Timothy Scherman - Northeastern Illinois University

Professor: Timothy Scherman

Department: TBD

College: Northeastern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG218
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good lecturer. Outside the classroom very helpful and inspirational. Encourages group discussions. Very polite and understanding.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL372
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The big project at the end was TOUGH. There's not a lot of work due to the huge project at the end. But he cares for participation so read the books and join the discussion in class. A couple short papers, no final, and midterm on the books we read 1st half. He cares mostly for effort on the project, so put it in. My favorite professor at NEIU!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG372ENG219
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Scherman really helped me learn about important authors. This class is a lot of reading, studying, and memorizing.. but trust me, it's so worth it because as an English major you HAVE to know some of these important figures! Looking back now, I know why he taught the way he did. He cares so much & pushes you to do your best.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL345
• 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:

Scherman is one of the few professors that engages with his students, and teaches with passion. In any of his classes, you have to TRY. He cares about what your takeaways are in his class, and pushes you to achieve your greatest work. If you wish to earn your degree with pure knowledge, take his class. If you're going to slack off, don't bother.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EGL345
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor! He is great at explaining everything and there is a passion that he carries himself with while teaching that really makes the material interesting. He is very smart and offers great insights while explaining subject matter. I have taken many classes with this professor, by far my favorite professor in the English department.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG219
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Extremely smart, straight shooter - his classes are tough but he will almost always give you a chance to improve your grade if you show him that you're willing to work for it. Attendance not specifically mandatory, but you will struggle if you don't make it to class regularly.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG219
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Will always take time to helpclarify assignments. Very knowledgeable. Considers all opinions. Tells it like it is... "It is hard to get an A in my class." Read the material, be original and honest with your writing and share what you think in class and you should do fine. Scherman is brilliant and humble. Has a calm, thoughtful demeanor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG372
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Scherman is the best! His lectures or discussions on the assigned readings are always insightful, leaving you excited about literature. He is the best at what he does. I have enjoyed 3 rewarding courses with him. The class won't be easy, but will be well worth you time and money.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• 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:

Scherman is a great professor. He is easy to approach if you need extra help and offers a lot of great advice for new English majors.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• 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:

He's a very knowledgeable teacher who cares a lot about what he teaches. He's also really encouraging to the students in class. You can see him trying to put a positive spin on even the most off-the-mark comments made in class. Easy? No. But you will learn a lot in his classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL345
• 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:

BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. I've now taken four different classes with him an he's made me feel more confident with my switch to English English as my major. Love love love Dr. Scherman!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG210METHODS
• 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:

When I first saw Dr. Scherman, he appeared to be an enforcer. As the semester rolled on, however, I found him to be extremely helpful and very generous with granting time extensions on assignments. His comments on rough drafts are very helpful, and they were crucial in helping me to craft my improved final drafts. I would take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• 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 knowledgeable and enthusistic about his job. There was a lot of material to cover and endless blackboard activities required but these writing assignments turned out to be rewarding in the end. Afterall practice makes perfect. Though he is demanding, and he constantly pushes you further, it is only because he wants you to achieve success.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL313
• 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've had Dr. Scherman for two classes, Practical Criticism and American Literary Renaissance and he is by far the best professor I've had at NEIU. He is infinitely interesting and does his best to bring to life what can be dry material and make it appealing, and better yet, relevant. He explains things thoroughly and expectations are clear.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What makes his class challenging is that his lectures feel unorganized. Like he isn't sure which quotes he wanted to explain (lots of page flipping to find quotes). Do the reading. Attend class. Try to grasp the connections between different authors! VERY smart and clearly loves this subject. Responds fast to email. Allows revision!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG345
• 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:

I'm fine with having difficult courses, but the delivery that he uses is simply not conducive to learning. He laughs continually at his own jokes, which are far from humorous, and he is incredibly arrogant-With his Duke degree and all...I'd suggest finding another instructor for this course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Everyone moans about taking this course, but since it is a requirement you may as well take it with a professor who knows criticism inside and out. A little contradicting and elitist at times, but tackle ALL of the reading and you should survive

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL484
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's open to new ideas, especially after to grasp the basics. He's definitely not easy, but it's mostly because he wants you to feel the accomplishment of earning what you got. That on its own makes the exhaustion and occasional aggravation completely worth taking a class with Scherman.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG219
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His classes are not easy, so if you want an easy A, don't take him. He doesn't really tell you what will be the the tests, so you have to know everything. I didn't find him arrogant; just really smart. Good sense of humor. Attendance not mandatory. Bottom line: he's hard, but fair. You'll have to work HARD for an A, but you'll learn a ton.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I have completed many classes with him and he is one of the best in the dept. He chooses to teach here because he cares. He is highly knowledagble, fair, and doesn't like slackers.