Janet Gardner - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Janet Gardner

Department: English

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENL300
• 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:

A beacon of enthusiasm and love for literature. Prof. Gardner's attitude is infectious, and she knows her stuff about literature. A splendid professor for anyone enthusiastic about literature. For those who aren't give her a try anyway. If she can't get you into reading, you're probably a lost cause. :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gardner is a fantastic teacher who knows her material well. She provided insightful comments on all assignments. She demanded her students break the conformity of essay assignments and try something new. The best part about her class is how discussion-based it is. Talking worked out ever bit of writer's block. I highly recommend her!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENLDRMA
• 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:

Took the Modern Drama course and actually enjoyed it! that's coming from a STRAIGHT male hahaha Very good professor who is extremely helpful

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Janet is a great professor! I loved her class even though it was just 101 because she was so much fun and did her best to make the class interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENL361
• 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:

Wicked nice lady and very smart. Don't take her class if you want an easy A. As the class goes along the assignments get tougher and more painful to complete. She never returns anything on time yet expects you to be timely in everything from attendence to assignments. She can be very unclear about most, if not all, assignments. Good Luck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

professor dardner is one of the best professors at umass. there is nothing bad about her class, i recommend her very strongly to everyone who has the option of taking her...outstanding class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENL400
• 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:

Much reading, much homework, not much input from teacher. Very uptight, stiff, and very unimaginative. Likes to pretend she's elite traditionalist. What's the point? Expects timeliness in everything from students yet does not return papers on time. Very little feedback from her. You'll be learning more from your classmates. Don't bother.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Loved her. She is very helpful when it comes to her students as long as you are showing an effort. Just keep up with the work and you will do fine. Don't miss a lot of classes, she is stick on attendance

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This one really knows her subject matter, especially when it comes to Shakespeare. She makes time to help out students and really can get you interested in something you would have never expected. Don't show up late or you have to recite a sonnet.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AFEW
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm sure she can teach, just not everybody. An elitist of the first order with very little to be elite about. I got "Bs" in her class by playing along.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

pompous a**. don't take her class unless you want to hear about how smart she is.very dry, boring class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEARE
• 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:

very interesting. fair.....just don't be late

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEARE
• 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:

Fair grader, really smart and gets into the subject matter. One of the best professors I've had

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Janet is likable and takes a real interest in her students. She keeps classes interesting, and she's smart as hell. Ask her to quote some Beowulf in Old English!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Intelligent, but a bit stiff. Workshopping is a bit tedious, and the class format is a bit too structured and 'dry' for my taste. Her classes are relatively easy, and once you take one, you'll pretty much know the drill.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENL
• 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:

I am an alumni and have taken many of Janet's courses. She was not easy but she is definately one of the best English teachers at UMD. Anyone who really WANTS to learn English cannot afford to miss her classes!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENL299
• 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:

excellent prof, engaging conversations...truly loves what she does!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENL319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fabulous! She's so nice and makes you feel good even when you give a sucky comment. She's so intelligent and you'll learn lots.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENL101H
• 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:

Awesome class on visual literacy. If you can write passionately, do. Don't back off. Great editting lessons and overall amazing learning experience

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENL361
• 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:

Very informative and highly intelligent. She knows her material well and presents the material effectively. She is receptive to student's questions and discussions. I highly recommend her classes. You leave her classes a much better writer and thinker