Jim McCloskey - University of California Santa Cruz

Professor: Jim McCloskey

Department: TBD

College: University of California Santa Cruz

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LING080C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really cannot think of a more caring and genuine professor. I was originally only going to sit-in on Jim's class for fun, but I ended up immediately enrolling after the first lecture because he got me so excited to learn about linguistics. I really cannot thank Jim enough for all the knowledge he has imparted on the class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LING112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's so good! He's sooo good! Here's why. He explains the subject matter at a level where it's easy to understand yet academically challenging. He respects all input. He genuinely cares for his students. He approaches everyone with kindness and admiration, at a professional level. Finally, he has a sick and hear-lovin' accent. The dude's adorbs.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LING112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hate syntax, but he made me love it! Know that the quarter you take this class you'll be trading in sleep for hw time, but it's worth it. He's extremely friendly and upbeat and always willing to help and is truly passionate about syntax. Spent 15+ hours per week on this class. Attendance optional, but you might cry on assignments if you don't go

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have had in terms of clarity and just overall making a complicated subject not only digestible, but also very interesting. He is a sweet sweet man. I often see him meeting with students in Stevenson cafe to talk with students about their papers. Very personable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 112
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Jim can be awesome. His office hours are pretty crowded, so be there early. If you are planning to take a class with him, expect to see some hopping

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LING112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim is so cool! His upbeat sense of humor makes you want to come to class and his mannerisms make you adore him. He's incredibly knowledgable and you can even find him cited on a few Linguistics Wikipedia articles! How cool is that?! Take his class, it will make you love learning!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

I love everything about Jim! He's an extremely cute Irish professor who draws you in to the world of Linguistics! Read the material, and go to his lectures, and you should do well! He's brilliant, approaching and definitely knows what he's talking about it. Definitely worth the class taking.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LING111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim has been one of the best professors I've had. There were long, difficult writing assignments every week, but the content was interesting, and the assignments/class broadened my knowledge immensely. Jim was hilarious, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and just a fantastic professor overall. I definitely want to take another class with him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

James is one of my favorite profs. He is funny, interesting, and all around a cool guy. The class was easy and actually pretty interesting. There are five short response essays (600 words) and two bigger essays maybe 4 pages long. It is super manageable with a busy schedule all you really have to do is read(more like skim over)and go to class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

Jim is the best teacher I have ever had! Take this class! He is so passionate about Linguistics, and he's really funny. The class is difficult, but he tells you exactly what to expect. Jim is one of the most intelligent people I've ever met and I feel very fortunate to have taken this class! Also, his office hours are great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

Jim is a wonderful professor! Very funny and super nice. His passion and enthusiasm for teaching makes you stay awake even when the content of lecture gets a bit dull. All readings are online through Ecommons. 5 short writings throughout the quarter and two main essays (one due in week 5 and the other due at final class). Easy g.e. class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. This man is absolutely adorable and makes class so fun while keeping it very interesting. Has a wonderful Irish accent, too! He is very passionate about what he does, and is always eager to answer questions and hear your comments. I highly recommend taking LING 80C with him!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's a professor I'll remember having for the rest of my life. You really feel like you're in the presence of greatness. His knowledge of syntax was phenomenal.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LING112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor. Extremely engaging. Passionate and humorous. The class is difficult and contains a tremendous amount of work, but this just reflects his high standards for his students (which I believe is the mark of a good professor). If you are a linguistics major, make a point of taking one of his classes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this class! It was really interesting but not gonna lie, it was tough. It depends on the TAs though, because they tend to grade harder than McCloskey! Take notes and read, they're necessary for the 6 essays (no exams). You have 6 essay opportunities and only have to do 5/they drop lowest grade of the 6. But McCloskey is awesome & super irish

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Jim is very knowledgeable in his subject and knows how to teach it. Lectures and readings are both interesting. Read the material and you will do well. He is also funny!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LING113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim is an excellent teacher. His only fault is the beginning of Syntax 2 stays too conceptual for the first week. But when the class gets into actual Syntax, the class soars. Jim facilitates the class very well and his office is very welcoming. The grade is made up entirely of the homeworks and your squib.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

Reader is essential to the class and essays, and it is extremely helpful to go to class to get clarification on the reader material. They drop your lowest essay grade. Jim is very approachable, very useful, and very Irish.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LING080C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher and very interesting course, cannot recommend it enough! There is some essay-writing but the content is so interesting and taught with so much passion that it doesn't seem bad at all. If you see a course taught by McCarthy, take it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LING80C
• 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:

Jim is a great guy, and he has fun talking about linguistics. However, I think the class would have been better if it were smaller. Jim likes to run his class with interactive discussion, which can be messy and tedious with a class of 300.