Daniel Kempton - SUNY New Paltz

Professor: Daniel Kempton

Department: English

College: SUNY New Paltz

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG327
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an "okay" teacher. It's pretty clear he knows what he's talking about, however, I find this class to be rather frustrating. He only gives two exams, but they are pretty difficult. He also gives out weekly online assignments, but it seems like you have to read into his questions to answer the "implied questions" he doesn't explicitly ask.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG327
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very informative and is extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter. Very fun class environment though the midterms and finals can be difficult. Highly recommend this professor!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, a very highly intelligent and regarded professor. You can learn a lot from him, his insights into the text are interesting and unique. He gives great feedback on all papers and assignments. Lots of reading but not an excessive amount. Definitely take him at least once if you are an English major.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Such an easy A, very lienent in grading, definitely requires textbook use in order to succeed in the class, look over the book after lectures, tests are relatively easy, gives out in class assignments to work with a parter

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG407
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. As, long as you show up to class and take notes, you will do fine. Plus, he tries to keep it interesting and shows a lot movies/film clips. I am taking him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHAUC501
• 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's a great teacher, and if you're an English major at NP, not to be missed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL500
• 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:

Old dept. chair, very helpful and learned a lot from this man. If you can take a course with him, do so

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CRIT000
• 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:

Kempton is a wonderful instructor who challenges his students. His exams are tough so be prepared by attending class and taking notes so that you can deliver. I loved the Literary Criticism course (both the grad and undergrad version), so I was more invested...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG407
• 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:

Thoughtful and clear, Dr. Kempton is a professor that you can't help but respect. The reading load is light and the papers are short (2x1750 words). Midterm and final are easy if you come to class and read/take notes. His lectures are enjoyable and in-class writing grades are fairly high all-around. Welcomes office hours. Certainly recommended.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG404
• 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:

I took Medieval Lit. with Dr.Kempton, a subject in which I was not at all interested in. I left the class fascinated by it. He is brilliant, kind and very helpful. He has a true passion for teaching and for Medieval lit. He is one of the best English professors at NP.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG460
• 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:

Kempton is cool, sophisticated, helpful, and sincere. He is one of the very best professors at New Paltz.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHAUC01
• 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:

Excellent, enthusiastic teacher. This is the professor you want if you wish to learn something and you are not afraid of hard work. This man is brilliant, inspiring, loves teaching and is very willing to go out of his way to help you understand all the material. I had him for other classes and I wish I could go back and take his classes again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLGRAD
• 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:

one of the best teachers I have ever had. taught not only how to learn, but also how to teach:dedicated to creating assignments and courses for the sake of students - ideas of his own but never inflicted on students - most open-minded and professional possible. Take his class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I don't understand how this man got so many quality ratings. This man is attrocious. Several students will attest to this.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 20CCRITICISM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Kempton was my all time favorite english professor. I had him for several classes and would recommend him whole-heartedly for any English major. His zest for the subject is contagious. I still remember Dr. Faustus fondly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher, kind & generous & humorous guy. Lots of work, will def. challenge you, but he helps from start to finish and you'll learn SO much. His tests are wicked hard but if you study you'll do well and feel terrific!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

With Dr. Kemption, it is about learning. This is a tough course that changed the way I think about literature. Dr. Kempton is a great professor, who requires excellence and makes you want to deliver.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Learning to read Old English shouldn't be fun. That it is, is a testament to Dr. Kempton. I actually enjoyed translating way more lines than I had to for my term paper. A gruesome amount of work, but a good time & leaves you w/ a sense of accomplishment & something to brag about at coctail parties.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take this man's class. His midterm and final were hard, but I learned a lot in his class. Makes even the worst reading interesting. Great teacher, you can tell he really loves to teach.