Catherine Castner - University of South Carolina

Professor: Catherine Castner
Department: Languages
College: University of South Carolina
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: LATN110
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr Castner is literally the worst online professor. I cant speak to her abilities in a classroom setting but she was super unhelpful and not at all accessible. Not understanding whatsoever and not willing to help her online students. I taught myself Latin for an entire semester because there is absolutely zero supplemental material provided by her
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: LATN109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you do not skip class and pay attention to lectures, the class is pretty straight forward. I maybe put in 1-2 hours of studying outside of class and have received a 100 on over half of the quizzes. If you participate in class, she is willing to work with you if you have any class conflicts. Super caring if you put in the effort.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: LATN122
  • 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:
Doesn't necessarily take her time with the material. When you don't get it she seems frustrated.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: LATN109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't get me wrong, this woman knows her stuff. She just has a horrible time conveying that knowledge to her students. I would suggest avoiding her at all costs. She wants her students to do well but she does nothing to help them out. Really strict on grading too.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: LATN109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher. If you have time and the skills to teach Latin to yourself then you will do fine. Otherwise get any other teacher than her. Doesn't teach, doesn't show your grades, and doesn't go over anything that will help you learn.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Online class, only go to class on exam days. The textbook is a list of terms you have to memorize and there are questions on the computer you have to do. That's exactly what's on the test. If you learn it all, easy A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PHIL312H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class wasn't what I expected. Certain aspects of it are interesting, but the class kind of ruined it for me. Dr. Castner's grading is very subjective, and it is hard to finish tests within the class period. I almost ruined my 4.0 with this class, but I somehow scraped an A. Previous knowledge of the material would have been very helpful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: LAT109
  • 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:
Run.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS230
  • 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:
Bc shes a latin prof,expects med term to be all about that. so much info to attain for each test and only 1/3 of the material studied is on the test. absolutely terrible teacher! 4.0 student, but made a C+. when you sign up for the CLAS230, it has class schedule times but its self paced..go to comp lab only on days of tests. no office hrs. AWFUL!!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: LATN109
  • 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 knows Latin and expects everyone to be dedicated to the class. The subject is hard to begin with, most say that she is not a good professor because they don't care to learn the subject and they don't go to class. She does introduce new concepts quickly, but she is strictly "by the book" so you can always catch up on your own time.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: LAT109
  • 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:
Run, run away as fast as you can. She teaches too fast, does not give time for questions, office hours she regularly cancels. The other professors make it a lot more fun and actually teach. Try to take it with one of them.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: LATIN109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she moves extremely fast with very limited office hours. There are better latin teachers. I wouldnt even really take latin its a dead language right. week 4 we were already in chapter 6. take one of the other two teachers.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
self paced course. no class, just go to take exams. online drills that are not mandatory but helpful to study for the exam. I thought this class would easy, but it definitely was not. I found it to be a completely useless course, do not take it!! Also the professor is a bit uptight, did NOT like her.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's an independent study course, with 4 exams ONLY. No dropping your lowest score, no extra credit, and she does NOT round the grade even if you make an 89.9 you're stuck with a B+. The material is pretty difficult, and requires you to actually learn it and not cram right before the exam. As far as the professor, I DON'T like her!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There's no attendance, you just study on your own with the books and online drills. The first test is really easy, and the drills break down the material very well. After the 1st exam, not so much. A lot of the words don't break down with roots, and you have to know the original words/meanings, plurals, etc. which they don't tell you until the end.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: LATN121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Instead of being comprehensive, she focuses on certain things, making the class ahrder than it should be.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: LATIN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Castner is wonderful. She's more than willing to help students learn the material; very deliberate and careful with her teaching methods; thoughtful.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: WOST320
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was a very fair professor. There was 10 weekly quizzes on the readings and class discussion, and one book report! If you do the work, the class is an easy A. Attendance is 30% so you have to go to class, but overall great class! Very interesting!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CLAS360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very interesting course. I learned a lot. Grades are fair, and she is very clear about what will be on the test and quizzes. 1 test, 7 quizzes, 1 group project, and participation. Great course.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: LATN121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Castner is knowledgeable and focused in her teaching. She sticks to the lesson plan and keeps pace over the semester. She has a lot to teach you.
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