Sonia Hofkosh - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Sonia Hofkosh

Department: English

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved Frankenstein's sisters with Hofkosh. She's organized and passionate about the material. The whole concept of the class was refreshing and interesting, and she did a great job facilitating class discussions. She's also very accessible outside of class to talk about papers, classes, anything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Repetitive. Not open to alternative views. Talks over students. I was very excited to learn about Brit lit but was disappointed by how bs some of her readings were and how defensive she becomes when they are questioned. Her grading is unfair in that if you throw back at her what she says in class you'll be fine, but otherwise you're screwed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG22
• 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 really nice and helpful, but I think she needs to reign in some of the conversations in the large classes because there's so much material to cover and it's hard to hear her insights since we go off on so many tangents

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really smart professor, knows her material very well and ties lectures together cohesively. Her enthusiasm for the content and unintimidating demeanor enable students to feel at ease in her class. Although she is a difficult prof, she is extremely fair. I hope to take another class with her in the future.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG52
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hofkosh is definitely encouraging of class envolvement, she's sweet, and she's enthusiastic. However, she barely references the text during class, tends to get too bs-y, and can spend way too long discussing one topic. There's a lot of material- survey course- but you can always hide if need be.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, knows her stuff, cares about students. Tends to assign WAY too much critical reading, though. Overall a fabulous professor

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the all-time best. So helpful and sweet.