Karen Dykstra - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Professor: Karen Dykstra

Department: English

College: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIING201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dykstra was my favorite in her department. I had no issues in her course because I took good notes, paid attention in class, and did what I was told to do. I'm not sure what others are complaining about except the material is hard to understand for those who've never studied it before. Compared to her colleagues, she's a real gem.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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 had professor Dykstra many years ago when I was doing my undergrad. Her clas got me interested in linguistics and I ended up majoring in it, and loved it. I took all of the classes she taught and always found them very useful, and she was a wonderful instructor and person. I learned a lot there.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LIING201
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hated this class and this professor. Her lectures were dry, and very hard to follow. All you are graded on is 3 tests. I showed up to every class and attended every study session before each test. I went to her after the first test and told her I was having a hard time and she told me she couldn't do anything and to study harder.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is hard for someone who knows nothing about linguistics. You have to take good notes in class because the textbook is way too confusing to follow. You have only 3 exams so that can make or break your grade. Studying is a must and you must apply your knowledge of linguistics cumulatively throughout the semester. She will help if you ask.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure why there are so many poor ratings for Professor Dykstra, because she is an excellent teacher. She gives clear, thorough explanations, implores students to come to her for study sessions, or to communicate via email. Group study sessions are held before every exam. Yes, if you want an A in this class you MUST study and come to class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took Intro to Linguistics. It was a really interesting class, and Professor Dykstra is really knowledgeable about the subject matter. There are several small quizzes and three big tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had a great time in Prof. Dykstra's class. She is very entertaining and covers the material excellently.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Karen is great! Made a boring subject interesting. Gave us an option on whether we wanted to be graded on homework (textbook is a must if you choose HW) or just three tests (including the final). Tests weren't hard at all if you attended every lecture and took notes; there were no trick questions or anything. I would most definitely recommend her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This has been one of my favorite classes I've ever taken. You can tell that Karen really has a passion for what she teaches. I came to class every day knowing I would learn something interesting. Any homework assignments were extra credit; only a few tests based on lectures; you don't need a book, but it might help. I never bought the book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LING205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy-going, sweet lady. She makes class fun and interesting. You have to do the work, but it's not overwhelming. I learned a lot from Karen and I cannot wait to take her again next fall. I highly recommend her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LING205
• 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:

She's really an exemplary instructor. I missed a lot of lectures (hence my C) and I really wish I hadn't. The tests aren't difficult if you engage with the class. Also, she picks apart all of the chapters so you only have to read about a sixth of each chapter.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is so confusing. Material is hard to comprehend. Good class if you are a good test taker, if not I wouldn't take it with her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were interesting, and I do recommend making the effort to go to them. The tests were difficult for me and there are only three exams. I would have preferred a little more graded homework or quizzes, but despite my decent grade, I did enjoy the class. I would have preferred a study guide too. Take class if you're a good test taker.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LING205340
• 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:

I want to stress to people that are giving this teacher a low score that in college YOU need to do some of the actual work to succeed. College isn't high school, and you will not be spoon fed information for tests. That said, her classes are fair, interesting, and useful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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:

Very helpful, fun to listen to, and keeps the class interested. A lecture hall class, so attendance not mandatory, but I'd highly suggest making an effort to be there. Loved this class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am good student, that attends class on a regular basis and I got a low B in the class. She's very nice-but...The tests are based on lectures that are hard to sit through and material in the book that is also confusing.A little extra credit or other assignments would be nice because your grade is based on 3 exams ONLY

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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:

Terrible professor. Class is difficult as it is and her teaching doesn't help. 4 tests and a final. That's it. If you're a good test taker, you will pass the class. If not, prepare for the worst. She talks in a monotone voice and rambles about unrelated things. 3/4 of the class would always fall asleep. Don't pick her unless you are have no choice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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:

Awful teacher. I don't ever do rates but I had to for her! I am warning you if you have to take linguistics please try to take a different professor. She is unclear, doesn't help when you ask for it and her exams are unclear. She is useless at explaining and her class is the most boring class I've had yet. DO NOT TAKE HER

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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:

I loved this class. Some of the material is tricky and will require more effort, but overall it is interesting and Karen makes it completely bearable! The study sessions before every test are incredibly useful. Read specific sections she outlines. Overall, thumbs up!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LING201
• 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:

She's a nice person, the class was pretty hard for me. But if you have trouble understanding the material she has study sessions before every test and you can go over it during her office hours. Class was pretty hard for me, but it was fun at times.