Reviews of professor Philathia Bolton

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Bolton is very knowledgeable of her content area but her lectures are very heavy and often confusing. No devices are allowed during class and notes are expected to be on paper only (which is difficult to keep up with).  She is a tough grader who provides a lot of feedback and critiques on essays.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr Bolton is very knowledgeable & passionate about Black lit. You'll read a lot & the exams are cumulative. She takes months to return work & is a very specific grader, so you can't learn what she expects in time for the next essay. She never mentioned that she wanted her midterm essay to be in full MLA format, then took away points when it wasn't.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I did not really enjoy the normal lectures but I was able to learn from the class. She is a sweet woman and was understanding when I told her about personal issues that kept me from attending. I really liked just talking to her. As well, the conferences in place of class were very helpful.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Bolton is very knowledgeable in her content area but this can make her lectures overwhelming at times. Be prepared to read (daily), and take very detailed notes. Participation matters so be prepared to speak up as well and contribute during each class as well as be able to answer questions on pop quizzes.