Aaron Smith - Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Professor: Aaron Smith

Department: English

College: Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith has a very clear speaking voice and is also very clear in explaining concepts. He never expects students to understand more than they should, and offers lots of help in class and outside of class in understanding concepts. Very nonjudgmental, and just an all-around great professor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The best professor I've had so far at ISU. I immediately signed up for another class with him. He's super engaging and super non-judgemental; if you have an issue or just aren't understanding, he wants to do everything possible to help you succeed and understand. Also super socially conscious.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith is hilarious, brilliant, and engaging. I'm so glad I had him and Dr. Kim for this class, as they made an otherwise boring subject interesting and class was fun to attend. TIPS: Don't skip class. STUDY. Pay attention and take copious notes. Don't underestimate this class, as you are graded by few things. Dr. Smith is great!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the most difficult classes I have ever taken but also my favorite class of all time. Dr. Smith is by far the most brilliant professor I have ever had, and his passion for linguistics is unquestionable. His vested interest is the success of his students, and he is always available outside of class. Highly recommended.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows his stuff. This is the hardest English class I have ever taken, and without his hilarious lectures, I would never have paid attention bc the material is so challenging and dry. He talks very fast and often skips over people who have questions. He lets the TAs do a lot of his work. I did still enjoy the class with he & Dr. Kim.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Highly, highly recommend this professor for anything he teaches. He's crazy smart with language, gives you confidence that you can be too. He also challenges assumptions about language in the best possible way.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I signed up for this class, I thought that I would hate it. I was quickly proven wrong because of Dr. Smith. He makes the content more appealing because of his passion for the subject matter. He taught this class with Dr. Kim. She is excellent as well. I wish that I could take more classes with both of them. I highly recommend both of these professors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have actually taken multiple classes with Dr. Smith and I wish that I coule take many, many more. He is by far one of the smartest prople I have ever met- like, just standing in the same room as him makes me feel like I'm absorbing intelligence through osmosis. Also cares a lot about students, has amazing lectures, and is an all around great guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very hard class, be prepared for that. Smith doesn't ever bother answering e-mails, neither does Kim. You should definitely pay attention and attend EVERY. SINGLE. CLASS. I am not kidding. one day will have an assignment at the end, and the other, a quiz. you miss one, you are screwed out of that lesson. Paying attention is vital. TAKE NOTES!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful, and seems bothered when you ask questions. Very rude

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take ENG241 with him and Doctor Kim. The two of them stand in the front and throw shade at one another for the whole lecture. It's hilarious even though the subject is really boring. Still a hard class, but you need it and this is by far your best bet IMHO.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An excellent professor to work with - papers were always relevant to the class and I learned a lot!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• 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:

He is an amazing professor. I learned so much in his class and am so glad I got a chance to take a class taught by him. He expects a lot from his students and it is important to read from the text and go to class in order to understand the material. You can tell he really loves teaching and makes the information interesting for his students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LAN11214
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Smith was a great teacher for Latin, he was beyond engaged in understanding what the students needed and adapted that into the lesson plans, I learned so much more from him than in Latin 1

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 241
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Seriously one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life. The material is difficult, but his passion and personality keep the students interested. Every single lecture went by fast and I learned so much. I will definitely try to take more classes with him! Also, he is the funniest teacher ever! You won't be disappointed!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is very hard for those who don't show up or take notes. But otherwise this class was the greatest class I have taken in my thus far three years at ISU!!! He gives plenty of time to learn the material but you MUST go to review, if for no other reason than just to hear dr smiths jokes. Good luck to all who take this class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

Quickly became one of my favorite professors. He just oozes with enthusiasm and cares about your grade just as much as you do. Take him if you have the chance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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:

This is my 2nd course with Dr. Smith and I wish I had more opportunities to take more courses with him. He is, by far, my most favorite professor I have ever had at Illinois State. Dr. Smith knows when to be serious and when to lighten up the room. He's funny, sexy, charming, and extremely intelligent. I could be in his class for hours on end :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

BEST PROF AT ISU! He is hilarious, intelligent, and captivating! I did not want to miss his class, because he is so interesting and engaging. The material he teaches is very difficult, but he teaches it in a way that everyone can learn and have fun while doing it. Highly recommended! One of my absolute favorite classes in my college career!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG441
• 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:

Great professor! Very expressive and always has great examples to back up his theories. Able to use lay person terms or attack material in-depth - very versatile! Super sense of fashion and humor :)