Question 1

Is ESL21 hard at NOVA?

Accepted Answer

Based on 18 student ratings, ESL21 is demanding (difficulty 71/100). Grade accessibility is moderate (50/100), meaning grades are moderately distributed.

Question 2

How many hours per week is ESL21?

Accepted Answer

Students rate the workload as heavy compared with other courses. Hours per week are not reported for this class.

Question 3

What is the grading like in ESL21?

Accepted Answer

Grade accessibility for ESL21 is rated 50/100. The grade distribution across student reports is: A: 42%, B: 8%, C: 8%, D: 25%, F: 17%. The course is assessed primarily through essay-focused methods.

Question 4

Is attendance mandatory for ESL21?

Accepted Answer

Attendance importance is rated 82/100. Most students report that attendance is mandatory or strongly encouraged.

Question 5

What type of assignments does ESL21 have?

Accepted Answer

ESL21 is classified as "Essay-focused" based on student feedback. Common themes from student ratings include: lots of homework, test heavy, tough grader, beware of pop quizzes. Its difficulty score is 71/100, which reads as demanding.

Question 6

Would students recommend ESL21?

Accepted Answer

60% of students would recommend ESL21. Student satisfaction is rated 64/100. Opinions are mixed, with roughly half of students recommending the course.

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