Robert Nagel - Auburn University

Professor: Robert Nagel

Department: English

College: Auburn University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself was usually very laid back and fun, but Professor Nagel is a tough grader, and rarely ever gives As on papers. You have to participate and you can only miss 4 classes unexcused before he fails you. Textbook is required for homework/reading assignments. Wouldnt take him if youre looking for an easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very cool person, but a terrible teacher. Claims all the information you need for your papers is on the rubric but even when you think you follow the rubric he will still give you a B. Worst part is he won't tell you your grade in the class at all until you see it on your transcript. He acts like he is so chill but he grades papers so hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

PARTICIPATE PARTICIPATE PARTICIPATE!!! If you participate in his class you will get a much better grade not only because of participation but because of how he grades papers. He is a very relaxed guy and makes class fun. We essentially talk the entire class period and it makes it very interesting and go by very quick. Take him 100% if you can.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMP2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nagel is so awesome. He is a very unique guy, making each class exciting, interesting, and engaging. The work for this class was also not tedious as other composition classes I have been in, and was also quite enjoyable. I highly recommend taking any of Mr. Nagel's classes and getting to know such an entertaining and enjoyable guy as he.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Follow his instruction sheets and grading rubric exactly. Pay attention to what he says he wants during class. PARTICIPATE! It's 15% of your grade and the only reason I didn't get an A. He's random and a little weird, but its very entertaining. Papers are very informal. He really pushes appealing to your audience so peer edits happen often.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMP2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Pay attention to details and cover sheets for papers- he tells you what he is looking for and will listen if you ask questions. Write informally, saying things such as "like" in papers is totally encouraged! Your class will be really close by the end of the semester if you have fun with it. Final is an informal speech w food!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"I don't give A's" he literally said that to us on the first day. I got A's on every paper and assignment but he still gave me a B in the class. He was kinda creepy toward some of the girls in our class and kept asking one if she spoke Hindi just because she was of Indian descent. Uncomfortable class experience.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great man. Honestly one of the best professors Ive ever taken and I heard hes teaching a literature class next semester so Im definitely going to take it. Hes a really caring understanding professor and will listen to you and help you with everything. Basically tells you how to cite your sources on research papers and lets you write informal.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You write informally, so throw out everything you learned in high school about writing, because those rules don't apply. You have 4 papers, and small homework assignments from the book every so often. Participation really matters, its 15% of your grade. If you make sure to follow his rubric and engage in class, you'll be good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I will admit he's pretty humorous, but he will call you out if your dozing off. Unclear what he wants in your paper, and sadly you find out when you get it back after its graded. You do have some homework assignments weekly, but its short and easy. Advice: put everything listed on the rubric in your essay, he follows the rubric very strictly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

UNPREDICTABLE CLASS. PRO: Very laid back & we can cuss in papers & what not so thats cool, but the dude is never clear with what he wants. CON: You will be up all night slaving over this amazing paper & get it back and make a B-. Ridiculous. He also loves class discussion & involvement which is fun until he calls ppl out and makes things uncomfy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT2210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A real gem, Mr. Nagel is most likely not like the average literature professor. The class is surprisingly relaxed, and there aren't a large amount of essays, rather participation and discussion are the center of his classes. Definitely speak up in his class - but don't worry, it's not hard to do.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What a guy! If you love humor and puns, you'll love him! Forget everything you learned about formal writing and pack as much humor as possible. Listen to what he wants and do it EXACTLY and you'll be fine. Ask a lot of questions and if you have something remotely interesting about yourself, milk it for all it's worth.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMP1020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Nagel is super chill, all of his essays are relaxed. Tells you exactly what he wants on the essay, you just need to pay attention and its all good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you care about your grade, you need to drop this class immediately. You will not succeed no matter how hard you try. Why? Because he doesn't tell you what to do or what you're doing wrong. You don't even know your grade until finals come out...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMP1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Easily the worst English professors I have ever had high school or college. You will learn absolutely nothing in this class, and you will be graded 100% on how he is feeling that day. He gives absolutely no basis for his papers. Also, he is uber liberal. His grading was clearly slanted so us girls did better overall in the class. Overall not fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a funny guy and likes to make class interesting. He gives extra credit for participation and random questions he asks in class. His essay's aren't particularly hard he's just never very clear when talking about the topic. It would be a really good idea to see him during office hours and ask questions, he'll probably like you more for it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMP1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the weirdest class I have ever taken haha. Your papers are informal, and you are supposed to use first and second person in all of them. Trust me if you take a class with Professor Nagel it will be like nothing you've ever seen.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a laid back teacher, and an even more laid back grader. All you have to do is hand him an essay and you'll get a passing grade. BUT the instructions he gives are very unclear. It's hard to tell what he wants you to write about (Like if he wants you to argue a subject or analyze it). He loves to cover 'controversial' topics, so be warned.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Writing papers isn't my thing but he made the class very interesting, and since it was of interest to me I put more effort into it. Basically your whole grade is papers, but if you follow the rubric given its hard to not make at least a B. Compared to other comp. teachers, Nagel is excellent and I would take his class again.