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Reviews (159)
this guy is great, he is young and he loves interacting with his students. also, he isn't all wrapped up in the right way to write papers like MLA format and stuff like that, he would rather you just share your ideas. he a great teacher, very understanding
He doesn't make you write long papers. He focuses on your opinion and thoughts rather than whats right or wrong.
I loved this teacher. He is probably the best english teacher i know of. He is interested in what students have to say and is very understanding.
Loved the class! He made me think about things I hadn't thought about in a long time. He is really the ideal teacher! WONDERFUL!!!
I had him this summer and loved him. He made it easy to get up for class cause of the interesting conversation and laid-back atmosphere. Plus, he's hot... very hot.
Completely laid back class. He is fun to look at and he has many interesting conversations with the class.
Great professor for english. Currently have him for EN 102, very easy going, just keep up with the readings and quizzes and midterms will be a breeze.
the best english teacher i have ever had. he makes it fun. he makes u write a poem but the way he wants it is so simple that i,who writes really bad papers and is not too fond of writing poems, wrote it with ease in about 5 minutes. definately take him if you can. he is a very sweet person
the best teacher i have ever had
Mr. Parker is very nice and his class is pretty easy too. I made an A.
Wow. Very interesting character. Felt like I was in a philosophy class. Very intrusive into your thoughts, beliefs, etc. If you don't like for someone to be all in your business, this is NOT the class for you. Random pop quizzes once a week, kinda easy but really wierd. Whole class is wierd. Hated it. Will never take anything from him again.
A little strange but keeps the class interesting. Cool and laid back. Easy A
This class is very random. Somedays, it is interesting. Other times, it is dreadfully boring. The guy is an awesome instructor and knows his stuff quite well. He is laidback too. As long as you come to class and do what you are supposed to do, you will get a good grade.
Super Cool guy. Very Open-minded. Participate and he will like u. Very generous. Quizzes every monday on the reading (make sure to read weekly assignments.)
He is by far the best english teacher at this University. He is awesome. Doing friday columns gets old, but they are a great way to get things off your mind, and you can write about WHATEVER you want!
LOVED HIM!! Very interesting guy. By far the best class I've taken. I actually wanted to go to class just to hear his random thoughts. The class was very easy. I'm definitely taking every English class with him, and I wish he taught every class at the University!
He is an awesome teacher! I absolutely loved going to class. His classes are fun and interesting. I learned a lot from him. Very relaxed atmosphere.
Mr. P is an amazing professor. He is very interested in what students have to say and does not judge others for not sharing his beliefs. Class is fun and interesting. He's a great guy and very accessible professor.
Best teacher at the school! I hate english, but I loved this class. More simple-minded philosophy than standard BS english. Makes you want to participate.
totally awesome. hes really interested in what everyone has to say and has very enlightening perspectives to share on pretty much everything. and hes s000 cute!! lulz forreal though.
Great teacher, loved going to class! SO EASY. Highly reccomend taking him for english.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this class. He is hot. Great teacher. My favorite teacher yet
Mr.Paker is a great teacher class is easy especially if you always attend.Quizzes weekly on the reading(easy) all around great class and a great professor!One of the nicest guys I've ever met.Highly recommend him!
He is the best EN teacher you can have. He is really easy.
Nathan was great! I feel like I learned something and it was fun in his class. He makes discussion interesting, and as long as you do the reading(which usually isn't that much) you'll do fine on the weekly quizzes. They're pretty easy. I would say if you can have him at all, take his class!
AMAZING teacher! Friday Columns are a lot of fun and you get to know each of your classmates a not so boring way. Quizzes are simple is you do the reading, which is usually like max 3 - 10 pages. EASY!! He thinks out of the box and explains things in GREAT detail! TAKE HIS CLASS!!
Great guy, really cares about his students.
Nathan is one of the coolest guys, by the end of the semester you care for him and his family,he is totally a guy who you would love to go on a walk with or grab a cup of coffee with, defiantly recommend his class
He is awesome. He is a great teacher with small demands. I learned a lot. He lets the students be students.
He is an amazing teacher!! I have his class now and I'm trying to get into his 102 class, but it's not working out too well. I have his class at 5:00 pm and unlike most late classes, I don't hate going to this one! I actually look forward to it!
Mr.Parker is the best professor I've had at UA. He is very humble, and genuinely cares about his students. Attendance is required, but you won't mind going to his class. Discussion is interesting! Easy to get in touch with and is willing to help you whenever he can. Great guy!
Mr. Parker is an amazing teacher/person. He made me want to come to english 101 every tuesday/thursday. He truly cares about each and every one of his students. He is extremely down to earth. The most important thing he wants to you take away from his class is how to express yourself through your writing. He is the best teacher ever.
Mr. Parker is by far the best English teacher at UA. Everyone has fun in the class and his lectures are very interesting. He really cares for his students and will go out of his way to help you out. As long as you read the assignments and put forth a little bit of effort, the class should be an easy A.
he is amazing ! easily the best teacher ive ever had here ! he truly cares about students, and if you show up for class then you will make a good grade! i could have easily had a A if i had only gone to a few more classes. TAKE HIS CLASS ! (they fill up really fast though.. )
He is the Bast professor i have ever had.
Mr.Parker is a great professor and an awesome guy outside of class. I had him last year and I ran into him last semester and he still remembered my name, hes just that cool. I actually wanted to go to his class. If you get in his class consider yourself lucky.
Nate is not really an English teacher as much as he is a teacher of life. During a summer term for CW, instead of writing we could bring an item "show and tell" but had to thoughtful and thourough in the explanation. The books he selected were classics, and he is extremely faith driven, but not at all in a weird or pushy way(and im a nonbeliever)A+
I'm taking his summer session right now and he has made it very enjoyable, even for a summer class. Everything we read he relates to life on a larger scale. He is very animated, happy, and never shy about sharing his intimate life details. I wish I had known to take him during the fall or spring. A+++!!
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!! SO EASY AND SO EASYGOING! HE IS AWESOME, BEST TEACHER EVER!TAKE HIM, EASY A+
very easy really nice guy
if you can get into ANY of his classes... TAKE IT !! hes hands down the best professor ever !! hes laid back and willing to help anyone. he truly cares about his students and makes english fun.. he doesnt grade hard either ! BEST CLASS EVER !
Nathan is the best teacher by far at alabama. He taught about life lessons, but in a way where you wanted to listen. This class fun, laid back and easy. You'll leave wanting to take every other class he offers
i ended up with an A in his class pretty easily but i never really understood how he graded the papers my first paper i got counted off ten points for having an intro so in the second paper i put no intro and got 20 points taken off but other than that i really enjoyed his class
Parker is a really great teacher, he truly does care about the students and offers help in any way possible, like meeting at the ferg for coffee or some such. he remembers your name and is always kind. he likes to share his world views rather than just teach English, i felt like i got so much out of his class.
GREAT professor! Funny, interesting, helpful, kind... One of the best professors at UA! His expectations are very realistic, and the out of class reading is never overly time consuming. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lit class.
Great teacher! I would taking his higher English classes!
Everyone has said enough. Take him, do the work, get the A+. It is just that simple. He is a nice person, and does talk about things in life, and that makes his class fun. Never had a bad day in his class, even though I took him at 8am everyday during the summer. He made coming to class worth it!!
Very easy EN 102 class. The class met on Tues. and Thurs. We had a 1/2 page written journal entry due on Tues. and a one page double spaced typed due on Thurs. over the material covered on Tues. No long research papers!!!! Easy A!!
Best Teacher Ive EVER had
Reading quizzes were tough, but if you read you should be fine. Thursdays are column days, and everyone writes one double spaced page and reads it aloud to the class and full credit is automatically given. Three Essays all semester, first grade was a C+, but the last two were As. Overall interesting, engaging, and has a passion for english.
Best professor at UA and very easy! I wouldn't take him if you are an English major though but if you are like me and hate English then take him.
Very interesting teacher. He's a really cool guy who loves his jobs. Its not a harder grader either but he does want you to try. But I would definitely recommend for English 102!
MR. PARKER IS THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, HE IS HELPFUL, IF YOU FAIL ITS YOUR FAULT! TAKE HIM TAKE HIM TAKE HIM HE IS FUN AND HAS A GOOD HEART!
I had Mr. Parker for EN 101 and 102. I recommend him over all the other English professors. He makes class so much fun. He also fits in with the students. I loved him as a teacher and he was sometimes a really good friend. He makes it easy for you to receive a good grade. If you read the material, do the homework, and show up to class you will pass
such a good teacher!! is excited to come to class, and for his students too. reading quizzes every week?but aren't too hard if you read. you have to write a column every week and read it, but as long as you do it you will be fine. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
I loved this class! It was super easy. Quiz every week but the questions were not hard. Write a page paper on anything,read it to the class every week and get an EASY A. We only were assigned like 3 or 4 papers the whole semester too :)
Nathan is am amazing teacher. He helped me transition as a freshmen and now I am taking him as a sophmore. FRESHMEN NEED TO SIGN UP FAST FOR HIS CLASS! SO great, go to class and an A is pretty much a given. He rewards those who just attemp to do everything. LOVE HIM
This guy is fantastic. Im not usually they type to go do things like this but this guy is worth it. He's a nice guy, who makes class fun, easy, and interesting. TAKE THIS GUY
Nate is the chillest teacher I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and GREATLY values their opinions. Quizzes every week, so though attendance is not mandatory, it is advised. They are generally simple. His classes are usually interesting and full of personal anecdotes. I could listen to him speak for hours.
Other than being completely sexy, he is my favorite teacher ive ever had! class was easy as long as you read the weekly assignment and do the weekly column you will make an A. He is the sweetest man ever and he is very youthful so you can really relate.
Nathan Parker is by far my favorite teacher on this campus. If you have the chance to take him, and you choose someone else your an idiot. He's very helpful, and loves his job which makes going to class fun. Plus it's an easy A.
Nathan Parker is the best teacher I have ever had. He genuinely cares about each of his students and he wants you to enjoy his class. I learned a lot from him and enjoyed every second of it. You write weekly columns about whatever you want so you bond with him and the class. He's also the most precious thing ever.
TAKE HIM! Not only is he beyond precious, but he takes a genuine interest in each and every one of his students. He wants to know about you as a person and wants to help you.
Mr. Parker is a great teacher. He was very enthusiastic about class and our lives. We only wrote two essays but there was a reading assignment for every other class day. Those days would usually have a quiz to follow up the reading. The other days we would write a one page journal about whatever we wanted. Overall fantastic.
Nathan Parker is SUCH a great teacher, he really cares about his students and takes the time to find out different things about each student to help him remember you and what kind of person you are. There is reading due each class, not too long, and quizzes almost every class. Only one paper and one final test at the end. Great teacher!!
Love Mr. Parker. He takes the time to learn your name and get to know you. Always opens class asking us about our lives. Class itself is fine. A short reading assignment for each class, reading quizzes, and a couple easy essays. He says some insightful stuff about each selection then always lets us out early. If you dont take him youre dumb!
He is a great guy and knows how to make you want to come to class. fun and entertaining!
Mr. P is by far my favorite teacher I have ever had. Made his class feel like family and genuinely cares about each individual. He has even written me recommendations because he got to know me from his class. Great teacher, great person
Very easy class; it's not surprising that everyone loves him. No paper, just quizzes over the reading--so if you take him, read. Not hard at all. If you want to feel challenged don't take this class, if you want it easy, take him. It's all about how you relate to the works. Nice dude.
By far the best lit professor to take. He has reading quizzes every week, but they're very easy if you've read. He has one dropped quiz. Quizzes make up half of the grade in the class. There's a "mid-term" paper that is a gimme A+. The final exam is in class and is very simple if you've payed attention in class. I ended up getting an A in the class
I love this guy! He's so funny and tells great stories!! Took this class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tues: Weekly reading check quizzes (simple) that most people just use Sparknotes to ace, and then he lectures for a little while. Thurs: columns due (a short story about anything in your life!) It's a lot of fun. We are let out early every class.
BEST ENGLISH CLASS AT UA. Professor Parker is super friendly, he loves his students and is very passionate about english. He really tries to know his students and his assignments are beyond easy and extremely clear. HIGHLY recommend!
I don't love Mr. Parker because his class is easy. He's honestly one of the most precious, genuine human beings I've ever met. Every Tues. there's a 2-question reading quiz with a short lecture and every Thurs. a page-long column about anything you want. Also a couple papers.I took 101 and 102 with him and highly recommend.
I don't love Mr. Parker because his class is easy. He's honestly one of the sweetest, most laid back human beings I've ever met. Every Tues. there's a 2-question reading quiz with a short lecture and every Thurs. a page-long column about anything you want. Also a couple papers.I took 101 and 102 with him and highly recommend.
Hands down the most genuinely nice professor ever! He wants to get to know his students personally on top of being passionate about english. Random reading quizzes are very easy, and other assignments not very time consuming at all! Often you will get full credit for doing them. Attendance is worth points too so it's worth going.
He's the man. It's easy to pass his class basically show up. But I will say he grades essays extremely hard. I met with him over my essay and had what he called a top 5 essay and grade among the 200+ students he was teaching that semester and I got an 86 on that essay. But he's awesome definitely a must take, super helpful.
He is the best professor I have ever had. He's not only an incredible teacher, but an awesome guy. You can tell he has an inspirational story. Make sure you pay attention to what he is really trying to teach, lots of messages about life. He wants you to think big picture. A person that has definitely made an impact on my life.
Dr. Parker was the coolest english teacher ever. He was an easy grader and he really wants everyone to do well. One day he cancelled class and gave everyone 5 bonus points for no reason. It was a very easy class and he makes it fun.
Nathan Parker is the best teacher I have had a UA. He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Take him for any English class you can. Great man.
Parker is the dorkiest English teacher ever and he's really nice and entertaining, He really cares about his students, always asks us how our weekend is went, if we saw any good movies, etc. Assigns a 2 question quiz & a 1 page paper per week (double space) and you don't even meet your third class period. Great class, great GPA booster
Mr. Parker is the nicest man ever. He tries to learn everyone's name and is super personable. No class on Fridays. Monday there might be the easiest quiz ever that you can get the answer off of spark notes. Wednesday you write a one page column about anything you want. Best English teacher ever. So friendly and always willing to help. TAKE HIM!
Mr. Parker makes class enjoyable. Hilariously awkward&one of the nicest professors here. He asks how were doing&gets to know us on a personal level. One class he'll talk for a little then take a two question quiz, and the other class you write a one page double spaced paper about anything you want which you will read aloud to the class. Take Him!!!
Seriously the best teacher I've ever had. Would love to take him again if his 102 was open!! Every Thursday you write a one page double spaced paper called a column. You write about literally whatever you want (your weekend, football, family) it's awesome. Just do the reading and it's easy to ace this class. Only have written 1 paper in his class!
Read one book throughout semester. Gives 1-2 question quiz on the reading and then short lecture on reading on Tuesdays. Then columns on Thursdays which can be about anything and you get credit. Super easy and nice! Easy A, TAKE HIM!
Great professor, teaches material effectively and cares about his students
If you have a chance to take Mr. Parkers class, do it!!!! So easy, you read one book all semester and have small super easy quizzes each week on them (2 questions). On Thursdays you write a short column on anything you want. He is so nice, really tries hard to learn who you are, and makes english interesting!
took my first 408 with him and it was great. very laidback atmosphere, got great feedback on my work. the reading was cool (hemingway, tolkien, and ashbery). also watched a couple films. class was tons of fun and he's genuinely awesome.
Mr. Parker is a great professor! Genuinely cares about his students & doesn't make it difficult to succeed. Just do the assigned readings (usually a max of 30 pages) & you'll do fine on the quizzes. He teaches important life lessons along with American lit.
Hands down my favorite professor I have ever had here at UA. He only had 3 main essays and a journal/discussion every week that were easy 100's. His lectures are very entertaining and never boring. He is a very energetic and kind guy that gives you all the material needed for a good grade. Really wish I could take him again, I strongly recommend.
I have Mr. Parker now for 101 and will hopefully be taking future classes with him. He's quirky and always has something very wise to say! His class is very well structured a reading quiz once a week along with a weekly column. Easy points! You can tell he truly loves his students. He's has an old soul which makes him very interesting to listen to.
Nicest teacher I've ever had. Passionate about his job and genuinely wants you to do well. Quizzes at the end of every week, but you'll be fine as long as you read. One paper the entire semester and it's a breeze. 10/10 would take again.
My favorite professor here at UA. Im not an english person at all but he made this class enjoyable for me. I took him for 101 and then again for 102 and got an A both times. You do have weekly "Thursday columns" that you have to read in front of the class, but they are only a page and it actually makes for a very interesting class. 10/10.
Great professor, his very passionate about teaching. Long as you read, and goto class you'll get an A. I didn't read some and used spark notes and still was able to get 100 on all my quizzes except one. I would take him again for sure.
He is a great professor. Easy class, just have to do the readings. One midterm essay (one page, just show up and answer prompt) and one final essay. Quizzes once a week on the readings.
One of the best teachers I have ever taken all you have to do is read the reading assignments and go to class. He gives quizzes randomly but they are super easy if you have read. No papers other than the final and he gives you lots of help on that. Highly recommend him.
one of the best professors at bama!! very easy to get in touch with and gives great feedback! you do weekly reading, which he discusses in class and you take a short quiz, and each week you write a one page paper on literally anything and present it! this was my only 8 am but it was one of my favorite classes! highly recommend!!
My favorite teacher ever! Mr. Parker is hilarious, extremely nice and a great teacher. I could tell he really cared about getting to know us; he knew everybody's name by the second Class. Thursday columns were a fun way to know more about each other and help improve public speaking skills. He is a fair grader, and I hope to get him for 102.
Would take Mr. Parker's class over and over again. He is absolutely amazing. Some days he would come in with fortunes that he found on the ground and give them to somebody having a bad day. He always had a story to tell, and his lectures were always entertaining. I actually looked forward to going to his class, and will definitely miss him. 10/10
Very easy class, and extremely nice guy. Tuesdays will consist of a quiz based off of the reading and Thursdays will consist of a column you'll write and present to the class (it's not as intimidating as it might sound!).
Ive taken him for English 101 and 102 and he is the BEST!! My favorite professor at UA so far. Assignments are really easy! Only a few papers (like 2) and a weekly column which is a double spaced single page paper and a one or two question quiz on the reading!! Mr. Parker is very caring and really tries to build a relationship with his students!
The best teacher I have ever had in my entire life. Great dude.
Awesome professor. Really cares about his students and work is minimal. Easy A as long as you follow his guidelines.
Best teacher I've ever had! There's a reading due each class, but it's never super long. His lectures interesting and entertaining- you never know what's in store. He also makes an effort to get to know his students and is very personable and approachable. Very creative and makes you think!
Mr. Parker is definitely the best teacher/professor I have EVER had. He really makes his class enjoyable and never fails to put everyone in a good mood. His lectures really make you thing deep and in a good way. He will know your name within the first few weeks and really makes an effort to get to know you as an individual.
He was awesome. I would take again in the heart beat. He is very understanding and makes 8 ams worth it.
Prof Parker is not only a great professor but he knows the subject inside and out. He makes a point to know each student individually and their name. If he wasn't taking a break from teaching I would be taking him again next semester. UA is losing a great prof. I hope he comes back for fall 2018.
Dr. Parker's class is an easy A. It wasn't my favorite because it was a lecture-heavy literature course. We didn't discuss a whole lot, which is what I'm used to with lit classes. But aside from that, he's a really nice guy who cares about his students. Read the stuff, show up, take an easy quiz in class, and get your A.
AMAZING TEACHER!!! Easy A as long as you do the weekly reading and show up to class. Highly recommend taking him!
AMAZING man! He really cares about his students and is well respected by his students. Gives 1-2 question reading quizzes, as long as you read you'll get a 100%. I'm not a big reader or writer but I LOVE this class.
Mr. P is my favorite teacher I have ever had. I took him for 101 and 102 and his lectures not only werent boring but he made an effort to make each student relate. The columns werent bad at all and it was great that every Thursday class was kind of just like a story time. Everyone should take him if they get the chance!!
Really great professor. Really easy class but tuesday's are in class quizzes that can't be made up and Thursday columns are only half credit if you don't show up to class. Super easy grader have a 100% on all in class assignments and a B+ on a paper. Parker wants you to understand yourself & life before he wants you to understand some book. 11/10!!
Super nice guy and easy class. Only thing is he keeps your grades in an old school grade book instead of BB, so
Mr. Parker is a fantastic choice for EN 210. He really cares about you as an individual which is hard to find sometimes. So funny and chill. Would 100% recommend
Mr. P was one of the best educators I've ever had!! His class is fairly easy as long as you come to class and do the assigned work. I loved the Thursdays columns. My entire class always looked forward to Thursdays. It brought us closer together and we learned as a group instead of individual.
This class was definitely my favorite! Mr. P is very caring and friendly, and his class really made me think about life. 15/10 would recommend. Although he is so awesome, Mr. P is humble and also doesn't like the pressure of people expecting him to be amazing (even though he is). Our class always looked forward to the Thursday columns.
I had Mr. Parker EN102 as well as EN303. He is caring, nice, and so passionate about his teaching. We would discuss a reading one day and then the next day workshop classmates' poems. Fairly easy and a fun class to attend. Participation/attendance was not mandatory for my class, but I honestly loved going. If you don't take him, you're missing out.
Dr. Parker is an amazing teacher. I had for my UH-155 seminar class, and I loved every minute of it. He made sure to engage all of us during discussions and ensured that each of us were heard. If I had a chance, I would totally take this course again.
Mr. Parker is the chillest teacher I have ever had. He cares about all his students and really wants each student to thrive. One day I missed class because I was sick and a few days later he emailed me and asked if I was feeling any better. As long as you do what he assigns you will make an A in this class. If there is a spot open, TAKE it.
Mr. Parker is one of the best professors I have ever had. He really cares for his students and that shows. He is funny and knows exactly what he's talking about. I would take him again a heartbeat.
Nathan is so nice and understanding. You have two grades each week a reading quiz that you have to show up for and a weekly "column" (a one-page paper that is about whatever you want) that you present each week. He is super cool.
Parker is a great teacher. He's kind of quirky (think Robin William's character in Dead Poet's Society) but he's overall a good teacher. Participation every class is required, though he usually asks a question he wants everyone to answer so getting your participation is pretty easy.
I had him also in my EN 101 but both classes are very similar. As for Dr. Parker he's a great teacher. Easy class and you learn a lot. I never truly liked English but his class made it very interesting and fun. Just know every thursday you get to talk about your life through Journals and there are easy pop quizzes from the book or movie
Mr. Parker truly loves what he does and that reflects immensely in the way he runs class and treats students. I never thought I would enjoy an English class as much as I did with him. In my opinion, he's definitely one of the best professors at the university.
I took Mr. Parker's Adventure Lit class & it was very fun & enjoyable. He's a great guy; really laid-back & philosophical & inspirational with his lectures. He opens the minds of his students in a fun, engaging way. The graded works are quite fun & not hard at all. And as long as you read (the books are great), the quizzes are easy. Def recommended
I love this teacher. He is one of the coolest and chillest english teachers ever!! i hate public speaking and every week he has you type a one page paper on anything you want and read it infront of the class. At first I almost dropped because of it but you get use to it and its not bad once you hear funny stories from other people. HES THE GOAT
Parker, with his with his straw hat and suspenders, is the most chill, kind prof you will find. He understands what its like to be a student and its worth waking up at 8 am to take him. A few reading quizzes and essays as expected so just do the reading since its an English course. Tons of students take more than once. He always has a smile.
If you enjoy F. Scott Fitzgerald, you'll love this class. Mr. Parker made me fall in love with really digging deep into what I'm reading and pulling a deeper meaning from the text. He's the best English teacher I've ever had. He grades fair and is always willing to help. This guy will open your eyes to ideas you never thought before. Truly amazing.
Mr. Parker wants to see his students succeed. I had him for honors adventure lit, and it was amazing. You're graded on simple quizzes based on the assigned reading and columns, which are just a double spaced page about anything you care to talk about. You do have to speak in front of the whole class, but it's for 3 minutes max every Thursday.
LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM!!! Very obvious that he enjoys teaching and the class is extremely low-key. He cares about all of us not only as students, but as individuals and he loves hearing about what we do outside of class. A mentor for all.
Best. professor. ever! I had him for 101 and 102. Attendance depends on which section you have and which semester, but he is very understanding with absences. Both classes had reading quizzes and/or lecture on one day and written columns on the other day. He truly loves what he does and cares about not only your education, but you personally.
Professor Parker is hands-down one of my favorite professors at UA so far. He's incredibly passionate, engaging, and entertaining, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his students. The work isn't hard but it does get you to think every now and then, and it may even affect your perspective. If you need a 200-level honors elective: TAKE HIM.
He is the BEST english teacher. I had him for 101 and now 102! You read and have a short quiz and the a one page column that can be about anything! He makes class so fun and it is an easy A. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!
Absolutely adore Mr. Parker! He is so sweet and so cute! Although you have to go to class to pass because there is a grade everyday he is very flexible! The assignments are so so easy ! I wish I could take him every year!
I took him for English 101 and 102. He was an amazing professor and I would completely recommend him!!
this dude is AMAZING. if you dont pass its honestly your fault. you do have to show up to basically all the classes but the class is very easy and you get out early most of the time
professor parker is one of my favorite professors at UA! his lectures are phenomenal, his teaching style is so conducive to learning, and he genuinely cares about what his students have to say. he does have short weekly essays, but he grades them very easily and they're honestly fun to do. absolutely take him if you have the chance!!
TAKE HIM! The best professor. He genuinely cares about his students. The class is as easy as it gets. The class is a 2 question quiz and a column a week. So easy! I would take his class over and over again if I could!
Nathan Parker is by far the best professor I've ever had. Currently I am a junior and no one I have taken has been anywhere close to him. He makes you make a quick paragraph column each week but its very easy and simple. You can do it on literally anything if i could take his class for the rest of college I would.
Mr. Parker is the nicest person ever. I had him for an 8am and he always mentioned how happy he was to see us. You do a 2 question quiz over the book and a column (1 page paper, double spaced) that you read in class every week. 2 essays total. He is an easy grader, offers conferences to review essays, and makes class enjoyable.
Professor Parker is the nicest person ever and if you are able to get into his class you are so lucky! Class is mandatory to turn in assignments but you are able to email for partial credit, he always ends class early, and there are no tests except for small easy quizzes on chapters of the book you are reading, one essay and another for the final.
Take this class! As longs you show up each class and do the reading you will have a great experience. Mr Parker is one of the best teachers I have ever had.
Dr. Parker is so nice and one of the best professors. You have a quiz every tuesday but they are very straightforward. You also have columns every thursday
Literally the best teacher ever, I can't say enough good things. Attendance is mandatory but I promise you won't regret taking this class. There is light reading and writing, and only mini quizzes and your final is an essay.
SO AMAZING!!! One of the best professors I've ever had at Alabama. He really does care for his students and as long as you either read / sparknote the book for the weekly quiz in class, you will be so fine. His quizzes and journals are so easy and he also grades his like 2 essays all year so easily.
THE BEST. Take him if you have the opportunity. You have a reading quiz every week, a one page paper about whatever you want every other week, and an essay final. The best class and so easy if you read. He tries to make it super interesting even if you don't like English. One of the best professors ive ever had!
This was legit my favorite class. I loved the discussions and the readings were super easy. The workload is light, and he is literally amazing. I wish I could take him for every English class ever.
Fantastic professor, cannot recommend him enough! Truly cares about his students and the material he teaches. Attendance is mandatory, but class time is productive, enjoyable, and he usually dismisses early. There are reading quizzes and columns once a week, but it's easy work.
TAKE THIS CLASS!! He is so kind and the class is easy. Tuesdays: an easy reading quiz and a discussion (lowest quiz dropped). Thursdays: 'column days' - read a 1-2 page paper on anything for the class - easy 100%. Only two in-class papers for midterms and finals. Other than reading, no homework. Attendance is mandatory, but worth it for this class.
Dr. Parker is so fantastic! His EN 103 course is super easy and fun. He does one quiz every week, but as long as you did the reading you are basically guaranteed a 100. The other aspect of the course is once a week you write a column about your life, but as long as you read it aloud you get a 100. Super easy, super fun!
I'm a bio major, yet this is my favorite professor I've had at UA and the only person who has ever inspired me to write. We read books and take quizzes that aren't too difficult 1 day a week, and the other day we tell stories to the class. Book discussion is actually interesting, no midterm, and the final paper is 5-7 pages, so not too bad. 11/10.
If you need a Lit credit, take his class. Extremely easy, as long as you read and know the big moments in the readings you will get 100s, a big part of the class grade is writing one page papers on literally anything you want, can be a story, a rant, whatever you want. A genuinely good guy, remembers things you tell him about you, very friendly.
His class is super chill. Each week you will have a short quiz over the reading material (super easy questions) and then the next class you write a one page paragraph on whatever you want and present it to the class. He is super nice and sweet but if you fear public speaking i would not take his class.
Mr. Parker was a great teacher. Made class reading very manageable by having weekly quizzes. Graded only on quizzes, weekly writing log and 1 paper. If you attend regularly, you will do well.
Professor Parker is a fantastic instructor. With his straightforward grading system, engaging lectures, and helpful study resources like Unstuck study, this class is a breeze. Just attend, read the free textbook, and you'll ace it.
Professor Parker is one of the best professors I have had at UA, 10/10 guy. His class is very manageable with reading quizzes and a one page column due every week. He genuinely cares about his students and their experiences at UA, and you are pretty much guaranteed a 100 in the class as long as you show up and do the reading every week.
This is one of the best English teachers on campus. He's amazing and super engaging. Attendance isn't mandatory but the days you have to come to class you do have assignments but he does do drops. Literally amazing at what he does and his grading rubric is super easy. He's understandable and caring he wants the best for you in this course!
He is not a bad professor, it is just a lot of tests and reading.
This is the best professor I've ever had in my entire life. I couldn't wait for my class to start; he was so engaging, he made my whole class connect and care about one another. Dr. Parker would often go off on tangents during discussions that were so interesting, offering perspectives and ideas I'd never previously considered. 10000/10!
Professor Nathan Parker is a really awesome teacher. We met twice a week. Tuesday we would have a reading quiz, Thursday we wrote and presented one page essays. They could be about anything you wanted. The reading quizzes were super easy if you did the reading, and at the end of the year we had one big paper due, but it wasn't bad. (+ Extra credit)
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