Laura Hamblin - Utah Valley University

Professor: Laura Hamblin

Department: TBD

College: Utah Valley University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3440
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Laura is very knowledgeable in writing and poetry, and she will make you better at those things if you can handle criticism. She has really high standards of achievement and doesn't accept late work, so you have to work really hard. She's really awesome and I learned a lot, even though she gave us WAY too many assignments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3440
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Laura is a great professor for aspiring/intermediate poets and creative writers. Her class is fun, though sometimes a little disorganized. She can also be a little rude if you have an opinion she disagrees with. She belittled students in front of the class a few times. However, her understanding of poetry and how to teach it is really helpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG34440
• 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:

Laura definitely knows her poetry. You write 10 poems during the semester, as well as workshop them. If you want an A you need to come to class prepared. She is supportive and gives detailed feedback on all your poems. I learned a lot about my own writing and how to improve, as well as was introduced to poets from the class reading.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laura is so amazing. I love going to her class. She is very specific in her feedback. She doesn't hold back, but it's all to make you a better writer. She really cares for her students. There was a lot of work in this class, but it was all worth it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG2250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Laura is the best teacher I ever had. You will not find one more committed to teaching you how to write well. She actually cares.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's extremely critical but also extremely knowledgeable on good writing, so as long as you're not too sensitive, her feedback will really help you learn and grow. Lots of reading, writing, class discussions, and workshops. She kept changing the schedule and assignments were confusing for some people, but overall I thought she was great.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Love her, Amazing teacher. Doesn't strictly stick to an assignment schedule, but that is how I prefer it, I will be taking from her again. Highly recommended.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laura is an AMAZING teacher. It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a class and a teacher like this one. She's very helpful when she hands back your assignments, and very laid back. If you do the work, show up, try, and participate, you'll be golden. She's one of the few teachers than can actually admit she's human and fallible. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Laura is wonderful! She really knows how to teach students to write AND think critically. Textbooks were cheap and interesting. Not the easiest class, but compared to other Intermediate Writing classes this one is easier than most.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny liberal feminist & awesome teacher! Hated English before her class. She's VERY knowledgeable & willing to help but you have to ask. Has high expectations but is willing to help, again you have to ask for the help. All papers centered on your individual major. Lots of good reading. Unconventional teacher but that's what made her awesome!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can't say enough. This class meant so much to me. It made me want to change my major to Philosophy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG225H
• 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:

Laura and I have very different life views but I loved this class. She's very respectful and I learned a lot from her. She has mastered the art of constructive criticism. She will help you become a better writer.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

friendly, a lot of life experience, and fun- but I felt like she undermined the standard of the given assignments by caving to the whiners in class on the day the assignments were due. I would've preferred an unwavering standard from the time it was assigned to the time it was graded-- She seemed unorganized. I stopped going and passed the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely terrible. I can't stand her or this class. Extremely hard, and isn't clear about what she expects from assignments.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved her!! I only took the class for a couple weeks then had to drop it. She's very personable and entertaining! She's a great teacher all around, I strongly recommend her!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2010
• 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:

Laura is an amazing teacher! Her class is tough but she is super willing to help you. She knows so much and I learned a lot in her class. She is very personable and really cares about student success. Readings are necessary. She gives great instruction to help you write your papers. I would highly recommend taking this class from Laura.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2010
• 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 is a very helpful teacher, but expects a lot but overall a good class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EN2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall if you attend class, read all the required text, fallow directions on the assignments, make a little extra effort to go to the writing lab, and make corrections on graded papers, you can do really well in the class. She grades tough, but if you put the extra work into it, you can make up for low scores!! She is refreshingly individual!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She takes a completely different spin on teaching an english class. She prepared us step by step for a final research paper. The information she teaches about sources and information is PRICELESS! She is a hard grader, but she offers extra points for going to the writing lab, and making paper corrections.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't think I understand much more than I did before about literary criticism. I love her as a person, but had a hard time trying to grasp the concepts, from our discussions. Reading the texts is essential. Lots of quizzes which are mostly based on what she feels significant, which is not usually what I found significant. Killer tests.