Lydia Hearn - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Lydia Hearn

Department: English

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lydia is honestly so amazing. It isn't hard to get a good grade as long as you actually turn in your work and try. (Lydia is hella chill!) In high school I felt like my English classes were pointless, but Lydia actually has taught me the skills I need to be prepared for college writing. You're blessed if you take her! I took her for 211, 1A, & 2H.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can tell she loves her job and cares about her students. Lydia wants to see her students succeed in class. She does give a load of readings but she usually goes over them during lecture. I got a B+ in her class I could have gotten an A if I applied myself more but she is great! JUST DO YOUR PAPERS AND READINGS!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lydia Hearn is a great professor! She is very open-minded and intelligent. I am a better writer because of her help and awesome feedback! I would totally reccommend her class if you are trying to learn and improve on your writing skills! I wouldnt reccommend the class if you want an easy A! Good Luck!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hearn is super smart. I took her EWRT2 honors class and I learned a TON. She will definitely make you work for the high grade, but it's totally worth it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ELIT11
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! She likes to hear new ideas or takes on poetry. She also provides a pdf with all the poems, but sometimes I didn't read the poem before class and it was all good. Overall, she's a great teacher and her class was incredibly fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lydia Is one of the best professors at De Anza! I have taken four quarters with her because obviously her lectures and grading are awesome! don't be lazy because yes there are papers and readings that need to be done, but what you put in is really what you get. She challenges her students to be better writers, she is not a tough grader!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you respect her, she'll respect you. Apart from the reading, which is typical in any college course, she is an amazing professor and real passionate in her profession. Really recommend taking her if you plan on getting an A in English. :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her online ewrt 2 has A LOT OF HW compared to my older english onlince class. She also grades hard so watch out. Lots of reading and tasks due every other day. Donreally like her system. I also feel that she isnt very understanding and assumes that you didnt do your previous work because of a low score. Not every understanding and not lenient.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ELIT48B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lydia is a fantastic educator. Her course required a mountain of reading, but she is very realistic about what's possible and creates opportunities to catch up. She grades papers pretty tough but gives plenty of feedback to help with your writing skills. Very open-minded and understanding about personal situations that take you out of class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lydia has such a great way to get us to get her class involved, BUT she does require a lot of work which you do see pay off. I have taken 2 classes with her and is the English teacher I've has so far. She has really great readings and is very much discussed in class. She gives you everything that will be on the online quiz SO MAKE SURE YOU SHOW UP

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed her class. She gave us leeway over what we wanted to write our papers about which allowed my creativity to run wild. I got an A, but it was tough and she grades hard and has lots of criticism. This was difficult for me at times, as I'm not used to having my writing criticized but ultimately, it made me a better writer.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ELIT48C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lydia is a very good professor. Though, her format is quite specific. She allows students to do most of the discussion, which, while it is nice, can have some drawbacks if you'd like to focus on certain aspects of the texts. You do read quite a lot, but it's not hard as long as you follow the schedule on the syllabus and don't procrastinate.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ELIT46C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is great! Her class was not super easy, but it was not super hard. Lydia is awesome.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

She really cares about her students but you need to put in effort! She helps in any way she can! I took her for a remedial class as well and I was nervous about taking EWRT1A but she helped me get through it and I learned a lot. I highly recommend taking her class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

best teacher you can have for English. She's is great, and she cares about her students. As long as you show effort she will work with you. The essays aren't hard at all, and as long as you turn in your assigned work on time you will do great. she makes the class fun and its never boring. She loves her students and is easy to reach. i loved her

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

have this Best Eng prof for online 1B in spring2016 !!!Take this class u have to catch up all4-unit reading assigmts for 4papers total,do all forum discussions&take lec and novel quizzes(offer ex crds). That's all!! Tips to get A:try not to lose many points from the quizzes(easy), give quotas for paper gradings. so take time then easyA for sure!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 46C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 7 English classes so far at De Anza (2 w/ Lydia) and of the seven classes, I've had 5 excellent teachers, but Lydia is by far the BEST! Her exams are hard and her lectures go fast, but if you actually try, you'll do fine. Hw10% participation10% essay(s)35% 2 exams45%. She's brilliant, understanding, genuine, and hilarious. TAKE HER!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ELIT48B
• 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:

This was my first class as an English major, I was so nervous but Lydia completely changed how I look at lit. All you need to do to pass is read everything, take notes, participate in class. You're not required to read everything closely but expects you to know what your talking about in class. Very helpful, very clear, VERY NICE. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lydia is so amazing! First of all she has a great personality, never a dull moment in her class. She will always be there for you, and has a great sense of humor. Do expect to read, but the books are actually really interesting. She's a hard grader, but you'll feel like you're actually learning something. I do HIGHLY RECOMMEND her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best online class I have taken. Directions were clear and thorough and the YouTube lectures with the slides are very helpful. She is easy to reach and is willing to help you do well in her class.