F. Kerins - Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Professor: F. Kerins

Department: English

College: Fordham University - Rose Hill, Bronx, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frank Kerins class is really unorganized and he doesn't follow a syllabus. For modern irish lit we literally had a midterm, final and participation. Participation is so important to this guy so read and take down whatever he says. We had a take home final that good notes helped for. Bring a computer and take down whatever he says and its an easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• 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 absolutely love Dr. Kerins. He's incredibly passionate about what he teaches, beyond intelligent and always includes interesting anecdotes in class discussions. That being said, he's definitely more suited for those with prior interesting in his specific field of literature than for mandatory core classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: TEXTSCONT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this was an interesting class. the most important thing is paying attention to what he talks about for each story. read when you can and raise your hand every few classes and youll be in good shape.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DONNE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A very sweet old man who should have retired years ago. Repeated the same 14 facts over and over again, resulting in no one learning anything. Has all the interesting-ness and charisma of your average door knob. Do not take.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DONNE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you care about learning something in your classes, don't take him. If you want a GPA booster, he's your man. Classes are boring as hell, but you don't have to pay attention to get an A, so bring a laptop.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHAUCER
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy...I don't know what to say. He LOVES the middle ages, and he looks and acts like he is straight from there. He's a sweet guy but the class is dreadfully boring. He repeated the same things over and over again. Any assignments were simple, but the class was just so dry. Some of the stuff he does is hilarious, though. Looves participation...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1000
• 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:

Took him for Comp, easiest class I have ever taken. Makes you write short, 1 (maybe once or twice 2?) page papers every now and then, do some readings and homework. Rambles about his life during class when not going over homework. Take him if you want a really easy class, I didn't need help writing but he was always more than happy to help anybody.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

sort of a boring class, since most of it is listening to him talk. if you have writing skills it will be an easy class, if not he will actually work with you to improve your skills. overall easy class, good professor, give it a shot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes nice, talks alot, but i wouldnt say its an easy A!, but hes def nice and funny and i enjoyed attending his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHAUSER
• 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:

listen, if you want an EASY A Kerins is a guy. He repeats the information so much, when comes the midterm you feel prepared simply because you've heard the information forever. It is boring at times, but Kerins is really cute(old man cute). He looks like he was reincarnated from medieval times with his long hair and composure.overall:NICE professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

First time ratemyprofessor.com has ever led me astray. His class was awfully boring, he repeated stories multiple times. He talked and talked and talked, yet regurgitating his notes didn't get me a decent grade on his test. I love Chaucer and Shakespeare and I dreaded going to this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CLOSE1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

eh..he is an OK teacher. YOu really need to work hard for your grade and he plays favorites. He is EXTREMELY passionate about James Joyce.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRITR1000
• 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:

Professor Kerins is definetly passionate about James Joyce. One textbook is required. He is a fair grader but in order to do well read the text and study the notes he puts on the bored. one paper, midterm, final. Class can be boring but its not that hard to get a decent grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLOSE1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stay away, the guy plays favorites in class. Very unfair grader.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENRU1250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Dr. Kerins for both Traditions of Story Telling and for Close Read. He is a great professor, but he is really passionate about his subject. As someone who is not an english person, it can be difficult trying to understand the depth he goes into when reading the material. He is also obsessed with James Joyce

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENRU001
• 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:

LOVE this guy, put a little effort for a great grade!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENRU1000
• 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:

Great professor! Makes english bearable, just participate and read the stories and youll do great!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENRU1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Average professor. I personally didn't enjoy the class. Knows his stuff and has obsessively studied the book for a while, but your interest will mostly depend on your partiality to Ireland and James Joyce. You MUST participate to do well. The written assignments are optional and he only grades on participation and the midterm/final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENRU1000
• 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:

Had Prof. Kerins twice and loved him! I hate English, but loved his classes. Participation is MAJOR in his class. Show him you did the reading. There is one paper, midterm and final (which you'll ace if you pay attention in class and if you read).Make sure to write down the terms he writes on the board. will be tested during midterm and final.Great

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

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