Christian Blum - Canisius College

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Christian Blum - Canisius College

Professor: Christian Blum

Department: English

College: Canisius College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was an amazing instructor. Challenged me. Transition to remote was hard with COVID, but he was readily available and returned my emails. Not sure what other post's experiences was.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG112
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Had him during the campus shutdown b/c of COVID-19. It was a team learning class so we had to participate in a discussion board for every unit 4 times on 3 separate days. He neglected to return any of my emails once we went online. For the final exam he assigned three papers on top of multiple tests and research paper due the same week.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

there are 10 units and every unit you must write an essay, complete a test with 4 essay questions, and complete a series of approx 21 questions for the readings given for each unit. As a freshman, the workload is way too much and he teaches like its a 300 course. He is kinda a tough grader but generally makes his student proctors grade everything

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Blum was my favorite professor this year being a psych major. I loved hearing his views, the way he made us think, and the inspired us. He made a positive environment that the whole class got to know each other. He was a fair grader, extra credit, redo assignments, and had discussions everyday. He made each day interesting and fun for english.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blum is awesome, take his class for sure. A few papers but they are only 3-4pgs double spaced. Unit tests are inline and you can use the readings and the discussion questions. HW nearly every night but its usually easy readings and questions that he never checks. Only need to skim the assigned passages to get by.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Blum is the best. There's a lot of homework, but if you stay on track, it's manageable. The unit questions are graded on completion. Essays are relatively easy. He makes you think, and class it interesting and fun. Attendance isn't mandatory, but missing can affect your grade. Super funny guy, and cares about his students. Highly recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Chris Blum is an amazing man. I had classes with him in high school and he worked so hard to prepare us for college. Procrastinate, and you will feel overwhelmed. Stay on track and the work load is not bad at all. Easy A, caring, hilarious, and plenty of extra credit. I still go to him for help with English and advice in general. Take his class!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had a community based learning class with him, basically that meant he sat at the front of the class chatting with the TAs and not actually teaching. Gave 15 minutes of work for an 75 min. class. Not a terrible guy but if you actually want a teacher he's not your guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The classwork was easy to keep up with. He was very helpful with explaining assignments and is willing to help you. Attendance at the class was a big issue though, which needs to be focused on.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and an easy class. I would definitely recommend taking him for English 101.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy! Assigns a lot of essays but are very easy. Not a hard grader, makes class interesting and fun. Cracks a lot of jokes. Go for this class if possible!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super super easy teacher. Gives a lot of essays but most are easy As. He's really nice and helpful and doesn't give any in class tests. Questions on the readings can be done in class in groups. I'd definitely recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG101
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:

Great professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Definitely an easy A! Work unfortunately is nonstop, but it's easy reading, a short essay, and a 4 question essay test per unit. Due dates are negotiable and papers can be rewritten. Not a lecture and listen class, but group discussions on the material. Just write the essays and take the tests and you're golden!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

awesome teacher!!!! absolutely love dr. blum, he makes almost anything sound interesting with humor and lots of laughs, loves to give extra credit, you will get an A in the class if you are willing to work for it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: WRT101
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:

I had Dr. Blum as a senior in high school and he was seriously my favorite teacher. I couldn't wait for another chance to have him. He is so relaxed and funny, and he changed the paper deadlines and lengths for our convenience. He teaches important lessons while still being interesting. Absolutely love his class!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG345
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:

Christian is a wonderful teacher, excited about teaching and concerned about making sure his students feel connected and passionate about the material. He let us have some say in what we read in Drama, and our discussions were always very comfortable and interesting. He was a fair grader, and easy to get in contact after class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG002
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! I took Blum in the summer program and wanted to registered for his English 101/102 classes but were always full. He is extremely funny, and makes the subject interesting. I would highly recommend his classes to anyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG101
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:

Best english teacher Canisius has, BY FAR! He makes the classroom feel at home. Hes relaxed, understanding, funny and has the cutest smile! He will support new ideas for the course and allows creativity (which is extremly important in english). TAKE BLUM! He will make you enjoy writting and want to come to class!! LOVE HIM!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG101
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:

Passionate, creative, & eager for his students to learn. Can't aask for a better teacher. He absolutely requires you to be creative and think. Thank you, it will never be forgotten. To "Blumsuks" it's schmuck, and that's you. Remember it is better to keep your mouth closed & be thought a fool than to open it & remove all doubt.

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