Is this an easy A?
HardWork
38/100Getting a , and closed-book in-class essays; several call her a .
; no online reviews.
ENG160 · ENGL160 · ENG102 · ENGLISH160 · ENGLISH · ENG285 · ENG · ENG100 · 13 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Getting a top grade takes sustained reading, writing effort, and closed-book in-class essays; several call her a harsh grader.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Content is college-level literature and writing with heavy reading and real intellectual push, not a light survey.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Reviews do not clearly state attendance policy, so flexibility cannot be confirmed.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Strongly recommended for motivated writers; mixed for students who want low effort or crystal-clear expectations.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
35/100
Multiple students describe harsh grading and hard in-class essay tests with no book allowed.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Workload
Heavy
32/100
Repeated complaints about heavy reading plus fair but substantial writing and essay exams.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Teaching experience
Good
74/100
Most high ratings praise caring support, strong discussions, and lasting writing skills despite some confusion on expectations.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Assessment method
Balanced
55/100
Mix of homework writing and in-class essay exams rather than pure lecture tests or pure assignments.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner
In-person lit and writing courses feel rigorous with heavy reading, in-class essay tests, and a caring but demanding instructor who pushes university-level thinking.
Main concern
Unclear expectations and heavy reading can feel stressful for students seeking light coursework.
What students said
“My favorite teacher at OCC. Very helpful and really cares about her students.”
“Prof. Danziger is not very clear on her expectations. She is a harsh grader and assigns soooo much reading.”
“A student who is smart and wants to become a better thinker and writer and who will put in some college-level effort will greatly benefit from this enthusiastic and caring teacher.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Exams are mainly in-class essay responses without books, which many found demanding.
Assessment risk
Strict
35/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-class essay exams; one review notes tests are essay responses and books are not allowed.
“tests are in class essay response (except for one) but you're not allowed to use your book.”
“i did well on all of the exams except for the last one, which brought me down to a B. 3 in-class essay exams.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“A student who is smart and wants to become a better thinker and writer and who will put in some college-level effort will greatly benefit from this enthusiastic and caring teacher. Others should go elsewhere!”
“My favorite teacher at OCC. Very helpful and really cares about her students.”
“She is a harsh grader and assigns soooo much reading.”
“She challenged us like we were heading for a university and wanted us to think and write clearly.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
13
Recent reviews read by the AI
13
Lifetime ratings
58/100
Evidence confidence
Thirteen mostly older reviews (2003-2009) with mixed detail and two empty comments limit reliability despite a clear overall pattern.
Inside 13 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
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