Robert Epstein - Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Professor: Robert Epstein

Department: English

College: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Epstein is extremely knowledgeable and really knows his literature. However, he is a very picky grader and wants every paper to be a certain way. He can also be confusing and scattered at points, but overall he is okay. He allows you to re-write your first 2 papers and possibly go up a full letter grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN315
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Epstein is a professor who makes you think, pushes you to do your best and enjoys seeing his students succeed. A ton of work, but you feel accomplished at the end of the semester. Participation isn't graded but it is mandatory.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for King Arthur. Every class was all discussions. Forced you to participate and really great in facilitating discussion and asking the right questions, except he interrupts you a lot when you are speaking which is annoying. 2 tests which are easy and 2 papers that you have to put the work in for. Overall, a brilliant man.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN12
• 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:

Dr. Epstein is so smart and so helpful. I loved both classes I took with him. He taught me so much.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly probably the best professor you can ever have. The work is reasonable, only 2 essays and a research paper at the end, and he makes it all incredibly interesting. He's so understanding and really helps you progress in his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN0103
• 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:

I'm not an English major but took this as an elective and its the best decision I've ever made. You read and watch fairy tales for homework and write 1-2 page discussions and in class you spend the whole time talking about different interpretations. It was fascinating to see the underlying messages to these stories.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN103
• 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:

My favorite professor at Fairfield, hands down. Fairytales was such an interesting class and he was so helpful. Gave me a 10 day extension on the final paper no questions asked.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN142
• 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:

This was a very interesting class. Read 3 books and stories from sourcebook & wrote 3 essays & had a final exam. Allows optional revisions for essays due 1 week after essay returned. Discussions in class helped understand the myths & legends read. Study history of Ireland&Britain for final & take notes on all powerpoints & lecture; need 4 exam

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENFAIB
• 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 was very hesitant to take an English Class because I have never been strong in the subject. I got a C on my first paper, but Epstein allows rewrites for a higher grade.Go to the writing center for help, I went twice for each of the rest of the papers and got an A in the class. I had him for Fairy tales and he is one of the best Prof. I've had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EN103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely frustrating. I ended up with an "A" in his fairy tales class, but the guy's an extreme feminist and doesnt like anyone who's not. He either wouldnt let me speak or interrupt me about 2 words in and tell me I was wrong or keep going with class and pretend I hadnt done anything. Gave me good grades but really bad comments on papers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i tried really hard on the 2 papers and got a C and a C+...i think he expects everyone to be an english major and the multiple choice portion of the tests were wicked hard! if you do the 10 response papers it will help your grade a lot though! funny guy too

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN12X
• 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:

Fairy Tale course was awesome. Im not a big english fan, but I loved the readings and discussions!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENCHAU
• 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:

Dr. Epstein was a really great professor. At first I was a little hesitant about taking a class on Chaucer, but he made discussions really engaging and fun to participate in. Extremely knowledgable and approachable. Definitely recommend taking one of his classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EN12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairytail course: He is an awesome teacher. He doesn't lecture the class, instead you come up with themes and ideas with him. Only a few papers where you compare stories but a very fair grader. The final paper requires research but was pretty interesting if you pick the right stories.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN357
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Sweetest guy ever, but I didn't like his All About Eve course. It's my own fault, when he says All about Eve he MEANS ALL ABOUT EVE! A lot of reading, in class discussion is vague and repetitive. Got fun toward the end of the semester, but either way he's a wonderfully intelligent human being!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHAUCER
• 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:

He's a great professor. I didn't even want to take this class, but Epstein made it tolerable...even as a turbo. I'd even recommend it to people. Just a warning: Epstein REALLY likes Chaucer so be prepared for his giddiness in response to the pilgrims' tales. It's cute, I guess, but a little freaky.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN12
• 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:

One of the best english teachers i've ever had....awesome take him if you can!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Funny funny man. Makes Chaucer interesting despite how hard it actually is. He is clear and interested in what everyone has to say even if he doesn't agree with it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EN12
• 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:

great teacher. funny and cares about people doing well. makes class interesting. def one of the better english teachers.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING teacher. You learn a lot, while not being stressed out. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Great personality, fun, entertaining class. highly recommended. : )