Debbie Felton - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Debbie Felton

Department: Classics

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLSSCS330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Felton was wonderful in nearly every way. She is understanding, compassionate, and more than willing to work individually with students. Also, her various studies were fascinating! My only complaint is that the class was too large for discussions, but that was no fault of hers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Felton is a very balanced instructor. I took several courses with her, and in each she supplies numerous examples of the information she wants you to learn via readings, lectures and group projects. All of her exams draw directly from this material; very few surprises. She also responded promptly to emails and held regular office hours

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLASS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've had professor Felton many times throughout my college career. I've always found her way of teaching and grading great for my personal learning style. Her exams are very straight forward, everything she puts on the exam was in your readings and mentioned in class. She points out the important things in class so take good notes and read!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS330
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

5 in class group assignments that were graded pretty easily. Two tests during the semester and a final; her tests were not an appropriate measure of material comprehension. She sometimes words things as a trick; other times the "most correct" answer is debatable. Her scale also seems funky as an 87% is a B, not a B+. Funny and interesting; take P/F

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLAS250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took origins of western medicine and medical terminology with professor Felton. I highly recommend it but only if it interests you. I tried so hard in this class and enjoyed every minute of it. There are quizzes in most classes that are easy if you pay attention. It just takes a little getting used to her and then the class is great!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Felton is kind of rude when responding to questions on her syllabus but overall a great teacher. Tests are incredibly easy. Basically if you can remember a story you will be fine. Going to class is a must but the info is at least interesting enough that you wont want to stick a pencil in your ear.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I feel bad for the person below me cause the course is very straightforward and easy. It may at first seem like a lot of readings, but you only need to skim them and attend lecture for the real stuff. Only 4 HWs that you work in groups so they aren't that bad. Exams are super easy scantron questions. She does laugh a ton but is super nice!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS330
• 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:

Most annoying teacher ever, all she does is laugh after every word she says. Everything about this class is awful. Took it as a GenEd and immediately regretted it. The homework assignments should be easy but they're not. If you don't have to take it then don't

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Debbie Felton is awesome and I loved this class. Would take it again in a heartbeat. You don't really need the book, so I recommend renting it if you get it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLASC224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor. Really knows her subject, and is really nice. She talks a little fast but you won't even notice it after the 2nd class. Her tests are pretty well made. Just take notes on her lectures since she doesn't upload 'em online.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLAS263
• 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:

Professor Felton is a fun teacher, sometimes she can be a little wierd. I'm pretty sure she wears the same clothing to class every day idk. But overall good professor the class is pretty easy but the final isnt what you expect.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CLASC224
• 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:

Professor Felton is really giggly and funny. She gets embarrassed about some of the things she talks about, but she gets through it and makes it fun. There are extra credit opportunities, but she's easy to understand, it's hard to fail.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she's wicked easy. all you gotta do is attend class and take a few notes. you dunt even have to read the book and you'll do good. i got over a 100 on all my exams and passed the class with an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLAS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Love her, she's extremely fun and charming. Her 224 class is very easy, but also very interesting. I didn't even buy the book for the class, and I got 100 on the last exam. The only issue I have is how the essays are graded (oh yeah, there are essays).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• 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 SO enthusiastic and LOVES what she does! I find the random giggling to be charming. There is a good amount of HW but it's so easy and it reeeally helps you learn the material. GREAT professor!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLSCS224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! Love her enthusiasm. Really knows her stuff. Fun class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GREEKMYTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's very unfortunate to have such low quality class in UMass. Rushing through material is normal when an instructor misses lectures 4,5 times for random reasons. She is very boring, but I felt bad for her, and how students treated her sometimes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• 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:

I really liked this class. Granted, at the beginning of the year her random giggling was kind of annoying, but after a few lectures you don't even notice it anymore. She's very nice, class notes do go into slightly more depth than the book, but attending class isn't essential. Tests are really easy. Great class, as long as you're interested.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CLASS224
• 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:

Lots of reading, exams are relatively easy. No study guides or review sessions for exams which is really retarded. Gets very annoying when she keeps laughing at the stuff she says even when it isn't funny. Too many references to Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and Harry Potter. She insulted the class twice in 2 lectures; really unprofessional

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CLSCS224
• 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:

cheerful, tries to make class fun, but has trouble getting class to settle down--needs more authority