Jill Franks - Austin Peay State University

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Jill Franks - Austin Peay State University

Professor: Jill Franks

Department: English

College: Austin Peay State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL460H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took a film class with Dr. Franks. The classes met twice a week with one meeting being about three hours long and other being 1.5hrs. Dr. Franks repeatedly got an attitude and was rude to the student that had to slip out for a restroom break during the 3 hour class. I heard the student multiple times explaining her bladder disorder to Dr. Franks.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She gives no clear explanation on what is expected. If you arent an English major you arent going to enjoy her class at all. I took this as a winter term so I knew it was going to be a heavy work load but she didnt clarify what was wrong about a paper and you basically had to guess what her prompt was asking for.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL2330
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very helpful teacher. Responds to email same day. Let me turn in a paper early for feedback. Clear expectations.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She gives no explanation for the reason you got the grade you receive, no matter what you do its not good enough for her. Silly Personal Comments on your work. To much reading and to many papers

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG460I
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr Franks was a great choice for Italian Cinema. She lived there and told us many stories about the people and customs. Discussion was definitely lively both during and after the screenings. There were many short assignments so you get a chance to improve your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL460I
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Franks is very knowledgeable about film directors. She is passionate about us learning how filmmaking works. Be prepared to participate every day, and don't forget to watch the films. You can't fake your way because she knows the films so well. The best thing is you can rewrite your papers.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Unique seminar style of class requires you to be prepared with questions and answers every day. That said, it also made me do my reading and think hard about it. If you care about literature, you'll love the discussions. If you are only doing this course to fulfill a requirement, and you don't like to read, you won't be happy in ENG2030.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

if you like to read, this is the course for you. 2 papers and 4 discussion boards, not hard. grading is easy. i wrote a mediocre paper and got a B.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 2030H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Franks! She is intelligent, cares that we learn, and very knowledgeable. In World Lit we covered, literally, the world! It was very interesting to read stories from just about every part of the planet. Her comments on papers really do help you if you take time to read them and apply them to your next homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the most frustrating experience of my college career. There was no justification for her grading beyond silly personal comments. The feedback she gives only insight into her egotistical personalty which you soon learn to placate. She expects you to read her mind and identify with whatever critical perspective of the LONG 3x weekly readings.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sorta enjoyable. 30-60 pages of reading every class. Every absence or missed reading is a takeaway from your grade. Professor is nice but more concerned with her own situation and opinions. You cannot challenge her knowledge or conclusions. Grades consist of attendance and very few papers. Not the best choice of a teacher for 2030

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Franks uses a seminar style of teaching in Honors which means we all say something every day, if she calls on us. This made me prepare my homework more than I ever have before. This requires time but makes the discussion super thoughtful and interesting. Since it is World Lit, they range from philosophy to psychology to history, including lit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Only 6 assignments: 4 discussions and 2 papers. She is a harsh grader, but prompts can be vague. Each assignment has a different book associated with it and she gives 2 weeks per discussion and 3 per paper. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! You will struggle if you wait until the last minute to do your readings. Some summaries can be found online but not all.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Franks requires that you read six books and you have an assignment for each one. (Four discussions and two essays) If you don't do well on the first essay, the best you can do in the class is a 65. She has unclear grading criteria, is extremely harsh in telling you how wrong you are, and is impossible to reach outside of her office hours.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL2030H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She does not tell you what she wants in a paper or discussion question, and then crucifies you for not knowing. It's her way or the highway. She refuses to work with you if you hold a different opinion from her. She expects you to know everything already, and to be able to analyze like that's all that keeps you alive. Do not take her if you can.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She has two papers and if you do bad on them don't even bother with the discussions because you have already failed her class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL3130
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Franks made Brit Lit II a lot more interesting than I thought it could ever be. She makes you think about how the books and the history of the time period match up. Discussions can get interesting. Definitely prepare your homework before class, and you'll do fine. She grades easy on the participation and gives lots of feedback on papers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL3130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She's not a bad teacher. She's passionate about British Literature, & she gives good feedback. However, if you are not one of her favorites, prepare to be graded harder, be humiliated in class, and for her to pick you for every class discussion. She's not fair with her grading of class discussion. She's very unfair to those who do not play along.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love Dr. Franks! She is quirky and relatable and very intelligent. She wants you to work for your grade and is available for good feedback. She is very passionate about her subject. I've had her for film class as well and she is so knowledgeable! Do yourself a favor and take her class if you are remotely interested in literature or film.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy class, but stressful as only two papers are required, both worth 50% of your final grade. Lot's of reading boring literature!

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