Linda Borgen - San Diego State University

Professor: Linda Borgen
Department: English
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There is stuff due every week. The work is easy, but don't underestimate the professor. There is no extra credit or late work allowed unless you have an acceptable excuse.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Borgen is a great professor! She can be confusing since she's disorganized and all over the place with essay prompts. However, all you really need to do is just follow her tasks and ask questions when you're confused. Be prepared for lots of reading, it can seem like a lot but it's actually VERY interesting. Her class will make you a better writer.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Borgen was a great professor! She was very understanding and you could tell she cared about all her students. You also could submit your paper to her and ask her what you need to do to get an A and she would tell you. I found the class to be very easy and she gave great feedback on essays.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
All essays had a clear prompt that went over everything she wanted to see. She gives feedback on all essays. Lots of reading but i thought the book was interesting. A couple quizzes here and there. Very sweet and easy to communicate with. If your a decent writer you can definitely pass. lots of Group work. If you have a good group it will be easy.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I thought she was a great RWS teacher and always gave great feedback on the essays but the essays were also very specific and detailed about what she wanted you to write about. Overall, as long as you put in the work and are a decent writer the class overall wasn't too hard.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very disorganized and doesn't really specify with what she wants. She also doesn't round grades, I was 0.4 away from the next letter grade and did not want to round up even though coronavirus was going on. A caring person yes, but an okay professor
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Borgen truly cares about her students. In her class, it's more about the well being and her students passing than it is about turning in work. She does everything in her power to help students pass and never makes them feel overwhelmed. If you have the opportunity, take her class, you won't regret it!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Although a sweet professor, the class is overall confusing and asking questions is a must. She goes out of her way to make personal connections with students and makes the class itself interested. The more direct you are with your questions, the easier the assignment!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best Professor I have had at SDSU so far. She is such a caring professor and she is also very understanding. I recommend taking her for RWS 305!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Borgen made the class enjoyable, although most times having class at 8 am made it very hard to be involved, she tried her best to get us involved, but didnt force us to. Shes a very flexible teacher and she gives great feedback. The essays and projects were fairly easy if youre willing to do the work, which most times we did in class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: RWS200
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Borgen definitely makes you work for your grade. She gives great feedback on papers and is always willing to help. There are quizzes due on most Sundays which can be taken up to 3 times. There are 3 papers and 1 group powerpoint. I recommend this class if you are willing to put in the work for a good grade.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: RWS200
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had her for 100 and 200 and the BEST teacher. She lays out what you need to do very simply. Listen in class and your papers will right themselves. She goes through each of the texts and describes what you need to do in your essays if you just listen. She is understanding that no one likes to do essays so she makes it easy if you pay attention.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I was hesitant taking Professor Borgen's class at first because of her average rating, but she ended up being my favorite professor this semester. She cares about her students and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is engaged. She is a very kind and understanding person as well. If you put in the effort, this class is definitely an easy A.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
she is super nice and a really fair grader. 3 and essays and the final is a group project that's pretty easy. Rarely any homework. She looks over your first 2 essays and tells you what to fix before she grades it which is super helpful. I have become a much better writer because of her and I would definitely take her class again!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: RWS200
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Borgen is a great professor, she definitely cares about what her students think and takes feedback to directly apply to how she teaches. Additionally, when you write an essay she is willing to read through it prior to the grading deadline to help you make improvements before its officially graded.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: RWS305W
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You can get As on each of the 4 major projects and not get an A in the class. Tons of busy work and over-analysis of basic topics. Multiple readings for each project with online quizzes or in class activities as weekly follow-ups.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: RWS200
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
A genuinely good teacher, probably your best choice for RWS-100 or RWS-200, as I had her for both. She tries to keep her content interesting and allows students the chance to get custom feedback on their essays before turning them in. She tends to choose different content than other RWS teachers, meaning the experience is often unique and original.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: RSW100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Borgen is a solid professor and a fair grader, but her essays are fairly complex. Somethings very important to her is sentence coherence and mla format. She is also very chill and does try to help you out in class but is a boring lecturer. Overall, I would take her again.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: RWS200
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Borgen is probably one of the best teachers I have ever had. She genuinely cares about her students and she really makes an effort to make sure her students understand the material. She's a very reasonable grader but some of the essays are difficult towards the end of the semester & I hope I can have her as a professor again at some point
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: RWS100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She's a solid choice for any English or RWS class. She knows how to teach and is fair when grading essays, and I intend to have her as my professor again.
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