Shinian Wu - Grand Valley State University

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Shinian Wu - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Shinian Wu

Department: English

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the worst teachers I've ever had. He outright refused to explain things a second time, even when nobody in the class understood. Reading the book did not help very often. He would belittle us for not understanding what he was talking about, even if he hadn't explained it yet. Three tests and maybe five assignments make your entire grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Wu is very smart, and I think his class would be fun in any other circumstances, but I'm not going to lie, having him online is difficult. I've never really gotten feedback on homework, and his grading system is confusing. Overall I would recommend him as a professor but be prepared to use outside resources, especially if you are online.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Wu is kindly, and fun to talk to, but his grading criteria is incredibly unclear, he has no experience with Blackboard or teaching online, and his answers to questions posed are often lacking and/or outright unhelpful. Given the chance, take someone else's class, especially if the teaching is going to be via Zoom.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG366
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class was online and he had never taught an online class before. No lectures, just powerpoints and reading. Very confusing professor and class overall. Never clear on expectations. He can be nice, but he will also tell you in very rude ways when you are incorrect. Definitely do NOT recommend him. Avoid him if you can. Terrible experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG366
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This professor was impossible to please and learn from. I truthfully did not learn anything and taught myself the course material from the beginning to end. I DO NOT recommend this professor if you need assistance with hard grammar subjects. Prepare to learn on your own and be insulted if you don't get it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG363
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

most confusing professor I have ever had. Many students in class are education majors, not all, but he only teaches through the education lens. Grades based on "thoughtfulness", whatever that means. Doesn't actually want your opinion and never actually teaches ANYTHING. Don't ever expect to learn or receive feedback on how you're doing in class

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG390
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Wu is soft-spoken, but very knowledgeable about linguistics. He assigns a lot of homework, and is fair in grading. He gives good feedback. His lectures are hard to follow for some. He only tests on what is covered in class. He responds to email very quickly. He connects what you learn to the real world often, and repeats concepts so they stick.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG667
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

All he does is lecture the entire class. There is little to no student interaction or engagement. His feedback on assignments is unclear and his explanations don't make any sense. So confusing. I was frustrated and confused about what he wanted me to do. Grading and rubrics were unclear (if provided at all).

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG366
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Wu is very smart and took plenty of time to explain each new concept. He is very repetitious which is helpful for remembering because the content was difficult. What's nice is he steered clear from the horrid diagram trees introduced in 261. The tests were only difficult if you didn't do the homework, if you did there were never any surprises.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG366
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He speaks quietly, which can make it difficult if you sit in the back, but he really knows his stuff! Wonderful pedagogy, fun and always cheerful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He sets you up to fail. Class is only out of 100 points even though the tests are more than that alone. He doesn't know how to teach and will not help when you are lost. Doesn't spend enough time on the hard stuff and too little one what will never show up on quizzes or exams. homework is worth nothing. I would not take him EVER!!!. s

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the worst professors I've had. He knows his stuff, but is very bad at teaching it to the class and expects everyone to know the material after learning about it once. Uses a different book than everyone else so even my tutor was unable to help me at times. I would not recommend him to anyone. DO NOT TAKE HIM

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG665
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is knowledgeable. He is open to questions and clarification. Hard to follow lecture. Easily gets sidetracked to give extra examples (not necessary). Lectures are interesting due to examples doesn't leave enough time to cover material. Thus need to read all chapters to understand concepts.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG668
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very smart professor, and he knows all of the materials that we need for the class. The assignment is difficult and a little bit intense. Also, I was expecting more from his instruction than what I had from the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very intelligent professor, but I do not recommend taking him. He has a fairly thick accent and doesn't phrase things correctly, making the material hard to comprehend. I found myself very confused often and going to his office hours only helped slightly. He's not horrible, but as a sophomore, he's my least favorite professor so far.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wu is not a very helpful teacher. You learn everything out of the textbook. He gives some funny lectures, though, and knows his stuff. I don't recommend him, but his class is okay.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS, if you do you will spend the semester confused and teaching yourself out of the book.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGENG
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best English teacher I have ever had ask him about Russ'...if you really want to learn English grammatically take his classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is knowledgable of the subject. I noticed that in my class only 4 people ever spoke, so if you are confused, he is always open to questions, you just have to ask them. At first I had trouble understanding him, but after one class session, I got used to it. His accent is almost musical: work extra hard to avoid glazing over.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG364
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He doesn't explain assignments or expectations. Everything I learned was from reading the book & teaching myself. Worthless professor.DO NOT TAKE HIM!

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