Robert Burton - California State University Chico

Professor: Robert Burton

Department: TBD

College: California State University Chico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL340
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thank god he's retiring, second worst experience I've had at Chico state.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man is the absolute worst professor I've ever had the displeasure of interacting with. Arrogant doesn't begin to describe him. Weekly blog articles that are short essay length, vague grading rubric. He will not give you an A unless you stroke his oversized ego. Turn things in well before the due date or he will mark you down. DON'T TAKE IT

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL467
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has around 11 blogs and group presentations. Allows the blogs to be revised for higher grade. Grades fairly and offers extra credit. Be prepared to read a lot and participate in class discussions. Blogs make up a large % of grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Weekly blog posts are long, boring and graded very harshly. He also does not give feedback. Would not recommend to other students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL464
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I said "So Many Papers" because the weekly "blog posts" have to be minimum 750 words. Given a chance to make them up. He uses an emoji grading system on the blog posts, so I constantly had to look at the syllabus to see whether I got a 3 or 3.5 or whatever. DO THE BLOG POSTS EVERY WEEK. They are a HUGE part of your final grade. Real make or break.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL467
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's tough at grading but makes it clear that he wants you to write well-written blogs that look professional/interesting and prove that you've read the texts and have thought critically about them. He's British, so his humor is rather dry and sarcastic--I loved it. Very nice as long as you are respectful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take. No respect for students or their opinions. Super sarcastic and rude. Reading is heavy and the only aspect of the class I enjoyed, that had nothing to do with him. He grades writing assignments in emojis: winky face + glasses is an A while frowny face + smile is a C. Upset I wasted my limited time (and money) on a course like this.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Burton requires his students to write weekly. A lot work if you miss class it will hurt grade even if you complete all the work. I wouldn't take him again

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst teacher I've ever had. He is very rude and doesn't care about the students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL464
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rob Burton, while a very interesting instructor who is at times thought-provoking to listen to, I will not take again. He has a very weird grading scale. Reading specific blogs, which are the primary source of our grades in this class (60%), are graded not with letter grades or percentages, but rather "smiley-faces". He is also quite sarcastic.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The guy is a complete ass. He is rude to his students, if you come in late, need to use the bathroom or ask a question he makes a scene. But it is an easy class. He wont tell you your grade tho- you should just know it. ?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He grades really weird but there is enough opportunity for extra credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG300THAILAND
• 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:

10 Week Summer Study Abroad class in Chiang Mai, Thailand. NOT an Easy Class, but A+ was doable by completing the reading and finishing the 3 required weekly blogs and 5 hours of community service. One of the best experiences of my life. Tony Waters Combo + Rob Burton was great. At the end of classes you will end up being saddER, but wiseER. Got A+

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• 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:

took this for my theme class, tons of writing and reading but hey its english. Cultural events were actually very interesting and enjoyable I did a few extras of those... class time is just book discussion and I hope the soccer book is never used again and most people in the class feel the same way (he was very upset when he found this out)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

class is more like a book club, class was huge (about 100+ people). he'll call you out for talking or leaving early so dont do it (he'll actually stop class until you contribute). you learn a lot from the cultural events you attend. its hard to get into the grove of writing 2-4 pages a week in blogs because he wants them done a VERY CERTAIN WAY

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL353
• 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 class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rob is a good teacher. I loved this class because there were very few student and we just talked about multicultural lit and pedagogical standpoints. I enjoyed most of the books and the blogs were a good medium for homework. I would take another of Rob's class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL464
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was pointless...no more than a book club. Didn't learn a thing. Online blogs were a joke. As a teacher he was good. Not the most patient, gets a little frustrated when his point isn't getting across, but always means well. He cares about your grade and will work with you. Very helpful in office hours. I'd take him in another class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL464
• 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:

Rob Burton has his flaws, but he'll grow on you. His class is great - he always assigns great texts, leads interesting discussions, and the use of informal blogs for homework is fun and engaging. He can be irritable from time to time but I wouldn't take it personally. He's not such a cold fish one-on-one as he seems in class. Recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130
• 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:

He's is really passionate about his job, for an english class it was a piece of cake. I would recommend it to anyone. He is VERY easy going and cares. I felt bad not going to his classes. He doesn't assign much, but when he does make sure to do the work. He expects that and WILL call you out. GREAT CLASS.