Richard Grinnell - Marist College

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Richard Grinnell - Marist College

Professor: Richard Grinnell

Department: English

College: Marist College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG325
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class so much. He's such a great professor. I highly recommend. He makes Shakespeare so much fun.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A very good professor engages in the class and will not call you out if you don't participate at all. Watches films, and takes easy 6 question quizzes. Just read the books or skim pages and you will get a 10/10 on quizzes. There are 3 reading books you have to buy but they are really easy to read! Would recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: FYS101L
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy who tries to make class enjoyable for his students. Although there was a good amount of reading with quizzes (3 books and a few articles) it wasn't too hard considering most of the readings were on sparknotes. He makes you do 3 presentations, but they aren't graded roughly, and he also lets you re-write essays

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Grinnell has such a passion for Shakespeare and it really shows in his lectures. The class is not necessarily hard as long as you READ THE PLAYS. He gives a quiz after the assigned reading, 5 questions not too hard. Fun group project at the end (Staged reading) Overall AMAZING professor and very nice and understanding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made freshman year bearable! Really understanding, cares about his students and is an overall great guy. Puts a lot of effort into class discussions and making sure everyone understands the material. His classes are always interactive and interesting. Would absolutely take his class again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Get ready to read, but the books are still interesting so its not tedious. Super easy reading quizzes that are no problem. 3 big papers. Im a procrastinator and did them the day before they were due and still did well. Fair grader. Movies/tv shows every Friday?? Yes. Such a nice guy. Take his class and you wont regret it. I was excited to go

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG325
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such a kind, smart man! The work was fair, class discussions were fun and thought-provoking. I really loved having him, he's a gem at Marist!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: FYS101L
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! There was A LOT of reading and writing but the books we read were very interesting and enjoyable. Make sure you read!! He's a tough grader, but he definitely gives good feedback and takes time on each person's writing. We watched an apocalypse based movie or show every week which was awesome! Participate as much as you can!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Grinnell is great. Very laid back and easy going guy. His classes are always fun, you watch a TV show or movie every week. He grades tough on essays but gives good feedback and you can rewrite. Overall I'd definitely recommend him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Grinnell is cool. Most of class time is spent doing discussions and watching movies and TV shows. There is a lot of reading and writing involved and he is a tough grader, but he gives good feedback and class is always fun.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 331L
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enthusiastic about his subject but still makes the readings comprehensible for non-english majors. If for some reason you did not understand a reading he is always more than happy to assist without passing judgement. Class was mainly discussion based. It is easy to see that he cares and wants students to succeed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: FYS101
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:

Fantastic professor. Chose interesting books to read, and was extremely helpful in helping you understand if you didn't get it. Values class participation. Really wants you to succeed and willful out all the stops to do so.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's just awesome. Kinda a tough grader when it comes to essays but I always liked going to his class. I definitely recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG325
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Truthfully, one of the best professors at Marist. Whether or not you're an English major, take a class with him. He's a kind guy who really cares about you. Only 3 short papers for the class and a mini presentation. Just make sure you're able to participate in class so there aren't any awkward silences. He's the bae.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy, but expect a ton of reading and pop quizzes about it. The FYS was about the apocalypse so you watch alot of flims and tv shows which is nice. There was 3 papers assigned and an easy ending presentation assignment. No midterm or final which is nice

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: FYS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this Prof. if I was an English major I would look to take all of his courses. He really is there for you if you need it. He does assign 3 four-page papers over the course of the semester but they aren't too bad and he gives plenty of time for revisions. Also you do read a lot and get quizzed but most of the time they are fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: FYSAPOCALYPSE
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:

Grinnell is one of the nicest men I have ever encountered. Wants every student to do well and is extremely helpful. Seems very interested in things that student say about the readings. You only need to buy the 3 books that you will read in the beginning of the semester. Take this man as much as possible!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG219L
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:

Nice guy wants students to do well. Read the books he assigns he will quiz you on them.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take as many classes with Grinnell as possible! Especially if you have any interest in English. Very fair grader, extremely kind, very approachable. As long as you keep up with the reading the work isn't bad. You can tell he really loves teaching and loves talking about what he teaches. Very easy on the eyes. Just a all-around great guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG221
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:

A Very Intelligent Teacher, goes out of his way to explain things in easy to understand terms, and has a wide berth of knowledge on Shakespeare and the issues of his time. Would recommend highly if taking the Shakespeare Abroad Class.

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