Martin Foys - Hood College

Professor: Martin Foys
Department: English
College: Hood College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL177
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's definitely passionate about the subject matter and has a lot of insight to the material. If you aren't interested in englishanalyzing text then this class is kind of a drag. He also has some odd quirks in the classroom like making everyone sit in the front and gets mad if he catches someone on their phone. He is entertaining to listen to.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MANYENGL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Foys is still @ Drew til the 11/12 school yr. As a Drew student I took him in his 1st semester (& subsequent semesters) @ Drew & he took some getting used to. He's not like any other prof I've had before or since. He's v. challenging but wants the best for his students. Taking his classes changed me as a student & writer & I'm v. grateful for that
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Currently teaching as a visiting professor at Drew University until Fall 2011. All bets are off if he's returning. Great professor but difficult. Be serious about your work and the course's work if you take a class with him--but if you are, it will be the best experience ever.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HISTACCT
  • 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:
He is a most excellent professor
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG450
  • 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:
Dr. Foys changed the way I look at literature and how seriously I take it. I owe a large part of my development to him.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL450
  • 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:
Taking his class did more than just teach me something--it rewired my brain. The work it difficult but if you can cut it the reward is even better.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL253
  • 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:
I have taken several of his classes, and they were all wonderful. But he expects a lot from you. If you do not enjoy the subject, do NOT take his classes. It will just make it a miserable experience.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG300
  • 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:
be careful if you go to him for help or show any insecurity-- he's a shark and he'll use it against you.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL222
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing teacher. Period. Just be prepared to work more than you ever have in your entire life (and, seriously, proofread your papers). It's nice to have a professor that doesn't look like he was born the same year as the authors he's teaching.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL300
  • 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:
Really charismatic teacher! Expect to do a LOT of work but be really interested in class. He's hard but not unreasonable, just strict. You must be ready to show up to class and do the work, but you will learn a lot and its not boring
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL318
  • 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:
Dr. Foys assigns just enough reading so that you can analyze the work thoroughly without skimming or feeling pressured to finish a long reading. He grades fairly and expects the student to put as much effort into a paper or assignment as he places into teaching the class (which is a lot!). Work hard, participate and you will love his classes!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MIDEIVAELLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he's so cool, it does help that he's teaching Beowulf, my favorite epic :)
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome teacher. And a snappy dresser!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH114
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The best English teacher ever!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
medieval texts in modern day lang sucks! too much writing about nothing!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL318
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I've had him for two courses and I think he's one of the best profs at Hood. Some assignments are difficult, but he's very helpful as long as you're willing to put in some work.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BRITLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. F expects a lot-- as should any prof at a private, liberal-arts school who is teaching English classes. Rightfully he could care less if you play a sport or have nine kids-- you need to do the work (and there's a lot of it!) Grading is hard but fair (my 4.0 went out the door with his two classes). His door is always open if you need help.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL114
  • 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:
If u take this class then u must be into the material. Do not take this class if u play a sport and plan on missing 2 or more classes. Then u may be faced with more work. He is good at offereing help however he is very critical on his paper assignments and grading. Good Luck if u are in this class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BRITISHLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He keeps lectures relatively fun and moving..for Brit Lit that is. Overall, not bad. He tells you what you're going to have to do from the start, lets you have all semester to do the work. Just don't let it stack at the end or you'll be screwed. He likes class participation too much for a lecture.
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