James Fowler - University of Central Arkansas

Professor: James Fowler

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Arkansas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2318
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are few grades. I wrote down almost everything said in class, and the tests were easy As. There are 2 passage quizzes (you match quotes to their stories/poems) which are kind of difficult unless you really study. I enjoyed the class though.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2390
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him if you want an easy A. I enjoy drama and theatre but this class is very difficult for me. Our only grades are from tests and quizzes. He gives no homework and expects you to know every single detail about the play. I'm in Intro to Drama and he treats it like it's a post-grad class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL5364
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his graduate level course on English Fairy Tales. He's full of lit-nerd humor & other puny items. I enjoyed it, but some may not. He's big on knowledge of the era. He forces student to know context of the era when analysing literature. Review literature & important authors before you take this class if you want an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGLIT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was unimpressed. We had only 4 grades the entire course and 2 of them were within the last few weeks of the semester so it was really hit or miss with your grade. He expects you to know everything about English Literature. He gives passage quizzes which are essentially quotation identification and are extremely hard. Would not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fowler expects you to work, but if you show up to class, you can do that work very easily. Expect to do a lot of reading! He is a very smart professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2306
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler is amazing! He is so passionate about what he does and that makes it easy to learn. Attendance is mandatory but if you have an emergency (like i did) he is very willing to work with you. The stories he chooses are interesting, but be sure to read every night and write the paragraph because that will be a grade later. Will take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2380
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler is an awesome guy who is really passionate about what he does. He's very knowledgeable about poetry and wants his students to be able to better understand it as well. You recite 2 poems from memory, you have a quiz every couple of weeks (if you read the book, which is easy, its fine), and a midterm and final where you analyze a poem.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This man is brilliant, but he expects you to be brilliant as well. This is a sophomore class and he treats it like a post grad course. 400pts total, 2 exams=100 each. 3 recitations=50 each. 5 quizzes=10 each. The exams are essays over poems he picks, the recitations are memorized poems to be recited aloud in class and the quizzes are IMPOSSIBLE.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHLIT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler treats us like graduate students and expects us to know everything about the era and literature when coming into the class. His expectations are way too high for a level 2 class. His tests are a joke. Not in an easy way; Quite the opposite. They are incredibly difficult even if you study. Attendance is mandatory and he will drop you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2306
• 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:

He's an ok teacher! Reading is mandatory in order to pass the class. Every reading will be discussed in class so pay attn, because they will also be on the small 10 point quizzes. I wouldn't take him again, but he's reasonable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2317
• 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. Reading is a must. Tests all writing and are pretty challenging. Very few grades given so make sure you take good notes. GO TO CLASS he gives very good explanations on the readings assigned.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WLIT2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler was a great instructor. You might think you don't have to read the material - which was always worth the read anyway - but if no one reads there's no productive discussion and then everyone's time has been wasted. He gives really good analyses and explainations. Highly recommend. Will take subsequent classes of his.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

okay...he takes role. he likes class participation. stay up on the reading or you will have a hard time. the quizes are easy with fill in the blank and matching but you have to read. at first, he was very hard for me to follow and talked in circles a little, but I learned how to listen to him after a while and liked the class. oh...and it's a give

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WLDLIII
• 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:

Wonderful class:) He gives thorough notes so you don't really have to read and he is a very interesting guy. Highly recommend him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG2310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found Fowler uninspirational, especially for his Lit II class. The material was amazing, but his skills in teaching lacked passion. The tests are hard and have tons of quotes, so read closely.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WLIT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, very fun to listen to. The stories are interesting and you really don't have to read them because he gives very in depth notes. Highly recommend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Many times the stories we read I didn't enjoy at all until he began explaining them in the amazing way he does. You have to read but he does break everything down pretty well. Tests are essay format mostly but just listen in class and you will do fine. Attendence is a must and he never missed a day!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2306
• 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:

Dr. Fowler required you to be in class. His attendance policy is strict. If you read the stories, which are somewhat interesting, you should do well in the course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLPOET
• 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:

I adored his classes. He is an extremely competent teacher and expects your best so don't wimp out on his classes if you take them. A few tests (mostly essay or "short" answer) and a term paper. What a brilliant man! He was the highlight of my education. And that smile really lights-up his face...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG2305
• 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:

He Brings a Sam's Diet Coke to every class!!!! It cracks me up......Dr. Fowler is one of the greatest English minds at UCA. He has brilliant insight. The class is not as hard as you would think as long as you keep up with your readings. Even if you dont, he breaks down every peice of your reading so you will understand.