4.3

Shari Watterston-Ellsworth

Theater - Stephen F. Austin State University

4.3
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What Students Say

hilarious, good teacher, tests are easy, a lot of stupid busy work and reading

THEATREAP - 5.0 rating

EASY a true student's teacher, she's on your side and she'll remember your name

161 - 5.0 rating
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Reviews (100)
5.0
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THR161
Nov 21, 2002

Great teacher

5.0
1.0
THEATREAP
Nov 21, 2002

hilarious, good teacher, tests are easy, a lot of stupid busy work and reading

5.0
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161
Nov 22, 2002

EASY a true student's teacher, she's on your side and she'll remember your name!

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THR161
Nov 24, 2002

I thoroughly enjoyed her class! Just show up, do your work and you will do fine

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161
Nov 25, 2002

ridiculous techer! Overdramatizes her love 4 theatre! grades hard i

4.0
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THR161
Nov 26, 2002

Study for tests and understand the plays u watch and you will do good

5.0
2.0
THR
Dec 1, 2002

Just take good notes, study and pay attention to plays

4.0
4.0
THR161
Dec 5, 2002

She now gives all fill-in the blank tests with like 65 questions. It's HARD!

3.0
3.0
THR161
Dec 9, 2002

You have to study to pass. She lectures straight from the book. Annoying laugh

5.0
2.0
THR161
Dec 13, 2002

A great friend and even better professor.

5.0
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THEATERAP
Jan 14, 2003

awesome teacher. very helpful. tough just have to study a little. can get an A

5.0
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THR161
Mar 1, 2003

Easy teacher, remembers your name and is very helpful

5.0
1.0
161
Apr 10, 2003

Great Teacher. Presentations are a little nerve racking, but it's a really cool class!

5.0
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THR161
Apr 23, 2003

Fun class, mult. choice and fill in the blank tests, easy to make an A if you go to class.

4.0
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THR161
Apr 28, 2003

Good teacher, but hard grader!!!

4.0
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THTRE131
Apr 28, 2003

This class is harder than an intro theatre class should have to be. Text book is short but you have to read a lot of plays and see three, which you have to write play reports on. Unless you can't find someone better, I wouldn't recommend her.

4.0
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161
May 4, 2003

Hard grader on play critiques but tests are straight from her reviews write down every thing she says!

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140
May 6, 2003

Such a easy class and she re-uses all her old tests, so if you can find someone who had taken her and kept the test you'll be fine all year long! Take second semester so you'll find the tests easier! Nice and very funny also..keeps class interesting.

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THEAPP
May 7, 2003

TAKE THIS TEACHER!! She tells you exactyly what is on the tests and the exam!! MADE AN A

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THEAAPP
May 30, 2003

Test are straight from reviews. Extra credit is easily available. If you show that you are at least trying you will get a good final grade.

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THRAPP
Jun 13, 2003

Pointless busy work! I guess its an easy class, everyone cheated. Find someone who has taken it, she uses the same tests every year. If you want this class only to fulfill a Fine Arts credit, at least take something cool...like the History of Rock 'n Roll

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161
Jul 2, 2003

She is great her test are a complete replica of the reviews she wants you to particpate and love Theatre for what it is and not just as a course. Wonderful professor. Aim for an "A".

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THR161
Aug 19, 2003

Oral reviews are exactly whats on exams. Old ones can be found. Five quizzes, two papers, one group project. Must see two plays, and read five. If you do your work, it's surely an A or B.

4.0
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161
Aug 24, 2003

TEST ARE HARD..BUT SHE GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS IN HER REVIEWS..MUST GO TO CLASS...SHE IS A GREAT TEACHER...MAKES LEARNING FUN!!! FUN CLASS TO TAKE IN THE SUMMER!!

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3.0
161
Sep 15, 2003

Listen to what she has to say, take notes, read the assignments, and go to the plays. She will help you with anything and everything if you just ask for her help. You will only fail by not trying. Made A's on everything!!

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161
Sep 20, 2003

Her class is pretty easy. There's a lot of reading but all the plays are pretty short and so is the text. We don't really do much in class. She's cool.

3.0
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THEATRE
Oct 2, 2003

Do well in the beginning test are bull**** until the end of the semester when she give multi choice instead of fill in the blanks. Compliment her new SATURN VUE

5.0
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THRAPP
Oct 29, 2003

She's excellent! The class was fairly easy as long as you did the assigned things which weren't too much to do..we had fun in the class and it was very laxed, but you still learn some things..and for the tests she tells you exactly what you need to know

3.0
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THR161
Nov 5, 2003

Tests and quizzes are very difficult because she is way too picky

5.0
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THR131
Nov 11, 2003

very easy class. tests and quizzes are very easy. she gives the questions to the tests. i didnt read any of the plays and have gotten 100s on ALL of them. just go to the plays and you will be ok.

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161
Nov 20, 2003

her class isn't all that easy. for one there are way too many plays that have to be read. number two even though she tells you what is gonna be on the test it isn't word for word so you aren't guaranteed a good grade. three it's just plain boring

4.0
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THR
Nov 21, 2003

She gives you every question that is going to be on the test. Just read your plays and you'll pass this class without any trouble!!

3.0
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THR161
Nov 24, 2003

I would not take her again. She has an attitude about theatre and makes you feel stupid when you go to her office for help.

5.0
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THR161
Nov 24, 2003

Very easy. She uses the same test as past semesters, so find them and study them.

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161
Nov 30, 2003

This class is crazy. You would not expect to read as many books as you do and have to study so hard for a test. My english class is easier than this one. I advise you to choose another elective because it is not a straight easy class.

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THR161
Dec 2, 2003

She doesn't seem very helpful. She's only nice and flexible if you are a theater major, and how many of those do you see taking theater appreciation!

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TH161
Dec 4, 2003

EAZY! INTEresting! And Fun! What more could you ask for. But you do have to read 5 plays.

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THR161
Dec 5, 2003

This class is worse than my English class. We have to read 5 plays, write papers, and have long test. The class is easy but it takes alot of work. Choose another elective because this one sucks!

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THR161
Dec 8, 2003

This class is SOOOOO boring! Everyday we go over sections of the book. We have to read 5 plays...none of which are interesting. The tests are fill in the blank and listing. It is harder than it is worth...its an elective!!! Try something else!

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THR161
Dec 12, 2003

she shows favoritism of students and has an attitude. i would not recommend her to anyone.

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THR161
Dec 18, 2003

anyone who does not do well in this class should not be in college. it is bloody easy.

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THR163
Dec 22, 2003

Knows her material very well, but takes the class WAY too seriously. This is an elective, basic requirement class, and she treats it like a sr. 300-400. She fails to see that most students in that class are NOT theatre majors. Run away!!

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THR
Mar 8, 2004

I feel she chooses favorites, but also thinks she knows what she is talking about.

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THRAPPREC
Apr 20, 2004

Take her if you need this credit for your core classes. Very clear and tells you exactly what you need to know for the test. There is alot of info for the tests...but if you study you'll be just fine. She also takes alot of extra credit!!

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THR161
May 7, 2004

The worst teacher ever, she acts as though the class is a 400 level. The tests are extremely hard. I would not take her, she's horriable. She only likes guys, so girls watch out. NO GOOD!!!!

5.0
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THR161
May 11, 2004

She is very nice, clear about what she will ask on test. Her tests are really hard, but everything else was easy.

5.0
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THR161
May 12, 2004

This class is very easy. She tells you EXACTLY what you need to know for the exam, but you do have to come to class to take notes because it is not all in the book. You are required to see theatre productions,which is fun. She is extremely nice! TAKE HER!

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THR161
May 14, 2004

I dropped the class at the half way mark. Nothing else need be said. In other words dont take her

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161
May 15, 2004

dear lord...i hate this teacher...it isnt a freakin 400 class but she makes it as though it is one... i recommend that you do NOT take this class....horriable teacher...never in her office or returns your calls...

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THR161
May 16, 2004

This class was a blast!! You learn a lot and she is very clear as to what she expects from you and what you need to do. Everyone that is ****ing about the class either failed it because they're lazy or they're complete idiots!!

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THEATRE
May 18, 2004

Her test are very hard it is fill in the blank. She gives you the information that is going to be on the test, but it is alot of work and gives you the review the day before the test. She is very helpful just take advantage of the extra-credit.

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THR151
May 22, 2004

Test are way too hard it Theater App not a SR. level class. Thx for nothing! Went to every single class and every extra credit. Still made a C.

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THR161
Jun 1, 2004

The class is as easy as pie!!! All you have to do is go to class, pay attention and take notes, she gives you everything you need to know!!! I made an "A" on everything!!! Anyone who complains about the class needs to grow up - this is colleg

5.0
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THR161
Jun 10, 2004

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!! The class was a blast!!!!! Not hard, not too easy.....gave reviews for tests right from the test!!!

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THR161
Jul 6, 2004

Very clear on the material covered. She reviews and gives you what is on the test.Tests are hard fill/blank but if you study you can make an A. Real nice lady.

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THR151
Oct 5, 2004

She's cool. She really likes what she's doing and it shows, but the class isn't a slack off easy grade either... it's not HARD, but don't think it's going to be a breeze... Try not to think too hard and you'll do fine...

5.0
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THR161
Oct 10, 2004

class is fun. a bit of work but the tests are easy. she helps you if you need it. extra credit points for almost no work. take her before anyone else, she makes the class fun. had someone else, busted my butt and still made a D.

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THEAPP
Oct 29, 2004

GOOD CLASS AND A LOT OF FUN, DONT NEED ANY THEATER EXPERIENCES. MUCH EASIER THAN ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION. TAKE THIS CLASS IT IS AN EASY A.

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THRAPR
Nov 6, 2004

Whatever you do.....Don't Take this class... you write papers, have fill in the blank tests, and she is unhelpful.

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THR161
Nov 11, 2004

Super sweet woman. Easy class. Very little work...interesting lectures. Tells you EXACTLY what is on the test all you have to do is study. You have to put effort into failing this class, it's too easy. I'd take it again, I love it.

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THR161
Nov 13, 2004

i took theatre befor and still enjoyed her class. hint: make flashcards to study for tests (which are fill in the blank format). it will help very much.

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THR161
Nov 15, 2004

Remember one thing before taking this class from her. This is not HS and if you're like all of the other lil' cry babies who have complained about this class you had better grow up and do it soon! This is college! The class is a BLAST!!!

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THE161
Nov 22, 2004

Great class. It's a ton of fun and all different requirements are worth about equal credit so if you do poorly on a test its not the end of the world. The worst thing is reading all those plays. They can be boring, but the rest of the class makes up for it. I definately recommend.

5.0
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THR161
Dec 1, 2004

AWESOME TEACHER...VERY HELPFUL...EASY CLASS..I REALLY RECOMMEND HER

5.0
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THR161
Dec 7, 2004

This class was really easy for me. As long as u do the work it's not too bad. She lectures once every 2 weeks and u get to watch movies. The plays are fun and u only have to write one paper. There are a lot of quizzes and tests but as long as u keep up with everything u'll do fine. She's very nice!!

3.0
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THR161
Dec 9, 2004

She is easy. Take this class if you like multi choice and alot of fill in the blank questions on test. But she does tell you what will be on the test.

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THR151
Jan 23, 2005

This class requires studying - do not be fooled by other comments. This teacher makes it pretty interesting even to the uninterested. If you need help - ask - she will help you.

5.0
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THR161
Apr 19, 2005

She is a good teacher, classes vary some days you watch a movie and others you get out early. She tells you everything that is going to be on the test, but yes you do have to study this information to do well on the test. I would recommend her!!

5.0
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THR
Apr 23, 2005

great prof! listen to what she says and follow instructions and you will do great. work is not hard and you actually get to see shows. highly recommend her.

5.0
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THR161
Apr 27, 2005

Great teacher, Fun teacher, Good class.. I had fun. Made an A

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THR161
May 8, 2005

Makes the class fun and pretty interesting. tests are hard but she tells you what will be on them so if you study that you'll do great. not a hard class if you really try at it.

5.0
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THR
May 11, 2005

loved the class. the review that she gives you is very thorough. the class is fun and you learn a lot about theater. highly recommend her!

5.0
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THR
Jun 10, 2005

class was awesome!!!! take her!!! I had another prof. and made a "d" in the class after busting my butt; took her, went to class, she helped me when i needed it, studied and made an "a". she's the best!!!

5.0
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THR
Jul 18, 2005

She is awesome!! Study and you will make an "A", you also get to go see some shows and do a small presentation. Overall I loved the class.

5.0
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THEATER101
Aug 19, 2005

awesome teacher! made a B!

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F
Sep 14, 2005

Mrs. Ellsworth is a great professor. She made us read " a raisin in the sun" and it's an amazing play. Her discussions are good, and she is helpful. She doesn't lecture, instead gets the class involved.

3.0
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THR161
Sep 16, 2005

She is a very nice teacher and you can tell she likes what she teaches. There are quite a bit of reading involved in the class, but if you enjoy theater then you will definitely like her class.

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THEATREAPP
Sep 21, 2005

This class is soooo easy and she is really interesting. This is class is not demanding at all.

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THEATERAPP
Oct 5, 2005

I liked the class. She keeps it moving really well and usually will let you out early. She even gave us the chance to ask questions two mins. before the tests! She's really helpful and if she is in her office you're more than welcome to come in and talk about almost anything!

5.0
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THR
Grade: B
Oct 11, 2005

She is awesome!!!!! Take her before anyone else!!!!

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THEATERAPP
Oct 12, 2005

shes a really good teacher and very helpful if you read the plays and study a little bit before the test then you can do really good

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THRAPP
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 7, 2005

Sounds like a lot of reading at the beginning, but it's spread out and the plays are really interesting. There is an oral project at the end of the semester, if you get nervous in front of large crowds, it might not be a good idea

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THEATREAPPREC
Nov 13, 2005

Fun class! Super easy!

5.0
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THR
Nov 17, 2005

She is THE BEST!!!

5.0
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THR
Nov 17, 2005

you can not go wrong with taking her. she is great!

4.0
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THR161
Dec 2, 2005

easy class, pretty boring. tests are easy if you study.

5.0
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THR161
Dec 5, 2005

She was a good teacher. The class has boring lectures but that is just because it is so easy but don't underestimate her she WILL fail you if you don't do your work.

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THR161
Dec 8, 2005

She's great! All you have to do is read a few plays, and the quizes she gives over them are so easy if you just read. Also, she tells you everything you need to study before the tests. Take her if you can!

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THR161
Dec 8, 2005

She is awesome. You have to read a few plays, but the quizzes she gives over them are super easy if you even just read the sparknotes. She tells you exactly what to study before the tests, so you shouldn't have any problem with those. The lectures are boring, but hey, that's the only downside. Super nice, take her if you can.

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THEATERAPP
Dec 12, 2005

This class was easy. But attendance is a MUST! You will suffer alot if you miss more than just 2 days!

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THR
Apr 8, 2006

There is no one else I would take - period! She is great and very very helpful! Do the work, go to class, and you should make an "A". I did and I'm a "C" student.

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THR
May 16, 2006

She is a "must take" professor! The class is great but there is a departmental attendence policy. She will work with you as long as you don't b.s. her. Recommend her to anyone!!!

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THR161
May 17, 2006

this is my 2nd time taking the class. had someone else before and made a d. took her and mad a b. shes fun and excitng. go to cvlass bcause the department has an attendence policy and she cant fudge it, but will help you if she can.

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THR
May 29, 2006

i didnt know if i would like the class or not but ended up loving it. she is great and very very helpful. i made a b in the class but it was because i was absnt to much. there is an atendence policy and i knew about it but messed up. take her if you can, she is awesome.

5.0
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THR
Aug 3, 2006

she's the best and take no one else. You will do well if you go to class and to the plays. She gives great reviews for the tests.

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THR161
Nov 8, 2006

Ellsworth is an awesome professor. Sh'e very easy going and down to earth. I forgot to write my paper for a play and she said turn it in by the end of the day, so I had to write fast and crapy and I still made a B on the paper. just show up. Take her, you won't regret it.

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THR151
Nov 29, 2006

she is absolutely fabulous!!!!!! No one can compare!!!! This is my second time taking the class, had someone else b4 and he sucked. she is very helpful and understanding. The shows are fun too go to and the tests are reviewed in detail. First rate PROF!

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THR161
Dec 14, 2006

She rocks. Don't miss any classes because the department has an attendance policy. You get a few absences for free but after that it counts against you. Explains in detail what is on the test. Fun class. Take her before anyone else or you'll end up taking her as a repeat course because you failed or did poorly in the other class.

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THR161
May 16, 2008

She is AMAZING! She has a few quizzes that come out of books that you have to read, but the quizzes are so easy! She tells you everything that is on tests!! Attendance is mandatory, but she gives a few days to be absent and then she starts counting off. I would recommend anyone to take her.

5.0
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THR161
Nov 14, 2013

all quizzes and test or online. on test days there is no class! before a test she tell you exactly what's going to be on there! good teacher! take her

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

53% confidence
Based on 1 grades
Most common grades:
B (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
B: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

140

5.0

(1)

THEATREAP

5.0

(1)

THEATERAP

5.0

(1)

THEAPP

5.0

(2)

THEAAPP

5.0

(1)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

THRAPR

5.0

THR163

4.0

THEATRE

3.5

THTRE131

3.0

F

3.0

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