Jill Havens - Texas Christian University

Professor: Jill Havens

Department: TBD

College: Texas Christian University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20423
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very reading heavy but super interesting. The house presentations are fun and easy. I hadn't even watched Game of Thrones and did well in her class. Lectures are interesting. Always be ready for pop quizzes over the readings. Tests aren't bad if you do the readings and study the lecture notes. Very fun class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL10103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of outside reading. Quizzes and overall discussion make the class WORTH IT. If you have watched GOT you will thrive. You get divided into Houses on Friday for discussion. Tests are long and hard, but going to class and reading prepares you. Best class I have taken in college.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20423
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The game of thrones class is the best English class you can take if you like the show or medieval literature. The books assigned are not hard, and usually interesting. There are pop quizzes but just do the readings and you will get A's on them. If you do the work and read on time you will be fine, don't skip because every absence is points off.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205403
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Jill-she is the best & clearly loves what she does. She has a good system. There are 2 exams (the 1st one is challenging & the 2nd one is all writing but you can easily get an A). You don't have to take the final if you have an A. 2 extra credits, pop quizzes (only things I got a B on in the class). Never read any of the books. Go to class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG10803
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a nice woman, just a tough grader. She's very specific about what she wants in a paper and grades according to the rubric, so follow it. Ask questions in class on exactly what she wants in a paper and run your ideas past her because she gives pretty good feedback and where to go with the paper. Also allows corrections on first 2 papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL10803
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a cool professor, but is a tough grader when it comes to essays. There isn't too much homework, but she allows you to make multiple revisions on the essays.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is definitely a pleasure to take Dr. Haven's class. I learn a lot. I suggest taking this class if you love reading. She always welcomes the students' ideas and comments.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20423
• 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 Havens is one of the best Professors i've ever taken. I took her Game of Thrones class and it was a ton of fun. It is a tough class however, so be prepared to read, A LOT. She does give quizzes around every 2 weeks (unannounced) but if you did the reading you generally have no problem passing them. Gives extra credit as well!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20463
• 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:

I loved Dr. Havens! She's a pretty cool person. I took her for the Game of Thrones class. Interesting and an easy A, I would definitely recommend for an LT or a humanities credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20643
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was the best course that I took during my undergrad career. Imagine taking a class on your favorite TV serious/ book series. If you love Game of Thrones and you want to learn about the history behind it, you might as well get credit for it. I would recommend this class to anyone familiar with the series.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Haven's "Fable and Fantasy" class where we analyzed Game of Thrones. Best english class I have ever taken. Tests and quizzes were not hard if you study/read. Her class is interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL10803
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Havens is super nice. The projects are pretty lengthy and make you think, but they are doable. Make sure to read, and participate in class. She gives great help if you ask for it, too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 20633
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A word to the wise: don't take this class if you have a life outside of school work. You're reading 40-50 pages for every class period, and these aren't easy stories to comprehend. 10 pop quizzes, two tests, and a final. Dr. Havens is willing to help you out, but this is a TOUGH class and requires a lot of work on your own time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL20633
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I was super interested in Mythology. It's Greek, then Celtic, then Norse mythology, so NOT JUST GREEK! There was a lot of reading, 30-60 pages per class. Pop quizzes were easy if you read. Tests were mostly writing, theres a list of stories she'll use on the test. This professor was very passionate and fun, but took 1 month to return test grades...

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The most difficult class I've ever taken. At least 50 pages of reading, not fun reading, read twice and take notes reading, before every class, 3 times a week. Pop quizzes, that feel more like exams, every week, 10 questions, short answer. Exams are difficult, require extensive knowledge and understanding of the readings. Attendance is for a grade

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MEDLIT
• 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:

Awful teacher. Assigns 40-50 pages of reading for every class. Didn't specify format of tests until two days before the test. Gives eight pop quizzes that are ten short answer questions. When she teaches in class, you learn a lot. Unfortunately, tests and quizzes focus mainly on reading rather than in-class lectures. Avoid at all costs

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FABLE3015
• 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:

Fable and fantasy is an extremely interesting class. Havens is very nice, helpful, passion about her teaching. Her tests are not so clear, she change the format of every test. Go to class and you will be fine. A is possible

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Only 4 grades for the entire semester! The semester is now over and she still hasn't posted 2 of the grades or given any feedback. First grade wasn't posted until AFTER the drop date. Nice lady but very spacey, disorganized, and assumes a lot of prior knowledge in literature. Went to her for help mid semester and she was very vague and unclear.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAJBR45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was interesting at times and REALLY boring at others. Dr. Havens is a really knowledgeable professor. She has a passion for the literature which shows in her teaching. My only criticism is she is a really slow grader. Make sure you do the extra credit! Good class, I recommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Havens is honestly one of the best professors I've had throughout college. Her in-class lectures are really interesting, and she actually can motivate you to participate. She isn't the most timely grader by any means, but with a lot of dedication to reading you can definitely make a good grade in this class.