Jennifer Carmean

ASL1 · ASL130 · ASL · ASL120121 · ASL121 · ASL122 · ASL120 · ASL120AND121 · 97 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 95/100
RMP rating: 4.6/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a supportive, high-quality ASL class and are willing to practice consistently.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExceptional ASL teacherClear feedbackCaring and supportiveParticipation mattersWork required but fair

Students overwhelmingly describe Carmean as , and highly effective for learning ASL.
The course is not effortless because ASL requires practice, participation, homework, and attendance.
Grades are very attainable because , and students get many chances to improve.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

A high grade is very reachable with , and participation, but it is not a free A for students who fall behind.

Online reviews mention feedback, revisions, and pacing, while and live signing practice.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The course is beginner-friendly because she teaches clearly, but learning a visual language still requires memorization and practice.

Both formats are approachable, with and online sections requiring self-paced discipline.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Attendance and participation matter because students repeatedly say missing class makes it hard to catch up.

In-person reviews strongly support mandatory or , while online reviews emphasize weekly participation and deadlines.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and genuinely helps beginners succeed in ASL.

Recommendation is extremely strong in both formats, with and in-person praise focused on immersive teaching.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and chances to improve, though tests and participation still matter.

Format shift

Online reviews mention revisions and unlimited attempts more often, while but .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and practice are regular, but students usually describe the work as manageable and useful for learning.

Format shift

Online reviews mention more weekly tasks and recordings, while , and homework.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Reviews consistently describe her as , and highly effective at teaching ASL.

Format shift

Both formats show excellent teaching, with and in-person students praising immersive signed lectures.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Assessment appears to mix , and final activities.

Format shift

Online reviews mention unit quizzes, peer interactions, and recorded work, while and presentations.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are highly positive, emphasizing immersive signed lectures, strong teaching, fun activities, and the need for attendance and participation.

Main concern

Missing class can hurt because new vocabulary and signed practice happen every session.

What students said

“She takes signed lectures very seriously and does not speak or allow students to .”
ASL1

“DONT MISS CLASS. you learn new vocabulary every class session and its so hard to play catch-up.”
ASL120

“I loved taking her class. She kept everyone engaged. It was an easy A.”
ASL120

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews , and flexible pacing despite regular homework and participation tasks.

Main concern

Online students must keep up with , and practice videos.

What students said

“ and gave room for revisions.”
ASL120

“You get to go at your own pace but you can not fall behind.”
ASL120

“If you're taking it online, get ready to partner up with someone and to record yourself!”
ASL120

Exam style

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Assessments are skill-based and sometimes difficult, but and study support make them manageable.

Signed TestsQuizzesStudy GuidesPresentation FinalRecorded Assignments

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention signed tests, written parts, presentations, and study guides, but .

Signed TestsWritten PartsStudy GuidesPresentation Final

“ and written parts.”
ASL120AND121

“For her midterm you have to sign in front of her no one else is usually in the room but for the and you do have to sign in front of the class.”
ASL120

“The , but she gives study guides for all the tests (and .”
ASL120

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes, GoReact-style recorded homework, peer interactions, and live meetings, but do not clearly prove .

Unit QuizzesShort Weekly QuizzesRecorded Signing AssignmentsPeer Interactions

“Work consists of 3 live meetings, a , and .”
ASL121

“after GoReact .”
ASL120

“If you're taking it online, get ready to partner up with someone and to record yourself!”
ASL120

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“I really don't think I could ask for a better teacher.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching quality, support, workload, and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ and at a good speed which makes her a great person to mirror as you learn.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“I 100% recommend taking her class to learn this beautiful language.”

📚 Effort Needed

58/100

“It is not an easy A. You have lots of work to do throughout the week but you get unlimited attempts on the homework.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She takes signed lectures very seriously and does not speak or allow students to .
She creates a welcoming environment to learn ASL in, and the class is fun and interesting.
Her ability to teach ASL through immersion is fun and practical for learning a new language.

Theme 2

❤️ About Support

She really cares about her students success.
and gave room for revisions.
She wants her students to succeed so that they are prepared to communicate with deaf people in their daily lives.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Of course learning a new language is difficult, but its definitely doable.
, so be mindful of that.
Pretty easy if you pay attention.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, both formats are well represented, and positive themes are very consistent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 577

4 out of 513

3 out of 57

2 out of 50

1 out of 51

Course coverage

ASL12035 reviews

ASL1217 reviews

ASL120AND1213 reviews

ASL1 review

ASL11 review

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 8 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

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D range

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Beginner

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MustTake

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📚 Effort Needed

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

❤️ About Support

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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A range

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