Niels Herold - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Niels Herold

Department: English

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Herold is hilarious, which really makes him stand out amongst the real loons I've had in other classes. In a very good way. Show up to every class and you will be prepared for the exams, read the text and you will be prepared. And maybe you might learn something too. Or maybe you'll laugh. Or maybe... well, the point is, he's good.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very eccentric and very passionate about Shakespeare. However, i felt like the lectures were a waste of time because he spent many class periods rambling/ranting about things that were not important. If attendance wasn't worth a grade, I probably would've never showed up to class. I learned more by reading and doing the study guides by myself.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Acts friendly enough in class only to be very unfriendly in person. Has a humiliating policy where he wants to see your notebook at the end of the semester to make sure you were paying attention. Loudly slurps his coffee in between sentences. If you want to pay thousands to be disrespected and treated like a child, then take his class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Herold was very all over the place. He rarely was clear with his grading criteria and I was left confused as to what was going on in the class multiple times. His lectures were very boring and off topic. I would not recommend him to anybody.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Herold is very chill; his lectures are very funny and to the point. In the beginning of the semester he tells you that you will have "midterms" for each of the 4 Shakespeare plays through the course. You can basically go through the text at your own pace as long as you pay attention to the lectures and do the moodle quizzes for each act.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Niels is one of the best professors that Oakland University offers. He is hilarious if you are a fan of mildly erotic humor. Be careful, however; if you are a female because he may at times make very sexual remarks and focuses on the sexual aspects of Shakespeare. Overall nice guy, but a bit of an old perv.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this professor is not good at all. attendance is mandatory, grade goes down after missing one class. not clear when he speaks, gets off topic a lot. tough class, you really have to work for it. Quizzes are hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Herold is one of the most genuine people I've had the pleasure of meeting! His class is very relaxing and easy as long as you keep up with the reading. He truly cares about every student in the classroom and wants everyone to succeed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely LOVE Herold! He kept the class interesting and constantly looked for new ways to get participation. Very easy, just show up to class and pay attention and you should get a 4.0! I looked forward to going to his class and he always makes it fun in his class, I highly recommend this professor above the others!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was my favorite class this semester! Professor Herold is a genius with the material and he really wants his students to succeed and feel smart too. While he does make you work for it if you follow his instructions exactly you'll defiantly get and A. However if you don't he does take it personally as long as you do your work he will respect you

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Harold is absolutely amazing. The course is text centered therefore you are required to purchase the material and read what's asked. As long as you work on his study guides you will do great. He's very knowledgeable of Shakespeare and his time. Responds quickly to emails. He is very excentric and makes time go by quickly. Must attend regularly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class. If you miss ONE class your grade decreases automatically. Doesen't do the usual "can have up to 3 absensces". Participation matters& your grade will decrease if you don't constantly participate. RUDE professor, ALWAYS caling students out. If you forget ur book, you are marked absent on attendance. A lot of quizzes on books!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The work in this class takes a decent amount of time, but as long as you do study guides and use his prepping tools, it is really easy. Quizzes are based entirely off of study guides. Participation is key. I was convinced I was getting a 3.7, but due to participation and my notable efforts, I got a 4.0! Make yourself stand out!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am a BMS major, so "right brained" classes are always a bit harder for me, but this professor really makes the course interesting. As long as you put in the effort, you will get a good grade. Not only do your grades matter, but he definitely takes participation into count - it really got me to a 4.0.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this course for a gen-ed. The work load is OK & the quizzes are easy if you do the (lengthy) study guides. He is a tough grader & will mark you down for a question that requires you to interpret an Act. If it is not interpreted exactly how he wants, expect a low grade. He also cannot answer a question directly to save his life

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG355
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm sure there are those who don't like Professor Herold, but personally I would say that I do. He has a tendency to ramble during lectures, he can be unclear when it comes to expectations, etc. Though, at the end of the day he is a very knowledgeable guy and has a passion for his subject matter. Plus, his class isn't that hard.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Herold takes some getting used to. He has a very eccentric personality but it is easy to get a good grade as long as you listen to most of what he says. Sometimes he goes on rants about odds and ends, but that is to be expected with theatrical people like him. His class will always keep you awake.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL465
• 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:

You couldn't take a better professor for your 400 level English class. He gives you the full experience of what it is to be in a Graduate level class. Not only that, when you go to write your final big paper he is a great resource. Whatever topic you want to write on, he will recommend all the books you need to get in order to write.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL354
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Herold has a real in-depth understanding of Shakespeare's life and work. If you are interested in really studying his plays, Herold is an excellent choice. There is a lot of reading in the class and you will be expecting to post detailed forum responses. He doesn't require any formal papers though. Participation in his class is important.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• 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 class. If you are a person who does great but doesn't care too much to go to class, in order to do other things, or just because you're lazy, he is not the professor for you. Attendance will really make your grade.