Flower Braswell - University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Professor: Flower Braswell

Department: English

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EH423
• 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:

This was the only senior English course that I was able to squeeze into this summer. I have never been a poetry buff, and I certainly had no interest in Chaucer, but I left the class with a true appreciation for both. Dr. Braswell isn't the easiest teacher--she expects students to think deeply and write well--but she IS a GREAT teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be forewarned, she often does not come through on her promises. She promised us a study guide for our second exam, and then two days before the test sent us an email stating, "the test will cover material from our lectures and the readings we have covered since the last test."

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was not very helpful at all. She promised "study guides" and sent us an email two days before the test stating that "the test will cover material from our lectures in class and your readings".

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHAUCEN
• 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. Braswell is an awesome teacher. I love her subject now (Medieval English literature) and I definitely did not before I took her class. However, she is a difficult professor, certainly not an easy grader, and is definitely harder on men than women. Truth be told, I learned a lot, but I feel I deserved a higher grade (I got a B).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EH470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She grades toughly on men and easier on women from what I saw of other papers in the class. Sometimes wandered off subject and laughed at her own jokes a bit too much. Knows the material well, though. Used to talk about horses too much in some classes since she rides all the time. Also she used to be kind of hot but has gotten fat.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EH221
• 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:

By far the best professor I've had to date. She illuminated her subject in a way that was amazing. Those who say she is "too hard" should return to high school- she is reasonably difficult for a college professor. (I'm not sure about the class number, it was British/Irish Lit. I)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EHYAY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favorite teacher! She's looking details and topic sentences. Super fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EH221
• 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:

LOVE HER! She knows the material, is very helpful, and kind. She does grade hard, but if you read the material, pay attention in class, and ask her any questions you might have, there is no reason for you not to do well. I plan on taking another class with her in the Fall.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG470
• 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 have had Dr Braswell for two classes, and every semester look for other opportunities to learn from her. As others have said, she knows her stuff inside and out. I have had her 200 and 400 level classes and she has never been anything but gracious, helpful and informative to everyone. If she is "hard," go back to HS.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This lady is basically amazing. The only reason you won't do well in this course is if you aren't willing to approach her. Seriously, if you pretty much suck at English, just go to her office or speak with her after class. She'll even look at any papers you have to write for her and tell you where to go from there and/or how to clean said paper up.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EH301
• 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:

HATE HER. GAVE ME A F.... I MADE ALL B AND C AND GOT A F.....THEN SHE WOULD NOT RETURN MY EMAILS... BUT I TOOK THE CLASS OVER WITH A GOOD PROFESSOR AND MADE AN A...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Highly disorganized teacher. Assignments are very vague. Too hard to please when it comes to papers. I realize that teachers can't give overly easy papers but in her class it's ridicules. Nice lady but probably doesn't need to be a teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EH000
• 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:

I attempted to take her for Aurthurian Literature and she did not know a damn thing about the legend of Author. She told us that she had no answers, yet she gave an assignment and gave most of us F's. I have no idea what she taught the others that rated her but she will never teach me anything else

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EH470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Braswell is awesome. Don't take her class if you're looking for an easy A, but rather enroll in her courses if you actually want to learn something. She is a great instructor!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EH370
• 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:

Yes, Braswell will take time out to talk with you about your horrible grades. However, she is very hard, very meticulate (about what you'll never know) because she is so vague! Yeah, Chaucer was 'interesting,' but working overtime to get F's just isn't! I suggest you take another professor. One that will be very CLEAR on grading/assignments, etc.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very personable, very helpful. Be prepared to work. Interesting class! Great lady

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHAUCER
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice woman but probably the most frustrating professor I've ever had. Lectures are very discussion-heavy, making class interesting but also very difficult to know what to study. Her assignments are also vague and open to the point having to guess what it is she wants. She is, however, very open to talking with you and helping out.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EH470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Braswell is a magnificent professor and a wonderful person. Although she is a tough professor, she is willing to assist her students in any way possible. She is detailed oriented and extremely knowledgeable. You will definitely learn a lot in any class she teaches.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class will definately make you think. She is a little tough, but if you have questions she is more than happy to discuss anything with you. She is very informative and funny. Don't take this class unless you are wiling to be challenged. She can definately do that for you!!!I usually make C's but she was so clear that I actually made a B.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The was the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. The paper topics she assigns were so difficult, and she is a VERY tough grader. She told my FRESHMAN english class that she usually teaches graduate classes, and she should stick to those! Dont take her classes unless you are planning on not having a life outside of this class!