He isn't all bad. He is extremely knowledgeable about his subject.

Don't take his class if english is not your first language. he can be hard to understand. But he knows what he's talking about. Best advice...Speak up, give you ideas and opinions and NEVER be late to class.

if you come to class on time and talk it's an easy A

Wasn't sure if I liked him or not at first, but decided he was a good teacher and took his 242 as well. If you want to actually LEARN something, take this class. NOT AN EASY A! Gives you points for feedback in class, but you need to defend your opinion.

Your ass shouldnt be late to class anyway. He actually TAUGHT his class. Not a highschool teacher, he would expect participation. So long as you showed up and worked, not an impossible class. Well maybe for you lazy ****ers.

His class was easy. All you had to do was listen to what he said and speak up in class. I rarely did the reading but got an A by listening to what he said.

he's an ok teacher. If you put the effort into the work, then you'll do fine. Its hard to understand his accent though. Speak up in class. It is the only way you get the participation points. A boring class is the last thing you'll need, becasue then he talk all the more.You don't want that!

He is hard. No doubt. But he doesn't purposely want to fail you. If you do bad on the quizzes but speak up in class, it all balances out. I've had his class for ENG112 and ENG242 and I like it! Very challenging, but a LOT of reading.

This guy is hard. We started with 30 people and were down to 8 after week 2. However, I loved the guy. His views are great and those of us that stuck around grew to like his style. Take him only if you are willing to work hard.

Every lecture was insightful, his points were challenging but engaging, and his grading tough but always fair. My writing definitely improved and this class has been invaluable to me. Many expect to breeze through it and are angry when they find they cannot, but if you work hard, you can gain a lot from it. Highly recommended for serious students.

This guy is really tough but he really knos his stuff. If you do your reading and keep up with the assignments he will help you get a good grade.

First, I need to label his cons: He's STRICT, BORING when discussing things, has a THICK ACCENT and is HARSH on tardy or lazy people. If you hate any of these, AVOID HIM. Now, if you can get through his accent (most do after a week) and are a good student who isn't afraid to get help, you can easily get a decent grade. I did, and it was easy. Rec'd

Thorough understanding in what he is teaching, concise lectures.

I had a great time in his class. As long as you read the literature, you'll be fine. What makes this class interesting is the discussions about what we've read. If you want to just sit there and not participate, then find another professor. A lot of your grade comes from participation, not from quizzes.

Personally, I think he's terrific. I took him for 112 last spring and 241 this semester. The people here complaining about him are either probably very lazy and did not come to class, do any of the assigned reading or participate... As long as you try, there is no reason that you shouldn't suceed in his class!

The complaints are all true. you get used to the accent. dont be late ever. say anything in class-it doesnt matter if its a super intelligent comment. if you speak regularly and he'll like you. Take notes on what is said about the readings in class (unless you have a good memory) and you'll do well on the midterm. i got a B and im real lazy.

Awsm Teacher. i took him for 112 this past semester and thought he was great. Just participate in conversations and he will love you, no mater how stupid your comment is as long as you try. Also he doesnt like to grade papers so not much written work

25% participation and quizzes, 25% 5-6 page paper(which is basically your opinion), 20% midterm, 30% final. I took the course in 6 weeks, alongside many other courses, which made it very challenging, but I got a B. I'd imagine the course wouldn't be too hard in a full-length semester

I took Dr. Scarborough for 112 and 241. Got B and A respectively. The majority who moan about his grading scale and methods are usually high school kids who expect spoon feeding, handouts and multiple choice. People, grow up..this is a lit course and not freakin 101. It requires reading, analyzing, discussing and using one's seldom used brain power

Fun. YOU MUST READ THE TEXT. After that, chat about it. Pretty simple as long as you can comprehend what you've read, and form an opinion.

It's like what others have said: read! If you read the text you can talk about it in class. And if you talk about what you read in class, you WILL get an A! His class was very simple because I put minimal effort into it. Not an English major, and don't get some literary concepts, but I did just fine. Pay attention and the exams are super easy!

For a man who has been teaching for over 20 years with material that he cannot control, he keeps the class interesting. He only gets mad if you interrupt, are late, or say flat out "I didn't do the work. If you halfway pay attention and read the assignment then you will do just fine in the class.

He's a tough nut, for sure, but he is very knowledgeable and experienced and does genuinely care about student success. He's no-nonsense; the students he "picks on" are the ones who don't take the class seriously or put forth any effort. For those who are in it to succeed, he's fantastic. I would definitely take his class again!

If English is your first language, it shouldn't take long to pick up and understand his accent. Participate in class discussion, then rewrite what you discussed in tests, pretty straight forward... If English is not your first language may be difficult at first, but you'll get it. Not hard if you do the readings and put forth some effort.

Anyone who has an issue with Dr. Scarborough clearly didn't do their readings and thought they could get away with little effort. He is an excellent professor with a lot of knowledge to offer a student willing to learn. I got an A and I am thankful every day that I took his class. He taught me work ethic like no other.

Those who complain about his strictness are the ones who skip classes and come late to the class! If you read the text and try hard, there is no way he would hate you! He is a professor who will give you an exprience of what studying at a real college is like. His rigorous practice of academdc iscipline earned a better respect than this rating! :P

Awesome teacher, come ontime, bring your book everyday to class, read closely, and be involved in the discussions. If you are not punctual don't take his class. If you are late he stops class to call you out.

Read the books and be prepared to participate in class discussion. He doesn't wait for you to raise your hand! Reading assignments are reasonably spaced, you don't have to arrive on the first day having read all of the book. Very thick southern accent, but you'll get used to it, I swear! Very supportive, will NOT criticize your ideas. No nonsense.

Very insightful, engaging and fun professor. He'll certainly get you thinking, and encourages class discussion. If you don't show up or participate, expect to receive a poor grade. Exams are difficult if you're not a good writer, but he provides excellent feedback and will do all he can to help you excel in the course and receive a decent grade.