Rob Carney - Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

Professor: Rob Carney

Department: English

College: Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reading but you can just read the spark notes and be okay. 30% of grade is attendance but I missed 3 times and still got an A, he mostly wants participation/discussion. He doesn't use canvas but will let you know how you're doing if you ask. Amazing lectures and the assignments focused on exploring new ideas and writing what YOU think.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2520
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Carney is the best! His lectures were so insightful and funny. This was my favorite class this semester! We had readings everyday and were graded on three (pretty easy) exams and a group presentation. He recognized that each student has individualized strengths, so he gave multiple options for the exams. I definitely recommend his class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I walked into class on the first day and was scared out of my shorts because he was very intimidating. Don't let it scare you! There was a good amount of reading but it is an honors class and it is a literature class. He doesn't make it feel that way. He is always relating it to our world today. It is ANYTHING but a dry class. I love him. TAKE IT!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL486R
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher. Is passionate about what he does, has homework assignments that are challenging, yet rewarding, and it's fun to hear from the other students what they came up with. He is a superb lecturer because he gets into it, and it makes you excited about the subject

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2520
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Assigns daily reading, but does not grade upon completion so it was hard for me to motivate myself to read the assignments. It didn't matter if I did the homework or not. Very intelligent man and loves his subject, I enjoyed listening to his lectures on the material. Only two assignments the whole semester, nail those and you have an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Carney was a fantastic professor, his lectures were informative, captivating, and often hilarious. His assignments in Modern Legacies were challenging if the students allowed them to be. He's pretty passionate and will sometimes get carried away but he knows what he's talking about and will do a great job of running with student ideas.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. He gave us a lot of freedom within the assignments we did. I liked that because it allowed me to write in ways that I have never thought about, and he gave very good feedback. The class discussions were always interesting and helped me think in new ways.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG2520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I normally hate Literature classes, but I loved this one. A poet at heart, Carney will put on a performance in front of class in the best possible way. I always found myself smiling and laughing during his lectures. He knows the material almost by heart, and is super passionate. You'll never really know your grade though, he doesn't use canvas.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Carney is a cool dude. He has a lot of background and is overly qualified. I felt like there was a lot of lecturing though and not as much discussing as would've been nice. You don't have to read the texts to pass, but it does make the class more interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL412R
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rob is a really cool teacher and I had fun in that class. He lectures a lot and gives all the spoilers on what you were supposed to read, which makes you want to actually do the readings before you come to class. The class was pretty easy, except for a few hard papers and we had to do group presentations.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Carney is one of the best professors I've ever had and one of the coolest dudes as well. If you are also a cool dude or dudette, take any class from him and you won't regret it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I honestly have mixed feelings about this class. Lectures can be a little long and there isn't much student participation. I liked the class because it took me out of my comfort zone a little bit, but I learned a lot. It isn't traditional in the sense that you read and take a test on the material, the assignments ask you to think out of the box.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG101H
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I toke English 1010 Honors with Carney. I finished the class with a "B". The organization of this class is as follows: -Write a paper -Peer reviews in class -Rewrite paper You follow the above list four times, and at the end of the semester submit your best paper (this is your final). He allows you to argue your grade for the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG2620
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is so fun to take. He gets passionate about his lectures, and he cares about student success. He is such a sexy guy. Writes his own stuff so he has a writers perspective to literature which is really cool.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor don't get me wrong, he did help me with my writing process, and he gave great essay topics. But beware of asking questions that are "too easy to know" he will for sure believe that may be your challenging him? He gets frustrated a lot...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101H
• 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:

Carney is the best English teacher I have ever had. He makes the lectures specific to you and is so engaging to listen to! Honestly, probably the best professor on campus. There is very little homework, which is why you HAVE to go to class to understand what you're doing. The essays are on great topic's and you're never bored. Highly recommended.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL 486R
• 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:

This guy is an entertainer. I took a Brit Lit class from him previously and jumped at the chance to take one of my upper division electives from him. He'll make you laugh and think about things in new ways. He doesn't give a lot of assignments but expects you to actually read and to put some real effort into the work you do. Very charismatic.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rob Carney is an amazing professor! He has charisma and teaches in a way that flows and makes perfect sense. He is also extremely funny and I'm not going to lie, very handsome!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HONR2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Carney is honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. His class based on dystopian fiction was so far my favorite class at college. He really knows his stuff, and he's very good at getting good discussions going in class. And if you actually do the work, you'll get a good grade. Would definitely take from him again. In a heartbeat.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not kidding when I say he single-handedly changed my mind on my major (was Botany, now English). Four 4-5 page papers, with his feedback only on the first one. Tons of peer edits. He really turns you into your best critic. Hands-down the best teacher I've ever had.