Isabelle Lachat - University of Delaware

Professor: Isabelle Lachat

Department: Humanities

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ARTH209
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her Early Medieval Art class that she was covering this semester for Nees. She was extremely helpful when you asked for it and offered a chance to rewrite our first paper since we didn't know what to expect from her. As long as you talk with her and show interest, participate in class, and keep up on readings, you won't have any problem!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lachat is passionate about what she does and expects you to be too. She gives reading assignments (often lengthy) for practically every class period and assigns a heavy workload of written work. Go to her office hours or set up a meeting before turning anything in, because she will give feedback that may save your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Lachat. She is such a wonderful woman that really cares about her students. She is very accommodating and although she is a tough grader, she offers plenty of opportunities for help and is always willing to meet with you. The lectures are also very interesting, you basically just look at crazy photos and discuss them the whole time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if it's for a breadth requirement. It's an interesting class but shes condescending and a harsh grader. She also thinks shes hilarious and it gets on your nerves early.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her Reinventing the Middle Ages colloquium was very difficult. The material was interesting, but she assigns long, pedantic readings. She rarely gives A's. Participation really matters for your grade too. She's really passionate about the Middle Ages, so if you like history, then you'll be fine, but if you don't, then get ready for a long semester!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ARTH209
• 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:

She's fairly nice although VERY demeaning. She says things like "Clearly...." and "Right..????" and it makes the students feel stupid. She also name drops colleagues that she has worked with and gets very defensive of early medieval art. Honestly....she's a nice person all in all but don't take her class. She'll make you feel inadequate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FYE101
• 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:

Not very nice to most of the students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is fantastic. all we did every day was talk about different photos and pieces of artwork. she really enjoys her students opinions so speak up to get extra points. she is really goofy and fun. she is a very tough grader but if you try you should be fine. essays are basically the only grade. no tests. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! its not used at all.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ARTH210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

pompous, likes to name drop, has unrealistic expectation, grades harshly, doesn't actually teach, and spends more time bragging about her colleagues whose articles she forces you to read

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her image colloquium was very interesting. The class was challenging because she is a tough grader and is sometimes unclear about what she wants. I enjoyed her as a teacher though because her classes were fun. She's a goofy lady with a Family Guy obsession so the class was always entertaining. If you put in more time on papers you will do fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Image colloq: she accurately referred to herself one day in class as "some goofy foreign chick." her accent (swiss) gets stronger as she gets sillier. she is a fairly difficult grader, but if you actually put in a good effort, you can get an A. textbook was pointless, only needed to learn a name or two to use in class so she knows you've read.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was really excited about the topic of this class but no matter what you do, its impossible to receive an A. If you tried to write the papers in 5 different ways, you will most likely get a B+ no matter what. Very frustrating.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Without a doubt my least favorite professor I've ever had. An absolutely pointless course with an even more pointless professor. Don't take this as a cliche: Avoid her at all costs. Seriously.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARSC380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eh

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ARSC293H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher may have an occasional fun class or two, but overall the class was unenjoyable since it required SO MUCH work for only 1 credit. This class was by far my hardest class, even though we only met once a week. Also, the professor DOES NOT give out A's no matter what. Take her if you want a sparingly enjoyable class with loads of work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ARSC293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

a nice lady and would be decent as an advisor. The class was completely pointless and useless. she gets really annoying cause she thinks she is funny but is not at all. I regret taking this class completely

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARSC390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thought this class would be interesting based on description. Nope. Readings are boring and pointless as all you do in class is listen to her talk and giggle (kind of bubbly). Confusing as to what she actually wanted in her essays. Two normal and one research paper. Class is too small though to fall asleep.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting and important course but not the best professor. She likes to ramble some but otherwise brings up fascinating points. Art, Art History, and Art Conservation Majors should all take this course and she is good for it but be patient; good ideas come far between

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARSC293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

class was a waste of time. boring too. I thought she was arrogant and didn't really care about my questions or give advice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARSC293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

overall a useless class with useless readings and assignments. not a bad adviser however.