Chris Hobson - SUNY Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY

Professor: Chris Hobson

Department: English

College: SUNY Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hobson is an amazing and hardworking professor. The texts he teaches and they way he teaches them will open your eyes. I took him for 3 semesters and every semester I would grow as a writer and student. His feedback and suggestions on papers were the reason why I went on to grad school. If you don't take him, then you're missing out.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG5000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Hobson for Senior Seminar One & Two and I couldn't have asked for a better seminar professor. He is NOT a harsh grader, if you do your work on time and well then you'll pass with an A easily. He teaches you a lot about MLA format and pushes you to pay attention to keen details on your paper. The work load is easy for a seminar class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I, like a commenter above, had Hobson as an instructor back in '89. I actually, took him twice. We read Richard Wright's Native Son and and Mark Twain's Huck Finn, to name a few. The reading was intense and the papers, anxiety-inducing. But he always gave honest, thoughtful feedback that invited a deeper understanding of the material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class, but he will teach you more than you have learned in years. Don't listen to the others about his not being a down to earth guy, he's a fantastic dude that will tell you cool stories about his past. Not a boring Prof either, just very into his teaching so will go on little tangents. Overall fantastic, would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 4800
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was fortunate to have Hobson for 3 semesters. Best decision I ever made. He pushes you in ways you never thought you could reach. You will learn a lot. Do not be LATE, READ, DO WELL ON THE PAPERS AND QUIZZES and trust me you'll do great in his class. I use to be barely read in my other classes but Hobson changed all that and I'm thankful I had hm

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I first had Hobson in 1989 at Hunter College (CUNY) and it seems he is very much the same. However I would have to disagree with posters. Throughout the two courses I took with him, he was never demeaning or cruel to his students. Quite the opposite. He worked hard to get me to do my best and although it wasn't easy, he was very fair.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EL4800
• 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:

The man is NOT an easy grade! However, he will teach you SO MUCH! No English professor at Old Westbury is more helpful and intellectual when compared with Hobson. Put in the effort, the results will show. Extremely quick by e-mail as well. To have him is truly a privilege.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• 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:

Bottom line: This is the man that separates the men from the mice. It won't be him that you hate; it will be yourself. If you are fortunate enough to have Hobson and survive then you can call yourself an intellectual. Jump down the rabbit hole.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• 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:

Chris is an amazing professor! However, he is the type that is extremely demanding of his students. The most helpful man I have ever encountered as a student. If you work hard you will get the grades you deserve. If your lazy, he isn't the professor for you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EL3200
• 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:

caring, professional, funny but expects you to do your work

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hobson is an excellent professor. He is definitely not an easy grader, but he is reasonable. To do well in his class you must read and understand what you have read. He is always willing to help, and he is one of my favorite professors in the Emglish department

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EL5000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes he is tough but NO he is not unreasonable. If you do the readings and have a basic understanding of the english language you will do fine. Yes you have to work, but this is college! If you are in EL5000 you are about to graduate...what did you expect?

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

dont miss class, bring your book, participate and pay attention, make sure your papers are excellent

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a hard grader.He is very strict with how he wants papers written. He is big on quoting and citation.He is also a huge william blake fan.On a different note,if you are having trouble try to meet with him and he will genuninely help you out.Try to avoid if possible though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENL4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

make sure you have your textbook and never miss a class or he'll hate you, participation is a must and dont screw up you dont get a second shot ever

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

well he's a hard grader but you got to know your stuff(the way he teaches it dont challenge him!) and must attend class or he'll take a real disliking of you dont slack off and be prepared to spend countless hours reading/studying the same thing over and over and still not understand it and also a ton of things to memorize, be on your A game

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i got a B for the major authors class and it was so hard to do, i never want to take him again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EN4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

attendance is a must and it was the hardest friggin A- i ever had to work for....don't even attempt...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EL4800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he's so difficult and theres no interesting part to his class, be warned he loves failing people

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

DONT BE ABSENT!!!!! he's pretty hard and he doesn't offer much extra help so try to grasp the concept right away or you might be in trouble, he expects you to memorize A LOT of info for both final and midterm and he even lists lines from several (about 30-45 poems) you cover in the class and then expects you to name them and from which book