Kevin Boon - Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto

Professor: Kevin Boon

Department: TBD

College: Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG202A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very few assignments are given, so one bad quiz could bring down your grade by a lot. Few writing assignments, and he is not specific about how you can improve on them, etc. Does not get back to you for 2-3 days via email, and is not specific about what he wants in his assignments, examples are very vague, and barely follows the textbook.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've only had him for a short time, and he seems ok so far, but he could be more entertaining and not try so hard to please the students/ gain their attention. He has many things to say about additional topics, but none that seem to do with the actual subject of the class. I do enjoy his vulgar language and reminiscent stories from time to time.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMLIT122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid if you can. Tons of reading and papers throughout. Syllabus is unclear. Expectations are way too high and Prof isn't very helpful. Major regrets.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HONOR297H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy! Interesting honors seminar. Has interesting discussions!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

Boon deserves a tamale!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you are a writer, or an artist, and embody some form of madness in your imagination (this is a good thing) then you will get along with Boon. His trip is that he believes that there is always room for improvement in whatever it is you're writing, no matter how brilliant or perfect you think it is. Fantastic professor-- very diplomatic.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Boon speaks code very well. Magnificent instructor, must take at least one of his classes at some point.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• 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:

Boony Tunes Rocks!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have a serious desire to learn how to write fiction, Dr. Boon is your man. He will provide insider knowledge and wisdom on the rules to writing great fiction. Dr. Boon will also provide objective constructive criticism on anything you write. I've never seen such precise clarity and non bias in any other professor, anywhere, ever.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL001
• 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:

Hard Grader

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the best teacher I've had in college. I've gone on to a different campus and haven't had class with Boon for years. I didn't appreciate him at first because I didn't have too many other teachers to compare him to. Now I do. He motivates you to think and doesn't push any agenda besides whats in the curriculum, and that is a rare find.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL202D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can safely say that Boon's class has been of the most useful to me here at University Park. He's really not a hard grader compared to most of the people here. Unless you're lazy, you'll do fine. I can honestly say that thanks to his class, I was able to land my dream job. Work your butt off in this class, it is worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG202DENG015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Boon was by far the most influential teacher I have ever had. He taught me the things that every student needs to know about college that isn't written in any books. The knowledge and experience he shared is priceless. I feel he helped me refocus to what needed to be done. He is tough but for good reason. He's fascinating and entertaining.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

im a junior now and boons english class is one of the few that i can remember significantly and that still helps me today. he is very challenging and grades very tough but only to prepare you for main higher level classes where he seems like an easy grader. he is one of kind..also a great musician and writer

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH202D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NOT AN EASY A! Probably my most difficult class to date, and probably the most rewarding as well. He challenges you in such a way that it will bring out a new side to you. His grading policy is great: he allows you to rewrite most of the assignments any number of times, until you get the grade you want. Hilarious, his swearing is like poetry.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

great ideas, hardass

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL202D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a really challenge, but probably the most benifical class you will have in your college career. Dr. Boon its and excellent teacher, that is about to justify his teachings through real world experiences.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has a well deserved reputation for being a tough grader - only because he expects you to do your best. He seems to really enjoy teaching and works hard to help students get the most out of the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

as long as you go to class and take part in lecture, it's a very easy course. he's very interesting. but if you don't like a lot of swearing, this teacher isn't for you

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the difficulty of his quizzes/exams is offset by the fact that he constantly swears in lecture... four stars,