James Dean - University of Delaware

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James Dean - University of Delaware

Professor: James Dean

Department: English

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL321
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dean is a very good professor if you're as passionate about the subject matter as he is; the medieval class is very centered on things like Beowulf & Dante, so be prepared to read long dramatic poetry. Group work is common & he is extremely helpful if you approach him. He loves Arthurian legend as well, so you can't go wrong with that for a topic!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dean was terrible. I learned nothing the entire semester, other than to never take a class with him again. He plays favorites, and grades essays very critically. If it wasn't for him taking attendance and giving pop-quizes I would have never gone.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class because I needed a group A requirement and I figured it would be easy, little did I know this class would be so entertaining. The readings he picks are interesting reads, he does expect you to read them as they will be discussed in class. He's a fair grader. There were small homework assignments and three papers. Take this class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL322
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

James Dean will bore you to tears. He's really a nice guy but I'm not sure that I learned much from him, as most of the lectures were translations of Middle English and highly fragmented class discussions. Assignments were straightforward but had no logical grading scheme, and participation expectations were a little unreasonable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL321
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about his subject and pretty entertaining in class, but he has a very odd thinking pattern making quizzes extremely difficult. His grading on papers also seems a little random, and sometimes harsh. Although he's nice, I wouldn't take his class again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay guy, but he's kinda rude with his comments on papers. Also, his grading policy is a little excessive. He marks you down an entire letter grade for being late. Most professors don't take off that much. He's a nice guy and all, but I would not take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take him! Great personality, funny, genuinely cares about his students, and willing to help if your having trouble! Fair grader, good discussions, and interesting lectures! One of the best professors I've had!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dean's ability to recite hundreds of lines of poems and pieces of Medieval literature is astounding. However, his grading seemed arbitrary and he picked out little tiny flaws in every paper so the highest possible paper grade was a 95. Almost impossible to get an A, uses participation grades to ensure everyone gets an A-

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
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:

Actually one of the best professors I have ever had at Delaware. Grading is tough but fair. Hilarious man who genuinely cares about teaching and wants you to do well. Take him once!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL321
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:

Truly amazing professor. He's the best one I've come by in all my classes. He's clear, fair, and interesting. Not to mention he obviously cares about his students and feels awful if a class gets boring. I would take ANY class he offers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
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:

Great English professor! Was fair in grading although not super easy to get an A. Doesn't overload with reading and makes class interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great English professor. Kept the class interesting by mixing it up between lectures, group work, discussions, and films. Grades fairly, but challenging to get an A on a paper.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL323
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:

I took Dean's "Medieval Lit" course. it was all about King Arthur. We explored the history of Arthur and the myth/legend surrounding him. Papers, no exams. don't make grammar errors. The best thing about Dean is that he loves the topics he teaches, but he loves sharing it with others even more. Teaching is truly his calling. and...he's HOT!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL323
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm an 'A' English student, but Dean is a baffling grader. Your grades feel totally random. There's no consistency with what to expect on assignments even when you feel like you are doing consistent work. I get an 83, my friend gets a 99. Next assignment, 96 for me and 84 for him. I don't feel like getting B's for minor grammar errors/typos.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL333
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:

Prof. Dean is great! I have had him for three semesters in a row and his papers are interesting and usually pretty easy and the creative projects are fun. As long as you pay attention and work hard, his class should be a snap

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL323
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:

This professor makes medieval studies hip in a way that I've not seen in any of my other medieval classes. He often uses movies, art, and even music to spark class discussion, which nicely balances out the literature. HIGHLY suggested!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL323
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:

Professor Dean is awesome. Great guy, amazing teacher, and makes class really fun. He makes it a point to get to know each student and forms a comfortable classroom relationship. Definitely loved taking classes with him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I strongly dislike Prof Dean. He is overly particular with his grading and he always waits too long to give you the 2pg paper assignments. You get them monday and turn them in thursday which can be difficult when you have other classes that take up a lot of time. He just isn't very nice and is boring. I feel like i have not learned anything!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG322
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'm not sure if that's the course number.) I took Chaucer with Professor Dean. He is an excellent professor, and really makes one care about the subject. he really brings it alive, and makes class interesting. He is accomodating, and helpful. Show up, pay attention, and work hard, and you'll do fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL205
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:

So nice and helpful, and interested in the subject...Brit Lit was not my thing before this class, but somehow I ended up doing great and (gasp!) enjoying it. There is a fair amount of writing, but having taken many other English classes, I have to say his papers are on interesting topics and fun to write. Submitting work online was helpful, too.

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