Elzbieta (Ela) Thurgood - California State University Chico

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Elzbieta (Ela) Thurgood - California State University Chico

Professor: Elzbieta (Ela) Thurgood

Department: English

College: California State University Chico

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ela is the textbook of the class. Her teaching approach isnt as warm as students may be used to, but I think she is fair. If you work well with strictness and a lot of repetition, she is your professor. She has been known to be rude to students. And I would avoid taking Phonology with her. But overall, I do love and respect her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL471
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady the class wasn't hard just memorize the answers she gives you in lecture bc she pretty much tells you what the answers for the tests/quizzes will be. Go to class & pay attention bc she doesn't like to say things more than once. Someone asked her a question and her answer was "we just talked about that" and pretty much refused to expand

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL476
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Phonology was the hardest thing I have ever done. I was a little disappointed in the amount of group work and the fact that we didn't get to choose our own groups, but I did not have anywhere near the worst group members, so I guess it's all relative. The work is difficult and often confusing, but Ela was always available during office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL471
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are very detailed and expects you to memorize every little thing on her daily quizzes. Study hard for her class or you WILL fall behind; she only assigns quizzes and tests. No homework assignments to balance things out. ATTENDANCE IS CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS IN HER CLASS!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ela is a very animated professor, she makes class enjoyable to the point where I liked going to class. Go to every class, Ela doesn't waste time and every in every class, she will teach something that will be on the test. She's a very good professor and will take time to make sure everyone understands the lesson; she also uses lots of in class work

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG476
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My 3rd class with Ela (371 & 470) She's an awesome teacher who expects a lot of her students. If you plan on taking 470 or any of the TESOL classes make sure you take her for 371. Only real complaint is that she doesn't provide a study guide. So you need to show up and take notes or find a friend to send them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG471
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Charismatic, attentive, warm and funny. You will learn a lot!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taking Ela again next semester because she was so awesome! Yeah, her class was definitely tough and the content was difficult to grasp, but she makes sure everyone understands it before moving on. She always asks if anyone needs help and gives great feedback on class discussion and quizzes. Highly recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL470
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Accent makes her hard to understand sometimes, but you get used to it. Interesting lectures for the most part. Everyone is confused together. I had a rough semester for a variety of reasons and she ended up rounding my grade up a few percentage points. That was really nice of her. If you're nice and respectful, she will be too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ela is an amazing instructor! She loves what she is teaching and makes it interesting for the rest of us. She is very understanding of personal situations that would make you unable to attend class, but BEWARE, skipping one day of this class is like missing a week in any other class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG371
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is everything. She's really nice, definitely willing to help and wants students to pass. Taking this class before Grammar definitely helps if you're in English Education. Ela truthfully is amazing, but it's not an easy A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL471
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ela is what a university professor should be; her classes are challenging, but she is always there for you. I've taken multiple classes with her & am confident in the knowledge I have learned from her. It's a lot of info, so the class is the actual workload of a 3 unit class. Come to class, pay attention, study often and you'll learn a lot & pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG471
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

rigid and rude

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: 371
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're a Masters or TESOL student, she'll favor you. Missing a class for a day is like missing a week. She's a tough grader and she emphasizes participation. She won't look at your work before you share, then she'll humiliate you in front of the class. She sometimes won't respect your questions. If Ellen Eggers teaches 371, please enroll.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 471
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ela is very supportive and willing to help anyone out. Her lectures are what she bases her tests off of, so attendance is crucial. It's a lot of information, but it's definitely doable. She's available for office hours and explicitly states what she will test on. She's a great teacher and I'd take her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: 371
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dont take her class... Very confusing and if you miss a class it's like missing a week... Go and take notes youll be good

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
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:

Ela is somewhat rigid and hard to understand sometimes, but is never unfair despite the quick pace and large load of information. Don't be intimidated though - show up to class and take good notes and you'll be okay.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL471
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the one class I made sure never to miss. A lot of information is covered, and it's not always clear, She doesn't always do the best job at explaining it afterwards, so get to know your classmates. However, she was always ready to help. at the same time she was a tough grader. Defiantly not an easy A

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL371
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I cannot stress enough the importance of showing up to Ela's classes. You will always miss something important if you don't. Pay attention, ask questions. Quizzes are frequent and you have to memorize a lot, so be prepared. She is an excellent person, though her accent is a bit tough to get through sometimes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL471
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! The class can be tedious at times but she understands that and is really helpful. She does have a thick accent but she's still easy to understand. There are tests/quizzes almost every week but she is very clear in her expectations so just show up & keep up and you'll do ok.

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