4.6

Jack Carneal

English - Towson University

4.6
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.6
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

90

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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4

16

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What Students Say

“hardly any work, fun class, patrticipation is key, I didn't learn anything”

ENGL312 - 2.0 rating

“Provides a great environment for novice writers”

ENG312 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A- (3)
A+ (3)
A (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 12 reported grades
A-: 3
A+: 3
A: 2
C: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Get ready to read (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
So many papers (1)
Tough grader (1)
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Reviews (90)
2.0
1.0
ENGL312
May 12, 2002

hardly any work, fun class, patrticipation is key, I didn't learn anything

5.0
2.0
ENG312
Oct 30, 2002

Provides a great environment for novice writers

5.0
1.0
283
Nov 14, 2002

Jack da' man. Classes better structured then before. Needs to comb hair :)

4.0
2.0
WRITFIC
Dec 23, 2002

easy class, but you wont learn a thing...participation is mandatory

4.0
1.0
WRITINGFI
Jan 28, 2003

fun class, all you do is write a couple stories! nothing to it!

5.0
2.0
WRITFICT
Apr 1, 2003

Class is great, participation and attendance necessary. If you pay attention, you learn.

4.0
1.0
ENGL283
Apr 22, 2003

he talks about nothing, but easy class, no final, sometimes confusing, but very nice

5.0
1.0
WRITFIC
Apr 24, 2003

He's awesome. He has very constructive comments and really helps you develop your stories. he's very laid back and cool

5.0
1.0
ENGL312
May 15, 2003

No Comments

3.0
1.0
ENGL312
May 22, 2003

Fun teacher, laid back. Can be unorganized and unclear on deadlines, but is funny at times. Good comments and ideas on papers. Good class

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Nov 20, 2003

Prof. Carneal is def. one of the nicest professors.He's hilarious and makes a lot of jokes. Its already almost Dec and we've only done two papers,so take this if you dont want to write a lot.He also lets you redo your papers to get a higher grade.Take him

4.0
3.0
ENG102
Feb 17, 2004

SO funny~

5.0
1.0
ENGL265
Mar 4, 2004

want to touch the hiney...

5.0
1.0
ENG283
Mar 6, 2004

Very kool teacher. I Love his class so much. He is very laid back and untraditional. Great teacher. Take the class--you won't regret it!

5.0
1.0
ENGL312
Apr 26, 2004

What a great guy. Aside from being a lot of fun, his comments about your writing are very helpful. His fiction class is the only one of my classes I never skipped...and that says something. Take him if at all possible.

4.0
2.0
ENGL283
May 3, 2004

Awesome teacher, encourages creativity in writing, and thus is not boring in any way. plays in a band. looks good. can't be fashionable to save his life. take him.

5.0
1.0
ENGL283
May 7, 2004

Pretty cool guy (nice looking too) and the class is not bad at all. Was not critical of my writing like some English teachers I used to know.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
May 12, 2004

Awesome teacher!~ laid back and cool~

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
May 30, 2004

carneal is awesome.. he made the class interesting and fun. A stickler on attendance and class participation but it's worth going to.

5.0
1.0
CREATWRIT
Oct 5, 2004

LOVE!the summer creative writing course was so much fun!Who knew I'd actually enjoy going to class over break?Writing assignments were fun and unique and his comments were incredibly helpful.I wish I needed another eng b/c I'd take him again!PS~hes so

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 5, 2004

Best teacher I have ever had. I wanted to go to class everyday. He is so down to earth and helps you with anything. Cancels class a lot or lets you out early. Assignments are fun. Take him, its the best class.

5.0
2.0
ENG317
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2004

Incredible Professor...Extremely laid back but demands your best work. Go to class...there is no excuse for missing it he's so much fun. You WANT to be here

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 12, 2004

great guy, 3 papers, first paper is the research paper. Its worth 30% of your grade, so if u do good on your research paper and show up to class, easy A. Great guy, if you have the possibility to take him, take him

5.0
1.0
ENGL263
Apr 28, 2005

One of the most amazing teachers I have ever had. His class is hilarious, he is cool, and his comments just crack you up. A definite must-take, if you just need 3 credits. Not a bad workload at all.

5.0
1.0
ENGL283
May 16, 2005

Cant say enough about this guy! Awesome class, very open minded, very funny, very smart teacher. If you show up, your golden. Wish I could take him for everything!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL283
May 19, 2005

The best class I had in college, he makes the class laid back and relaxing, often had class outside. Take if you can.

5.0
2.0
ENGL283
May 21, 2005

Awesome teacher and person. You learn a lot and you have a lot of fun. He's traveled to interesting places and in his spare time plays in a rock band. Highly recommended teacher.

5.0
2.0
FICTIONWRITING
Jun 23, 2005

Best professor I ever had. He makes you want to go to class. Very laid back, fun, and helpful with your writing. Wish I could have him for every class

5.0
2.0
283
Aug 11, 2005

very funny teacher, great teacher. he respects everyones writing gives very fun assingments

5.0
2.0
283
Aug 18, 2005

awesome guy. really made me want to go to class. easy only because you can't get much wrong writing creatively. kinda reminds me of 1st time around aiden from sex and the city.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Sep 7, 2005

great teacher. halarious. very helpful.

5.0
2.0
263AND283
Oct 17, 2005

The funniest teacher I ever had. Very nice and helpul. An easy teacher and very lenient grader. Likes to spend most of the period in class discussion. Very easy to get off topic. Take him if you can.

5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Oct 30, 2005

a great professor! i love going to class and he's amazingly awesome. makes me want to study english more in college beyond the GenEds.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Grade: C
Nov 28, 2005

Carneal is a very nice and funny guy. The class is interesting and assignments are easy. The final is an essay not a test, there are no tests. one of my best teachers.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Nov 29, 2005

Really great teacher, very engaging. Makes you feel on an even level with him, and makes learning and assignments fun.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Nov 29, 2005

Great teacher! very easy...3 essays..gives you 3 times to turn them in for a better grade...he is very funny and hot...he looks like aden from sex and the city. Don't take advantage of his niceness tho b/c he will test you on the essays if you don't read

5.0
1.0
ENG283
Dec 4, 2005

AMAZING TEACHER! HES HILARIOUS AND CLASSES ARE JUST CLASS DISCUSSIONS ABOUT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Dec 7, 2005

awesome teacher...mainly discussion and lectures about the readings...overall good guy

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Dec 12, 2005

Great teacher. Class is easy and fun to be in. Funny guy, probably my favorite class I've had so far.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 14, 2005

Great teacher!! I loved him and he is soo cute....he looks like aiden off of sex and the city. He has an attendence policy but his class is so much fun that you don't want to miss it anyway..3 papers for the whole semester which he will let u turn back in for a better grade!!! He is so awesome PLEASE TAKE HIM

5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Dec 16, 2005

He is a nice guy but his attendancy policy sucks. Its almost like your back in high school. He lets you read interesting stuff. He has three papers plus any he makes you write in class. One group project. Make sure to email him before class if you can't make it. Participate in class it helps your grade a whole heck of alot.

5.0
2.0
ENG317
May 23, 2006

If only the rest of my teachers were like him. He is great. I loved his class and participate and raise your hand a lot and participate some more and do his projects it will be the easiest "A" you ever get. Wonderful teacher. Please take him.

5.0
2.0
ENGL312
Jul 21, 2006

Great teacher! He really knows what he's talking about and is interested in his students' success. This isn't a difficult class; it's fun and laid back! Definitely take him for any class!

4.0
3.0
ENGL102
Jul 29, 2006

It's a very interesting class but his attendance policy sucks big time! He also gives a lot of work and can sometime be disorganized. But even if you're not the best of all writers, just come to his class all the time and participate a lot and it's an easy A. But still, there's that "come to class ALL THE TIME" thing that hurts.

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Dec 11, 2006

This guy is AMAZING!! I only wrote about 4 papers the entire semester and they were so easy. The research paper was the easiest thing I have ever written in my life. I hate English, but this guy made me want to come to class.the attendence policy is kind of sucky when you first here about it, but it can make or break your grade. TAKE THIS CLASS!

4.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 14, 2006

Very cool man! Extremely easy class. You'll write a few short papers and read once in a while. Easy B, you'll get an A with a little more work.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Jan 11, 2007

Prof. Carneal is the best. A couple of papers and the rest is an enjoyable time. He definitely makes his class interesting. One group project but it isn't bad at all. Attendance is a must so if you come to class you will have an A. TAKE HIM!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Apr 9, 2007

He makes a boring GenEd class seem fun and easy. Even if you hate English with all your being, this class is not bad at all. He's a fun guy who really enjoys what he's teaching and guarantees that you can't fail unless you don't show up. Not too much work, the essays are easy and class goes by quickly. Definitely take him, he is a great teacher

5.0
1.0
ENGL412
Apr 11, 2007

Great class. Really enthusiastic guy. Makes fiction fun and interesting. He really invokes a passion for the subject. Just do the readings and you'll be fine.

5.0
3.0
ENG312
May 19, 2007

DON'T MISS CLASS!!! Other than that pretty cool guy. English is not my thing but i enjoyed going to class. He keeps things interesting. My grade was based on 1, 20 pg paper and 3 other one pagers. attendance will kill your grade i don't care how good of a writer you are.

4.0
2.0
ENGL312
May 31, 2007

Like everyone said, go to class! Poor attendance is the only thing that will screw you up. Unless you are one of those people who hates everything, you will enjoy this class. There are a few readings, a couple of 1-3 page papers and one 20 page paper. Even still its fiction- you make the whole thing up. You can't beat that.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 17, 2007

he is awesome. if you go to the class, and do all the homework it is an easy A. the papers are easy, but you have one research paper, but its not hard if you start early. he is always willing to help and will work with you. if you have the opportunity to take him....DO IT! you will not regret it!!!!

4.0
1.0
ENGL317
Jan 2, 2008

This class is really easy with a few simple assignments and a group presentation. Alot of it is discussion based and he keeps it interesting. Alot of times he is all over the place and you have to keep him on track and its pretty funny. The only downside is that attendance is mandatory.

5.0
1.0
ENGL201
Jan 5, 2008

Only a few assignments and very easy! Just turn in your work and go to class every day and you'll have an A. Very nice guy!

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Apr 9, 2008

Very cool guy. Funny and is all over the place sometimes. Gets to know everyone and its the most comfortable class ive been in. Couple papers and a group project, but he makes them so simple. Great teacher and you should DEFINITELY take this class!

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Dec 3, 2008

Jack Carneal is a great teacher. he's funny, laid back, and nice to look at ;)

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Jan 17, 2009

amazing professor! he's funny, very nice and super chill. although class can be a bit boring at times you definitely don't want to miss out. workload is pretty light and easy, just make sure you keep up with it and keep up with the readings and the semester will go by smoothly. take this class with him and only him!

5.0
4.0
ENGL312
May 12, 2009

professor carneal is awesome. he is so nice and really wants all of his students to be successful. he knows so much about writing and is so entertaining. everyone should take this class!

5.0
1.0
ENGL312
Nov 3, 2009

He's the best professor I've had--hands down. Going to his class was the highlight of my day--even doing the homework for this class was fun. The discussion and comfort level in his class is ridiculous. I'll recommend him to absolutely anybody. If you're not a fan of English, he'll change your mind. Take his class.

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Nov 7, 2009

He is a great professor who actually cares about the students. Very sarcastic and funny. Not the easiest class but definitely bearable, if you apply yourself and do the assignments he will give you an A or high B.

5.0
2.0
ENGL312
Dec 18, 2009

Carneal is hilarious. His class is entertaining and you learn a lot. As long as you keep up with the work you'll do well. Show up to class and participate and get an easy A

5.0
1.0
ENGL312
Dec 21, 2009

One of the most fun classes I've ever taken. Don't know if I'll ever use these skills in a job, but I know that he taught me how plot structure and character development. These ideas help you enjoy novels and movies, and give you something to talk about with your friends, and other people. Pretty easy grader too.

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Apr 16, 2010

He is GREAT! Fun, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful..really this guy is great! Take him for any english class..

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Apr 26, 2010

This class is great! Carneal really knows his stuff and if you show effort he will give you good grades. Don't be late though!

4.0
4.0
ENGL315
Jul 26, 2010

As good as they get.

5.0
1.0
BUSX317
Oct 26, 2010

Definitely best the best teacher I have had yet. He is fun, and really knows what he is talking about. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking him! Just don't be late to class, that is one thing he is strict on. Other than that, he is an amazing teacher! I would love to have him again!!!

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Nov 14, 2010

Best professor I've ever had at Towson. So good I took him a second time (first time I took him for 102). Funny guy- you'll love him for any course he teaches.

5.0
2.0
ENGL312
Dec 22, 2010

Wonderful professor!!! You will love his sense of humor. He will make the class enjoyable and fun to come to. He tells you from the beginning what he expects and as along as you come to class and follow his guidelines you will have no problem passing this class with an easy A

2.0
4.0
ENGL101
Mar 24, 2011

He always talked. Definitely had a very unorganized class. His papers were boring to write and he graded unfairly. Do not take him

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
May 4, 2011

Take him. Its college. You have to write papers but its extremelyyy easy. He's a real nice guy who's real involved with his class and students. Wants everyone to do good and teach you life lessons. Hands down one of the best teachers I've had.

4.0
2.0
ENGL102
Oct 13, 2011

He is a fun teacher and it is a fun class. It's college, you're going to have to write papers, but he makes it not seem so bad. He lets you out early most days and will give you reading days. He jokes around in class to make it fun. He's not always clear about what he's talking about, but as long as you read the books you'll be fine.

4.0
3.0
ENGL101
Nov 7, 2011

very funny professor. he explains the material very well. his class is fun and interesting. i would definitely recommend taking this class!

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Nov 9, 2011

Easy. Not a lot of work all you have to do is read 3 books. 2 of them are interesting, the other one is kind of boring. In class discussions everyday and hardly ever any graded work.

5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Jan 17, 2012

Best professor I've ever had. He is relaxed and has reading quizzes once in a while. Three essays that are easy are the majority of the grade. He is so easy to distract and is knowledgeable too! Extra credit for coming to class and he is so hotttttt!

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Dec 5, 2012

Take it with Carneal. He is a really cool guy and makes this course fun. When I first signed up for the class, I was not looking forward to taking it, but Carneal makes it worth showing up. Learned a lot and relates the class to the business world.

4.0
3.0
ENGL315
Grade: F
Aug 28, 2013

Dr. Carneal is a great professor, but definitely only take this class if you love writing. It is a lot of work, and I am a science major thus wasn’t used to it. I ended up spending at least four hours every time I had an assignment. Not recommended if you already have a heavy workload. But definitely try taking a class with him before you graduate!

5.0
3.0
312
Feb 22, 2014

I LOVE HIM!!! Professor Carneal is fun and entertaining-everything it takes to be a good teacher. He is also an absolute sweet and he genuinely cares about this students. Must take!!

5.0
4.0
312
Apr 9, 2014

This man is on fire! He's gorgeous, super helpful, and has a great sense of humor. As long as you do you're work, this class should be an easy 'A'.

5.0
2.0
ENGL310
Dec 18, 2014

Carneal is GREAT! Definitely one of the best English profs I've had. He's funny and willing to help out. Class is discussion based and there's a ton of writing (probably 30-35 pages overall) but he's s a pretty easy grader. Would definitely recommend!

5.0
3.0
ENGL317
Apr 14, 2015

Carneal is the man. There is a good amount of work in this class but nothing dreadful. One of the most beneficial classes I've ever taken and probably one of my most favorite teachers at TU. This class will prepare you for any career better than anything else ever will. Take him and take full advantage of his amazing class, even the readings!

5.0
3.0
ENGL310
Grade: A+
Jun 18, 2015

Just like everyone has said, Jack Carneal is the man! He does give out a lot of assignments, but he explains very thoroughly how each assignment will be beneficial for us in the future. He does take attendance, and does allot 150 points to participation. However, you will want to go to his class! He is so funny and interesting. Definitely take him

5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A+
Jun 18, 2015

Just like everyone has said, Jack Carneal is the man! He does give out a lot of assignments, but he explains very thoroughly how each assignment will be beneficial for us in the future. He does take attendance, and does allot 150 points to participation. However, you will want to go to his class! He is so funny and interesting. Definitely take him

5.0
3.0
ENG317
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2015

Jack Carneal is an awesome professor. Non-English, but he made this class one of my favorites I had to take. He's a little corny, but has a great sense of humor and makes a difficult course easier to understand and getting an A possible with some effort. Attendance is a MUST but class is entertaining and interesting. goes above to help you achieve

5.0
1.0
ENGL317
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2016

Carneal is one of the greatest professors I've ever had. He makes the class an extremely comfortable environment. And he's so funny. Grades heavily on class attendance on participation. So DON'T SKIP. One group project, a case study, usually easy homework every class, exams are easy if you study. Do your work, as for help. Awesome guy

4.0
3.0
ENG317
Feb 16, 2017
Would take again

Professor Carneal is awesome. He gives you a clear outline for every assignment so, doing it wrong would really be crazy (unless you don't show up). On that note attendance is mandatory and if you miss a class you better have a note. He is really fun and his classes are geared to helping you in the real world. Assignments aren't difficult.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ENGL317
Grade: A-
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Carneal really tries to get you ready for life after college. The material is not very difficult, but make sure you read over your papers. Prof. Carneal will not hesitate to take points of for careless mistakes. Make sure you read what the homework is. Beware of a 12 page paper on problems facing the industry you plan to work in.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Jack is great. Take Jack

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
ENGL317
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Class discussions are fun. Has great humor. Just do the work and you pass. He grades attendance so show up, it's worth it.

5.0
1.0
ENG317
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

Take him for the english core. easy A and he is really chill. If you don't get an A in his class just dont even bother showing up for college anymore. One of the best english classes I have taken

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
ENGL283
Nov 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

i took this class for a core and carneal seemed to think everyone in the class was an english major or pro writer. do not take him if getting random, petty points off of assignments annoys you. if english is not your strong suit and youre looking for an easy core, do not take this class

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

89%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A- (3)
A+ (3)
A (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 12 reported grades
A-: 3
A+: 3
A: 2
C: 1
Common Tags
Participation matters (3)
Gives good feedback (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Get ready to read (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
So many papers (1)
Tough grader (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.05 avg change
Feb
May
Dec
May
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

283

5.0

(3)

312

5.0

(2)

ENG312

5.0

(2)

WRITFICT

5.0

(1)

ENGL265

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

312

3.5

ENGL315

3.5

ENGL101

3.0

ENG312

2.5

ENGL310

2.5

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