Susan Tilka - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Susan Tilka

Department: English

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG3303
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The entire class is based off of your major; all of the documents are tied to your major in some way shape or form. She can be highly confusing, she'll say she wants something, and you'll correct it, but when you get your paper back it will be in the incorrect format. I wouldn't recommend taking this class, but if you do, GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2310
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love English. I'm kinda awesome at English. I know. Bragging. Gross. This class, though. Wow. D's all the way. She's unclear, grades ruthlessly, talks about how stupid students are in front of other students, & doesn't understand good writing. She says there's no thesis or there isn't an argument, but it's there. Clearly there. DO NOT TAKE HER!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2310
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST. CLASS. EVER...... This professor is by far the worst college professor i have ever taken in my entire college career. She doesn't post or even use any sort of power points during her lectures. She rambles about stuff that really isn't relevant to her tests. Awful grader and not helpful whatsoever. If you are forced to take her, good luck

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this professor to anyone. Her expectations are not clearly outlined. Her exams were a blindside because of her expectations not being communicated effectively. I went to every class and don't feel like I learned anything from her. Avoid if possible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2310
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

4 exams. 3 multiple choice/essay. Final is multiple choice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2310
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

textbook information used but you can google the readings and save $60. only 4 assignments- 3 tests and an essay. essay was graded harshly (usually I get A/B on essays easily, had to work for a C.) 3 tests were harsh and you had to write an essay for 2 of them. attendance not mandatory, but dont take this class. most harsh grader ive ever had

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG3301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Skip her and take a different prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG2320
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She does not post grades on TRACS or return assignments until the final unless you go to her office hours. I, unfortunately, had work during those. I have never struggled in an English or Literature class in my life, yet I got a D in her class. I had 4's on both of my Enlish AP tests in high school. She is very rude and condescending.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is not one to give out A's which sucks, but she's really animated and a good teacher. Just go to lecture and you will do fine on the tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vague in expectations and doesn't use TRACS. Tough on essays, but easy multiple choice tests. (her tests are 1/2 essay and 1/2 multiple choice)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG3303
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am a junior in college and have had many professors, all of whom I liked some aspect of. She is by far the worst. Setting aside how high strung and condescending she is, she is a poor instructor. She will not use TRACs so if you miss any class you will fail. she verbally sets vague expectations on papers then grades them ruthlessly. Stay away.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She expects you to listen and not to provide questions or feedback. Must go to class or you will miss handouts and she doesn't post slides online. Only cares about her interpretation. Easy class to get a B or A if you want it. Two Tests with an essay and multiple choice. One out of class essay as a test grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG3303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. Offers writing help outside of the classroom but feedback is typically useless, since the corrections she tells you to make on your paper is usually what she'll end up deducting points off of. Made the changes she wanted me to make but was completely useless since she changes her mind from one minute to the next.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2320
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was fairly difficult, mainly because the text isn't written in Modern English. She only assigns 4 grades for the whole semester: 3 tests and a paper. Be prepared to multiple choice and essay portions on tests. Overall a difficult course, and she wasn't very helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader, you really have to work. Don't miss classes, she doesn't take attendance but since she doesn't use TRACS the only information you have to go off of is in the class itself. Made a C on the out of class essay I spent hours on. Ended up making a B (miraculously) overall. Only 4 grades: 3 tests and the essay.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tilka does not use any visual aid, only reads the readings to you, adds additional info. Tests were pretty easy (A's on both), but the out of class essay was graded pretty harshly(I made a C, which is unusual for me in writing.) Make sure to read over the handouts, only passed out in class. She doesn't use TRACS at all. Tough, but I learned a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER No structure Does not engage students Reads/talks fast entire class Gives too much info & all is 'important' for exams, word for word Expects too much on essays yet does not teach well, acts as if it is a writing intensive course! Goes off topic Repeats herself Basically teaching yourself if you take her! Vague unclear grading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH3303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never had a professor this bad. Does not give clear feedback on assignments, hard to read handwriting, very hard grader, and extremely back and forth on what she wants. Only her edits are right. Even after she tears your paper up with corrections and you do them to her specifications, YOU ARE STILL WRONG!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I heard this class was going to be hard, but it turned out ok. Really study for the tests because she gives out a lot of information to cover. Half of the tests are essays that she grades extremely hard. Know your people, themes, and poems. Read the book! Read the poems! Asking for help is an option, but she seems distant or stingy. Go to class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 2310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was my worst professor ever. The lectures themselves are very boring and she doesn't do anything but read the material out to you, which you should have done out of class. Also, she pushes a lot of work off to her student teachers and isn't much help. My advice? Go for another Brit Lit professor.