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Take her classes if you want to invest time in coming to lectures; that was the biggest benefit for me - they impacted me in making my life better beyond any grades or credits.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2374617","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:02.353056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDU1OTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2374617","instructor_name":"Anja Jovic-Humphrey","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2018-05-10 12:53:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"There were 9 assigned books for the semester, and most of them were easy to get through. Anja fostered good discussions and is kind, understanding, and laid back. The course is graded on a 12 page midterm paper, a creative project, a 12-15 page final paper, and participation. Students were given a lot of freedom in their work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2374617","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:54.535924+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTU4Njc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2565259","instructor_name":"Eileen Lagman","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2025-11-26 22:51:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Lagman is clearly passionate but does not provide enough time for students to interpret and debate the readings together. Class \"discussions\" felt unproductive, unmotivated, and far too short. I will say the essays are fun--you can choose any topic relating to course material (which is quite broad already), and she gives great feedback.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2565259","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:54.535924+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzA5Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2565259","instructor_name":"Eileen Lagman","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2025-10-12 22:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Huge fan. Super relatable, tries to make it easy, genuinely interested in you and the content. Readings are kinda long, but she gets it. Concepts and vocab terms are often very abstract, but if you just go with it it'll be fun & easy. Grading system is contract based, almost entirely up to you if you want an A. Have taken multiple times. Recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2565259","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:54.535924+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTkxNjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2565259","instructor_name":"Eileen Lagman","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2022-03-29 20:11:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lagman was one of the most caring professors I have ever had. Some concepts may be difficult, but as long as you talk to her and express your concerns, she will be EXTREMELY understanding and accommodating ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2565259","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:54.535924+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODIwNTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2565259","instructor_name":"Eileen Lagman","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2020-01-10 17:13:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eileen was awesome! Her class really expanded my understanding of language and rhetoric in ways I did not expect. She's super caring and accommodating, and really makes an effort with every student.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2565259","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:28.568837+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTYwNjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2250910","instructor_name":"Mark Vareschi","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2025-04-16 22:24:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took his seminar course on Authorship and Anonymity in the 18th century a year ago and it was incredibly interesting. Lots of readings that are dense and often difficult to parse through, but he goes over them in class in an easily understandable way. Our discussions were really provocative. Highly recommend to English majors!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2250910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:28.568837+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTA0OTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2250910","instructor_name":"Mark Vareschi","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2024-05-22 00:11:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Vareschi was always kind and enthusiastic about the course material. It was a very discussion-heavy class though, which wasn't always great, however, Prof Vareschi does his best to keep you engaged and interested in the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2250910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:28.568837+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjExMTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2250910","instructor_name":"Mark Vareschi","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2022-05-02 05:43:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Vareschi is one of my favorite professors at Madison. This is my second semester taking a class with him and I find his excitement about the texts to make a great learning environment. He is amazing at facilitating discussions. He creates a welcoming, non-judgemental atmosphere. Come to class prepared, write the papers, and you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2250910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:28.568837+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTc1Mzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2250910","instructor_name":"Mark Vareschi","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2018-12-30 03:24:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Vareschi is hands down my favorite English professor in Madison. He gets very excited about the topics and readings (positively giddy about Frankenstein) which makes the class a lot easier to engage with and enjoy. He allows students to have their own thoughts and opinions, leads great discussions, and gives excellent, in-depth feedback on papers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2250910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDY3MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2025-01-01 10:05:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible Canvas layout, expects you to read 200page books a week, kind of unwelcominging in discussion if she doesnt agree with your opinions she just shuts them down as wrong, horriblly tough grader on 2(two) assignments all semester, she treats it like shes teaching 9th grade english, never put grades in the canvas even after the grading deadline","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQyMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2024-12-26 23:52:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked Dr. Fecu. The course material was thought-provoking and made for interesting discussion. She's a really interesting person too, young but very respectable. I liked the class atmosphere, it felt friendly. Participation is super important to get a good grade. I wouldn't say she's condescending, but maybe a bit firm in her own beliefs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDE3MjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2024-12-22 20:35:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Fecu is super knowledgeable and really helps with the process of analyzing media. There is a lot of reading and the grading criteria is pretty unclear, alongside taking forever to put grades on canvas. If you aren't an English major I would not recommend this course, but I found it very valuable despite some drawbacks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTI5NTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2024-12-06 02:20:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Listen, I adored Dr. Fecu. She was incredibly thorough and tried her best to respect what everyone had to say. She was also down to earth and approachable. She is a bit of a harsh grader, but that just means she's invested in improving your skills, and she provides detailed feedback and invites conversation to ensure you know how to improve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTA5Mjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2022-12-14 03:00:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a great learning experience. Professor Fecu is a great resource on campus to learn how to read and write better. Honestly felt like she's one of the only teachers that have actually taken the time to evaluate my writing with high expectations and willing to give back feedback on how to improve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTEwNzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2022-04-20 14:17:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a really harsh grader for a class meant to help students get introduced to English. She never puts grades in and you don't know your grade until after the class is over. Her quizzes are difficult for no reason. She was nice to a point but I would not take this class again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjY0NTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2020-05-11 18:38:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"she never puts grades in","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:07.022346+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjQ5NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2559425","instructor_name":"Yanie Fecu","course_label":"ENGL245","course_id":"ENGL 245","course_uid":"course_371877f281e33d45defd8bfc","review_date":"2020-05-09 15:08:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"She doesn't put grades in until the end of the semester, so it's hard to know what to expect.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2559425","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]