Scott Jarvis - Hofstra University

Professor: Scott Jarvis

Department: English

College: Hofstra University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jarvis' class was okayy! His class was easy, just three papers. And he gives extra credit if you go to the writing center, so that helps! Class material and topic was interesting though! He really tries to get students to participate. Just didnt like how we spent the last few classes reading something we didn't need to write about!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jarvis is a great professor, but grading is very paper-heavy. He gives re-writes, but you have to work very hard for a good grade. Interesting subject topic, but gets boring quickly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WSC001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's hilarious and the class has a lot of discussion which is fun. he gives really good feedback, grades pretty fast, and give extra credit if you go to the writing center. just make sure you do at least the first half of the assigned reading bc he WILL call on you. plus im trans and he made sure to call me by the right name which was awesome.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jarvis is definitely one of the best WSC teachers you can take. The class was pretty easy, and he makes the lecture interesting so your not bored sitting there. His grading is easy and he gives you an extra 5 points for the draft and an extra 5 points for the re write if you go to the writing center.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WSC02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great teacher! Very intelligent, makes class interesting, doesn't give an absurd amount of homework and is overall just a great person.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WSC02
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Jarvis is one of the best teachers I have had at Hofstra. His grading is really fair and he gives you extra credit for going to the writing center for both your first draft and final draft. His lectures are very interesting, and the subjects he chooses are very relevant. I would definitely recommend taking him for any writing or English class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had at Hofstra. He forms the class in a way that is highly enjoyable. It is heavy in reading but he makes it interesting to read. He constantly cracks jokes and keeps the class alive. As long as you show up to class, participate in discussion, give your opinion. QUESTION WHAT HE SAYS, he enjoys that.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

From my experience, writing composition courses bore students to tears. Professor Jarvis is so good at his job; he made each class exciting, interesting, and educational. I looked forward to getting up at 9am for his class, and always had a fun and enjoyable time. He is very knowledgeable in all areas of English, Grammar, Writing, and Psychology.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WSC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just start participating so the class goes more smoothly. Asks questions that are difficult to answer (and always follows your answer with another question), but well worth it. He makes a Distribution requirement go by fast.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly the nicest and funniest professor I've met at Hofstra so far. Extremely helpful with everything, and will explain everything down to the specifics to make sure you understand. Keeps class interesting and entertaining.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome Professor. I had an amazing time in his class and actually looked forward to it. Definitely take him if you can! He teaches you a lot and you'll have fun doing it. He is very willing tow work with you and if you screw up your paper you can rewrite it for a better grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hilarious Professor. Had a great time in his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

It was great and I learned a lot

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WSC02
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Jarvis is a great professor. He's really fair about his grading. He also let's you rewrite your essay and give you extra credit for going to the writing center. All you need to do for homework is read. Really easy class. He also tries to joke around so it's not too boring.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• 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:

Absolute pleasure to be in this class. Read all of the literature out loud with the passion to teach, which kept the class captivated. No midterm, no final - Just writing papers that are actually interesting to write. Not at all a "snooze fest." -- If rac.ist comments were made, they have to do with analyzing the text being read at the time. 10/10

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I showed up to his class and just sat there while he read the entire reading assignments out loud to the class. Re-wrote every essay, no midterm, basically one big snooze fest. He will take the time to work with you if you ask. Made race-ist comments and singled students out which was awkward and uncomfortable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WSC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he makes the class very interesting and helps his students engage in his discussions. you cn aget away with not readingthe material and playing with your phone all the time. that's what you want to hear so take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WCS2
• 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:

I loved this class!! I'm from the Ukraine and I had a summer class with him. It was a very compelling class and the teacher really motivated me to excel beyond my goals. I highly recommend him and all his classes!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL127
• 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:

Such a great professor! He's very into what he teaches, and makes everything interesting. He goes through everything you will need to know, and get the students involved.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WSC002
• 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:

Best professor I've had yet by far... Class is interesting and discussion based, but not difficult. He picks apart everything you were supposed to do for hw during the next class so you don't really have to do the readings. He's a really good devil's advocate as well. Anddd the British accent is pretty entertaining.