Alan Loxterman - University of Richmond

Professor: Alan Loxterman
Department: English
College: University of Richmond
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
RC'76.I'm an old man now and Dr. Loxterman taught me 40 years ago. D+ on my first paper. That began my wisdom. I write and speak for a living. I've published more professional work than I recall. There was never a professor I loved (and love) more. Every year his like minded students toast him at our beach house. Beloved by us all.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He may be difficult to follow at times, but if you pay attention, you will get his points. Brilliant academican, will be very helpful if you take the time to talk to him. Students who dislike him are usually those who do not take the effort to do assigned reading. He is a quirky teacher, but has wonderful ideas if you have the patience.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL203
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took this class to fill lit req. He is so far gone its scary sometimes. He didn't know our names by the end of the semester, and half the time was mumbling important lecture points. Easy enough grader, and the midterm and final weren't hard. I'd recommend you stay as far away from Loxterman as possible.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CORE102
  • 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 do not understand why the class ended as it did. After a semester of suffering through his lectures and aweful attendance and participation policies the man gave out grades reflecting how much he likes the student. After getting all B and B+'s all semester he took off 10 points for some unknown reason. I think he conspires with the devil.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't freak out if you have him for Core!!! He's not a good teacher, but it can be done. Meet with him a lot (papers) and if you can, try to have him as your advisor too, he favors his advisees. Socialize with him- he's a lonely old man and favors people that are nice to him. Talk a lot in class, and don't be afraid to make fun of him. He likes it.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • 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:
If I were to try to list all of the bad things about him and his class, it would take way too long. So instead, I'll list everything remotely good.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • 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:
Alan Loxterman is the WORST professor at the University of Richmond. We all leave his class, walk out, and ask each other what in the hell he said. The man tells us crazy nonsensical things. His essay prompts have a fascination for all caps. His Midterm OMG... example question "He took my X and then he took my Y." enough said.. you get him drop out
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
professor loxterman is one of the original founders of richmond. the city. that being said, his lectures are hard to understand (lots of muttering) and more than a little boring. if you get an A on one of his core papers, frame it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CORE101
  • 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:
Loxtermonster is both funny to look at and listen to, but you'll never understand what he's talking about. The worst part is how he doesn't let you use the word "is," "are," or "can be" in your essays. Yeah...one of those.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COS220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is the worst class I have ever had to suffer through. Hell can't be much worse.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
horrible teacher - if you are in his class, get out while you can - boring and uneventful classes will put you to sleep everyday.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst teacher ever. avoid at all costs.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • 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:
very difficult to follow frequently mumbles and talks to himself, but he is extremly funny
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr. Loxterman is a character! It is great that he only assigns 3 papers and he is very lenient if they are late. Blackboard is a pain to do every day though, and he can be really confusing. You won't do well on your papers though but if you speak in class you'll do fine.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
loxterman is very boring man. He means well but fails. I found him to be a good grader but he tends to give people the same grades all the time. His policies are really flexible and its easy to schedule his class around others (as long as you can make it through his class)nap time every time!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • 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:
Great guy,one of the better profs i've had here.probably one of the hardest core profs,but i learned so much from his discussions and my writing improved. kids that gave bad ratings probably just couldn't write a good paper. His assignments on Blackboard are tedious, but still a great class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG221
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting class, not too much reading, only 3 papers for the entire semester. Could be a much worse english requirement than this class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The worst teacher ever. Confusing in lecture, and as a result of his English background, extremly tough grader. Extremly hard and if you can get out, do so.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENGCORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CORE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely nice, however SO unclear in his lectures. One of the hardest core professors on campus. Because he is an english prof, he grades essays extremely hard as compared to other core classes. Doesn't explain readings very well.
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