Carmen Madden - Ohlone College

Professor: Carmen Madden

Department: TBD

College: Ohlone College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

almost every week you'll have to read and participate in discussion which isn't too bad. there are 4 timed essays that are 2 hours, so there are no big research paper or anything. she also gets you to watch some movies too, like the matrix. if you consider your writing skills to be proficient you should have no problem getting an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG101B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Madden's class is very manageable. If you actually read the books/watch the movies, then making quality discussion posts is easy. It doesn't take a whole lot of time, either. All her exams are 2 hour online essays. Usually the prompts are somewhat related to discussions; just review the novel/movie and you'll be fine. Decent amount of effort A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Well she is a lazy teacherand inaccessible. It is difficult to reach her outside of class and especially through e-mail. She does not provide good feedback. Worst of all, she (accidentally?) gives zeroes for assignments that are submitted that are hard to fix because she is inaccessible, so be sure to double-check your grade if you take her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG101B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly one of the calmest classes I have ever taken. You read the book, and when you're done, there's a discussion. You comment on the discussion and you're done. The exams were just essays, for which the prompts were basically just the discussion board questions again. I had 5 classes this semester and English was the best . TAKE IT TRUSTME

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 101B
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her online class and it was very unorganized. Assignments that were supposed to be assigned a certain week were put up about a week later which made the workload even heavier. She also never replied to any emails which caused me to miss a 100 point exam!! I wouldnt suggest taking her online class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's not a hard grader if you understand what she is asking of you. If you put the effort into the class you will do just fine. If you are looking for a class that is not intensely hard, then this could be the class for you. Read the material carefully and you will be well on your way to getting a passing grade in her class. It's not hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a student who is in the 101C class, she is a very decent yet funny English instructor. In the middle of this semester, her standards are not too high. All she asks is consideration of the class, material, participation all while meeting once a week. If you are a decent essay composer, I insist on taking her. Just watch for common grammar errors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Madden is a very laid back professor, the class itself is not hard as her grading is fair and not hard. She is very nice, but just doesn't care to much if you learn much. The reading is simple if you put your mind to it and stay focused, you'll be fine throughout the course. The key is to stay dedicated and focused throughout the entire semester.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have her for English 101C and it is a hybrid class and the workload is not to much nor is it really too much. She is a nice lady and I would recommend her if you are looking for an easy professor, she doesn't grade too difficult and she has office hours in the English Learning Center. We have discussions online on Canvas and it's not a bad class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a nice lady, nut not too good at lecturing, but the class isn't as hard as you think. She gives a lot of writing assignments, but then again this is an English class. She doesn't grade too hard, but you still have to show some sort of understanding of the material through your writing. Go to her office hours in the lab to get help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 101C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really boring class, but if you do the work you'll pass. I took a hybrid class (one short lecture/week the rest online). Discussion boards aren't mandatory and class felt like filler that could have been skipped. Watching movies and reading the book was time consuming. She is very nice and occasionally funny though. I liked her, just not the class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• 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 is a really friendly lady, I'm unsure as to why she has a low rating. She is very nice and helpful whenever asked, and she does try her best to relay the information provided. Her class is not too hard if you try, you can easily pass the class. Not to much of a hard grader, it's more of understanding the material and relaying it on the essays.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a very nice lady, despite not originally having signed up to take her, the class wasn't all too bad. She was helpful whenever needed, and it seemed as if she cared enough to get through the semester. The readings and assignments weren't all too bad, it was decent enough.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keep up by checking online every other day. I missed the 1st essay, but she was nice enough to let me turn it in late (-10% though). If you need help, go to her office hours, she'll explain what she looks for in essays. I was lucky to get a B, even though I got a lower than a C on my first 2 essays. 4 essays total + discussions. Not so bad :^)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have Professor Madden for 101B in class. and it's alright. She comes to class prepared, at least I think so. She's a friendly professor, who is helpful whenever needed. You can always ask her for help and she is willing. The workload isn't tough or too much, but you really just gotta stay on top of the readings to succeed. Take her class, try it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Madden's online class was alright, I feel as if people don not like her because there isn't much class interaction. You just do your assignments by the due date and that's really it. You gotta keep up with the readings as well, there are a lot. It's more writing with a focus on much much more readings. The class is not hard though, try.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Madden has you read different literature throughout the course, and she basically leaves you to yourself for the class. It's an online class, so assignments are posted, and it's up to you do to get them completed. The assignments are not tough, and you can always ask her for help whenever needed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's a really lazy teacher, but her class overall is really easy if you put the effort into the course. There is a lot of reading and writing, but you can do it. Put the effort into the course and you will succeed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

(Hybrid Class) 100% Essay Grade. Essays based off of select movies/novels, about 4/5 essays per sem. Essay avg. length 3 pgs. Grading not too hard as long as question answered clearly & MLA format followed. Weekly discussions on Blackboard, not mandatory/graded but def. helps understanding. Lectures are interesting. Participate & discuss in class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is generally a overall nice person, but she really just cannot teach. Her online class is not necessarily hard persay, but rather it's her teaching that is not good. I don't even know if she even bothers trying to improve her online course, it just sucks. However, the course is not hard though, if you try you will definitely pass the class.