Van Engen

2 or less hrs/week

van engen is super nice but this class was so freaking random. like topics jumped all over the place and lectures were pretty disorganized (one minute we're talking about narrow IPA transcription and the next we're talking about middle ear infections). tests are hard, labs are easy.

7/7/2024

2 or less hrs/week

Van Engen is really great. Exams are easy but a lot of memorization and there are periodic quizzes. Lectures are long but interesting at times. Definitely a solid option for easy SS/HUM elective

5/21/2024

Lectures too fast for me to even keep up and there are no recordings. A bit disorganized and this was probably only this class but students would always talk over her in a know-it-all way and she wouldn't do much about it. Sort of specific, but I couldn't really pay attention in class after that. Super interesting material, but poor delivery imo.

8/17/2023

Prof Van Engen delivered good lectures and explained the concepts clearly. There are no recorded lectures, so you have to go to class. There is a lot of content covered relatively quickly, but she gives you all of the tools to succeed.

4/20/2023

Chill, engaging teacher. Multiple times changed things from syllabus to accommodate class. Lectures get long but you don't need to pay attention(it's interesting stuff tho so you should), just review the slides. Textbook reading not needed, but practice problems for tests are in there. Quizzes every couple weeks but they're easy. No HW. W class.

1/6/2023

Van Engen is a great professor! Lectures were engaging and entertaining. Lots of participation from the class share their language experiences. Involves a lot of taking notes, but it's interesting and easy to take notes. Great introductory class to be exposed to different linguistic areas! Lots of quizzes and exams but generally straightforward.

12/18/2022

Van Engen is not only super knowledgable about linguistics but super sweet and passionate about the field as well! Intro to Linguistics was lecture heavy, but she made the lectures entertaining with jokes and videos of her kids. If you are interested in the field, I'd highly recommend taking a class with Van Engen! It was my favorite class!

5/4/2022

Professor Van Engen is great! She's really funny and overall an amazing teacher for the subject. She explains everything very clearly and makes linguistics a fun and interesting topic to learn. Tests contain a significant amount of material so you definitely have to study, but they're reasonable so if you study you can definitely do well.

1/4/2019

I took Dr. Van Engen's intro class purely out of interest and as an elective, and it ended up being so interesting and enjoyable. The first lecture seemed intimidating and difficult, but stick it out and it's quickly great. Her lectures are funny and engaging, and she's also a genuinely kind and cool person. Would definitely recommend her class!

6/25/2018

Professor Van Engen is very enthusiastic about linguistics and very knowledgeable. She makes a complex topic simple and easy to understand. Incorporates a lot of fun videos and pictures to try to make the lectures more engaging. Would definitely suggest taking her class!

4/21/2018

Really articulate professor invested in her subject. I enjoyed class. She does have a bit of a monotone though.

4/18/2014

She is awesome! like a genuinely cool person. Very clear and interesting. She kept people engaged and encouraged participation and always seemed willing to help. I think if you liked the material and studied it was not a hard class

12/29/2013

Professor Van Engen was funny and engaging, but the tests asked for very specific details about the material, especially things she never really made clear. It seemed like she just wanted to trip us up rather than actually teach us.

1/21/2013