Jamie Gould

ASL221 · ASL220 · ASL122 · ASL140 · ASL120 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 80/100
RMP rating: 4.3/5
Take again: 83.33%
Difficulty: 2.4

The decision

if you want an immersive, energetic ASL class, but be cautious online if you need pacing flexibility.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyFun ASL immersionNo-voice classroomPatient and caringGroup and participation heavyFast-paced online risk

, and effective for learning ASL through immersion.
The no-voice rule, participation, group work, and and may not fit independent learners.
Online reviews are much weaker and describe fast pacing, strict catch-up expectations, and more weekly work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

In person, the class can be an easy A with , and quiz preparation, but online pacing makes the grade less effortless.

and grades easy, while online reviews warn about speed and strict catch-up rules.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

because she uses immersion, humor, games, and feedback, though higher levels and fast signing can feel challenging.

, while online evidence suggests the pace can be harder to follow.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Attendance and participation are central because , and in-class learning drive success.

, while online reviews emphasize keeping up every week.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

, but online and upper-level complaints lower the overall recommendation level.

, while online reviews are mixed and more cautionary.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Many students describe easy quizzes, a , and and preparation.

Format shift

; online reviews provide less grading detail.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Workload is manageable in person but , and more weekly assignments online.

Format shift

In-person workload is lighter, while online and stricter pacing.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students usually describe her as funny, caring, immersive, and effective, but online speed and a few strictness complaints reduce consistency.

Format shift

In-person teaching is highly praised, while online .

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Assessment includes quizzes, homework, group or , and oral or written ASL tasks.

Format shift

, and presentations, while online reviews mention weekly assignments and quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews strongly praise her humor, support, immersion, and beginner-friendly energy, while noting that , and participation matter.

Main concern

Students must stay focused, attend class, participate, and accept the no-voice immersion style.

What students said

“Attending the class in and allowed me to have a better understanding.”
ASL120

“She doesn't allow talking at all during class.”
ASL120

“ if you attend class.”
ASL120

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed to negative overall, with one strong old praise but recent complaints about fast pacing and limited flexibility.

Main concern

Online students may struggle with , and strict expectations when they fall behind.

What students said

“she won't let you catch up and doesn't care if you fail.”
ASL120

“She is very difficult to understand sometimes because she goes very fast during her lectures.”
ASL220

“She is an amazing instructor and always there to assist her students.”
ASL120

Exam style

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Exams and and written components, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or closed-book rules.

QuizzesMidtermFinal ExamOral and Written FinalGroup Presentations

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention quizzes, midterms, finals, oral and , and , but do not clearly prove proctoring or closed-book rules.

Easy QuizzesMidtermOral FinalWritten FinalPresentations

“She gives you 5 quizzes, 1 midterm, and a final.”
ASL120

“The and Written.”
ASL120

“2 group presentations,one alone about family history”
ASL220

Online

Online reviews mention weekly assignments and fast lectures but do not clearly prove exam format, webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or closed-book rules.

Weekly AssignmentsQuizzes

“online requires a lot of and partner/individual assignments overall online class for those who are serious”
ASL120

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“One of . Genuinely interested in helping you succeed and very patient and sweet.”
Voice snapshots generated from 37 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and teaching style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“ so that everyone learns, even if you're a slow learner.”

📈 Easy Grade Path

82/100

“ if you attend class.”

⚠️ Online Pacing

45/100

“She is very difficult to understand sometimes because she goes very fast during her lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is so much fun and super engaging.
Such a welcoming and encouraging learning enviroment, especially in a subject I had 0 previous knowledge in.
Jamie .

Theme 2

👐 About ASL Immersion

You cannot talk in class which helps you learn.
Yes, there is no talking but it helps you understand to sign in ASL and not English grammar.
No voice rule is not bad after you learn how to sign.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

If you come to class and watch the dvd its an easy class.
Pay attention and do the work and show up to class, this is another language so be ready.
online requires a lot of and partner/individual assignments overall online class for those who are serious

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

87/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 37 reviews cover many years with detailed themes, though some older reviews reduce current certainty.

Inside 37 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524

4 out of 58

3 out of 51

2 out of 53

1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASL12024 reviews

ASL2209 reviews

1201 review

ASL1221 review

ASL1401 review

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ASL2211 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 7 · A- 1

B range

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 1

Jamie Gould

x x x x if you want an immersive, energetic ASL class, but be cautious online if you need pacing flexibility.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy Grade Path

⚠️ Online Pacing

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

👐 About ASL Immersion

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want an immersive, energetic ASL class, but be cautious online if you need pacing flexibility.