Excellent professor. He's good people, trust me!!! I recommend African American Literature.

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Had him for American Literature, he was very clear, promoted engaging class discussions, and admittedly did his best to help everyone do their best. There was a lot of writing involved, but the engaging discussion made it ok.

how about NO BUDDY, dont wawste your time, this class isnt good, but not becuase of the professor, but because of the readings, they are real boring, but what does that matter, you students dont even read anymore ya boneheads

CLASS IS EASY, AND HIS QUIZES ARE TOO. THEY ARE SURPRISE QUIZES, BUT IF YOU DO THE READING YOU WILL DO AWSOME..

one of the best professors at jj. Excellent work

I really enjoyed Prof. McKibles class. He only gave us two formal essays. The books are interesting. If you like to read and have intellectual conversations this class is for you. There are several pop quizzes- all very easy. Just do the reading.

This is a Lit class, be prepared to read. You might find his books boring now, but as you go through life you will remember the morals of those stories. His class was fun, engaging, and will actually teach you something about humanity. He is a brillient who also happens to be cool. BE PREPARED TO BE

Very helpful, teaches from a diffrent perspective. He is very cool. One of the best Lit professors at John Jay!!

Awesome prof... one of the best at JJC. Clear, concise, funny and knowledgeable. Prof McKible maps out the course really well. Highly recommended!!

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Great Professor!

Great Professor, two papers and five pop quizzes but if u do the reading you're fine. He really cares and is willing to help you. I would take him again.

I just graduated, and I just wanted to say that he was one of my favorite professors. The topics are great! and I enjoyed the readings and discussions in class. All u have to do is read and take notes, and ur set! He's great! U learn so much from his classes I even took him twice!

he's good at what he does but he made us read too many boring texts

Although the books might be a little boring, he's a great professor. If I were you, take him.

DID I SAY HE IS AWSOME...GREAT PERSONALITY AND CLASS DISCUSSION, A LITTLE HARD GRADEING PAPERS, BUT ITS WORTH IT, I THINK THE BOOKS ARE GREAT...HE KNOWS WHAT HE DOES AND DOES IT WELL... OH YEAH DO NOT CALL HIM PROF. MCKIBLE, CALL HIM ADAM....

Very good indeed!

This guy was awesome. Don't pay attention to the previous rating. Mckible is the best professor. If u want a professor whose fun and great at what he does, take him.

It was a pleasure being in his class. He was the best!

This guy is awesome! He's soooo good at what he does. The quizzes, midterm and final were all a breeze. Easy stuff. I got an A- in his class. Believe me take his class, it's worth it.

Good Prof., worth taking him

YOu cant get an easy and more laid back professor than ADAMS! he is GREAT!... all you get is 2 papers, midterm and a final. Oh yea and pop quizes but the questions are so dumb!! There is no reason not to get an easy B+ if not A in this class. THe material is boring at times but u do read some great novels. Would definately consider taking him again

If you are interesting in learning while having some good fun, this is the class for you. This professor gets right to the point, tells you what is expected and if you follow his instruction, you are sure to get an A. He is very organized and extremely fair in his grading.

i took this professor during a summer semester and I got B+. I did not do anything in the class, just listen to him band do not miss any classes. He doesn't like that. Write a good paper and do yourself a faivor rivise it many times before submiting it. i would take him again and again. Love this professor. Two in class essayes, and the final 5quez

Great professor, he's fun and ethusiastic about teaching. 2 exams, 2 papers and 5 quizzes, really easy if you know the material. He gets an A in my book, I would def take him again for another Lit class.

He is the best professor arund, class is very intersting and fun. igot an A just by reading the sparknotes for the books. i wish i cold take him again for another class. Trust me sound hard the first day of class, but will end up giving you the grade you have never imagine.

GREAT PROF!! he requires you to read a lot but they are interesting books and we do groupwork every day in class. lots of discussion and he has interesting ways of looking at things. he is also a pretty funny guy. i highly recommend him!

Adam Mckible is one of those professors that make learning fun. If you keep up with the reading assignments you're good. Group discussions were fun and effective, he made us learn from each other's thoughts. ENJOY!

WHAT A GREAT CLASS! HIS TEACHING'S AND EXPLANATION ARE ON POINT! I WON'T LIE TO YOU, THERE IS A LOT OF READING... A LOT! BUT IF YOU KEEP UP WITH THE ASSIGNMENTS AND INVOLVE YOUR SELF IN THE DISCUSSIONS YOU WILL WALK OUT OF THAT CLASS KNOWING YOUR STUFF!

Most boring reading material i have ever experienced in a literature class, after the first week picking up a book to read for him is like picking up a 100lb weight.

Took this class during the summer semester. He assigned alot of reading and 5 easy quizzes. However, make sure you read ahead because he will put questions on the quiz to see how far you read. There was a paper that had to be submitted through a anti-plagiarism program. A mid-term and a final. Plus group work everyday in class. Great personality.

He's an awesome professor. Do what he says, and you'll pass--he's pretty strict about that. If you're the type of person who doesn't like to go to class, I wouldn't take him. On the other hand, he makes learning fun again. He's great -- definately recommended.

Great professor, I loved him. Easy exams, quizzes and papers. You can't fail his class, unless you don't show up that is.

awesome teacher and very helpful.. just do the readings like everyone else says and ull be fine

The two ratings below are b*llsh*t they probably did not do the readings they were supposed to and as a result failed. McKible might give alot of readings but you can do them and if you do his quizzes will be a walk in the park. His exams are not hard and he is very clear on what he wants on his papers unlike the 2 fools below that said the opposit

This professor is a major asset to this institution. He is one of the most influential professors in my life. He is extremely intelligent. One of the books that Professor McKible had assigned was When Washington Was In Vogue. This is also an amazing book. If you have a chance you must read it.

I agree completely with the comment below! He's an awesome professor, and you can really tell he loves to teach. If you read the books/stories, and put some effort into your papers, you will ace this class. P.S. for those who look for this in a professor: He has great energy and humor, and the classes are enjoyable!

Bad ratings don't belong here!! This Professor is awesome, and I don't think there's anyone better for this particular course. He's awesome, and that all there is to it!! Thank you for a great semester Adam!!

Awesome teacher. Just had him for Summer Session 1. He manages to make the class very enjoyable by allowing us to interact with one another. The readings were very interesting and the exams cover what was discussed during the lectures. Overall Adam is a great teacher!

Great professor. Learned alot about literature that I would have never read before. Don't expect this to be an easy class because it involves alot of class participation, reading, the unexpected pop quizzes and a joyful midterm and final. If you do the reading and express your opinions clearly both in class and on your exams, you are set.

I took Adam's Harlem Reinassance course last year. Extremely engaging and the course material is presented in a concise & straightforward manner. He makes you think and encourages you to share your ideas. Extremely approachable and will work with you if you are having problems with material. Fair grader and will work with you.

Best lit professor I have ever taken. He has a passion for literature, and particularly New York culture

He is one of the best prof. in this college. He loves his class, he is very passionate about teaching and helping students to get the material. He always comes prepared and makes class very engaging. I would definitely take him again if I had an opportunity.

Corny as hell but still pretty fun. I got a b in the class and i didnt read any of the stories. Just listen during class and you will have no problem.

He is a professor who engages you in the class. There is no chance to slack off. You have to earn your grade. We read the most interesting books, but be prepared to participate. He pushes you to do your best.

VERY GOOD PROFESSOR. HE MAKES CLASS INTERESTING AND FUN. IF YOU LIKE TO DEBATE THEN HE WILL LOVE YOU. PAY LOTS OF ATTENTION TO HIS ANALYSIS OF EVERYTHING AND TAKE GOOD NOTES. PARTICIPATE OR YOU WILL BE PICKED ON TO SPEAK. NOT AN EASY GRADER WHEN IT COMES TO HIS IN-CLASS ESSAYS BUT HE CAN BE VERY HELPFUL TO GET THAT 'A' YOU WANT. CUTE PERSONALITY

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Try to avoid taking this guy if you have a high classload or if you cannot devote your entire semester to this class! McKible thinks that his class is the only class you are taking and expects you to be totally interested in the boring material that you are required to read. I hated every minute I was in this class.

Take him over the summer. He requires a lot of reading so do it when u have a light courseload. he will call on u out of nowhere. i got an A on all of his tests but he did not like that i didnt participate so he only gave me an A- which i thought was kind of unfair especially since i put a lot of time into the course.. he's not worth all the hype

He is strict when it comes to his assignments. All you really need to do is READ the BOOKS & you will be good to go. Attendance in his class is a MUST. He really doesn't ask for a lot. Fair grader. EXTREMELY HELPFUL!

he is such a nice guy!! really into his kids and family..he makes the class really fun..he HATES people who are late and if u come late he makes sure that u know it and u will pay for it later haha. pretty cool class...cute personality =)

I HATE THE BOOK "BENITO CERENO" UGH GO TO HELL!. Professor is nice BUT i hate that he gives quizzes,who cares man!! just give the midterm n final n then u can see who does the reading or not, why wud u wanna lower our grades even further by giving quizzes?...remember when YOUR professor gave YOU a quiz Adam?...did you like that?? huhh??

This GUY thinks students only have his class. You must attend his class and can't be late, doesn't he know that sh*t happens? Quizzes, unannounced,**** load of books. Kool, guy, just too much work for a full time student

Take him in the summer there are 3 in class essays no quizzes and a final BUY THE BOOK he is super anal he canceled class 1 time cause nobody read the story he gets mad if u leave class 2 piss an if your gonna b more than 10 mins late just go home cause he will say something AND HE PICKS ON PEOPLE RANDOMLY SO READ everything is based on the stories

Great Professor! Very Passionate about what he does. Just make sure you do the readings and takes notes on the helpful in class discussions. Gives 5 pop quizzes, which are a breeze if you are on top of the reading assignments, a midterm, final and 1 paper (due at end of semester). Keeps class interesting, cute personality

Very good professor.A little into himself, but it's endearing. Tough grader and expects a lot but it's worth it.

Great prof. I highly recommend him! Read 4 novels, keep up with the readings because he gives 1 pop-up quiz on each book, a midterm & final (very easy if you read) gives a brief verbal review for each. 2 papers (1 is 500 words, the other 1000) again you MUST READ! & last a short presentation. I dislike LIT but his class was not bad at all! TAKE HIM

He is one of the best professors at JJAY. You must take him if you like studying. If you pay attention in class discussion, you will be OK. If you do not like him, you are just a lazy student.

Prof. McKible is a great professor. He's insightful, entertaining, and very passionate and knowledgeable about the topic he teaches/discusses. occasionally you'll hear one of his not-so-funny jokes but overall very helpful. Be aware if you do not read in this class, you will not pass. Although he quizzes you frequently, overall its benifical to you

Prof. McKible is a good professor. He gives pop up quizzes, a midterm and a final. But they are easy, the only part where I messed up at was the paper which I beleive was about 5 pages. I did that at the last minute and received an F but he gave me a C in the class. I could have done better. But overall he's good.

Amazing professor! I took his class during the summer.I received an A. I worked very hard on the final paper. There was still a workload during the summer,but I am pretty sure it is less than a regular length session. Def. take him for American literature.

TAKE HIM! He is one of the best professors I've had so far here at John Jay. He makes the class fun and is very enthusiastic to teach. He treats all students equally and gives a fair amount of readings. Just do the readings and you will do fine on the quizzes (they're pretty easy). Don't have your cell phone out or you're in trouble! Received an A.

Very good Professor. He will make you a better writer through out the semester. He wants everyone to succeed but does not play favorites. You must earn your grade. His Class is easy if you follow his directions and keep up with the Reading. It is not hard but not easy. You wont regret your college experience in john jay. He is clearly Amazing

Amazing. So much charisma. Talented. My best professor at John Jay by far. He isn't easy be cause the workload or readings are.. he's easy because he works you through everything and goes that extra mile for his students who genuinely make effort. He makes you wanna read these amazing books. I would recommend him a million times over.

Best professor ever! I took his classes in Fall 2012, and couldn't be happier. He really makes you enjoy the class! And the class is not hard at all as long as you read all texts. Wish all Professors were like him!I feel more confident in my writing after taking his class!

Do your reading! Do your reading! Do your reading! Do your reading!

I have him currently and I LOVE his class. It makes me want to change my major andor take more of his classes! If you take this class, take it with him. He's a funny guy who is very relaxed with his students.

He is, hands down, one of the best professors I've taken. He is incredibly helpful and is almost always available if you need him. Not only that, but he's extremely enthusiastic and passionate about what he teachers. He's really fun to have, makes you push yourself and gives great feedback on your writing.

McKible is a wonderful and extremely intelligent professor. I would consider his class to be very helpful. It really is an enjoyable class, and if you do your work you will pass, mostly do the readings and come on time to class.

He is one of the best professors at john jay.

Adam is amazing. Loved his enthusiasm and his feedback. Willing to help and goes out of his way to do so. Makes boring content interesting and is straightforward with policy. Excited to take him again!

Mckible is a gem. Truly interested in what he teaches and is very helpful. He makes you work for your grade but you learn a lot. He's not the type of professor you can cheat though. Do your work and make sure you do the readings. He gives a lot of work.

For the online classes, the more you participate the more credit you receive. Adam McKible was a phenomenal instructor and genuinely cares about his students!

One of the best professors at John Jay. Do what is asked of you and you will pass with ease. Gives so much extra credit it is impossible to fail. Will be taking another one of his classes next semester, he's that good.

Third time as his student. He is phenomenal. He is so passionate about his students and is always willing to go out his way to help someone. Would take again.

Hybrid course. Amazing professor. Made complex topics so understandable. You HAVE to read the books but the in class sessions make you want to read them & they're interesting. His papers were incredibly challenging but you will learn so much&he guides you through it. Very respectful of student's wishes when navigating racial language used in texts.

Professor McKible wants you to work hard as well as learn development skills. As an English major, I think it is expectational to say that he is not that much of a tough grader, he does emphasis on concise information and structure. If you do not take him as a English major, something is wrong.

I highly recommend Professor McKible! As a literature course, it will, of course, be reading and writing intensive. However, there are many ways to get extra credit in this course, like attendance. He will make time for you if you're struggling and replies quickly to emails. He's funny and a gem! His lectures are fun and exciting!

I was hesitant about taking him, but enrolling in his class was one of my best decisions. Professor McKible is an awesome professor who genuinely cares about his students. Be prepared to read, this is a literature class followed by weekly discussion posts, and two essays. You have alot of help with assignments as he answers emails promptly.

Prof. McKible has his Ph. D and it shows. He is not only caring and accessible, his class will make you grow to love English. English professors are very critical, but Prof. McKible does so in a way where you will make the correct edits and earn that A. I wholeheartedly recommend taking his classes, I will be doing so in the future!

McKible is a wonderful professor who genuinely cares for his students. 3 papers, weekly DB posts, and MANY extra credit opportunities. McKible is truly the embodiment of what it means to be a good professor. His lectures are great and the assigned readings are interesting. Having perfect attendance means you get a letter grade increase. Take him!!!

Though strict with attendance and writing style, Professor McKible's class is worth the effort. With helpful feedback, engaging lectures, and study tools like Unstuck AI, I learned a lot and earned a solid grade. Recommended for diligent students.

Adam is great but the reading is tedious as you will read 4 books on top of 5-6 heavy readings some which are boring. The theme of the class is overall amazing so if you can put up with the readings take him but it did feel like I was reading and just regurgitating what I read onto my papers.