Professor: Philip Graham
Department: Writing
College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: CW404
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I feel overall he is pretty average of a teacher. He would give some basic suggestions on how to improve our stories, but ultimately it was up to us what we did with them, as it should be. I didn't feel as if I could actually express my true thoughts or opinions in his class and to him, which is a shame since it was a workshopping class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: CW404
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a good guy, but he's too nice and sugar coats a lot of his comments. He says "I liked the story a lot" after every workshop, which gives that comment no weight. He made an exception for someone who didn't deserve it, so he's also a pushover but I'm not convinced he will push you to become a better writer. In his class, that's really on you.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: CW404
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Graham believes he is a good creative writing instructor and I suppose it's good at least someone believes it. While his syllabus lays out harsh rules that promise an engaging class, he lets the students get away with almost anything. If you want your writing to improve, don't take creative writing with Philip Graham.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: CWA
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Graham is an incredible professor and mentor. He keeps the classroom flowing with positive energy. I was always happy to come to class. If you are a creative writing major- take class with Graham!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: CW104
- 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:
Philip Graham is an amazing professor!!! Take his classes. He is a fantastic writer with an endless store of interesting stories... class is never boring. He will give you an A if you care about the class and can write well.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: CW
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent story teller.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: RHET
- 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:
Hated him when I had him, but once I became an English teacher myself, I realized what he was trying to tell me in my senior year of college. I was a bruised writer for years until I taught in a classroom. Now I get it & am grateful for his direct, to-the-point, criticism. In retrospect, I deserved the "C" in my major class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ENG322
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the most inspirational and informative instructors I ever had. He is honest, encouraging, demanding, and sensitive to the needs and requirements of the budding writer. He knows what it means to be a writer, and imparts his knowledge effectively.
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