More interesting than the class subject matter itself, was just listening to her random social commentary. You can learn a lot from her if you listen hard enough. Her teaching may be a little unorthodox, but her heart is in the right place.

I took her twice! easy A! may seem overwelming at first with the list of books you have to read. but you just have to attend the class and listen.

She is full of spirit and wisdom. Do the readings...you will enjoy the class much more and remember she only puts what is on the test ON THE BOARD (she spends half the time just talking). She's a wonderful teacher and an intelligent and funny woman.

This class was bizarre but interesting. She only goes over what will be on the exams as far as the readings go, take alot of notes!! The rest of the time she talks about random things...not a bad class

Very nice woman, interesting to listen. You can tell she loves to teach and her area of study. Some readings can be found online so save urself some money! Remember to read and you must go to class to hear what she puts on the exam! Only attendance and two exams. Exams are not easy but not hard, just take good notes.

I really enjoyed this class. She is a lot of fun, and although she rambles quite a bit in class, you learn a lot - and not just from the readings. Go to class, take lots of notes, and you'll do fine. Very fair grader!

I thought that she was an excellent professor. She was very personable, although she did get upset when the class wouldn't join in on the discussions. Must read the books & attend class. Everything on the tests are from her notes, and she goes into depth. She makes you notice things that ordinarily you wouldn't pick up. Definately recommend!

Give her a break. She's a warehouse of knowledge, despite what previous comments suggest. Her classes require you to ACTUALLY think, unlike the typical sb class. That is the reason why so many fail and get angry. everyone is so used to memorization and regurgitation. Think. Discuss. Talk to her. Then you'll find it's an easy A. To me it was.

This is one of the easiest class you can take at SB. Take it. All you have to do is do the reading which isn't a lot (20pg or less)and the teacher talks for most of the class. there's one midterm and one final(not cumalative). And two days before each test she goes over everything that's going to be on the test. TAKE IT!!!!

I KNOW a good professor when I see one! If you go to class, ask questions and deduce, you will do well! Although her accent sometimes makes it hard to decipher what she says, if you listen carefully, you'll unravel a goldmine of concepts that will open up the doors to the art of the story and life's paradox. =)

so easy to talk to. all she wants to do if give students a good grade. if you're struggling in her class just talk to her. she's awesome. she goes off on tangents but shes a good lady.

Believe it or not she knows who attends and takes an interest in promoting those students that try their best, regardless of a poor test score. Sit up front, read, listen and you will not be disappointed..I thoroughly enjoyed her. She's a refreshing break from these mundane professors.

She is a completely fascinating woman. I still do not understand how anyone can complain that she is incomprehensible. She has an accent, yes, but she is very coherent. Furthermore, she lives and breathes the stuff she teaches, and she cares about her students. In the however, it all comes to attendance and taking the notes. Those two things =an A.

Great teacher! She's funny and loves what she does. A little hard to understand but she tries to make it as clear as possible, and pretty much all the material is from the book and readings anyway. She runs the lecture like a discussion group, so if you read and are informed say stuff, she'll love you and ultimately you'll most likely get an A.

Awesome teacher, anyone who says she's the worst professor and all that stuff is retarded, I don't understand how they can say that. All you have to do is read-actually just skim- and take notice of important dates, and participate, and you'll do perfectly fine and she'll love you.

Good teacher for a russian literature class. Easy work. Only 2 term papers of work. No hw. Easy A if you the language.

She is a wonderful woman, very helpful if you go to her office hours. The class was interesting and there was practically no work just do 2 term papers and you will do fine in the class.

I am surprised at these ratings. Prof. Grenkov is wonderful. The material does not have much structure, but it is very interesting. The material is very interesting. I love Prof. Grenkov. Her accent is a little strong, but you get used to it. I'm taking another one of her classes in the fall. The tests are pretty easy if you just go to class.

Tatyana is absolutely brilliant. If you could overcome her thick accent, you'll learn that she's one of the most enlightened and intelligent professors at SBU. Her EGL 231 class is more interesting than AMR 102 (especially because she scolds talkers through AMR most of the time) but overall, she's easy and fun. Take her class, introduce yourself, A

Took this class for a DEC with no prior interest in it. Tatyana is one of the most intelligent people I've been lucky enough to meet. The amount of wisdom she has is incredible and if you could get by her accent she will teach you some of the most important lessons you will learn at SBU. Thank You Tatyana! keep spreading wisdom.

She was a great professor and has a lot to teach her students. As long as you take notes in class you are set!

Excellent professor!!! come to class take notes and you will get an EASY A

Vey knowledgable professor. Has a strong Russianaccent, however if u pay attention and take good notes the class should be fairly easy.

One of the best instructor I had in Stony Brook. Brilliant professor. She is extremely knowledgeable and teaches you a lot of things about American history. Very energetic person. She is very kind and respectful towards her student. Must take class!

Great Professor

She's a great teacher, she has so many interesting and fun things to say. But things get repetitive, which is kinda boring but I liked it. I thought it was a really easy A, but it could be because I actually found it interesting. (You need to go to class)

she was extremely kind and cared about the students getting good grade for the class. she does have a heavy russian accent but the TA all speak without accents. if u come to her for help she will take alot of time to help

She is a little bit all over the place but by the end of the semester everything comes together. She is someone who you can sit and listen to for hours because she is really interesting. The midterm and final are intense- 10 essays.

This was my first time taking an American History class, and I must say that the topics were interesting despite the really dull lectures. I hardly studied and I got an A. In fact, I DID NOT study for the final and got 58/65 lol. My best advice, GO TO REVIEW SESSIONS!! What's reviewed is what's on the exams, super straightforward DEC.

Dr. Grenkov makes it as easy as possible to pass her classes. I've taken two d thy were both very straight forward. Read all of the texts she assigns, all of them, they are all included on tests. And go to most of the lectures because she tests equally from both aspects. She is very light hearted and loves to joke. Need sense of humor for her class

Brilliant teacher. Lots to learn from. Great sense of humor. Very positive and enthusiastic. Loved her class and enjoyed learning so many new things.

She is very nice lady, idk why some people are complaining here. Textbook is narrative-like, so it's easy to read & remember! If you done all reading - exam is easy. Writing & presentation is also doable. Attendance is mandatory!

As long as you do the readings, go to class, take notes, and participate every now and then, you are likely to pass. She gives a lot of extra credit on her tests and at the end of the year to help redeem yourself. She also gave the chance to up your midterm grade. She is a very fair, even generous grader. I had a 104 average with minimal effort.

She is a great person. Class isn't very easy but if you read everything and attend you'll be fine. Really nice lady.

If you want an easy DEC I, or whatever that new SBC thing requires, take it with her! Exams are all essays but all you have to do is memorize a few important points and thats about it. Extra credit is also given on the exams. I put very little effort in this class and still managed to get over 100% on the midterm and final.

One midterm, one final (both essays). One PPT presentation. Super easy class as long as you write down everything she says, do the readings (or at least memorize the Sparknotes), and write a LOT (the more, the better) on the tests. She'll even let you rewrite the exams for extra credit. Not a hard class, had a 110+ average at the end.

Honestly, I loved her. She is extremely passionate about her profession. Show her that you care and are ready to learn about a new culture, and there shouldn't be any problems.