Jim Blaylock - Chapman University

Professor: Jim Blaylock

Department: TBD

College: Chapman University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG529
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Disappointed that I only had the experience of attending one of his courses. Wish I could have taken more because Jim is funny, down-to-earth, organized, and he provides excellent feedback that rips into your soul but then pats you on the back. I definitely would recommend taking classes with him as a professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best at Chapman. A renowned, respected writer with a solid reputation. He's honest and doesn't sugarcoat, but tries hard to make each student a better writer. He has tons of interesting, hilarious stories, and if you're a surfer, talk surfing with him. Take him, even if you have no interest in writing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG406
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blaylock's the best we've got. Clearly well-established in his field yet incredibly accessible. Gives valuable feedback and creates a safe yet honest environment for his students. His stories are top-notch, too. Take his courses whatever chance you get.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

What ISN'T there to like about Blaylock? He is such a great professor with a great sense of humor. Thoughtful but not boring. Intelligent but not intimidating. He helped me break out of my shell my first year of grad school. He is so thoughtful when reading your work. Never shuts anyone's ideas down. I wish I could take him every semester.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG506
• 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:

He's a very nice guy and gives a lot of feedback on work. However, I don't think he's the best choice if you are doing anything experimental or off the grid. I found Nakell's classes a lot more worthwhile because of this. If you are doing something linear, Blaylock is the better choice. Non-linear, go with Nakell.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FFC100
• 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:

Required freshman comp isn't exactly fun, but Blaylock is a wonderful professor. He's a published writer with a solid reputation in the field, so he has a lot of interesting stories to share. Go to class once a week then you have a one-on-one meeting with him once a week. He gives great feedback and wants to help as much as possible. Take him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FFC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the only English teacher that I know who takes his time to read, analyze, and give feedback on every assignment. He expects high quality work and is a tough grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG495
• 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:

His writing courses have been the highlight of my English undergraduate experience. He's good at being honest, yet encouraging you to become a better writer. His notes are very in-depth and it's obvious he takes the time to read your work and give it full attention. Recommend him for any and all writing classes at Chapman.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG506
• 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:

Very laid back and fun. Writes great, in depth notes and feedback about your work. Likes getting everyone involved and talking. Creates a really comfortable learning environment. Has many anecedotes to share about the publishing industry.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blaylock is the best instructor you can take for creative writing. He is very open to students ideas and encourages active student participation. He loves to tell stories and talk, sometimes maybe a bit too much, but his great personality make for an enjoyable class. Very helpful with feedback and constructive criticism.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG507
• 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:

Having taken Jim Blaylock for several graduate workshop courses, I find him fabulous in almost every way. The best thing about him is that he understands that his way isn't the only way, so he doesn't make you conform to his style of writing or his way of thinking. Like I said, fabulous.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the coolest teachers ever. He's a great writer, and awesome to listen him talk about any kind of stuff in class. And it's all interesting. As a bonus, his attendance policy is great. Take the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRWRIT
• 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:

Blaylock is awesome. It's such a pleasure to go to class and just listen to him talk about stuff, anything really. He has real life exerience with professonial writing so he knows his stuff. I just like that he makes me think. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG406
• 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:

awesome teacher! he truely cares about his students and their educations. would recommend in a heartbeat.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG204
• 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:

Loved his class and his teaching methods. Encourage students to participate and share their works. Also great in helping students getting their stuff published. Great teacher overall!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• 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:

awesome professor. Really is there to help you. One week you are in class the next week you have a one on one meeting with him. He is funny and is willing to help no matter what. Definitly the best english class i've ever taken!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An easy class, your in class one week and have a meeting the next, I enjoyed this class, fairly simple

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANYENG
• 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:

Prof. Blaylock helped me become a better writer and was very helpfull and encouraging.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• 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:

Awesome teacher. Loved coming to his class everyday, never got bored. All you need to do is come to class with the material read that he wants you to, a couple of essays, a couple of journals, two essay tests, and you are set. No other teacher compares.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• 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:

Great English teacher. Not too much work, not too many essays, lots of movies and he knows what he's talking about. Also he makes really funny random jokes.