Elizabeth Barkley - Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

Professor: Elizabeth Barkley

Department: Music

College: Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had such a wonderful time in her class, I'm taking another with her next term! Can't wait. Her class was fun, I learned a lot, and I was exposed to some really great music.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS008
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a positive experience with Professor Barkley taking this online music class. I appreciated the attention put into the course structure. I found chapters well paced; quiz structure consistent still allowing for review of the chapter material; ability to complete assignments with enough points to not have to take final. Good general ed class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC08
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taking her class was a pleasure, as it was one of my favorite classes ever.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS8H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor and a very easy but informative GE class! I loved taking the hybrid Music 8H. I would recommend this class to everyone -- I still remember what we learned and utilize it in everyday conversation about music with my friends. My music taste was definitely diversified as well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS008
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Elizabeth is truly a great professor. I honestly recommend this class not only because it's a easy class but also because the professor is truly caring. Since the first day till the end of the class she was always on top of my emails. Every time I had a question/concern she will quickly answer back that same day. She is the best, flexible, & caring

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS008
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Shes is the sweetest teacher ever. She hands out a ridiculous amount of extra credit it is impossible to fail, heck its impossible to get a grade under a B. You just really have to stay on top of your homework because theres no turning in your homework late but the homework is so easy. If you need anything shell respond quickly. Take it!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSC2C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Barkley is amazing. The entire music series taught by Dr. Barkley and Dr. Hartwell are all very straightforward and easy to navigate. Classes consist of 3 writing portions for each chapter and 1 x 20 question quiz. I love the music samples and the ability to work ahead. Assignments due each week.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS008
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor that has a fair grading criteria. As long as you put in the minimum work she asks for, you WILL get an A! She offers a lot of extra credit and is extremely giving! I spent no more than an hour on assignments due each week. Best class ever! Would definitely retake, easy A if youre willing to put in the work! I recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS08
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took MUS2D & MUS08 with Dr. Barkley. She's one of the sweetest professors ever. Both classes are self-paced so you can get ahead & finish early. If you're happy with your grade, you don't have to take the final & it won't affect you at all. Dr. Barkley wants her students to succeed. She offers a lot of extra credit. I'd definitely take her again!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking this class was a pleasure. It was one of my favorite classes ever.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC2A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is a good resource if you want to use it, but the class is passable with little background knowledge and little reading.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS08
• 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:

A great experience. Her online music courses are the best courses that I've taken so far. It isn't about the grades, but the way how I feel it is just the best. The grading system, the Student-Professor interaction, the flexible-system, etc. they are the best. Hopefully other students will appreciate the system as much as I did.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS08
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love her classes. This is the third class I've taken because they are so well organized and it is clear what you need to do. I keep learning new things and plan to finish the whole series of courses that she offers so I can get the certificate.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC2D
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED this course with Prof. Barkely! It made learning about music a lot more interesting. A super easy course with very little work. Barkley really cares about the students and their grades. All the quizzes and the final are really easy. I would definitely take this class again. In fact, I just signed up to take another class with Barkely!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was pleasantly surprised/happy with how well this course was organized, and I really enjoyed the selection of music as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS08
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I went in for a GE and came out with a rediscovered passion for music. this was my first online course, and I could not be more pleased.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS2D
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot from this class! Interestingly, my mindset was, "Ugh, it's a required class. Let's just get it over with!" To my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed the class and learned so much from it. I really liked the way she structured it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS2D
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is literally the easiest class you'll ever take in college. There is a ton of extra credit given, and plenty of time to complete the assignments. Although I took the condensed 4 week version of the course, I finished the class in about a week. The professors always great to answer their emails within an hour or two.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC08
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I just finished up this music class. The course was based on a 4 week quarter. It was very fast paced, but very doable. She has a very clear grading criteria. She also offers a looooot of extra credit, so getting an A is easy! The readings are sometimes long, but all very interesting. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC2AONLINE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class you will ever take in college. The good thing about this class is everything open book, its self paced, the final is optional, and there are A LOT of bonus points and EC. If you try it is impossible to get anything below an A-. On the con side, you can not turn in anything late. Also, all her directions are hard to follow.