Is Shmoop Annoying?

[originalamyj]

If I recall correctly,  and I used a LOT of shmoop courses to fill gen eds,  the only one where their "hipster" lingo was minimal was holocaust literature.  For obvious reasons.

I haven't taken that course. What were the reasons ?

It's still there, but def toned down. The subject matter is simply too serious to warrant hipster banter. It's a very depressing course. I haven't passed it yet. I still have retakes but needed to take a break for a week or so. Returning to it this weekend.

[Cheeseburrito]

I failed Holocaust Lit by 3%, Principles of Management by 2%. :/ All retries gone.

BTW I am Jewish and have been in management for 14 years. LOL

[allvia]

I failed Holocaust Lit by 3%, Principles of Management by 2%. :/ All retries gone.

BTW I am Jewish and have been in management for 14 years. LOL

Don't get discouraged; get what you can for the month and move on - plenty of other options for the credits you'll need for your degree. I used Shmoop when it first came out - it is just so awkward! I did manage to complete (pass) one US History course. I felt I had never worked so hard to earn a 70 in a subject I was already knowledgeable about.

[MSK9]

I think Holocaust Literature is written with pathos purposefully. I didn't find the course too difficult though. Like any Shmoop course, you have to read the slides and follow the links within.