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Prof Young is a top-tier professor. Sometimes the content can be boring, but if you sit with good people to discuss books, it can be an easy way to build connections. He will talk to the class if there is a lack of participation, instead of cold-calling. Live, laugh, love, Prof Young.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Young is absolutely fantastic. He truly cares about his students and even gets to know everyone's names and hobbies. While there is a bit of reading for this class, it was all super engaging and easy to read. It is almost impossible not to get an A in this class. I would highly recommended to anyone.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. Young seemed to really care for his students. He gave every opportunity to make up assignments or missed classes, basically making it impossible to not get an A as long as your put in effort. The course material was engaging and he seemed to genuinely value our input on the course content.Rate My Professors ↗
Class was an easy A because he gives you every opportunity possible to get an A. He gives you opportunities to make up absences and make up assignments when you miss the deadline. A lot of reading and writing, but it's fairly easy. Still, I felt like I learned a lot and read some cool stuff.Rate My Professors ↗
Great personable guy. Really enjoyed the class, learned a lot, and appreciated how Morris made it as immersive as possible. Readings are pretty short and exams are straight-forward with no strings attached. 270 was a fantastic choice for ethnic studies.Rate My Professors ↗
Such an easy class to understand. Switch to online went amazing. Gives clear instructions and keeps understandable schedule for assignments. Also has wonderful knowledgeable TA's. Would absolutely recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
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Surveys the history and theory of rhetoric and writing studies, covering major theories, practices, and research areas in Rhetoric and Composition within and beyond the university.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleDirected Study is an English course for junior or senior students with prior or concurrent intermediate-level work in the same subject, requiring consultation with an academic advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Examines historical, critical, and philosophical perspectives on the relationship between writing and learning, including reviewing current research and conducting an original investigation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Fall 2017: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
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Fall 2023–Fall 2023 · limited sampleOffering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Mentored reading and research for pre-dissertator students preparing for preliminary examinations in English.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research course for English doctoral students working on their dissertations, requiring instructor consent and advisor consultation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 304 | History and Theory of Rhetoric and Writing Studies |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 701 | Writing and Learning |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 799 | Independent Reading |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 799 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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