Carla Willard - Franklin and Marshall College

Professor: Carla Willard
Department: American Studies
College: Franklin and Marshall College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: AMS270
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took both AMS 270 and AFS 150 with Professor Willard and had a very unique and inspiring experience. She was the only professor I ever had that wouldn't leave us hanging with a tricky question. If she noticed we were struggling she would rework her question, her flexibility alone proves her dedication to her students! Cannot recommend enough!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: AMS213
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Willard is one of the most caring and intellectual professors at F&M. Students enjoy her lectures that are filled with enjoyable and crucial information. Her support throughout my years at F&M led to my interest in American Studies as well as my passion for social change and activism. Take her class, you won't regret it! Such a snoodle :)
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • 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:
Prof Willard is a thoughtful scholar and inspiring mentor. She empowers students to critically examine historical and ongoing issues of race, inequality, and injustice. As a woman of color and an immigrant, her courses allowed me to cultivate a deeper understanding of my own intersecting identities. I recommend her classes 100%. Took AMS150,213,467
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: AMS150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I couldnt have made it through college without Prof. Willard. She encouraged me to speak up in class and made me feel as if my thoughts were valuable. As a first generation college student and introvert, I really appreciated this. I took 3 of her courses and they were all very engaging. She genuinely cares and will go the extra mile to help.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • 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:
Professor Willard is one of the best professors I had at F&M. She is not only teaches in a way that is thought provoking and understandable but encourages her students through constructive feedback and an overall genuine care for students both inside and outside of the classroom. I can truly say she's been a mentor for me since my first days at F&M
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: AMS100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Willard is a gem. She truly cares about her students and wants them to do their best. She values student input is receptive to feedback. A HARSH grader on essays. She will read every single word that you write and provide lots of HELPFUL feedback. As a result of her teaching style, I can say I have become a better writer and thinker.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Willard constantly challenges students to push outside their comfort zone and improve their writing and critical thinking. She is passionate about what she teaches and makes it a priority to engage with every student in her class . Professor Willard has not only been a professor to me but also a mentor and advisor throughout my 4 years.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: AMS150
  • 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:
Professor Willard is the exact type of professor you go to f&m for. She teaches engaging classes about interesting topics and always makes an effort to get to know and support her students. One of the best professors Ive had!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If college is about learning about yourself and the world around you, then Professor Willard is an amazing Professor to start that journey with. She understands that first year students are open to new possibilities and ideas, and asks them to make the effort to explore the World through new perspectives. Her class is worth any assignment or test
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you take this class as seriously as it should be taken, Professor Willard will not just be a professor to you. She sees the greatness in all of her students even when they dont see it themselves. She is supportive and understanding and genuinely cares for her students. Professor Willard is truly one of a kind and its an honor to know her.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • 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:
From having her my first semester and throughout my time at F&M, Professor Willard has really been 1 of the most engaging, and encouraging professors I have encountered at F&M. Her instruction style is very student focused and she's always available for questions, support and advice in navigating F&M as a student of color. Amazing professor!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: AMS250
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It was definitely a pleasure to take Professor Willard's class. Very caring and supportive. She wants to make sure that you do well in her course and helps you achieve that through her feedback. Must take a class with Professor Willard!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: AMS150
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She will work with you to see you succeed. All she wants is her students to meet her halfway for her to elevate you.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Willard is an incredibly passionate professor who helped to both enhance my learning and improve my writing. She has clear expectations, is extremely personable, and is always willing to help as long as you ask. I would recommend taking as many courses offered by her as possible.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is an amazing prof, cares so much about supporting her students and making sure everyone leaves her class with a new perspective. Do not miss taking a class with her!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: AFS213
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Black American Film was such an amazing course. Its great for people who are new to film studies and for people who are interested in broadening their film studies in terms of race (and a bit of gender). Prof Willard is very inspiring and genuinely believes in mutual growth, learning, and respect.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You must take Professor Willards class! If you do the work and follow the guidelines she provides, you will do well in her class. Get ready to read and discuss! A lot of the learning is done through whole class discussion and analysis of the texts for AMS 150. Any class with Professor Willard definitely make you a stronger writer.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: AMS270
  • 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:
Professor Willard is truly one of the best Professors that I have had during college. She is always avialable outside of class for help and is very understanding. She is also very passionate about issues that affect minorities and is a great support/ person to reach out to in times of needs. Take as many classes as you can with her!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Carla Willard is an amazing human being. She makes a tremendous effort to make connections with her students in and out of the classroom. Her classes have all been thought provoking. Professor Willard is truly a professor you can't pass on. Regardless of your major or interests, you should take any class you can with her.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: AFS150
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She makes sure to help you as much as she can and she cares a ton about your success. She makes personal relationships with students and keeps everyone engaged. There are a TON of readings and she is initially a tough grader but as long as you use your resources (like the writing center), you'll be fine. She also always brings her dog to class! :)
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