Adeena Karasick - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Adeena Karasick

Department: English

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HMS103A01
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I actually had her class at Pratt Institute, but regardless, she makes her class seem easy but she grades tough. She absolutely loved my writing and helped me set up to minor in creative writing but I never got higher than a B in anything we did. Crazy lecture heavy and she's a bit of a wack-job, I mean she's a Canadian Poet, a nice person though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is a famous poet. She assigned three essays, one regular essay, one the midterm, and the last the final. Does not give any exams only papers. Papers are normally 3-5 pages. She could be more clear when it comes to explaining essay prompts. Homework is usually just a reading assigned for the next class. I recommend her completely! No textbook!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you enjoy listening to a poetry junkie use an exotic array of voices, and read articles off of Wikipedia for "class", you found the right professor. I highly recommend switching if you are uncomfortable with public speaking. Homework usually includes analyzing a given piece to talk about next class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had her a year ago and she just made you read, write a paper and then watch a movie that lasts 2-3 classes. I got an A, but not that easy. She has a good eye for people who use online sources and don't cite. Her final was from her own book and it's weird. She had interviews online and I looked them up to help me write it. Interesting professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FILM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awful. Does not give any feedback on essays. Wants you to write at a high school level and if you write above that level she grades you down. Makes no sense and lectures are a regurgitation of wikipedia. Don't take.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great class, I learned a lot about a wide range of literary works and styles, and I started looking at language in a way I never did before :) She may be the best teacher I ever had

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Karasick was brilliant! She was really clear, and her pop culture knowledge and references made the class a ton of fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is Awesome! Love her! She is so funny and weird. She makes class interesting. The books we read were really good and interesting too. She makes you buy her book of poetry but that's alright because her poems are really cool. Amazing professor. I definitely recommend!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Cancels class a lot, shows a few movies, always lets the class out early - I loved this class. Only assigned a few papers, and was a very easy grader. Plus she is a really nice lady with a great personality. I would recommend her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is actually a very different teacher than others. I barley read any of the books and did pretty well on all my essays and we watch alot of movies which is cool and I got a A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you have a sick mind as she has you will be definitely satisfied with Adeena Karasick as English professor. Be prepare to do withdraw, and good luck (you will need it with her)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

professor Karasick is pretty nice overall. I did well on all of the papers and did not read the books entirely. However she did make us watch Clockwork Orange after reading the book. I personally felt the movie was inappropriate and completely vulgar. But overall she is a pretty decent professor, explains material well and cancels class alot! :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She has an endless amount of personality that just makes the class enjoyable. Most of the assignments are essays which are not bad as she offers a few choices. However if you are not a strong writer then I would not take her as she is somewhat tough. If you have confidence in your writing skills and like to participate then it is an engaging class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is the greatest! I've never had a better teacher. She totally helped me and taught me a bunch of new things. She is a very fair grader and doesn't pick favorites(I know, I've tried). I loved her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is AWESOME! Smart, pretty, and totally cool! Her assignments are fun, and as long as you are pretty good at writing, you'll get an A. Take her. She's excellent

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice, funny, caring. Not extremely helpful with my writing tho (but i write well so maybe she didnt have too many suggestions). otherwise, interesting lectures, several essays, no tests, worth taking.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hard grader, got C+ cause I was lazy doing things at last minute. No tests, only papers. You do learn a lot and class is fun. If you need help just ask her or go to writing center. She is a bit snobby probably cause she got a PHD but still I think she is pretty nice. I Wouldnt mind taking her again, I just gotta stop being lazy hehe.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very hard class but you learn from it at least. She has a good personality but expects a lot from your assignments so it's hard to get a good grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Makes you read millions of her non-sense text..you have to buy about 6-7 books... her books are crazy , she's crazy... never even mentioned a title page for her mid-term and taken points off for it..

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved her quirkyness and personality. She's an amazing professor. Hard grader but your writing skills will improve.