Diana Glyer - Azusa Pacific University-Azusa, Azusa, CA

Professor: Diana Glyer

Department: English

College: Azusa Pacific University-Azusa, Azusa, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Glyer's reputation is that she is a tough grader. Although this is true, she does so because she wants you to SUCCEED. Office visits are daunting but rewarding; she wants to help you. She will not spoon-feed you how to write, but challenges you to critically think about your argument. You will become a better writer if you put in effort.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Glyer is an amazing teacher! I was terrified to take her class. I heard she was a really harsh grader but it was not as hard as people said it was going to be. She gives amazing feedback and chances to fix papers for better grades. Her insight is inspiring. She is the best honors teacher I've had. She is always ready to learn from and with you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HON260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows the content incredibly well and takes time to teach you how to read the difficult books, instead of just expecting you to get it. She is well organized in class and teaches with the intent of making you the best scholar and human you can be--that's the kind of care she gives. Hard grader but worth it&always ready to talk in office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG324H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. very enlightening. Took her for her Dante class. Absolutely incredible. I recommend it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Glyer is a brilliant woman with a lot of heart and a passion for teaching. I took her for a Dante seminar class and loved it. No busywork allowed in her classes but only homework that actually enriches your education. She can sometimes be too abstract and emphasize specific facts/knowledge but overall a great, challenging, worthwhile experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She really makes you work for your A, but if you put in the effort & apply yourself, you will benefit hugely. She is an author, an expert in her field, & a prof. that truly cares about her students & wants them to do well. Her classes are always exciting and interesting. She's engaging & very helpful. Intimidating at first, but a good friend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SENIORSEM
• 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 with her if you can. She runs senior sem as if it's not about your thesis. Pointless busywork and quizzes and readings distract from working on your thesis. She's not clear about what she wants from you in your papers, she is vague in class and then grades harshly. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Glyer is unbelievably smart and really wants to teach her students what she knows. She's a good teacher (tells you what to expect, gives you worthwhile feedback, etc.) Because of this, she challenges you. A lot. But if you show up, do the readings, and do your best to write the papers, you'll become a MUCH better writer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL488H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Glyer's class! She's a brilliant woman who sincerely cares about her students. This class was one of my favorites I've ever taken... she told us at the beginning of the semester that it would change our life, and she was right!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's friendly and brilliant! She's a great scholar and easy to talk to.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG110H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Glyer was the hardest professor I've ever taken by far, but very worthwhile. She cares about her students and will go out of her way to meet with you outside of class. She is also the leading expert on C.S. Lewis, which is really cool. Dr. Glyer is passionate about what she teaches, and you will learn a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Glyer is a great teacher and really helped me to improve my writing technique. She can be tough but it is for your own benefit. Be sure to do the reading because that's what her quizzes are about. She is really beneficial for your writing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Glyer is an amazing professor that will challenge your writing in multiple ways. I was in the honors section of Freshman Writing Seminar and I was surprised at how much work there was. However, after taking her class you will be more than prepared for college papers. Take this class! It's hard but rewarding in the end.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTRO115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Everyone should take intro to lit with dr flyer she is a wonderful women both a great teacher and a wonderful spiritual person . This course was difficult , by she made it painless and very fun . I wish I could take all my courses with her :) she relates literature to our lives and opens up our veiw points to enjoy the class even if we don't like r

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You'll either love her teaching or hate it. I'm in the middle. Definitely hard. Wouldn't recommend for 1st semester; take her in the Spring if you can. Make sure you do well on the quizzes because she grades essays very hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took the honors section of Freshman Writing. It was a really hard class, but totally worth it! College papers are now easy, I am soooo glad I took this class. She is nice, caring, personal, and dedicated. Take this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She loves colors!!!!! Seriously, use colors in her class...it helps.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took her freshman writing class at the honors level and it almost killed me! It was so difficult but extremely worth tapping into her ever-expanding passion for writing and knowledge of the subject. Inspired me and gave me the courage to become a writing major, she'll push you and make you a better writer. Take her if you're serious about learning!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard but if you want to learn early on in college how to do what the teacher tells you and not what you have learned in the past , then take her for freshman writing. She is very smart and challenges you. I got an A because I read and did the assignments, which are easy if you do the homework.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL405
• 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:

Dr Glyer is extremely passionate about what she loves as well as what she doesn't love...be sure not to get on the ugly end of that. Overall, extremely biased and has become more interesting in personal academic persuits which has effected her interest in students. Gives low grades and can't explain why.Run far away unless you have no other choice.