Tony Burman - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Tony Burman

Department: English

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• 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:

This class is GREAT! I have never been so confident in my ability to articulate a sophisticated argument, derive meaning from nonsense poetry ;), qualifying language, supporting my claims, etc. I definitely recommend this class. Class isn't easy-but if you attend class, follow prompts, and ask questions- you will do GREAT! great teacher overall!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LIT201
• 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:

Fantastic teacher. Truly cares about his students and their comprehension of the material. Take his courses. Expect to be challenged but, your writing will certainly improve. Also extremely approachable. Consider yourself lucky to be in one of his classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• 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:

I would highly recommend this class. As previously stated, this course does have challenging essay prompts. However, this course sufficiently prepares students to transfer to a 4-year university. He is very well versed in English and is very open to various interpretations of literature. He is definitely not a "dictator", but pleasantly demanding.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is the dictator of english. i have always had amazing english teachers and it has always been my favorite subject. i hated the fact that he says that there is a right and wrong way how to interpret something and how it is his job to call us out on it. no, that is not his job. his job is to teach english. i do not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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:

Exellent teacher. English is my second lenguage, so writing essay is really hard for me. This teacher made it simple and clear. You had to think a little bit on the subject to make the essay, but you had a personal T.A. with a set up appointment, and he would help you re-write whatever was wrong. You will love this class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• 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:

I was lucky enough to take Burman's English 205 course at SD City College...our class was almost cancelled but we rallied together to keep it open. He has a fast-paced lecture style that keeps you interested. The papers were not easy, but he's so helpful. He truly does everything he can to ensure his students succeed. Prof looks good in corduroys!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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:

Great professor, cool guy. The readings got a little boring for me, but I liked the essay prompts, they were challenging. He's very straightforward on what he expects of you, and he makes the lectures interesting. He once brought a skateboard to class and used it in his lesson :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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 class was hard for me but i got an A. great professor, very clear and straight forward. he basically tells you what to write in your essays. lectures are really helpful and not boring. i learned a lot

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• 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:

he is the hottest man on the sdsu campus!!!!! and he makes you want to learn. If he is teaching any other class I need for my major I will take him again. DEF take this class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HE IS A GREAT TEACHER, YOU REALLY LEARN IN HIS CLASS. I RECOMMEND HIM IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND YOU WON'T MISS A CLASS. A VERY SMART PROFESSOR.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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:

Mr. Burman is definitely one of th ebest English teachers I have ever had. He goes through all of the material you need for your papers in the class and makes it very clear what you need to do inorder to get an A. There are only 4 papers over the course of the semester. He is extremely helpful and understanding. Plus hes a HOTTiE!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

going to his office hours helped me SO MUCH in understanding the different prompts. and hes really nice too. i really dont think i shouldve passed the class cuz im horrible at english but he let me turn in the 2nd half to an assignment that was from 3 months ago on the last day of class. u write 4 papers and thats it, no final.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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:

He's an AMAZING teacher. i usually hate english and would normally skip class but I would always go to this class because it was exciting and you would miss a lot of info if you didnt go. its a challenging class BUT, he is an GREAT teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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 teacher I have ever had! Gives you all the help you need.There are only 4 papers in the class and thats your whole grade! No final! Wonderfule teacher! I would definalty take him again. Attendance is not mandatory but you miss alot of info if you dont go. But anyways take a class with him if you can. You will LOVE him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RWS78
• 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:

I was so lucky to get him my first semester. He is very helpful and makes class interesting. If you work hard, an A is possible, but not given freely.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• 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:

greta tracher keeps you interested even when not in class not an easy A you have to work hard for it but you understand the material completley plus he is very entertaining and extremley attractive!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• 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:

Great teacher, but no easy A. Burman really makes you think and always keeps things interesting. Extremely enthusiastic (even at 7 at night, but that could be due to all the coffee he drinks). I was dreading this class but looked forward to it every day and would definitely take his calss again. Two thumbs up!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy A, but you will learn a lot from Prof. Burman.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RWS305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

RWS was suppose to be the mind-numbingly easy A (as quoted by my peers)but it's all a gamble, and if you're lucky- you'll get Burman. Burman makes you think and work for it. Not impossible to get an A but you have to deserve it. Not the breeze by class but happy I took it. Lots of useful material. Besides ladies- he's pretty charming.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RWS280
• 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:

One of the best english teachers I ever had.