James Wardwell - Houghton College

Professor: James Wardwell
Department: English
College: Houghton College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG210
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Wardwell took subjects I was not interested in and turned them into interesting, engaging, amazing reads with critical and interesting responses. I will never forget Milton with him, it remains one of the best classes I ever had.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG400
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Despite being an entertaining enough professor, that's about the sum of Wardwell's good qualities. There are no discussions in his classes, only lectures- and God forbid you have any opinion that he doesn't share. Wardwell, while intelligent, is not open to new perspectives- you either recite his opinions, or you get chewed out. One of the worst.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: LIT111
  • 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:
A hard professor, high standards, but very caring towards his students. Wants people to do well but actually learn too.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL309
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you are taking a lit course for gen ed, Wardwell should be fine. He's entertaining and knowleadgeable. If you love English lit, you might not like him. He's kind of soul-less when it comes to lit, defining writers with lists of arbitrary words and forcing his opinion on students. Finds sex and/or Jesus in much more writing than is accurate.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BRITISHLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cool class; Wardwell can be tough, but its all good stuff, and he is an amazing lecturer - never dull, always full of insight and involves the class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A great big "meh."
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: LIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A great teacher who will make even survey literature courses interesting and fun. quizes are rough, but they help you keep up with the readings and after a while you'll start to expect what he will ask.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: LOTS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wardwell is one of the reasons I've stayed at Houghton. He actually cares that we think and learn and love literature...not just about getting students in and out of his classes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ugh...one of my LEAST favorite professors...I thought he was very partial to some, and all I could think about was wanting to transfer after having taken one of his classes. Please spare yourselves, and get a different teacher!!!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLREN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome guy, smart, hilarious, tons of fun in his class. I always enjoy going just because he makes me laugh, he cares about his students (ALL of them) and he makes it a point to know you and is always willing to help if you need it.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • 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:
Awesome guy. His quizzes are simple if you've done the reading. He's willing to help and has clear expectations. Great class!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not exactly easy, those quizes can be rather random, but he's a great guy who makes clear expectations and cares about his students. he definitely makes class enjoyable. i would certainly recommend him as a professor to take if possible.
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