Barbara Blatner - Yeshiva University, New York, NY

Professor: Barbara Blatner

Department: English

College: Yeshiva University, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYWR1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Plenty of unnecessary work but not very hard. Probably your best bet in the writing department.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. B is the best. She cares about her students a lot and really makes you work on your writing. She will make you work for your grade but it is only to benefit yourself. If you show the effort she will give you a good grade. Highly recommended!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Barb is a great woman. She is an easy grader and will improve your writing. We messed around with her in class and she dished it back-it was fun. Class can get boring sometimes but just show up and participate and she'll love you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG10011002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Just have to put in the work. Your writing will improve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYWR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have no idea what everyone is complaining about. Dr. Blatner is one of the best teachers I have ever taken. The people that are saying she sucks probably just didn't try and couldn't write for anything. If you are a solid/decent writer, put in minimal effort, and try to make her like you (which is not so hard), its an easy A. Highly Recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Was not clear on the essays. Expects you to understand everything she says. Unless you plan on writing a novel, stay far away from this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I came into the class willing to work, and she took my writing and improved it. If you aren't ready to work, avoid her. If you want to be a better writer, this is the professor for you

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The triple B is a tough teacher, but honestly, my writing has gotten better for it. A little abstract sometimes on the essays, but she will step up your game if you're respectful and willing to work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FYWR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very pointless class. We just spent the last month working on essays in class. THere were four essays and 7 shorter assignments. Essays are vague and have very specific criteria. that sometimes is hard to meet She is a fair grader.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FYW
• 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:

Avoid teacher, not a bad grader but not clear at all changes expectations for essays a week before the deadline. Class was interesting but besides for that she was a terrible teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FWYWRIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Requires excessive writing. Gives little feedback. Comes off empty-headed sometimes. If you ask her a question concerning assignments, she always answers "check the syllabus". Class was difficult because of the lack of guidance she gives. Has a high school classroom vibe. In the end I gained some writing skills, however not worth the pain.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

a disgrace to YUs english department. If u want to learn how to write DO NOT TAKE HER. she will waste your time with useless assignments that u have to do over and over again. She never reads drafts so dont expect any help there. She spends all of class time ranting about random things and wasting class time with free writes. big time feminist also

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1102
• 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:

Terrible. She did not teach us anything. You have to write a ton of drafts and somehow do everything she wants without her ever looking at your drafts. She refuses to look at the drafts and won't help you with anything in your essay. Says "you know what to do" every time you want help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• 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:

stay away...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a tough grader, but I have worked my butt of, and I have come out beautiful papers. I do not think I could have done this had she not pushed me.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes a good teacher and teaches you how to write papers better than anyone i ever had before.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you can avoid it, do not take her. She is a very bad english teacher. I barely learned anything in her class. she repeats assignments, and some one else said, close minded for a liberal arts english teacher. Its either her way or no way. Do no take this class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMPSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed comp II alot

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

subjective- her way or its wrong, not what you want in a liberal arts professor