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Reviews (92)
He is such a great professor. Always willing to help you and give you feedback. He expects a lot from you and if you keep up with the readings/responses online/participation then you'll get an A. He gives you a chance to re-write a paper and change your grade. He's very patiente and awesome! He makes you fall in love with literature
His class entails a lot of writing, and he expects your very best. Also, he has a serious, down to business personality but, nevertheless, a niece guy.
He's a nice professor with down-to-business serious personality. However, he's willing to help you if you seek out for help, and go through your paper before paper due if you have questions. Plus, he'd give you extra time on your paper if you needed (gotta ask him prior) but he'll deduct some points if it dues really late. You won't be dissapointed
I recommend taking this professor. He knows exactly what he is talking about and explains the readings down to the core. Read the readings for homework (I don't know why you would not when its obviously a LIT class) and you will find this class very enjoyable. Plus he is adorable if that helps!
First and foremost, he is GORGEOUS, certainly an incentive to come to class ;) but also a pretty great teacher, highly recommend. 2/3 of our class was girls though.
TOO CUTE!!! Hard class worth it to be able to look at him. ;-)
AWESOME TEACHER!!!! He makes sure that the students understand what they are reading and how to analyze it. He knows his stuff. Take this teacher if you really want to improve your writing skills and change the way that you read. Now when I read I look for the meaning behind what is happening. This class is very enjoyable.
The class is pretty tough, you have to be willing to work. Professor Cook is fair though and willing to help. Plus he is SO HANDSOME :).
Very difficult class. Lots of reading. Don't expect to take this class for an easy A! He expects you to work, but is fair and willing to help. Plus, he is cute!!
Excellent teacher. Knows his stuff and how to teach it. Class is tough - if you're willing to put in the work and the effort, though, it's a breeze. Definitely renewed my interest in literature by taking his class.
Be prepared to do LOTS of reading! He assigns readings every night out of multiple books and gives you a quiz next class. He grades his papers a little tough and class can get a little boring sometimes. Other than that, he is a nice, handsome guy! Not the easiest, but with a little work you can do it! :-)
very engaging, interesting class. high volume of work but not overly difficult. reasonable deadlines, too. he usually responds to email questions the same day. recommended teacher!
If you do all the readings and turn in all the assignments on time then the class should be easy. It shows he cares a lot about his students and he accepts corrections for papers. I highly recommend this teacher!
I was going to wait for my final grade, but really it won't influence my report on professor cook. He obviously loves teaching and cares about his students. What is expected is clear, and he is happy to clarify any questions. This class, an unexpected pleasure and would recommend it with him! Yes he is easy on the eyes, but a GREAT teacher as well!
Professor Cook is a great teacher, I learned a lot in is class and he kept class very interesting and I thought I would end up with a C in his class, but I actually did better than I thought. Attendance is important, he always gives out reading quizzes which are fairly easy. I would love to have him as a professor again!
I took his six week English 111 course over the summer, and he served it quite well. Really intelligent guy and very interested in his field. Be prepared to always be writing or doing workshop on an essay. I didn't do all of the work, but still came out with an 'A.' I would recommend this guy. Also, he's damn fine.
Honestly,one of the best professors at NVCC. He challenges you, yet is extremely accessible and wants you to succeed, which takes hard work on your part. Definitely take a class with him if you can.
VERY SMART GUY... CLASS IS VERY BORING THOUGH. HE TRIES HARD ... POP QUIZZES EVERYDAY. NO MIDTERMS, HES AWESOME AND GREAT **TAKE HIM**
One of the best English professor in NoVA. He knows what he is teaching. He is extremely fair when it comes to grades and gives you a chance to even redo some major papers to get more points. It's not an easy class, but if you are willing to put in a little bit of effort you will do fine. Great Professor, would definitely take him again.
This man is a genius when it comes to teaching literature. He has inspired me in so many ways. I never even liked literature until I took his class. There is A LOT of reading involved, but he will help you in any way he can. Seriously, if you have to take a literature class and Prof.Cook is an option, TAKE IT BEFORE ALL SEATS ARE TAKEN!
Professor Cook is one of the best at NOVA. I wasn't interested in literature until I took his class, and I ALWAYS looked forward to attending it. He definitely knows what he is doing and cares about his students. His class is not easy; he makes you work! But it is definitely worth it.
He is the best teacher of Nova. Highly recommend him. Although many works to do in his class but so interested to learn a lot new thing with his high knowledge. Take his class.
Prof Cook makes literature super understandable. I had no interest in literature prior to taking his class and now I completely appreciate it. This isn't a super easy class, but with time/effort an A is totally reachable. I highly recommend him.
Probably one of the best professors at NOVA. He's knowledgeable, fair, and makes you enjoy literature. That being said, the class is not an easy A. You have to do a lot of reading and writing. Attendance is mandatory (gives simple quizzes on the reading every class), but it's okay because his gorgeous looks make you want to come all the time.
As a person, Professor Cook is a great guy. However, I feel that his class was more of a social studies class than a literature class.
Class mainly consisted of analyzing and understanding the assigned readings. Therefore, class could be extremely interesting or dull, depending on your interest in that week's short stories. That said, Professor Cook was a very likable person and managed to make even the dullest stories at least mildly interesting.
Professor cook knows what he is doing. He is genuine, understanding, and very helpful. He pushed me to take my papers from good to excellent and I finished the class a better writer. Its not an easy A class but you will enjoy it and if you try, you WILL pass!
He is a very good teacher!! I was just going out of ESL classes and got a B. He is very helpful!
AMAZING TEACHER. If you have the chance to take his class, don't hesitate. Best teacher I've ever had in my life
Prof. Cook is, hands down, one of the best profs. I have had. His professionalism is outstanding and above and beyond many other profs. Take your time to read and comprehend the required reading and you will be good to go. He is always willing to help. Play by the rules and you should have no problem getting an A. I will always recommend him.
He is very good teacher, he knows what he is doing but if you don't have time for reading don't take this class with him because he keep you reading every single day. A LOT OF READING and difficult books. overall he is great. If you love reading could be and easy A if not then an easy F.
EXCELLENT professor! very nice and helpful.
Prof. Cook is amazing! Was waiting for the time to come to class, learned with enjoyment.
he was okay. good teacher, but tough grader.
Fantastic teacher! I loved every second in his class, and he breaks down concepts to try and help you from the ground up. I feel like he really took pity on us and graded very nicely, since I realized I learned next to no proper grammar from high school. Outstanding professor, I'm taking his honors 125 class next semester!
The class consists of mostly group discussions, and a lot of outside reading and writing. Every week you need to read 3-4 short stories and then take 10 "easy" quizzes. Also there are 5 journal entries (300 words), 2 long papers (1200 words), a final paper (1800 words) and a final exam. Overall challenging class but very rewarding!
Very hard class. He expect you to read 50+ pages per week and have a loooooot of writing. his standards for writing is very high since the 75% of the students FAILED in the first writing. If you want to take him be ready to work hard and don't expect a good grade.
Professor Cook really cares about what his students are taking away from his classes. I took him for English 111 and Intro to Lit and it was well worth it. He really goes out of his way to make sure you are getting what you need to succeed in other classes when you turn in papers,
Prof. Cook is AMAZING! Took a 6 wk summer class, but honestly was a highlight of my summer. He knows how to explain lit in a way that you cant help but enjoy it. Ull readwrite a lot but thats to be expected. Your writing WILL improve because of it tho. Theres a 5 question reading quiz at the start of every class, 6 reading responses & a 6 pg paper
Professor Cook is extremely good at teaching grammar. He grades extremely meticulously so you have to work for your grade, but he is very helpful when asked to explain stuff.
the class can be super boring bc he talks so much about grammar and the grammar midterm is really hard. assigns a couple big papers but each kind of builds off each other and theyre easy to do well on bc he makes u write an outline the week before his class is really easy if u try and arent a dumbass. also hes super hot and smart :')
Took this professor for both ENG 111 and 125. Definitely enjoyed his lectures. He has a huge interest in the subject and is very clear in his explanations. It's a pretty simple class. That said, this class isn't a joke. Do the work (not at the last minute) and you'll do great! I've significantly improved with my grammar and owe it to him.
This is such an amazing class. The books he assigns are incredible and I alway go back to them for reference. YOU HAVE TO DO THE READING!!! because you will get quizzed on it!! The work in this class is difficult but he really helps you along the way. YOU WILL BECOME A BETTER WRITTER!!!!Take this class if you like David Foster Wallace.
He is incredibly focused on improving your ability to write at a professional level. All of the classes assignments( except quizzes, which are easy) are meticulously graded, and feedback is given on how to improve rhetoric and grammar. He will markup your papers with suggestions even if you are good at English; however, he is generous with grades.
Hands down the best professor I've had at NOVA. Very professional, friendly, accessible, and willing to discuss anything. Be ready to read thoroughly and think hard about what you're writing and how you're writing it. Professor Cook makes sure that his homework and grading aren't just arbitrary and will actually help you improve your skills.
He's a very good professor that is willing to help out to improve your writing skills better by the end of the semester. His grading is alright, but tons of work to do so you would needs to earn the grade. Also he's a hottie which is a plus
Great professor- went to Georgetown so he is very well educated. He did wonders for my writing.
Amazing professor! Super approachable, will always work with you outside of class. He's sort of a tough grader-- but fair and gives good feedback. You'll get quizzed on the readings, so don't skip them.
The. Best. Professor. At. Nova. He improved my analytical thinking so much. He is the nicest man you will ever meet, and has thorough knowledge of English. You will have 3 essays and 1 exam. The exam is easy, just make sure to read all the assignments! He gives great feedback on your essays. He's an amazing person, and I wish I could take him again
You have to plan ahead with the assigned readings and additional work. You have to do 5 journals, write three essays (two short essays, one research paper), be prepared for reading quizzes, and lastly, participation. Do not wait at the last minute. Professor Cook is very caring, patient, understandable, and wants you to be successful. Good luck!
You will come out a better reader/writer by taking his class. Class is definitely worth it in the long run. The class is obviously catered towards a large group of students, but you'll feel like the class has been tailored directly towards your personal growth and development. Do the work and participate and you'll get a B or higher.
Prof Cook is great! I was never a big fan of English, or literature; but he made me love his class! the way he teaches and goes deep in detail is amazing. TAKE HIM !!!!!
One thing that I really miss about this professor is that he really puts time into giving you quality feedback; he spends time reviewing your work sentence by sentence and not just for grammar but how you're connecting sentences and whether or not you need to elaborate points yor making.
Jeremy is a great teacher. He teaches the class well and invites others thoughts on the readings. Be prepped to read A LOT and if you dont, you wont do well. On that note, ENG 246 is an advanced class. Class time is pretty much a book club which has its benefits & Drawbacks. If you can read 2 books every 2 weeks this class is for you.
Prof. Cook has quick email response times and is really accessible through his office hours. His lectures were well prepared and made the toughest of readings easily understood. Take class notes, plan for assigned readings, and participate in class discussions to succeed. If extra help is needed, ask him! He's approachable and friendly.
Professor Cook is everything you want in an English professor. He teaches you how to think critically. If you participate and do the readings youll enjoy this class! None of the readings were dreadful, so do them because youll be quizzed.
Great presenter. Everything flowed incredibly smoothly, and I felt he was well prepared for every class. Sometimes interrupts you after you've made your point he was looking for. Great at helping the learning process. One of the best graders I've ever seen- doesn't hold back on marking up your paper, but knows what to takes points off for.
He's a good teacher. There are quizzes before every class so make sure you do the reading. If you don't read you won't pass. Not an "easy A" by any means. Studying for the final exam is pretty difficult especially if you don't know all the stories. Do NOT skip class because he is very serious about attendance! Overall, good class.
Professor Cook is truly the best professor that I've ever had. He's one of the reasons that I became an English major. I can't think of a professor more passionate for their field or more genuinely excited to nurture their students' growth. Jeremy instills a real appreciation for literature and helps students achieve critical thinking skills.
Professor Cook is one of the best teachers I have taken at NOVA. The reading is what you would expect for a Literature class and it helps that he picks interesting reads. The whole class is analyzing the assigned readings as small groups. You won't pass the class if you don't read what he assigns. I would take him again if I had the chance.
He's a good choice, I didn't necessarily enjoy the lectures because I'm not an English person, but as long as you do the readings, participate in class, and do the papers you should be fine. He gives you everything you need for the Final Exam, you just have to be able to pay attention.
It's been a couple years since I've taken Cook's class at NVCC, and I'm at a 4 year institution now, but he is still the BEST professor I've ever had. I learned so much in his class and he gives great feedback, it's evident that he really wants to help you and make sure you succeed.
Honestly the best professor I've had in my college career! Do the readings and show up to class and the final exam will be a breeze for you! 3 long papers but you can submit drafts to him for feedback as well as do revisions on the 1st two. You will enjoy his lectures and he'll really blow your mind about literature! Can't recommend him enough!!!
This class is easy as long as you read the assignments each week and show up to class. There are 3 essays and 1 final exam. I took this class to substitute for ENG 112 and I'm so happy I did. I actually felt like I learned something and I came out a better writer. Professor Cook is extremely nice and thorough in his instructions for assignments.
I honestly can't say enough good things about Prof. Cook! I'm not even much of a literature/English person, only took this class for the elective. But I was blown away by how he managed to make me care even a little about the subject. His lectures were a highlight of my week! He also gives amazing feedback on assignments. Highly, highly recommend!!
Prof. Cook clearly knows what he's teaching about and makes a clear effort to make a class about reading and writing essays as exciting as possible. Best English teacher I've ever had. Do the work and the reading and you'll get a good grade. It's not a hard class.
Youll have about 3-4 readings each week and youll be quizzed on them (5 questions and one extra credit). Look for the simple details in the readings bc thats what he'll quiz you on. Then you have journals to turn in about your assigned reading theyre worth 50 points and his feedback on these suck. then theres a reflective paper and a final all hard
Professor Cook was awful. He constantly picked on me during the class and sent me rude emails due to being absent from part of a class. Highly would not recommend. He is a difficult grader and did not make it easy to get an A+ in his class. I finished the semester with a B+.
reading out of class- 2 hours a week. papers- 1 almost every week either a short exercise(300 w) or a essay(1000 w). grading- Chill- focus more on content and your point rather than grammar. (all our work is easy if you just try there's just a fair amount of it so don't fall behind) He's superb at explaining things- everything he does is to help
Prof. Cook is an engaged teacher with very constructive feedback in our writing. He allows to submit drafts of the writing to get his feedback and make sure you get that golden A. Class has a consistent workload so organizing your weekly tasks will make this class fly. His feedback was really good to improve my writing. Highly recommend!
Hated the reading quizzes and the book that was used but professor Cook was amazing!!! 10/10 recommended.
LOVE this prof. He was so helpful in my first semester, I genuinely enjoyed the class. Definitely don't overlook the grading quizzes as they may make/break your grade. He gives opportunities for rewrites on essays and gives great feedback. Amazing teacher.
He is great at making you learn the material, however, that is where my praises stop. He makes you read way too much and treats "The Sense of Style" like it is the Bible. His feedback makes you feel insulted and his grading policy can be summed up as follows: "Your paper was the worst I've ever read, here's an 80." Do not take him for this class.
He is overall a good professor. He is a stern grader with essays, he lets you redo them for a better grade though. Theres reading quizzes every week which is annoying because one wrong is an 80, and he wont let you do corrections. The class is just writing essays, reading essays and taking quizzes on them, and also weekly assignments
I can't recommend this teacher enough. Lectures, assignments, and feedback was very clearly communicated. Three essays spread evenly throughout the semester, none too hard. A little bit of weekly reading and an easy quiz. Not too hard if you do the work and pay attention, which he makes easy to do.
He is a great teacher and I would definitely take him to improve your writing. If you are in it for just an easy A and do not want to work for it then hes not your guy. The workload isnt too bad and he is very clear about what he wants out of each assignment so its easy to get a good grade if you actually read his rubric
Specific questions on weekly timed quizzes. Midterm/Final is easy if you've been reading the stories. Very clear rubric and feedback. Don't mess up on the quizzes, it a good chunk of your grade. Just read and understand the concepts, study hard and you'll pass with an A. Papers are doable is you've been reading. He's really nice and helpful too.
I was dreading ENG 112. Professor Cook made it really easy to maneuver through the course. The required books have very enjoyable reading material. All classes start with quizzes, which are very easy if you read the stories and essays. Every essays written for tests will set you up for the final exam. Start strong and you will have an easy A.
Professor Cook is by far my favorite online professor. He is incredible at being involved in the class and gives the best feedback. I took ENG 112 with him and decided to take ENG 236 solely because he was teaching it. Yes, there's a decent amount of reading, but it was manageable. Plus, there were multiple options for all of the module projects.
Read good recent reviewsv accurate. Solid butnot hard class!Have to put in the effort and so YOU WILL IMPROVE greatly. If you attend all classes, work on what's taught, your A awaits you. Quizzes end before the class and they are based on mostly purpose or main/ evident details. Camera is required tho. He is very accommodating. Goldenoffice hours!
I took professor Cook for an accelerated 7 week course and he was great. Everything was fast paced but he organized every module so well that it made it so much easier to succeed. He's kind of tough grader especially for discussion board posts, so make sure you cover every point and make it detailed. Overall, amazing and very helpful professor.
In simple words, if you wanna spend your semester stressing out over a class then he's your go to but otherwise avoid him because you'll find much simpler professors. He is such a HARSH GRADER for no reason and the amount of workload for a 3 credit English class is absolutely insane. I would switch class but I need it to transfer. Don't take him!
He gives good feedback, but his grading and feedback expect us to think as he would analyze and make connections. However, the class is not that difficult if you already know basic literature concepts. DO read the readings and know them for the quizzes.
Prof Cook's lectures were amazing, but the class's exhausting. There were so many hw and papers, even when it's a 15-week class. If you're really good at English and want to learn more, then he's a good fit; or else, don't take him!
Professor Cook is well-versed in his field and offers insights that other English teachers fail to. He cares for each and every student, providing thoughtful feedback and responsive answers. The course consisted of three essays (1500 words average) with readings in between. The workload is certainly not light but there's value in every assignment.
Prof. Cook organizes the class so well that it's hard to fail. His communication skills and accessibility are also top-notch. He's a quick grader so you will always know where you stand. His feedback on assignments is golden, which helps you improve graded essays that he lets you revise for full points. Overall, he's an absolute goat of a professor
Prof. Cook is the best English teacher. Course topics go with 2-3 weekly readings, discussions & quizzes that build up to the essays well. He's great at giving feedback to do better & think more. You get plenty of time to do everything & he's open for after-class chats and office hours & he'll work with you for extensions on personal issues.
Best teacher NOVA at Loudoun has to offer; genuinely caring, probably one of the best professors at the college; knows his material, easy to engage with; classes weren't that difficult, it's what was expected of a college course; fair grading; lots of feedback and helpful insights into essays; definitely would recommend to any student; fair grader
Professor Cook was not only one of the best professors I have taken at NOVA, but also one of the best teachers I have ever had. He truly cares about helping you learn and grow as a writer. He allows revisions on essays which really helps especially with his feedback, which is incredibly insightful and useful. Highly recommend this class!! :)
One of the best professors I have ever had. Through this course I found a new appreciation for writing. While there was a lot of reading homework, it is consistent and easy to plan for.
Super friendly, took him last semester. He still says hi to me if I see him on campus. Classroom information on canvas is clear and super organized. Expectations are super clear, and he is willing to explain more in detail to those confused. Sometimes lectures got a little off topic but I still learned how to write new types of essays.
GREAT professor! I learned a TON from his analysis on short stories, after thinking that I understood them well enough. He challenges you to think in ways that need to be practiced. I also found him to be a VERY fair grader. On multiple essays, he had feedback but mentioned other elements that overcame anything negative and still gave full points.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.43 avg changeRatings by Course
ENG242
5.0
(2)ENG252
5.0
(1)ESL112
5.0
(1)ENG125HONORS
5.0
(1)ENG125
4.8
(25)Difficulty by Course
ESL112
4.0
ENG125HONORS
4.0
ENG246
4.0
ENG242
3.5
ENG112
3.5