4.1

Sue Bergamy-Willinger

English - Towson University

4.1
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

This is by far the best class i took in Towson

ENGLISH317 - 5.0 rating

Where do I begin w/ Ms

ENG317 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

45%

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Most common grades:
A (22)
A+ (9)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(31)B(5)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 48 reported grades
A: 22
A+: 9
B: 5
Not sure yet: 5
Common Tags
Lots of homework (20)
Caring (19)
Gives good feedback (19)
Inspirational (15)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (10)
So many papers (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
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Reviews (139)
2.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2002

So much work, always keeps class late

1.0
5.0
ENG102E
Apr 22, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 23, 2002

I don't know what everyone else is talking about she is real easy, understanding

4.0
2.0
ENGL102
May 1, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG317
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 15, 2002

Lots of work, talks alot, good teacher, great human being.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Jun 18, 2002

EASY A!

4.0
1.0
101
Aug 30, 2002

lots of work! but easy

5.0
1.0
ENG317
Sep 18, 2002

A lot of work, but easy if you put effort into it. Great lady, always helpful.

2.0
4.0
ENGL317
Oct 25, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
ENG317
Nov 4, 2002

Entirely too much work for a gen ed class.Thinks that her class is your only one

3.0
1.0
ENG102
Nov 4, 2002

Way too much for for English 102, try and avoid even though easy A

5.0
1.0
ENGL102A
Nov 6, 2002

Great teacher, nice person. Always willing to help.

5.0
2.0
ENG317
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2002

Very Nice, too much work, but easy A. Eats up all school h-work time

4.0
2.0
DVWRENG1
Nov 21, 2002

Easy but a lot of work. Great person.

3.0
2.0
EN317
Dec 1, 2002

tons of work, out of class assignments, professional

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jan 27, 2003

lots of work, easy grader

3.0
3.0
ENG317
Jan 29, 2003

easy A with a lot of homework. she is very repetitive and changes her mind

3.0
4.0
102
Feb 2, 2003

Ridiculous amount of work for Eng 102, 3 long papers and 1 mil others

4.0
4.0
DVWR
Mar 14, 2003

Lots and lots of work, I think she said she made small angels for our class but I still havent seen one! Ms. B is a good teacher with a good heart.

5.0
2.0
ENG317
Apr 11, 2003

Nice teacher, but excessive amounts of busy work. She gives an A for effort, but be prepared for a ton of extra work.

5.0
1.0
ENG
Apr 24, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
DVWR
May 8, 2003

Very nice sweet lady. Very helpful. Lots of work.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
May 13, 2003

a lot of busy work, she doesn't give anything lower tyan a B. the journals, portfolios, and presentations are a pain in the ass.

3.0
1.0
ENG102
May 17, 2003

Stupid class. Tons of mindless busy work. Didn't learn anything. Easy to get an A.

5.0
3.0
317
Sep 10, 2003

Makes Cornerstone a breeze. Her class was ridiculously too much work! Don't even!

4.0
2.0
102
Oct 15, 2003

3 papers (5,7,10) pages with presetations - not a tough grader and she's rather nice

1.0
1.0
ENGL101
Jun 30, 2004

ughhhhh. so bad. ridiculous class.

4.0
4.0
ENG317
Dec 2, 2004

Gives an insane amount of work. BUT, you can re-write anything scored less than a B and turn it back in for an A. She is a very nice, laid-back person who goes to great length to help students. Reccomended despite the workload.

5.0
1.0
ENG317
Nov 17, 2005

Great Teacher, gives alot of work but its not hard work. She lets you rewrite all of your minor papers if you want to get a better grade. You have 3 projects one being a mock interview. She is very sweet, and would go to any length to help you.

5.0
3.0
READING
Nov 28, 2005

good class

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2005

Great outlook on life

2.0
3.0
ENGL317
May 17, 2006

This teacher came into class with the same lesson each time. Her instructions were unclear and she can't half hear. She dresses like white trash and doesn't have a clue about the real business world even though she spends most of the time bragging about how professional she is. Don't take. Plenty of easier teachers out there.

2.0
2.0
ENGL317
Dec 21, 2006

A lot of work that has nothing to do with the concept of the class. Explains assignments different from what is written on the hand-out. Talks a lot about professionalism but looks like white trash and goes off subject talking about random stuff. She's a nice person overall but a horrible teacher.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Mar 10, 2007

i feel like i lost brain cells. she treats you like you are in third grade. LOTS of busywork. easy A, if you dont leave the class dumber than you came

4.0
1.0
ENGL201
Nov 12, 2007

Boring! She talks so much! I truly believe we could have gotten out of class a whole 2 hours early if she was not being redundant and repeating herself. This class is extremely easy but there is a lot of tedious elementary work to do. Its an easy genEd and serious GPA booster if you pass. Hopefully you learned more walking out than in

4.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 14, 2007

easy A. so much busy work. she gives the same quiz both times. you can tell her what grade you want and she will give it to you. tells a lot of pointless stories. just deal with it and smile and u will get an A. shes a joke

2.0
1.0
ENGL317
Jan 8, 2008

This class is extremely easy. She gives a lot of work but as long as you do it you are guaranteed an A! Even if you do not complete all of your assignments she still works with you on your grade! Nice teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Dec 14, 2008

Its a lot of busy work but its basically like high school all over again. TAKE HER. she will let you redo assignments to get a better grade. She is willing to help out everyone no matter what. You can get an easy A by just showing up and doing the work. Dont really need the textbook so i wouldnt waste your money on buying it.

3.0
2.0
ENGL102
Dec 17, 2009

Overall it was a pretty easy class. She likes to repeat things A LOT. Five minor papers, one research paper, and three presentations. Midterm and final exams were basically the same tests.

3.0
2.0
ENGL102
Dec 17, 2009

Overall, it was a pretty easy class. She likes to repeat things A LOT. Towards the end of the semester she lets you redo some papers and has extra credit.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Apr 16, 2010

awesome teacher. She is super sweet and does everything that she can to help out her students. There were a good amount of papers but they were extremely easy to write. The midterm and final were the exact same test and she gives you the answers to every question. Class got a little boring sometimes. Overall it was great. I would definitely take it

5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Dec 10, 2010

Great teacher who actually WANTS you to learn!Pay attention, do the work (there's a lot, but welcome to college!) and you will be fine. I would take her again in a heartbeat.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Jan 20, 2011

great teacher wants you to succeed. midterm and final are basically same test 1 research paper and debate. a lot of work but its easy and actually helpful. explains everything clearly. need the book for journals. i had her once a week and we always got out early. take her easy a if you do work and great person

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
May 4, 2011

Really enjoyed this class. Learned a lot. She is a dedicated teacher who you can tell loves her job. We still keep in touch and is a great reference!! Genuine hardworking people will get a lot out of this class, great flexibility too.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
May 6, 2011

Mrs. B was a great professor. There is a lot of work involved in the class but honestly every assignment is for a reason and will help you upon entering the workforce. If you don't understand something she is more than helpful. I really enjoyed the class!

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
May 11, 2011

Prof. B is a very dedicated teacher. she is willing to work with you and help you out whenever. You will be very busy with work but it will pay off in the real world. I'm a Med major and i recommend it to everyone! I have learned a lot in this class that has already helped me with job interviews and resumes. A MUST TAKE CLASS!

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
May 17, 2011

I really enjoyed this class. Lots of work, but it helped me in the real world. Professor very helpful and nice.

5.0
3.0
ENG317
May 23, 2011

Ms. B really cares about her students and wants them to do well. The class requires some work, but the work really helps you in the end! She helps prepare you for the workforce and utilizes many options to do so! Once again, she truly cares for her students, if you try hard you will do fine!

5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Jun 20, 2011

Loved the calss!! Mrs. B is a wonderful teacher who TRULY cares about her students! There is alot of work but if you take her advice and do a little each night you won't have a problem! The class truly pays off in the end. You will learn alot and do a lot but feel good in the end. The class is well worth taking.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Oct 6, 2011

Ms. B was extremely helpful. There were only 8 people in my class which made it very personable. The class was very interesting and helpful as well. I would recommend everyone take it, I think this class was one of the most important classes I've taken in Towson. Get ready to work very hard, but it will all pay off in the end!

4.0
2.0
ENGL317
Nov 16, 2011

A lot of busy work.Assignments include resume, mock interview + paper,porfolio, business letters, memo, 10 page research paper, a couple of presentations, journal entries, article critiques etc etc. She is flexible with due dates but be ready for lots of work!She cares about her students a lot too.

5.0
2.0
ENG347
Jan 9, 2012

This was the best teacher i have ever had. What an insightful person. The class was not to hard and very educational. Mrs. B is understanding and will work with you every step of the way. TAKE HER CLASS she is Awesome.

5.0
2.0
ENGL347
Jan 9, 2012

Best teacher in the world. Work is not bad at all. She is funny and keeps the class interesting. There is a lot of fun work. Will learn so much and love the class. Mrs. B gets 5 stars.

5.0
4.0
ENG317
Jan 26, 2012

Mrs. B commanded the class's attention and was always willing to help, in and out of class. I highly suggest taking her -- the work is a great preparation for the business world. She understands how busy people's lives can be and was very lenient and understanding without being a push-over!

5.0
4.0
ENG317
May 22, 2012

Mrs. B is an absolutely wonderful professor. She puts her heart into her work and gives you knowledge that will be so useful in your career. She really cares deeply about her students, and although there is a lot of work, stick it out because it's so worth it. You will learn so much and she is an incredibly amazing person.

5.0
3.0
ENGL317
May 23, 2012

I highly recommend Mrs. B to anyone who is interested in this class. You will learn the necessary skills needed to succeed in today's business world. She makes the class very interesting and insightful, providing sincere feedback and interest in her students. She wants you to succeed, and gives you every opportunity to do so. She values effort.

5.0
3.0
ENGL317
May 24, 2012

Ms. B is an amazing teacher. Always motivational and always helpful in class. She inspires you to do better and will always help anyone that needs it. If you are a student looking to advance your business skills than I highly recommend this class as she is one of the best teachers I have had at Towson.

5.0
2.0
ENG317
May 25, 2012

Ms. B truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She is an amazing teacher and always available to help. This class was very beneficial towards my future and I highly recommend taking it with Ms. B.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jul 20, 2012

Mrs. B was an amazing professor. She really cares about all of her students and is always encouraging. You will feel really comfortable with her. The only thing that I didn't like about this class was that some of the material was a little too high school level.

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Jul 27, 2012

Great teacher!! Very passionate about teaching! Very helpful! Ms. B is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is willing to help with whatever you need help on and will take the time to do so.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Jan 2, 2013

Ms. B is a great teacher. She cares a lot about her students and pushes you to do your best so you succeed. There is a lot of work in this class but everything is beneficial for your future. I highly recommend taking her, you won't regret it!

5.0
2.0
ENG317
Jan 3, 2013

Mrs. B is awesome! I learned alot from her class.. shes very helpful she wants to help you succeed. Everything she teaches you is useful in the real world. TAKE HER CLASS i loved it and would take it again!!!

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. B is amazing: passionate, uplifting and inspiring! She truly cares about her students and their future success. However, the amount of work is heavy, and sometimes overflowing. Yet, when its all said and done, you wont have a single regret taking this class. Take her!! I got an A, and learned a ton along the way!

4.0
3.0
ENG102
Jan 30, 2013

Such a great teacher. Could tell she was so passionate about her job and her students. Workload wasnt unbearable. Learned writing skills that have helped me so much already. Very positive and uplifting. She's very easy to relate to and is extremely understanding. Definitely recommend this teacher!

5.0
1.0
ENG317
May 21, 2013

One of the best professors I ever had at towson, very helpful, very polite, class was a lot of work but I really enjoyed it ,, I love professor Bergamy

5.0
1.0
ENG317
May 21, 2013

She is good, easy and helpful, but you have to work hard as there is a lot of work , but if u can,, at the end it would pay off

2.0
2.0
ENGL317
May 27, 2013

Gives you tons of busy work with assignments that will mean nothing to you after you graduate. Also very little amount of the actual course work is business writing. Rest of the class is more like a speech class.

4.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 3, 2013

Professor Bergamy-Willinger is a sweet woman with a love for English and helping people. Her class is a lot of work but if you're not good at English it might help you.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH102
Dec 24, 2013

was a great proffessor loved every minute of class. If you want a nice but fair teacher, take her

5.0
1.0
ENG317
Dec 29, 2013

Professor B was awesome. She really cares about her students. She will work with you if you ask. She is willing to take the time after class to help whom ever wants to stay after. I recieved an A. I would take her again. She is the best English teacher I have had..

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Dec 31, 2013

Mrs. B is one of the most caring teachers I've had at Towson. I must say that I've learned a lot during her class. I'd recommend her to anyone as a teacher. Fair warning the work load can be heavy if you do not get a head start on the assignments. However if you try and at least make an effort it will be worth it in the end.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Dec 31, 2013

Professor B was the best professor I have had at Towson. Not only does she care about her students in the classroom, she cares about their life after school as well. The workload can be overwhelming at times, but if you stick it out, show up to class, and try your best on her assignments, you will be rewarded. Take prof B, best teacher at Towson.

3.0
2.0
ENG317
May 7, 2014

Where do I begin w/ Ms. B... she is a very nice woman & cares deeply for her students and genuinely wants them to do well. I enjoyed some parts of her class like the mock interview and the resume help. BUT, she is probably the most long-winded person I've ever met. And she is often confusing and unclear. Oh and she keeps you every minute of class.

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

Honestly, one of the best professors I have ever had. You don't feel like a number, she is extremely helpful, the course work is high but for good reason. She really gets you ready for the real world. I didn't need this course but I am really glad I took it with Mrs. B. Seriously, there's no one better.

4.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
May 23, 2014

Ms. B is one of the most inspirational professors I have had so far. She cares about every single person and wants us to succeed. The class involves a lot of busy work and presentations but is does help your grade in the end. She can talk for days but it is only to help you. Take her!!

5.0
2.0
ENG317
May 27, 2014

Mrs. B is my favorite teacher. She truly cares about everyone. She gives a ton of homework but they are all fairly easy, just time consuming. Most information learned will be used when getting a job so it was very helpful. Do the work on time and you will get an A no problem. She can ramble and repeat which can drag, but overall class is fine.

3.0
4.0
ENGL317
Jul 1, 2014

Ms. B is a great person. We missed a lot of class due to snow. We had only 3 classes out of 7 before Spring break but she kept on sending us assignments via email. That was unfair as it was unclear and I did not sign up for online class. But she expected us to submit them on time! That put a lot of pressure on me and made me mess up my major class.

3.0
3.0
ENGL317
Jul 1, 2014

She is a great person but she gives a ton (may be 14 questions every week,research papers & presentations) of homework that tends to put a lot of pressure on students. We missed 4 classes out of 7 classes before Spring break but she kept on emailing us more assignments, which is ridiculous because nothing was clear as to what she wanted us to do.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Jan 4, 2015

This was my first 300 upper level course taken and I would not have chosen any other teacher! Mrs. B is honestly the most heart warming professor who truly cares for her students and knows how to keep you motivated. The work load is a bit heavy but it really teaches you time management and how much potential you have. I highly recommend her!

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH317
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2015

This is by far the best class i took in Towson. Ms B was very helpful, always available to her students even through text messages. What i learned in her class has surpassed my entire first two years in college. She really prepares you for the business world and your career path. Take her and you won't regret it.

5.0
4.0
ENG317
Grade: A-
Jan 21, 2015

She was the most amazing professor I have ever had. Her class is tough, she assigns a lot of home assignments. But it is all for your benefit. She truly cares about you and will help you with anything you need.

4.0
2.0
ENGL317
Mar 10, 2015

Professor B is a very unique woman. She uses inspiration and gratitude as a basis for learning. Her assignments for the most part are very useful for professional development. She has a lot of guest speakers from the career center. The class isn't hard, but she gives a good amount of work. Tests aren't hard. Participation is key to this class.

3.0
4.0
ENGL317
Apr 8, 2015

At the beginning of the class she says "This course isn't hard as it is much". She wasn't kidding. She gives you LOTS of things to do. I got easily confused as to what was due where and when. You won't actually get into Business writing until the last month. She's just not for me, a lazy procrastinator. If you can keep up with her, she's great.

3.0
4.0
ENG317
Apr 9, 2015

She is a great professor but if you are taking 4 or more classes do not take her. Unless you do not work and do not mind doing tons of hw all the time. She is a great professor though and you will learn a lot but as I said she gives a lot of hw and I do not think she is clear. She sends a bunch of stuff all the time .N she talks a loooottt!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

Took this class during my freshman year and although it may force you to learn time management, it is well worth it. Very few tests, lots of presentations that teach you to become confident in public speaking, and many written assignments that improve your writing skills. As long as you put time and effort into this class, you will greatly succeed.

5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Ms. B has to be the most amazing professor I have had at Towson U. The workload is heavy but stick with it. She really cares about her students, you can always contact her with questions. Best tip is try your best and she will notice your effort. Offers extra credit. 100% recommended ! I wish I could take her again

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
EN317
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

She is so amazing. A lot of work. Willing to help her students. Definitely take her and stick it out!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG317
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Honestly my favorite class that I have taken so far. Great professor who cares about her students and will respond via text at any hour. I will admit it is a lot of work but she is an easy grader and will leave valuable feedback. She has insight on how the hiring process works from being a hiring manager to being the person looking for a job.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: B+
Jan 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a very caring professor and sometimes a bit overly optimistic about pretty much everything. She tries to be inspirational, but it can be a bit dry and cliche at times. Overall, the course wasn't too bad, but it is a very heavy workload for a freshman.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Ms. B is one of my favorite professors! She really wants to help students prepare for the real world, so do not get intimidated by all the assignments. I wouldn't want to take the class with anyone else but her. This class will do so much for you believe me!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
4.0
EN317
Grade: B
May 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I've never met a teacher who so genuinely cared for her students. The class didn't teach me that much when it came to business documents but she made me look at myself objectively. I can't thank her enough for that. She taught me how to identify my weaknesses and work on them. For that I will forever be grateful. she will always have my respect

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Oct 25, 2017
Would take again

Love this lady!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Ms. B is a great teacher and person. She cares about every single student and just wants to help you further your professional career. There is a lot of work, but that work will help you as you look for a job or internship. If you follow instructions and put effort in the class you will get a good grade. This class will help you, just stick with it

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
3.0
EN317
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Ms. B is a doll. She cares about her students and is unintentionally hilarious. She works with her students to make sure they achieve their best. But the course was very tedious. There was a lot of work involved, nothing too difficult though. I would definitely recommend!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
EN317
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

Ms. B is one of the most inspirational professors I have had. She cares about all her students and wants them to succeed with each assignments. There is a lot of work, but that work will help you in a long run, i.e. for jobs, internships. As long as you have the patience to complete the work, this class will definitely teach you so much in future.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. B is one of the best professors i've had at Towson. She is very caring and willing to help you whenever. A lot of the work you do in the class will benefit you in the future, its not just busy work. Again, one of the most caring professors at Towson and I would recommend her 100%.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Most caring professor I ever had. She assigns lots of work, but it's easy stuff (but tons of it.) You have an entire week to get it done, so it's honestly not that bad. TAKE HER. You as a student will benefit because she sharpens your career skills (resume, interviews, etc) Its impossible to get less than a B, not even lying. Show up to class too

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
EN317
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

she is good professor because she knows that students have a social life and work but she is willing to assure that you pass the class with at least an B. if you want an A you got to put the effort, yes it is a lot of work but it will pay off at the end of the semester. she is one of the best professors at Towson, Highly Recommend, she's the best

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Ms. B requires a lot of work and attendance to every class, which is only once a week. The work load is a lot but as long as you do it, she will respect and reward your work ethic. It is not an easy A but if you come to class and do the work you will get an A or B. Ms. B will inspire and motivate you to become a better student and person. Take her!

5.0
3.0
ENGL317
May 22, 2018
Would take again

This class was very helpful for me as I am a native Russian speaker seeking to improve my writing skills. The amount of homework makes you learn how to manage your time. Make sure you follow Ms. B's guidelines, attend classes, be on time and plan major projects in advance. Ms. B. is a very sweet lady with a kind heart. She is always ready to help.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2018
Would take again

Ms. B was the most caring professor that I have ever had at Towson. There is a lot of work to be done, but once you complete it, she will make you feel like you are on top of the world about the work that you completed. Most of the work assigned is relevant for the future. She will do anything for her students and is an excellent professor.

Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
2.0
1.0
ENG317
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend. A TON of busy work. Distracted and side tracked. Unorganized. A million handouts. Take the class online with someone else if possible! This class is meant to be simple.

4.0
5.0
EN317
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

Most inspirational and positive teacher by far. Always there to help, but she will accept nothing less than 110%, even if you're taking five other classes. This course is very homework/ project heavy, but she tries to spread it out to make it easier. Also, if you hate public speaking or giving presentations, her class will make you better at them.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
ENG317
Dec 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very heavy on work and participation, but very inspirational

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

- Extremely caring & will do anything to help you succeed - Clear about assignments & due dates - Assigns A LOT of papers (3-5/week) - Spends too much time rambling about unrelated topics - Probably spent 2x as much time listening to "inspirational stories" than learning about business writing - Amazing lady, but her mind is all over the place

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

Ms. B was a great professor. Very inspirational. She really cares about her students. Her section requires more coursework than others but nothing too hard. Just a little time-consuming. She is always willing to help.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENG317
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

She's very caring and inspirational. If you do her work you will get an easy A. You will get alot from this class that will last you a lifetime. Do be aware of the work load. But her class is worth it.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
EN317
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Ms. B is a great teacher. She really cares about her students and she wants you to succeed. The work may be a lot but its easy and the course gets easier as the semester goes on. The work you do in this class will actually help you in the real world so definitely take her if you can.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2019
Would take again

Ms. B is one of the most caring professors I have ever had. As long as you show some effort and do the work on time, you will do great. The work load might be a little heavy, but it is manageable. What you learn in this class can be directly applied in the real world, so I would recommend it.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
4.0
EN317
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

Mrs B is an Awesome and Caring Professor. She gives a lot of work, but everything she gave had a purpose . She challenged me to become a better person. I was able to take a lot of things to other courses of mine, and through out life. I would absolutely recommend her, if your goal is to learn or improve yourself!

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Ms B was great! She throws a lot of information at you in the beginning of the course, and it can seem overwhelming. However, if you stick with it and complete the necessary assignments with effort you will pass. She really seems to care about her students and is very easy to get in contact with.

Accessible outside class
Caring
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
May 25, 2019
Would take again

Oh Ms. B, where do I begin?! Ms. B is amazing and after her class, you will become a better professional and writer. She is extremely understanding and she will work with ya. She gives A LOT of projects, but just manage your time and you will be good. Her class mixes real-world experience, life lessons, and English exercises. Best English prof ever

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
ENG317
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Ms. B is caring and inspirational. She gives many assignments and homework that are very useful, such as Journal Notebook and Mock Interview assignments that are worth doing it. From this class, I have a professional resume, cover letter, career portfolio, and I have improved on my interview skills and professional characters. I'm glad I have her.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
EN317
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2019
Would take again

Miss B is a great professor. She really cares for her students. The class may seem daunting at first but it's not as bad as it seems and it is all beneficial for your career. I highly recommend this class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: B+
Sep 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's a nice lady and does not stop talking if she gets a chance. If you take this course, be ready to write several pages a week in busy-work in addition to the actual work. If you like self-righteous and "inspirational" professors, she's all yours. Plenty of assignments involving the writing and career center so it is a good chance to use those.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had. Not gonna lie, you're gonna work. Lots of little papers and assignments, and it's important to come to every class & participate often. BUT she really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. She will work with you. Do the work and you'll get an A no problem

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Ms. B genuinely wants her students to succeed. If you show up to class and work hard, you will do well. She always wants to bring out the best qualities in her students. Ms. B wants her students to come out of her class being able to write appropriately in a business setting, and most of the work is to achieve that goal.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher to have at Towson! Very inspirational. There will be lots of papers you will need to complete for homework. It's easy to get an A in this class if you turn everything in on time (And read her notes to change errors). In the end, you will truly become a professional. (Guaranteed). Do Not Procrastinate, you will be stressed

Lots of homework
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2020
Would take again

Ms. B is an amazing professor who takes the time to prepare students for life after graduation, whatever that may be. I met outside of class with Ms. B multiple times, and if you are struggling she takes the time to sit down and describe what's going on. Overall this class was great and really prepared me for graduation.

Gives good feedback
So many papers
2.0
5.0
ENG317
Feb 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt understand the concept that we have more than one class. Assigns at least 8+ hours of homework per week.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENGL317
Mar 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This week in only 7 days we were assigned 7 assignments. 1. Create a reference list 2. Create a cover letter 3. Create a memo 4. Create a bad news letter 5. READ PAGES 1-49 IN BOOK1 AND WRITE 2 PAGE SUMMARY 6. READ CHAPTER 9 IN BOOK 2 AND WRITE 1 PAGE SUMMARY 7. COMPLETE THE LENGTHY 5 PIECE LIBRARY ASSIGNMENT!!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
ENGL317
Mar 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Assigns ridiculous amounts of work no matter the circumstances. In addition, the homework is very lengthy and you will barely have any time to do other work and keep up with a regular college social life. She makes you put more time into this class than a job.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENGL317
Apr 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The workload is extreme and excessive.

So many papers
Lecture heavy
Lots of homework
5.0
5.0
ENGL317
May 18, 2020
Would take again

If you work hard you will get an A!

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Aug 2, 2020
Would take again

Professor Bergamy is such an amazing person. With her backstory and what shes overcame it is really awesome to see her come to class with positivity everyday. She taught me more than just writing she taught me how to excel in the business world after school and showed me tools I have benefited from greatly!

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

I LOVE MRS BERGAMY GREAT TEACHER FAIR CLASS

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She gives a lot of conflicting feedback and is very nit-picky when it comes to what you write. Lots of times her feedback is wrong. A lot of her guidelines are unclear and she never tells you what she wants in a paper until after she grades it. She rambles a lot. I did well but I would not recommend this class because it was stressful.

Lots of homework
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

She is very sweet and cares a lot about her students + wants you to do well but definitely expects a lot of you and assigns a LOT of work which can be overwhelming. If you put in the effort and turn in assignments on time you should be fine. Take as a junior/senior cause it's very applicable closer to graduation (resumes, job interviews, etc.)

Lots of homework
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG317
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Ok , so she is a great lady and SÚPER COMPASSIONATE, but she does talk a lot . She is extremely understanding and very intelligent, and ultimately she just wants her students to do well. She accepts late work that is like months late for literally full credit, but dont take advantage of that because you will be doing 30 assignments in two days!!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

You will get an A in this class and she gives good feedback and accepts late assignments, but she gives too much work. It will take away time from studying and assignments from other classes. About 14 assignments every two weeks. This class will give some good information for getting a job, but is it worth it when it makes you overwhelmed?

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Can honestly say she is the worst instructor I have ever had. She provides abcolutely no structure to the course and she is just extremely unproffesional. Basically, your final grade has nothing to do with your work over the semester and is based on her own completely arbitrary opinion. She will likely throw you under the bus. Avoid at all costs.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2022
Wouldn't take again

ANXIETY AT AN ALL TIME HIGH! Great professor, she cares a lot but assigns WAYYYYY too much work. You will not have time to study or do hw for other classes. Let alone a social life.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2022

She's a nice lady, but she over does it with the work load. She say grammer and spell are important and takes off some many points for that. However, her emails and announcements are riddled with them. The class is worth 1600 points, so it's a lot of unnecessary work (most isn't even about the class). DO NOT TAKE HER! Her rating is lying!

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENG317
Grade: Not sure yet
May 22, 2023

Professor B is a great educator who really wants you to succeed post-uni. In achieving this, there will be a number of assignments&projects due around the same time but with late assignment forgiveness. If you want to gain relevant knowledge on how to successfully apply to a job, take this class, she has the experience and knowledge, and it shows!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
May 25, 2023
Would take again

This class requires effort, but it is very worth it. This is one or the most high quality classes I have taken at TU. Ms. B cares about the success of her students and will help you along the way. You learn stuff that is very useful in the business world. Every assignment has a purpose. If you have the opportunity, definitely take this class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
317
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2024

Overall, great professor, she genuinely wants to help you succeed. But I will not lie, the workload is ridiculous. I do not recommend taking this class alongside any studio or rigorous courses that are extremely important in your area of study. She will make you work exceedingly. Expect to have 5-10 assignments to do weekly and textbooks to read.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
1.0
EN317
Grade: A+
Jul 10, 2025
Would take again

Amazing and caring professor who always gave her best. One of those classes where you can't fail as long as you try in class. She is also very accommodating and allows you to attend other sections of class if needed.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
EN317
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 2, 2025

She gives way too much work. If you plan on taking this class with other classes, don't do it. She literally assigned 6-9 homework assignments all due by 11:59.She doesn't reveal the workload until it's too late to drop and get a refund. She is very excessive with announcements. If you ask her one question, she'll call and leave a voicemail.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENG317
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2025
Would take again

She is one of the best professors I have had.Although this class requires you to put in the effort, she is very kind and understanding and will offer you guidance and encouragement when you need it even acceptance of late submission on some assignments.She is very experienced and will prepare you for success in the career world after you graduate.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
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