Persis Karim - San Jose State University

Professor: Persis Karim

Department: TBD

College: San Jose State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG165
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

persis is such a great professor. i've taken her several times now and she's seriously so nice and considerate. she's also extremely knowledgeable and challenges you to think about your assumptions. there are a lot of reading responses and a final essay that's 30% of your grade, along with a final exam that's 20%. she's not that hard of a grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MDES145
• 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:

This professor is an expert in her field without a doubt. But if you are a full time student and have a job then your screwed. You have to read ALOT so be prepared and she expects a lot from you as well. She constantly criticized the class for lacking writing skills and takes FOREVER to grade! I would take her only if you don't mind the challenge.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MDES145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A good lecturer. Passionate about the subject matter, and approachable. Will hold students to a high standard for writing. Assigns a lot of reading, but gives good study guides. VERY politically slanted. In class she will tell you to form your own opinions based on the information, but only ever assigns material that matches her viewpoint.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123B
• 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:

Awesome teacher! Very passionate about her job. She's very helpful and understanding. She wants to help! You HAVE to read all the books because there are quizzes, but the books she chooses are actually pretty entertaining.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123B
• 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 wonderful passionate teacher who has many wonderful insights to offer. READ THE BOOKS. Seriously, not only will you be tested on quotes without context, but they are also worth it. Fascinating class, Prof. Karim has strong opinions, but is willing to listen to alternative positions if you have evidence. She offers lots of extra credit too

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123B
• 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 very nice. Her Midterms and Finals are very easy. But if you try sparknoting her novels, good luck. Be prepared to read 6+ books. Once in a while she skips class. She is there to you if you need help. worst book we read was "I Saw Ramallah" best though was "In the Country of Men." each student does in class presentations.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• 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:

Dr. Karmin teaches more of a poly sci course than a literature course. She assigns many extra readings to provide her historical viewpoint of the area. All her background isn't needed. Good literature should stand on its own. One must agree with her views for a good grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL68B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is very passionate in what she teaches. Read EVERYTHING because she'll give pop quizzes every week. She's generous enough to let you make them up if you miss/fail any of them by going to the literary readings. She's a fair grader and this class was very tolerable, not a bad lecturer. Attendance is important, definitely.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL68B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Karim is fabulous and I'm taking her again next semester! She is very passionate about literature and it shows! Her main goal is to spread knowledge to her students. Do the reading, it's a lot, but it really helps you out! I suggest taking reading notes to jot down details needed for the tests. Class discussion gets really interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL68B
• 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:

Broad knowledge of the material meant that she knew what she was talking about! Be sure that you have time to digest the material. Speed reading isn't going to help you here: she can tell! Good prof, though, if not a bit too picky about papers. A lot of English majors have more than one paper to write at a time!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL071
• 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:

Professor Karim is a fabulous lady. She has a deep passion for the creative writing field, is super friendly, and very approachable. She appreciates students that work hard on their assignments. If you're stuck, go to her office hours and seek more meaningful feedback that most students in class won't give you. I highly recommend this professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123A
• 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:

Dr. Karim is an excellent teacher who makes literature, history, and your life all relevant because she teaches you how you are an integral part of it. Never dull; she is engaging, witty, patient, compassionate, brilliant. You could cross-stitch her words, as she never wastes any.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL68B
• 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:

Persis is one of the most caring professors in the English Dept. She is UBER knowledgeable of the Literature material and evokes unparalleled passion towards the course and her students. The class is quite EASY but attendance is a MUST to know what's on the exam. She basically gives you the answer in her interactive lectures! COME TO CLASS!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG68B
• 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:

She is very passionate about the literature and the history behind it. This is a great class to take especially if you don't mind class discussions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG68B
• 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:

She's a lovely person. She's a good teacher too. IF you take her, just do the reading and don't skip class. Everything is a discussion and you will need those discussions for the exams, which aren't bad just a lot of writing. DO THE READING + GO TO CLASS + PARTICIPATE = A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• 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:

provided good feedback on papers, included modern issues into the composition class, and was more than willing to prepare anyone for the exit exam.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL208
• 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:

Fantastic! Postcolonial comparative lit. Persis is one of the most inspiring teachers I've ever had. She has a strong presence in class, and is focused and organized. Class discussions were smart and vibrant--this is what higher education is all about! This is a class I would not miss.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSE11C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this class was interesting! if anybody is interested in middle eastern literature, you should take this class. she likes everyone to participate in class. attendance is not mandatory but she would like everyone to be there. if you do your homework and assignments, participate in class, attend class and stay on her good side, you will be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• 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:

this teacher is great! she assigns interesting reading and grades fairly. i highly recommend her!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL169
• 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:

Very interesting class. Just keep in mind there is a lot of reading and keep up or you have no chance. Also, don't wait to the last minute to do the reader responses.