Mary Welch - Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Professor: Mary Welch

Department: English

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYS100H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Welch taught our FYS class on the misconceptions and realities of Political Alignments. I really enjoyed this class although it was a LOT of long articles and two bigger projects. I learned a lot from the discussion and gained an opinion on controversial issues. You use both books she asks for, and grades fairly.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FYS100H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Welch was such a great FYS professor! She is very educated and I learned a lot, but the class was still very easy. She made us all feel as though our opinions mattered in the class, and I really appreciated that. There are very few assignments, and the only deadlines for them are midterm and the end of the semester. Take her class!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• 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 got a lot more out of this than I expected for FYS. The entire class was spent discussing relevant and challenging topics in society. It was basically like an English class on argumentation and politics. She was overall great. Just participate. There were some long writing prompts but it was an awesome class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• 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:

Go to class, contribute to discussion, do the prompts and you'll be fine. Very laid back, awesome prof. would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Very good teacher for FYS. Very laid back and does a good job of class discussion. You don't have to read all the handouts, just come to class, be active in class, and write the prompts and you will do fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had to choose 3 essays to do but they were not hard at all. Professor Welch is laid back and really nice! She does take attendance. She gave her final about 2 weeks early!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FYS100H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you do the essays you can pass. She grades pretty easily and class just consisted of discussions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Welch is the best choice for FYS at MU. Her section is designed to be informative and actually provide students with relevant information. There are only 4 writing assignments, a midterm and final project for grades, so try your best, show up to class, and participate with the class and you'll learn something and pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• 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:

Welch is simply a wonderful professor. There's some reading involved (three books you have to buy), but nothing over the top.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Welch for first year seminar. Unlike some seminar classes, her's was actually informative and useful. We talked about critical thinking skills that were actually beneficial to first year students. Even though it was a 90 minute class she rarely kept us past 45 minutes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took her for FYS, so it was a pointless class. I RARELY showed up, missing weeks here and there. All of the work required was online, some quizzes were given in class. Overall, she was a great instructor when I was there. She was nice and we have discussions every class. Like I said, FYS, so it wasn't all that fun. I passed with an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I only had her for FYS, which is a completely pointless class but she made it so much easier to tolerate. She is very interested in what her students have to say and is always willing to listen even if an opinion differs for her own. Was honestly very disappointed when this class ended, I would love to take a class of hers again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very chill, real, and nice

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a fair, kindhearted professor. There's a lot of class discussion, but she keeps them relevant and interesting to the students so that you always feel like you have some input. I enjoyed the class and would totally recommend her to anyone looking for an easy A!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I have ever taken in my life. I would rather take anatomy over again. She is horrible and grouchy. Do NOT take this class. She makes you do pointless group activities every day.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mary is a great professor! She loves discussion and hearing other opinions. Her grading criteria is very clear. Super nice! Take her class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FYS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class was super easy. We read three books but I never finished them. The whole class is discussion so make sure to participate, but don't worry if you're shy. Towards the end of the year she lets you out extremely early. The discussions are really interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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:

Texting the World is an awesome class at Marshall, and taught by an even better professor. The required readings are so fun to read, and the discussion in class is great! You will learn and expand your knowledge, and ability to critically think in this class. GO FOR IT! Professor Welch is just awesome.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hard class but very enjoyable. A lot of reading though. Professor Welch is nice, easy to get a hold of, and willing to help her students!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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 is an absolutely incredible instructor. She'll get you to look at novels from alternative perspectives and apply the analyses to life outside of the classroom, too, which makes the work feel more useful and meaningful. I'd definitely recommend taking her. She is always very helpful in the writing process. Her Feminist perspective is refreshing.