Judy Kerman - Saginaw Valley State University

Professor: Judy Kerman
Department: English
College: Saginaw Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL204H
  • 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:
Tough grader. Won't read over papers for you and doesn't accept drafts. Not very helpful when it comes to questions. Can help you become a better writer if you take the time on the papers.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She knows how to teach a poetry workshop. I got a lot out of this class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class was fun you talk the whole time and share your poems and short stories, but she is very opinionated. Lets you out early sometimes. Easy B.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG305
  • 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:
Dr Kerman teaches creative writing totally differently than other profs at SVSU. I preferred her style because she makes the classes structured and makes sure students give constructive rather than mean criticism. Don't expect an easy A; As are attainable but not without effort. I felt like I really improved my writing as a result of her class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204H
  • 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:
Very Very tough grader. She expects you to write just how she likes, and it's hard to tell what that is because her assignments are not very clear. If you want a Challenge then take this teacher.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGOLDTESTAME
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard grader. I recievd a 3.0 after busting my ass. I never used the writing center before and went there for every paper and she still graded them harshly. There are no tests, but the final sucks. If you are not knowledgable on the bible, you can not do good on the final unless you can memorize where passages are in the bible.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204H
  • 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:
I had to take her for an honors class. She is tough. You have to know what she likes. Listen to her feed back and journal questions to figure our what she wants. Get on her good side!! If she likes you and thinks your are trying she will help you even more. She is very picky and knows what she likes and she will tell you what she dosn't like!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203
  • 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:
Incredible class - she's probably the most knowledgeable teacher on campus. A lot of reading, but it's well explained, so even if you miss a day or two you won't fall behind.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG305
  • 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:
Really got you thinking. Although I would recommend making appointments with her to go over your work and portfolio pieces, as there is not a lot of feedback from her, so your final grade might be a surprise if you don't make the effort. Grades her book review very harshly!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CRWRITING
  • 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 learned a lot from Dr. Kerman. I can't believe the negative comments and had to respond. I was challenged (that is the point isn't it?)but not unreasonably so. We are in college people! I really enjoyed and was inspired by this class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kerman is the woman who made me run away from writing crying.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203OT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very hard to keep up with the reading/log book while doing her other requirements. Not too friendly. For an Old Testament as literature course she sure walked a fine line between seperation of church and state. I mean come on, she brought in a rabbi one day. He had the little hat and all.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had a blast! Makes me want to write all the time. Can be a little crazy, but unlike many other teachers she makes learning fun. Get on her good side. If you enjoy to write you will love it. She lets you pick most of the topics!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG261
  • 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:
I loved this class - I had so much fun, and I got a lot out of it. Because of it, I'll be writing a lot more, and I would recommend her to anyone for Creative Writing. I don't know about other classes. But if you go in with enthusiasm... your destined to do well.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203
  • 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:
Class starts interesting then turns not to be. She didn't come across as nice person, I thought she was kindof mean. She expects a lot of reading. It's hard to keep up.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I think all of the positive comments about her were written by Kerman herself. A nightmare.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CM510
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm pretty sure she's evil, and that's not just because she gave me a B and screwed up my student file when she was the director of my grad program.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • 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:
WOW! Great teacher of poetry. Class was a blast. She expects effort, but is fair. Class was great.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203
  • 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:
Very intesesting class. Knew her material well and chose her books and topics well. There is a lot of reading to keep up with and she challenges you as a writer. Learned a lot and had a good time.
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