Stanley Blair - Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Professor: Stanley Blair

Department: English

College: Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was the second time I had Blair. Is class is very easy. He gives out quizzes but all the information on the quizzes is what he says in class. You only have 2 four page essays and if you follow the rubric, he'll give you a good grade. He answers all questions thoroughly and is willing to work with you as long as your trying.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PR446
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So I know you see online ratings of people saying "Don't take this professor!" and you blow it off like oh I'm sure they just got a bad grade and are taking it out on the teacher. Not the case. DO NOT TAKE HIM. He is condescending, mean, and shows no empathy for his students. He expects the world out of busy college students. Do not take him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blair is an incredible professor. He truly cares about his students and is makes english class enjoyable. If you get the chance to take a course with him, do it. He greatly cares about his students. Don't think his course is an easy "A", he makes you work for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN384
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This course fills the ex ed requirement for English majors who are not education. Dr. Blair did a great job of inspiring my classmates and I to go on interviews, volunteer, and do things that help guide us towards our professional careers. Without him and this class I would not have landed the internship I have now! He is so helpful and supportive!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I have ever had in my entire life. I would rather walk on hot coals than take another class taught by this man. I cannot express enough how awful his lectures, quizzes and papers were. I had to go to the writing center at least 8 times during the semester and could never receive anything higher than a C-. WARNING:DO NOT TAKE!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN228
• 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:

Awesome guy! He is so friendly and funny that it automatically will put you at ease. He makes all literature fun and interesting and explains everything in depth. He's a very smart man, a fair grader, and is easy to talk to about personal or academic problems. I'm very happy I took him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN201
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I honestly thought that I will dread Lit but he actually made it interesting. I learned a lot of small facts that made the course more enjoyable. His pop-quizes are what I hated but he makes sure that you do more than 8 so that he can drop the lowest grades. We barely had any reading assignments for hw so that was a plus!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN228
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If the class wasn't required I definitely would have dropped it. He is a nice person, but not a good professor. His lectures are long and boring and we fell behind in the syllabus. He dumbs down his lectures and only cares about style not quality of papers. I will not take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

mind is blown seeing him at 4.1 experience was the opposite. I got a B & I was banging my head against the desk in this clas. Its extremely boring, tests are impossible, 1/2 the info he doesnt teach & he doesnt give reviews or show PPs, you only go on what he says verbally. Only positive is take advantage of extra credit. Take someone else

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INDS400
• 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:

Took an indenpendent study on Beat Literature with Blair for 2 years. He's awesome and I wish I was still in college just so I could learn as much as I did in his classes. Also had in him in American Lit. I would not say his clsses are "easy", but definitely he's a good guy, clear about deadlines and expectations, and very sweet. I give him an A++!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN201
• 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 best teacher not only cares about the material, but cares about how his students encounter the material. No homework besides papers, and all of the in class lessons are incredibly entertaining, even though they drag along sometimes. He's incredibly passionate about the subject and conveying his subject. An absolute must-take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blair is the most brilliant man I have ever met. He is a human encyclopedia! He is a tough grader, but he has so much enthusiasm for the content of the class it makes you want to work hard. Truly an academic inspiration.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT1
• 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:

I love how he teaches! He doesn't just stand behind a podium he walks around and really gets into teaching you the stories! Take him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EN415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

had him for nj lit and he is VERY into this class. he seems impossible but he is just a tough teacher. he cares about everyone's success and offers A TON of extra credit..also gives students chances to re-write somethings. he tries very hard to be fair and his lectures are fun/interesting. not that bad, just hard

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN208
• 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:

He's a good guy but his papers are tough. If you do your work and listen you'll be fine

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blair tends to over-explain everything. As a result, his lectures can be tedious. However, he is a really good teacher. He is also a very tough grader. He gives a lot of extra credit and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure you succeed in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN112
• 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:

He is a great teacher. When I dropped he figured a way to help me out and for extra help in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EN361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a nice guy! Very funny, entertaining, and smart. He will always have you laughing. He is a tough grader and you better study for those quizzes, but if you participate and try your best he will respect that and your grade will be higher than expected, mine certainly was. If you want a fun class, take him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

Dr. Blair is a really good teacher! His lectures are fun and interesting! I would definitely take his class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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 professor is truly commited to his trade.. He offers his time and energy to aid students any time. Definitely take him he makes English courses a pleasure