Donald Blake - Binghamton University (SUNY)

Professor: Donald Blake

Department: TBD

College: Binghamton University (SUNY)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SCHL127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's an adorable old man, creates a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere in the classroom, knows a lot about the material, really passionate about English (especially poetry).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SCHL127
• 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:

Don is a great professor. He is always well prepared for class and tries to make lessons interesting. He really cares about his students, taking class with him was a great experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SCHL127
• 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:

Don is like the sweet old grandfather I never had. This year the class was basically an English class. You can tell he's very well read and loves English when written well! If you are a good writer you'll do fine, but if not, good luck! Overall, he discusses many interesting essays with his students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this was for short stories class. I went to class every single day and read every single story he assigned, but it wasnt enough. He gave the most impossible midterm acting as if we were masters students. no one finished it on time, his grading was hard, and he was not helpful at all. Avoid his classes he is boring and useless.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Blake was one of the worst teachers I had at Binghamton. Although my word will probably not matter considering all the other good comments but in my situation h was horrible at communicating with students and I personally felt like he never wanted to get to know you as a student. He's also definately not the best at being positive on things.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• 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:

Prof. Blake is really passionate about Poetry and I enjoyed this class. 2 Page papers due each week are pretty easy/straightforward. Go into office hours before its due and he'll correct everything so its an automatic grade bump when its due. Midterm is bleh but final is a breeze, speeches are easy. Got an A in the class but I worked for it

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Text book is a must! 2 page paper every week sometimes easy, sometimes hard depending on the topic. This class is easy to get a B in , but you must work hard to get an A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blake is very helpful. This is mainly a writing class, so if you are a good writer, you will be fine. He gives a lot of 2-page papers that count for about 45% of your grade so if you get As on those, you will do good in the class. Overall, he is a cool, reasonable teacher. You do not have to know anything about poetry to take this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• 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:

Very interesting class. He is very helpful and passionate about poetry. Take advantage of office hours and make sure to take down those little notes from class, cuz they are the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG117U
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about poetry. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you participate often he notices when you're missing. Class participation is everything, even glancing through the poems quickly before class will help you follow what's going on. One 500-word essay due each week, which is super easy and usually graded pretty leniently. Nice clas

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG117S
• 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:

Very passionate about poetry. Uses the Textbook alot therefore you must read the material-to get ready for POP QUIZZES- and yes their POP* lol Very nice guy tho- and makes the class somewhat very interesting. Worth taking

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG117S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was awesome! He is a really sweet and understanding professor. You should come to class prepared by reading the text and analyzing beforehand. Class participation is very important.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG117S
• 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 professor. He is a very interesting guy and knows poetry well. I loved his class and I learned a lot from it. You have to go to class in order to do well and pay attention and try hard...you should be ok. But if you're interested in poetry I highly suggest taking this class with Blake.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG117S
• 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:

Great class, Great guy. Pay attention in class and remember his little blurbs on each poem (THIS IS THE TEST!) He makes you write a short paper every week, but its usually an interesting topic, and he grades them very easily. Plus he values unique style quite a bit and gives you extra credit for novel ideas. The two tests are pretty tough thou

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG112P
• 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:

The class is a really good introductory class. Prof. Blake is really helpful and approachable if you have a problem - but you shouldn't. The class, for the most part, is really easy. His tests DO require a photographic memory though...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG112P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SUCKS SO MUCH. GIVE UP TEACHING. STOP BEING ASSISTANT DEAN. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD RETIRE AND GIVE YOUR STUDENTS PEACE OF MIND THAT YOU WILL NOT LONGER A PART OF THIS GOD AWFUL UNIVERSITY.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG112P
• 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:

Passionate about poetry, but is not open to other views or opinions--just agree with him. Has a habit to interpret poems wrong sometimes, but nonetheless provides great insight. Does not understand sad poetry. EASY CLASS!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG112P
• 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:

boring, hate poetry, but he's a decent teacher who is passionate about what he teaches. essays once a week, but if you do it, he'll give you Bs. very straighforward exams...make sure you have photographic memory

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 112P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, easy class, just a little boring. Only write one pages essays each week and then mini quizes every other week or so. I hate poetry but i'm surviving the class so i recomend him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 112P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Course was interesting and he definitely cared about our learning. Geat class to take for fun if you are into poetry. Papers once a week not that tough, he help alot with writing them.