Catherine Holmes - College of Charleston

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Catherine Holmes - College of Charleston

Professor: Catherine Holmes

Department: English

College: College of Charleston

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've always loved writing up until taking Holmes class. She was pretty scatterbrained + unorganized which I wont judge her on. However, she clearly had favorites in the class which was weird. I got C's on every. single. paper. Even after going to office hours/getting feedback I'd still get C's. When I would ask why, she wouldn't give me an answer..

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

as someone who hates writing, this class wasnt too bad. there was a lot of writing in this class (because it is an academic writing class) and she likes to do a lot of discussion boards in her class and those are due like every three days, theyll def catch up to you. shes a very sweet lady who doesnt mind extending deadlines which was a bonus.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Run for the hills, unless you like literary analysis. She can be flighty and scattered, not to mention did NOT cut students any slack, even with COVID-19. Some professors who teach gen-ed freshman courses think that their course needs to be super-hard and demanding. I disagree. You will learn much more and even have fun with another professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her handwriting is awful and I could never read her feedback on my papers. The books she chose for us to read were unbelievably boring and we had a paper due literally every week. She was awful at giving clear instructions on what she expected for our writings and when asking for help she would answer a million other questions but the one I asked

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are taking Holmes as a first year English I strongly advise against it. She often went on to create assignments as we progressed through the course instead of following the syllabus. Holmes was by far the worst professor of my first year. Other than for first year english this class was a complete waste of my time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just not a good teacher. Did not make syllabus until a few weeks in and most assignments were not on it. Updated the syllabus as we went, rather than planning from the beginning of the year. Bought 3 books for the class and only 1 was read, the other two were not discussed. Possibly worst teacher I've had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG110
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. Holmes is the best! I loved this class and learned a lot. She's very helpful during office hours and conferences.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL110
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Holmes is a really cute lady who is very enthusiastic about what she does. I've gotten A's on all my papers so she isn't too bad of a grader if you actually try (I've written them the night before). She is very confusing and does not tell you when things are due (always look at the syllabus!!!) She means well but you don't learn anything.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not too hard but I do not recommend taking it with holmes. She lectures all class in a painfully boring way. Her lessons are very sporadic and unorganized. Her lectures have no direction or relevance to the class whatsoever. Her assignments are also very vague. I suggest doing whatever you can to avoid taking a class with holmes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Learned absolutely nothing in this class. It is all papers, but they are never fully explained and is very judgmental and provides no clarity when you ask questions. This class was frustrating and stressful, takes a Gen ed way too seriously and provided no help on my writing, learned more about writing this semester in my history class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL110
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very kind soul and truly cares about her students but my god her teaching is sporadic and has no structure. No exams, just papers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unbelievably enthusiastic, yet extremely boring. Goes on talking about nonsense... Not super clear on assignments & expects a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HONS110
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holmes is one of the nicest people I've ever met. That being said, she is a tough grader. Her papers are not something you can write the night before and get an A on. She is very scattered with her assignments and lectures, but I really enjoyed the class overall. You will also have to read the books assigned if you want a good grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: 110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Talks for hours about nothing

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG110
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:

Such a hard grader, takes a mandatory freshman class way too seriously, super liberal and insists on discussing politics in class, has a huge sense of white guilt which she insists on working into all her lesson plans, super annoying, and attendance is mandatory. Gives almost no feedback. I've learned nothing in this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She really cares about students. I loved the readings & the class discussions. My writing improved a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HONS110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was really scared coming into this class because I am not the best writer but I think she is a pretty leinent grader, granted you have to put in the effort. Class mostly consists of discussions. No tests just essays (5 or 6) but it wasn't that bad because the topics were kind of interesting (sometimes). She is super peppy and sweet. I recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful. She grades way too harshly for a mandatory FRESHMAN class. Unclear instructions and if you don't give her exactly what she is looking for you WILL fail the assignment. She might be nice from an outward perspective, but a terrible teacher. SO boring too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HONS110
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Compared to everyone else's HONS110 experience, mine really wouldn't have been improved had I chosen another professor. You don't learn much. You have short readings everyday and then discuss (with no focus) the ethics of the reading rather than a writing analysis. Believes that a C is average and A is only meant for perfection. Great person though

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG101
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:

Meh. too hyper for 8am. all over the place. late to class. Dont take if youre not a big reader.

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