Monica Giacoppe - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: Monica Giacoppe

Department: English

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LITR319
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a sweet woman! Monika's Atwood course was amazing. So many great texts, so get ready to read. 2 papers, one about a month in and the final paper. Take this class! Highly enjoyable!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AAID201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Readings in Humanities: Yes, there is a lot of reading, but there are few quizzes, and you know about them in advance. She is really passionate about her class material, but the topics are really interesting. The quizzes are quite general so don't worry about those. She teaches her interpretation but wants to hear your ideas. Would take it again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LITR363
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is not easy, but not impossible. If you have a problem or are unclear about how she wants her papers written you NEED to talk to her. She helped me numerous times rewrite the same paper until it finally clicked. You need to participate, it will really help your grade in the long run.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RIH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She seems to grade on personal opinion and not the facts that are presented. Very boring material, definitely not an easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LITR319
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her for 20th & 21st International Novels. She is very flexible and willing to work with students with any issue. She is very passionate/energetic about her classes and is a good teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LIT334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for African American Women writers and she was fantastic. She's always incredibly friendly and energetic about everything. Whenever you speak in class you can see her lean in and look you in the eye because she wants to hear your take on the books you're reading. She's really a great professor. I have no complaints.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LITR319
• 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:

Took her for Danticat author studies. I learned so much in this class and it was really interesting. Monika cares very much for her students and is extremely passionate about the material. The class was lots of hard work, but so worth it! Monika is fantastic and I wish I could take her for every class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FEMINISTTHEORY
• 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:

She taught comparative feminist theory; She's very approachable and friendly, and I really enjoyed her class! The assignments were really fun and the class was very discussion-based. I'm definitely taking her again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LITR334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Giacoppe is one of the nicest professors! I'm not sure why she has so much negative feedback. She has high standards, but is always willing to discuss your work. She genuinely cares about her students. Just weekly responses, a few essays.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LITR363
• 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:

I have taken her for two 300 classes and I love her. She is very kind, and actually cares about my existence outside the classroom. If you are a hard worker: you get the A. If you do not, well, you will simply not. However, if you want to become a better student, take her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LITR319
• 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:

WORST teacher i have ever had. INCONSIDERATE, IN-HUMAN! doesn't like to deal with issues of her own. Goes behind students' backs and manipulates them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LITR319
• 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:

An absolutely unfair, horrible professor. Doesn't respond to emails regularly but tells you to "Keep emailing her". Has 0 consideration for students with disabilities. Overall, a horrible class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LITR222
• 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:

Very unfair grader. Would not recommend taking her unless you absolutely love what she is teaching, very boring class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LITR204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm really quite shocked by all of the negative feedback! I think Prof G is an excellent professor. She is so well spoken and considerate of her students opinions. Her grading is fair and more importantly, I found her always willing to work with her students on their writing progress.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOSC223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great teacher, I feel like everyone who left negative comments probably didn't do the work required for their classes. I love the way she structures her classes, and yes, if you don't do the reading or care about the class you're gonna have a hard time, but otherwise she's not unreasonably difficult. You get out of the class what you put in

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RDNGHMNT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's an easy teacher if you know how to write - lots of reading (for Readings in Humanities), if you dont participate in class she wont like you! Also, she's a feminist so she doesn't like guys as much. 3 papers, she gives you a chance to rewrite them, all the quizes are so easy

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's really not that bad, yes, the material is boring and you talk about fast-food for the whole year, but it really isn't too bad. If you are a good writer take her because that's all you are graded on. 4 essays and an 8 page research paper. No final and no midterm, and she doesn't take attendance (although i'd recommend still going).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RIH101
• 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:

Seriously take my advise and don't take any classes with her... I had to drop her class because she was such a horrible teacher and I was going to get a bad grade. I took it again with a prof. who actually knows how to teach and got an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, knows a lot about writing and you can learn some useful things about writing skills. If you are not a good writer don't take her, grade is 4 essays and an 8 page research paper. No midterm or final but she is a tough grader but allows revisions.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a tough critic but you learn a lot about your writing and how to fix it. She doesn't focus on style so much, but more of the facts. I listen when she talks because it's so fast and in depth you have to keep up but overall she as a helpful teacher.