Richard Brantley - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Professor: Richard Brantley

Department: English

College: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT3931
• 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:

Took bible as lit, hands down best class I've taken at UF so far. Two exams that are ids and essays and one paper (or two smaller papers) that you pick your own topic. He is partially retired and doesn't teach many classes anymore, so if you get a chance definitely take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANT3931
• 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:

He's a great teacer; very engaging. He clearly has a love for the subject he's teaching (I'm taking Bible as Literature). It's a fairly easy course, the assignments are straightforward and he's a fairly easy grader; just pay attention in class and to the readings and you should be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG3241
• 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:

I agree with the person below. Bible as lit is not supposed to be religious it is supposedly to be scholarly. Bramtley has a passion for what he does that is so rarely seen in professors today. He is also incredibly knowlegdable in opera (we had a moment of silence when Pavorotti died). He is supposed to be retiring soon so take him soon.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENL3374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you're a Christian, be prepared to defend your faith. If you're not, don't take what he says too seriously. He only represents the negative interpretation of scripture, and often misreads what is actually being said in the Bible. I found that he was more interested in what the "scholars" had to say versus what God is actually saying.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG3011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved him. Only 2 exams-midterm and a final, which consist of quote id's and an essay (he tells you to prepare your essay beforehand) and 2 papers. Attendance is mandatory. Fair grader, great reading voice, and infectious enthusiasm. Planning on taking him again for bible lit & emily dickinson.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you aren't overly fond of poetry, I don't recommend this teacher. I took his class as a freshman, which was a huge mistake. I have never been so bored in my whole life. As I look back now, two years later, I don't remember a thing I learned. His classes are managable, but very very boring. I wanted to gouge my eyes out most of the time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Definitely worth taking at least one class. He's particularly knowledgeable about the Romantic Period.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG30113374
• 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:

I've taken two classes by him, and loved every minute of each. He is fun, nice, passionate, knowledgeable, and has an infectious enthusiasm. His tests can be difficult if you don’t study or can’t write, but are easy enough otherwise. Don't graduate without taking at least one of his classes; especially ENG 3374 - Bible as Lit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a "nice" guy and I could see how people might want him as their "grandpa", but at the end of class, did you understand anything of what he was talking about? The man spoke in riddles, and spent ten sylibles where three might have been sufficient. His ego seemed to be an extra TA and he spoke as if giving a soliloquey, I counted the minutes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3011
• 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:

great class, made critical theorists semi interesting, only 4 grades and hard extra credit, but worth it. has a passion for english and a great personality. what a fun old man but who is actually up to date with current events! amusing, i highly recomment the class, most ppl take him multiple times so i'm not lieing!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brantley really knows his stuff and makes it interesting but I suggest only taking it if you have a strong interest in poetry. The only grades are two papers and midterm and final. They are manageable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• 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:

Prf. Brantley is hands down the best ever. His class can get intimidating, but really, he is so helpful and clear that it is nothing to worry about. TAKE THIS COURSE>or at least another with him, he is amazing, if u do not like literature take it anyways, u will love it after he reads it to you. I am going to take more classes with him, he is great

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• 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:

Professor Brantley is FANTASTIC! He's so cute and funny and interesting and.. o.o He makes classes fascinating, is very honest, cares about his students, loves his subject... take him or die! Also, I write poetry and asked him if he would be willing to look at my work and critique it and he agreed and did a very insightful job! I <3 him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ROMANTICS
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

great humor, uber-intelligent, just plain awesome

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He was amazing. He is genuine and honest about his knowledge and made every class interesting. I took a second class with him, Emily Dickinson.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had Prof Brantley 8 or 9 years ago but still have fond memories. Great semester...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT3110ENG3011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr.Brantely's bible as lit class and major critics and I have to say he is the best prof. I had. His lectures are fun and interesting and he even lets you re-schedule the final exam if you need too. Awesome professor...hard tests though...must study!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENL3241
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish Brantley was my grandpa. He's awesome.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ROMANTICISM
• 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:

Probably best lecturer at UF. Deep and wide knowledge. Very open-minded approach to issues. Excellent speaking voice. Entertaining. You will laugh out loud in every class. Makes you interested in literature you never cared for. Uses psychology, philosophy, history, and religion in lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

18 yrs ago he climbed on a desk to recite a poem about a lark. He gave me a nickel for a Diet Coke b/c I figured out that a poem was about a rooster. He healed the wounds I sustained in an abusive 12th grade English class. He made me love poetry I'd always hated & he made me believe I could write.