Dale Peterson - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Dale Peterson

Department: English

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is dependant on just your papers. Although he has quizzes and discussions about the texts, these do not factor into your grade. I don't like writing, but I enjoyed how funny he was.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Super knowledgable, helpful, and understanding with late work. Without a doubt the best English 1 professor you can have

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor. I loved the discussions we had about the readings. There was reading every week, but it was definitely manageable. The class consisted of six papers (narratives, arguments, etc...) and one research paper. My favorite part of the class was when we had to present the readings to the class by leading an activity.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favorite class this semester. If you are looking for tradition stiff college writing the way I was, you will not get it. You do about six narrative pieces throughout the semester plus a research paper. It's not overwhelming; there's a lot of time and feedback steps. He likes to pull our leg with "quizzes" but they aren't counted. You do learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy grader for essays, but he gives you a peer-revision workshop before the final draft is due. He is accessible during office hours, where he gives good feedback on essays and many extensions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

8 Papers, all very open topics that allow for students to write about their passions. All quizzes and the "final" didn't count for a grade. Peterson is a very talented writer (check out his Wikipedia page) and gives really meaningful and helpful feedback on all essays. Go to office hours to get valuable feedback on your drafts. Best ENG1 teacher!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was comprised of eight papers: narratives, persuasive pieces, a how-to, creative analogy, etc., each with specifications. He is very clear about due dates for the draft and final copy. Each essay is peer edited and you are expected to read one of your eight to the class. There is also a project that requires 3 or 4 people to lead class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Peterson was an absolute delight. There are a handful of essays that are assigned ranging from 3-8 pages, a lot of classroom discussion and (almost) daily snacks! He was always helpful during office hours, after class, via email, and has a really warm and happy vibe. I'd take another class with him if I could!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was an absolute delight to be in his class. Get ready for lots of food and discussion! Prof Peterson is very respected because he's inspiring and hilarious. Don't be late/Don't use electronics! The best English1 prof you can get.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I chose to take Peterson's class because of the great views on rmp. He's a very nice guy, but with grading, it's his way or the highway. If he doesn't like your style, chances are you won't do great on papers. Office hours are a must, and his feedback is the most important feedback. I would recommend this class, but don't think it's an easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I have ever had!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's such a great guy and is very funny! He is also a very lenient grader (and a lot of the other English 1 professors are not). He lets you use your voice when you write which I loved and he's extremely helpful. Loved him and his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dale is a very open-minded, funny and intelligent teacher. I am not a fan of the class (it is a requirement), yet I was always motivated to go just because of him. He's a good grader, and gives good feedback. Take the class with him, you will not regret it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• 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:

Professor Dale is really caring and friendly and his class is pretty easy and very relaxed. Definitely recommend him

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

Awesome dude. Pretty easy grader and overall just a great professor. Very helpful and understanding. Promotes a very chill atmosphere. Only teaches fall semester i think.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• 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:

Great class, end of story.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr Peterson is the man. Best teacher I've had thus far at Tufts. He assigns very specific assignments but lets you have fun with it. Easy grader too. I highly recommend him for English 1

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

peterson is the man, best english class ive ever had

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My writing did not improve, which was the whole point of the class. The paper topics were mostly narratives, which is not what college writing is about. We had to write according to his formula, which seemed very juvenile to me. If you write a paper about a unique topic, be prepared to handle his unnecessary confusion.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his 8am class. He's an ok guy, very boring, VERY meticulous. essays need to be incredibly clear and by-the-book structured for him to understand. ?really not TOO bad, but difficult at 8 in the morning, and i personally disagreed with his ideal writing standards. ?it might also be that english 1 is a really dumb, dry unexciting course.