[ENGL W4405] Literature of the Fin de Siecle

Professor Rosner is AMAZING. Brilliant, funny, clear, fascinating, and just a joy in general. This class was the bright spot of last semester. The syllabus is excellent-Dracula, Dorian Gray, Jekyll and Hyde, Sherlock Holmes-and Rosner is also very knowledgeable about the period. She has that amazing gift of a good English teacher-excellent close readings that really get to what the author is trying to convey, directly connected to the cultural context. I came away from all the works feeling like I understood them on multiple levels. In terms of assignments, I wouldn't call her grading harsh as much as it's the product of high expectations. However, she was always really great about office hours and meeting after class, so if you're ever confused about what she wants it's not hard to find out.

I'm not an English major, but I will definitely take one of her classes again the next chance I get. Get professor, great person, if you like dynamic lectures, take her class.

Victorian Rosner is nice. So why is she such a bad professor? Why are her lectures, though highly engaging, so poorly synthesized? So anecdotal? So directionless? Why does she talk down to undergrads? Why does she antagonize grad students (it seemed like there were a lot in this class)? And why, when you offer something that isn't part of her pet reading of Henry James or whatever, can she be only either snarky or totally uncomprehending?

Taking her course was a true pleasure. The reading was interesting, her lectures engaging, and her grading fair. She was approachable and kind outside of class and her insights were always spot on. She was truly interested in motivating her students and making them succeed in their work. Although I think she is a visiting professor, the university ought to bring her back fulltime.

Truly an excellent professor. Not only is she funny and just a really nice personi in general, but she is captivating in class. She is a great lecturer and makes sure to include everyone in discussion. She is also a very fair grader and willing to work with any student who needs extra time, a draft, etc. Overall, I just think shes the type of professor who I would love to get coffee with and just chat about life. She is always open and enthusiastic... truly a gem within the English department and would hands down reccomend her