Brian White - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

Professor: Brian White

Department: English

College: Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious professor, never a dull moment in class. He grades only off 2 papers and 2 tests, some pop quizzes. Cool guy, take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor White is a good guy. He is goofy, but in an affable way, and despite his soft exterior, he has no patience for BS. I liked that. We were graded solely on three papers, which is great. You have the subjects early on, so you can get started right away, and if you want to turn in early, he will correct and return it. Don't procrastinate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super chill, a few papers but nothing major. No final, just asks you to hand in a portfolio of your old papers.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

Professor White is very nice and sometimes jokes around. Deadlines have to be met but if you ask him he will help you before the due dates. His class is awesome but if you are looking for a challenging class, you may want to consider someone else. That does not mean whatever you write he will pass you but he makes the class easy for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is super nice and an easy grader. He tends to talk a lot and always makes jokes that arent really funny but he's very laid back. Gives a lot of short essays for ENG101 but they arent difficult and doesnt require them to be long. There are also a couple readings. For ENG102 we focused more on our research paper which was 9 pages and not too bad.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far he is the best teacher at NEIU. He might have a mean looking face but don't let that fool you! He is hilarious and great at explaining concepts that are new to the class. He is always available and willing to help during office hours. He takes homework early, and is very accommodating.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take him for both 101 and 102. He is professional and easy going.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Brian is the man! Super easy, show up and pass! Only 3 papers: 2 short ones only 3-5 pages and the main research paper which is 60% of your final grade that is 9-12 pages, but he lets you choose your own topic so you'r not writing about something you don't like. finish the paper early, turn it in and be done with the class and not have to show up!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took him for my ENG 102 class, at first i seemed intimidated but his class got easier as time went by. You need the book for your papers because of the references that you need. Research paper was incredibly easy; just use the right sources and you should be fine. gets off topic sometimes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH102
• 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 wouldn't waste money on the book. You read a few articles and talk about them in class & write two mini essays, but you only have to use one of his sources (some are online). A big chunk of your grade is your final paper which is 9-12 pages and he gives you feedback on it as you go... allows revisions up until the due date. Easy!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2035
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the best teacher at NEIU. Brian makes the class fun, interesting and is very helpful. He cares about his students success. I have taken English 101, 102 and am currently enrolled in his world fiction class this semester, really looking forward to it. If you need to fulfill your humanities requirement u highly recommend this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for World of Fiction. His class was okay. Felt like they dragged. 2 papers & 2 exams. He allows you to bring an index card for exams. He gets WAY OFF TOPIC every time he tries to connect to the readings. Likes to talk down on the school a lot. A little of a tough grader. I would suggest letting him go over your papers before they're due.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

Awesome teacher! All you have is a few papers and no final exam. He is a tough grader, but you can rewrite your papers and turn in for a better grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy has the perfect attitude for a 100 level class. He doesn't require much but will be really helpful if you show genuine interest. Class discussion is mostly about movies or an Airing of Grievances, but its fun he doesn't even require attendance, so how can you complain?

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

Absolutely great teacher. Open discussions on readings, which can get off topic. No final exam! Just hand in all graded work back at the end of semester. Allows you to re-type papers if you're not happy with your grade. Gives about 5 small quizzes based off reading. Very fun class over all.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super fun class. Awesome teacher knows his stuff. Just do the essays and journals and only read when he says there is going to be quiz

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

Very cool guy, he does take grading seriously, but then again what kind of teacher wouldn't. He does go off topic but that makes the class even more fun, I find this class very entertaining and looked forward on going to class all the time. Highly recommend this teacher if you are going to take an english course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• 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:

Good professor, good workload and very easy going with attendance. He is very sarcastic and funny, depending on your sense of humor you will either love him or hate him

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• 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:

There are 4 papers if you answer the question you will get an A. There are short stories, he says which ones there will be a quiz on. if there isn't a quiz for the story then don't read it becasue he discusses it in class. we watch mississippi masala. there is one in class essay and he tells u if u have to do it or not. and there r 5 quizzes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

He is a great teacher. You get to have fun in his class. Just make sure you do all the papers, there are 4. I didnt read any of the stories for his class. But he goes over everything during class. Take him, deff recommend!