Carla Willard - Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Professor: Carla Willard

Department: American Studies

College: Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMS250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It was definitely a pleasure to take Professor Willard's class. Very caring and supportive. She wants to make sure that you do well in her course and helps you achieve that through her feedback. Must take a class with Professor Willard!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMS150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She will work with you to see you succeed. All she wants is her students to meet her halfway for her to elevate you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Willard is an incredibly passionate professor who helped to both enhance my learning and improve my writing. She has clear expectations, is extremely personable, and is always willing to help as long as you ask. I would recommend taking as many courses offered by her as possible.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing prof, cares so much about supporting her students and making sure everyone leaves her class with a new perspective. Do not miss taking a class with her!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AFS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Black American Film was such an amazing course. Its great for people who are new to film studies and for people who are interested in broadening their film studies in terms of race (and a bit of gender). Prof Willard is very inspiring and genuinely believes in mutual growth, learning, and respect.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must take Professor Willards class! If you do the work and follow the guidelines she provides, you will do well in her class. Get ready to read and discuss! A lot of the learning is done through whole class discussion and analysis of the texts for AMS 150. Any class with Professor Willard definitely make you a stronger writer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMS270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Willard is truly one of the best Professors that I have had during college. She is always avialable outside of class for help and is very understanding. She is also very passionate about issues that affect minorities and is a great support/ person to reach out to in times of needs. Take as many classes as you can with her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carla Willard is an amazing human being. She makes a tremendous effort to make connections with her students in and out of the classroom. Her classes have all been thought provoking. Professor Willard is truly a professor you can't pass on. Regardless of your major or interests, you should take any class you can with her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She makes sure to help you as much as she can and she cares a ton about your success. She makes personal relationships with students and keeps everyone engaged. There are a TON of readings and she is initially a tough grader but as long as you use your resources (like the writing center), you'll be fine. She also always brings her dog to class! :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are but a hand selected Professors that will impact your outlook in life, Professor Willard is definitely one! Her readings made me rethink my position in society and how others perceived not only my physical appearance but also my actions. She is caring and will treat you like one of her own, if you are respectful and do all your work!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Professor Willard since my first year at F&M. I'm so glad I came across her. She is so valuable and inspirational. She is such a great teacher! I would 10/10 recommend Professor Willard, as she is a fair grader and great educator. Moreover, she takes a genuine interest in her students and she's always available for them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WGS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Willard is AMAZING. I wish I had the opportunity to take another class with her. There is a long term assignment, but as long as you keep up with it, you'll be fine! A must take while at F&M!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If there is one thing I can say it is that you should try take Carla Willard at least once during your tie at F&M! It's funny because a lot of upperclassmen said to take her because she's an easy grader. THAT WAS A LIE! She definitely makes you work for your grade! All of the class material was awesome and who doesn't like to watch movies?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WGS213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's absolutely wonderful. She makes you think and question your own thoughts and views. Discussions are a part of her classes. Be prepared to engage. There will be some reading, but if you do the reading, ask questions, engage in the discussions, possibly go to office hours and go to classes, you should be just fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AMS150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is my favorite teacher. We have grown to have a very close relationship. There is alot of readings, so be smart to spread them out. Go to her office hours, she loves that!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Carla Willard is the best professor I came across my freshman year. I ended up taking one of her classes both semesters. She develops personal relationships with ALL of her students despite how they look or act. If you're shy, she'll make you feel comfortable enough to come out of your shell. Every one of her classes is a family. She's bae.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AMS270
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cara has been by far one of my favorite professors during my time at F&M. She genuinely cares about all of her students and has an open door policy where you can walk in for anything. She is enthusiastic and challenges the way you think in and outside of the classroom. If you have not taken her Black American Film course DO IT!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AFS150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carla Willard was by far one of the greatest Professors during my F&M career. The level of attentiveness and caring that she displays for her students is unmatched. The hw level is expected for a school like F&M, & all of the readings and work are relevant to the goals of the course. You won't experience F&M properly without taking a class w/ her

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AMS270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took every possible class that Professor Carla Willard taught. I was fortunate to read some of the most thought provoking texts and then being probed in a way that was challenging and inspiring. I developed as a student, a woman, and a thinker under her tutilage. Although we are very close even still, I so wish I could be in her classroom again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AMS270
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Willard is one of the most genuine and caring educators I have come across. She conducts classes in such a way that students are forced to think "outside the box." She always makes time for her students outside the class room and will take a true interest in your personal and academic choices.