Melinda Rosenthal - Millersville University

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Melinda Rosenthal - Millersville University

Professor: Melinda Rosenthal

Department: English

College: Millersville University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL316
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved her but you will work for your grade. I graduated Cum Laude and although my grade brought my gpa down, I know that I received a quality education. If you want to pay for an A, this class is not for you, if you want a Professor who cares and wants you to actually learn-this is the one. Challenge yourself to meet her expectations!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG230
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice I guess but her class was so boring and she graded so harshly. Answers basically had to be the EXACT words she said in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL236
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's a nice lady and all. But if you don't do the reading, she will call you out on it and the class grade is primarily based on the midterm and final. She's not very clear with what she expects and doesn't tell the criteria until AFTER the fact.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rosenthal did not give clear rubrics for what she wanted on literary commentaries or tests (she gives tests in essay format). She made us buy 2 large (and somewhat expensive books)and 5 major stories we had to fend for ourselves and hopefully find online for free somewhere. Isn't clear, and assumes everyone understands what she is talking about

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG230
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Rosenthal for ENG230 and it was one of the best classes Ive taken at Millersville. There wasnt much homework and the discussions we had in class were very beneficial to doing well on the tests. The bad reviews on here are obviously from people who could not get an easy A. Dr. Rosenthal loves what she teaches and cares a lot.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG316
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No rubrics used, so requirements for assignments unclear. Does not teach skills helpful for business, just facts you can Google. Makes it clear she rarely gives As and grades tests harshly. Did not submit one individual writing assignment in this advanced writing course. Unacceptable for advanced writing course! Avoid this professor at all costs!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: LIT230
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rosenthal's tests aren't actually that hard. Just study and you'll be good, and she curves every time. Also, very sweet lady.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG230
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She really cares that people actually learn, and she is understanding when it comes to not attending class, even on test days.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG236
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rosenthal is caring and will work with you outside of class to help you better your writing. She expects a lot of detail and specificity in your answers in class and on the tests which makes it difficult sometimes to get good grades. Classes are all discussion/lecture. Participation matters. Read the stories because she WILL call on you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG236
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rosenthal is very nice and shows passion for her subject but she requires us to know a lot about the reading material. We had 1 paper due a week min. 250 words on each story we read. Our discussions in class were boring and time went by slow- it's all lecture. She grades VERY hard and gives you no info on what the midterm or final is.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG230
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was afraid to take this class after reading her rates on here i considered dropping and finding a new prof. I ended up staying in her class and actually enjoyed it! I skimmed the readings before class or even during lectures and made sure to speak up EVERY DAY! Tests are not that hard as long as you remember what you talked about in discussion!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
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:

Had for English comp. Alot of homework. Doesn't teach much in class. All homework and then saying how we did it, but she doesn't explain much.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL236
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really nice woman, but her tests are impossible and her lectures are very boring. I hope you're good at memorization because it is key to getting a good grade. However, if you hand in papers and participate in class, you should squeak by with a C.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG230
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, not a great teacher. Very hard grading on the only two test essays. Homework load was never a problem, but class discussions were typically very dull and lacked inspiration.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL429
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rosenthal's grading criteria is unclear, and she gives little feedback. Participation is VERY important, but she wants to lecture even though she says she wants discussion. Fight to get a word in every class! Don't buy the texts-you can find all the readings online. Exams are traditional essay. You will run out of time but she CURVES massively.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL429
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a very knowledgable person on American literature & her lectures are easy to follow, clear & straightforward. She stays on topic & if you don't like class discussions, don't bother. As long as you read the material, pay attention, go to class & take notes, you'll be ok. Two exams - each two essays which can be difficult, but ok if you study.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG236
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:

Ok professor. She explains literature really well and does help you understand better, but she is always right. She will ask your opinion then wince if she doesn't agree and basically tell you you are wrong. She seems to be a nice person. Not an easy professor and make sure to go to class. She remembers names and grills you if you miss class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG230
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:

She's very nice but tends to be annoying with remembering names at times. I'm currently taking the class this semester but so far she's really sweet.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL236
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the best of professors. She has two essay exams that are graded incredibly hard, and then she also does short essays on readings that need to be a min of 250 words, but they need to be much longer. She can be helpful if you go to her during the office hours but doesn't do much to help your grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL236
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:

Do not take a class with her. She's a really harsh grader. It's literally impossible to please her. There are few opportunities to improve your grade and she is beyond helping you. I liked the material, but she is a horrid professor.

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