Harold Bush - Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Professor: Harold Bush

Department: English

College: Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG3270
• 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:

Great class that will teach you a lot, Dr. Bush is very knowledgeable and has interesting lectures

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1900
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Signed up for composition class and got this prof and the topic "faith and doubt," which I thought would be boring b ut was pretty chill, actually. Covered lots of interesting topics and even though I'm not religious, it kept me interested. Prof. Bush is funny and also not at all boring, but he did miss some classes from traveling some.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG3720
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hal Bush is one of the funniest and wisest teachers I have ever had. The discussions I had in his class were great!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2850
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was a core filler, so I took it based off a friend's comments. It was really interesting discussion in class and most of the books were good, except one. Read the books for easy points on quizzes. Prof. Bush loves to connect readings to movies and music and everything else, and he's funny alot too, so i'd recommend this teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bush always has lively conversations with his class. I was in his Nation Lit and Identity course, it was always talkative,. He uses the Socratic method when it comes to questions students. Nice guy, tough grader, but always willing to help you if you ask. You HAVE to READ the books. Quizzes through out the books he assigns. Very animated class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG3620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professors! Lectures are discussion based and students love giving their opinions in this course. Bush includes pop culture and great music in his course content (Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel). One of the professors that genuinely thinks students should gain more from a class than just the material on the syllabus.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a good class with cool assignments --it's like a lit class but the writing is creative and personal essays. The reading discussions are enjoyable and soemtimes very enlightening, I'm very glad I took this professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG489
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although I luckily came out with a good grade, this class was a joke. The professor was extremely disorganized and clearly had no idea how he expected the course to go-- there was 3 different syllabi and readings changed at his whim. He is grossly opinionated and narrow-minded. STAY AWAY.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG489
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As a non-English major, I thought I was going to hate the class. Turned out loving the class and Professor Bush. Hands down the best teacher I've had at SLU. Somewhat challenging material and grading, but you learn so much. Highly recommend!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2850
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's intimidating but it makes you think. He uses Youtube and music and relates the class material to the real world today. Sometimes arrogant or sarcastical but he is pretty interesting and funny too.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2850
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Somewhat challenging grader and definitely has his own opinions, but I've enjoyed the challenge. Talks about sports a lot too which can be entertaining. A good amount of reading.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG393
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I like the books except one. Writing is graded tough but if you go to office hours, he'lll help and talk about whatever. I think I lerned more here than any class I've had at SLU

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• 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:

Definitely recommend!! He's tough and can be brutal in critiques and intimidating but he cares and challenges you to grow! Can't remember the class code.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3XX
• 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:

A very unique teacher, because he mixes his teaching with his function as a role model students. Instead of thinking about teaching as just a job, he actually cares about the lives of his students. He throws some of the best house parties ever. When he speaks, he speaks with passion and when he teaches he teaches professionally.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL474
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

great speaker and funny too; has a good way with the literature, he helps to make it so alive to me. really a good class that made me want more from him. tough grader but knows what he is looking for, it challlenged me for more hard work.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG329
• 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:

I had zero expectations, but this is a good class. I'm a science major, but this is already the best core class I've had at SLU; only 4 weeks in but I love going to class and the readings are great. Sort of tough and sometimes sarcastic, but wake up and unplug from the matrix!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG329
• 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:

60s lit. -- this one was recommended by a friend; very cool readings and lots of stuff on music. He organized a great all-day teach-in and had us over for a party. Not as tough as I had been led to beleive; but way cool (Jake!) peace baby!!! (loved the lectures on Dylan and the Beatles and Motown!) You rock, Dr. B.!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Thought provoking, interesting, but difficult teacher. A good number of students dropped after the first day; he is intimidating. Expects a lot on papers, I wouldn't recommend if you are a bad writer and you want a good grade. However, if you want to learn something, I'd highly recommend Uncle Hal! He definitely widened my view of the world!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AMLIT328
• 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:

Good class. fun and he uses current events. some students find him intimidating and others like him, to each his own. great books and lots of movie references which are cool. his classes fill early so register quickly. I recommend and if not a senior, would take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG328
• 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:

I bet some of the nice comments were typed personally by him Complained about lateness but was never on time Course had no direction He acts like a hippy but is cynical and mean spirited Talks politics all the time but tries not to offend anyone so gives mainstream opinions and always talks about reagan/obama Not at all provocative but thinks he is