Kathleen Pfeiffer - Oakland University

Professor: Kathleen Pfeiffer

Department: TBD

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2500
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the first literature class that I took at OU. Talk about a terrible first experience. This class was so hard for no reason. A LOT of reading different literature books, to be expected. Quizzes to make sure you are reading the texts, to be expected. What was not expected was the awful tests she gave us. Her tests SUCK and hurt my GPA.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG2500
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class wasnt too bad, but you cant just slide through the class without reading the material. The quizzes are very specific and so you have to read and know whats going on in the stories. I dont always agree with her viewpoints but she keeps discussion on track.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

does not tell you your grade until it is already on your transcript. participation really matters and make sure you read because there is a quiz every day. do not take this class early in the morning either!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG318
• 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:

Very knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG332
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was interesting. She knows how to keep discussion rolling and we spent most of our class time just conducting open discussion on the novels instead of listening to lectures. She is kind & funny & it's clear that she cares about what she's teaching. If you do the readings, come to class, and participate there's no reason not to get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty decent professor. Three tests, three papers and a research paper, with readings every week (it's an English class) Doesn't post grades online and takes forever to get papers back, but she's very friendly and will gladly help you out if you communicate with her. Lecture are opinion based, but very interesting. Would recommend to take!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is amazing and so enthusiastic about the novels she teaches! A lot of the time she lets the class decide what we want to talk about in the novels. For tests we even go over what we've learned during the semester so you go into the tests basically already knowing what you will write about, which is great! Great prof who loves her job!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful! At first I LOVED her! She has a lot of passion for literature BUT her emotional outbursts & lack of accountability when it comes to communication is absurd. She could care less about what is right & wrong & will alter her definition of her syllabus to grade you however she sees fit. No respect for OU for having her as the English chair!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor! This coming semester I'll be taking her for the second time in a higher-level course. She's very nice, helpful and engaging. Very smart and presents the texts in an outside the box way. Willing to talk outside class if you need extra help. Take notes! Course work was appropriate for course level.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pfeiffer is alright. All of her discussions are student-lead; she never really had a plan as to what she wanted to teach. All of your work is to be done outside of class: a project, and two papers, even though attendance is mandatory. She also gets mad if your opinion differs from hers. However, she definitely knows her stuff.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I just ADORE Professor Pfeiffer. She is wonderful and sweet :) She gets so excited about class discussions. She's intelligent and engaging. I'd definitely recommend her. I'm going to try to take her as much as possible! :) Amazing prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and makes lectures interesting. However, she is very opinionated, so just make sure your "opinion" aligns with her's and you will be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG451
• 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:

I love professor Pfeiffer! She is wonderful. I had her for an Edith Wharton Seminar and she was amazing. She is incredibly knowledgeable and smart. Take her, take her, take her!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING! Best professor I have had at Oakland, made me love English! Thanks Professor Pfeiffer!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• 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:

Professor Pfeiffer is by far the best Literature professor I have ever had.She took the time to explain things outside of class and spent extra time where needed. She was truly inspirational and helped me to decide on a major and what i want to do with my life. She was amazing and i highly recommend her to anyone with an interest in English

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor! She is personable and very helpful. Her class is interesting, fun, and an open forum. She is very understanding, and appreciates all opinions put forth. Those who give her bad ratings either don't care about their grades/classes, or rather text their friends during class and still expect to get a 4.0. Highly recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• 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:

She is hysterical and makes you want to read the books. She is very knowledgeable and gets the class engaging in great discussion making you look forward to every class. YOU MUST READ! Expect quizzes every week and her power points are essential to doing well on the exams (there are 3). I would recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible horrible horrible!!!! Hated this class!!! Picks on people and plays favorites. I wish i had gotten another prof. Don't take her!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Awesome! Brilliant and inspiring teacher - very entertaining. On test days arrive early and work quickly as she they're quite long for the amount of time given. Even if you're not into lit, she will make you enjoy the selected texts & get you to think analytically about them. She's very funny too! Put in some effort and you'll love this class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very informed professor. She's very clear on what she expects and is definitely a fair grader. Some people have complained about her playing favorites, but I didn't notice it and no, I wouldn't be considered one of her favorites if she had any. Passionate about the material. Heavy reading load, but it's manageable. I would definitely take her again