Greg Winch - Temple University

Professor: Greg Winch

Department: TBD

College: Temple University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Winch made class very interesting. I would change was th movie, American Pie. This inappropriate for young girls to watch with their professor. He should say ask the class before you watch the movie, and tell them there is fowl language would they be offended watching the movie in class and can watch it on their own or pick another movie.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG3231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Even though I loved his personality and passion for the subject and books we read, Professor Winch was not very helpful with essays or exams. He did not give any feedback for exams, so it was difficult to determine how to improve. He was a tough grader, especially for exams, without much explanation.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Winch is a great guy who has a very good understanding of what he is teaching. All of the readings that he makes you do will help with the 4 reading responses and 4 essays for the class. Overall, good class and I would recommend as long as you get your work done.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest Professors on the face of planet Earth. This man is a riot, he's smart as hell, and I never wanted to miss one of his classes. The discussions he provided in class helped me learn so much about the literature we focused on. I cannot give this man enough praise for doing such a fantastic job.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Winch was an amazing professor. He knows so much about the content he is teaching. I took him both semesters my freshman year and he seriously helped me so much with adjusting to college, and with my writing. Seriously a great professor and I'm going to miss him!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• 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:

Such a knowledgeable person. Gives a new take on the books and philosophizes about life. Really makes you think critically. Enjoyed the class and would deff take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor with lots of knowledge on English. He's really down to earth, so all of his lectures sometimes get pretty fun at times. He's the type of professor to talk nonsense with the class if you guys wanted to, but without wasting the class time. His grading scheme is straightforward, but the papers make you think. Totally doable tho.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Winch is an amazing professor and his class really opens your eyes to extremely interesting topics and concepts that you could potentially get very invested in. He holds a lot of open discussions that are both engaging and informative. Definitely one of the best teachers I've ever had!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style is old-fashioned; you'll have individual conferences with him on each of the 3 essays(5, 6, 8 pages) and he requires active participation and attendance. The reading is enjoyable, but the writing is burdensome. He wants you to write about what he says in class, so take notes. He's openly liberal and it influences his discussion.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches three novels throughout the semester that he knows really well. You discuss the novels during class and even watch the movies afterward! Take notes and use everything he says in your reading responses and essays. He is not too open to different opinions, but he respects your take and requires participation and attendance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Winch provides great feedback on essays and gives really good essay prompts. He is very caring and gives great lectures, the more you agree with what he's saying the easier the essays and class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• 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 winch is funny! he enlightens the class, he seems sarcastic at first but once you get yo know him he's a nice old guy with a big brain full of things. Great english teacher, he teacher you from a different level. Other than Shakespeare and other boring readings he focuses on things like gender and food.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Winch is great! try to agree with him though... he doesn't like opinions that don't agree with his.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher, hands down the best english teacher I've had at Temple. The classes are always fun/thought provoking, books he assigns are interesting, overall a great class and teacher. Not necessarily a easy A but overall a pretty "easy going" class, the only major assignment being the portfolio that I believe are required in all english classes

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Winch is an outstanding teacher/person who doesn't let the stressors of life influence his teaching, he is courteous too students allowing them to express their desired point ads a good touch of humor into the curriculum toaid the learning, and is in more than one way a major part of my life desitions are based solemnly on him. Thanks Mr. Winch

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! I'm not much of a speaker and very shy, but I believe his classes are very interesting. I felt like my writing was sliding a bit in college, but with his critical analysis and help, you'll write an amazing paper! He provides extra sources that you can use for your papers and he also lets us watch movie adaptions of novels in class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Winch is such an amazing, down-to-earth guy! He is my favorite teacher at Temple. I never liked English, but I LOVED his class. He made each lecture so interesting! He does not follow the usual 802 curriculum, he chooses books about violence. His essays are long but he's very helpful. I would take any class with Mr. Winch again in a heartbeat!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Winch for 0701 and 0802, and he's a really great guy. All of 0802 novels are about violence, and you actually watch the film adaptations for two of them. His essays are pretty tough, but he will provide insightful feedback during the one-on-one conferences. He's also got a great sense of humor, try to not get discouraged by his massive beard.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is AMAZING, but DON'T TAKE IT IF YOU DON'T LIKE SCARY PEOPLE. Three novels, three essay drafts you'll later revise. I actually learned stuff in this English class! Dr. Winch has a Socratic method of teaching, and our class discussions are fascinating. I'm so glad I signed up for this class; it has made me start thinking a different way.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Winch is really an amazing guy. I came into college with little to no interest in English, his class taught me to think differently. You have to write four big essays and four mini reading response essays. His readings are long, but interesting. He keeps lectures upbeat. I liked him so much that I registered to have him for ENG 0802!!!