Michael Hoberman - Fitchburg State University

Professor: Michael Hoberman

Department: English

College: Fitchburg State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIT2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, encourages in-depth, genuinely enjoyable group discussions and had us read really interesting material. Introduced many of us to the genre of ethnography, which he is quite experienced in, having written in the field himself. As long as you have solid points in your essays and participate you'll do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you dont like getting called on randomly dont take this teacher!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMERLIT1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad professor, but his instructions on homework and papers tend to be confusing/lacking in information on what to do. He's good at teaching in the classroom setting, though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

14 essays over the entire course 2 readings a week Most learn how to analyze how a writer writes in order to make their argument Highly reccomend taking this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do all the papers and put effort into them, you should pass. You just have to ask him how he wants it and write it according to his prompt. He gives really good feedback and advice on what to do to make your paper better for the final draft. He always will answer questions and helps guide you to write your paper through activities in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chooses great books with deep meanings. He is a professor that cares about his students. He is one of FSU's ABSOLUTE BEST! I am grateful to have had the experience of being one of his students. He is down to earth and extremely personable. Will take as much time with a student as is needed. That is RARE!

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His midterm and final are impossible to study for but his classes are good. They really make you think. Participation is a must. You will never read more in your life.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3880
• 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:

Dr. Hoberman is a wonderful professor and an all around great guy. He was clear in explaining the content of the class(Folklore in America, yet he was laid back in his approach, and very helpful. He does encourage participation but never made anyone feel foolish. I was honestly sad to see the class end.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT2000
• 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:

This class was basically a group discussion. It was easy to participate, and whatever you said, he would adjust to make sound amazing. This class helped me become a better analyst. I learned a lot in this class. It turned out to be a better class than expected.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3880
• 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:

had him for Folklore, not a fan of the Toelken book he used, but in my opinion he is one of the best english professors on campus. he really opened my eyes to a subject i had never even been aware of. he is enthusiastic about his material and helpful towards students. he tries to make his class as stress free as possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AMERLIT1
• 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:

One of the best professors I have ever had at FSC! As long as you do the reading, and participate in class you will succeed. He is very helpful and interesting, and just overall a great guy! If i could have Professor Hoberman for every single course, i would! :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Raise your hand a lot-even if you have nothing important to say. He'll twist it around and make it sound deep.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FOLKLORE
• 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:

Took him for the graduate class in folklore. Such a great teacher. He's obviously very engaged in this field and wants to stress the usefulness and beauty of it. Easy on the eyes, but married and faithful. Good teacher, explains things well, lots of reading and writing, may seem like busywork but you'll see the logic behind the madness.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1200
• 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:

grades easily. he is a good teacher and tries to keep the class interesting. however there is alot of work in the class but if you do the work and try he will give you a good grade

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AMERLIT
• 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:

Dr. Hoberman is a fantastic teacher. He's kind, diligent with subject matter, but will take the time to help a student out. He's helping me with my MA thesis now and I really appreciate his help. Plus he is a ADORABLE! But that's a non-issue since he's MARRIED!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRIT1
• 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, especially helpful if you enjoy writing. I would recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WRITINGII
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, very laid back. Better than other professors for this class from what I've heard, and you won't fall asleep. Very easy grader, but that could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how serious of a writer you are. Also, feels like he has to be your friend--whether you want him to or not! :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WRITERSOF20TH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good guy and makes class fun!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's awesome!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WRITING2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Confusing class. Should've taken it with someone else.