Beth Ann Wightman - California State University, Northridge

Professor: Beth Ann Wightman

Department: TBD

College: California State University, Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG461
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very Tough. Half of the semester is spent reviewing terms and she gives random pop quizzes. You are not allowed to regurgitate what she says in the lecture on your quizzes. Yeah, she's one of THOSE professors. The other half of the semester is spent on playing a long game. You do have to act. Don't visit her office hours. She gets agitated easily.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG461
• 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 is the first English class where my mid term and final grade depended on my acting skills. I love Professor Wightman. I can see how shed intimidate some, but youll be fine as long as you put some effort. She will not baby you, shell make you use properly use your brain. Even for the acting, you need to put your brain into gear.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL461
• 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:

I honestly don't know what other people are talking about. Her modernism class is super fun!! You get to play a semester-long game & you learn so much more from the game than lectures. If you're a creative writer, you'll love the class; if you're a lit. major, you'll love the class; really, anyone who's in this class & plays the game enjoys it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG425
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just an all around terrible teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL461
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Work is of moderate difficulty. Fair grader. Class is terrible. If you are the smartest, most cultured student, you're in luck. Others beware that she can be very harsh, impolite, and will humiliate you for getting answers wrong. She wonders why nobody answers her lecture questions. They're terrified of her. I don't speak in class anymore.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL462
• 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:

Dr. Wightman is the best!! Take any of her classes and you are guaranteed to come out a much better, articulate writer. Kind, funny, and an occasional swearer, Dr. Wightman cares about her students and because she cares she is willing to push each and every one of her studentsjust so that they can improve. Put in the time and put in the effort!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEHONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor needs to learn how to proof read emails before sending them out!! So unprofessional!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH468
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Wightman and it was the hardest class I have ever taken. With that being said, she is a fair grader if you put effort into your assignments and meet with her in her office. I expected a low grade in the class and got an A by the end of the semester. She will also give you more points on the assignment she thinks you did better on. GL

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a strong teacher. I don't understand the, You will be a better writer because of her" argument. You have to write on "her" style--period. Everyone was afraid to participate last year.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL461
• 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:

Yes, she's tough and she doesn't tolerate BS. She's one of the most rigorous professors I've taken at CSUN. Her lectures are comprehensive, and she's always VERY clear about what she wants from her students. She really cares about her students and their development as writers/students of English. I'm 100% a better student and writer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG461
• 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:

One of the best professors I've taken. She's hard, but I remember every single lecture. She goes over something 100x until she knows that everyone understands it. People who complain about her class are just upset because they thought they could slack off, but you can't do that in her class. Take her. You'll walk out much more intelligent.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG495
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have so much respect for this woman. She's tough in every sense of the word & has a low tolerance for mediocrity I find refreshing at CSUN. She cares very much for her students, but lacks tact, and some of her criticism can feel unduly harsh. Expectations can seem unclear, but if you pay close enough attention she'll make you a better writer.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG355
• 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:

Paying attention to her instructions will greatly benefit your writing. However, figuring out exactly how to change your writing is a very difficult process that seriously lacks clear direction. If you must take her I strongly suggest taking excellent notes and going to office hours frequently. Attendance is a must and a good grade is difficult.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG355
• 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:

She expects you to work for the grade you get. In the end your grade is based on how hard you worked and how much you have learned. Yes, the course she planned out is rigorous, but if you actually follow through and do all the assignments as they should be done. You should see an improvement in your writing. Not to mention she is a character!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I've been a teacher for over 4 years now. Teachers have a lot of power in the classroom. They have the power to motivate or tear down a student with the flick of a switch. Thus, teachers create the weather in the classroom. Wightman would create a room filled with fear--not enjoyment. I learned how not to teach from her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Oh where to start with her, first she has to be the worst and inconsiderate teacher I have ever taken in my long academic career please, please stay away from this teacher a all costs you will thank yourself in the end.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG461
• 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:

Dr. Wightman is the best professor I have ever had. Yes, the class is tough and not one slack off in. If you're willing to put in the work, then what you can get out of it is completely worth it. The subject matter is so fascinating and you can tell that she not only knows her stuff, but she is very passionate about the subject. Highly recommended!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Worst professor at CSUN, or anywhere else for that matter, that I have ever taken. She is demoralizing, rude, abrupt, and seems to take joy in nothing more than breaking the spirits of her students. There is absolutely no fairness in her grading approach because no one is as brilliant as her, and thus is an idiot and deserves to be told so. AVOID!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG259
• 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:

I had Dr. Wightman her very first semester at CSUN back in 2002. She demanded a lot of work, but I never expected an easy class. I loved this prof because of her high expectations... and she was always willing to help when asked. Also had her for my thesis class. Very personable. Very likable. Smart as a whip!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLL259
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

had her for Engl259 last year shes untit to teach, she demands for work load that isn't even taught until Engl355. Ridiculously impossible to approach her, but instead she approaches your GPAs at risks. Avoid her under no costs! torturing students is all she wants to do.