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Fine class and material, not very clear that the 3 exams make up the complete grade for the course. I would also like to say that this woman has had the worst superiority complex over students, I have had comments on papers that seem more like personal jabs than actual comments. I'm avoiding Brantly and this department going forward, no thanks.Rate My Professors ↗
This class ROCKS for an online literature class. Quizzes, readings, and discussions (easy to earn extra credit) every week and three lengthy essay exams. The readings are interesting but sometimes a bit heavy, and Brantly's online lectures are well-structured and help the more confusing stories make sense. Take it if you need a literature credit!Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Brantly is a great professor. All of the texts we read were extremely interesting (in my opinion). She unpacks the deeper meaning of the text during the lecture. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and she gives great feedback on all of the assignments. Some might say her grading is hard, it has expectations, but it is a literature class.Rate My Professors ↗
I took a class with her that I had no experience with and it was super interesting and accessible. She is very well informed and does a great job teaching.Rate My Professors ↗
Susan is a fascinating human being. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, do it. She's amazing!Rate My Professors ↗
Brantly is amazing!!!! She REALLY knows her stuff. It was incredibly fun to learn about such a niche topic. I took this on a whim and am really glad that I did. She is passionate, accessible, and hilarious. The readings are pretty engaging too. The books are interesting and fun. Finals are easy if you study.Rate My Professors ↗
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SCANDST 990 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for students with dissertator status, focused on thesis work.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | SCANDST 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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