Frances Botkin - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Frances Botkin

Department: English

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG222
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not an english major, but Dr. Botkin really ran an engaging class. She has a deep knowledge of British Literature but does a good job simplifying the information. Reading is huge and heavy, but manageable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Botkin cares about her teaching and you can tell she's very engaged with the topics at hand. However, as a teacher her methods of lecturing are often times shaky, using no references like a powerpoint to keep her ideas in check and in order. Often times spotty when lecturing, but generally fair when it comes to the tests and quizzes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

amazing prof! the readings are very short and doable, and the reading quizzes are very easy and purely superficial (basically just read the two poems. no midterm or final. only a few tests throughout the semester that are easy and you pick which questions you wanna answer. there is a final paper where you choose which prompt. easy and good class!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I thought the class would have been more interesting but it was not all that. Very hard grader since we have to think more critical.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class really grew on me! Dr. Botkin knows what she's talking about and dedicates a lot of time to her feedback on your work. Which is what helps you in the long run. The novels were different from the english major norm which I really appreciated. She's a very cool and super intelligent professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had her for writing for literature. it was a hybrid course and I loved her class. the books we read were interesting. There are a lot of writing assignments. all the assignments were easy as long as you read. participation and attendance is a must. I liked the class. it helped me become a better writer

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL326
• 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:

Dr. Botkin is the bomb. I had her for British Lit last semester and loved her (though the topics weren't fabulous) and having her for this class (Romantic Lit) is where she shines. She is funny, kind, and incredibly intelligent and makes a subject I already appreciate even better. She is a generous grader and wants her students to pass. Take her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG222
• 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:

Dr. Botkin is a fabulous professor! I found this class to be pretty easy (though I have taken a million ENG courses), but the pop quizzes will get you for sure. She makes a class that otherwise may be a bit slow a good experience. The take home final was great and totally took off any pressure on the students. Definitely will take her again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She made us have a political discussion in class after the election and basically shamed anyone who had a differnt opinion than her. It was not professional.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Botkin is a nice professor. Very friendly and a bit soft spoken. Her exams aren't that difficult and she grades on a curve plus there is always extra credit. She's not a difficult grader and her Final was a take home exam! I recommend Dr. Botkin. Class was interesting and fairly easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• 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:

There are a lot of pop quizzes but they are all on the readings from the previous class. The tests are also very discussion based so it's important to go to class. She keeps the conversation light and also lets students lead the conversation. She's a fun professor to have. 100% recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WMST333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was very literature based, which I was not expecting. It's a writing class, so there's a lot of writing, and she grades hard. I liked the material, and I liked Dr. Botkin, but it was a weird class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WMST333
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Botkin seems like a really nice person but she is flighty and hard to understand as a teacher. Her classes were boring but she tried really hard. The whole classroom environment was just awkward.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor and really knows her stuff. 3 exams (which are a little tough but not unreasonable), a couple pop reading quizzes, and a final essay. She is willing to help out and gives good lectures, if you work hard you can definitely get an A. I recommend if you're into English!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Botkin knows her stuff. Caribean Lit is her specialty, so expect to read it. It's interesting, enjoy it. Ask questions, she will dumb it down if needed. Most likely you won't. I wish she was doing her Capstone in the fall, I would love to take it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL505
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Midterms and Finals are really fair and easy if you pay attention during class. I had no idea what she expected me to do on my research paper, still i got a really good grade . She is willing to help you if you start easy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I will not lie, I enjoy her lectures. They're very engaging most of the time. However, she made me feel extremely stupid when I asked questions. She doesn't expect to need to help you. I would only take her for a class again if she was the best out of the professors but if there is a chance to take someone else - take someone else.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Botkin is an exceptional teacher! She's laid back, encourages discussionsinterpretations on class readings, extremely knowledgeable in Romantic literature, Caribbean literature, history, and is always willing to help students achieve their best. She's willing to help you get the desired grade so read, takes notes, and ask questions :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL326
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

had Dr. Botkin for two semesters. I would have taken her again if I weren't graduating this semester. She is very helpful and extremely nice and polite to her students. Her tests are hard and to this day I have no idea what she wants me to write on my papers. She will make it all up to you by keeping the classroom as fun as possible and good grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I can relate to all the feedback that are already submitted for her but the chili pepper! She can be confusing and satisfying her might be extremely difficult but I have to confess that at the end of the day, she delivers.