Michal Hughes - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Professor: Michal Hughes
Department: English
College: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISHL384
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He has been my favorite professor at IUPUI, even though I'm not having a major in English I have taken every class he has. His classes are very entertaining but you will have to put forth the effort to pass them, and if you do you will find it to very rewarding.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was almost completely online with 5 zoom sessions at the beginning of the semester, where we learned nothing. A lot of random and confusing assignments for virtually no points each week leading up to a portfolio. Followed all of his feedback and still ended up with a not-so-great grade, hated the class structure too. Don't recommend.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am halfway through the semester and only have a good grade because my class made a groupchat where we try to figure out what exactly is due. I dislike how unclear his directions are and his attitude. It is almost like he doesn't want to teach even though it is his job. I have learned nothing from this class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
1. He is very bad at explaining what is due and when it is due. All his assignments are convoluted and due at random days in the week. 2. He only provides copy-pasted feedback. 3. Each assignment is pass/fail except the final portfolios. 4. Almost every week requires extensive peer work (which was very poorly coordinated online). Do not take this.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: W270
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I enjoyed Hughes. He's super passionate, and I loved hearing him lecture. However, I felt that he was a hard grader. He would provide feedback, which I would follow to a T, but I still ended with a B in the class. Be prepared to put in a good amount of work.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great prof and very entertaining. I found this class to be very easy and got A's on both of the big papers. Put in the effort and you'll be fine. You don't even have to read all the stuff he assigns.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL115
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Hughes is quite a character, and personally, I did not enjoy his teaching style. He often went down rabbit trails that had nothing to do with the class discussion or content and made me uncomfortable. He doesn't assign much homework, though, so if you read everything and put effort into the papers, you'll pass.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: L385
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mike is probably my favorite professor I have every had! I may have missed a few points on each of the three tests/papers that we had to write, but he offered so much extra credit, I ended with a 120% in the class. He is extremely caring and an absolute character. He is impossible not to love! I am signed up for 2 more classes that he teaches!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had him for 131 and I loved the way his class was structured so I decided to take him for 270. Never failed to make the class laugh and he is such a caring person.. He honestly wants all his students to pass the class and gives out occasional extra credit. You have to show up to class to get points and he basically only requires 2 major papers.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mike is awesome. He gives points for everything. He makes this class super easy to pass as long as your staying on task. He values your opinions along with the synthesis of sources in papers. He let's you explore technology, political, and many other topics in a way you'll never even thought. Would definitely recommend for an easy W131. Good guy!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW132
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a sadist. I didn't learn anything throughout the whole class. He just gave us an outline and showed us how to fill it out.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: L385
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Be prepared to go down the rabbit hole. Mike is...a character; you either love him or hate him. He's hilarious though. He's not the best at facilitating any kind of deep interpretive discussion though, which seems counter-intuitive for a class that relies on discussions and participation. I heard he was a tough grader but I haven't had difficulty.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Directions are loose and not clarified. Instructions are really confusing. Grades a little easily, talks about dragons and sci-fi stuff alot. Only two main papers.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Definitely not a typical english class. Usual personal story for first assignment, but the rest of the papers are ALL based on robots/apocalyptic type readings. This makes the class different and interesting, but if robots arent something you're into it can be difficult to find the motivation. But he tells good stories and gives class time to work!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
There are only two papers in this class and they are the majority of your grade. Be ready to dedicate your entire time to these papers.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW131
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good guy. Grades papers pretty easily. as long as you put some effort into it you'll pass. Tells lot of weird stories that arent relevant but pretty funny and keeps the class interesting. I would definitely suggest taking him.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great guy. Lots of oddball stories but they usually go somewhere relevant.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW270
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher. Keeps the class fun and exciting.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL115
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class in my last semester of college and he made this class interesting even for being a blowoff class. We read a lot of stories and books including Dexter and Ender's Game. Good class, great and entertaining guy.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGW132
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
By far my favorite teacher! He is very helpful and I loved his class. He goes off an tangents, but they are amusing and usually end with a helpful lesson. I recommend his classes to everyone!
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