Dalia Sirkin - San Jose State University

Professor: Dalia Sirkin
Department: English
College: San Jose State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1B
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's an English teacher, I guess so there's no clear criteria on how they grade. Just have good grammar and something relating to the prompt and you're going to get an A on papers. Easier than my AP English classes. Her feedback basically tells you what to write for her to give you an A. She remembers kids who ask and I think grades them higher.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's a really cool teacher who gives a fair amount of work. Don't expect to get away with doing nothing in this class, it's not a free A. Sirkin takes her time to grade each essay and gives good feedback, the final was pretty easy (presentation), and is passionate about English.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HA96
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She doesn't give A's, I got high B's on my essays & my final grade was a B-. She's not clear on what she asks for in the essays so everyone interprets the question in different ways which in her opinion are wrong. A student asked for her grading rubric, the rubric was complete nonsense because her rubric was a perfect essay and nothing less.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall nice teacher, but the class does include a good amount of work.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL7
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice teacher. As long as you do the reading you'll do fine. The first book (Mastermind) we read was boring but the second one (Predictable Irrational) was interesting. Other than that, no textbook required. Exams consist of short answer questions and an essay. Gives pop quizzes.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HA96F
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is a very helpful teacher , but she is also not as easy going in many situations.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1B
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Sirkin is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. She is such an passionate and amazing teacher. She has a real passion for teaching and she remembers names and faces which is sweet. She does enjoy participation and overall is a great teacher. Lazy students stay away.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • 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 an amazing teacher and is very passionate about her work. If you work hard she absolutely recognizes that and makes the learning experience that much better. Lazy students avoid this class
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Sirkin is one of the most sweetest professors I have ever had at SJSU. She gives you nadivce not only on your writing but personal advice as well. I love her! I had her for 1A and I regret not having her for 1B. If you signed up for this class thinking it's easy you might as well drop because you surely earn your grade in this class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I hate writing and I sometimes didnt do the reading and ended up with a C.. I dont know what everyone is talking about but this class is pretty easy. Just do the writings.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: EN54
  • 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:
Very sweet and helpful, if you ask. One of the best professor's I have had at SJSU so far. As far as writing, she does grade on the hard side. I would recommend taking her class!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL10
  • 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:
This professor is funny and sweet. You can tell that she is extremely passionate about what she does. As long as you show up and do your readings you'll be fine
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL001
  • 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:
One of the worst teachers I've had. Unnecessarily rude, unbearably hard grader, contradicts herself, unclear guidelines, hard essay topics. Don't choose the class she is teaching, it will honestly add a world of stress with the kind of grades she give.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL001
  • 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:
Best English teacher I had in years. Instead of you seeking help, she approaches you personally and will help solve any problems you have, including family issues. She is like the English teacher and counselor combines into one! Plus she teaches meditation... how great is that! I do not know about you guys, but I think she was great!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL8
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awful teacher, hard grader, unclear, picks favorites, chooses hard essay topics, and is a very strange person. Don't expect to get an A in this class
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awful teacher! She was not helpful or clear when I approached her for help about my essays. I think she has a more "you figure it out" style. She's fun during class though, not so much outside of it. Definately has her favorites which stinks for everyone else who are also trying to get their participation points. Avoid if possible.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGB2038
  • 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:
I tried my best in her class, but she still failed me. She is extremely hard, so I recommend to not take her. The second class meeting, she told us that she never gaves As,so if you want to fail take her.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1B
  • 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:
She is awful. I tried my best to pass the class but she failed me. Aviod taking her because most likely you will fail.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
on the second day of class she told us that she never gives out As to her students. and she meant it! do all the required reading because the following class discussions are very involved. picks favorites.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG1A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she has favorites! if she doesn't see anything interesting about u, she will ignore u. requires lots of reading and writing.
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