Mark Kamrath - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Mark Kamrath

Department: Literature

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. SAVE YOUR SELF. Be prepared to write 15,000 words or more althought GRW only is required 6k. Gives feedback in beginning of class then stops at week two. Would give me a 98% with no feedback or explanation for 98%. A fall or spring could be better than my 6 week class, still though. Lots of reading and writing.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a ton of work for a 3000 level lit course. No one is exaggerating about the word count or this professor. He's nice and gives good feedback, but he gave me a 0 on an assignment I turned in. He corrected his mistake, but even with feedback his grading seems arbitrary, and with this amount of work, an A just isn't worth it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of assignments, little time in between. He would never give more than a 99% on my discussion posts, and doesn't provide clear feedback. I tried to incorporate his feedback and my grade dropped massively. No rubrics and no clear criteria to folllow. Insisted I didn't submit the work when I did. 100% AWFUL

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not take this course over 6 weeks. i repeat: do not take this course over 6 weeks, especially if you are taking 2 others. i am no longer human. i am pure text. after taking kamrath's class, i have become textual evidence.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AMER3031
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For a 3000 level course this is simply too much. I would approximate that I've written about 15000 words over the past six weeks, 2 thousand of which were for the final exam itself. There are much easier ways to get this credit. Save your energy for your core classes

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMER3031
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get ready to write for this class. There is a weekly discussion post and an almost bi-weekly paper.(someone said 10,000 words, not a joke). None of it is necessarily hard, the amount is a bit much if you have more than school going on. It is extremely do-able though. I put in the most time on this class, but I also learned the most in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMER3031
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. PROFESSOR. I love to write but this class was so much. He is extremely boring. Has not conceptual thoughts about art or literature. He's just not what an english teacher should be. NOT TO MENTION THE COURSE LOAD. Weekly essays and discussion posts about content he doesn't even go over in class. So dull. Avoid him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG5009
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very intelligent individual but a truly awful professor. The class itself was not hard and the work load was reasonable for an introductory graduate course. However, his instructions are vague and his grading even more of a mystery. If he is representative of the graduate faculty, it'll be a long two years. I would not recommend him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AML3640
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I desperately wanted to enjoy his class, but he was rude, not understanding, and his lectures were incredibly boring. It's honestly a stretch to call this a literature class since the entire class is based off of his opinion and his opinion alone. Attendance is mandatory for this reason. The grading was ridiculous and unclear. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Online. There is a great deal of reading and writing without clear rubrics. Be prepared to receive grades without knowing why you earned them. He lets you know that it is Gordon rule and should be 6000 but it ends up being 10000! It's a bit overkill. You will spend most of your time focusing on this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I despised this class because he made it like a high school American History class. Seriously? Another thing that irked me was when he wasn't in class, we had a substitute and watched a movie. Really? Cancel the class and let the class go! We're more than students here. I don't recommend him at all. I definitely tried my hardest in this class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG5009
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is a classic example of how being overly educated is a detriment to being a quality teacher. I received an A in the course, but did so despite his condescending attitude, impossible grading standards, and overall negativity. If you are an undergraduate, run away. If you are a graduate student, avoid taking 5009 with him at all cost.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SLS1501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some of the work is easy, some of it is annoying. most of the work was busy work. i usually was very annoyed with the class. everyone who took sls with another professor had it waaaaaaaaay easier. the class was easy and i recieved an A. i learned a lot, but it was annoying lol

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SLS1501
• 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:

Dr. Kamrath has very open office hours, so if you ever need help, he's always there in Colbourn Hall. He does check attendance, so make sure you arrive on time to class. He expects nothing less than the best on every assignment. If you're interested in learning more about UCF programs and opportunities, then this is the class for you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SLS1501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring, fell asleep all the time. Treats you like you're five years old. Not helpful or easy. DO NOT TAKE!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• 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:

He focuses more on the religious views than the diction and development of writing throughout the ages. I learned more about religion and history than literature. Attendance is mandatory. He is nice, demanding, and makes sure you know what is due before leaving class. Pay attention, follow directions, and work hard to get an A. Overall, a good prof

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SLS1501
• 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:

Hes a cool guy and great professor. His son goes to college so he knows what we are going through. Harsh grader so try hard and come to class. Listen to guest speakers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENL4240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He may be a harsh grader who expects A LOT out of his students but I really went away from his classes well-informed. He's a great teacher, but is extremely picky about participation and tiny details that becomes overwhelming. Expect to put a lot of work into his class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SLS0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a traditional guy. He's tough, and he doesn't like cell phones/laptops because he's not an idiot and knows you aren't paying attention. I happen to be friends with all three of his kids. He's a great guy, and extremely smart. Be engaged in his class. Ask questions, and do the assignments. Take thorough notes in his class, they WILL be on his test. It's really not that bad, but you are going to have to do some work to get the A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. Be warned, however: if you want an easy A, this is not the class for you. Aside from that, Dr. Kamrath is very enthusiastic, clear, and up-front about what he wants from you as a student. He grades somewhat harshly, but if you put in the work, you'll get the grades you want. I highly recommend him!