Reviews of professor Laurel Carlson

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
First half of the semester was good, we read material, discussed it, and had a midterm. Simple enough right. After that, I started hating the class. She assigns 3 major projects that are honestly stupid. The rubrics are not clear and theres so many ways you could take 1 assignment that I don't understand how she even grades them on the same scale.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
My ABSOLUTE favorite instructor/teacher. I look forward to her class everyday and thoroughly enjoy her curriculum. The exams for very easy and there is very limited homework.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Laurel is a great professor for Interpretation of Lit. She doesn't teach boring or outdated stories/books, and the questions in class are really thought provoking. As long as you do the reading before class and chime in a couple times a class period with your actual thoughts and not what you think she wants to hear, you'll pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Laurel is by far the best I've had at the University of Iowa. She is thoughtful, caring, and runs a great class! All you have to do is talk twice during class and do the readings she assigns. She doesn't grade overly tough and is easily approachable! She cares about all her students, if you put in a little effort you'll get a good grade.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Her practically insane political views were pushed upon the class the entire semester. She requires you to agree with her personal beliefs in order to get a good grade and picks favorites. Do not take her classes. I hope she doesnt go far.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Absolute favorite instructor I've ever had! Make sure to participate tons even if you're opinion is unique. The novels are cut into big chunks so reading might seem like a lot, but she's so good at choosing interesting books and there's usually an audio version available. Don't fall behind at all and this class will be super easy!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Highly recommend her. Great discussion and great feedback.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Laurel is one of the best professors I've had at the University of Iowa, and easily one of my favorites! She is so kind and understanding of her students and never wants anyone to feel overwhelmed in her class. Although this class did require lots of effort, I never felt like Laurel was giving us too much work! She's the best!