Barbara Lewis - Austin Community College

Professor: Barbara Lewis
Department: English
College: Austin Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COMP2
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am currently taking her for summer session to and she does not upload anything on blackboard she complains that she doesnt know how to use technology also she re words everything when she said some thing else and she also is rude and she also wants everything her way and you dont need the textbook because you can find all the stories in PDFs
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't give a single grade until the very end of the semester. She will have you write 4 papers for absolutely no credit and must "accept" each and every one of them before you are eligible to even try for a C in the course. Ridiculous. If any other professor is available, choose them. This lady acts like she's teaching at Harvard.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of my very first English classes was with her & all I have to say is yikes. She's quite snappy when it comes to asking questions, so it's nerve-racking to ask for help. Her grading system is strange & she fails to ever really explain it. She's not very helpful & almost rude when it comes to explaining papers. Wouldn't recommend to anyone!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lewis is by far the most unprofessional professor I have ever had. She often talks down to her students and does not allow any excuses for missed classes. She expects all students to write papers in her style, a style that is painfully robotic and at the level of a 10th grade student. No one in my class enjoyed her.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1301
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Throughout the class, you will be assigned 7 papers. You cannot move on from a paper until it has been accepted. She is a very tough grader and wants the paper written in her own way, If you are good at writing essays and adapting to a new syllabus take her, if you are bad at deadlines and essays do not take her. She cares a lot about her students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH1301
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Calls herself a "hard professor," but is honestly just an ass with disrespectful behavior to her own students. Her class is fine though, just her attitude that is strongly offputting.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG2327
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS ONLINE. She gives no lectures to look back at. No instruction for anything. Got my first ever bad writing grade in my life because she would take off 5 points for forgetting to put the date and so on. Petty and mean in her grading. Hasn't taught us one thing then grades extremely hard. Doesn't give test reviews.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1301
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Dr. Lewis's class in the summer of 2020. You do have to sign in every day (Mon-Thurs) for attendance, but other than this all we did was write papers. We only used the textbook twice, once for reading questions and once for a paper. She is a very lenient grader and sticks to the syllabus. Any emails I sent her were answered within a day.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COMP1302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Get ready to read her syllabus & packet cause she won't answer any ques if the answer is somewhere in those. The essay have to follow the template 100%. Word counts can't be over or less than what she wants. The paper will be return until your paper follows Lewis' way. Her emails to the class is confusing, read it carefully. Good luck!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COMP1302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT take her if you're a creative writer. Essay have to follow her template exactly (The Lewis essay styles). She took 4ever to reply emails. When she sends emails to you, read it carefully bc her email super confusing. Don't need to buy the book cause you can find most of the stories onl.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I recommend taking Comp 1 with Dr Lewis before going to Comp 2 since you'll understand her style to be more likely to get an A. Comp 2 felt easier to me than Comp 1. In comp 2 though, you'll have to read a whole book and write a paper about it. As long as you try and ask for help, she will tell you where you're wrong and help you.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1301
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Lewis is a very good professor. She is strict when grading papers, but as long as you do what she says, you will pass. There are about 5 papers you need to write and after you pass those you can write the C paper. After writing the C, you'll need to do the B and finally the A. She might seem mean, but she will help you if you ask for help.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COMP2
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Reading previous reviews, I'll agree she doesn't baby anyone, but I hardly think bluntly worded emails and ridiculous grading criteria constitute babying. "The Lewis Way" allows for no creativity or flexibility and is below high school level comp. Your paper will NOT be accepted unless you do it her way. "central ideas MUST be one word" Wow...
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG2327
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ridiculous... from the way she makes her tests to her guidelines on how to write a good paper. Her tests contain sentences from different literary works, and the student has to fill in the blanks for the missing words. On essays, there's no such thing as MLA format, instead there's "The Lewis Way". I got 100's in all my other lit classes STAY AWAY!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Barbara gives no help whatsoever. If you are struggling too bad... she refuses to help anybody, in fact she wont even specify your mistakes. She just claims youre wrong and leaves it at that, on top of that she wont tell you why your grades are the way they are, or why your essays dont get accepted. Overall, the absolute worst Professor at ACC!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • 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:
Worst college class I've ever taken. Readings are not hard but class guidelines are exacting & nonsensical to the point of being comical. Yells & condescends to students like they are in high school. Over half of each class is spent telling anecdotes about herself. Makes everything sexual. Obviously still teaching because of tenure. Learned little.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Lewis teaches very strictly, and doesn't baby anyone. It's imperative that students keep course materials from day one to finals, and that they follow all instructions as provided. Students will be punished for not making a consistent effort, even if the task may seem excess or extra. Learn from her instructions, and you will succeed.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Lewis is very direct about what you need to do to get an A. Although her packet of instructions is helpful, the B and A paper directions can get quite confusing so be sure to get started on those ahead of time. Dr. Lewis is a great storyteller and class time is always interesting. Just be sure to do EXACTLY what she says and don't be scared!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Regardless of any other ratings, at face value Dr. Lewis is a stern older lady that some might find intimidating at first. But mind wise, she is a caring and sassy figure much like my grandma- as long as you do your work, listen to what she says, and be respectful; she truly cares about broadening your English skills.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1302
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Lewis was by far one of the best instructors that Ive had. As long as you follow her instructions to the letter and come to her for help or feedback, then the course is a breeze. This is not a course you can pass by doing what you want, how you want, and when you want to.
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