Professor: Robert Waxler
Department: English
College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ENL200
- 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:
Probably one of my favorite professors and courses so far while at UMD. Professor Waxler wants everyone that takes his class to actually learn something meaningful about themselves. There's 8-10 short books and 1-2 (easy) quizzes on every book. Occasional short papers. He only allows 3 absences. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ENL309
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
ABSOLUTE BEST PROFESSOR! He is the nicest person, very interested in literature, and cares for his students. He is funny and very intelligent. As long as you try, you will do very well!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ENG503
- 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:
Dr. Waxler is a great professor. His passion for literature in a book, not Ipad, is inspirational. His class is not only good for one's academic development, but also for one's soul.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ENL390
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
interesting and energetic guy
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ENL251
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Waxler is very passionate about his area in study, but he is also very boring, I found myself falling asleep in class. We had a quiz once a week, very easy 5 points, just read the stories he assigns and they were actually very intersting. He goes on even when class is overy probably 5 minutes after. He says class in mandatory but i never went.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ENL300400
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bob Waxler is an inspiration. He is so deeply passionate about his content. Take his class, it changed my outlook on literature and life.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ENL390
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Upper level literature course on topic of "the journey"--Waxler thinks life is a journey and literature is, too. Could be he's right. Risky business anyway. I dig it!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ENL302
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Liked the deep exploration of specific poems from the period. Some discussion, a few quizzes, a lot of analysis. Like poetry a lot better now.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ENL218
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very clear instructions, wants everyone to participate. If you read the stories and attend class you will receive a good grade. Makes class interesting and choosing books with great topics. Overall a great professor.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ENG200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The Ocean and Literature course is a must. Take it if you can.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ENG218
- 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:
I like the way Waxler chooses interesting books and the way we engage in discussion, although the classes seem too big for that purpose. A lot of quizzes--keep us reading. And a couple of longer essays. Makes literature seem worthwhile.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ENLMANY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best lit professor at UMD. Workload is reasonable and content is interesting. The man knows his stuff!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ENL218
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You need to read the books carefully if you want to get the most out of the course, but the discussions are very helpful. A lot of quizzes, but Waxler never goes over them in class, so it's not worthwhile to try to hold onto the quizzes until the end of class. The reading is substantial but usually very interesting.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ENL218
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
took both lit&society and jewish lit classes. didnt read one book and got an A. if you attend class and pay attention to the discussion super easy to get a good grade. weekly quizzes are easy as well. if you take long enough you just pass it in at the end of class (after hes gone over all the answers)
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ENL218
- 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:
Lit and Society. A lot of books to read, but they were all interesting. The discussions with the prof. made the classes even more interesting. I like books much better now that I had Waxler to guide me.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: ENG251
- 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:
Great teacher, thanks to him I enjoy reading now.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: ENGL224
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This course is about Jewish literature (mainly American), but it is really about my life and family--at least it made me think about them and past generations, too. And i am not Jewish.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ENGL251
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Waxler is a cool dude. This short story course is a must for anyone trying to get some lit credits. Interesting reading and neat discussions.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: ENG304
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Survey of British Literature 2 Interesting, especially for a survey type course. Gave us good sweep of the 19th and 20th centuries--starting with William Blake and the Romantics Poets--Waxler's favorites, I think. Rigorous reading and good discussions. Three essays and a lot of quizzes. Could also memorize poems for extra credit--cool!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ENGL224
- 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:
Jewish literature.Actually turns out to be similar in approach to other lit courses I have had with Waxler. Lot of reading of stories and lot of conversation. Quizzes each week and some essays. Discussions are the best part.
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