Fred Englander - Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham, Madison, NJ

Professor: Fred Englander

Department: Economics

College: Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham, Madison, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a hard course. Not recommended for visual learners because all he does is talk and draw supply and demand charts on the board. Tests are hard and there are only 3 which make up your grade. (Final grade is average of the 3) You really need to study and work for hours to get a good grade in his class but its possible if you are willing to.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you like sitting there and listening to him babble on about nothing, then he is the one for you. I had a tough time in his Microeconomics class. There were only three tests which were very tough. No matter how hard I studied, I kept on getting a D. He refused to help when I asked. He gives practice tests but the answers were mostly wrong.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HORRIABLE TEACHER! NOT CLEAR AT ALL DONT TAKE CLASS

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor. Don't sit in the front he will spit in your face, if you hate Obama you'll be best friends with him. always asks student personal questions. As far as teaching he's horrible his test are super hard. You have to teach yourself everything so your textbook is a MUST TO PASS

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON2001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think Englander's a great professor. He's very clear and even if not so clear to some he always asks before proceeding in his lectures of everyone understands him. He's somewhat crude but that's what keeps you paying attention. His jokes are horrible but I think they're hilarious. His tests are a bit rough so study, always curves too. I got a B+

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON2001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Likes to go on tangents during lectures and there's no stopping him. Overkills on the basics and doesn't go much in depth in class, which may be misleading for the test. Students were always in his office hours but I recommend asking questions in class. The class is easy if you do the readings and pay attention in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMLGY2211
• 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

Comment:

Hard tests that have nothing to do with the readings or lectures. Don't take if you're a criminology major. Only discusses economics and knows nothing on the crime aspect. Major GPA dropper

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON5101
• 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:

Great Lectures. Straight forward. Ask questions. Do the reading. Hard tests but okay if you study. Study along the way. I loved this teachers theories.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON5510
• 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:

Not a bad teacher. Lots of funny real life examples to explain concepts. Blunt in remarks to students which may be discouraging but these are actually to make the class laugh. Expects students to thoroughly read the textbook. If you do this, and do the online questions, you would do well on the tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved his class. Jokes are very entertaining even if they are a little off color. He will go over and over the same thing until everyone gets it. The reinforcement is very helpful. Just study for the exams and you will do fine. Some questions may seem a little hard, but just use common sense. I would deff take him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON5510
• 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:

Englander knows Economics and works hard to make sure that you understand it. His humor is a little odd, but it fits the dryness of the material. Really study for the tests, though, don't just rely on the practice tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON33
• 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:

He's a good teacher. He lectures, sometimes a bit boring, but in general gets the topic across pretty well. He's funny sometimes, he's a bit corney, but what economist isn't, eh? I like him, he likes discussion and likes hearing from the kids! The tests are pretty tough, but just spend a good amount of time studying, and you'll do okay.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON2001
• 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:

had him for micro and hated every minute of the class. he is a **** and he is ignorant. He isnt that good of a professor. his tests are pretty difficult you have to read read read and take notes. he says attendance isnt madatory but go anyway. He gives an extra credit paper do it because it really helps your grade in the end.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked him. Good examples, and I learned a lot. STUDY for the tests though, my whole class was mad at the test, but if they had studied and took their time taking it they would have been fine. It was not as tricky as people made it seem.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• 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:

englander was a great teacher who used 'interesting' techniques and examples in explaining the material. make sure to read the book and PARTCIPATE! he loves when people show up to class and take part in discussion (ps- it will reflect in your final grade)

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Stop Whining everybody, listen its economics how else is he suppose to teach it other than giving lectures....its college for GODS SAKE!!!! Funny guy, read the book and you'll do fine. Thats all you need to know about the big guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I read a few other comments - come on! Econ is a boring topic. The prof makes jokes to keep everyone awake. Tests were basic supply/demand. Please! Easy course, great prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON5510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only way to describe him: Crude, Inconsiderate, Poor Teaching Style. I'm waiting for a lawsuit for some of those remarks. With his exams (your only grades), every question is a trick one it seems. Sure he curves, but he has to, to keep his tenure with some of the grades he'd have to give. Study and Pray, that's all you can do. Good Luck!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gives you a ton of information to read and doesn't narrow down what you will need to know for the exams. His classes are very boring, but he doesn't care if you actaully go. Not the best, but there's really no other options.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON5510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy loves to give tough exams. Study your butt off, and still expect questions that will leave you scratching your head and saying 'huh?'. Long, drawn out boring lectures. No homework, and unhelpful explinations. Would not recommend. But what are your other options?? Gaughan is a nightmare. Good luck. More like Tough Luck.