Ian Kinsella - University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Professor: Ian Kinsella

Department: English

College: University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUMN200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

SO GLAD I TOOK HIS CLASS! Allows you to miss some classes (but I never wanted to). Basically reads to the class, explaining passages as he goes along. No tests, only a Midterm and Final essay that he lets you select the questions you want to discuss. Easy. He can be a curmudgeon but he's really a softy inside.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THE WORST TEACHER EVER! Do not take him he is very disrespectful & totally unfair!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMN200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No tests, only a midterm and final which are both papers. He grades kinda tough but that's because it's the only assignment he gives you and he cares a lot about the topics. He gives like 7 skips for class and all he does is read to us at his desk and go on about his opinions and it is in your best interest to agree with them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

honest opinion NOT a good teacher - its like ' sit here and listen to my opinion for an hour.' -he doesnt teach; he talks and goes on tangents. - big ego -. very Aggressive/rude about being late to his irrelevant class for some reason. -Also have to ASK to go to the bathroom like were in grade school - gotta have his opinion to make a good grade

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUMN300
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly I was expecting so much more out of this class and the professor. Even though I passed his class he made everything difficult for me personally and was not very nice. He is an older man so he does thingshis way and doesn't not do things up to date. If you want an "easy A" I don't recommend this class unless you like writing long papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kinsella is very open in the beginning about what this class is not: a bible study. I'd have to agree with him as he teaches incorrect information about the Bible. I stayed in this course purely because he allows 7 absences. Only 2 papers: a midterm and a final paper. Make sure to agree with all of his views or your grade will suffer.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice and such a sweet man. His lectures are entertaining, but If you aren't religious, don't take this class, most of the literature he picks to focus on is religion based and he loves to talk about the Bible. If that's your thing, you'll love him. Allowed a bunch of absences and only a midterm/final that are both take home. Easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUMN400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is who you think of when you think a college professor, his class is him reading from the books he assigns and you sitting there either highlighting or playing on your phone. He gives two take home papers, mid term and final. EASY.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUMN300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Kinsella multiple times, for both Engl & Humn. Tests don't exist, basically two papers. One midterm and one final. Best professor I've ever had. Introduced me to the most amazing stories, films, novels, and art. So interesting, I'd marry him if i could.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG360
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. His lectures will get you to think and open your mind. He's very inspirational and will find inspiration in the most boring literature. I've taken him twice and will take him again. Only a midterm and final. He grades on grammar errors rather than content.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• 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:

Go to class to get your participation, no tests just turn in 2 midterm essays and 2 final essays. Super easy A. Great class and great teacher!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good and knowledgeable instructor. Would take again for any course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG365
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Kinsella is a hoot. He curses all the time and his course was enjoyable. Sometimes inappropriately rude in the way he deals with some students. 2 take home essays for both the final and midterm. Have to read the books, gives pop quizzes! It's his opinion that matters ONLY in his course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUMN200300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not my first time taking Kinsella, obviously because he is truly the best professor I have had yet at UL. Took him for HUMN 200 -"Intro to Mythology" and HUMN 300 - "Oracles and Prophets in the Ancient World". He is always teaching classes with very interesting themes and is basically a walking encyclopedia of knowledge

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he is amazing my favorite professor by far!!!!!! take him!! he is very interesting. got a B loved ever minute of his lecture

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUMANITIES200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Mythology with him and it's been amazing. He is one of the most kindest and interesting professors I've had since I've been at UL. Very interesting lectures and totally engages with students. Only 2 grades, but easy essay questions! Definitely recommend! Easily my favorite class this semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL
• 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:

the best. do not leave college without taking one of his classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUMANITIES151
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is hilarious! I love that he gives the essay questions ahead of time. He let us know exactly how many points everything was worth and nothing was on the test that had not been reviewed in class. Would definitely stiffest taking him above others.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL370
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Kinsella. He is sometimes very blunt, which offends some people, but he has a wicked sense of humor and is always kind and helpful. The only homework was to read 3 books, then he lectured/discussed them with us in class. 2 2 pg papers on each book. We got topics on Friday and they were due the next Wednesday. No research, no tests, no final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUMN151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as a humanities elective for my last undergrad semester. I thought it would be easy, I was wrong. He didn't assign any homework but I found his tests to be difficult for a 100 level class. It required at least 3 to 4 hours of studying out of class. I will say that he was entertaining but cranky at times. Attendance was required