David Bergman - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: David Bergman

Department: English

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

How could anyone say he is boring!! Bergman is a man of so much wisdom that it is humbling. He is so fascinating and smart. He will teach you so much just because he loves english as an art so much. He made me fall in love with so many poets I would have never been exposed to.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL327
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Bergman is a very sweet man. He has great intentions but his lectures are very long and boring. He does not use power points. HE stands in the front and lectures for an hour and fifteen minutes. If he sees that there is still time left when he is done discussing the readings for the day he will talk about others readings he is interested in.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher! Accepts late work, understanding of circumstances, allows you to read poems on your laptop so you don't have to buy the book. Loves participation. I'm not an English major but if I was, I would def take his class again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A creative and friendly man! He's actually a published poet so he gives great advice. He also gives lots of feedback and guides you in peer review. If you can't afford the poetry text books or can't find it, he lets you bring your iPad or computer to read the poems off of. Great experience. He's honest but kind.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the most knowledgable professors in the department. If you are willing to participate and are interested in the class, he is great. Otherwise, I could understand him being described as boring. He helped me become a better writer and a better English major as a whole.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned more on how to write critical papers in one semester than all of high school and previous years of college combined. He expects a certain level of experience already, but doesn't mind going over stuff. Accepts late work. Easy to ask for help. We used every book. Allows laptoptablet use if you ask beforehand. Papers usually 3-4 pages long

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bergman is a great professor. He's passionate about literature, and he obviously wants his students to succeed. There's three papers, a revision, a midterm, and a final. He's a tough grader, but as long as you know grammar and citations, it's not bad. He's very nice and always available to talk to students, too!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really sweet professor who loves English/Literature.He doesn't assign much at all.I wouldn't schedule his class early cause he just sits and talks (no notes, no slides, barely discussion)and his voice is calming.People complain he is a tough grader, that's only if you don't know grammar/citations or read directions.He wants college level essays!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not even going to lie, this guy is very boring. Not only that, he comes to class with no lesson plan what so ever. In other words, I think he kind of just wings it. There is no text book for the class, instead 4 small novels. Overall, he's an easy A. But you have to be able to stand the boredom and not withdrawl in order to receive it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bergman is great! I always enjoy his class. The class is lecture based, and he always has fun stories to lighten the mood. He doesn't give a lot of assignments so it's important that you do your best on each one. Overall I recommend! Take this class! You will not regret it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL440
• 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 adore Dr. Bergman. Class is lecture-based, and always interesting. He is a wealth of knowledge and I always look forward to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL438
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I adore Dr. Bergman. The class is lecture-based. Two papers, a midterm, and a final. Pay attention, take notes, and you'll be fine. Such an interesting man. Very much enjoyed the class, and others he has taught.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• 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:

Class is pointless-Just a way for TU to take more of your money & waste time. Prof. is a nut sometimes but loves poetry. Doesnt make lesson plans, talks about own experiences, talks to us like we are retarded picks boring bks to read-TU is thinking of cutting this requirement :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring class. His lectures consist of him sitting there thinking about what to talk about next. Nice guy, kinda harsh of a grader for a freshman introductory class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL411
• 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:

Bergman is a really funny professor who is crazy about poety. He has a lot of interesting stories about other poets and he is just a genuinely nice guy. He was not pushy about deadlines and when he thought you did a good job, he made a point to tell you and make you feel proud.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The fact that Towson requires you to take this is ridiculous. What did i learn? Mostly nothing about ENGL but lots about the professor. This guy has no filter or people skills,awkward little guy. I wish i took something more away from this class. Its hit or miss with the grading, either loves your work or hates it. Only two valuable class periods!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL312
• 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:

Professor Bergman is awesome! I took the class because I wanted to be pushed with my writing and he did just that. If you're serious about writing, there is no better professor to take. He's also my mentor and someone that I KNOW will tell me the truth about my writing. If you don't like criticism, don't take take.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL200
• 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:

Great teacher, but the class is total crap. A generic high school English class taken up a notch. It's too bad that you're required to take it as an English major. Bergman is intelligent, funny, and helpful. I enjoy him, but not the actual class itself.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST CLASS EVER!! This class is so incredible boring. Your grade consists of 3 exams. Each exam is essay and identification (he gives you about 20 poems for the exam but puts about 8 on and you have to identify 7). This class is worthless, but more importantly he is not funny and just reads poems all class. I wish attendance wasnt mandatory

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• 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:

Bergman is quite possibly the funniest prof i've ever had. He sometimes goes off on tangents but it keeps me interested. The only grades in this class are participation and 3 exams so if you're a good test taker and good at poetry def take it w/Bergie!