Susan Cerasano - Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Professor: Susan Cerasano

Department: English

College: Colgate University, Hamilton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really love this professor. She is so helpful, eager to teach, and obviously wants her students to succeed. Her grading standards are so clear and she really is not that difficult of a grader as long as you act interested in the class, attend lectures, and make a concerted effort to write the papers. The paper topics are super easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took the same Shakespeare class twice, with different professors, and Cerasano noticed and was like "You're not fooling me, now you have to read the entire works of Marlowe in addition to the regular class." (She's super into Marlowe.) And I was like fair enough, so I did, and I've been a Marlowe fan ever since. I had a blast with her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL458
• 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:

Wonderful class. So interesting and just a pleasure to go to class. Cerasano knows so much and it is great to hear her insights. Sometimes comes off as abrupt but just a fabulous professor. Shakespeare with her is also fabulous and would highly recommend any class with her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• 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:

Her class literally made my sophomore year! Inspired me to change majors and sparked my interest in poetry again. Class was always funny and yes reading is a part of the class, big deal whiners. I thought it was silly to need to read aloud the texts but it helped with clarity. Would recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

I came across this site by accident and I am absolutely floored about some of the negative comments. I attended Colgate in the late 80's and Professor Cerasano provided an entertaining and educational classes on English Literature and she helped me with class selection and the requirements needed for my English Major.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• 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 found that the negative reviews on this website for this professor do not reflect Cerasano. I had no interest in english and took this course to fulfill a requirement, yet she made the material very interesting and I actually enjoyed the class. I didn't participate a lot and still got an A- so I definitely wouldn't say she plays favorites.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FSEM151
• 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:

Absolutely terrible teacher. She is a useless advisor, a very biased grader, and a dull professor. She plays favorites during class and gives no reason for her grading. Her favorite students receive the highest grades on papers. Class is extremely boring.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FSEM151
• 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:

I did not enjoy this class at all...very hard. She plays extreme favorites, and this is reflected in her grading. Class is also very boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL266
• 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:

Very passionate and knowledgeable, but plays favorites in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love this woman. She taught my brother 10 years ago and I have taken every course I can with her at Colgate now. Seriously she is really great to have in the morning cause she tries to get people involved. She plays hardcore favorites though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

My fave Colgate prof so far! Very interesting class discussions, fair on papers and really friendly and funny- most recent advice from her to us "dont kiss any birds" to avoid the bird flu...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about what she teaches, fair grader, makes shakespeare accessible and fun.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

amazing class. worth the effort. reminds me of one of my favorite high school english teachers, but better.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• 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:

Intimidating but definitely worth it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FSEM002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

nice lady, she's also very helpful as an FSEM advisor

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So intimidating she is hard to approach.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought she was great. If you have problems go to her. She can be scary at times, but don't be intimidated and you will be fine. I thought it was a solid class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FSEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was not very helpful at all, very unfriendly, and her lectures were so dull.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• 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:

Great class. Very interesting and difficult. Definately worth the work though. Very insightful and intriguing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

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