Jill Pearlman - Bowdoin College

Professor: Jill Pearlman

Department: History

College: Bowdoin College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENV245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her grading is absurd. She knows her stuff but she's an incredibly subjective grader. If she likes you, you will do far better in the class. Period.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENVS1011
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tough grader, but cares about all of her students and is incredibly passionate and knowledgable about what she teaches. You may not always feel that your comments are appreciated in her class, but just know that she cares about participation.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ARTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely brutal grader. Does not appreciate creativity. If you are unsure or shy do not talk in her class because she often makes no response to what you say or just says "yeah ok." Not for the faint of heart.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ARTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely brutal grader. Does not appreciate creativity. If you are unsure or shy do not talk in her class because she often makes no response to what you say or just says "yeah ok." Not for the faint of heart.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ES245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Can't say enough about Pearlman. If your interested in her kind of still she will change your life. Knows more about architecture and cities than anyone i've ever met. shes a Difficult grader, and very demanding in course work but one of the best porfessors at bowdoin. dont miss your chance to take a class with this woman

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ES244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pearlman is the best teach at bowdoin. she is incredibly smart and knows her stuff. However she is very difficult, relying heavily on many different books, and detailed class lectures. That being said if you get the chance take her class! im so glad i have discovered her relatively early in my career, ill never miss a class shes teaching!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pearlman is a great professor and she teaches interesting urban studies classes. There is plenty of weekly reading and she has a slew of books. I want to say the reading level is 300-level. The exams are also pretty easy but she is not slacker in pummeling papers. Make sure you know what the difference between a novel and non-fiction is.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

excessive readings. dry lectures. interesting material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ABUNCH
• 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:

Jill's pretty much the****. Make sure you ask about things you don't understand and don't be afraid to challenge her in class--she loves the discussion. Truly enjoys teaching and goes out of her way to help students. Don’t miss her during your four years.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST227
• 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:

Pearlman is great. She's energetic, incredibly helpful, genuinely excited about what she teaches and genuinely interested in her students. I definitely want to take another class with her and recommend her to others.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST227
• 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:

Pearlman is fantastic! Passionate and engaged-she breathes life into the material she is presenting. Eccentric and enagaged in your opinions and thoughts. Visit her during office hours b/c she is very interesting. Really intelligent.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ES244
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ES399
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ES245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Pearlman is passionate about architecture. She really loves good architecture, and she has very informed opinions about architecture. Intelligent. She is ideosyncratic, however, and slightly eccentric, and things can get a bit abstract

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENV245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ES244
• 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:

Her lectures are dynamic and interactive, the slide shows are pleasant and the reading load is intense. Classes are research-paper oriented-get started early and pick a topic that will keep you engaged throughout the semester.