Jonathan Steinwand - Concordia College

Professor: Jonathan Steinwand

Department: TBD

College: Concordia College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG265
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His classes are supposed to be discussion based but then he just talks over everyone the whole time. He also clearly could care less about his students and their well-being. However I didnt do any of the readings and just wrote bull crap for all of my essays/homework and I earned full points pretty consistently so its at least an easy A with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Steinwand's IWC class was fun. There were lots of great discussions and the readings were relatively interesting. His lectures get draggy and disorganized though. There was quite a bit of writing but that's to be expected in a writing class. His feedback is great and he doesn't grade harshly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: INQ100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is incredibly, unnecessarily hard. This is supposed to be an introductory course, and he made it one of the hardest courses I've ever taken, and I'm a senior.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jonathan is a really nice person, but I just didnt gel with him as a professor. He has certain things that he is very passionate about, and I dont share those same passions. The whole class revolved around his love for sustainability, so if that doesnt interest you it can be challenging to produce high quality work for this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He didn't help me become a better writer at any point in his class and often focused more on environmental issues than how to build up a good paper. His grading criteria is vague at best. I really can't stand his lectures as he trails off a lot and doesn't really allow students to disagree with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Steinwand has high expectations for all the writers in his class. Excepts class participation a lot and lectures get long and boring. Not too tough of a grader but makes you work for it

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is never clear about what he wants. His lectures don't always make sense. I just don't think he's a good professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a fan of Steinwand. Although he likes to say he wants his students to participate, he shuts down a lot of ideas and ignores some of his students. He cares about his subject, but is very unclear in assignments and activities.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG180ENG223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my absolute favorite teachers at CC. In my experience in the two classes I had, he has high expectations but rewards papers that are well thought out. He is also very open minded and enjoys hearing every students opinions/interpretations. Very easy to talk to and very supportive. I'd recommend any class from Steinwand.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG165
• 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:

Has a teaching style that is VERY hard to get used to - a lot of um's and trailing off and he's not very concise. It's clear he's passionate about English and the global community, though, and he's quite helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IWC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy who is very passionate about what he teaches. Can be a tough grader but always provides good comments on what to improve on. I learned a lot from his class. I will say, he is good at making a class that could be 45 minutes into 100 minutes. Other then that, great class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: INQ100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher who has great expectations for his students. Expects a lot, but gives a lot of guidance and advice. VERY passionate about what he teaches! Easy to talk to, and an interesting teaching style! One of my favorite profs.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• 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:

Dr. Steinwand is an amazing teacher! He is extremely helpful if you go to him with an assignment. His expectations are very clear. While he does grade assignments kinda tough, if you ask for help you can increase your scores immensly. And it is true that he has fantastic hair!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG339
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pensive

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He definatly knows how to do his hair well for his age. Easy going and understanding if you aren't following something. Expects alot of class participation, and always has fishbowl discussion. Participate! If you wanna do well in his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked him as a teacher a lot. He was very knowledgable but his teaching style is something that you need to get used to. Overall he's a great professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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:

He's pretty good, but its hard to get used to his loooong pauses and train of thought.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DISC102
• 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:

oh god, all that type i spent writing essays upon papers upon commentaries. aargh. i'm not a bad writer, therefore didn't really learn anything special in class except what it means to be on a timeline for two months. grr. he's a very nice guy, a bit reserved, but also passionate about his work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff--expects a lot, but a lot is your own interpretation. Speak out in class--he doesn't about care your opinion so much as that you share it with the class for discussion. Interesting teaching techniques. All in all, a fun class

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

horrible