Matthew Brennan - Indiana State University

Professor: Matthew Brennan
Department: English
College: Indiana State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG108
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brennan is an awesome professor. You have a total of 4 papers that affect your grade, in combination with participation. He is very clear on grading, and doesn't grade too harshly.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG108
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brennan was the first instructor I ever had at ISU, and he set the bar high. Informed, eloquent, open-minded. He made advanced freshman comp a rewarding and educational experience. Classes were discussion driven; participation is highly encouraged.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG436
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've had this professor for several classes, and he's probably one of my favorite professors at ISU. He makes his expectations of students clear, and grades very fairly. I'm actually sad that I won't get to be in his classes anymore.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG251
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Brennan is very friendly and nice; he smiles about 80% of the time. He knows a lot about British literature (the man loves Wordsworth more than life itself) and at times his lectures can get a fairly dull but you will undoubtedly learn. He is easy to approach for help and will know your name even if you stay quiet during discussions.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG325
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brennan is an excellent teacher. He definitely knows poetry and gives great feedback. Participation is a must; if you don't do the work and read the assigned pages of text, you're not going to pass the class. If you're not serious about about reading and writing poetry, don't take the class. I look forward to more of his classes in the future.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Brennan is an extremely intelligent man who is enthusiastic about teaching. he is always willing to help and answer questions. you can tell he is a very sincere and honest person. He grades fairly reasonably and is encouraging. one of the best teachers ive had.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG2510001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've had him as a professor twice, as long as you keep up with the reading (there are a lot you should do fine in the course. Make sure to participate as well. He is pretty hard on grading so I suggest going to the writing center often and asking as many questions as possible. Do all that and you should be fine.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for honors english, and I enjoyed the class very much! He is passionate about the material and that leads to very interesting discussion. Pretty hard on grading papers, but it has made me a better writer! One of the most helpful professors by far. Very willing to exchange e-mails and meet with you. Great job overall.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GH301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took his Gothic film & lit class. I wasn't looking forward to it, but he made it interesting. He's a very cool guy, but he expects a lot out of you! Not an easy A.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG239
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a pretty good professor, pretty laid back. And super nice, hard on his tests (they are written) but super easy if you keep up with the readings. He gives a couples papers but super short and super easy! Take this class and him if you love to read!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took 2 semesters with Brennan if you wanna learn take his class he is a great teacher just dont ask stupid questions or you will get a stern look followed by a reasonable answer. Highly Recommend!!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG230
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Personally know the guy after having multiple classes with him. Yea, he can get wordy, and I'll admit that sometimes his voice is dry; however, with all that said, he is a very excited teacher when it comes to his work and the more a teacher is excited about a subject, the easier the class seems to become. Must have teacher!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG355
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brennan is a great teacher will be taking him again..Take this class if you want to learn poetry! Also I enjoy bread pudding!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG201K
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mixed feelings. Dr. Brennan is extremely intelligent, however he grades VERY strictly on papers. Expect to write genius essays or not get a good grade. Attendence is mandatory. Lectures can get extremely boring, unless you love the subject (and you probably wont). Overall, good professor who is a hard grader, but an A is possible if you work hard.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was an Honors Young Romantics class. I highly recommend Dr. Brennan. He is a brilliant teacher, and makes you excited about learning literature. I would take another class of his in a second.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG237
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved being in Dr. Brennan's class. He made the literature a lot of fun and easy to handle. He has a dry sense of humor. Plus, he is really nice on the eyes. Very snappy dresser and extermely wordly. He was always ready to help. I would highly recommend.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL237
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Brennan gets SOOO excited about the material he's talking about that even Madame Bovary was thrilling. He's absolutely brilliant, and an all around sweet man. I'd recommend him to anyone.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I LOVE DR. BRENNAN! He is one of the most intelligent and kind profs I've had yet @ ISU. He was so knowledgable about what he taught and SO willing to help. His voice also cracked me up! It will be monotone, and then all of a sudden become really loud and exhuberant! He's great!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG239453
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I absolutely love Dr. Brennan's classes! He is so interested in his material that it carries over to students (well, good students!) He explains concepts clearly and tries to relate it to everyone. You do have to work hard, but his classes are awesome!! He's also very approachable and I have a great respect for him.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was a very nice man. He made English intresting. He dresses like a big Teddy Bear. He seemed shy and his face would get red when he talked about making love. Neat man! ;)
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