Rate My Professors: Jim Watkins

Professor: Jim Watkins

Department: TBD

College: Berry College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took summer class during COVID: very reading intensive- to be expected given it was a half semester course. Overall very interesting reads! Format was easy to grasp. His feedback helps u improve! Understood that no one enrolled was an ENG major- graded kindly bc of this. Normally HATE gen eds, but I loved this experience and him! Would do it again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: RHW102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The RHW102 section is environmental science based and he's pretty left-leaning, so if you don't like that, maybe take another section. I LOVED this prof and this class. It really forced me to explore a lot of important issues. He's kinda a tough grader (but the grades improve over the semester), so get on his good side early.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless youre a extreme democrat dont take this class. Theres heavy reading every night, and pop quizzes often. I wouldnt advise this class for non-english majors

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class as a summer course. It was really laid back and I really enjoyed his book choices. Not too difficult of a grader and just a nice person in general

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A pretty good professor who loves his subject. You have daily readings with frequent quizzes, 3 tests, 1 paper, and a final. Do the readings and participate in discussion you will be fine. He is liberal and fairly biased sometimes, which taints some of the class discussion, but he gives good insight overall. He's a good folk singer, too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: RHW102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher. He's good with names so leave a good impression, because he will talk to you long after the semester is over

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: RHW102
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Watkins is a great guy who works his students to make them become better writers. You will most definitely work for your grade, but he is always willing to meet with his students about their work and will give helpful advice to aid in success in his class. Also, politics (specifically environmental issues) are a big part of Dr. Watkins' class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: RHW102
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Since I had a terrible teacher for my last English class in high school, I was really not motivated for this class. But Dr. Watkins was very eager to help me. Honestly, I regret not doing as well as I could have in his class because he is an excellent teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG400LEVEL
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was an art major taking an upper level American English class for fun. His choices of books for the class are always great and discussions are interesting. Watkins is a standout professor and you are missing out if you don't take at least one of his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG102
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:

The topic itself was uninteresting to me, but that changes. As far as papers, take them to him before they are do. He marks everything for you and then you just have to fix his comments and you practically have a guaranteed A. He's really nice and helpful as a teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG101
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:

Great for intro to english. GO SEE HIM DURING OFFICE HOURS! He will basically grade your paper for you there then tell you what needs to be done for the final draft.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG201
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:

Took his gen ed Southern Literature course. Nearly all the time talked about gender and race issues rather than literature. It's like he doesn't care about the story and just wants to make a point. Still, he's a great lecturer and loves the material. Really cool guy. Chooses great readings. B+.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG221
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:

Watkins makes literature interesting. Doing the readings is necessary because of pop quizzes. He'll drop up to 3 of the lowest grades, though, which helps. Only one paper. Good selections of things to read.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I <3 Dr. Watkins. His class is hard but he is great. READ THE ASSIGNMENTS SO YOU DON'T FAIL READING QUIZ. He is fun and it is a great experience. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Watkins is a great guy. He is funny and incredibly smart. He is a true acadimic and loves his subject. I love him. I just think his class is really hard. Seriously, it takes a lot of time and effort!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG221
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:

Watkins is great. Clear with everything. Cool guy, not too strict. Made me want to be an English major!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BCC100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Watkins. There is little else to say.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG221
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's basically brilliant, one of the most intelligent people I've ever met. The class was a bit of a challenge but totally worth it! There are a lot of reading quizzes and he expects a lot out of you on tests, so be sure to study. Class discussions were a blast!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG102
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:

Very helpful and insightful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG498
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:

There is only 1 Tennessee Jim Watkins. Can you dig it?

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