Alex Pettit - University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Professor: Alex Pettit

Department: English

College: University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4430
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Pettit is an amazing person and teacher. he treats the class like a graduate claSis with lots of descusIon he is funny I dont think my classmates understood his dry wit .he can be a very tough grader with the short paper we wrote but he does his best to Help you with it all you have to do iS ask. The quizzes are simple just read The plays

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3430
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I highly reccomend taking a course with Dr. Pettit, if not for the scholarly discussion then for the myriad of dad jokes. I grew both as a critical reader and as a persuasive writer thanks to his thoughtful and constructive comments on my papers. He is by far the best professor I've ever had. Also, don't forget to do the extra credit!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WGST3720
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a tough grader even if you're not an English major, so beware. This course required us to read a playwright a week and if you don't read it you will fail the weekly quiz. I think he means well, it was just difficult hearing a white male try to discuss the female perspective.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG5550
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pettit will go out of his way to help those students who put in their best effort to do well in his class. Go to office hours. Get to know him. He will have great brainstorming sessions with you to discuss the literature or your papers. I would not recommend taking his class if you are not willing to work or do the reading.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I have had in all 4 years at UNT. Dr. Pettit is brilliant, hilarious, caring and approachable. His classes aren't easy, you must read all the material and engage in discussion (but you will want to). He is quite specific on papers but they are short and reading quizzes once a week are simple if you read. Take his class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4841
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's very open to office hours and will discuss your essays in detail with you before turning in. But he grades a little harder since you got the help. He prefers class discussions about the texts, but always have the books read before! His quizzes are easy, but you don't know when it's coming! Super nice and loves his students like they're his kid

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• 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:

One of the best professor's I've had during my college experience. Dr. Pettit is incredibly kind and passionate, and genuinely cares about his students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• 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:

Dr. Pettit was an outstanding professor this semester. He made people interested in his class and always has interesting jokes and stories that tie in to what we're going over in the class. He was a truly awesome professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• 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:

Dr. Pettit is a wonderful and kind human being beyond being a fantastic educator. And he's quite funny to boot. Take his class and don't be discouraged by the first paper grade. He's extremely reasonable and wants his students to be successful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

no comment

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is funny and interesting, but this was his first time teaching an intro level class. He sent rude degrading mass emails to our class saying we were awful and didn't know how to write to his level. This would be because we are in an intro class..... He makes excuses a lot for his lack of preparation of they class and expectations.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• 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 wonderful person who really understands the professor and the higher meaning of how literature change ones life. A joy to listen to and a professor who can change your life. Great plays! Difficult quizzes. Highlt recommend the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4430
• 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:

i took his modern drama class. while he is witty and entertaining, in-depth quizzes are given before discussing the plays...it would have been better to be given quizzes AFTER discussing plays so that students that didn't understand the plays can actually do well on the quizzes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

(Modern Drama) Wonderful professor. Funny and entertaining, but also really passionate about the material. This is a labor intensive class, be prepared to read a new play and take a quiz every week. Your grade will directly reflect the effort you put in. Very fair grading, great discussions, highly recommend the class and professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor.. Need more like him. I would recommend him to any UNT student. He's a wonderful professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4300
• 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:

Dr. Pettit is great. He's extremely funny and his lectures are wonderful. He told us from day one, "If you manage to be able to take notes in my class, it will be a miracle." Dr. Pettit has been the best professor I've ever had. Take his modern drama class; you will become a far more insightful individual.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3430
• 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:

Very funny prof, also very into teaching. Always helpful and excited to talk about the reading. Grades fairly on papers, but make sure you do well on the quizzes! Great sense of humor, and very lively and animated. If you have the chance, take one of Dr. Pettit's classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I LOVED his classes. :) They were entertaining, the literature was diverse and lectures were insightful. Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG3913
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr.Pettit! He is such a wonderful teacher and incredibly funny! He is very passionate about teaching and will get you interested in the subject matter.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MODERNDRAMA
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

excellent professor. He made the subject interesting. Make sure you do well on the quizzes because the paper is graded with high expectations.