Tom Kinsella - Stockton University, Galloway, NJ

Professor: Tom Kinsella

Department: Literature

College: Stockton University, Galloway, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LITT3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really great teacher, enjoys what he does and has others enjoy it as well. You better read what he assigns or he will know, and makes sure the class knows too. Always willing to help, meets with you whenever you need.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LITT3918
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at Stockton; Kinsella knows his material and cares about the content of his classes. Definitely take this course if you're on the edge.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LITT2412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kinsella loves to teach and it shows. I'm a PSYC/EDUC major and loved this course, and the way he taught it. He is kind, does not criticize mistakes, willing to to work with you, cracks jokes about himself. I've learned and laughed so much already. Lecture based with exercises, but gets the information into you. Love it and him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GRAMMAR
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Kinsella and am taking him every opportunity I get. His tests can be difficult, but they are not difficult if you participate and do homework. He is great at answering emails and is always on campus and willing to help. He set aside many study sessions a week for my class to go and ask for help on anything we were learning.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GRAMMAR
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kinsella is probably the only man that can ever make Grammar the most interesting subject. His tests are difficult but if you pay attention to his lectures, you won't have a problem. He really cares about his students.. and his cats. You MUST take Kinsella at least once, preferably every chance you get. He is the man.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LITT3260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kinsella is the bomb-diggity. His classes are predominantly simple lectures with heavy student participation, but he makes the material a lot of fun. I can guarantee you will have a good time and learn a lot if you take his course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IRISHLIT
• 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:

I graduated from Stockton in 2004 and I still think of him as one of the best teachers. I took most of his classes. I remember sitting in his office and asking him how he became an English professor. He inspired me to become one, and today, I am happy to have been teaching college for 4 yrs!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT2114
• 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:

He is a FABULOUS teacher! Loves his job and is passionate about his students! Challenging class, 3 exams, 2 papers with a fourth exam that can substitute for any of the three. Definitely passable!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LITT3260
• 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:

Kinsella is probably my favorite teacher at Stockton. I've had him for grammar, Irish Litt, and an independent study. He's not easy, per se, but he is helpful and thorough, and he gives you all of the tools you need to do well. His lessons are also very fun, he has a natural humor and he puts an effort into making the lessons entertaining.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LITT3260
• 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:

Medieval Irish Litt is amazing. The style of writing takes some getting used to, but the stories are funny, quirky and crazy; so is Kinsella. He acted scenes out, crawled around the room, and drew ridiculous pictures on the board. And our last paper was an original Irish tale which was "performed" in front of class. Take him. You won't be sorry.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LITT2123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kinsella is the man! Litt Research is rough, no matter who teaches it, but with Kinsella he makes it fun and interesting. He is very straightforward and has a true passion for teaching. His little stories are the best! I would also recommend his punctuation class, which is awesome!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LITT2123
• 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:

LOVE HIM! litt reasearch itself is a work intensive, sucky course but he makes it better. he is funny and very helpful. i recommend him to all litt majors!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LITT2123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Research Lit is a tough course no matter who you take it with but Kinsella is HIGHLY reccommended! He is very helpful, very intelligent and super nice. I am trying my hardest to take as many Lit classes with him as I can. He's great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LITT4610
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

South Jersey Senior Sem is the best class I've ever had. The project possibilities were endless because Kinsella wanted us to be engaging as well as engaged. We each made up our own unique course as we went along, with a rare kind of freedom and excitement. His encouragement, interest in our ideas, and faith in our abilities made this class a gift.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LITT3106
• 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:

Milton is tough; the old British stuff can be pretty dense. I was complaining about how stupid it made me feel after class and Kinsella said, "Anyone can read the easy stuff. Why would you want to do that? It's the hard stuff that makes you better." I think that's why I take him over and over again - he makes me, and all of his students, better.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LITT2413
• 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:

This was the first time Kinsella taught Punctuation, but it was awesome. Nobody else could make commas interesting, but he did it because his love for what he's teaching always comes through - and it's infectious. There were two short papers, one long story, a texting survey, two tests - and a good amount of grammar. So if that scares you, beware.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LITT3106
• 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:

A great teacher. He expects a ton from you, but he really knows what he is talking about. Will challenge you in Milton, Punctuation, Grammar and every course you take with him, but you will learn 2x what you would with anyone else.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Kinsella is the Grammar-King! I looked forward everyday to his class, and I learned so much. He does everything in his power to help you understand, including web videos, worksheets, and out-of-class study sessions. There were two really easy papers. I really hope I can take punctuation with him too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LITT2123
• 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:

Im taking other courses with him because he is that great of a professor! Always helpful!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LITT2412
• 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:

Prof. K was the best teacher/professor I've ever had. I graduated many yrs ago, but when I was attending Stockton I simply took every class Prof. K taught regardless of subject matter. He is caring, funny as hell, and loves to share his knowledge of literature. I hope you know what a positive impact you've had on many of our lives Tom-All the best!