Peter Balbert - Trinity University

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Peter Balbert - Trinity University

Professor: Peter Balbert

Department: English

College: Trinity University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL2304
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Like him or hate him, you'll want to take this class. If only just to read You Must Remember This by JCO. Every class is a show. He will make you jump in your seat and laugh at the students next to you. He is old-school to say the least. But Balbert brings an energy to American Lit that makes us feel like we are part of something bigger.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL1314
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is my first time having a class with Dr. Balbert, and I immediately knew that I wanted to take more classes with him. He brings the works we read to life, and for someone who easily gets bored or distracted, he did a great job of keeping my attention. His life story is really amazing, too-- I wanna be like him when I grow up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FYE1600
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very caring. He was a fairly tough grader, but not too bad. VERY passionate.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: FYE1600
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

cares a lot about his students and is genuinely interested in how you're doing. Wish I had an excuse to take him again. However, I never got more than a B+ on his papers and it was never really clear why. I think he expected too much out of freshman so definitely go to his office hours before each paper to talk, it'll make a world of a difference

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL2304
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor has a few good and bad traits about him. As for the good, he is interesting to listen to and is somewhat passionate about his work. However, he practically worships Hemmingway to an unreasonable degree and seems to think that the world is still in the 1950s, as he refuses to revise drafts and fails students with 4 run on sentences.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG2304
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Balbert is one of the most interesting lecturers I've had at Trinity. He is gruff and combative, but dorky and passionate. He requires a lot of reading, but he's not going to force you to talk in class. You'll want to read the books because he makes excellent selections. However, his timetable for reading is a bit exaggerated.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL2301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Balbert years ago for an introductory writing course and American Literature. My then-girlfriend and I had the intro class together. One time, she held my hand beneath the table and Balbert shouted my last name "X, READ THE NEXT PARAGRAPH" with a look that told me "Hey kid, feeling awkward yet?" He's a total boss. Take his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG2304
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome professor. Gives great lectures and is a caring and warm man. After this class, your entire outlook on great literature will change.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL3480
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Balbert is a highly respected professor with an amazing talent for lecturing; his lectures are interesting and extremely informative. This course specifically is mostly lecture, but contains some discussion each class. This course challenges your ability to think and write critically. He is a hard professor, but you will become a better writer.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG2304
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Balbert was my advisor and my professor for American Literature. I can honestly say that he is one of the most warm-hearted and intelligent people I have ever met. His lectures are captivating and he brings the reading to life. He is a tough grader but he gives his best so it's only fair that he expects the same back. He is also very funny.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG1000
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, but tough grader.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL2304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Balbert is the best professor I've ever had. His American Literature course was the highlight of my semester and I loved every minute of it. He is very helpful in office hours and his lectures are amazing. He is a tough grader on exams and papers, but he offers an enormous amount of constructive criticism both when grading and in office hours.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: WW
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The absolute best english teacher I have ever had. Take him NOW.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: WRITINGWORKSHOP
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:

Great guy. Knows his stuff. He's a hard grader, but he honestly wants to see you improve. As long as you take his comments to heart, you will definitely learn a lot and improve your writing at the same time. This is not one of those "easy A" classes where you learn next to nothing, but why would you want that at a school you pay to attend?

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG1301
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:

By far the best teacher ive had so far. He is very passionate and knows his stuff. TAKE HIM!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG2304
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:

The best teacher I've ever had. Almost every single day in his American Lit course was a blast. His Hemingway unit is a model of perfect pedagogy--engaging, enjoyable, and enlightening. He grades tough, but by NO means is he trying to fail you. Intense and committed in class, but extremely laid back in his office hours. Take him. Now.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL1302
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:

Balbert's WW class is effective in teaching you how to write concisely, effectively, and well. He's so smart and clearly wants to help you improve your writing. Avoid jargon, use your voice, and show vs. tell in essays. Current events quiz tests your knowledge of RECENT current events/people. Awesome, funny, approachable, and engaging professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL2304
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

American Literature was my favorite course this semester. If nothing else, the books that we read were phenomenal. Reading never felt like a chore. Also, it is very clear that Balbert cares about his subject. He has high standards for his students. It's true that he's a tough grader, but I'm still glad that I took his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL1302
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:

Balbert is inspiring. He is a tough grader, and name drops A LOT, but I can deal with that because my writing improved greatly in his course. He wants to get to know his students and makes a point to do so. His wit and passion made his class extremely exciting to attend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL3380
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:

He is very enthusiastic. He made me appreciate the novel I did not like. I really enjoyed his lectures. At first, I was annoyed by the anecdotes. But just let yourself be entertained and you will laugh everyday. Also, he is insanely helpful in office hours.

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