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Kathryn Lininger

SL2 · SL1 · 8 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
62.5%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want a and can handle tight due dates and weekly tests.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaringAmazing LecturesTiny Assignment WindowsTest HeavyClear Grading Criteria
  • , and strong ASL lectures or videos.
  • The biggest complaint is very short assignment windows (often about 48 hours or two days).
  • Weekly quizzes and exams make the class time-consuming, especially in 8-week formats.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Many earn A or A+ with consistent work and , but , and a C appear.

Most grade-path evidence is online; the if you study vocabulary.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

Content is often called easy and straightforward, though weekly tests and large sign vocabulary add real work.

Online comments stress easy material with time-management friction; and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Reviews split between mandatory and , so flexibility depends on the section.

Online reviews mix Yes and ; the .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

About 63% would take again, with strong praise for care and lectures tempered by due-date and stress complaints.

Recommendation tone is mostly online; one in-person student strongly endorses her.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Clear criteria and many high grades, but and .

Format shift

and a ; in-person reports success with study time.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Assignments can be easy, but lots of , and tiny open windows raise the load.

Format shift

Online stress centers on 48-hour windows; and .

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Students often call lectures amazing and her caring, though a minority call her terrible and .

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong online and in the single in-person review; harsh criticism is online-only.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Weekly quizzes, exams, video assignments, and .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize frequent quizzes and exams; online also notes discussion boards and video work.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

One in-person student loved her care and feedback but called the 8-week class time-consuming with weekly quizzes and exams.

Main concern

short term.

What students said

“I loved Professor Lininger! She and making sure students succeed.”
SL1
“Definitely a time consuming class with a quiz and an exam every week (for the 8 week course).”
SL1

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students , and lectures, but many struggle with and weekly high-stakes tests.

Main concern

Tiny due-date windows (about 2 days or 48 hours) create real stress in 8-week online sections.

What students said

“ . Lininger class because and her work is very easy to do.”
SL2
“Good prof with a , and TERRIBLE due dates.”
SL2
“You only get 2 days to complete the assignments.”
SL1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Frequent weekly quizzes and exams dominate; comments do .

Weekly QuizzesWeekly ExamsMultiple ChoiceVideo Assignments

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person 8-week section had a quiz and an ; .

Weekly QuizzesWeekly Exams
“Definitely a time consuming class with a quiz and an exam every week (for the 8 week course).”
SL1

Online

Online students report multiple-choice quizzes and ; proctoring is not clearly described.

Weekly QuizzesWeekly ExamsMultiple ChoiceShort Assignment Windows
“ , and 2 video assignments.”
SL1
“Most things are due 48 hours after they're announced/available, including the ”
SL2

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Good prof with a , and TERRIBLE due dates.”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 reviews (7 online, 1 in person), highlighting care, lectures, and due-date stress. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“Don't miss out on this awesome instructor! ; her lectures are amazing!”

⏰ Due Date Stress

35/100

“You only get 2 days to complete the assignments.”

👍 Recommendation Split

64/100

“ . Lininger class because and her work is very easy to do.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • her lectures are amazing!
  • ASL1 online class was so well put together and easy to follow.
  • and understanding

Theme 2

⏰ About Workload And Deadlines

  • TERRIBLE due dates
  • You only get 2 days to complete the assignments.
  • a quiz and an

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • as long as you put in the work you will NOT be tricked in anyway whatsoever on the tests!
  • Just set aside a lot of time to study/review vocabulary and it's easy.
  • Terrible teacher.

Data context

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Analysis sample

8

Recent reviews read by the AI

8

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Eight reviews from 2021-2025 with detailed mixed themes; sample is modest but consistent on due dates and care.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

SL15 reviews
SL23 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 4 · A 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values