4.3

Charles Bradshaw

English - University of Tennessee at Martin

4.3
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4.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

90%

Would Retake

91

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What Students Say

Best online class I've had at UTM

260ONLINE - 5.0 rating

Grades came from two papers, a midterm and final

ENG260 - 5.0 rating
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Based on 20 reported grades
A: 7
A+: 3
B: 3
B+: 2
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Get ready to read (4)
Respected (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Caring (2)
Hilarious (2)
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Reviews (90)
5.0
1.0
ENG261
Nov 26, 2002

He is very flexible with his few papers, but the final exam may be difficult!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG325
May 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
ENG395
Jun 25, 2003

Interesting discussion. Good lectures. Very hard grader on papers but it was a great class.

5.0
4.0
ENG359
Aug 29, 2003

He is the best English teacher I have ever had! He's awesom and super cute. If you ever get a chance to take a class from him do it!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 17, 2003

If you can read and write, you can easily pass with an A. The best teacher ever!!!

5.0
5.0
ENG341
Dec 12, 2003

The course was great, but fighting the bear and turning the calf weren't on the syllabus. I came away from the class wondering why I received an incomplete from him on my brain assessment. This man works wonders with an abacus and a metaphor!

5.0
4.0
ENG260
Dec 15, 2003

The course was great, but fighting the bear and turning the calf weren't on the syllabus. I came away from the class wondering why I received an incomplete from him on my brain assessment. This man works wonders with an abacus and a metaphor!

5.0
3.0
EN341395
Feb 2, 2004

He is a great teacher, and is always willing to talk to a student and offer ideas and suggestions. He also has a way of making class fun and the discussions are great.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Feb 11, 2004

Lots of enthusiasm and very eager to help.

5.0
1.0
ENG271
Mar 29, 2004

Great teacher! Take him every chance you get!

5.0
2.0
ENG260
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 19, 2004

Very laid back and understanding...best English professor I have had at UTM!

2.0
4.0
ENGLISH
Oct 27, 2004

What a macaroni head!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH325
Nov 21, 2004

He is a very cool professor he is nice. He dont give test just make sure you come to class every day. This class is not like any other English class he makes it fun to learn EVERYONE WILL GET AN A in this class.

3.0
3.0
ENG350
Dec 16, 2004

What a complete waste of time. He drones on and on and never does really make a point. He took over a month to return our first paper and he was not on time once for class. He is a total bonehead. I would certainly never take him again for any reason.

4.0
3.0
ENGLISH39
Dec 26, 2004

Very nice man, intelligent and understanding but leaves a bit to be desired in the way of interesting class material. It didn't prompt me to be on time or even go to class when I read the dull syllabus. With better material, I'd be in his class every chance I got!

5.0
1.0
ENG110
Jan 13, 2005

Great proffessor makes you talk about touchy subjects, and he gives good grades for effort. if you attend every day youll have an A

5.0
1.0
ENG111112
Apr 25, 2005

Easier teacher than most! Keeps things more exciting. Isn't too hard on grades. If you do your work like your supposed to you can easily get a B maybe even an A if you work a little harder!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2005

Great teacher and makes class fun! Not a definite A if you don't put forth effort, but it's not hard to aquire an A from his class.

5.0
3.0
ENG112
May 9, 2005

i really enjoyed his class. he helped my writing 100%. also, i was never bored in there. i feel like i learned a lot.

5.0
3.0
ENG350ENG495
Jun 26, 2005

What a great teacher! He likes to get the class to think in interesting ways. But he doesn't make you think what he wants. Make sure you have something original to say and he is pretty good at helping you. He's good at class discussion--makes you feel like your ideas are important. He likes papers but helps you with writing.

5.0
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ENG325
Aug 10, 2005

Very GOOD teacher! The Best one ever!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
VARENGLISHES
Aug 24, 2005

One of the single best English professors I've ever had the pleasure to take. He makes class interesting and quite original. He knows his stuff, and isn't afraid to be human with his students. You can't ask for much in a professor that this man isn't.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Nov 17, 2005

Pretty easy class. There were no tests or quizzes. Just papers. He's pretty fun and really nice. He is very helpful and cares about the students. It's pretty easy to get an "A" if you do the work.

4.0
2.0
ENG111H
Nov 23, 2005

He is really nice and really easy. No tests or quizzes, just papers and he grades really easily. He will help you with anything you need. Easy A even if you arent a good writer. I would definitely take him again.

5.0
3.0
ENG112H
Mar 17, 2006

He's quite a teacher. I would recommend him to anyone, not just so-called "honor" students. He's very helpful, and geniunely cares about his students. Cheers to him!

5.0
3.0
ENG261
Jul 15, 2006

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3.0
ENGL111H
Oct 31, 2006

Dr. Bradshaw is really friendly. His paper assignments aren't easy, but he's always willing to help. His classes are interesting, and he grades fairly easily.

5.0
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ENG250
Nov 30, 2006

Bradshaw is one of the better teachers.. funny and he actually teaches. great..

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ENGLI260
Dec 14, 2006

This was the hardest class ever. Lots of reading and he's not satisfied with anything you write. He knows his stuff but way too much focus on writing.

4.0
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ENG260
Jan 8, 2007

Really great guy. Grades papers fairly easy. ALOT of reading though, but you can spark notes the majority of it.

2.0
3.0
ENG251
Jan 9, 2007

I thought that his class was super hard and super boring. You have to ready alot. So if you don't like to read don't take him!!!

4.0
1.0
ENG111H
Apr 6, 2007

I had a fun time in class. Some of the essays are pretty entertaining. He's a jokester.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Nov 13, 2007

Awesome! The best professor I have ever had. His class is fun and pretty easy.Great guy too.

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Nov 15, 2007

Great teacher, fun class super easy all you have to do is try

5.0
2.0
ENGL111
Nov 18, 2007

Great guy

5.0
1.0
GENS101
Jan 14, 2008

General Studies is a useless class, but Bradshaw tried his best, bless him.

4.0
3.0
ENG112
Apr 2, 2008

I love English, and Bradshaw made this a fun class. He doesn't grade easy and you really have to work for your A , but overall I would recommend him.

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Dec 15, 2008

I loved Dr.Bradshaw! He is a very personable person. He is always encouraging stundents to talk with him if you are having difficulties with papers. I didn't think that I did that well on my final paper and I thought that I was going to get by with a C, but he was nice and I got a B out of it. Very nice professor. Fun class. I am going to miss it.

5.0
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ENG111
Mar 28, 2009

Bradshaw is great. He's always so concerned about his students and does his best to help you make the best grade possible. His assignments are interesting too - papers about comedy and disney movies rather than historical events or something like that.

4.0
2.0
ENG260
Apr 13, 2009

Dr. Bradshaw is a very sweet man, and he means well, but don't expect to get any papers or anything handed back to you!

5.0
3.0
ENG261
Apr 27, 2009

Dr. Bradshaw is the guy to take for American Lit. The papers and group work is easy while the tests require a bit of studying but hey it's college.

5.0
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ENG111H
Nov 3, 2009

Dr. Bradshaw is an awesome teacher! This class focused on humor so all we did was read humorous stories and compare a few theories of humor. He picks interesting topic, so the papers are rather simple to write. Just be careful of making little mistakes because he takes off quite a bit for grammar and the like.

4.0
4.0
HONOR111
Nov 18, 2009

I am taking Professor Bradshaw's honors English 111 class. The theme is "Humor in Literature" and he really makes the class fun. Lots of Youtube clips! And most of the papers have fun topics. But good luck getting the papers back. He is terrible about returning them. Very good professor.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Dec 7, 2009

Great teacher, very helpful, my favorite so far.

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Dec 22, 2009

Best class at this university. Professor is funny and leads a great discussion.

5.0
3.0
ENG112
Apr 6, 2010

Great teacher. He is very helpful, and he is interesting. Very down-to-earth and shows youtube videos in class.

4.0
3.0
ENG261
Apr 30, 2010

When I took this class we had to read Moby Dick. Apart from that, it was enjoyable. Very thoughtful teacher, just be sure to read so that you can participate in class discussions.

5.0
4.0
ENG495
Aug 30, 2010

Excellent Teacher! Doesn't talk down to you. Pretty philosophical but funny too.

4.0
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ENG200
Nov 11, 2010

He is an amazing teacher. He gives 4 quizzes, 5 papers and a Final. Some people think that his paper's a hard, but ultimately they are just broad. He is an alright grader but not hard. I would HIGHLY recommend him.

5.0
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ENGLI341
Dec 18, 2010

Great discussion. Likes to talk about the books. Pretty thorough on your papers.

5.0
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ENG440
May 26, 2011

Southern Lit was one helluva class. I enjoyed it and Dr. Bradshaw's discussions are meant to guide your reading. Don't count on getting your papers back very soon. He's involved with Faculty Senate, teaches online classes as well, so he's a busy man. He is interested in your progress and is willing to help you!

5.0
3.0
ENGLLIT
Jun 29, 2011

Dr. Brandshaw is one of the best human beings I know - just an all-around nice and earnest individual. Everyone else has said all the great things about him and they're true. Take his class and you'll be very glad you did.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Jul 4, 2011

Dr. Bradshaw was on of the nicest men I have ever met. He is always offering help, or guidance, or just willing to talk. He is funny and extremely intelligent. He is clearly passionate about what he teaches. He does not grade too hard, but certainly not easy either. I HIGHLY recommend him. One of the best teachers I have ever had

5.0
2.0
ENGLI111
Aug 16, 2011

Dr.Bradshaw made the class fun and entertaining while never losing emphasis on teaching. He is very intelligent and always ready to help you out. I love this class.!

5.0
2.0
ENGL200
Nov 8, 2011

Really nice guy. Several papers in the class and everything comes from the books. I liked the class at the beginning of the semester, but a month in it really starts to drag. Not a bad professor over all.

3.0
3.0
ENG200
Nov 8, 2011

Pretty nice, but not always clear about what he wants in his papers.

5.0
3.0
ENGL200
Jun 7, 2012

Great teacher. It was one of my favorite classes last year. The class is hard because there is a lot to cover. I thought the theory part was helpful, but it's mind numbingly confusing if you don't do the reading. Harder than other 200 classes but it has helped my writing in others. He's honest about grades and what English can do for you.

5.0
2.0
GENS101
Nov 16, 2012

Dr. Bradshaw is friendly, helpful, and hilarious.

5.0
2.0
ENG200
Dec 8, 2012

Dr. Bradshaw is very down to earth and willing to help with students outside of class. He's a genuinely nice guy too. It took me a minute to figure what he wanted from the papers, but it's pretty clear after the first one. I'd recommend him. The class was enjoyable. He's also EXTREMELY lenient on due dates for projects and papers.

4.0
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ENGL260
Dec 10, 2012

He is a very nice man and really knows his stuff. My only problem with this class was that I found it hard keep up with what he was saying. He often jumps from topic to topic. All in all - he is a good choice.

4.0
2.0
ENGL200
Dec 26, 2012

Dr. Bradshaw honestly tries his best to present the material in a comprensiable fashion. He is sometimes a bit scatter brained, but if you do the work you should be able to pass with flying colors.

5.0
3.0
ENGLI260
Feb 22, 2013

Great Teacher! Take him for Am. Lit. survey and made class interesting. Smart and funny. He cares that you learn. Don't use cell phones in his class.

5.0
1.0
ENG260
Apr 23, 2013

Great teacher.. kinda boring lecture because you just go over what you have already read and the exams are all quotes from the books you have read.. but overall good class

5.0
2.0
ENG260
Dec 20, 2013

He is a great professor, and his class didn't require a ridiculous amount of effort. However, the only grade I knew of mine was the midterm and one paper until AFTER the final. He gave back all the other grades literally when we turned in our final. Very helpful and lenient, but could be more organized.

5.0
1.0
ENGL260
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2014

Overall he's a down-to-earth, good teacher who wants his students to succeed. There was however a lot of reading, especially in the first two months. Otherwise, the only real complaint I have is that he's a little to casual/unorganized in his lectures; but this does make he class interesting seeing as he's easy to get off topic.

2.0
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ENG260H
Mar 20, 2014

Dr. Bradshaw was a very nice guy, but I wouldn't take his class again. He picked favorites and pretty much just looked to their opinions on the readings. TONS of reading if you're in the honors class. Definitely used all books. His class was painfully boring to sit through. Never understood his lectures. Rambler. BUT very nice guy. Good popcorn.

4.0
2.0
ENG260
May 3, 2014

Nice guy but does not grade ANYTHING in a timely manner. I have no clue where I stand grade wise because he is so last minute on grading and by that, I mean finals week.

5.0
3.0
260
Grade: B+
May 5, 2014

Awesome professor. His class lasts an eternity but you really learn a lot. You have no idea what your grade is at the end of semester. Take his class. I never read any of his material and got a B. It just made a lot of extra work for me to sparknote.

4.0
2.0
200
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2014

If I had to hear about his doctorate one more time, I would lose it. LONG papers and lots of reading over high-school material. Every reading assignment we had was something I had already read in high school. I know you might have to take this class if you're an English major, but come prepared with ear plugs and a pillow.

5.0
3.0
ENG260
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2014

The literature he picked for our class was really boring. He graded papers fairly, but NOT in a timely manner. He gave us back our first paper AFTER the second one was weeks passed due (and we only had three the entire semester). BUT he's a great guy, and I really liked him. He's extremely understanding about deadlines and needing extra time.

2.0
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ENG260H
Dec 13, 2014

Dr Bradshae is a very nice guy. BUT he is awful about procrastinating when it comes to grading papers. And you will be lucky if he answers your email when you need help with something. I would never recommend this class to anyone ever. Its very difficult because there are two small papers, one term paper, and one final exam as grades.

2.0
4.0
ENG260H
Dec 14, 2014

Bradshaw is a very nice guy, but he is awful about grading & procrastinating about clarifying assignments. This class was very difficult because he only took 4 grades: 2 small papers, a term paper, & the final exam. He'll almost always offer to help, but when it comes to following through don't hold your breathe. I would never recommend this class.

3.0
3.0
ENGL200
Apr 14, 2015

This was the third class I've had with Bradshaw because I like his personality. He's got a good sense of humor. He's a pretty easy grader. He's helpful, though he's notorious for not responding to emails. But, if you want a paper back in a reasonable time frame, do NOT take him. 3-page papers submitted in February were not returned until mid-April.

5.0
4.0
ENGLISH260
Apr 28, 2015

Readings are hard at the beginning but lectures and class are good. Super helpful with papers. Final exam was long.

5.0
3.0
ENGL262
Apr 28, 2015

Dr. Bradshaw is really funny in a dry way. I was dreading this class and all the reading but his lectures were awesome! He writes all over your papers so know how to write.

4.0
1.0
ENG260
Grade: B+
May 2, 2015

He is a really nice professor. He is very lenient when it comes to turning things in. Class is usually not mandatory. One of my favorite professors. Just don't expect your papers back very soon or sometimes at all.

1.0
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ENGLISH112
May 3, 2015

He doesn't grade anything on time. Don't expect anything back before the end of the semester and your final grade will never get posted.

5.0
3.0
260ONLINE
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

Best online class I've had at UTM. Answered all my emails the same day and was really helpful. His lectures were good. Readings were long but interesting. Lots of comments on papers and really good about working with my deadlines.

5.0
3.0
ENG341
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2015

He's a fiend for early American Literature! I'd read some of it before, but a lot of it was new and definitely more interesting than the survey classes would have you believe. Class was hilarious. He likes original thought.

5.0
1.0
ENGL200
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2015

Dr. Bradshaw is an amazing professor who is full of knowledge and knows how to present it in a clear and concise way. I have taken three courses with him and I loved them all. His class is easy if you work hard, participate, and use office hours o your advantage. I highly recommend taking him any chance you have!

5.0
3.0
ENG200
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Bradshaw is one of those professors you take and then wish he taught every class for your major. The class is just very well balanced, and his attitude is perfect. Couldn't ask for more.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENG260
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

There are readings you have to do before every class and during class you discuss the readings. Sometimes there is a pop quiz on a reading and there is no way to predict when he will give a quiz unless he tells you. Only did 3 papers and they were relatively easy unless you waited until the night before. He does take a while to return graded papers

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
3.0
ENG111H
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 11, 2017
Would take again

He gives out casual, but nice lessons over what's assigned on. He also gives out good advice when it comes to papers, so make sure to visit his office hours to have him look over it with you! If you read up on what's assigned and keep up with the assignments, you'll most likely pass his class. Just don't expect your graded papers back anytime soon.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Mar 14, 2018
Would take again

Bradshaw is a great professor. There are a few assigned reading that you are expected to have read for class discussion, but nothing to dense. He is very helpful in the writing process and breaks it down for you. He is very laid back and easy going. Its genuinely hard to fail this class

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENG260
Grade: B
May 13, 2018
Would take again

Lots of assigned readings that I rarely even looked at outside of class. Grades came from two papers, a midterm and final. The papers were simple enough, but he does take awhile to get them all graded. The midterm was all multiple choice. The final was half multiple choice and half essay but he allowed us to bring an index card with notes.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG112H
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2018
Would take again

This is an English class, so there are a lot of papers, but Dr. Bradshaw is very understanding. Many times he would extend due dates when he knew we were stressed out. I loved this class and would definitely take him again.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Grades really hard. Even said at one point he does not give out very many As.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG341
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2019
Would take again

Spends a lot of time on papers. Really helps you in class and tries to make you feel welcome. He's a great guy with a great sense of humor.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ENG440
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bradshaw is a good Professor, however, I found he had a difficult time taking control of his class because of a gurl that wanted to disrupt it every day. He just kept letting it slide. It was a distraction to the majority of students and prevented it being as beneficial as it could have been. He gives really good feedback. Religious-heavy.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Grade: A-
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

Such a nice guy. I really recommend his class. The assessments are straightforward, but not just ridiculously easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A+ (3)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 7
A+: 3
B: 3
B+: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Respected (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Caring (2)
Hilarious (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

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5.0

(1)

ENG325

5.0

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ENG395

5.0

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ENG359

5.0

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ENG341

5.0

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5.0

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4.0

ENG359

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