Mary Klayder - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor: Mary Klayder

Department: English

College: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klayder is so wonderful. Take this class. You will have a great time with the reading, the discussions, and the projects. She does not make the class terribly challenging. Dr. Klayder really truly cares about her students and wants them to walk out of class seeing the world in diverse and authentic ways. LOVE her! Have fun and speak up!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely one of my favorite professors. I was ready for this class to be a typical English class, but it definitely was different. She really cares about her students and challenges you to look deep inside yourself and your way of thinking. Go to office hours, even if it is just to chat. Highly recommend having her as a professor!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the coolest teachers at KU. Ask her about meeting Kanye. She's a great person, doesn't usually forget a face, and really cares about her students. Highly recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mary is absolutely one of the best professors I have had! She is very much about having fun while learning and prioritizing the process over the grade (You never really have to worry about your grade). She is also the perfect professor for someone who may not be the biggest fan of English classes as well as those who love English! She's the best!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HON190
• 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 love this woman to pieces. She opened so many doors for me, and this is as of my first semester freshman year! If you have the opportunity to take any class or study abroad trip with her--DO IT.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love her so much. She makes ENGL 105 accessible to everyone and focuses on the thinking and appraisal of culture rather than the fine details of it. I personally hate English but I'm really glad I took this requirement with her. Put in some honest effort and you'll get a great grade. Visit her office hours too, even if it's not class-related!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mary Klayder is the best! She's really funny, cares about her students, and genuinely loves what she does. This honors english course is a pretty easy class, but you still get a lot out of it. There's not a lot of work--it's mainly reading and discussion. I didn't read a single book and got by just fine with sparknotes. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL492
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The 2017 London Review was one of the best classes I've taken at KU. Mary is wise, witty, and inspirational in so many ways. I can't wait to travel with her more!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HNRS492
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is so motivational and really caring and an amazing professor / woman.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a really great teacher, and I loved her English 105 class! I really like English, but even my classmates who don't like the subject as much thought she was a great teacher. She's very understanding, and she really wants all of her students to succeed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• 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 am not a huge fan of writing papers and never have been, but in Mrs. Klayder's class, she made it kind of fun. She was very open to any kind of perspective you wanted to take on your papers. If you have a specific style of writing, she'll understand and help you develop it. Also, class discussions were always interesting and funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• 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:

She lives up to the hype, even for English-haters like myself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HNRS492
• 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 went on the London Review with Mary and had possibly the best time of my life. In terms of class, she's super helpful and easy-going. It's always clear that she cares about her students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mary is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's exceptionally kind and inspirational, and is overall WONDERFULLY AMAZING. The class is not stressful. Enjoy her class and be yourself, I know I felt sad at the end of the semester when I left my classmates. Don't forget to read!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mary is one of the most wonderful professors I have encountered at KU. She's so caring and helpful. She genuinely wants her students to succeed. As long as you put in your share of the work, she will make sure that you can do well. She's the kind of professor that you can talk to about more than just class, and she cares about what you think.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klayder is very helpful. If you don't receive an A your first time, she'll let you turn in papers until you get the A. She has a final and its very easy as long as you read the material. Awesome professor. If you don't get an A, that's your fault.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Klayder! I am an engineering major and not a huge English class fan, but I really liked her class. She was very helpful and you can tell she genuinely enjoys teaching and interacting with students. She does assign a lot of books and you are expected to participate in class but she is very helpful and understanding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HNRS190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mary Klayder is an outstanding professor. I've taken two classes with her at Ku as well as studied abroad on the British Summer Institute. She's spectacular! Would recommend ANY course by her!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL492
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mary is exceptional. I'm not an English major, but her classes have been some of my favorites. You learn so much more than how to write well - you grow as a person.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Klayder is the best english professor I have ever had. She is truly passionate about her subject, and as long as you participate in class and are engaged, this class will be so easy and interesting.