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KATHRYN HARLAN

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ENGL 207
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
This was my first experience with a creative writing course, but this prof made it so enjoyable. Definitely take a class with Kay if you have the chance. Every week a couple people's short story or poems are critiqued in an open discussion, and overall you will be scored on how hard you try and how much you show you improve over the semester
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ENGL 207
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great class great teacher. Professor Harlan has ADHD (she is open about it) and it is easy to see when she is giving lectures. She can be a little scatterbrained at times but this also makes class more interesting. She is a great storyteller and this can be seen in her lectures. She is kind and helpful when giving feedback. Very creative and fun.
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Spring 2022ENGL 307Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop
Fall 2021ENGL 100Introduction to College Composition
Fall 2021ENGL 207Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop
Fall 2020ENGL 100Introduction to College Composition
Spring 2020ENGL 100Introduction to College Composition
Fall 2019ENGL 100Introduction to College Composition
Spring 2019ENGL 207Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop
Fall 2018ENGL 207Introduction to Creative Writing: Fiction and Poetry Workshop

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