Kalyani Menon - DePaul University

Professor: Kalyani Menon

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• 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:

Menon is the absolute worst professor I've had at DePaul so far. We have three papers that make up most of our grade and she grades them extremely harshly. To a point that no one can get an A on one of her papers. She's anal about participation on D2L (taken during quarantine) and she gives more work than any other professor I have right now.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was one of the worst I've ever had at DePaul. She is not understanding whatsoever and is very very hard to please. Extremely tough grader doesn't begin to cover it. This class also had an absurd amount of work. Not one person scored above an 89 on an essay. She singles people out in class and basically picks on students. DO NOT TAKE!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: REL242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Menon maybe my favorite teacher I have had at DePaul. She is incredibly knowledgable about her subject matter. More importantly, she is great at conveying her knowledge to her students. She does assign a lot of reading. However, most of it was very interesting. I changed my major because of her!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: REL260
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy A class. Very strict grader, but has pretty clear guidelines. It's just that they are really hard to meet.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: REL305
• 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 proffesor is the reason I minored in religious studies. She is brilliant and makes you rethink the entire way humans classify religion and culture. My favorite professor of all time. Her classes are a good amount of work and she is strict but very fair. I have taken all of her classes and have loved every one. Understanding if you talk to her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: REL221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She requires 3 books. The assignments are not hard but shes very specific about what she wants. Takes lots of notes!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AAS222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's very specific with what she wants from the paper, but all with good intentions, the class overall has great material and the two main papers should be the most effort

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really a great professor. Lectures are actually very discussion-based and she's incredibly knowledgable and articulate. Her lectures are very clear and she makes the content easy to understand. There is a fair amount of reading and she does require that readings from D2L be printed for class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: REL260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kalyani Menon is the best professor I have had at DePaul. I was incredibly interested about South Asia and the Middle East going into the class and left the class that much more inspired. Dr. Menon is super passionate about her work and is an amazing professor. Her lectures are powerful ! I will be taking more of her classes; that's for sure !

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Need to put effort into this class. Tough grader, may not be clear on what she wants in the essays... Class is very lectured based... so prepare to listen because she likes to talk a lot. Overall, an interesting class, but be ready to be challenged. Not an easy A class!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL260
• 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:

Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history and politics of religion in Asia, specifically India. She has very real experience with it as well which makes class credible and interesting. She can talk forever though, so be prepared for nearly 100% lecture classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you just want an easy A, don't take this class. However, if you are willing to put in hard work, show up to class, think and analyze concepts critically, and learn about south asian conflict then Dr. Menon is the professor for you. Amazing experience. She pushed me to become a better writer and is a reasonable grader if you put in the work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: REL242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Menon is amazing and made the material interesting and understandable. However, this is not a class where the reading is optional. While she does go over the readings since the lectures are related to them, it's important to have read beforehand to be able to engage and get participation. She is a superb professor and always willing to help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: REL260
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dropped the course. Prof. Menon encourages critical thinking in ways that other professors do not, but her draconian, near-parental class policies have completely turned me off from learning. No laptops. Readings and books must be printed-out. Grades based on grammar. *Requires highlighters (???).* Take this course if you like your education TOUGH.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Three papers make up your entire grade. Very difficult grader. We had thought-provoking discussions in class but she is overall a very serious professor. I was interested in the general content of the class (conflict and religion, focusing on three religions) but it was hard to get a good grade on the papers, which made the class less enjoyable.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: REL305
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Menon is an amazing prof. If you're an REL major, you have to have her. The readings in 305 are dense, but its also a 300-level so that's expected. She will totally help you with ANYTHING if you're struggling or need help synthesizing ideas. Meet with her as much as possible if you can and you can easily get an A! READ ALL THE READINGS!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Menon has a great syllabus that gives you a large overview of world religions. If you do the readings and participate in class, you'll learn a lot and do well. Definitely go to her office hours for the paper assignments, she's extremely helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: REL242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Menon is great--she is so incredibly intelligent in her field & will do a great job imparting this knowledge to you. This is not a blow-off class. Her paper assignments require critical thinking & effort. The readings are dense, but well-chosen, intriguing, & informative. Participation is key. You will learn so much! Definitely recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Menon is one of my favorite professors at DePaul. She is very professional and expects a lot of work, but she is more than willing to help you out and the material is very interesting. I highly recommend her as a professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HON104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class if you're not willing to put in like three hours of work a week. i like her but this class caused too much stress. I do not recommend her.