Jack Wilson - University of Maine

Professor: Jack Wilson
Department: English
College: University of Maine
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
90% of the lecture has nothing to do with the material and assigns work in the vaguest way. Class is a waste of time. Dropped it.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy, yet interesting class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, very knowledgeable. Very easy A in this course. Attendance is a must but thats pretty much it. No tests, no quizzes, no homework. It is a easy class but you also get a lot out of it, due to his skill as a speaker.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Wilson forces students to purchase his custom edition textbook raking in royalties in the process. Buy the custom access code directly through Cengage (it's $30 dollars.) This course you will always remember... you will never forget wasting your tuition money on a useless class!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor uses the topic of sex way to much. It leaves for awkward class discussions. If you want to get an uncomfortable, easy A then go for it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG435
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you want to take an interesting class and have good class discussions than this is the class. I had a blast in the class and it doesn't seem hard to get an A. Most of the time he requires books that you never end up reading and his research papers are graded on the high side. He has quirky life stories and experiences, but it makes it fun.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm am a dean's list student and this teacher was extremely rude when I contacted him about an iclicker issue. Instead of returning my emails or attempting to locate my iclicker number in the database, he ignored the majority of messages I sent him and failed me, even though I had not missed more than 3 classes and completed all other assignments.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class was very interesting, assignments were pretty easy, and Professor Wilson was very enthusiastic about his topics which was great.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst class that I have taken in college. Should be called the Nature of Jack Wilson. Doesn't make much sense, writes the book himself (and it's expensive). Not helpful outside of class, does not apply to anything in real life. I went into this class with an open mind and left really despising him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG405
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I thought Jack was very into his subjects. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and his life stories (though usually off topic) with his class. He talks to you, not at you, and encourages opposing views. I really enjoyed his classes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG435
  • 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:
This class is amazing. I enjoyed his lectures and the readings were chosen well. The material and his prompts really make you think. Hard time getting him to respond to emails, but when he passes back grades they come with a sound clip with his comments. Very good class, highly recommended!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took the online class and it was a complete waste of time and money. Wilson is completely disorganized,nothing on the site is clear and we are tested over material we never covered. Outside of not learning anything, I still can't figure out why the university would employ someone as bad as Wilson. I would not recommend him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG435
  • 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:
I really can't see where the complaints come in. He's been exceptionally helpful and he really knows his material. He may be a bit off in left field, but he generally has good intentions. I can't say how he is in "The Nature of Story", but I think he gets to be a lot better in higher-level classes. I'd recommend ENG 435 with him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG231
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wilson holds grudges. If you agree with his point of view, which can at times be extreme, you're fine. If not, be prepared for head butting.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGALL
  • 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:
I have heard from a ton of other students he is horrible. It's been my experience that MOST UMaine Professors can't teach, are unwilling to be objective, and seem to have emotional problems as well as problems with substance abuse. I've dropped out of UMaine. I would like to go back but am having second thoughts about attendding UMaine Orono.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took this class online and it was BY FAR my worst experience at UMaine. Wilson did not have anything in order. I felt bad for the TA; she knew just as little as to what was expected. The English Department needs to consider the continuation of his employment. Do not take this class if you can help it. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bleh.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher and all the onine work was a huge mess. The online site was a mess.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
People need to get a grip the class may have been stupid or worthless but honestly I went to class and took the test and got an A. Whoever got bad grades obviously cannot just go to class, that is ALL one had to do. The final is online how easy does it get.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Waste of money and time, don't think it's right that he make a profit of his book when he gets paid to teach the class.
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