John Culbert - University of California Irvine

Professor: John Culbert

Department: TBD

College: University of California Irvine

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FREN221
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was the biggest disappointment. The syllabus wasn't even prepared when the semester started, he changed many things on us multiple times. Highly disorganized. Spoke english way to often for a french course. Would never take a class with him ever again. He was not helpful at all, his lectures were unplanned and never clear.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CL102W
• 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:

Whoa, I think he gave most of us an A in the class from what I gather. Interesting way of teaching: he weaves together the ideas and opinions voiced by the students. The books were slightly difficult; some refused outright to read the Genet. He seems such a nice guy. Too bad he has since left UCI.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CL8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty boring to sit through, but the good thing is if you take really good notes, you can will have all the info you need for the papers. Attendance is mandatory. Act interested and try to participate. The grade consists of two papers.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM1B
• 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:

Really cool instructor! Even though this was his first time teaching HumCore discussion he brought up a lot of supplementary texts that were relevant to what we were learning which showed that he was always actively thinking about the curriculum and how to make it easier for students to relate to. Easy grader on essays. Really nice guy too.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUMCORE
• 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:

Lenient and helpful, pretty generous with grades. Class sort of lacks structure but once you get used to it it's cake. The lectures are quite intesresting and he does a good job of connecting it to current events

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CAR50A
• 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:

This class was basically torture to go to. It was extremely boring, but all you had to do were 6 1-2 page papers and a final paper. Culbert tended to just mumble about the text, but it did not matter because the papers were on the books and what you read, not what he lectured on. If you’re looking for something interesting I do not recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CL50A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is really awesome and he totally gets his points across. The way that he lectures makes you feel more involved in the course and I really enjoyed his class. It made me think of changing my major.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CL8FRENCH50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of my favorite profs. If I could, I would take him every quarter. Readings are always fun and interesting, and class is all about discussion.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMPLIT104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this class is awesome. He is really into what he teaches. I totally recommend him. He is a very fair grader. Show interest in the class, do readings and you'll be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i enjoyed his teaching style, how it encourages student participation. if your class doesnt participate, then dont expect an awesome class. you get what you put into the course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMLIT8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is pretty cool. All readings are interesting, and relevant to the course. Class is set up around discussion of the readings, so it can be interesting or boring depending on the type of students in your class. Overall, the class is pretty interesting

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMLIT50A
• 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:

the readings in this class weren't too bad. he's a nice guy that wants us to participate and understand. his assignments were fairly easily graded and he really reads what you write and wants to give you helpful feedback. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMPLIT50A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is so kickback and easy. But I still learned a whole lot. This is how school should always be.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CL50A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

omigosh. this has got to be THE MOST BORING teacher ever. i'm taking him this quarter for cl50a and i donot think i'll make it through because of his monotone rambling voice. the ppl commenting above have got to be describing a different teacher!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great stuff. inspiring discussions. really helped me connect theory to the novels. good advice about grad school.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

incredibly inspiring. definately one of the best experiences at uci. great with the literature and the theory.