# ROBERT NIXON — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## instructor

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### name

ROBERT NIXON

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### last observed at

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#### quality

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#### difficulty

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Nixon was fantastic as a creative writing workshop instructor. There were three workshopped essay assignments--two mid-length and one 750 word one--spread throughout the semester, but your final portfolio requires revisions on only two of those.  Grading--participate and turn in two revised drafts at the end and you should earn an A, no problem.",
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    "comment": "Great class, great TA, great introduction to lit at Madison.  Sexy accent.  He's straight (but married..)",
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    "comment": "Loved this class.  The books were all very enjoyable to read.  Grade depends on TA, but most TAs realize that Lit classes are mandatory, not just for English majors...so most are pretty easy with grades.   Six books, two papers, one midterm, and a final.  Definitely recommend this class.",
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    "comment": "Excellent book selections, was so sad when the course was finished.  Only English course I've ever had with decent TA's. LOVED mine!",
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