Terrie Mathis - California State University, Northridge

Professor: Terrie Mathis

Department: TBD

College: California State University, Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LING310
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! She might be a sweet lady but wow she doesn't care what so ever about your grade. She grades stuff super hard even when you try to do your best. This is a Ling class so I thought she might be okay with me writing my papers with complex vocabulary, but of course she HAD to mark points off for that.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is easy with solid knowledge of the English language, like scored well in the English SAT. If Eng. is your 2nd lang. it will be tough. Pros - 60% is Homework (7 HW's, lowest dropped, easy to do, work in a group) 20% midterm: was difficult b/c I didn't put in time. 20% final: gives text ahead of time for student to break down.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has high standards and criteria, especially for exams. As a person, she is sweet, sensible but at times, a bit too serious. No doubt, she is concerned about her students' success.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not recommend this instructor. Tests did not reflect the lectures or class practices and were much harder than what she taught in class. Her lectures are confusing and her scribble on the white board makes the material difficult to understand. She gives a false sense of hope that she cares about her students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LING200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Susan is very particular with the way she likes her assignments done. It's her way or the highway- no ifs, ands, or buts. I know some people liked her, but I wasn't really that fond of her. I wish I had a different linguistics teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mathis is hands down one of the best professors at CSUN. She can be a bit serious at times, but honestly she's really caring and is there for you. Attend class and participate, oh and really read the material before class sessions she gives short quizzes. Readings do prepare you for class discussions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm so scared. I think I'm going to fail her class. I had an A but I messed up on two of my assignments and now I have a B. She is a tough grader; very picky. She will mark down for literally anything. When she makes her critiques, mostly irrelevant. I think she just wants to take points off sometimes :'(

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intimidating but a very great professor! Made this class easy to understand

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LING300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken her quite a few times for my LING major (300 & 310) and I will say she does come off as intimidating. This is especially true when you are working on a practice exercise and she's passing by looking over your shoulder to see if you're doing a problem correctly. Do well on the hw and study for the midterm & final and you're good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LING200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The subject is interesting and Professor Mathis is pretty wonderful. Do the reading and participate in discussions and you'll do well. There is one group project.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is very intimidating! but she is very kind and cares for you to learn! the only main issue about the way she teaches is that she unintentionally confuses you! once you understand something try your best to yes listen to what she says but once you feel confused just filter out what she's saying and do your work! its not hard but it is confusing

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is totally difficult if you don't study. SHE MADE ME WORK! BROKE A SWEAT IN HER CLASS! She shows if she's stressed out with you but only if she knows you did not study or do the work. DO THE WORK BEFORE CLASS! Once you start understanding the work and lectures she is your number one supporter. She respects responsible college students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor! She is very organized in the way she conducts class, and clearly lays out which assignments are due by next class. Extra credit is given on many of the quizzes throughout the semester. She is super nice and helpful. I plan to take an extra Linguistics class just to have her again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great prof who really cares about her students. At first she seems aloof because she likes to stop and think about what she's going to say before she says it, but she's actually friendly and happy to discuss things or answer questions in & out of class. Her classes are heavy on reading & discussion but she provides the articles, no book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LING310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most caring professor I've encountered. Her classes require lots of readings, but she provides good articles. Grades are easy to catch just do the reading, complete her hw, and study for the Mid-Final. She can be a little shy at the beginning but once you know her you'll be tempted to take her again!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LING200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mathis was great! This class was super fun, and although she can be randomly abrasive every once in awhile, she's funny and will definitely help you out if you need it. We had assigned reading for every class, but all the reading was interesting. Do the reading, participate in the class discussion and you'll be fine! Free e-textbook too!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LING325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her class was pretty straight forward, but with a lot of reading and class participation Final and midterm based on the readings and one research/group project towards the end.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG302
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Taking a class with her was the worst decision I've ever made. If you don't understand her explanation from the first time, she becomes irritated/frustrated. I was lost off the bat and came to her for help, she said she answered my question in class and I needed to figure it out on my own. I felt lost and discarded. Not a good Professor! Stay away!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Prof. Mathis, she was an amazing teacher. I had her for ENGL 305. She helps you if you need it, and I needed it. Just stay on top of the work, which wasnt overwhelming at all, and you'll do fine!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LING200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall easy class, lots of readings just keep up with them cause midterm and final asks true and false questions about the readings. Just pay attention in class and keep up with the readings and you'll be fine. She also gave us a group projects. Only wrote one essay for the class