Elaine Safer - University of Delaware

Professor: Elaine Safer
Department: English
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class is an easy A if you just read the books. Attendance is mandatory. You have to read the books every week or you will not be able to catch up. The books are interesting and she is a very fair grader.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL342
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Most wretched class I have ever taken at UDel. I came from ENGL341, hoping to further my knowledge and interest in American Lit, but I ended up not even bothering to show up-- and when I did, I was reminded of how useless the class was. She read the text back to us and made us read from our journals, and constantly asked, "Isn't it funny?" AWFUL!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL340
  • 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:
This woman is a HORRIBLE teacher. She interupts you when you try to speak in class about silly things like if you are in your assigned seat. How old are we, 12? She bases her class on having people read from their reading journals, but doesn't really have much of a discussion going on. Confused 24/7. You don't want her as a prof at all!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLSECT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENGSECT
  • 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:
OMG.. if she doesnt understand there are different kinds of writing out there... do not take it if you are not an english major
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
OMG she is too old to be teaching. so boring! She gets people in the books confused and always asks "isnt that so?" in a way that seems like she isnt even sure herself. your opinion can be wrong if it doesnt match hers. makes alot of sense right? avoid if possible. Its easy to get good grades but you have to go to class and its painfully boring.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL209
  • 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:
Dont take unless you are an english major. Expects you to write a paper after each class, exams are essays, has assigned seating
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL342
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You'd be safer not taking this class. Old-school English prof who hasn't moved along with the times. Not a really hard grader, but it seems like she's trying too hard to be clever with her comments on my essays. Just teach me how to write, please. Wit and $2.00 will get you a large cup of coffee at Starbucks. Not evil, just impatient.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Probably not the best choice for those looking to simply fulfill requirements. If you are interested in great novels and are a good writer you will do fine. Depending on your ability you probably don't need to read the books, but she makes it very clear you need examples from the books in your essay. Definately lost at times, but knows her stuff
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GRAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good discussion... not great book selections. In the end, an easy A.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL342
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't be turned away by a green face. She prefers lecturing and class discussion, so that's how the class is ran. If attendance weren't necessary, you could skip every class and pass. There's 2 exams and a paper. She gives good grades as long as you use the text to back your answers. Don't read books, read spark notes. easy a
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL342
  • 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:
What a waste of my time! Her discussions were anything but stimulating, and we spent most of the semester reading outloud from the book instead of analyzing what the novels were about. An easy class, but so boring.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL342
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
sure she is a bit eccentric, but that keeps things interesting. having to read 2 papers in front of the class was not fun, but no big deal. i liked going to her class 3x a week and she was really helpful and supportive with my writing. it is great how she thinks every book is beautiful and i loved how tattered and used all her books were
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A bit boring at times and definitely losing her bearings on life, but she can be witty and is not afraid to talk about weird topics like the Clinton sex scandal. If you attend class and are familiar with the topics discussed in class, you can do well without reading the books cover to cover. Put in some effort and you will be fine.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GRAD
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Perhaps too advanced in scope for most undergrads, who find her "boring"; my recommendation for them: change your major to business. One should consider himself or herself lucky to find a professor who listens to students' opinions and is absolutely passionate about her discipline. She a great woman with a wealth of knowledge to share--be patient.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Isn't she great? Isn't she wonderful?
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a nice lady and means well, but do not take a class with her. It was a waste of my time to attend 3 hours every week.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
possibly the worst class to take at UD...nice enough lady but if something is wrong with your essay(s) she'll chew you apart
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • 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:
Boring teacher with an awful personality. I would rather wait an extra semester to graduate than take a Safer class I needed to finish on time.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL348
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
awful professor, awful class... waste of time and she makes you feel like crap for not writing the best paper in the history of the world
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