Kristen Poole - University of Delaware

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Kristen Poole - University of Delaware

Professor: Kristen Poole

Department: English

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL101H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly she is a nice person and cares about her students a lot, but she should not be teaching a freshman English course. This was the first time in awhile shes taught an English course at this level. She expects her freshman students to preform like English grad students. Dont take her unless you have to for your English 110 course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL324
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Poole is absolutely amazing. Although she is a very difficult professor, she is always accessible to her students. If you are having trouble in class, go to office hours, as she is incredibly helpful and kind.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG324
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This woman is nice but not a good teacher. She doesn't care about your point of view unless she agrees with it. You will only get good grades if you write in the style that she wants. She thinks that she is very funny but in reality she is so bland and boring that most kids never say a word in her class. Only the ones who give her a chile.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very "my way or the highway". If you're an English major or anyone who has already developed a writing style, she will not respect it and will most likely condescend you, telling you you don't know what you're doing. Basically, to pass, do exactly what she says, no more, no less. Take 0 risks. Kill your voice and creativity. Live the textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I've currently taken two classes with doctor Poole and just signed up for a third. She's intelligent, charming, passionate, and easily one of the coolest English professors at this school. Her classes are mostly discussion based, but not like most classe; her discussions are organic, engaging, and probably the most rewarding I've had in my major.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL101AND110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's so great....101 section is really easy as long as you go to lecture, which is usually more of a huge discussion most days. 110 was a little more challenging because it was an Honors section, but it was equally as awesome since we all got to know each in our small class. Overall just requires a decent effort on your part and you'll do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

honestly the best prof I've had here. she really will help you become a significantly better writer. a whole class on King Lear sounded pretty terrible to me but you grow to love it or at least appreciate it...take classes with her she's lovely

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ICA635G
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rare blessing was given to me when she open the class "the Idea of Story in Theology" at Lutheran Seminary. As a graduate theologian, I could have better theology than her. But she guided me to the way where I could find "the story." The story that she led me find is now great language with which explain my and Paul's love of God and his people.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kristen was a great professor. This was her first time teaching 101 so there were a few kinks for us, but the class was fantastic. 4 exams and a few little quizzes. Take good notes, attend every lecture, and READ AND STUDY THE LITERARY TERMS and you'll be fine. Overall easy class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL284
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you come into the Shakespeare class expecting a literature class (heaven forbid), you'll be in for quite a surprise. Dr. Poole teaches Shakespeare like it's history and won't accept any interpretation of the text if it's not based on her own, often poor, interpretations.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL312
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shakespeare - I thought it was really tough and that her exams were unfair, but if you can manage to make it to her office hours, she's super helpful, and her lectures were always very entertaining and fun

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL284
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Poole is awesome. As a science major, I was uneasy at first taking a Shakespeare class- but it was amazing. She kept class interesting, was helpful, and valued input during class discussions. Also, exams were really fair. If you don't mind reading Shakespeare- TAKE HER!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL284
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever. Hilarious class and she keeps it interesting, even though it's Shakespeare.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst class ive ever taken. 2 huge assignments that took up more time than my 300 level classes. she is condescending and demands a lot. attendance is mandatory even though class is pointless. every day i wished that i dropped... do not take this class unless you want no life and want to live and breathe the most boring shakespeare plays

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class! (Shakespeare's history plays) is not worth it! she is a fairly nice woman but demands way more than a 102 class deserves. Giant portfolio assignment took so much time and effort, more than my english 400 level classes, and the end paper was ridiculous and harshly graded. Don't take if you are looking for an easy A or even B

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL102
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:

whoever said her 102 class is easy is on crack. if you are a graduate student who wants to do nothing but read and write about shakespeare youll be in heaven... but if youre expecting a normal 100 level english class get out now. papers every week, a huge research paper and a ridiculous amount of reading. dont take her

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL102
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:

Professor Poole seems a little dull at first, but once you get her humor and give her a chance she is really great. She is open to anyone's opinions or ideas about how the class is run. The workload is a little heavy, but it really pays off and you will learn a lot. Take her for sure!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had her for brit lit I. She is good and very funny. Keeps class interesting with examples and such. She has interest in the subject. At first I didn't like that she made us do study guides but they were actually beneficial!Overall, I would recommend taking this professor if you had an opportunity to!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG324
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor. I almost like Shakespeare now!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL324
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

if kp taught every english course, i would be majoring in english. she is awesome

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