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Dr. Swan is a great professor. She really cares that students get something out of the course. There is a fair bit of reading, but it is a relaxing class. When I picked this class, I really did not think it would be something I was interested in, but she makes it a class that you want to participate in. My TA was also great. Overall, great class.Rate My Professors ↗
Very nice person and im taking another class with her!Rate My Professors ↗
alot of reading but great teacher. Goes over all concepts in class. My TA was great as well.Rate My Professors ↗
Kindest professor ever, she makes lectures super fun (even if the class isn't super difficult). The readings are cool too and we got to zoom with multiple of the authors that she personally knewRate My Professors ↗
This is one of the few classes I have taken where the professor encourages us to think outside of the box and get to know one another. Professor Swan is so caring and genuinely wants to see us do well. There were no major essays so grades mostly came from small canvas assignments/discussions as well as attendance and working on group presentations.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Swan is definitely the best professor I have ever had. She is so understanding and truly cares about her students. Participation matters, but it is very easy to earn an A in any of her classes if you put in any effort. If you get the chance to take any of her classes, you 100% should. I cannot recommend her enough.Rate My Professors ↗
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HONORS PROJECT. For further information, consult the department's Honors Coordinator or Undergraduate Advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an English course for junior or senior students with prior or concurrent intermediate-level work in the same subject, requiring consultation with an academic advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 680 | Honors Project |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 175 | Literature and the Other Disciplines |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL/ENVIRST 533 | Topic in Literature and the Environment |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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