Jane Hallinger - Pasadena City College

Professor: Jane Hallinger

Department: TBD

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM4
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. As long as you obtain the instructions/ prompts for the papers and finish them on time then you will be ok. The prompts are vague so just follow a clear essay structure, follow min page req, cite correctly and share your own artistic opinion. She rarely lectures and usually just puts on a film. You don't need to watch the films to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THART7B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof. Hallinger again two fall semesters ago. All we did was watch movies and have a little discussion at the end. We'd do multiple choice tests and I believe a few papers. I personally loved it because of the films she chose. We saw a few foreign films and films that became a favorite. She made me rediscover my love for cinema. Take her!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She gives you 5 essays to do over the term, and you can turn them whenever. So don't wait until the last minute, is very challenging if you are a procrastinator. Also her essay questions are kinda vague, not really a lot of context, so this is challenging when doing the essays. Overall, the class is was very easy, but it was boring during class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked her. shes funny, insightful, and willing to help. participation in class and going to class are not totally necessary, your grade really depends on your papers. I would take her again. shes super cool!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She has so much knowledge to offer students, she is just a sweet and amazing woman and human being. Highly recommended.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's a sweet lady and is very considerate of her students. Not a good professor though. She picks great books but doesn't talk about literature, just reads news articles and rants about smart devices watching us for the government, North Korea and Trump. Procrastinators beware, no real due dates on any papers and re-writes allowed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice lady. We were assigned two books but there was a mishap at the book store so she canned one book and we watched videos based on the book instead. Papers on videos were assigned. Movie comparison paper. Book paper. Museum visit paper. Concert visit paper. Essay final. Do your work and you will pass. She will let you redo work if needed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM004
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jane is literally a sweetheart. Would highly recommend her for art and literature enthusiasts. Majority of my class never bothered to strike a conversation with her but she really is a delight if you share the same passion. Movies, videos, reaction papers and a paper on The Plague at the end. Easy A and super sweet. Take her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 33535
• 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:

She's a very sweet and compassionate teacher, gives good feedback. The creative writing course was all about sharing and critiquing material. She's also old-school, so not so accessible through e-mail.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 7B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Step 1. Epic Hotbox. Step 2. Class. Jane talks about a movie for 10 mins, then hits play. Step 3. Get an A for tripping balls while watching Taxi Driver. Weekly. Three "papers," spread out across 16 weeks. She even lets you re-write them if you suck. Three extra credit 2pg movie reviews. Chillest class at PCC, hands down. This lady is the sh*t.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THRT007A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet lady but was difficult to understand. Attendance is mandatory in the sense that you may miss 6-7 questions on a midterm or final if you miss a night because one night = one whole movie. Attendance factors into her decision to bump your grade or not. Nice lady that is passionate about film!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THART7B
• 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:

Sweet lady, easy going, knows a lot about film history. Not very structured tho. Every class just watched a movie. Grade based on 4 essays, 3 movie reviews. Can re-write essays as many times as you want. Is pretty picky about essays- you need to be specific. Don't expect to get by with vague comments or generalizations in essays. Do all essays

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stunningly good professor. Involved and interested in her students and teaching the material. Helpful and approachable, generous with time. Very good reading selection and literary analysis. Will go out of her way to help and has a knack for recognizing potential and talent - excellent educator. I hear she's leaving PCC, what a huge loss...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEA7B
• 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:

Took this class as part of the Honors Block - fantastic teacher. Understands film, literature and artistic expression - made my semester fly by. Great selection. BUT - don't skimp on the papers. There are only four all semester, while she seems very sweet and mild, she's razor sharp, do your best or she will penalize you. Approachable. Take her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THART7B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

We didn't use any textbook at all. There's no exam, only papers. Just follow the prompt, check your spelling and grammar, and you can easily attain an A in her class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL49
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Towards the end of the semester I had to miss a lot of classes due to illness and she would email me the assignments and encourage me not to drop. I felt bad missing class so much but I turned in all the assignments, presented my final with the class, and got an A! Thank you Professor Hallinger for the encouragement! She cares and you will learn!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You only need to put a little bit of effort at the beginning of the semester to let her know that you are trying (Hard). Then, you should be able to get As on the rest of the papers. that's how I roll. I got Bs on my first a few assignments then, I see the tutor after that As are all mine

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THEAT7B
• 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:

She is a nice professor! Textbook is unnecessary! She smiles a lot in class and she likes to use the word 'tremendous' . Take her!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard grader but everything she has to say is EXTREMELY interesting.This class requires LOTS of work and outside research.Two papers 30%,13 reader responses 10%,debate paper 10%,news report 10%, group research project 20%, vet interview w/research paper 20%. Difficult class, but if you want to transfer it prepares you well. Hallinger is great !

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very demanding teacher, but what can you expect from a higher level class. Life is not going to be any easier. She is a tough grader, but you just have to be able to write. She even explains to you everything on the first day of class, telling you that you should drop if your are not studious. Take this class and challenge yourself.