Western Kentucky University / R / Kelly L. Reames
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 1
Matching: 1
Fill in the Blank: 3
Essays: 26
Mandatory Final: 16
Cumulative Final: 3
Textbook Required: 29
Extra Credit: 6
Attendance Required: 27
38 Total Evaluations
ENGLI-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 5/6/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
do not take this lady shes a witch, i took her thinking it was easy worked my ass off for her and got an F on a paper that I wasted my time on the research paper I most certainly wish that no one takes her. she says students earn grades more like she puts what she thinks you should earn take someone else you will if you are smart
ENGLI-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 4/29/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
this lady is quite a weird professor, she laughs at grammer puts you in groups and expects you to teach yourself so to speak, I think she is fairly lazy compared to other professors and offers very little help. Her grades are awful shes an ok person but is very rude to her students if they need help.i wouldnt recommend her if you know whats good you will not take her.
ENGLI-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 3/30/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
She is ok but is so anal about grading she gives papers that deserve an A plus grades of C or D'S for minor grammatical errors plays nice to your face but behind your back shes a total BITCH wouldnt recommened her she needs to get a life outside of the english text grades too damn hard for little errors like commas and periods.
ENGLI-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 2/25/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Horrible teacher unfair on grading writes rude comments on papers keeps til last minute of class every time lectures about a bunch of garbage that has nothing to do with english for the whole time. if you want an english teacher worth taking, take someone else shes awful I regret taking her and wish WKU would find someone who doesnt laugh at grammer. O she also searchs papers for bad grammer and distributes it among the class very very rude needs to be fired or go somewhere else makes students feel low
ENG-300 : Writing In The Discipline - Posted 12/25/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
There are no exams in this class, there are just 4 papers that you are required to write. She assigns you to groups the first few days of class, and you will do everything in this class with your group. There are little to no notes in this class, and missing class will not hurt your grade at all.The only day I would suggest going to class is when there is a draft workshop for papers because people in your group are very helpful in critiquing your papers. There are three presentations that you will do in the class, but two of these are very informal, and one you will do with your group. The only book that you are required to have is the pocket style manual and then a book choice of your own based on your major. Overall, this is a VERY easy class and easy to pass with her teaching it.
ENGL-594 : Contemporary Fiction - Posted 11/22/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you enjoy contemporary fiction and interesting in-class discussions, you're in luck! Dr. Reames' class is amazing! She engages students and the discussions are wonderful! Take this class!
ENG-200 : - Posted 5/14/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I guess to some people she is a good teacher, but my class didn't really have a good experience. She does not tell you your grade in the class, ever. The lectures she gives are really boring, and its hard to get participation out of the class, She asks difficult questions, and if you do take her, READ EVERYTHING. If you are not prepared to take on an overload of work every night (aka a book a week) with a rather difficult 10 point quiz after every reading assignment, then do not take this class. For a gen-ed its not worth your time.
ENG-392 : American Lit Ii - Posted 10/22/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The class is well-formatted; it uses a circle-style discussion almost every class based around readings that should be done ahead of time. Attendance is not required, but is important--I would have probably got an A had I had the experience of the discussion (my attendance faltered for a while), which adds to your understanding of the reading in a way that can not be done on your own time. The only problem with the discussion is that Dr. Reames speaks too much in what is billed as student-led discussion and does so with too much repetition. Tests are some of the most stressful I have had and are closely graded, but they will not sink you because there are quizzes and a term paper.
ENG-300 : - Posted 6/3/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
There are very few requirements for this class being that it is at the 300 level. We read one novel, did group presentations over the novel and rules of grammar and were required to write five papers. Our final paper, which is where the biggest portion of your grade comes from, is a research paper over any topic in your concentration. It had to be at least 10 pages which included your works cited. I actually had fun writing this. The professor is very helpful which is always a huge plus. I highly recommend her.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 5/6/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Before this class, I had no confidence in my writing. In fact, I barely made a C in my English 100 class. But In her class, I made an A on every paper. I don't think she's concerned with students making their papers sounding all pretty with big words, but getting to the point with enough details and examples. We did have to read a book and discuss it in class, but her choice of the book was interesting to me. We also had to do a presentation on punctuations. As long as you participate, you get full credit. Easy! She assigns you into groups to revise each others papers, and this is beneficial if your group members show up. A ten page paper is required at the end of the semester. I didn't do the full 10 pages, but still got an A. I highly recommend her. It's a laid back class.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Diciplines - Posted 5/5/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
First off, Dr. Reames seems nice and is at times very funny. You will have to read a useless book which the book store does NOT buy back. Lots of papers. Last paper is a 10 pg paper. I did good in her class up until the last part. I recieved a C on this paper, not because my poor writing skills either. When i asked to meet with her during finals week...she gives me a 10-15 min. time slot before my other final. I dont recommend her.
ENG-387 : Studies In Autobiography - Posted 12/18/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames was not originally scheduled to teach this course, but she was excellent. Most of the class is discussion and you read about a book a week.
She does have an attendance policy, but it was pretty lenient. I missed 5 or 6 classes and had no trouble keeping up and still made an A.
Tests are usually in two parts: 1. In class portion: around 5 short essays(about 2-3 paragraphs) and 2. Out of class portion: multiple choices for a longer, more detailed essay.
I would definately reccommend this class for anyone looking for an upper level Lit. credit. It's pretty easy, the books are great, and if you have a good class, the discussions can be really interesting.
ENG-392 : Survey Of American Literature Ii - Posted 7/8/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Typical student-led/circle discussion set-up. Really, you could get away with never reading a thing aside from tests and quizzes. There are a couple open-note quizzes which sound easy but are really a nightmare due to the mass of material covered. Quizzes are pretty easy. Tests are a bit of a pain. There's a section a where you have to name the author and title to quotes given. Another section is short answer (about a paragraph). The final section is in essay format. Dr. Reames is a good teacher, the open-note quizzes are rough, and the tests definitely require some study time.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 5/10/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Reames is a wonderful teacher who really cares about her students. The amount of writing for this class is minimal, and she gives you PLENTY of time to work on it. She is an easy teacher. Lots of fun!
ENG-395 : Cont. Lit. - Posted 2/22/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames is the best teacher at western! She is so much fun and is willing to let you sort of design your projects. Take her for anything and ignore any bad comments because most likely those were people who didn't want to work.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 2/7/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr.Reames made a potentially treachorous class into a pretty fun experience as the majority of class days were spent sitting in our groups and chatting while she discussed assignments with each individual group. Dr.Reames is a fun, easy-to-talk to, and very helpful instructor that doesn't want to make the class any harder than it needs to be. There are no tests in the class as it consists of writing several small papers leading up to a big paper (which is only about 8 pages long.) If you have your drafts on time, she'll give you credit and I don't know of anyone who got anything below an A on their final drafts. Dr.Reames will help you with whatever you need help on and if you follow her advice, you won't have any problems.
Dr.Reames is the best English instructor that I've had at WKU.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 12/11/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Reames is a great english professor-this class can be difficult under the wrong teacher, but she makes it painless and simple. The big project, as in every English 300, is a research paper; but she structures the class to make the paper as easy as possible. You have to go to class, but past that, it's really simple. Would recommend to anyone who has difficulty writing, or to good writers looking for a class that doesn't waste your time doing useless stuff. Great class.
ENG- : American Novel - Posted 12/24/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames is willing to go out of her way to help you. If you simply keep up with the reading you'll be fine but you MUST keep up with it, and you will probably read at least 100 pages a week, sometimes more. If you know how to write a good essay, you will be fine in this class. I found that if you just showed interest and tried to come up with a unique argument in your paper, Dr. Reames respects that you are at least putting in time and effort for her class, and she will reward that.
ENG-392 : American Literature 2 - Posted 12/20/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames is such a nice person. She works with you any way she can, and is so helpful in making the reading understandable.
You read a lot in this class, but the reading is interesting for the most part. The tests consist of ID's, and essays. You have some quizzes and some are open-note. You do a lot of group work on the shorter reading. Somewhat boring, but it's a fairly easy course.
ENG-392 : Survey American Lit Ii - Posted 5/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Reames is an incredibly nice woman, and her class is great! There were 3 papers, 3 tests, and some quizzes. She will look over drafts of papers before you hand them in, which is very helpful. Keep up with the readings, go to class, pay attention, and you will do fine.
ENGL- : Survey Of Am. Lit 2 - Posted 5/8/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames seems like a very nice person. She is very helpful with papers that you have to write, which is 3. However, if she got to pick the short stories and poems that were read this semester, than I believe that she picked the most boring stories ever. She is a fair grader, and all in all I think that she is a good teacher. I enjoyed her class except for most of the stories.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 4/21/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Some reading assignments and in-class exercises seem a bit trivial, but really do help with writing papers. There are 4 out of class papers and 2 in-class. She isn't too tough on grading. If you participate and try to challenge yourself or express some creativity in relatively dull writing assignments you will do just fine.
ENG-100 : - Posted 4/19/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
there are no tests, just papers. which is normal b/c it's english. i have to say that she was probably one of the rudest teachers i have ever had! she was a very unfair grader, and she made everything 10x more difficult than it needed to be. there was so much busy work, and it made no sense at what it had to do w/ english at all. maybe she changed over the semester, but i thought she was a horrible teacher and i would never take her for anything again!
ENG-100 : - Posted 1/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
reames is very nice. she allows you to see her prior to turning in papers and will help you out, do this and you are assured a good grade. she is very willing to help but you must read what she assigns.
ENG-392 : Survey American Lit Ii - Posted 12/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
this was an ok class. we had about three essays during the semester and two tests (besides the final). there is a LOT of in class discussion about the stuff we read so i would advise going to class to understand everything. but she's a pretty fair teacher and welcomes everyone's opinions in the discussions.
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 11/29/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was pretty easy. There are readings a couple of times a week, but they're interesting. She may give quizzes on the reading but they aren't hard at all. There are no tests, but there are four out of class essays and 2 in class essays. She is a really helpful teacher and she appreciates students who put in a little extra effort. So make the effort to answer questions she asks the class, and go to her office a few times.
ENG-392 : Survey Of Am. Lit Ii - Posted 10/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I only say this course was moderately difficult because there is at least one reading every night, and most of the time there are more than one. In this class it's easy to let yourself slip behind because there aren't any reading quizzes, but as long as you stay caught up with reading (and read fairly carefully) you will do well on the tests. The tests are shorts answer and essay, and are not really difficult providing you've read and attended class. She is very nice and will meet with you to talk about your out of class writings. I would recommend her. Also you'll have to post 8-10 discussions on blackboard about the readings, but you have all semester to do so.
ENG-392 : Survey Of American Lit 2 - Posted 6/16/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The professor and I didn't really click but overall it wasn't a bad class. We only had one or two semi-short readings for homework and then discussed them the next class. I hated sitting in a circle (I think it promotes boredom) but I did enjoy all the group work we did. She assigned creative discussion topics to each group that actually prepared us for the test. The test consisted of quotes (not difficult ones if you've read), short essay, and a long essay. She gives choices of the essay and you get to pick just one. My biggest complaint was how difficult she graded the papers. If you had any grammar mistakes you couldn't get an A. So just proofread it a million times!
ENGL-100 : Freshman English - Posted 2/18/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was easy. But, do NOT write any papers revolving around anything involving abortion unless you are pro-choice. If you feel any other way about it, you will be graded lower than if you were for it. She grades based on her opinion and whether she agrees with it or not; not on the quality of your paper. Otherwise, this class was a breeze. No tests; No quizzes; Just 4 in class papers and 4 out of class papers, with none being longer than 5 pages and discussions in class.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 1/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This course was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. If you like to write, you will like this course. In our class, we didn't have any tests and very few written assignments, just a lot of papers. I think we ended up writing 10 papers in all. Dr. Reames is very good about telling you exactly what you need to do on every paper. She is clear about her expectations for you and she holds true to her word every time. I enjoyed this class very much and am happy with all the knowledge I acquired from Dr. Reames.
ENG-100 : English - Posted 12/11/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reamesis a good teacher. She grades fairly tough. It seems she grades based on whether she likes you or not
ENG-100 : Freshman Eng - Posted 12/4/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
You have to write some papers. But they are easy. I think you have to write the smae ammount of papers in all freshman english classes though. As long as you actually write your paper, you will have no problem. I flew by in this class. So EASY. I know I got an A. I would taker her again, and she is pretty nice...excpet on days she gets sort of bossy.
ENG-100 : - Posted 12/2/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
no tests, just a couple in class essays. great class
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 10/31/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class has no tests Just essays and papers to write. You have 5 out of class papers and 3 in calss papers. There is some recquired reading, but it is only used for class disscusions...so don't bother. Dr. Reames is awesome and I seriously recquest you take her for freshman english if looking for a fun and easy a!
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 10/23/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is not for those who just want to "get by." She does require you to read and to know the material for discussion the next day. She is not so personable that she would ask you about you goals in life, but she is nice. She is willing to help and her class is easy to understand if you pay attention. She grades alittle harsh on in class essays, but overall she is fair. She has hard papers that require you to do reseach and write up to 4 pages. - She's a good teacher :)
ENG-100 : - Posted 5/29/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Reames is overall a nice teacher. Sometimes it can be hard to get an A from her on a paper if that is what you're looking for. However, she is always open to people coming to her office or e-mailing her for help with papers. I e-mailed her several papers and ended up with A's on them. We had to write 4 in class and 4 out of class. There was no final, just a portfolio where you chose 2 pieces from those you had already written. We also finished class a week early. In case you don't do well on the papers she also gave us some points for attendance, class participation, and a couple of short readings.
ENG-392 : Survey Of American Literature 2 - Posted 12/25/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Reames seems to be a nice teach, but she doesn't really show her personality in class. In fact, she hardly talks to her students unless it is lecture material. Tests are somewhat difficult. You must remember certain quotes from stories read in class and prepare to answer short answer and essay questions on the test. She knows her material. The group presentation help boost grades. She is an "ok" teacher.
ENG-392 : Survey Of American Literature Two - Posted 11/10/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I felt that this class was merely an extension of a high school honors course. There is an assigned group presentation, but it is not difficult and can, at times, be enjoying. Ms. Reames tries to be interesting and lively, but she asks questions that don't really lead to active, helpful participation. This is her first semester teaching, so I feel bad by saying anything negative. I feel that she will find her niche and she will eventually be a wonderful teacher. She certainly has the students in mind as she structures her class. There are a number of course readings, and most of them are, at least, halfway interesting. I'd give this teacher a try, at least. I feel she has potential.