Karen Kaplowitz - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Professor: Karen Kaplowitz

Department: TBD

College: John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof. Kaplowitz in the Fall 2019 and I must say her class is the ideal course to fulfill your 300-level gen-ed requirement. The four books read throughout the semester were interesting and made the class discussion worthwhile. Despite the quizzes and long readings, Prof. Kaplowitz cares for her students' success and is helpful. Take her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If anybody is taking this class cause they need a level 300 class, I would recommend a picking a different class. The amount of reading this professor requires you to do can be a bit too much. Not to mention that she gives a quiz every week. She is nice and will try to help you as much as possible, but don't take this class if you don't to read

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• 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:

This course requires a lot of reading we read 4 novels and there are quizzes in every class. But if you read you wont have problem they are easy. 1 paper, art from metro museum, final includes 10 literary words, 2 essay and 1 essay is about the paper which is easy. Get ready to read and final is very easy you dont have to study that much for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• 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:

Let me be clear shes amazing. I was going to drop out but shes very helpful. You have to read to pass the quizzes. The quizzes are easy based on readings. 1 paper and a final which is easy as well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LIT 327 - Crime, Punishment, and Justice in World Literatures I took this course during the Spring of 2019. My first Lit class since in a decade. Mrs. K is an amazing professor and very approachable. The books she chooses for the class are interesting and thought-provoking. Participate, read, and you will pass. Would definitely take this again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Short quizzes. No midterm. Final based on literary terms. Professor Is passionate about literature and it shows in her work. She motivates you through her love of reading. It was fun debating world views through literature. Readings almost always reflected on what was going on in the world around us. Do the readings and engage in class. Easy A!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As long as you do the readings youll pass the quizzes. Which are 10 questions each class. Its that easy. The readings are so interesting youll breeze right through them. After the quiz the class is spent discussing the reading and dissecting the book. Everyone is eager to participate. Really fun and laid back class. Professor has a heart of gold

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaplowitz is a phenomenal professor who actually cares about her students. Ive taken her class twice and regret not being able to take her class again. The readings were enjoyable and the books she assigns were a absolute delight to read. Each class youre assigned a reading and are required to answer 10 questions about the reading.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kaplowitz is a great professor, and if you are an avid reader like myself than you will definitely enjoy this class. She is very easy to talk to in and outside of the class. She is also very great at responding to emails fast! If you want to be introduced to great authors and great stories, then take this class, you won't regret it!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I will first say, once you pick up one of Prof. K's assigned books, you will not want to put them down. The best part of this class were the discussions, and believe me: you will be anxious to participate. The Prof. is very approachable and accommodating. If you manage your time wisely and do the reading, you will do well in her class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy reading, you must take any class Professor Kaplowitz teaches. Every book she assigns is amazing, and yes she requires daily quizzes but if you do the readings they are extremely easy. If their is ever any confusion she is always there to help and always answers emails and encourages questions. overall an amazing professor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Of cousre shes super nice BUTTT the amount or reading to be done was crazy (lvl 300 or not) def GPA dropper for me. I think some prof forget that students take multiple classes, life/kids/jobs/house. And test everyyyy class?!?! example : 180pgs assigned today must be read for tomorrows quiz. BRACE YOURSELF!!!!!!! bc it was haard to manage

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PREPARE TO READ YOUR LIFE AWAY!! We read 4 novels this semester which is wild. this class took a lotttt of my time away from doing well in other classes. If youre not a reader dont take this. Chapter reviews and quiz on those chapters everyyyyclass. We did 60quiz 60% of grade . Essay final has3 parts. Final paper based on pics MET museumvisit

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LIT327
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As English as a second language, this class helped me with more with comprehension and pay more attention to what I'm reading, I would definitely take this class again if I had the chance. Great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaplowitz care about her students. Shell go the extra mile for her students to succeed in all their endeavors. Shes patient and she make time for her students. Whenever I ask her for a letter of recommendations, shes always willing to assist me. I took Lit 326 with her in the Fall 2018 semester and she was very awesome.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaplowitz is an amazing professor who loves to teach. You'll have to read a lot for this class but the readings that are assigned are very fun and intriguing. There is no midterm, just one final paper and a final, pretty easy. I highly recommend taking this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kaplowitz is an extraordinary professor. Not only are her lectures fun and interesting from the first class to the last, her caring nature allowed me to feel comfortable to participate in class discussions. Some students criticized the material as being heavy, but most students found the novels to be super interesting, which kept me engaged.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kaplowitz is amazing. She cares about her students and enjoys what shes teaching. With her classes, what you give is what you get. If you dont put your part you will not receive a good grade. At the beginning of the semester shes upfront and states, if you dont do the readings, you will NOT pass. So just follow the syllabus n DO UR PART.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I cannot express how wonderful Dr. Kaplowitz is. If I could take her for every class I would. She is one of the most understanding and brilliant instructors I have had the pleasure of taking. Yes, there is a lot of reading, but if you do the reading, you will pass every quiz. It is very straightforward. The books are amazing and interesting as well

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LIT326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes great. Even if your not a person who reads a lot, the novels assigned are interesting & sheds a light on REAL issues while being entertaining. The class consists of a very reasonable quiz on the reading & a class discussion that is very student driven. Lots of opportunity to talk & get involved in this class. Participation is important.