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ENGL012318 days ago

This class had a lot of reading, 70+ pages in under 48 hrs. If you love reading and literature then this is the class for you. If you donʻt like reading but wants to try something new, DO NOT TAKE this course. No hate, just it is a lot of work if you are trying to balance it with other courses that have a moderate to high reading. The other thing about this class is that you have to actually read and remember everything, because the test that you take at the next class will have obvious and very specific questions.

This class had a lot of reading, 70+ pages in under 48 hrs. If you love reading and literature then this is the class for you. If you donʻt like reading but wants to try something new, DO NOT TAKE this course. No hate, just it is a lot of work if you are trying to balance it with other courses that have a moderate to high reading. Th …Read more

Fast-PacedConstant ReadingEasy Grading
10hrs / week Extremely difficulty Low value Would not take again
ENGL01192 months ago

Prof. Berg is extremely enthusiastic about Shakespeare's works, which makes him an ideal teacher for the subject. However, he sometimes seems not to understand that his students lack the same familiarity with the plays. There were 2 quizzes per week where you had to remember who said specific lines, where characters entered onstage, etc. This never got easier to do as the semester went on. In addition, each student had to memorize a passage (~30 lines) of one of the plays and perform it the week we read that play. Regardless, this class is very interesting if you like Shakespeare.

Prof. Berg is extremely enthusiastic about Shakespeare's works, which makes him an ideal teacher for the subject. However, he sometimes seems not to understand that his students lack the same familiarity with the plays. There were 2 quizzes per week where you had to remember who said specific lines, where characters entered onstage, …Read more

Constant ReadingFair GradingDifficult Exams
8hrs / week Very difficulty High value Would take again
ENGL01095 months ago

I thought it was a fun course to take. Definitely a lot of readings, but if you enjoy literature, can feel like (an intense) book club. The creative assignments were fun to write, read and discuss. Berg is very passionate about what he teaches.

Fast-PacedConstant ReadingFair Grading
5hrs / week Average difficulty Very high value Would take again
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