Edward Adams - Washington and Lee University

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Edward Adams - Washington and Lee University

Professor: Edward Adams

Department: English

College: Washington and Lee University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL292
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such a chill, genuine professor! Sometimes a lot of reading was assigned, but it was pretty manageable. He gives good feedback on papers and gave us plenty of advance notice on assignments. Lit classes aren't my strong suit, but because of him, I'm looking to take another lit class with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL292
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Adams is SUPER caring and gives amazing feedback on essays. Read and talk to him and you will do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL299
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is no possible way to read as much and as fast as he expects you to. Added really stupid extra assignments like "please watch 3 long films this weekend just because I think they're cool, but they have next to nothing to do with what we are discussing in class." I'd say avoid him at all costs. Too much work to finish with low chances of an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: WRIT100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The topic of this sem was books and their film adaptations and I love this class. Prof Adams is such a caring teacher and is so funny. He helps you a lot with your papers so if you are not good at writing he is the teacher you want. Also, your first paper (only in this writing class, not his other classes) doesn't count.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG233
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about film and my writing definitely improved.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL233
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Took Film from him. His lectures were interesting, the reading not too heavy, tests reasonable, essays we could choose our own topic, and in the end I wrote a final essay I'm incredibly proud of. It was a risky essay, but Adams understood what I was trying to convey and gave me very helpful feedback and an A. Would recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: WRIT100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant man, but lectures were boring. My writing improved, but I at first had trouble understanding what he wanted in my papers. Read good books. Adams is very helpful at his office hours.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: WRIT100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Adams is very knowledgeable and is very good at pointing out weaknesses in your writing skills. If you want to learn and improve your writing, take his class, but don't expect a good grade although it's not impossible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL292
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 may be biased because I'm an English major, but I really enjoyed his class. Getting an A is not at all impossible, but be willing to work. Be sure to speak to him outside of class about essay ideas; he'll tell you if you're on the right track. He's very nice and happy to help you out.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL292
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is basically smarter than any of his students will ever be, which is a big problem when you take his class cause his expectations are outrageous. Thankfully I will not be taking any more Lit classes after his class, since it has become almost unbearable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST292
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Adams is that dude. A hard grader so don't expect to cruise, but his class is engaging and the material (in this case Brit Lit) is lively. Plus he's smart as a muhfuka and knows his sh it. Realistically if you want to have a shot in his class you need to seek his help outside of class. Take his classes if you like English. His eyebrows are crazy

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG233
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've had by far! I took his film as lit class; SO much time spent out of class on work, and he's a severely biased grader. You'll pass if he likes you, and not a shot in h*** if he doesn't. He won't entertain any viewpoints that are not congruent with his own, and when he says write a paragraph, he means two pages. So inconsistent!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG232
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:

If you earn an A, congrats, you're a battle-hardened genius. He's probably the smartest person in most rooms, and very entertaining in class. But yeah, you'll read until your eyes bleed, write until you can't see straight, and be a better student - and smarter person in general - if you survive it. So for those who actually like learning, pick him

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG105E
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:

Lots of reading, but not over the top. Great guy, very well education, interesting class discussions. He's down to earth. He is also a difficult grader on essays, but tells you exactly what he wants to see on the next essay. He assigns essays with a lot of room to tweek the subject. "write an essay about this book" it's very open

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL200
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:

Alot of reading, but a pretty helpful guy if you go in and talk to him. Don't try to predict his grading scheme, just make sure he likes you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL232
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:

Likes to assign substantial reading and is a fair but tough grader on papers. Very helpful if you actually take the time to talk to him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG232
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:

interesting. very crazy man. gives ++'s. go talk to him during office hours and he will be very helful in writting papers. talk a lot in class. assigns A LOT of reading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG105
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:

There is not enough physical time in 12 weeks to read what he expects. Just never admit you didn't read--fake it. Harsh grader, don't expect an A. What you think is great, he thinks is crap and vice versa. Class is okay--show up and talk a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG299
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:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG105
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:

awfulllllllllllllllllll. run away

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