Western Kentucky University / E / Ronnie Kieth Epley
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 7
Multiple Choice: 9
Matching: 10
Fill in the Blank: 33
Essays: 57
Problem Solving: 1
Mandatory Final: 46
Cumulative Final: 25
Textbook Required: 50
Extra Credit: 6
Attendance Required: 55
64 Total Evaluations
ENG-300 : English 300 - Posted 10/24/2015
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
THIS IS THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!! He is a racist man!! I have always been a good writer, so much that I was encouraged to minor in it. When I had Mr. Epley, I would get D's on papers and he assumed that English was my second language. He based that on my name and color of my skin! I have no accent and I believe that my writing does not show that either. I ended up reporting him and withdrawing the class because of his ignorant comment. His tests are very specific and he assumes that everyone knows literature. Very rude man!!!! WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 1/16/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He would never given anyone an A except the cute girls. Then he judges students and grades the same throughout the semester so do well on the first part of the class, then you will be set. He is very offensive and has his favorites. It makes no sense because he comes, lectures, and leaves.
ENG-300 : Writing In The Discliplines - Posted 11/30/2012
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
At the beginning of the semester, Mr. Epley hated me, so I didn't really start enjoying the class until after he got over the fact that I was late to a couple of classes and saw that I was a good writer. Honestly, he can be kind of a jerk unless he likes you. Overall, the class is ok. There's alot of writing, but it is a writing class so I guess that's inevitable. I would probably take someone else for English 300 though if I had to do it over...
ENG-200 : Literature - Posted 5/16/2011
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I started Western with a 3.75 GPA and this teacher ruined it by giving me a C. He makes the course ten times more difficult than it actually is so you can not understand the material. And he states the first day that he does not give his favorites better grades, which is a lie because he most deffinitly does. If you do not like the class or literature you will not do well. Anything you turn in he rips apart while grading because nothing is good enough for him. You must attend classes and have your book. NO extra credit will be offered and it is a madatory cumulative final. The questions he puts on quizzes and test are rediculous. Be prepared to have to remember specific numbers and colors of clothing people wear in stories. I'm serious he asks the dumbest questions. You also have to remember certain lines from poems and be able to say what poem it came from. This course is impossible if he does not like you. I am just happy I came out with a C so I do not have to retake him. He will call you out in class and say you were talking about him when you definitly were not. Do not take him. Take someone that you will be able to at least enjoy the class a little. And if you have to take him do not let him know you do not like the material because that will do you in!
ENGL-200 : English - Posted 4/28/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Going to class lectures is very important, his test questions rely heavily on what he covers during class. Very tricky quizzes, and tests that you have to study for. Don't slack off in he begginning or you will never be able to bring your grade up.
ENG-200 : Introduction Literature - Posted 8/30/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
taking notes is up to you but it helps to write what he says. He is very helpful and nice, but he is stiff on his readings. The tests are difficult bc the questions are broad. you have to know details in stories that no one would understand unless he points it out. He does open your eyes and make you think "what if" when you read after taking that class.
ENG- : English 200 - Posted 4/28/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The course consists of short stories (10 pgs long avg) and poetry. Mr. Epley knows his stuff, but he is so detailed in analyzing each poem or short story that it is hard to keep up. He moves quickly. his tests consist of terms (defining and giving specific details from story or poem), then the rest of the test is essay questions (you have to give extremely specific details!!!!) . 3 exams and a quiz almost every other day. listen closely and take diligent notes and you should be okay. He's pretty tough though.
ENG-300 : - Posted 3/7/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is the RUDEST teacher i have EVER had. I think that he should be turned in and fired. Not only is he rude but his teaching skills leave much to be desired. His test are based on different test you read in the class. The only problem is he doesn't really care about what the plot of the story is, his test questions focus on surface details such as what does the color of "this characters" shirt mean. Or, what were the numbers on the mailbox outside of the smith home.
If you have a good eye for detail and have a high tolerance for crap take this class....if not look for a better professor!
ENGL-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 11/25/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley seems like a really nice person but as a professor he oftens makes things more difficult than they have to be. You have to write 4 out of class essays but you are constantly writing in class. The final is another essay and you are required to write a 8 to 10 page research paper. He grades the essay pretty harshly. Just be willing to work hard for a good grade.
ENG-100 : English 100 Lit - Posted 6/18/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
He's a pain..He's a talker, really over-zealous about literature and thinks everything "speaks to him". He quotes Designing Women during class and recommends tv shows, movies that are just random to what he's teaching. I dropped out before the semester ended. He gave a quiz over every reading, even if you read the questions were difficult and opinionated. I would avoid taking him, I new people in the class who stayed. They came out with Cs and Ds.
ENG-200 : - Posted 4/27/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
In Mr. Epley's class, we are given a story to read, and a quiz over it next class day. That's fine. What's not fine is the content of said quizzes. Instead of asking meaningful questions like "Why do you think Character X did this?" or "What elements helped add to the tension during chase scene?", he asks stupid, impossible questions like "What color are the main character's eyes?" and "What indicates that the main characters aren't 'bad'?" The last one wouldn't be so bad if the answer weren't "He read a book once." On the flip side, Mr. Epley himself is actually pretty interesting. Being a Bob Dylan fan will help score some brownie points.
ENG-200 : Intro To Lit - Posted 3/5/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr.Epley does indeed know a lot about his field of study. However, his method of teaching is a combination of "take no prisoners" and favoritism. This is especially true to special needs students (students with Autism) and will not let them pass the class no matter what.
He will give out daily quizzes about the assigned stories, but he would choose out the little details that would not matter to the plot of the story (which are about 10 pages long each). So unless you have a photographic memory I would suggest you choose another English 200 professor.
ENGLI-200 : - Posted 2/21/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is a nice person who tries to connect with you. However, he is probably the hardest teacher in the English department. I am in honors so I am up for a good challenge, however this 200 level class was far too difficult. My friend's with other teachers got seemingly-easy As while I had to work 5X as hard for a B. There are quizzes everyday over the reading, VERY specific question, like "What color were her shoes?" The final is almost impossible as it is over the 1000+ pages that we probably read in the class. If you are an English major take him because you WILL learn, however if you are a science major like me don't... Take one of the other teachers whom to him, "inflate grades!!!"
ENGL-200 : - Posted 2/16/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is a nice guy but he is a VERY DIFFICULT teacher. I am a biology major and the amount of reading is overkill and the exams are impossible. I studied more for this class than all others combined and i still got a B. If you are an English major take him as this class will def. prepare you, however for us non-English majors, STAY AWAY!!!!!
ENGL-200 : - Posted 5/14/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is considered a hard teacher, but he is a hard teacher because he makes you earn your grade. The text book is your biggest tool and you have to read every day. You have a few in/ out of class essays and if you know the material you wouldn't have an issue. I enjoyed Mr. Epley's class and if you want to learn something about English take this class!
ENG-200 : Intro To Literature - Posted 5/13/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If not an english major, then find someone else. He grades like your one. I'm terrible at english and writing papers and it really showed. I got C's on all of my papers because I didn't go deep enough into the story or because i went to deep. His personality is great but he grades too hard.
ENG-200 : - Posted 3/10/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The class is easy if you come to class and write down what he says but he gives reading quizzes over everything and picks teeny tiny details about the story to quiz you over then the tests are the deeper meanings of the story but all that would be okay if he didnt get smart with you when you asked a question, personally I like him he is really interesting but kinda a jerk
ENG-200 : - Posted 1/8/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is the hardest English class I have ever taken. You can only miss 3 days of class on MWF and 2 on TR for you not to lose any points or go down a letter grade for your final grade. I have always really enjoyed English, but Mr. Epley took the fun out of it. He expects every student to be an English major. The tests are divided into several different parts. One part is where you have difine literary terms, another part you answer questions about the stories/poems that you have read, and another part has quotes from the short stories that you read. To me this was the most difficult section. You must idenify the story, who is speaking to who, the author, and the significance of the quote. The tests are quite difficult, but if you like a challenge, go for Epley.
ENG-200 : - Posted 1/5/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. If you want an A or B do not take him because you will fell. He does not offer extra credit and does not want to see you pass. I repeat DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO PASS ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!!
ENG-200 : - Posted 6/12/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Epley is a great professor. I would recommend taking him. He is very enthusiastic about the subject and will help you if you need it. I had a death in my family and missed a week of class, and he still helped me out.
ENG-200 : Literature - Posted 5/16/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
You wouldn't think that intro to literature would be a really hard class but it is when taught by this man. Mr. Epley is one of the most unnecessarily hard teachers I've ever had at Western. there is a lot to do in this class: daily quizzes; in class writing assignments; out of class writing assignments; tests; etc. etc. Not only do you pretty much never get a break, Mr. Epley grades really hard and expects his students to parrot back everything he says in order to get a A. He doesn't accept original ideas and seems to think that literature is completely objective and can only be analyzed/interpreted in one way, which is his way. A lot of the people I was in class with tried really hard to do well and many of them made D's or failed. On top of being a lousy teacher he's a real jerk. He seems to have a major chip on his shoulder about something. I don't know how people in his other classes felt but everyone in my class despised him. Avoid this teacher.
ENG-200 : Intro To Lit. - Posted 4/21/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Only take this class if you like a challenge. Mr. Epley is a great teacher and really knows his stuff. There is a quiz over short fiction stories every class meeting. His questions on the quizzes and tests are very, very specific and he expects a whole lot out of you. His tests are almost impossible, all essay or short answer. I HATED him at the beginning of the semester, but then I showed that I cared about my grade and didn't miss one class and I ended up really liking him. If you miss one class, you'll be lost the next class or you might have missed a 100 pt in class writing assignment. Just don't skip or you're screwed. He is an extremely smart person and can be quite witty sometimes, adding some humor to the class. Once again, DO NOT TAKE him if you expect an easy A or maybe even B...
ENG-300 : Writing In The Disciplines - Posted 4/17/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is a very nice person. If you are an english major you may love this class, but if you are looking for an easy 300 class, do not take this one!!! It is difficult, he always changing due dates for assignments, you have to read almost every night and have a quiz over the reading first thing when you get to class. You have to write many in class and out of class essays over these readings, that are difficult to understand. Do not take this class!!!!
ENG-200 : Intro. To Lit. - Posted 4/9/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
There is only one thing I would say about this teacher, just do not take him. In all fairness he is a really nice guy, just wants too much of his students for an intro. class. Unless you want to get a low grade on your gpa, find someone else to take this class with.
ENGLI-200 : Literature - Posted 2/12/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Mr. Epley is the worst teacher I have ever had. He seems to enjoy being unkind to students and is extremely critical, snide, and unpleasant He is petty and spiteful and berates students in class. Most of the people in my class are failing and I have not heard one positive comment about Mr. Epley. If you have a question or a comment about the class, Mr. Epley will try to make you feel like an idiot for saying anything. This teacher is toxic.
ENGL- : Litterature - Posted 2/7/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I am a junior, and of all the teachers I have had, Epley is the absolute worst. Mr. Epley makes very immature and mean comments about students. His quizzes and tests are unnecessarily hard and unreasonable. He is extremely pretentious, pompous, catty (think twelve year old girl), unprofessional, annoying and resentful of his students. One time he humiliated a boy who was looking at his cell phone and he also accused a girl of having poor reading skills. He forces his opinions about the readings on people and refuses to aknowlege the student's ideas; he seems to think literature can only be interpreted in one way, his way. Avoid this malicious, hateful, miserable man at all costs.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 2/6/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Epley is really smart and very qualified to teach about literature and composition. I'm not sure but I think he can give a quote from every classic novel that has ever been written. I had him for ENG200 also so I knew to take him for 300. Basically, other instructors might be easier, but if you want to learn how to write and maybe even (God forbid) think once in a while, then Epley is your man.
ENG-200 : Lit - Posted 12/20/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I've always loved English, but I hated Mr. Epley's class. He thinks he's the best. He told our class by taking his class, we were "receiving a first rate education at a second rate institution." He thinks he is so much better than Western. His tests & quizzes are all very hard, and the final is the hardest test I've ever taken. Please, do yourself a favor and never take this man.
ENG-200 : Lit - Posted 12/13/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Keith Epley is the worst teacher I have had while being a student at Western. Not only is he a really, really, really bad teacher, he expects you to have all kinds of background knowledge in literature. His lectures are boring, and you have write down every last thing he says, because his examples are the only ones you get full credit for on exams.
He expects students to memorize numerous definitions, and be able to provide direct quotes from the stories and poems that go with the definitions. He also has daily quizzes, and unless you read the story 4-5 times before the class you will fail.
Epley is a horrible teacher who expects too much from his students.
ENG-200 : Intro To Lit - Posted 11/2/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This is not a difficult class, if you like reading. You can never be sure what he is going to say something from a story means though, he analyzes the smallest details. There a a lot of quizzes over the fiction sections. There is also a poetry section.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 8/15/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
if you can find anyone other than epley to take, i suggest you do so. i was in his class for maybe a week and i heard prejudice and judgemental remarks, so i withdrew. he thinks he's higher than anyone else but comes off as basically an idiot with no original ideas or thoughts, just something he picked up in a book he read. quoting something at the inappropriate time doesn't make you look smart. anyway, not only have i had problems with him, but my roommate who took him at a different time than i did came back with racist remarks on her paper. so if you want to take a racially and ethically judgemental person for english, epley's your guy. if not, take someone, ANYONE else!
ENG-200 : Intro. To Literature - Posted 1/24/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I like Mr. Epley a lot, but he's not an easy english teacher. He'll make you work. He gives about 13 pop quizzes throughout the semester over the reading. Participation is part of your grade, so you should probably answer questions in class or at least try to. I was a little frustrated with the writing assignments that we were given because I hate to write and Eng 200 isn't a writing class.
ENG-200 : Intro Lit. - Posted 5/4/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Epley is a great teacher...He really knows his stuff and will answer any questions you have. There ARE quizzes every day for the short fiction part of the class....but as long as you read the story once, then scan it before class, you can make an A or B on every one..... The tests are easy...as long as you have read the stories/poems and know the few definitions he gives...... Oh...and just so you know...I (along with another girl in my class) got out of taking his final b/c we had made A's on all his tests......he may offer that to your class as well............I recommend Mr. Epley....He is awesome....
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 5/4/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
DO NOT TAKE EPLEY!! English 300 is not that hard of a class, but he treats his classes like everyone is an english major and when students ask for help, he tells us to go to the writing lab. I received an "A" in Eng 100 & 200 and I'm pissed I'm getting a "C" in this class. This course involves alot of writing with a 12 page paper due as the final. I recommend taking any other professor or if classes are full wait till the next semester to NOT take him.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 4/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Epley is beyond hardcore, he's toughcore. If you're only taking the class for gen ed or don't care about your writing skills, take someone else. If you're an English major or serious about learning to write well, take him. You will become a better writer and that's all there is to it. Don't take him lightly or you will die.
ENG-200 : - Posted 4/7/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is one of those professors that goes and gets a masters degree and does noithing with it. So they use it on you. The class is extremly hard and no one in all 3 of his English 200 classes has recieved an A on any of his tests. There're also quizes every class period for about 2 months on reading that you must do for every class period. I would recomend no taking this professor, unless you want to hurt your GPA.
ENG-200 : Intro To Literature - Posted 1/8/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I can't tell you how wonderful Mr. Epley's class was. His enthusiasm for literature brings light to the course and I believe it is what allowed me to learn so much over a semester. Granted there were reading quizzes almost daily but you will thank him for them, because it makes studying for the final a breeze. I would suggest Epley to anyone!
ENG-200 : Intro. To Literature - Posted 1/2/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley knows his stuff and this is a difficult course! Expect lots of notes, quizes, and exams!
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 10/31/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I am an A student with a 3.85 GPA and I've never taken a course this hard in my life. That's including classes like anatomy and Microbiology which I made A's in. Mr. Epley gives you quizzes over the reading, which are very difficult to understand. the questions are very hard to understand and his in class writings are also hard to understand some times. He expects about 5 out of class essays, 3 or so inclass essays, a 10 page research paper, quizzes over readings, a midterm over all the readings and a final which I have not taken yet. If you want to work very hard then take this class..and even then, good luck getting a good grade. His midterm was so difficult that he had to add 10 points to everyone's tests.
ENG-300 : English 300 - Posted 10/20/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you are not naturally bent towards reading and writing or if you struggle with it, do not take this class, take Millichap. Mr. Epley is very nice if you are a good student and you respect him. However, he's a good english teacher who will challenge you in your writing. If you want to improve, take Epley. But be prepared to work. Lots of reading essays and in class essays and out of class essays analyzing what you read. It takes thought. There are essays at least every other day I would guess, or so it seems. Research paper, midterm, and a final. Other than that, a million essays and some quizzes over the reading. Prepare for a challenge if you register for this class - but Epley is a good teacher, and if you want to improve your writing and critical analysis, take him. He will have very differing views from many conservative people but he is quite unbiased and very respectful of other people's viewpoints.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 10/18/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
First off, Dr. Epley is a really nice guy. If you like to write you will do well in his class. All you really need to do is show up and do the work. Always be prepared too. Even if you are a good writer be prepared to get a lot of B's on papers. Overall, this was a very easy class.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 10/15/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I am a good student, so I did well in this class. But he tends to ask questions on the reading quizzes that are pretty irrelevant, or some would say just plain hard. He does not like when students use "to be" verbs, such as "am, is, was were, etc" and he will circle every one of these in your essays. If you want an easy A and aren't a spectacular writer, take someone else.
ENG-200 : Introduction To Literature - Posted 8/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class has been my favorite at Western so far. Though it does help that I love to read and write, Epley makes you like this class with his detailed descriptions of the stories and poems you read and his great sense of humor. He is well-versed and knowledgeable of his subject, and he is very fair when grading essays and tests. I should've made an A in this class, but I tended to slack off on the essays. However, I bounced back and aced the last test and the final when I actually studied ALL the material. This class is enjoyable, fun, and taught by one of the best professors on this campus!
ENG-200 : Intro To Lit - Posted 4/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is a nice guy. He knows his material. He can be opinionated at times, and he will get frustrated if you don't pay attention. You have to get on his good side. If you are on his bad side, I feel really sorry for you. Basically he wants respect, so don't waste his time by falling asleep. I like this class!
ENG-200 : Intro To Literature - Posted 4/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Epley is a wonderful teacher who has the unfortunate job of teaching a horrible class. This is the second time I've taken Lit, the first time, I got a D, so I thought I would retake it. Honestly, THERE IS NO GOOD WAY TO TAKE THIS CLASS, but, since you must, I suggest Epley. I really hated the material, I'm a sciences major, and I could give two shits about Hemmingway, Shakespeare, or any of those dead guys whose writings people analyze ad nauseum. Still Epley made the class fun. He's a great professor. HE GOT ME TO ACTUALLY READ THE LIT. There is a lot of work to do, more notes than in some of my 400 level math classes, and a lot of quizzes, but he gets you to pay attention, and to think. All you have to do to get a C: take good notes and read the material, B: take notes, read the material and act interested, A: take notes, read material, pay attention, and actively particpate in discussions. If you do that, I would highly suggest you take Epley, even though his classes work your ass off.
ENG-200 : Literature - Posted 1/16/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Epley is a challenging Literature teacher. The one thing about his class is there are daily quizzes and weekly writing prompts. He demands a lot of work and if you want to really learn literature then he is the teacher to take. ü
ENG-300 : - Posted 11/26/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class takes alot of time but its not really hard. If you like to write this is your class. If you need the class take epley but take him as a night class.
ENG-200 : Into To Literature - Posted 11/5/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Although many don't like Mr. Epley's class, I think he's an awesome teacher. Attendance is mandatory because the notes he gives in class will be used on the final as well as in essays. If you miss a class in which he discusses a story, then you come back on a day that he gives an in-class essay on that story, you're screwed. He makes class interesting because of his passion for literature. He gives quizzes almost every class, but if you read the assignment, it's not hard at all to make A's on them. He is one of the best teachers I've had this semester and I highly recommend this class.
ENG-300 : English 300 - Posted 8/5/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I strongly recommend agianst taking this proffesor. He has a tendency to say the same things over and over, and he looks down on anyone that isn't as "good" and "smart" as he is. I thought he was an idiot!
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 5/6/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is passionate about his job, but he does look down on people who do not understand the difficult material that he assigns. There are multiple assignments of essays, which is not bad if you understand the prompts. If you are a simple writer, do not take his class because you will get a grade that is unexpected. He prefers expectional writers. If you enjoy pushing yourself, try his class.
ENG-300 : English 300 - Posted 4/25/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is one of the hardest english teachers, but if you really like english and want to learn a ton and get better in your writing skills then I would recommend him, but if you don't like writing and don't work hard don't even think about it!!!
ENG-200 : Intro To Lit - Posted 3/11/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Liking his course will depend soley on if you like him and his assesments of your learning. He is a difficult instructor and expects a lot from you. Personally, I enjoyed his lectures and they way he approaced them to the class. But, you will have to write a few papers and his exams are extremely overwhelming! Prepare to be mind-boggled by his passion for literature and make sure you get into the class discussion. I don't recommend that you miss this class, becuase you will be completely lost in that area. He requires a lot of thinking!
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 10/18/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Epley is a very passionate man... I am currently enrolled in his course, so I have yet to receive my grade. The course is not easy, but he's a good professor to take. He is knowledgable and passionate about what he teaches.
ENG-200 : Introduction to Literature - Posted 6/28/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I had Epley for Eng 100, also. His 200 class is a little harder. You have lots of quizzes over daily reading assignments. They are easy if you read the assignments and pay attention to names and ages. He drops a few of your lowest grades. You must study for the exams. Know the definitions and be able to give examples of the definitions. I enjoyed the class; however, many other students told me they did not. If you generally like literature, you'll like Mr. Epley's course.
ENG-200 : English Literature - Posted 5/4/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Not an easy A, but if you take notes over the class discussions, you will do fine. Gives quizzes almost every day to make sure you read the material--the quizzes are mostly over names, places, and dates, not comprehension or analysis.
ENG-200 : � - Posted 4/25/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley is way too into his literature. He never has any orginal ideas of his own, he is always quoting dead famous authors. You're lucky if you ever understand what he is talking about or any of his directions. I recommend another teacher unless you're looking for a hard teacher and a bad grade.
ENG-100 : Freshmen English - Posted 4/20/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
RUN!!! Mr. Epley needs to wake up and realize he is teaching FRESHMEN english. He is always trying to fascinate you with his fancy words. It makes him sound very silly. He grades WAY to hard!! I messed up when I took this guy for english!
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 4/19/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Epley teaches a 100 level course like it's a graduate course. The only reason I made an A in the course was because I took Honors Enligh and AP Literature and Composition all throughout high school. However, since he is harsh in his grading, it makes you a better writer. Don't take the class unless you're an English major.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 3/11/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
You have no exams. You are graded on papers you write. Admittedly, Mr. Epley grades harshly, but at the end of the semester, two other professors look at your work and help to decide on a final grade. Mr. Epley is really funny. If you enjoy literature, you'll enjoy him. Mr. Epley will make you a better writer. I'm taking him for ENG-200 right now, so I'll let you know how that goes.
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 2/13/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I feel that it is my duty to let everyone know that they should never take Mr. Epley as a teacher. He thinks he is funny, grades way too hard, and does not teach a thing. Stay clear of this class if at all possible. The class topics have been discussed so many times and it is so boring. Mr. Epley needs to remember that this is a English
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 2/13/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This silly teacher needs to realize that this is English
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 1/8/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Epley is passionate about his job, but tends to look down on you if you don't understand some of the extremely difficult stories he assigns. Lots of essays and writing. I made B's and C's on all papers, but the final was nearly impossible and i received a D in the class.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 1/8/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Epley is passionate about his job, but tends to look down on you if you don't understand some of the extremely difficult stories he assigns. Lots of essays and writing. I made B's and C's on all papers, but the final was nearly impossible and i received a D in the class.
ENG-300 : Junior English - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Epley is passionate about his job and his enthusiasm is catching.