Samuel Kimball - University of North Florida

Professor: Samuel Kimball

Department: TBD

College: University of North Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG6019
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a literary theory and criticism class; he spent the semester teaching philosophy and theology. In addition, you can't suggest he might be wrong while he is teaching his beliefs to you; he will argue you down and talk above you in obfuscating ways. I am worse off as an English major because he teaches this course like a preacher before mass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG4013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kimball has an incredibly entertaining teaching style. I dreaded this class after first seeing the syllabus but came to look forward to it. Participate as much as possible in class discussions and you'll do well. He requires 7+ thesis papers that're due "portfolio style" end of semester. Manage your time well to avoid a heavy finals week.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG4013
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bro is obsessed with infanticide. He literally wrote a book on it. He has like 12 books on it in his office. Also, eating babies. Cool guy though. Super tough class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG4013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a professor, if you're requiring your students to read 60+ pages of various reading materials and be prepared for a reading quiz that tests not comprehension but the retention of the most minute details, maybe you're not the best guy to take a class with. Smart guy, but the workload is crazy, esp if you're taking 15+ credits and work a job.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENC2461
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the kindest professors Ive ever had, and he is extremely intelligent. He makes you think outside the box and question everything, and his class was very interesting. Hes a truly great person & will change the way you think

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENC2461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the best English professor I've ever had, and his lectures are very interesting and make you want to learn. He is very understand and kind also, and actually is willing to help and answer questions unlike some other professors.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LIT4
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish I discovered Professor Kimball earlier, because I would have taken as many classes with him as possible! He is extremely intelligent and his class was well structured. The things I took away from his class extend beyond just passing. I look forward to applying what I gained from his class to real life situations and my career as a writer.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT3900
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kimball's theories and insights helped shape the writer I am today. I could have easily co-dedicated him in my first novel Minor King.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLT4110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kimball is an inspiration. Most insightful, intellectual professor I have ever encountered. He will force you to read hyper literally, creating an out of the box thinking process for every piece of literature you interpret. Kimball is extremely nice and patient with his students. He will change your world. Remember: It's all about Infanticide!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIT5202
• 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:

I had Dr. Kimball for Lit.Interp. in 1999, and have never forgotten him or the Survivor mentality. Great teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LIT5934
• 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:

This was my second class with Kimball. He will blow your mind in lectures and actually make you think. Take copious notes. Easy to approach and a wonderful human being all around. And remember: it's all about infanticide.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT2
• 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: N/A

Comment:

he does a very good job explaining classic texts and does involve examples from the books. Implements a variety of learning methods, but he has a really bad attitude towards certain students based on his conservative attitude, but still better than the nazi in the phiosophy dept.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CLT4110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the most educationally enriching class I've ever taken. You must read and take VERY good notes to excel, but as long as you meet Kimball halfway he will take you on a life changing journey. Seriously, he will turn your thought processes around. Very fair and easy grader. Also the most compassionate man I've ever met. TAKE HIM.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLT4110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kimball is clearly intelligent, but each class is confusing, the lectures are distantly connected to the texts, and he speaks very circularly. Midterm portfolio consists of all class notes and 5 short essays, final portfolio consists of class notes and 7 additional essays. I haven't learned much at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1101
• 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:

I took Lit and Evo Bio with him as well as Western Literature and they were both fantastic. You will not regret his classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLT3110
• 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:

Dr. Kimball is so compelling, caring and compassionate, an all-around great guy and teacher! He said in an interview in the school paper once that he considers the classroom to be a sacred space, and you can see this when he's teaching. He really cares about what he's doing. Very helpful if you get lost, too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT3900
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely love him! Best professor I've ever had and he is super fair!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG4013
• 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:

Hands down, Kimball is the best English professor at UNF. He is intelligent, helpful, kind and the most interesting professory I have ever taken. He cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. If only they were all like him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LITINT
• 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:

I cant say enough about how amazing this man is. He is an incredible instructor. I took him for Lit Interp, and that was by far the most mind blowing class I have ever taken. I learned more in that one class then I did in the other 3 I took combined. So interesting and engaging, Kimball really gets you excited about the material. Take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG4013
• 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:

Have a smiley face and chili pepper, Dr. Kimball. Classes are fun. But it's hard to read his facial expressions so it's kind of weird talking to him one-on-one. But just ask any question and he'll answer. Great encouragement on papers. Just follow along and don't BS the paper and it should be an easy B at least.