she is a fair teacher. her class consist of interesting lectures. you learn alot. She only gives 2 test the whole semester, and a term paper. It is an enjoyable class.

Sandra teaches Art History. Her lectures are conversational based. She shows a slide and you talk about it as a class. Don't let the term paper scare you off, it's actually not as hard as you think it is. Just make sure you take good notes in class.

Her class is manageable, but very very boring. Maybe because the lights are always off. But yea, I'm no art major, so I wasn't too interested in the class. So if it's a GE class, you might find it boring, not too difficult, but boring. Nice teacher though

I Took her online class last semester.It was fun if you like to go to museums and take pictures.Her papers are based on the topic and you can pic whatever topic.She grades not hard and you have to be very neat and organized if not she takes points out

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FALL 2004/ONLINE CLASS, it's online class, those 9 weeks were very intese of reading and 4 museum visit through out the city. 4 tests at mtsac and 2 essay. i like art, but i dont have much time to spent on it, thaz why i got C.

She is a nice lady. Knows the stuff. She teaches this class with Hernandez. Preaty good team. They both interact. It is an interesting topic. Makes you think a lot. She is good.

EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT LADY THAT KNOWS HER MATERIAL, GRADUATE FROM USC, HIGHLY ORGANIZED, EXPLAINS MATERIAL WELL, U WILL LEARN TO DO RESEARCH LIKE NEVER BEFORE, I AM THANKFUL FOR HER GUIDANCE AND TEACHING TECHNIQUES. PASS WITH A B FOR SURE.

I don't recommend taking her honors course. The research paper is very hard to write and she holds expectations up high for the honors. test is not hard but you must read the book to get As. a lot of reading, but it's very very interesting. Once you start the class you earn interest. hard but fun.

Professor Esslinger grades very harsh, I did all museum visits, took alot of very nice pictures and still got a grade that I really thought was pretty unfair. She definately knows art, but for those of us that are not focused on art, TAKE IT EASY!

She is CRAZY STRICT with the essay portion of the tests. I knew everything on the essays and wrote it all down with superb english (its my major) and she marked me down for not putting more things in my essay when I already had over five examples/supporting arguements. Take Hernandez instead.

Esslinger is an awesome professor. She is very eloquent in her words and definetly knows her art! her grading is tough, so you really need to be on the ball and pay attention in class! you earn your grade, but you learn a lot in the process!

very knowledgable in her subject area, tries to engage the students. not sure about the grading becuase of the combined class with esslinger.

Definately knows her stuff, very intelligent. but she went to school for art history, not to teach, so her teaching skills are out of wack. Hernandez is a way worse grader though. I'm an art history major, esslinger was alot easier hernandez is a super hard grader on essays, but she gives away lots of test answers cuz she doesn't double check them.

She is an awesome individual. Do your work and interact in her class and you will do well!!!

I took an online course, You have to study. But if you just read through and are a good self studier, you'll be fine in this class. Her museum visits are easy too. She is very fair and helpful through email communications.

She is seeminly unorganized at times and always arrives late to class and has endless technology problems. But she is very nice. Maybe a year makes a big difference but always as sweet as she can be. Also very intelligent. Knows her field and can offer tons of info. Great Lectures. Challenging Tests. I would reccomend her.

Fantastic teacher and very knowledgeable about art history! Took her class for a gen. ed. credit and it ended up being one of my favorite classes! Learned a ton! Get out what you put in. Get involved in the discussions, take notes, and use the book as a study guide and you will pass, no problem. The only way you wouldn't pass is by not trying!

KICKBACK CLASS, ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY BUT IT DOES HELP TO BE IN CLASS, SINCE THE TEST AND QUIZES ARE PRETTY MUCH ON NOTES....I NEVER OPENED MY BOOK AND I RECEIVED A B.....NO HOMEWORK, JUST 4 TEST AND MAYBE A COUPLE OF QUIZES

I TOOK THIS CLASS ONLINE. THERE WERE 4 FIELD TRIPS REQUIRED AND A DIGITAL CAMERA IS REQUIRED. I HAVE TO SAY THAT ALTHOUGH GETTING TO SOME OF THE MUSEUMS WAS A PAIN, THE ASSIGNMENTS THEMSELVES WERE NOT THAT DIFFICULT. SHE GIVES YOU 2 WEEKS TO COMPLETE EACH ASSIGNMENT. SHE IS ALSO VERY UNDERSTANDING AS LONG AS YOU COMMUNICATE WITH HER.

Good teacher

I took her online class and it was great! I didn't mind turning the assignments in on cmpus...I understand her reason for that...she didn't want anyone faking their visits and she needed proof with a receipt. I enjoyed the class and it was well structured and organized.

Tried to take this class online in the winter thinking it would be a quick class to take but it?s a lot of work so I dropped. You can e-mail her questions and problems she will help but u have to go to 3 museums, a lot of homework packets and read the whole textbook and take timed quizzes. See if you can take another course.

esslinger is a great professor and very qualified for her job. she is incredibly knowledgeable and obviously loves to teach. but it can be difficult to grasp some of the material covered in class, and when test time comes around its hard to know what to study. this is not a class you can pass if you slack off.

I took this course online during summer, the comments are partially right, it is not an easy class just because it's online. There is quite a lot of reading but the museums were very fun. The assignments are easy and if you know follow instructions you will surely get and A. The tests were also simple. No trick questions. I enjoyed learning art!

I knew nothing about art before taking this class and totally enjoyed it and learned a lot. As long as you do the reading and the module worksheets you'll do fine. A huge plus is that there was no midterm or final, the module tests were considered a midterm and final.

This class does require lots of reading and hard work, but it is not difficult. Make sure to plan your museum visits so that you have enough time to thoroughly and concisely complete the assigned modules. This will help you be prepared for the essay exams.

I had zero interest in Art History prior to taking this class as a requirement. I am glad to say that I have since taken quite the interest and have even gone onto do a little independent study on the subject. Her lectures are very informative and she encourages student interaction (which makes the class very fun). Great Professor!!!

I took this class online. The profssor was very clear on readings and what she wanted in your projects. There was a ton of reading and projects took time. Exams were essays, but she gave us the questions ahead of time to study and multiple choice. All based on reading cuz of it being online. Gave extra ponts if class was struggling and graded fair.

Just finished taking this class online during the Winter Session. Tons of reading, videos, and 3 MAJOR projects. It may be easier to take this class during a full session and in the class. I enjoyed the museums, just make sure you take pictures of every item on the worksheet (+ the wall plaques) to help you answer the questions fully.

Took it online; did well, but it did take a HUGE amount of work. First of all, get your textbook: Art of the Western World (Wood, Cole, and Gealt) and READ it. Watch the videos! Dr. Esslinger is fair and encouraging, but she does have a high standard, so you'll have to put in quite a bit of time and effort into your work to earn an A.

Great Professor! I highly recommend her class to anyone that has an interest in art history. She is very clear and is always available to work with you if you need help. Her lectures were inspiring. Do yourself a favor and take her class. She prepares you for upper division classes, and makes sure you are a competent college student in the process

I would only reccomend this professor to people who are really interested in this particular subject or subjects like it. They key to passing this class is to spend as much time out of class as possible studying. No homework is given but you should still take this class seriously.

Great teacher, easy to understand. if you're not interested in art history she makes it less painful. A lot of memorizing paintings and terms.

Shes tests on only a few art pieces but expects you to have a more in-depth understanding of them. I found her tests included some questions she never discussed in lecture. Curves. She required a museum visit with a very large essay. Don't take her for a super easy A, but it is possible to get an A. People who already love art will love Esslinger.

Very Interesting, Take good notes. Tests are based on the lectures more than the book.

great teacher she was helpful and informative. just do the work and put forth some effort you'll pass.

As a science major, taking an AHIS class felt pretty irrelevant for me at first. But after taking this class, it allowed me to have a whole new perspective towards art! Just memorize the paintings and take really good notes during lecture and you'll be fine! Sandra is amazing!

GREAT art history class from renaissance to modern. Extremely well versed on the subject and brings lots of genuine enthusiam to the class. Fun clase for art lovers, stay away if you want some Easy throwaway online course like some of the weak student reviews posted here.

Class is difficult in but she is willing to help. If you put in the time and work then an A is manageable but if not you'll struggle. She is super sweet and is very enthusiastic about AHIS and she tries to make it as interesting as possible. 2 trips required with questions forms about the art but they're not that bad. Take her.