Cathy Barks - University of Maryland

Professor: Cathy Barks
Department: English
College: University of Maryland
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HONR288R
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Barks is the sweetest teacher I have ever had. The course was so interesting and really changed my outlook on medical humanities and illness. She wants her students to succeed. I despised writing before this class, but I found myself enjoying tying together all of the topics we touched on in the final paper. Amazing teacher. Take her.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is a nice person but an awful teacher. you have to do all the work by yourself and if she does not like it don't expect to get an A. I had B from her just because she did not like my topic.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HONR258
  • 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:
Awesome teacher, and really nice.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HONR29P
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Barks was a great teacher. She truly inspired me to do hard work that I was proud of when usually I just do enough to get an A. She's the most influential teacher I've had at Maryland. If you want to work and become a better writer take her class. She cares about her students and her subject. Treat her respectfully and you will only get respect
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HONR268T
  • 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:
This is the second class I take with Dr. Barks. Her classes are really great. She's extremely passionate about the classes she teaches and it creates a wonderful classroom environment for all the students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GREATGATSBY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she's nice.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: AMERICANLIT
  • 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:
Fabulous! She is engaging and passionate. She truely cares for the language and her students.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: WRITINGINTRO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She graded tough, but her comments directed you to what she wanted for future papers. She was engaging enough in class and was very fair overall.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL313
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I agree that Barks was patronizing and had this "I'm the one with the Professor in front of my name so my opinion is the right opinion" attitude. But, she did make me want to work my ass off so that I could prove to her that I too knew what I was talking about.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HONR219P
  • 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:
I enjoyed Dr. Barks. She was an accomplished writer and a very kind, compassionate, and open-minded teacher. She challenged her students and she gave me a D on my second paper, but it's rewarding when you get a good grade in her class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HONR219P
  • 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:
Dr. Barks is a terrible teacher and she cannot grade fairly. Do not take her class, it will be hell.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL101
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's awful. She says **** jokes all the time and she doesn't even care for her students.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG441
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is patronizing and subjective and her grading is hard and unfair. She puts too much weight on specific assignments too close to the end of the semester. Trying to talk to her or learning from her is like beating your head against the wall.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL434
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr Barks was great, friendly. Her TA was hot!
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