Silvia Von Kluge - Eastern Michigan University

Professor: Silvia Von Kluge
Department: Psychology
College: Eastern Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had this Professor for 356 & 453 during the pandemic. She is one of the sweetest professors! Thank you soo much for the awesome semester. For 453 we used mindtap and it was a flawless program unlike other programs Ive used in the past (launchpad! It sucks!) during the pandemic
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had this Professor for 356 & 453 during the pandemic. She is one of the sweetest professors! Thank you soo much for the awesome semester.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is an intelligent person but not a very affective teacher. There's no book. She only lectures from handouts that don't make sense. Will spend 15 lecturing about something and then will say "you know this won't be on the test right?". Slightly temperamental. Makes it difficult to ask for help. Tests are difficult. I'd recommend other teacher.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • 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:
I had her for Motivation and Emotion and she might be one of my favorite Professors. She is very experienced in the field and her lectures are really interesting. Doesn't use slides or allow computers (or phones) but uses projector. Her exams are a little hard, have to go to class and study to do well. She's hilarious and very real. Great Prof!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
YOU NEED THE BOOK TO PASS THIS CLASS! She puts chapter ?'s at the end of every test that make up at least a quarter of it. She puts good curves on these exams and drops the lowest test score but DOES NOT drop the final. She gives out handouts and doesn't use Power Point.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
NO BOOK. There is an end paper that has to be 10-25 pages or you can do a project instead. She only gives handouts, and reads quotes that make no sense. Doesn't use power point. Her tests are VERY hard, you'll try to study only to find out there's ?'s on there that you have no idea where they came from. I recommend taking the other professor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I was nervous to take this class but von Kluge made it enjoyable. She really knows the material and is passionate about it. No book for the class. She gives A LOT of handouts and then lectures on top of them, so be in class. Tests are fair if you pay attention. One paper due at the end of semester, she's pretty lenient on how you complete it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. von Kluge is probably the single most intelligent/invested academic Ive ever met. She absolutely knows what shes talking about and conveys it well. That said, her exams are tricky, the paper is rough, and the handouts/quotes can be overwhelming. Would recommend, but prepare yourself for a solid amount of work with little interpersonal support
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesnt use powerpoints, just multiple handouts each class. Lectures are interesting and you need to attend to do well on exams. Only 4 exams and a final paper. Exams are pretty hard
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Silvia has a different teaching approach, but its not terrible. I actually like her teaching method. Her tests are difficult but if you take lecture notes, read the chapters youll do fine. Its not an intro class so you have to study and come to class otherwise you wont do well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Silvia really knows her stuff, has strong opinions about the topics, and uses great examples from her life. Her lectures are mostly oral and she has a lot of handouts so it is important to go to class. She does not lecture straight from the book but each test contains book material. Grades are based on tests and extra credit so studying is impotant
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Take Sylvia if you can! She has fantastic life stories that fit the material that she covers. Her lectures are purely oral, so it's difficult to do well on the exams if you don't come to class. It's not mandatory, but she doesn't use PowerPoint, so come to class if you want to pass. My favorite professor at EMU.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. von Kluge has a different teaching style than most professors, which is often difficult to get used to, but I think she's an excellent teacher. If you don't go to class then you'll have a hard time doing well on tests, as all of the material in my class came from handouts and lecture notes.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Von Kluge is a nice person, but I personally didn't like her teaching method. She doesn't allow technology & will call you out for using it. 4 exams covering material- 70% from lecture, 30% from book. She won't tell you what to study from the book, but might point out during the lecture what will be on the exam. Has extra credit options though.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH356
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love Dr. Von Kluge! She doesn't allow technology, but that isn't a huge deal. She also includes a lot of handouts, so make sure you go to class! The tests are difficult, but she drops the lowest test score and curves a lot; she also offers extra credit. Her lectures are fun and enjoyable, and you actually learn. Always take Sylvia if you can.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sylvia is an amazing professor. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she doesn't use PowerPoint, so it's hard to catch up if you skip. Her tests are a little difficult, but if you show up and pay attention, they aren't too bad. The final paper was intimidating but it was fun. She uses examples from her life, which is fantastic. Trust me and take her!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Silvia is fabulous! Her class is all lecture with no technology allowed in class, but her lectures are wonderful. She explains the history of psych with lots of quotes, pictures, and wild arm gestures. She's loads of fun to listen to, highly recommend!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSY453
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Be prepared to study and work, but will learn a ton. One of the best prof in the PSY program. Highly recommend !
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSY356
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Silvia is hilarious. She doesn't use power point and gives out lots of handouts, so you shouldn't skip class. Her lectures are absolutely fabulous because she's very energetic and goodness gracious she knows her stuff. She teaches so you learn, not just so you pass the class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH356
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't give out study guides and expects you to remember everything from lecture. Only has about 10-15 questions from the book in each exam, but you don't know what she will be asking. Very hard class!! She has extra credit, but it's 5-7 page essays from a list of books or a few videos to watch. I would't take this professor again.
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