Dibakar Barua - Golden West College

Professor: Dibakar Barua

Department: TBD

College: Golden West College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gives boring, long lectures that made me almost fall asleep a few times. He doesn't tell students in person about important assignments, like a 100 point essay. Not even a casual mention of it for a whole month. If you want your students to pass, ACTUALLY TELL THEM WHAT'S GOING ON! He is extremely vague and hardly engages with students. BEWARE.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable , understanding, willing to help, gives very good feed back, his lectures are very interesting, if you actually read, overall amazing professor!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dibakar is by far the most in depth professor in English that I've ever had. Warning, there's a lot of essays you have to turn in, one almost every week around 900-1100 words each. There are also quizzes every other class on the readings but they're very short and easy. By far the best English110 professor on campus.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• 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 is an amazing prof and has a wealth of knowledge in regards to literature. A very understanding and kind professor as well. Take him and you won't regret it

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is overall very laid back and unstructured. Prof Barua's expectations with essays are very unclear, however, he is very understanding and easy to talk to. Make sure to always come to class and to complete all your journal assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• 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. Barua is an easy, chill professor. There are 6 take home essays & 2 in class essay tests. Although it seems like lots of papers, the prompts are really EASY as long as you take notes in class. He can also revises your paper within a few minutes and helps you succeed. No homework besides reading (optional) & essays. Final was easy. TAKE HIM

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher as long you talk with him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: G280
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about his subjects. Difficult to hear, sit close if you have hearing problems or focus issues. Lectures are good, but often times very boring. No rubrics or grading guides -- just do your best and you will get a passing grade. Funny and nice, but lacks any structure to the class. Passes off discussions to students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his course during the winter session. He's very nice. English is my weakness but he makes it convenient for me. I often come to his office to ask him to help me with my essay. He is always ready for that and gives good feedback. He also allows to revise essays and give extra credit opportunity, which are great offers to boost your grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very chill, a fairly easy grader, very boring, attendance matters and will be used as extra credit to bump up your grade at the end. I got an A- without reading a single story (only online summaries), but I wouldn't recommend doing what I did. You learn leftwing concepts: feminism/patriarchy, gender, and critiquing European colonialism.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Barua is super chill. I would definitely take him again. Fairly easy grader, nothing too hard. 3 take-home essays and 1 in-class final. Show up to class everyday and you'll receive extra credit for outstanding attendance (which could boost your grade up to the next letter).

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL155
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class has inspired me to pursue literature as a major. Professor's Barua's lectures were incredibly informative and eye opening. An object lesson in how to appreciate, enjoy, and teach literary works.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLG110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

An easy instructor. Does not make things complicated. Clear enough on the subject. definitely recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor, definitely recommended . awesome teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

On the first week of class, sat eyes wide, mouth (most likely) open just in awe of what he was saying. My amazed facial expressions lasted throughout the whole semester as he explained every piece of material beautifully! You HAVE to read the material, and if you do, and participate, you will do great. He's an amazing teacher! Take him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very manageable class. He's very insightful and helps you develop your writing. Interesting stories and he gives a good analysis/promotes discussion amongst students. I suggest taking this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Challenging at times but really teaches you how to critically think and go beyond the surface. I highly recommend this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Barua the semester before I transferred and it was an amazing way to leave Golden West. The syllabus is a wide range and every single selection is a good read! Barua himself is mostly pretty laid-back but he has his moments that are just hilarious. Enjoyable and totally doable. I'm at ucla now and I still apply what I learned from him here.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am currently taking him for english 110 winter intersession. He is very nice, clear and informative. Buy the book and all you do in class is analyze short stories from the book. He is kind of old but is funny sometimes. This is only four weeks so he will assign you an essay and you have one day to do it. But is pretty simple. Take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Barua is not a particularly high-energy professor, but his wealth of knowledge certainly makes up for it. As long as you can write well and keep up with the readings, you'll fare well in the class. I definitely recommend this class if you're really invested in learning the historical context of early American literature.