Joel Pace - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Professor: Joel Pace
Department: English
College: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
It was a great and caring professor but expected a lot of input from students. There were group projects and chances for extra credit but the papers were long and required critical thinking. Pace would get off topic a lot and I felt like we didn't learn a lot. It was a fun class, though, but be prepared to talk a lot and work hard for the grade.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace has been my favorite professor. He does not use standard teaching methods, but to my surprise they helped me thrive nonetheless. You become close with him and the entire class, while joking and laughing the whole way. He truly is a caring guy and gets to learn each one of his students. His class features homework, but Due the last day.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL276
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Super fun nice professor, but you spend the first 2/3rds of the class doing introductions (which are really fun) and then do all of the work the last few weeks. Not the worst set up be be prepared for it to be really workload heavy at the end.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is a great person and caring professor, but he is not the most organized. So coming to class and talking about random stuff just felt like wasted time. He is a really cool person, but his expectations are kind of high especially for the last paper. If you like structure and clear expectations this class might be a struggle
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Probably the most interesting man I have ever met. He is super awesome and super cool guy and will make class fun and interesting but wow he gives a lot of hw. we spent the first month of class just doing ice breakers making the rest of the semester cramming stuff in. he will assign reading that are like 120 pgs. Again great guy, but hard class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is overall a nice guy, but if you want a class with structure & specific agenda DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. We spent the first 5 weeks doing introductions and we didn't get a syllabus until week 6. You dont learn anything and he expects a lot from you. You have one paper and that's your whole grade. It's very stressful and it plain ole sucks!!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL272
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is one of those human beings who are so rare and so inspiring; you only meet a couple of this type in your life. His classes are NOT easy, but he makes you realize how much you want to challenge to yourself. :) And then you see how much potential you have! I am only able to stay sane this semester because of his class, honestly. THANKS PACE
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL276
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The best professor I've ever had, hands down. I can't wait to take a class with him again. If you get a chance to have a class with this absolute gem of a man, do it, by all means. He changed my life in so many ways and going to his class was like being wrapped up in an environment of absolute peace. LOVE him to death.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I enjoyed Pace's attitude when it comes to teaching and writing. He is very knowledgable and super cool. The only downside to this class was that we didn't get the syllabus until April and didn't get assigned our first paper until then. We had to write 4 papers in the last 2 months with unclear guidelines, so it was a time crunch and stressful.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG272
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is really fun! He brings in a variety of writers and makes the class go by fast. There was a lot of homework and since I am not an English major it seemed a bit much for just an LE credit. There are two main papers for the class. The first is 4 pages and the second is adding an additional 4. Not terrible but not the best ever.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
We never have any homework. He takes us outside as much as he can and his class is amazing. Sometimes he free style raps. I hate writing but he makes it so fun cause I actually want To go to class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL272
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
he is great
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is the coolest professor here at UWEC. With the time spent creating a friendship with the class, we were left with 4 weeks to write 5 papers. The work load at the end of the semester was way to much. We did not have clear direction on papers. We learned about 5 things all semester and heard the same thing repeated 49 times. He's awesome tho..
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL276
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pace is my favorite professor by far here at Eau Claire. He is a bit eccentric and if you don't have a sense of humor and aren't willing to have fun, you will hate this. Overall, he gives great feedback, is always available for questions, makes class fun and makes you feel like you're part of a family. I want to take his class all over again.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL276
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's just so fun. He's passionate, energetic, and unique, and his enthusiasm for the arts is infectious. Love him!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Super funny guy, I had him for a 2 1/2 period twice a week and he made the time go by really fast. He's super laid back and cool. I would definitely recommend that everyone takes his class! He is flexible and understanding when it comes to deadlines for papers. (He even ordered us pizza a time or two)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Pace is a good professor at UWEC, as he truly cares about his students. Participation matters in his class and Pace counts it towards your final grade. Expect to write some long papers for his class and you will have to read your papers in front of the class as well. As much work as it was, I would recommend taking Professor Pace.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL272
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Joel is the man. The class in general was amazing. It was on Hip-Hop. What could be better? Two papers and a number of homework assignments, but they aren't due until the end of the semester. He makes class interesting and engages with students, without seeming pushy. Hopefully you're lucky enough to take a class with Joel.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG272
  • 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:
I would totally recommend Pace. Not only is he smart, but it's very obvious that he is passionate about the subject content and loves to teach his students. The only downside is that he is very unorganized.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: WRIT116
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I feel lucky to have Pace's class, had so much fun and learned alot!!!
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