The best aspects of the course included the stimulating readings and relaxed discussion based classes where students got to engage with the assigned readings. The professor al owed creativity in the classroom and in the writing assignments. The worst aspects of the course included the lengthy class periods and readings. The course would improve if the assigned readings were shortened and the class discussions were more focused to have more effective use of the class time. Prospective students should know that is a great course that will challenge them to improve their writing and it is worthwhile to spend time on the assigned readings and writing assignments.

Students found the reading materials and the class discussions to be some of the best aspects of this course. The professor was very engaging and enthusiastic. Some of the students found the readings to be a bit excessive, so they suggested finding shorter or assigning fewer works to allow for more in-depth discussions during class. Students who are thinking about taking this class should be prepared to read and write extensively, but the course is recommended for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills.

Students praised this course for having an amazing instructor who spurred enjoyable in-class discussions and challenged students to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction short stories and novels. Perceived issues with the course included a belief that the course had an excessive amount of assigned readings. Suggestions for improvement varied widely although most students thought the course would be improved if the number of assigned readings was reduced and students were instead encouraged to delve more deeply into certain topics. Prospective students should know that students found the course had a reasonable workload and didn’t require students to have a significant writing background.

The best aspects of this course included the instructor who was extremely committed to providing students with invaluable feedback, the amount of room provided for students to be creative in their writing, and the fair, unbiased grading system. Some students felt that too many readings were crammed into a week’s time and this hindered class discussions. One suggestion was to incorporate a few more personalized writing assignments. Another suggestion was to change the time of day the class was offered. Prospective students should know there is a lot of reading and participation required in this class.

Students who were enrolled in this course really seemed to be fond of the class discussions. They were interesting and thoughtful and were led by an energetic instructor. Many students agreed that the journal entries were fun and a bit therapeutic, and that the professor made it her duty to guide her students onto the path of progress. However, the novels were rushed through even though many students wanted to spend more time on them. In addition, some of the readings were dense, and some students desired more feedback. It was suggested that this course include a second semester component and meet more than once a week. Prospective students should be wil ing to learn a lot about writing and observing the world.

The best aspects of class were the engaging discussion and the encouraging instructor who fostered a supportive environment. Students found feedback from the instructor to be very detailed and helpful. Students felt that the readings were lengthy and became repetitive as the semester continued. The class time was long and students would have preferred to have met more than once a week or have scheduled breaks. Suggestions for improvement included providing a clear syllabus and making all materials accessible to students online. Prospective students of any major should take the course to improve writing skills. Prospective students are encouraged to begin assignments early and participate in class discussion.