Evelyn Avery - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Evelyn Avery

Department: English

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Avery for Jewish Lit, and I agree with most of what was said before. Her head is in the clouds and she doesn't know which way is up, and often changes the dates/ instructions on assignments. That being said, I throughly enjoyed the books we read in the class and received an A by taking notes on the books and actually reading them all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• 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:

She told us to read certain books and tested on different stories. Many times she straight up forgot what she wants to do. Many repetitive lectures. She gets mad when you ask her questions. And if you take the class, remember this: She will give you a quote from the story you have to read and expects you to know who says it, to who, and pg number.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She speaks softly and is moody sometimes. We are 8 weeks into the class still haven't had our midterm yet. I really wish she would make up her mind about assignments. She also doesn't stick to the schedule so toss it out when you get it and she keeps repeating her lessons. It's quite useless!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You need to read many novels and classes are repetetive. The course is very time consuming, yet class is pretty unproductive. She grades fairly easily though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She does not follow the syllabus schedule. Her view is the only view of the readings. Communication with her is difficult and sometimes incomprehensible. She will lecture on exam material after the exam has already been given. Dealing with Dr. Avery's poor attitude toward students is about half the work required for the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, horrible class. doesnt remember to give quizes or collect hw and when she does its 3weeks after the fact. Gave the wrong midterm and e-mailed at 2am the morning of to bring blue books. never returns e-mails. do not take this class just to fill a gened. its boring and somewhat incoherent.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• 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:

I read about this professor on this website knowing ahead of time nobody liked her. I've had some pretty bad teachers before and I figured I'd just suck it up and handle it. WRONG! 350 words is not enough to express why she is so frustrating. Do not take this class. It really sucks

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE HER. She gave me a C and when I asked why she told me I got a 54 on the midterm when I really got a 91 and she refuses to change it. If you want to get the grade she deserve don't take her class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL234
• 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:

She is unclear, unorganized and does not tell you what she wants. Quizzes on every book and she pulls the most random 2 words from the book and expects you to be able to tell you who said it and the context it was in. She is a very hard grader and you go through the semester not even knowing your grades. AVOID TAKING HER.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• 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:

Had her for a modern jewish lit. Everything said is true, she lost a quiz, took 4 weeks to not have it counted in my grade. She is very inconsistant in class requirements, expects you to know the books as if you were a jewish studies major. Such that minute details are used on quizes. Not a recommended professor. Doesn't follow her syllabus.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easy for me only because I had background in the topic. Graded easier than expected. Waste of time though, only take if it's a requirement for your minor. Lovely lady, ****y teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• 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:

She is old and speaks softly, its impossible to hear her talk. You must read all 6 novels or you WILL fail. Many quizzes, a midterm and final, and a pretty simple 6 page paper.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• 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:

By far the worst teacher I've had in college. Speaks so softly no one can hear. Quizzes are impossible, and she gives them before we even discuss the books. Awful teacher. Save yourself the trouble and DO NOT TAKE HER.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She barely speaks louder than a whisper and does not close the window when construction is loud. She tends not to make sense when she's writing things on the board. Overall, the class is easy. All you have to do is read the books and know the characters well, but it gave me a headache to have to strain to hear her everyday.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• 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:

This teacher expects a lot out of you. She thinks that everyone is Jewish or should know everything about Jewish history. She makes u read so many books... there were at least 3 that were about 280 pages and expects u to know little details about the book. Unless u sit in front of the class u cannot hear a word that she says she basically whispers!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL239
• 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:

sweet old lady she picks a favorites and will not hide them. communication with students is minimal and she reviews books AFTER she tests you on them, which makes no one want to listen. Paper due at end is not difficult but she changed her mind many times on what she wanted. While the class is not difficult perse, its not a class i would take

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I feel that she doesn't understand what the students need in order to do well.If you have any accommodations, don't expect her to help you at all.I have tried to meet with her so many times and she just says she isn't on campus or simply doesn't want to meet with you.Learning disability =laziness in her eyes. no harm against her,just a bad teacher!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a nice old lady. if you hate reading (like me), don't take lit period. She requires reading 5 books (none have reviews on internet)! You HAVE to read the books to pass because tests are on random quotes and people in the books. Quiz on every book, midterm, final, and 6page paper (which was fun). she is nice, but i wouldn't recommend her.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When she asks for your opinion, she really only wants her opinion and will tell you you're wrong if you differ from her. She usually picks one student and picks on them throughout the semester. Her tests are essay and she wants all the tiny little ridiculous details that no one would ever pick up on. She's a frustrating teacher would not reccomend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL363
• 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:

Absolutely worthless. I bust my but in school, I got straight A's this semester except for her D! She's lost some of my quizzes so I'm honestly not sure where she's gotten this grade. Her class was an absolute waste of time. I learned nothing. Please Towson University, fire her now. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. Unless you hate yourself and enjo