Shirley Kahlert - Merced College, Merced, CA

Professor: Shirley Kahlert

Department: English

College: Merced College, Merced, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While there is a lot of reading-- it isn't as difficult as you would think just very time consuming. SO with lots of reading comes lots of annotating, but the good thing is there is not many essays to write (plus there's plenty of time to write them). Gives extra credit if you get help from tutors in the ILC! Taking the class once is enough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's an understanding person if you are a genuine person. She was very understanding in my emotional distress after a close friend of mine died. she allowed me to take the mid-term I had missed. with that aside, she gives great feedback about where you should take your essays for their strongest quality. I am very grateful to her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Weekly schedule is incredibly confusing, and unclear of when the due dates actually are. Tons of essays, and a TON of reading. My bf is a tutor at the college and the book for 01a she had us get was "Everything's an Argument". He told me this is the book usually used for the next higher English level! Her grading was contradictory sometimes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is rude! if you have a question she will no doubt make you look like a fool in front of the whole class! would not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM01H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kahlert is a lot more fluid in regards to deadlines and assignment criteria than other professors I've had. Once you get used to the lax atmosphere, her reverence for the humanities is contagious. I didn't think I would enjoy classics like the Iliad or Dante's Inferno but her attitude and humor makes the material approachable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring and makes class very uninteresting. Unorganized and tends to say assignments are due much earlier than originally assigned. Also not afraid to humiliate and judge you in front of classmates. Would NOT recommend this professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wise woman and is willing to help if you seek help. If you do your work and you will get an A. Prep papers and have HER review them before turning them in, that's how I received 100% on all the writing projects. She lets you rewrite all your papers until you get your desired grade. Learning community with political science is a very fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG6A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not too many assignments. Lots of reading. Few group projects and papers. Tests questions come straight from the study guide we create in class. Super passionate about Literature and it shows in her teaching style. She is very cultured and goes into depth on topics we are interested in. Has a sense of humor and I am always looking forward to class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG01A
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever, would never take her again. My essays always received low scores even though I would have a tutor check them. She accused me of plagiarizing even though on TurnItIn it showed it was my own work. She would also make you feel really dumb in class for asking a question.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. She doesn't teach anything, she just judges you, and tells you to go write papers and then tells you everything you did wrong. And on top of an essay you have due you have 3 other things you need to get done in order to pass. I'm never taking her again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken in my educational career. She doesn't do much on helping you but rather judging you and sending you to a tutor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• 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:

Professor Shirley's class is a challenge; there are many readings, annotations, and classwork that is expected to be done, however, they are not difficult if you do not procrastinate. Shirley is a fair grader and offers great advice on essays. Plus, she allows many rewrites! Do your work on time and with effort and you will pass this class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was not my favorite at first; however, I will miss it. Yes its tough, but Professor Kahlert gives multiple opportunities to bring up your grade. She is willing to take the time to help, if you ask. She can not force someone to do what they do not want to do, simple as that. one last thing, read the books, read the books.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL01B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shirley is pretty generous for her tests (gives 125100 for points). Yes, there are many writing assignments but it is an English class. She does allow you to choose what you will be writing your paper on, and what type of paper (comparecontrast, argument, analysis, etc). We also had 3-4 potlucks, not including once when she brought ice cream in.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, I enjoyed the class. Almost everyone dropped by the end of the semester because the syllabus changed often and due dates were not clear. I worked very hard to come to class everyday and did all the reading and took the advice she gave me on all of my papers. Beware - she will openly critique and call out people for being "dumb".

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There's a reason they assign you a sister class with one of the best teachers on Campus. If they didn't no one would take this class. She is an extremely hard grader, with a confusing grading system as well. Will embarrass you on a whim. Assigns something, then says it's not due, but the next class day it was due. Would not take again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unorganized, rude, and not afraid to embarrass you in front of class about your business.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shirley Kahlert is a tough teacher, but she is fair. The grade you get is the one you earned. She lets you know what is expected of you and it is up to you to deliver. There is a lot of reading involved but it is to your benefit. She helps you write perfect essays so that you don't get in trouble for plagiarizing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im sorry but she is not a great professor. Sure she offers redo's but she wants a clear paper with maybe with 1 error. She refers you to office hours but with so many people waiting for her, be ready to wait a while. Her assignments are sometimes irrelevant and does not like repeating things, so be ready to be confused on the assignments.