Benitez, Irene B. teaches at Ateneo de Manila University. Across 17 comments from students, they hold a rating of 4.1 out of 5. Of those comments, 12 read positive, 1 read mixed, 3 read neutral and 1 read negative. They are listed for 3 sections this term.
Benitez, Irene B.
Ateneo de Manila University · 17 comments
What students said
positive 12
neutral 3
mixed 1
negative 1
Benitez, Irene B.4.1
Background
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Take Benitez if you want a clear, kind literature lecturer and can live with a B or B+. Lean away if you need an A, rely on uploaded slides, or will not keep the novels and worksheets current. Sample is two comments about a literature section, not the registrar ENGL language courses, so this is lean_take rather than take.
Suits
students who like lecture-and-notes literature classes
students willing to bring readings and write a literary analysis paper
students who value a kind room over a high mark
Look elsewhere if
students who need an A
students who only study from slide decks
students who will not keep up with two novels plus worksheets
Instructor · Director, Ateneo Language Learning Center
English language and literature teaching (English as Lingua Franca (corpus collection), English language teaching, literature teaching)
Career
Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University · Department of English · current
Director, Ateneo Language Learning Center, Ateneo de Manila University · School of Humanities · current
Recent courses
ENGL 10
ENGL 10.1
ENGL 11
ENGL 203
ENGL 9
ENGL 9.1
ENLIT 12
Comments
Others(2)(3)
Top comments
Golden Wolf
Loved ENLIT 12, analysis over memorization
positive
CourseENLIT 12
Retake?Yes
I had her for ENLIT 12 and loved her. We focused on learning the skills to analyze texts compared to just memorization of the details of the text. She gave us a modern and fun book to read for our finals, CRAZY RICH ASIANS OwO PLEASE READ IN ADVANCE AND DON'T CRAM IT A DAY BEFORE THE TEST She's so smart and catches stuff in the text that we didn't notice or analyze enough. I suggest really reading the readings before class (it's helpful to ask her what will be discussed next meeting, and also read the syllabus) so you can participate in class discussion and actually gain the skills of analysis to prepare you for the LTs. It's very helpful to really do the readings even if you won't get quizzed on it because it's practice. Also, she gives less quizzes and more projects and groupworks. Also, don't be afraid to ask for a later deadline. As for projects, she made us do a video. And if you need to reserve a room, just send her a message to let her know but the english department secretary signs the reservation paper anyway so that's nice because they don't give you a hard time. There are certain things she looks for, so you really need to analyze well and provide evidence from the text for your analysis. I don't know how I did it, but I've always been good in English since grade school (long story of being bullied and burying myself in storybooks because it was better than reality). Also, it's helpful to look at the definitions of unknown words in the readings before class starts. All in all, I love her. She's so smart. Don't be lazy and actually do the readings because it really really helps. Group works and projects most of the time. I didn't have a problem with her ( I also need to flex my A here). I just had a problem with maybe a few poems cuz poetry is not my forte. But you really need to make an effort like reciting in class at least. (If you really don't know the answers to the questions, just volunteer to read the text when she asks who wants to read because that takes no brains to do and maybe just needs some acting skills.) Oh, she also likes tables in pptx haha. Like put your answers in a table and make it organized and neat. I also never got bored at her class because it was really interesting for me and engaging. I learnt so much from there that I can apply to my CW major haha.more
Noble Seal
positive
Had her for ENE 13.03i online. Ma'am is nice and honestly the type of person you'd geek out with XD She's a die hard fan of Parasite and Crazy Rich Asians so they'll probably show up in the course haha. She has interesting lectures and references imo and they make the subject easier to follow. There are only two required readings and one of them is a book that covers the modules so read the chapters Ma'am will reference before starting one. There's a catch for the discussion boards where you have to be careful to read previous answers before adding your own to avoid repetitions as much as possible. I asked Ma'am about that and she clarified that repetitions were okay as long as something new is added to the discussion. She's meticulous and has high standards but she provides really helpful feedback. Get good group mates because most of the tasks, especially 2 major ones involving video and visual presentations, are made by group. The only individual major task is the final requirement, which is a synthesis paper. I don't know how lenient she is with extensions but I remember noticing an original deadline getting moved to 3 days lol so there's that. Easy B+ with effort.
Laban til the end AHAHAHA <3more
Quiet Viper
This is not the avenue for this kind of queries.
This is not the avenue for this kind of queries. However, since it is already posted and you seem desperate enough, here are some things you can do:
1. Try reporting it as a missing item at the Office of Student Affairs or at DSWS.
2. Recreate all your quizzes from memory as backup, but dont count on it. To me, it seems dishonest (especially if the quizzes are checked, but even if it isnt you had all the time to check your notes for answers) and inaccurate (our memory can only hold so much). If you really cant find the blue book, just be completely honest about the situation and take the L if you must. I can imagine a lot of better outcomes when you confess to losing the bluebook as compared to trying to deceive him by recreating quizzes.
Good luck, op. (Btw Christian Benitez has an interesting book, go read it.)more
All comments
Dapper Wolf
High standards but insightful, A-able with effort
positive
Retake?Yes
4.0 attainableYes
LeniencyYes
[FULLY ONSITE]
high standards but insightful. very specific in terms of outputs. gives fair grades (A-able with effort, easy B)). answer all DBs and find good groupmates. no LTs, just the group outputs. recite recite recite.
9.75/10 will take her again. gl mate.more
Hidden Koala
positive
Took her for ENE 13.03i during online intersession and really enjoyed her class! Very interesting content! Our final paper just revolved around Parasite. She gives good feedback and grades well if she sees the effort you put into your work.
Reqs were mostly grpwork so make sure your group is nice! Papers were mostly like “group discussions” but in written form so you respond to something your groupmate has written and the whole paper is just like you and your groupmates discussing your ideas.
best start to online class 🤪more
Calm Seal
positive
CourseLIT 14
I got her for Lit 14! (old curriculum)
Mam Benitez grades fair but she really has insightful lectures and fun kwentos!
She’s very motherly but at the same time she also pushes you to do your best in class ❤️
From what I remember, her quizzes always came from the readings. Make sure to grasp the full story! Then we also had a grp presentation about one of the readings she assigned us! hehemore
Happy Viper
Passionate and lively, A-able with effort if you recite
positive
she's currently my teacher for english and i really love her! 🙂 she's passionate about teaching, very lively, and she knows what she's teaching. I do not get bored during her class. Pro tip is to always recite because she like students who participate. She gives praises and validates her students as well. I'd say her class is A-able too with effort. Its a plus if she knows who you are. Work-load is okay, it's not heavy in my opinion. Sakto lang... She makes you submit some seatwork every session but its very doable naman. Very responsive in emails too.more
Brave Jay
Hello!
Hello! Honestly you can just tell sir. I also lost mine cause my laptop bag with my bluebook got stolen😔 so he just let me do something. I’m not sure what the arrangement will be for you since we have different circumstances but idt sir will give u a 0 !more
Anonymous
Fun and kind, but she doesn't grade that high
mixed
Retake?Yes
WorkloadHeavy
Ma'am Benitez explains very well and I enjoyed her lectures. Make sure you have a copy of the reading that will be discussed during class. She made us read 2 novels. One for the lit analysis paper, the other for 4-6 worksheets (assignment) and a test. She also made us do group reportings once in a while. She doesn't grade that high. Less than 5 people lang ata yung naka-B+. :/ but she's fun and kind naman! :)more
Anonymous
No PPTs, take notes, not an easy A
positive
CourseLIT 14
4.0 attainableNo
Ma'am Benitez doesn't use ppts, so make sure to write what she explains in her lectures. She’s good at explaining naman :) She was my prof for lit 14, so i’m not sure about her workload for lit 13. In terms of grading, she's not easy A. I think the highest grade she gave in our class was a B+ Just do your best and with enough effort, you can get a B/B+ :)more
Brave Panda
I LOVE MAAM BEN, you'll be in good hands
positive
CourseENGL9
Retake?Yes
I LOVE MAAM BEN! She was also my prof for Engl9 during AY2023-2024
U’ll be in good hands! Dont worry about anything too much 🫂
Fancy Badger
pls answer this woman
pls answer this woman
Witty Egret
High, specific expectations and lots of group projects
positive
LeniencyYes
WorkloadHeavy
Had her for Purposive Communication so I can't vouch for this particular subject. She has high and //specific// expectations. She doesn't lecture as much as others do, but when she does it's concise (so if you have questions, ask! She'll entertain naman) She's more project based din, mej "learn as you go" type, so be prepared for a lot of group works. Again, make sure to ask if you have any questions, esp during projects kasi she's really particular with details. Even if you have a great project, she won't necessarily give it the highest mark if it doesn't have what she's looking for. She grades fairly naman imo, tho I heard na it's hard to get an A (I wouldn't know). Her quizzes are also fairly easy pero they're mostly essay types (again, she's detail oriented so it has to have em details).more
Gentle Heron
High standards, fair grades, and helpful feedback
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
I had her for another class, and she’s great!! Her standards were quite high, but I learned so much from her. She never shamed me or my classmates for whatever ideas we had, and instead she gave really helpful constructive criticism. I enjoyed her lectures and never really got bored. Plus she grades fairly, so as long as you put in work and listen to her instructions and feedback, then you’ll be fine. BUT this was like 4 yrs ago omg so i dont know if what im saying still applies akshsksksmore
Anonymous
never forget Erika Gue Krisha Pardillo
never forget
Hidden Panda
The GOAT, but don't take her kindness as an excuse
positive
Retake?Yes
LeniencyYes
The GOAT! But don’t mistake her kindness as a reason to be lazy and incompetent. She grades well, if you try and perform well. Overall, you’re in good hands.
Noble Urchin
Haii what to do for Sir Benitez in FILI 12 if I lost my bluebook TvT…..
negative
CourseFILI 12
Haii what to do for Sir Benitez in FILI 12 if I lost my bluebook TvT….. it has all my quizzes and he doesnt record it until youre supposed to give it to him in the end of the year. Im thinking of recreating all my quizzes from scratch and memory and im sure hes strict enough that he’ll 0 me if I tell him I lost it. It’s been a week and im running out of time.. any suggestions??? Is copying all my quizzes the safe bet… or is he not as strict as I think he is when it comes to bluebooks?more
