Corinne Blackmer - Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Professor: Corinne Blackmer

Department: English

College: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JST110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict class with Prof Blackmer, and honestly did not love it. She was great, but the content was lacking. It was very repetitive and if I'm being honest boring. She read directly out of the book and went way off of the syllabus.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• 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:

Professor Blackmer was amazing. She really cares about her students and there was only 8 essays throughout the semester. No tests/quizzes. Shes an easy grader too. Highly recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A brilliant woman who aims to teach about real issues and really pushes students to express their views. She encourages debate in class without silencing others. She makes it clear that it is perfectly fine to openly disagree with her and will not penalize you for it. Very wise, very smart, other professors should be like her. Take her class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG217W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Professor Blackmer was probably one the best professors I've ever had. She is so passionate about this subject, all 5 books you read during the course are interesting and important to the world around you, and she is very open with her students. If I had the chance to take Blackmer again, I would in a heartbeat. Total sweetheart.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG217W
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really fabulous professor. Picked very interesting books, and the discussions were good. Very open-minded.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG217W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blackmer is a very nice person and a great professor. She is very knowledgeable about a lot of different topics and is there if you need her. She truly cares about her students. Just make sure you show up for class and do the work. She does not give hand outs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR ENG112! I hated all ENG classes until I had her. Great feedback, had freedom of opinion in class discussions. Didn't have any tests/quizzes, only HW was to read a few SHORT articles a week from course book (discussed them in class/used for (8) 3pg. papers over the course of the semester. Do it on time & it's a really easy A!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

Highly recommended. Great teacher

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG217W
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There was a lot of writing in this class, but it was a W course and the writing assignments were interesting, with good questions. The professor was really funny and very open minded. You can definitely have your own opinion, and she appreciates that. But don't take her if you can't handle controversial topics.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JST300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this professor for a Hebrew Lit class and I absolutely loved this professor. She is very kind, yet firm. She is very clear about what she wants and how she wants it. Her lectures are filled with humor, which makes it easier to remember the points she makes and wants you to reference in your work. I would 10/10 take this professor again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG323
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG218
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Was super nice, but not super helpful in terms of describing the books we had to read. She often went off on a tangent that had nothing to really do with the class, BUT she was super nice and the class was so easy it's not even funny.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG462
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the best class ever. Professor is super helpful and supportive. Very understanding.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Blackmer's class was AWESOME! I really wanted to take her class again but couldn't get into it. She is understanding and nice. Very fair in your assignments and provides great feedback with your assignments. Will help when needed, always. Don't miss the chance to take her class! Highly Recommended

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LIT300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

When I first started this class, I knew absolutely nothing about the Hebrew Bible or Judaism. Blackmer provided quite an eye opener. The lectures were amazing, often very moving, and the class discussions were great. You have to do a lot of writing, but Blackmer is extremely fair and provides great feedback. I recommend very highly

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG218
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking Blackmer's class so much that I'm taking another one this upcoming semester! It was an amazing course, I was totally interested in the material and being an LGBT student, having an LGBT teacher was great. Participation was so important as well as paying close attention to the quality of the papers you submit to her.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG218
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was not into the topics that were covered in class. However, this professor was very funny and understood her students. Be prepared to read and work!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read this post carefully. Corinne Blackmer is the best professor at Southern. She's a mind blowing experience that will stay with you for a long time. Take her! YOU WONT REGRET IT.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor. She is able to hold interesting and thought provoking lectures, and she is very supportive of a variety of opinions and backgrounds. I love that she speaks her mind on controversial issues that many professors would feel uncomfortable talking about. I don't have one bad thing to say about her!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Blackmer is a really great professor. She is very openminded and she is not afraid to speak her mind on controversial issues. The topics we went over in this class were all very interesting. There is quite a bit of reading and writing, so be prepared to work hard. She is a fair grader and always provides feedback on essays. I highly recommend her.