Charles Scarborough - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Professor: Charles Scarborough

Department: English

College: Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The good thing is, he seems knowledgeable about the subject. But I simply could not understand his accent on half the things he is saying, I tried my best on exams, but apparently I couldn't get it. I had to drop the class, but not on time. If you want ENG 241, I recommend White, she's much better.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very insightful, engaging and fun professor. He'll certainly get you thinking, and encourages class discussion. If you don't show up or participate, expect to receive a poor grade. Exams are difficult if you're not a good writer, but he provides excellent feedback and will do all he can to help you excel in the course and receive a decent grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

professor is knowledgeable, passionate and neurotic. Very outdated. He expects you to read 50+ pages every week. the crammed-chosen material is interesting no doubt about it. but, come on Mr Charles, some people are working full time, attending school full time and they are raising a family. take his class if you have plenty of time to offer him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG267242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

First took 267 with Dr. S and was scared I wouldn't get used to his accent, but I did. He is great and if everybody gets involved in discussing the readings, it is fun and he won't give quizzes. Reading the short stories/novels is necessary but they are good books and his discussions are interesting. Just read, come to class on time, and talk.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is very passionate about the subject. it's an easy class because you just need to have read the short story and participate in class discussions. it is, however, very hard to get an a in the course. i consider myself a good writer and i got a b. very engaging class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG267
• 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:

Read the books and be prepared to participate in class discussion. He doesn't wait for you to raise your hand! Reading assignments are reasonably spaced, you don't have to arrive on the first day having read all of the book. Very thick southern accent, but you'll get used to it, I swear! Very supportive, will NOT criticize your ideas. No nonsense.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, come ontime, bring your book everyday to class, read closely, and be involved in the discussions. If you are not punctual don't take his class. If you are late he stops class to call you out.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Those who complain about his strictness are the ones who skip classes and come late to the class! If you read the text and try hard, there is no way he would hate you! He is a professor who will give you an exprience of what studying at a real college is like. His rigorous practice of academdc iscipline earned a better respect than this rating! :P

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's real old-school but his lectures are interesting and educational. The book is INCREDIBLE. It's the only book I kept from my school days. If you read the text to a level where you can make a few intelligent comments in class you'll make an A, no problem.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He maybe be strict and set in his ways but you can learn a great deal from him. As long as you do your readings and participate in class discussions you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anyone who has an issue with Dr. Scarborough clearly didn't do their readings and thought they could get away with little effort. He is an excellent professor with a lot of knowledge to offer a student willing to learn. I got an A and I am thankful every day that I took his class. He taught me work ethic like no other.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I will only say one thing, take this teacher if there are absolutely no other English teachers available in the world!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this teacher was the most difficult to understand. I truly did feel sorry for him because i know most of his classes get canceled anyways, but I can't understand him. I entered the class thinking I'm going to work hard and try my best, but the whole time I listened to him, it kinda sounds like a pinapple is shoved down his throat. I do NOT reccomen

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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:

If English is your first language, it shouldn't take long to pick up and understand his accent. Participate in class discussion, then rewrite what you discussed in tests, pretty straight forward... If English is not your first language may be difficult at first, but you'll get it. Not hard if you do the readings and put forth some effort.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy professor, but you will learn a lot. He is hard to understand but if you pay attention you can get it. Respect his rules and he will respect you. Come to class and read the stories assigned and you should get a decent grade. He is a bit intimidating because he yells quite a lot, but just don't make him mad and class should run fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• 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:

He's a tough nut, for sure, but he is very knowledgeable and experienced and does genuinely care about student success. He's no-nonsense; the students he "picks on" are the ones who don't take the class seriously or put forth any effort. For those who are in it to succeed, he's fantastic. I would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Taking this teacher was the biggest mistake that I made in Nova. Please look for some other teachers before takeing him, this teacher should be your lasttttttt option. For me, I would rather not take eng at all than taking it with him. Too late for that though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For a man who has been teaching for over 20 years with material that he cannot control, he keeps the class interesting. He only gets mad if you interrupt, are late, or say flat out "I didn't do the work. If you halfway pay attention and read the assignment then you will do just fine in the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although many people may dislike him, he is actually a good teacher, and he does care about his students. He does have a strong accent, but you get used to it. If you actually take your time to listen in class, engage in conversations/group sessions and read the texts, you will be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the man is the real life version of Foghorn Leghorn(At least the way he speaks). The man has been teaching for a long time and has seen it all. It?s kind of turned him into a hardass, but if you do the work you'll like his class. He's a funny guy, but he's not there to be your friend. He drinks coffee out of a darth vader mug.