Richard S Spilman - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Richard S Spilman

Department: English

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL230
• 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:

Very nice, thoughtful prof. Assigned more reading than could be covered in class so stay on top of the syllabus. The essays and papers seemed daunting, but as long as you put forth an effort he graded well. Pay attention to lectures and you'll do okay on the multiple choice sections. Tendency to let students take up class time with stories, though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• 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:

Dr. Spilman is a good teacher. I was always freaking about his tests, because the material is not very interesting to me. But the tests were alright and the papers weren't that tough either. He grades pretty fair. My piece of advise is: DON'T skip any of the essay questions on the test or you WILL FAIL the exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL275
• 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:

An excellent professor, he really knows how to make it interesting. Although he is harsh on slackers, he takes a liking to students who actually show interest in the class, and your hard work will definitely be rewarded.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• 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:

I had Spilman for English 230 and he was an great teacher. He knows what he's teaching and is willing to explain to you anything you don't understand. However, the class is not easy and he demands your best effort, if you want an A. It's not a class you can slack off in.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• 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 definately knows his domain and gives great advice. In or outside his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Approaches material from a writer's viewpoint as well as a critc (at times)--a helpful way of considering the material. Pushes students, and while sometimes it seems a bit overbearing and offsetting, he does so only to extract the best out the learning process.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG285
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a bit dry at times but he really knows his stuff. I don't know how he is in other classes but I never noticed that he kept pointing out sexual stuff. If anything he was very tactful, but he was also careful not to censor anybody. He really wants to help you grow as a writer and he's not afraid to tell it like it is (gently).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NATUREFICTION
• 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:

Yes, Spilman may ramble at times, but those students who are dedicated enough will use his incredible knowledge of literature and history to their advantage. Spilman DOES give A's -- you just have to work for them. He encourages class discussion and chooses relevant and meaningful pieces of literature for his classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FICTION
• 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:

Constant sexual references? What planet are you on? We were reading Pride and Prejudice! Why is your message repeated 3 times? Maybe You're the one who is digging for thrills. Felt good to mention sex multiple times, huh?

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOLIT
• 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:

He never gives A's? That so called quote is a lie. What he doesnt do is give A's to those who plagarize.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHFICTION
• 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:

Good professor. Knew his stuff. Did tend to focus on anything sexual in any of the assigned readings.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Graded very hard, quoted in class "I never give A's, I gave one student one and it will never happen again." Also brought to light anything sexual in the material we covered, relevant or not.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 285330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knows his subjects well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG330
• 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:

He's an extremely nice guy and has the heart of a writer. However, he needs to work on his lectures which tend to ramble on and no one really knows what he's talking about. The essay portion of his tests are no picnic either. If you're having problems, he is willing to help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

Spilman is an incredibly nice and intelligent man.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG801
• 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:

Professor Spilman is a very fine teacher and very accurate in teaching the art of writing fiction. In my opinion, he and Professor Schneider are the two best. He also encourages students to express their opinions -- doesn't exert a Nazi like grip over the class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

A very good teacher. If I get a chance, I will take a course from him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of my favorites. He was a person, not just a professor. His lectures are long (but interesting), so if you aren't in to that then he isn't for you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but his lectures tend to ramble and put students to sleep.