Layne Neeper - Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Professor: Layne Neeper

Department: English

College: Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG619
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome guy. Flexible with due dates when I had an issue. Very knowledgeable about subject. Great lecture notes. Funny. You'll write a lot but it's doable. I've only had him online but he just seems like a really good, cool guy. Wish I had a face to face class with him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG424
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to read A LOT and carefully. Lots of quizzes. Only two major papers - midterm and final exams are tough but he gives great feedback. Lectures are thorough, entertaining, and very helpful. Attendance policy in this class is fairly strict but the professor is very approachable and willing to work with students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I totally love Dr. Neeper, he is the most hilarious professor I have ever come across. Two papers for the entire class, midterm and final are the only tests which ask you identify quotes and explain them as well as write an essay. He has a pop quiz on the reading about every other class. He grades tough on essays but gives food feedback.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love Dr. Neeper! He grades tough, but he does everything to help you grow as a writer. Only two papers the whole semester, only tests are the midterm and final, and he gives random quizzes over the readings. DO NOT skip any of the readings!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG622
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm almost finished with my master's and he's the only teacher I've really liked in the program, if that tells you anything. He graded you on what you should know as a student, not based on his knowledge as a teacher. I would recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Neeper's class is so much fun! He gives great lectures and loves it when students give their opinions and thoughts about the material. He hates cell phone usage in class so keep it in your bag. He usually gives quizzes over the reading assignments that are the longest. By far one of the best professors at MSU and is absolutely hilarious

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG342
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a non-English major who took Dr. Neeper's American lit class. He is a phenomenal professor who engages with his class and has a great sense of humor. He is a relatively tough grader, but you will learn and develop skills as a writer.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FYS
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was a transfer student who didn't see the purpose in taking an FYS course but I am very glad I did. Dr. Neeper is an engaging, funny, and helpful professor who genuinely cares about the success of his students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYS
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Neeper is a hilarious guy. The class was super fun. I wasn't too thrilled to take the class, but that all changed when I got there. Discussion were thoughtful and he always gave good feedback. If I were an English major, I would definitely take all of his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• 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:

Known on campus as one of the hardest ENG100 professors you can take. It's true, he's a really tough grader when it comes to your 4 papers. However, you leave the class a much better writer. My advice is to listen to every word Dr. Neeper says, because this man is a genius and everything he says is gold. He's also very funny. I recommend him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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:

By far the best FYS class you can take. The topic is rock music, but you listen to all kinds. Dr. Neeper has a great sense of humor. You could be in the worst mood on a Monday morning and he'll make you laugh. Be ready to participate in discussions, he won't allow you to be shy. Overall the class is an easy A, just read your book and come to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• 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:

Dr. Neeper is very helpful (if you ask questions) and answers emails quickly. His attendance policy is strict, so make sure you come to class. Always read your book when assigned, and be ready for a quiz. 4 papers total, the first 3 are fairly short/simple, the last is a 10 page research paper. If you want to learn to be a better writer, take him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG624
• 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:

Dr. Neeper is great. He is very helpful on the assignments, makes his expectations clear, and is fair in his grading. He subtitles his American Writers in Perspective class Encyclopedic Narratives. There are only 5 books to read, but they are tough, but I was able to get an A in the class by just staying on top of the assignments. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• 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:

I liked the guy but not the class. He teaches the stuff you need to know which is nice but he let his GA do all of the grading and she did a terrible job!! There's quizes over the reading and a 10 page research paper. He's a funny guy but hope that his GA isn't in there.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• 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:

Teaches you what you need to know before going into ENG 200+ excellent teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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:

Fun Class. Good Guy with a good since of humor

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FYS009
• 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:

I had Dr. Neeper for first year seminar, idk how long this class will still be around but anyways, he is the absolute BEST! funniest man I ever met in my life! The class was fairly easy & I always hated missing it because it was so much fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG000
• 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:

This Professor is the reason why English Majors decide they want to be English Professors. He is charismatic, witty, well-read, and absolutely engaging. Not to be missed, no matter what class he's teaching.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expect a lot from his students. Still dont know how to take some of his more off color comments, however, it is interesting to hear some of the things that come out of his mouth. Interesting teacher, but it all comes crashing down with his horrible attendance policy. Does not accept excused absences!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Neeper is an extraordinary professor. He expects a lot from his students.If you put forth the effort in the class you will learn so much from him. I advise everyone majoring in English to take him for as many classes as possible. He's great!