Jim Miller - San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Professor: Jim Miller

Department: English

College: San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim is awesome, but stern. He really cares about his students and the textshe teaches and that's great. The classes are like a history lesson because he gives you so much context about the stories you are reading. Short quizzes almost every day, 2 midterm papers and 2 final papers, plus a test for both! He pushes you, and you'll be thankful for it!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jim is great. Really gets into the nitty gritty of the content we read and the cultural context as well. Reading quizzes in the beginning of class so make sure you do your homework! This class is based on class discussions as well so don't be afraid to participate! Take his class, very helpful, insightful, and passionate about the things he teaches

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Miller is is by far one of my favorite professors. He is very knowledgeable and insightful. He is also very passionate about his class. Tips for success: 1. Do all the reading because there are quizzes on almost every reading assignment. 2. Come to class on time because the quizzes are in the beginning. offers extra credit

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Miller is hands-down the most understanding professors I have ever had. His class is a challenge, especially for people like me who, despite getting really good grades, have issues with reading comprehension. If you have any issues that get in the way of this class, tell him and he will help. This guy is an angel for passing me with a B!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• 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:

He is an awesome teacher! You learn so much without even knowing it. His tests are not hard if you take notes and read the works. I'm taking him again for the part 2 of the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG249H
• 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:

Jim is the best writing professor on this campus. His ability to critique, explain, and share information draws students in, in an active positive way. He not only knows literature, he knows how to bring a student's writing up to that level. And unlike many writing profs he's driven to help every student improve their work, while encouraging them.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LABOR108
• 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:

Great professor! He is opinionated but explains why in a historical context and provides a perspective that is not mainstream. If I were to not know anything about politics or labor I would think he was a "leftist." But after reading of labor struggles (social security, unemployment, right to form unions, etc), he sounds more like a humanitarian...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• 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:

Jim Miller is the best English teacher I've had in the college level. His class is well organized. You have your reading assignment to do before the next class,a brief quiz on the assignment,then the whole class is devoted to what you have read. Material is super interesting and he knows his stuff.I learned so much in his class.Hard not to get an A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff. Obviously prefers more of the modern pieces, and I wish we'd covered a little more than we did, stretched a little further into our modern period. His assignment of 2 novels almost makes me wonder if he understands the concept of Finals Week. Overall, a good teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LABR108
• 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:

The labor topics covered in class are inherently polarizing and he certainly does have a clear stance on one side. However, he is a very efficient communicator and solid speaker who teaches well. The texts and readings were all insightful and thought provoking. I am enjoying his class greatly!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

agree with previous post - too one-sided and doesn't allow other views to be expressed or considered. No real learning in his class you either agree with him or 'you're wrong'

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is VERY left wing and you have to accept that no other views will be considered. He has an agenda when he is teaching aside from the class. It wasn't a totally bad experience and he certainly is a very easy A (show up and listen and you can't help but get an A) -I prefer a teacher who is capable of providing arguments for both sides of an issue.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HONORSENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An amazing "socratic" teacher. Expect to expand your horizons in his class. Caring, insightful, funny, and modern...he successfully connects critical thinking with current events. Super cool class and fantastic teacher!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AMLIT
• 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:

Very insightful. Very helpful and caring professor. Seems a bit like he already knows the answer to the question he's asking, but go ahead and try anyway. You'll get a great study guide before the midterm and final. Keep up and speak up and you'll do great and have fun.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH205
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man knows his stuff. He's an authority on politics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim is a great professor. He helps me to find my own identity after taking his class. And I will be benefit from it the rest of my life. America need professors like Jim.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HONORSENG205
• 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:

Excellent Teacher. Pretty liberal (he uses a book by Zinn), but respects everyones opinion. Very knowledgeable. I felt respected, as I am sure most of my classmates did.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG249
• 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:

Awesome guy, always willing to help students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Jim is one of the most intellectual people I have met. He is doing all of us a favor by teaching at this school. Jim will keep you on your toes with his concepts. Take any class with Jim it is essential to your education.-AS President

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take good notes. 2 Papers are due the day of the midterm and the final. He will read them and give you tips before they are due. Take notes on the pts he makes in class.They will be on the test. Read all the footnotes for lots of extra credit. He's great