Barbara Bass - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Barbara Bass

Department: English

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Get on her good side early in the semester! She picks favorites and they got the higher grades. Sometimes she was unclear with what she wanted in her assignments. However, she was willing to clarify. She moved due dates around a lot which was confusing. Also, she is really liberal, grading according to her political opinions on some essays, beware

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She wasn't clear about what she wanted in the essays that were actually graded. Not clear about format- I always lost points on that. She just isn't clear in general and she's a tough grader. The class being online definitely didn't help. I love english and writing classes but I was very disappointed. Don't take this class online.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend not taking this class with her, unless if you're an English major. She's a tough grader and isn't clear on what she wants from you in your essays. She also doesn't grade the essays, she only gives feedback and then you are expected to make the changes and hand it in for a final portfolio that counts as a final exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bass is willing to help, but not as willing as some of my other professors I have had. She doesn't like for you to ask questions, but the content she puts online is disorganized. She's opinionated about errors in assignments instead of giving constructive criticism. I think I'll pass, but only because I stayed vigilant.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take her!! I put in a lot of effort and still received a bad grade. I went to her several times for help, but her input was confusing and unhelpful. She once emailed the class a youtube video about how to write a certain type of essay and then said "I didn't feel like teaching it". I am very disappointed with this class and Doctor Bass!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the most unorganized english professor. She rambles on and on about things that have nothing to do with assignments in class. She has too many essays that she grades harshly. She is very opinionated when grading papers, wanting it an EXACT way. She contradicts herself when you ask for help so you end up with a lower grade then what you had

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bass is a wonderful person, when it comes to grading, she is not. Her grading style is difficult and makes very harsh comments. Getting an A in the class is almost impossible and you're lucky if you get a C. Anything turned in a second later than 7 pm is penalized and her instructions are usually unclear. Try to avoid.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was a very tough grader for a 100 level course. She gave feedback, but it was too critical and not useful. The assignments were due strictly at 7pm. I did all the assignments and asked for help when needed, but still received a poor grade in the course, which says a lot about her teaching style.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was the worst professor I have ever had. I don't know what was going on in her head but what she said in class was extremely confusing. She changes her mind about what she wants all the time and if you figure out how to write the papers for this class you must be psychic. RUN AWAY NOW!!!!!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bass was great! There was some confusion with instructions from time to time but overall her online class was enjoyable. I felt free to ask questions and they were always answered quickly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The WORST teacher I've ever had. I have always received in A's in my English classes--never had a problem. She's the worst instructor ever. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. I wish I dropped this class a while ago.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I am not a fan of this lady. Her instructions are terrible, her feedback is useless, and she does not like to be asked questions. I would not recommended this lady unless you have endless hours to spend trying to understand what she wants.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a huge fan of Dr. Bass. Her online class is very difficult, with a ton of work. You have to make VERY sure to keep on top of it. She's very strict. She's a hard grader, and is not very welcoming of questions. Her instructions aren't very clear, either.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE CLASS! Her instructions are not clear and she gets very angry when you e-mail her questions. There is way too much busy work and she's a hard grader. I do not recommend her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Bass's online English class. She was okay. Gave a lot of busy work. 4 essays; not too bad.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENLG190
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE in every way possible. avoid at all costs.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENLG190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grading was completely based on her personal opinion instead of the essays themselves. Most of the class time was spent trying to figure out her syllabus because she was always confused and lost. She doesn't give any actual, recorded grades until the final so you don't know how to do anything. Most of the work is editing her personal essays. AVOID

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL230
• 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's really nice. Class was always a joy. She got off topic a lot but it was fun. Class time is used for in class discussion over the readings which are daily homework assignments (3/4 page summary) so READ. Tough grader on papers ! Go to the writing center and get feedback from her first ! Very helpful ! I learned a lot !

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of my friends did not likeher, but I find her to be a nice lady. She has some odd rules (doesn't like when people say "bless you") but class isn't bad. I looked forward to her classes, and her papers were fun to write because they were personal essays. Follow her instructions and you'll be fine. 4 long essays, a few shorter ones, no tests!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bass is awesome! I loved her class. It does take some time, lots of reading and the essays are in depth.