Jack Trujillo - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Professor: Jack Trujillo

Department: English

College: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His expectations are really clear and the class is fun, even if we get off topic half the time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Jack's class was a ton of work, but it was worth it. I learned a lot and have been really inspired to write more.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL421
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class if you're not willing to do the work. Jack pushes all his students to be better and doesn't let them get away with laziness or thinking their writing is hot stuff. He's a tough grader, but your writing WILL be better for it. Class is super structured and well managed. Don't take if you're just trying to get an easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jack is an awesome teacher - he really knows creative writing skills and how to build them, and will not coddle you when discussing your work with him. However, listening to his comments can really help you to improve as a writer. His lectures are hilarious and he's very friendly, though he meanders off topic very often. LOTS of writing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It is a workshop class, and the "lecture" days are just conversations with him. It is a really fun class and I've learned more about writing in this semester than I have since 7th grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this professor if you write "genre" fiction. He is NOT helpful and looks down on anything that falls under "genre". You have to rewrite your story five different times throughout the semester, and with fairly unhelpful prompts (changing the pov from 3rd to 1st). Doesn't really give feedback until the last revision of the piece...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! He helped me enjoy writing fiction more than I ever expected. Beware to hear about animals in his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG321
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is called "story time with Jack," and it's a must have for someone who wants that picturesque classroom experience. Jack is a natural born storyteller and often his lectures break down into stories about his experiences, they are both entertaining and educational. He treats you like you're slightly more advanced than you actually are.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! Id take his class again and recommend him to anyone. Assigns a lot of work, but very doable! He is a self-proclaimed "easy-grader" and he always gives great feedback and assistance. He brought us cookies and donuts numerous times over the course of the semester. Helpful, interesting, quirky, definitely a great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jack's amazing. He's definitely helped me become a better writer, and now I think of his him as a friend. It was a privilege to take his course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, best teacher and best English class. He is a sweet, funny guy and when I see him around campus we still stop and chat with each other. He really cares about his students. Take this class. You won't be disappointed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jack is a very sweet person but his teaching style is not for everyone. First story is due 2 weeks after class starts and has to be re-written 5 times. No real feedback with the stories until after the final draft of the story has been turned in, which is frustrating. He seems to imply that genre writing is a lower forms of storytelling.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will have to write a lot of papers but he doesn't grade overly harsh and is really helpful with any questions asked.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jack is wonderful. His 220 class was all about food and he was nice and brought us food on multiple occasions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

Awesome professor!!! Jack was very helpful and understanding. And he's funny! First time ever that I didn't dread English class! Highly recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL321
• 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:

Jack is the bee's knees. You heard me. The bee's. Knees. This class was so helpful with my writing. This was my favorite class at UNM. Of all time. Professor Trujillo is five foot tall, with thick black glasses and a lisp. He is adorable and awesome. TAKE THIS CLASSSSSSSSSSSSS.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH102
• 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:

THE BEST ENLISH TEACHER IVE EVER HAD AT UNM. He's very helpful and knows how to deal with college students. He's an easy A and gives you the answers to everything you need. GREAT GREAT GREAT TEACHERR!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL323
• 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:

Jack is great, like most others have said. I reaaaaaaally like that he gives his opinion about student comments during workshops to correct them. Sometimes workshop teachers are too lax in letting some students give opinions that are clearly not helpful for workshopping stories. Also super funny!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

best english teacher at UNM. Full of energy and knows how to connect to students on a level that makes the class interesting. You obviously have to do the work, which isn't too bad, but a good class! HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRUJILLO!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• 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:

Easy class, but fruitful. Jack is an excellent professor. He is extremely knowledgeable and will definitely provide for you the tools necessary for becoming a better writer. He's also really nice and even brought the class food on a couple of occasions. Definitely take him if you need ENGL-102 credit.