James Burns - University of Delaware

Professor: James Burns
Department: English
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This professor is extremely hard and will kick your butt in terms of assignments and grading. There are 8 "response" papers and four major papers, which become increasingly harder as you go on. Be prepared to write ALOT. I also learned A TON from this course, excellent for writing development. Would recommend if you're up for the work, be prepared
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110H
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Don't take this course if you don't like to write. Weekly writing assignments on random things. Every 2-3 weeks there is a research paper. Final paper is a tough time as well. He allows rewrites on the research papers but it is still a lot of work. He is a nice guy and even asked us how to improve his class. He is chill but the work is hard.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL106
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
a nice man but a horrible professor. for a gen ed requirement his class was more difficult than any class i had to take for my actual major. he refuses to explain his annotations and claims 'he should not have to teach you how to write the way he wants', the selling point of this class is theres no exams but the workload is worse than taking exams
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: E110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a very tough grader but overall great guy. He's pretty funny and is interactive with the class. Just make sure when you're writing your papers that you know what's expected and what he's looking for. Not my easiest english class but he definitely helps in the long run
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He gives a lot of papers in his English class. Gives a clear explanation of what he expected on his papers after they are turned in. All about his students becoming "professional writers." He allows rewrites on his big papers. He isn't always understanding though so make sure you are on track with every assignment, each one counts. Tough grader!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Theres a lot of papers but it is an English class. If you actually want to learn then take this course, but if you just want to pass then dont. Hes pretty clear on what he expects on papers. Burns also allowed rewrites on four of the major papers which helped. Class discussions were interesting and funny
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110H
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Wonderful class. We had good class discussions and while this class does indeed require some work and effort, if you do the work and effort you defiantly get rewarded. Do not let the first few days make you switch because you will feel a little intimidated, however, this is one of the few people here who just wants you to learn and succeed.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If youre major isnt associated with literature, do not take this class. Burns is pretty tough but you learn a lot from him. He will definitely teach you all the skills you need for writing. He assigns papers every week but does rewrites for big papers which is nice.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Always do the assigned reading! He seems intimidating at first, but he is actually really nice and always will answer your questions even it is not about English. He also gives good advice and his lectures are really engaging and help you look at things in a new way.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Burns comes off as rude and strict but he means well and cares for his students. We had to write a lot of papers but, he lets you rewrite 4 of the major papers and the in-class discussions were interesting. He's very funny and sarcastic.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor. He comes off a little rude in the beginning but he really just wants the best for everyone. He is always available during office hours and is always willing to help and answers questions. There are about 4-5 major papers and the chance to do rewrites is always given. If you try your best getting an A is 100% possible.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • 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:
Professor Burns is an amazing english professor. Comes off pretty strict in the beginning of the year, but ultimately just wants the best for his students and that requires hard work. Lets you redo any of the 4 big papers, and is super helpful and always available during office hours. Had him for honors, but would recommend for any. Great guy!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Burns may come off a bit strict on the first couple of days when he is laying out his expectations for his class, but, ultimately, he is a great professor. I had so much fun in his class and his ideas are easy to follow and spark your own imagination.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
At first I was very intimated by professor Burns & he came off as kind of rude. I almost considered dropping the class & taking another professor but I am certainly glad I didn't. He is a very smart guy & his class discussions are very interesting. It is a lot of writing, but if you put in the time and the effort you should get a decent grade.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this over the winter so there was always a paper due everyday. It's an english class so it's pretty straight forward. The only thing that held me back was my grammar, but a trip to the writing center fixed that. Other than that, it wasn't that bad of a class. Professor Burns is funny and his debates make the class engaging.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He brings up interesting topics and he allows rewrites of papers, which is very helpful. However, he assigns a LOT of papers. He also doesn't teach much in the ways of English in my experience. I know a lot of people in my class struggled and a decent amount of students failed, but if you put effort in you'll be fine.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall a pretty good teacher. Is always available during office hours and responds to emails rather quickly. His class is very interesting and brings up a lot of engaging topics. I suggest him as a professor, but DO NOT take him during winter if you expect his class to be easier. He has the same syllabus in winter as he does in the fall & spring!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110086
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was sort of boring, but incredibly easy. It was pretty much impossible to get any grade lower than an A. All you have to do is show up, and complete the assignments. He grades everything pretty easy, and allows you to rewrite any/all of the major papers.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL110
  • 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:
Burns is the man. He honestly wants you to do well and become a better writer. He lets you rewrite because you should learn from your mistakes. His class was really interesting, and he knows what he's taking about. He is a hilarious man and I have so much respect for him. Do yourself a favor and take his class.
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