If you dont have to take one of her classes, then avoid this professor at all costs. One of the hardest graders Ive ever had. I went to her office hours, and writing center for a paper, where both claimed my paper was good. Yet, she still graded in a harsh, unrealistic manner. Plus, on countless accounts she makes you feel inadequate.

This class was interesting if your into lit about slavery. She stresses participation during discussion so you have to have read the material beforehand & be comfortable enough to speak. I went into her class knowing she was a tough grader but her grading made me such a better writer, totally worth the effort & she's super helpful outside of class

Forget Sparknotes. There's no way around putting lots of time into this class, but Prof DeLombard is the professor I respect the most by a long shot. Honestly such a privilege to attend this class. If you are showing up with a sincere willingness to engage with the subject you'll absolutely leave a better reader, writer, thinker, debater, etc.

Prof DeLombard really gave me great insight as to how to be a better writer. However, YIKES. Her class was the most difficult I've ever experienced. She's an incredibly harsh grader. I underestimated that. She's brutal. But her lectures are more class discussions, and its fun to see what your classmates have to say. 2/10 would not recommend.

Bright side was that participating is extra credit. She gives a lot of feedback -- if you have an aversion to bright red marks on your paper, I'd avoid this class. It's constructive for the most part, but at times seems very overwhelming. The reading is fun, but grading is hard. Take it pass/no pass if you must. Nice but a bit distant.

Very difficult grader on essays but also very helpful to make you a better writer. I would not recommend taking it for a grade but she does do her best to improve your writing. Even helped correct another one of my essays showing she cares about her students. Enjoyed the small class setting but the essays grades were pretty tough.