Josh Lukin - Temple University

Professor: Josh Lukin

Department: TBD

College: Temple University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2012
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was a student in ENG2012 in 2009. It was a funny class where we covered a broad history of literary criticism from Horace to Jamaica Kincaid. Each class was special, and I remember Josh's enthusiasm and care for his students. He was a tough grader--or maybe I was very lazy--but he encouraged each student to be their best. He will be missed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy and has odd humor however he loves to drag class even though there are days where no one has clearly read the readings. Some of the readings he posts on canvas are super duper long so just beware of that and he also gives out pop quizzes on the readings. Be prepared to participate in class too because that's a chunk of your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great, funny teacher. He loves to joke around with the class and not make it boring. He gives reading assignments every day for HW for 0802, and you get quizzed on them the beginning of next class period. Keep up on reading & participate- easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lukin really is a gem. He has a goofy sense of humor which makes his class a lot less boring. Before each class he'll give you a simple article to read and you have to complete the questions on canvas. Then in class you have to take a 5 question quiz and participate in discussion. It's an easy A if you actually show up and do homework.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG2302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Josh Lukin has been one of the highlights of my Temple career. Took AmLitII a year ago and still feel gratified by his personality and the fulfillment that class gave me. Serious, intelligent people -- take this! You'll be thrilled. Lots of reading, lots of pop quizzes, but his humor is priceless; classes are stimulating. Loved every minute.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Lukin for Survey of American Literature. He's an okay professor. He seems to care about his students, but the workload is VERY heavy. If you don't like to read, DO NOT take his class! It is NOT an Easy A and you really have to work for your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest teachers I've ever encountered. Great guy and has a great knowledge for everything he teaches. Gives you every chance to succeed and truly cares about his students. Absolutely hilarious as well. One take him 10/10 times.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lukin is a great professor. He's a bit quirky but funny. This course isn't a stressful one at all and the biggest assignments are two essays (that have been fixed throughout the semester) and a final portfolio of cumulative work throughout the course. The readings are a bit lengthy and sometimes boring but other than that I enjoyed the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lukin is a nice guy but I found myself disagreeing with most of the reviews here. His class drags on-especially the hour and 40 minute lecture. The class is writing 3 papers that you edit throughout the semester. The paper topics are easy enough to write about but the length is too long for the topics he assigns. Take him for an easy A but be wary

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lukin is a good teacher to have for english. His class is very consistent and you do essentially the same thing for every class so if you do miss a class it's very easy to catch up. He however stutters a lot and it's sometimes hard to understand what he's saying. He sometimes is not clear in his directions. His class though is very easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher although assigns long readings each class. The readings aren't always interesting and can be very long and boring. Papers are anywhere between 6-9 pages. Even though class is twice a week, class itself is very long. He's a quirky dude and tries to make jokes and have fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not being an English fan myself, this class was very enjoyable. He only assigns 3 papers that are not too long, but does have readings for every class. He is hilarious in everything that he does as well. He gives great directions and is a very bright professor. He choses interesting topics to work with as well. I highly recommend Prof. Lukin.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802067
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I ran into personal issues and couldn't attend class, or even submit papers on time, however he was EXTREMELY understanding of my situation and even allowed me to turn in a paper for my portfolio a week after it was due! If you don't read the readings, you will struggle and not understand anything. The whole class is reading and discussion based.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG0849
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a really funny guy who really likes what he does. I got extensions on papers merely by asking. Makes a lot of jokes and the class is more discussion-based than lecture which is good. He walks you through your papers, making the class really easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG0701
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lukin is a great teacher, you will read a lot in this class and do four papers but it's all interesting. You will also watch YouTube videos, if you need help just ask and lukin will be willing to guide you in the right direction. I loved his class & would take it again

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH802
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Lukin because I read such great reviews on this, but I have no idea where they came from. He is a nice guy but class is a total waste of time and you end up doing a bunch of busy work on your own time. I do like the material he chose but I felt like he required a lot more effort than other teachers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG802
• 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:

He's a nice guy, but very unorganized, gives conferences on your own time not class time. His grading is fair, I guess. Class is very boring and useless but he requires attendance. 3-4 papers and 3-4 easy quizzes. My advice if there's another prof. available take their class instead.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH802
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an easy laid back class, he is the perfect teacher. However,his teaching methods include watching many videos which I did not find helpful. I do not believe that having students watch movies is affective. He is not very interactive with his students and spends the majority of classes behind his computer. Nice guy, bad teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG0802
• 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:

Dr. Lukin is the best English teacher I have ever had. He presents interesting and engaging material. I would recommend his 0701 and 0802 classes to anyone. He is awesome!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lukin is veryyyy funny! One of the best professor's anyone could ever ask for! Im still in his class now and it's awesome.