Very friendly and interesting.

I loved her. wish i was an english major. she's very good at working in historical stuff as well as crit.

She's great. Most helpful and she'll teach you how to write!

She is a very nice lady. Tests are half multiple choice and half essay. If you go to class and listen, the tests are not that bad. She does not take attendance, just so you know.

Tough for me and I'm an English major. Like the prof. just found test a bit difficult.

I loved her!! She's really funny. She really will take the time to help you, you just have to ask for it. Her instructions are very clear and she tells you exactly what she wants. But at the same she really makes you learn. She WANTS you to become a better writer. I learned a lot in this class.

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"She grades based on her opinion of your papers you write." It's called grading your papers, brah. Great teacher, you'll learn a lot from either of her British Lit classes. Grades easy.

Pros: Tilka is a good lecturer, clear lectures. It's a short class, fairly easy multiple choice tests. Do not have to attend all classes because she reviews. Cons: You MUST read the material, she tests direct quotes. Repetitive lectures. Gets off the point. Grades essays fairly strictly. Must have organization in essays.

She is a feminist, but she is a wonderful teacher. She is very passionate about literature and she knows what she is talking about. I truely enjoyed her class most of the time. Her tests arent hard if you just go to class, pay attention, take notes, and study an hour before. I would take her again, and I definitley recommend her.

I must disagree with a lot of the comments left for Ms. Tilka. I took a class with her this summer and she was always there to help and was clear with her instructions. If you seek her assistance more likely you will be successful in her class. It will be challenging but you will learn a lot!! I did & it was a awsome experience!

BOOOOORING.

VERY BORING. I took the 8 am in the summer and that was the worst decision I have ever made. That class just dragged on for 2 hours and I learned nothing other than BRITISH LIT SUCKS. Don't ever take that class with her.

british literature. if you are sci major and dont care for english, TAKE HER! her class is great for people who just dont care for english. the test is just a hash of the lecture, go there and read the poem you will do just fine. no real studying requried. if your into english well she does know her stuff and goes well into the literature stuff.

She's very good at telling you exactly what she wants

I just finished her Summer Technical writing course and earned an A. Her lectures are interesting and funny. Unfortunately, her editing is somewhat contradictory. "Do this, no, don't do that." I found this class very easy. She has an 'attitude.' You tell her something and she responds, "whatever!" I think that's her favorite word.

This class isn't really analytical. The tests are 25 multiple choice q's mostly based on historical context and one essay which is where the analysis comes into play. The lectures are kind of droll if you're not really into history. But the wonderful thing about this class is that since att isn't mandatory you could just read and show up test day.

I went into british lit thinking it was going to be so boring, but it actually wasn't as bad as I thought. Her lectures are pretty interesting. You write one paper which isn't that bad and the tests are tricky but they arn't horrible. If you listen in class you'll be fine!

I am really surprised by some of the negative comments about Tilka. She is one of the best English teachers I've had. She is HILARIOUS and her lectures are really entertaining. She's also really helpful, especially during office hours. Highly recommend her for 3319. Her husband, Dr. Hennessy, is a badass as well!

I must admit that I made a D in this class due to the difficult tests. But I learned that I should have gone to her office sooner rather than later. She is a good teacher and knows her stuff. She convinced me to change my major and I completely thank her today. She had an impact on me! Just remember to ask questions!!

Tilka is not necessarily friendly, nice, or approachable, but she is a pretty great lecturer. She hates having questions asked in class, but is more perceptive to them if their asked after class. Overall, I learned a lot in her class and enjoyed it.

Tilka is a good professor, very good lecturer. She is very repetitive so you can't miss a thing! I highly recommend going to here class as much as possible. There are three tests and an essay for a test grade, not hard at all. As long as you read and know the material you should be fine. I recommend this class!

Never really liked English before Tilka. Her class is a perfect melding of English and history. Going to lecture and reading is pretty much essential for an A (mostly reading) but her lectures are so interesting, I didn't want to miss even though I had her at 8 am! Very knowledgeable and very well spoken. One of my favorite classes here.

Talks a LOT! Talks more than teaches. Even though this class was NOT a writing intensive class, you still have to write 7 short papers every other week. She is a tough grader but she is very helpful when she is in her office. She tells you to email her when you will be in but never responds to emails.

This class is a lot of her talking and you listening, no Q&A. It's more like a history class than an English class and I liked that. Homework involves lots of reading. Tests are based on recognizing authors and texts. Tests are short MC with short essays. Only homework assignment ever, a 3-page essay. I suggest you go to lecture, you'll do better.

Tilka's mythology class was very interesting. If you have read the Odyessey and Morte D'Arthur, you're sufficiently prepared for the course. The exams consist of 25 multiple choice questions and an essay. It was a class I enjoyed reading for, and I recommend it as an elective for any English majors/minors.

Tilka was a great teacher. Her lectures were very interesting and funny! She was one of my favorite teachers even though my class was at 8 AM. I never minded going! You dont even have to show up because she doesnt take attendance. If you want to pass just show up! Grades hard, but she's very helpful and nice. Loved this class!

I enjoyed her feminine perspective. Lectures are interesting if you have an adult attention span. Tests arent so bad.

Lectures are not that great but you HAVE to go to class and take notes everyday. Tests are strictly over lecture and the poems she tells you. You have to write a essay for each test which was difficult for me but she is very willing to work with you, without a doubt. I failed my first test and got low C's on the others and still made a B.

She knows her material and obviously loves it. During lecture she tends to repeat the same points, but her ideas are solid. She'll go over the poems in class and will give you an overview of the reading, but you also have to read for yourself. I recommend her for an easy but informative A.

Ms Tilka is a top-notch professor. I learned a great deal from her.

She does talk over class time. And she does break the stories down to make it easier to understand.

This class isn't a walk in the park, but if you read what;s on the syllabus and go to class and pay attention to her lectures you'll be fine. If you ever have questions either her or her TAs will be available to help you. She really does want you to do well.

Had her for two classes and that was by design. The Brit Lit class was difficult, but she did curve and her and the TAs were helpful if you asked for it. If you're an English minor or major, then you should have good enough writing skills to get an A in her classes if you invest the time and you're not embarrassed to ask for help. I recommend her.

Honestly, you have to go to the lectures to get all the information you need for the exams, unless you are a pro at reading and memorizing every little detail. Her lectures are not mandatory, but YOU NEED TO GO. She gives you a lot of info and she makes it easier to read the text. I would take my advice if I were you. :)

Tilka's lectures are pretty boring because there are little to no visual aids. However, she does a good job of summarizing the readings. Take notes if you don't want to read. There are only four grades: two in-class multiple choice & essay tests, an out-of-class essay, and a non-cumulative multiple choice only final. She does curves grades.

When I looked her up on here and saw her terrible rating, I thought the class would be so hard. I was so wrong. She is awesome! You just have to go to class and pay attention. I skipped a lot and barely read any. She covers everything and curves big time!!! I never failed a test. She is funny and tries to make it interesting! TAKE HER!

She's great! She makes Brit lit a breeze to understand and puts it into modern terms! She isn't there to fail you and makes that clear, but still holds you accountable for your grade. Tests are multiple choice (with curve) and an essay.

I really liked taking Tilka for British Lit before 18th century. The time period itself is extremely boring, everything between 100-1500 AD is religious in nature. She always adds a historical and cultural perspective to her lectures which I always found interesting. You must read the book if you want to pass this class.

I really loved her. She's quirky and funny. She made me fall in love with the literature1

Lectures are literally just the readings from the textbook, so if you want to be read to this is the perfect class- though she does give a little background and extra information when she reads. Tests are all things from the book, there isn't much of a way around getting it. She does curve and will help if you ask.

Loved her! pretty funny, extremely interesting facts and background info about the material. Really enjoyed her, you have to read for the class but it's really not that hard. Skipped occasionally and I made a B+ TAKE HER!

I heard this class was going to be hard, but it turned out ok. Really study for the tests because she gives out a lot of information to cover. Half of the tests are essays that she grades extremely hard. Know your people, themes, and poems. Read the book! Read the poems! Asking for help is an option, but she seems distant or stingy. Go to class!

Professor Tilka was the most influential and inspirational professor I had while at Texas State. Coursework and expectations were clearly laid out. Feedback was critical but done with purpose of growth. Thank you professor Tilka!!!