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Debra Kaskus

ASL1 · ASL · ASLR101 · ASL102 · ASL101 · R10130605 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
26/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
27.78%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Avoid unless you specifically want a strict ASL culture deep-dive and can handle blunt criticism and heavy accountability.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderRude classroom climateExtra credit availableConfusing CanvasHilarious for some
  • A large share of students describe rude treatment, public shaming, and damaged motivation for ASL.
  • A smaller group finds her funny, passionate about Deaf culture, and fair if you put in serious work.
  • , and Canvas organization is a frequent complaint.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Even supporters call her a and say this is not an easy A class; many grades land in the B-C range.

In-person reviews dominate the hard-A narrative; both .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

ASL content plus strict standards and messy organization make the course feel harder than pure beginner language study.

Most difficulty evidence is in person; online comments focus more on process pain than concept depth.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and tags like skip class you will not pass appear repeatedly.

In person is clearly attendance-heavy; online as no or not provided.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

28/100

Would-take-again is under 30 percent and the loudest theme .

; in person has a loud minority of recommenders mixed with .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

unclear criteria and grading that can feel personal.

Format shift

Strictness appears in both formats; online adds late grade entry and denied .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Lots of , and uneven weekly assignment piles show up often.

Format shift

Workload complaints are mainly in person; .

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

Many say she shames questions and drains love for ASL, though a minority call her funny and engaging.

Format shift

Online is purely negative on teaching climate; in person is split but negatives outweigh positives.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, and all matter rather than a single assessment type.

Format shift

In person discusses tests and homework most; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

many report cruelty and mental-health harm, while some praise humor, games, , and real language standards.

Main concern

Harsh interpersonal style and .

What students said

“You WILL fail this class if you don't kiss up to Debbie.”
ASL101
“People want an easy A and this is not the class.”
ASL102
“Debra is very cruel. Within 2 weeks half of the class withdrew.”
ASL1
“ if you care about your mental health.”
ASL101

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Both online reviews are strongly negative , and no session recording.

Main concern

and tech friction online.

What students said

“She is very strict in grading. She doesn't enter grades till about the last 2 weeks of the semester. She is rude and does not record sessions.”
ASLR101
“Professor D is pretty rude. and has difficulty with technology ie uploading assignments.”
ASLR101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests and workbook work matter, with complaints of and questions on untaught material.

Tests can feel surprisingWorkbook and DVDs criticalExtra credit papers

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and heavy reliance on reading plus workbook practice.

Unclear test datesWorkbook heavyExtra credit
“She , and will surprise you.”
ASL
“Workbook is 100% the class. WATCH THE DVD'S!!”
ASLR101

Online

Online reviews and delayed grade entry.

Strict gradingDelayed grades
“She is very strict in grading. She doesn't enter grades till about the last 2 weeks of the semester.”
ASLR101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you care about your mental health.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews (2 online, 22 in person), balancing majority harm reports with minority praise. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Classroom Climate

25/100

“She makes fun of the students who aren't getting it, picks on you for asking questions.”

⚖️

28/100

“People want an easy A and this is not the class.”

👍 Minority Support

55/100

“She's funny and makes learning a new language enjoyable. 100% recommend!”

📉 Recommendation Rate

28/100

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Theme 1

💔 About Character & Climate

  • Debra is very cruel.
  • This teacher was very rude.
  • She makes you feel so stupid.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • People want an easy A and this is not the class.
  • She is a , but overall a good professor.
  • she can change it at any time.

Theme 3

🧩 About Organization

  • and the tests are worse with questions regarding things we didn't even learn.
  • The

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four reviews spanning many years with detailed, recurring themes give high credibility despite polarization.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 512

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

6

C+ 3 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 1