Kara Keeling - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professor: Kara Keeling

Department: English

College: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Keeling is a great professor! You can tell she cares a lot about the class and students. You're expected to buy about 20 children's books, and read a book, sometimes 2 every week, which need to be read to do the correlating journal entries. She assigns several outlines/papers thought the semester, but she clearly defines what she expects.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG123
• 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:

Dr. Keeling is such a sweetheart. She's genuinely passionate about her subject, and isn't afraid to let her geek flag fly. You absolutely have to do the reading, and she is a fair but firm grader. Still, she has a huge heart, and you shouldn't be afraid to talk to her outside of class. I only wish she taught more classes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Keeling is an expert in her field, but treats students as though they are also experts. Class itself has a lot of work - reading children's books, discussion boards and outlines due every week. Essays are tough just because she is a pretty tough grader and final was tough. Definitely can succeed in this class, but you have to work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's an alright teacher, not great not awful. Be prepared for lots of reading as the semester goes on and you have to read chapter books. She never posted any grades online the entire semester which was annoying because you can't tell how well you're doing and if you need to do something differently.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

do not recommend for a non-english major or to take just as an elective, the class was so boring. she spent the first 30 min of the first three classes attempting to learn our names and 13 weeks later and she still doesn't know mine. she also has a strict bathroom policy. her lectures are boring and class seems to last forever.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Keeling is one of my favorite professors at CNU. Children's Lit was so much fun with her, and you can really tell she loves what she is teaching. She cares about her students - just be sure to participate in discussions! Class consisted of journals/outlines, 2 papers, and the final. Be prepared to read, but I promise you'll love every second.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof. Keeling is an amazing professor! she is a gem! recommend going to her office if you have questions about something or if you need help with something. would take her again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. K is amazing! I loved her class so much! Lots of reading/writing, but that's to be expected for an english class. She truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She does give out reading quizzes, but they're not difficult if you've read the material. I wish more professors were like her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL315
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class consists of 3 papers, one final exam, participation grade, and various reading assignments throughout the semester. Overall - great class. Attendance is mandatory! Some extra credit. There is quite a bit of reading - but all interesting adolescent lit novels! You have to read one novel per week.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely unclear about EVERYTHING. Doesn't let you pee during class. Reading/paper every night. Busy work assignments.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2 papers, one final, journals on books due every class or an outline. LOTS of reading but it is fairly simple. The second half of the semester focuses on chapter books / first half on picture books. Decent grader on papers - around a B average. Final exam is fairly simple BUT you must read the books. Participation MATTERS.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Keeling is very nice and pleasant. That being said, she's not a great teacher. She asks for something in a paper and will then take off for it. She also puts her views into what she teaches. And she holds class long virtually every class period. It's really annoying with a six o'clock class and I'm trying to get dinner.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL223
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Keeling is kind and very patient. Her concentration in young adult and children's literature shows and makes the class much more interesting. Quizzes follow the day's reading, just 5 questions. Small group discussion before class compilation is helpful and fun. She is very clear about grading and her expectations and will love to help you!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class, read a lot of young adult novels that I enjoyed as a teen so it was nostalgic. Dr. Keeling is a very friendly, helpful professor but very specific on how she wants things done, such as her papers and journal entries. One novel every week is tough to get through esp. if you have a heavy workload for other classes but it's worth it

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am not sure who failed for missing three classes, but I am not one for attending class as often as I should, and I definitely missed more than three classes in 315 and I didn't even come close to failing. In other words, this class was amazing! Keeling is amazing, and super sweet and SO intelligent. I learned more here than in any other class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Assigned reading every night along with a reading check quiz almost every class but most of the readings can be found on spark notes. Two exams, a paper and a presentation. Not too hard of a class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL315
• 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:

I don't think she's teaching adolescent lit next semester, but I'd still recommend the class. While you will probably have to read a book a week, it's not too bad. They're young adult books so they're usually not too long and not too difficult to read. Many of them are actually pretty entertaining and can teach you a lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My first gripe about this class is the attendence policy. After the first abscense, she starts taking points; after three abscenses, you fail. The lectures are fun if people participate and most of the books are interesting. One page journals and two 3 page papers arent hard, but its nearly impossible to get a perfect score on her journals.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BORING. she knows her stuff though, go to her for help and you will do well. doesn't give A's easily.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL315
• 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:

sweetest woman, very passionate about her subject. i had her for adolescent literature and the class was easy and enjoyable, but it got a little long at times.