Kevin Grimm - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Kevin Grimm

Department: English

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was amazing and that's all because of Professor Grimm! He was so sweet and funny and you could tell he really cares about what he is teaching. I actually looked forward going to his class! We read some great short stories, poems, and dramas. He made things so interesting. Im so sad to be done with this class. He's the best!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG3300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have him WED 6 to 9:20pm so i am already exhausted when i get here and he makes me want to fall asleep. He holds class for every single minute even though its obvious people stop paying attention about a half hour before class ends. the material is boring. he is having us do a final paper (6 to 8 pages) AND a final exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Professor Grimm's class! He was interesting and classes mostly consist of discussions about the reading. Speaking of reading, there is a lot of it but it isn't too bad. We had to read 5 plays, basically reading an act each day of class, so if you don't like Shakespeare this probably isn't what you should take.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a brand new graduate student, it was a relief to have Professor Grimm for intro to grad studies. He is kind and compassionate, and he is approachable if you're confused. His assignments are always clear, which is something many professors lack. Also his feedback is always helpful and he gives great constructive criticism. Such a great professor!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG520
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WHAT A WASTE OF MY TIME AND MONEY. I love English and typically get solid grades (A's and high B's) and I'm likely to earn the same in this class. But this prof is the most boring lecturer, inconsistent grader, and completely arrogant person I've ever had the misfortune to know, let alone teach me a class. Please don't teach!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There's a lot of reading, and a lot of (tangential) lectures, but Grimm is interesting and the content is great. He clearly cares a lot about the subject, and his enthusiasm helps. His grading is more difficult than I expected, especially on the tests, and there's weekly quizzes. I'd take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL354
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Professor Grimm last semester and I liked him so much that I took him again. I think that speaks volumes about what kind of teacher he is. Read the assigned books carefully, write solid papers, participate in class, memorize the definitions, and take note of his analysis of the books and you will do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• 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:

He is a great teacher with a good sense of humor. He really cares about the students and he will help you if you make the effort. If you want to do well in his class you have to read the texts he assigns, participate in class, and write solid papers. If you have questions about a paper, he will always help you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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:

Professor Grimm gave interesting lectures!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. You can tell he loves what he teaches and he is so interesting and funny! Would love to take another one of his classes. There is a LOT of reading to do, so definitely keep up as pages are assigned. Quizzes are open note and easy. Tests are good too, he does grade a little tougher on essay parts, but still very fair.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's great. We take a few quizzes, three exams, and the final. The class is easy until you fall behind on the readings. MAKE SURE TO READ or you'll be lost in his class! The exams are easy as long as you attend class regularly. He teaches until the very last minute so no luck being let out early. He makes class fun, and his stories are hilarious!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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 Grimm is an incredible professor! He's extremely engaging and keeps his lectures and class discussions clear and organized. I normally despise English classes and have previously done very poorly in them however this class has been my favorite class at Oakland so far. Highly recommend this class to anyone regardless of major

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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:

We read Beowulf, a few tales from The Canterbury Tales, a few sonnets from Shakespeare's Sonnets, Pride & Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, & Mrs. Dalloway. The readings can be annoying/boring at times, but he's great! He's hilarious and t makes lectures fun. The tests are easy too. (3 exams & a final) I highly recommend his class. (British Literature)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He has a lot of interesting knowledge. He goes on tangents a lot, but they're never dull ones. As long as you attend class, it's easy to get at least a B. His tests are really easy as long as you attend class. I would completely recommend any class he teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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:

Awesome prof. Very engaging, entertaining, insightful and enthusiastic. Highly recommend for English majors. Exams are fairly graded. Course load is appropriate for course level. He knows his stuff & offers help outside class to those who need it. Take good notes and you'll do fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG311
• 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:

I've had him for two semesters, and he's always so enthusiastic when teaching. He does go on tangents every now and then, but at least he's interesting to listen to. Take him if you can - he's funny, not too hard of a grader, and makes medieval lit fun.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He's extremely enthusiastic and animated, and tries hard to explain the material so that his students can fully comprehend it. He's really nice and is readily available if you need help. He also has a great sense of humor, which makes the class even more enjoyable. Overall I liked the class and thought he taught it well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1010
• 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:

HIGHLY recommend this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very good professor. he is funny and witty. i have enjoyed his class. sometimes he goes on very long tangents. the tests are easy if you attend class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keeps class interesting and very entertaining. Funny and nerdy in a cool way. Analytical skills needed for tests - not very easy but example posted on Moodle helped. If you read the books (or at least Sparknotes) and pay attention in class you will succeed.