 2020
Would take again

Lots of work but she made it intresting! I plan to take another class of hers. SUPER PATIENT OMG. She'll guide you step-by-step.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
5.0
ENG104
Jun 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Be warned: The ENTIRE courseall 4 papers and the 12 page research paperis based on the topic of extreme sports. I get that she's into surfing, but it's really not okay to base an entire semester of English on sports. This is an English course, not Sports Science or PE. Unless you're an athlete, you'll find it hard to apply yourself in her class.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
3.0
HUMAN115
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2020
Would take again

Highly recommended!! Professor Kwa is very knowledgeable and professional. I have taken the Human 115 online class and I learned a lot about the Myth thanks to Professor Kwa. In addition, she is very respectful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
4.0
ENG104
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

I took her for 101 and decided to take her for 104. I'm aware of her teaching style and the amount of work she gives, so I'm not bothered by it. You have to write a total of 5 papers. She has outlines and discussions for them and it helps. Her 104 class is based on extreme sports, so be prepared to read a lot about it. Also, she grades on time.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL104
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is an amazing professor. As long as you read the book and do the essays with thought, you should be okay taking the class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENG104
Grade: B
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is a great professor, her class consists of about 4 papers regarding the topic of the assigned book. As long as you read the book and put effort into the paper, you should be able to pass.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
2.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady and gives an extra day to turn in assignments, but there are too many assignments to begin with. Two final papers for some reason, one being a 12-page research paper on SURFING. This class is more like a study on women's surfing than an English class. Would not recommend to anyone that doesn't surf.

Lots of homework
Caring
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENG104
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2021
Would take again

Critical thinking based on sports, a topic we all have experience with, was very familiar and easy to work with. The assignments to complete the final draft of the essay (discussion, outline chart) are also heavy, but her outline chart was very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG104
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2021
Would take again

She is the best professor I have ever taken. The most understanding and caring. Gives outlines to lessen the difficulty of essays. Very interesting class and I would definitely recommend for Eng101 and Eng104. Gives an extra day which was extremely beneficial. Gives the best feedback and she cares for her student's grades!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
HUM115
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2021
Would take again

Professor Kwa is absolutely amazing. She definitely cares about her students and only wants students to succeed. She is understanding of late work and allows for communication to clear any misunderstandings. She does give a lot of papers; however, her outlines make it almost impossible to not do well. TAKE HER, you won't regret it!!!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Kwa was so easy! lol I passed with B by not even trying im a bio major that passed ochem with both A's. I took her when I was freshman but shes super sweet easiest english professor you can find. Shes a good one!

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Feb 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Over all average but everything you'll write about is about surfing. Definitely recommend you use an audiobook to speed things up because the readings are incredibly long and boring. Just why... why surfing.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
5.0
ENG101
Jun 8, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Her whole class is around reading about surfing and doesnt give much room to express yourself in writing. Very difficult grader! Im only reading based on the class because she is a kind hearted prof. This class just served me no purpose to expand my knowledge in English.

So many papers
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jun 22, 2022
Would take again

6 essays (Of those 6, one is a research paper and the other final exam). 5 discussions, 5 outlines (USE THIS FOR YOUR ESSAY, WILL SAVE YOU), two annotation assignments and that is pretty much all. From two of of the essays, not only will you need to reach the chapters chosen but also watch the movie with, and yes, it's free. Good professor as well.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
3.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Aug 24, 2022

this was an online class, so i didnt know the prof that well. she gave 6 papers, which needed a certain format or you'd lose points. it was all about surfing, so you dont get to write about anything else. i needed 2 books for the class and honestly, they were kind of boring. her class was okay, just get ready to write fr.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2023

THE ENTIRE CLASS IS ABOUT SURFING. Everything you will do in this class will have some correlation to surfing. Her grading is far not too harsh but you probably will not get a 100% on a single writing assignment. Easy assignments but most of the time prompts for assignments are NOT made clear. Overall easy but very annoying class because of surfing

3.0
5.0
ENG101
Apr 11, 2023

Online class. Each modules run 3 weeks long but initial post discussion is due on first Tuesday, which requires you to spend the whole day on Monday more than the guideline required for a 4 unit class. Readings and essays are all about surfing, which will feel dry if you are not into it. Goodluck

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENG104
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2023
Would take again

4 essays + 1 research paper. Final was just a reflection paper. Allows assignments one day late and will give extension if you ask for it and actually need it. Grades fairly. I just didn't like how the whole theme of the class was about sports just cause I don't really care about it. For essays use her outline charts!

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: C+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

I found Professor Kwa's class very interesting and easy. She seemed very kind and passionate about surfing, as all the readings are connected to surfing and its history. She gives good feedback on the work and ways to improve. There are 4 short MLA essays, 3 class discussions, and one research paper at the end. Just do your best and you'll pass.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 24, 2024
Would take again

This class is purely online but still a really good teacher. You must purchase books however to pass the class. Do NOT use libgin on for the books you need. Most the essays were about surfing and its history. I thought it would be annoying but was actually very intriguing. You have one week to do 1 assignment which is amazing. 100% should take.

Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2024
Would take again

Gojo will live

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kwa's ENG101 class is an online course focused heavily on surfing. While the topic may not appeal to everyone, her feedback is valuable, and the assignments, though MLA-focused, are manageable. For study prep, unstuckstudy and ChatGPT proved helpful alongside the required readings.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Jul 21, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kwa uses surfing as a way to tie in other topics (gender identity, societal norms, etc.) into the course and assignments. She provides outlines for her essays which helps a ton when you have writers block or maybe it's not a topic that appeals to you. Her class isn't hard as long as you do your part and keep up!!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
So many papers
4.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2025
Would take again

Her instructions are kind of unclear sometimes but it's a good class overall and she's a reasonable grader

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2025

She is an ok professor but she assigns a lot of unnecessary work that other English professors dont do and it takes a lot of time but she does offer extra credit. She's also not rlly flexible which can be kinda annoying and she grades rlly harshly

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Kwa is an amazing professor! She is a tough grader but gives good feedback. I took her online class and there was a lot of reading especially a lot of reading from articles. I recommend you take this class as she is an amazing professor and gives good feedback on assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
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