Western Kentucky University / R / Dale Rigby
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 1
Multiple Choice: 1
Fill in the Blank: 7
Essays: 26
Problem Solving: 3
Mandatory Final: 12
Cumulative Final: 2
Textbook Required: 31
Extra Credit: 6
Attendance Required: 27
46 Total Evaluations
ENG- : Writing Course - Posted 11/30/2023
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
At first, I didn't have a problem with him. His liberal views can be overwhelming, especially if he goes on a rant. The rants can get offensive if he continues uncontrolled. If you let him know that you are a Christian he will use your religion against you. He will mock it without doing it directly and you will sit there feeling attacked. You can tell yourself he's not mocking your beliefs, but he stands at the head of his class purposely trying to rip what you believe in apart. It doesn't matter how unjudgmental you are or how open you are. He will do it and he will act like he isn't talking about you, but he is.
ENG-413 : Capstone - Posted 11/30/2014
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dale is the epitome of everything bad in academia. I don't even know where to begin.
First, he makes his syllabus intentionally vague. In his words, "I want students to come to my office hours to ask me about assignments." Most students don't have the free time to just meander in to his office hours and ask him to explain literally every assignment, and so he thinks they are uncommitted to his class.
Second, he doesn't give clear grades. Again, in his words, "I don't get the point of grades." In other words, it's anyone's guess what your final grade will be. I think it depends on what mood he's in when he is assigning them.
Finally, he is overly critical and not helpful in feedback. He'll say things like "this is such boring work" or "I thought your piece was written very badly" but won't offer any specific suggestions of how to improve it.
Look, maybe you can find a way to handle Dale. But I hate him with every fiber of my being, and chances are you will too if you take him.
ENG-100 : Intro. To Literature - Posted 1/9/2012
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale was an Excellent Professor. He goes around the class each morning and asks everyone if there's anything new going on in the news, world, or just at home. He really cares about each individual student, and will reply to emails promptly. His essays are assigned weekly, and bi-weekly. They usually are a "free-spirited" essays, where you read an essay from the book you're assigned, then compare it to your life and evaluate the similarities and differences. He's sometimes very opinionated, as he has mentioned a few times how he feels about the economical situations, and the military. But loves opposing feedback from his students. If you're interested in learning how to write in a GREAT way and a new way of expressing yourself, then PLEASE take Dale. He will open any Freshman's eyes to what a college is really about-- Freedom of Expression.
ENG- : English 100 - Posted 10/20/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Dale's a weird one; he pissed me off first day of class and likes to portray his socialistic views in front of class. But he listens to each student and makes his own opinion but still respecting your views. This is one of my favorite classes as a freshman and I hope that you take this class seriously.
ENG-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 11/16/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is okay if your sex crazy like Dale. It seems as though every book we have read this year directly rates to sex. We have written many essays over sex, and politics. We are now reading a book called "Sex and the Soul". We have a small class of about 15. And about 13 hate him. If you do not agree with him in your essays you will get a bad grade! He admeditly shoots down everyones ideas for their essays and makes us feel like crap! DO NOT TAKE DALE!
ENG- : Creative Nonfiction - Posted 4/14/2008
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Rigby is a very opinionated man. There were plenty of awkward moments in that class and most of them involved some sort of sexual topic. If anyone ever wrote on that subject, it would be read out loud in class. Gives good feedback on papers, but sometimes it can be swayed towards his side too much. You really just have to appreciate the strange moments in there, or else you will hate the class.
ENG-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 12/16/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dale is the best teacher I've ever really had! He is quite opinionated, but gladly welcomes others opinions. He's very easy to talk to and will help you in any way that he possibly can! You don't really have any "tests" just essays due every Friday thats related to the book you're reading. You also have some quizzes, and your lowest grade is dropped! Your final is a 1500 word essay that is really enjoyable to write! I'd love to take Dale again! You won't regret taking him! The only reason I'd say don't take him is if you have a problem with coming to class, because attendance is a must.
ENG-200 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 10/30/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is alot of fun, but sometimes he can be very political and it gets on your nerves some. He likes to put you on the spot some, so speak up in class and he won't (usually) You better like to read, because there is alot of that, and some writing. We have quizzes on Monday, and 500 word papers due on Friday over pages read in the book. It's not bad really, but you better brush up on your politics. lol
ENGL-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 8/14/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dale is not only a great teacher, but he's a really good person. He loves for student to be involved in the class and he'll help you understand anything! He encourages you write like you talk... With feeling. As long as you go to class then you'll pass with no problem!
ENG-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 5/14/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you don't like to read, don't take this course. If you are willing to read and want to develop your writing skills, take it. On second thought, even if you don't like to read, take this course; it'll show you why you NEED to read. Dale's a fun teacher and is generally pretty easy-going and amicable. Just put some effort into the class and you'll be fine.
ENG-100 : Intro To English - Posted 4/23/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I hate English to begin with and Dale Rigby pushed me even further away. I can't stand that man. He wants you to read his mind on every assignment he makes. Every week you have either a 500 or 1200 word essay on anything over the books you have read. But if he doesn't agree on what you wrote then you get a D like I got. He even brings in the these profeval evalutions then laughs and makes jokes about how bad there grammar is in the evalution. Like we are trying to write a novel. He is the most unsecure man I have ever met. STAY AWAY FROM AT ALL COSTS!!!!
ENG-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 7/12/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
it wasnt as hard as it was hard to understand him...he would talk and talk and talk and never really explain what the hell to do..he would just say do it..we wrote way to damn much about facebook..hes a weirdo...and hes pretty unfair..i think he could be gay
ENG-100 : - Posted 1/25/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
First of all Dale is a great teacher and he likes ALL of his students. People have to understand that the reason he does things in his class in the manner that he does is because he wants students to ask him questions about things they don't understand. He wants to expand your mind and the reason he plays devil's advocate is so the students think differently at the approach they are taking. Dale has changed the way I have thought about many subjects, but it's not overkill. He is in his office all of the time and doesn't mind if you stop by to ask a question and feel free he is a really laid back guy. Hopefully all of you that are reading this don't pay attention to the close mindedness of other students posting on this website because Dale is a really good teacher and if you are open to the new experiences his class brings...take it.
ENG-100 : - Posted 11/3/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
First of all everyone reading needs to take note that they shouldn't base all of their teachers on this website because everyone on here is going to be biased against the teacher they are talking about. I am and English major so that is my bias. I loved this class. Dale (or Dr. Rigby) is one of the best English teachers that I have had the pleasure to take. He likes for you to voice your opinion and it would be in your favor to keep up with current events. You don't necessarily have to be an awesome writer because he can make a great paper out of whatever nonsense you come up with. I would recommend him, even though I don't have any experience with the other English 100 teachers.
ENG-100 : Intro To College Writing - Posted 9/9/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
ENG-100 : - Posted 3/23/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Dale is the WORST! teacher I have ever had. He grades your papers real hard. You buy two wack books for the class that are a waste of time. He is a poor teacher who talks all the time. His class time is not worth it at all
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 1/3/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Rigby is a good man and a brilliant writer, but be prepared to have a tough time understanding exactly what it is he wants on some assignments. He tries to make it clear, but sometimes his exact wishes are tough to interperet. I had a blast in this course and I feel that I definately improved as a writer, but I think I might have been the only person in my class to recieve an A, so take my opinions with a grain of salt.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 11/1/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Coming out of high school, many freshman aren't used to a teacher like Dale. Honestly, he is a cool guy and a little quirky but it is just who he is. He really tries to get college students to realize that school is more than just grades and making a teacher happy, it is about keeping an open mind and figure out things for yourself. Many freshman aren't used to a teacher like that and so they are resistant to his style of teaching. Go with it, you'll be glad you did.
ENG-492 : - Posted 5/21/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
The English department has made a horrible mistake by having Dale Rigby teach the capstone course for English Literature majors. The only things Dale can do well are: play devil's advocate, make you feel like crap about yourself, get on your last nerve, boost his own ego, play favorites, and not attempt to even get to know his students. I have really enjoyed being an English major at WKU and I have had some wonderful professors who have taught me a great deal; however, I did not learn one single thing from Dale, except that professors who do not have tenure do not have tenure for a reason. Hopefully, WKU will soon realize the amount of horrible evaluations Dale has received and they will also get wind of how much he complains about WKU and then they will terminate him.
ENG-406 : Advance Writing Workshop - Posted 4/30/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Dale Rigby's 406 class was the most disappointing class I have ever taken at Western (and I have taken some pretty lame classes). It seems more like a change for him to drone on about himself and his writing instead of the students who this class is suppose to be about. He gives no constructive criticism and is just insulting sometimes. He makes judgements on people's work without ever reading it. Overall he is the most ineffective professor I have ever had and I'm happy I never have to take him again.
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 4/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Don't take Dale if you don't expect to write. He is a writing teacher, and will challenge you to improve your writing skills. You will also read novels that are relevant to American life, not short stories from a text book. His attendance policy is very leniant, he understands that college students have other classes as well as personal issues. If you explain your issue for missing class, he is very understanding (it is even better if you write about it). Overall I loved the class and would take him again, though many don't care for him because he is very open-minded and liberal.
ENG-100 : - Posted 3/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This man is an idiot. I'm a senior now with an English minor and he for sure is the worst professor I've ever had. He is a complete moron to highest degree and the biggest bleeding liberal there is. Just a waste of space. I'm an A student now in English and he is the most looked down upon professor in the dept. for sure. Take anybody else, cause they may have a brain.
ENG- : - Posted 12/22/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
OK, the scoop on Dale can't be summated in this little box. Basically, I would contend that all the other evaluations claiming he's a "communist" and "biased" a. lack any warrants (so probably from weak writers who refused to get better in his class anyway) and b. are unfounded based on classroom experience with this man. Take his classes--they present something you are not aware you need but definately do. His methodology obviously attempts to and succeeds at challenging the traditional lecture/test based class setting. I could not have gained more from a single class at Western. He will not cramp you out of how and what you are comfortable writing. He accepted multiple pieces from me that were both academically and politically motivated by certain advocacy interests I hold, and that clearly had literary value. In my experience, most professors would not accept these pieces because of their reluctance to approach a sphere that integrates creativity with non-fiction and engage the possibilities that it contains. Dale will challenge the norm, and you need that. Good Luck.
ENGL-100 : English 100 - Posted 11/27/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is by far the best English teacher that I have ever had. You write one paper a week, but it's not that bad if you like to think. He doesn't care about grammar or punctuation in your writing, which is unusual. What he cares more about is the content and the thinking you put into each piece. I have learned a lot about myself and writing in that class. Definitely take Dale!
ENGL- : - Posted 11/21/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Golly Gee. I like the word "genre," and I think wet dreams are fascinating. And all the little boys I knew tried to kiss the girls, whereas Dale was trying to pinch their butts. A prodigy, truly.
I would rephrase one of the former complaints about Dale: If you're willing to put a little energy into creative thought, you want someone who is interested in what's important in the world, & will encourage you to find your voice (whether or not he likes what you're saying), then I would urge you to take Dale's class. If, on the other hand, you're a dimwit who has already ruled out critcal thought, & you are already certain that you know all that's worth knowing, & you don't want anyone questioning anything about you or your neatly constructed safe little world--don't touch him w/ a 10foot pole.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 11/18/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is a man who thinks that everyone is on welfare, he has to be the most liberal man that i have ever met in my life, does not explian what he wants, he makes "general statements" like there aint not tomorrow. He dont care what has happened to you and if you can write a good essay about it, he wants you to write about something crazy that makes no sence at all. Horrible, thats the only word i can think of to describe him as a teacher, and a person
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 11/18/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is a stupidass flaming liberal who like to big up his political views in his class, which have nothing to do with english 100 what so ever. He claims that he wants you to be open minded, but if your views are different from his, he gets pissed. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 11/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ok..the first day I walked into class the man drew a line on the board and was like what did I do..write about it. I thought he was a complete loon. Dale is one of those hippie types and scares you off really bad at first. I came home after class my first week thinking this man is such a butthole. After I hung with the class a little while I realized how much I really liked it! He doesn't care about grammer, punctuation, ect. but you write alot. All he wants you to do is find the "deeper meaning" in everything you write. It's not like any other english class I've ever had before. You actually write about stuff that means something. So..Dale may be a little bit of a loon, but he's honestly really cares about his job. Dale's not that bad.
ENG-100 : - Posted 11/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale Rigby is by far the worst "english" teacher there is. I have learned absolutely nothing in his class. He doesn't care about grammar or punctuation which is great until you get ready to take your English 300 class! He is very liberal and makes you feel stupid for anything you say. At the beginning of class he will ask for announcements...don't give one, he will cut your throat for anything you say and tell you how stupid it is. I will admit his class his an easy "A" if you can think like he does. If not, your a gonner. He got on my nerves really bad and I couldn't stand to hear him talk about his liberal insane views on everything in life! You'll write your butt off, just for him to tell you that it sucks. Needless to say, STAY AWAY FROM DALE!!!
ENGL- : English 100 - Posted 11/4/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Rigby does a good job of teaching how to write with deeper meanings. His class isn't hard as long as you do the assignments. I found this class interesting it just made me think a little harder. Not really hard at all
ENG-100 : English - Posted 10/13/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This is the most liberal man I've ever met. He is the definition of a Democrat. If you have no sense of moral, values or common compassion for mankind, then Rigby is your guy to take. If you have even the slightest sense of compassion for man, then don't take his class. He is the most opinionated man i've ever met, and if you don't agree with it even if it's an "A" paper he'll give you a lower grade. Stay far away from this man.
ENG- : Freshman English - Posted 10/13/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Basically if you can deal with a man that expresses his views on everything and doesn't let you say your piece then Rigby is your guy. He is probably one of the most liberal men I've ever spoken to and he lets you know it. He'll give you a bad grade on your paper just because he doesn't agree with it. The course isn't difficult, it's basically the fact that you have to sit and listen to him for a whole class period.
ENG- : English 100 - Posted 10/6/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
It's not an easy class because he doesn't specify his requirements for papers and essays. He doesn't pay attention to grammer and punctuation but instead focuses on the content on the paper. He tries to get you to look at things from different perspectives and tries to get you to think just a little differently than most professors. He doesn't necessarily go by the book but his class is interesting and a little more free thought focused. It isn't an easy class and at times it can be frustrating but if you like to think for yourself and enjoy writing. I highly recommend him.
ENG-100 : Introduction English - Posted 5/1/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale pushes you to reach your potential or help you go higher into the writing spectrum. Don't believe the weird things you hear about him, he's not intimidating he's more the less excited about his job and he's there to help no matter what. If you feel threatened by him then you've taken him too seriously. You do write at least a paper or two a week but that's what this class is for, using your brain and your writing abilities. Trust me, you'll thank him, you'll be a better more open writer because of Dale. Don't be afraid, give him the chance.
ENGL-100 : English 100 - Posted 4/4/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This teacher does not care about spelling, punc., grammer, ect. His main objective is that you find the hidden or deeper meaning behind essays. Its like you have to be a psychologist to do good in this class. I do not recommend him.
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 2/28/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you want to write or type yourself to death....we are talking up to four papers a week!
ENG-406 : Advanced Writers Workshop - Posted 2/12/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
What can I say about Dale Rigby? He, like many other writing professors in the department, should probably consider abandoning their trade for lack of interest. The purpose of this class appears to be an exercise in how Dr. Rigby can insult the students the most with as little effort used. Perhaps if Dr. Rigby had actual experience in his field?
ENG- : English 100 - Posted 1/16/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is a very unique individual. I wouldn't say he is a bad teacher, but I also wouldn't say he's a great teacher. This class consisted of writing numerous papers about the same topic. The text book was very boring and useless. Dale has very different views than any other person I have ever met, and he uses the word 'genre' way too much.
ENG-395 : Contemp Literary Nonfiction - Posted 10/14/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
As others in the evaluations have mentioned dale is different.
As a CIS major in a class full of Lit majors the whole experience was a little different for me though.
I found Dale's lack of rigid structure and well defined expectations for the class intimidating, especially at first but came to see that the main goal Dale is driving at(at least in his Lit class) is to get you to think. If cookie cutter thinking is good enough for you, don't take the class. If you enjoy being challenged and writing intellectually without being critiqued to death stylistically, absolutely give Dale a try.
I didn't take him for eng 100 or 200 though and see how he could be intimidating. If you just want to satisfy a gen ed requirement and dislike writing in general you might find a more compatible teacher elsewhere.
ENG-100 : - Posted 5/13/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale is a great teacher, although very intimidating at times. He's a very open guy. Don't be scared by his style of teaching, just because it's different doesn't mean it's wrong. He doesn't mind late work as long as it does get turned in. His quizzes are hard but only count for 10% of your total grade. There wasn't a final. As long as you try it's not a difficult class.
ENG- : Freshman English - Posted 4/25/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I WOULD recommend Dale if you want to hear about his wet dreams and how in his childhood youth he would chase girls on the playground trying to pinch their butt, because that's what my English 100 class got to hear about last semester from Dale. He was also know to make several religious slurs against Catholics. Dale straight up hated all his freshman classes, he thought he was above teaching freshman english, so he would treat us like retarded little freshman who were just nieve to the world. The class itself wasn't really hard, but it was hell to go to class everyday just to deal with him. Maybe he is an OK teacher for 400 level classes, but even then I would never take him again.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 2/13/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dale Rigby is an awesome person and a very good teacher. I liked him, but I didn't like his class. I would have much preferred to be in an English class that was much less challenging for a freshman. In his class you are instructed to write five papers that lead into one another. It's called a contract proposal. If you don't pick a topic that can keep your interest, you can change it, but by the time you figure out that you need to do that, you've lost all motivation to do so. It kind of drags out. But Dale really does mean well. He's easy to bond with and you'll find yourself looking to him as a friend. So if you're tired of writing personal narratives and memoirs... take Dale's class! It's definitely not an easy way out, but if you're motivated as a freshman than this class should be no problem at all.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 1/23/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dale is a very strange man. He is hard to read. He can be making a joke one minute and then cutting you down for, well, anything, the next. I strongly reccomend you to NOT take his classes. There are no quizzes, because he thinks that we are too stupid to pass them. He said this himself. You pick a subject at the beginning of the semester and write several long, boring papers about it.... Not very fun.
ENG-100 : Freshman English - Posted 1/17/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dale is a difficult professor to understand, but he will push you to do your absolute best in your writings. Some people may not like that, even though at times it is necassary. You don't have any tests except he might quiz the class on a reading assignment, but he usually gets angry because the class receives poor grades and doesn't give any more. The class is conducted in a bit of a trying way because you are required to pick a topic at the beginning of the semester and write five papers on it for the rest of the time. If you ask me, that's kind of like beating a dead horse. Most people get sick of their topic by their third paper. If you want to take a class with Dale, my advice would be to pick a topic you know next to nothing about and has a few different angles to it, so that your papers don't get repetitive. Dale also likes to give 40 minute in-class writings, so be prepared for those. There is no final in this class, but you are required to hand in a folder of all your work from the class at the end of the semester and go to the class for the scheduled time. During that time, you have to write a letter to the incoming english 100 students taking Dale's class. He does have his students read those, by the way.
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 6/24/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Contrary to what some may think, Dale is an excellent professor. Yes, he is hard to understand at times, but that's why you keep asking him to expain over and over! I did! I missed several classes, for good reasons, and I always went in person to explain my absence, and he always understood. Dale is a kind person, and many freshman just want to party and get drunk--that's why some might not like him. I recommend him because he will help you with any problem, and you will get the grade that you work for. Also--he never gives a test, so there are no extra exams to study for. Just try, don't be lazy and you'll do fine!!!
ENG-100 : English 100 - Posted 4/19/2001
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is terrible. Do not take it unless you are able to read someone's mind. He does not explain assignments thoroughly! Steer clear of DALE!!!!