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It is very difficult to pass some of the assignments. She is a very tough grader. She also gets annoyed when students ask questions during lecture. Unnecessarily hard grader and unpleasant attitude. I don't recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
At first, she seemed likable and knowledgeable and I expected to enjoy her class. However, she often comes across as sassy and snotty. If you don't clearly express her exact opinion in assignments from lectures/discussions, your grade may suffer. Her assignment feedback feels sarcastic and snooty rather than constructive, which can be frustrating.Rate My Professors ↗
Taylor is very knowledgeable and passionate about her subjects, and I found her seminar engaging and informative. Her scholarship is commendable and leaves no room for doubt. However, there were instances where her behavior came across as petty, condescending, and cynical, which I found unacceptable for a professor.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Taylor is an engaging and knowledgeable lecturer. While she is firm in her class expectations, the content of the class was interesting and thorough. The grading system is fair, you just need to pay attention and submit your work on time.Rate My Professors ↗
She can be a bit abrasive at times, but she's a great lecturer. They were all organized nicely and easy to follow. The grading criteria is a bit complicated, but you essentially get to pick your grade based on the amount of work you choose do. Attendance policy is more than fair, and she allows a few make-ups at the end of the semester as well.Rate My Professors ↗
She is an amazing professor who has engaging lectures. However, people do find her a bit rude with her expectations, however, if you listen to what she says and follow her grading scale you will do fine. Additionally, she was funny and chose interesting readings to read inside and outside of class. Overall would take again!Rate My Professors ↗
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