4.5
Quality2.7
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Would Retake94
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What Students Say
“He is the best English professor ever that I have”
ENG200 - 5.0 rating“He makes you work for it”
ENG350 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
92%
Grade Predictor
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Predicted Grade
A+
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132
5.0
(2)200
5.0
(1)35601
5.0
(1)ENG101
5.0
(1)ENG170
5.0
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35601
4.0
ENG170
4.0
ENGL380
4.0
CHILDLIT
4.0
ENG356
3.4
Reviews (93)
the best ever!!!
Definitely one of the most intriguing and helpful teachers I've ever had. If I could, I would take as many classes with him as possible.
He is such a good teacher he will help you with anything he needs and we have NO tests in there and ONLY have to write three papers the whole semester!!
very helpful. i'd do him...yummy. well help you with papers, very hard grader,sometimes he is too hard but you learn a lot
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He is one of the most interesting teachers I have ever had here. He really knows what he's talking about. (Don't doubt him, he will let you know he's right.) He's a hard grader, but once you understand what he wants, you'll be fine.
Dr. Austin is hilarious. Everything is always about sex. It relates well to college aged people and he is totally sexy.
dr austin is a really great teacher. i've never had anyone like him. he makes learning fun, even if we do have to read a 400 page book in less than two weeks. and he's really cute too, so that's always a plus in coming to class!!!!
Great professor, interesting class. Still new enough to care, and will call you on your stuff. Does a GREAT Michael Jackson impression. Very funny, likes to argue, but in a good way. Very sure of himself. HARD grader, but will help you bring it up.
HE IS STILL IN HIS TWENTIES AND HAS A PHD!!! INCREDIBILLY SMART, DOWN TO EARTH AND JUST A WONDERFUL TEACHER!! TAKE HIM AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN. HIS CLASS IS WORTH THESE OUTRAGOUS PRICES!
Awesome teacher. Hard grader sometimes...very critical but really really prepares you for future writing classes. We only had 3 essays and one was a group paper...totally take him!! Im taking his 132 class...money well spent you get alot out of it.
A great Teacher! Helps you alot. Makes sure you know the stuff. May grade essays on the harder side but is very clear about why. Take him if at all possible! i know i am again for 132
Fun to watch. He can't sit still for more than a minute. Does grammar count??? BOY DOES IT EVER HARD HARD HARD HARD GRADER, but good teacher. Really funny I couldn't stop laughing. Oh yeah and did I mention he grades really HARD?
he is alot of fun.. we do alot of class discussions he grades hard but honestly it will improve your writing he is a funny teacher we mainly laugh and do one assignment per class.. very easy!!!
dr.austin is just as cool as he is helpful.he teaches his class in a very laid-back way.if you like less structure and more liveliness he's the one for you
I LOVE this man! He is the most increadible English teacher I've ever had, not to mention he's pretty damn hott. Take him unless you like the boring hum-drum professors who don't take the time to get to know their students.
This is one of the best english teachers ever. Makes you express what you are feeling onto paper.
The best guy ever!! Grades kinda hard and you have to follow the directions for the paper!!!
I hated him!!!! He doesn't make sense when he teaches. He uses very foul language and does not care if you pass or fail. He will also make fun of you in front of the whole class!!!
Dr. Austin is a great teacher! he will not feed you bull****, its all pretty clear from the beginning of the year what he expects out of you, so if you follow these guidelines and turn in your papers, you'll do fine. class kicks ass!
He is a great teacher who has taught me a lot about children's literature.
Great ENglish teacher, the best at SFA. GRades hard but if you spend time on papers class is easy to pass. Class is great he makes it really fun
Work hard on your papers; he is a tough grader! However, his comments really help your writing skills. He keeps the class interesting and fun! Great teacher! Take him!
Hes really funny. Talks about the 80's and 90's with students because hes still really young. Wants everything perfect in your papers though. He seriously will fail you if its not. You will have to spend a lot of time writting each paper.Expect a C maybe
he's cool as a person but as a professor i did'nt like him. he leaves school early and doesn't really care.
This teacher is badass! We never really did anything in class but socialize. He tries to scare you in the beginning, but don't take him seriously! He is so funny and hot! Definetly take him! He may grade a little hard but I got a B in his class!
awesome professor. very funny. class is very interesting and fun. you just sit there and talk the whole time. he jokes around and can relate to the students. he grades papers very hard so make sure you work hard. not too hard to get a B if you work at it.
He is the one prof that really impacted my college career. He cares about each student's success in the classroom and in life. He grades difficultly, but he tells you that from the start. And he does a badass Michael Jackson impression!!!
He is THE BEST prof anyone could ask for! He is funny, smart, and makes you learn while you are enjoying English!! He is terrific and I highly recommend him to all!
Awsome English Prof. Has acute ADD that only enhances his teaching style, which is jumping on your desk and basically scaring all the other professors back to their offices while he expounds Coleridge and Depeche Mode. Grades tough, teaches great.
TAKE HIM IN THE SUMMER. Brit Lit was a complete breeze. He is hilarious and doesnt bore his students. Talks on the students level. I got an EASY A. I've taken him 3 times. He's a BADASS!!
This teacher is by far the best teacher. He does his very best to make class just as enjoyable as u will let him make it be. He does grade strickly---not the same as hard--- IF you follow his rules on formating then u have nothing to worry about.
AMAZING! He is so funny and his class is great. It is impossible to fall asleep in his class and you will enjoy going. I didnt skip once! I'm a C student, but I made an A in his class. He cares about teaching and his students.
He is the best professor at SFA because he can relate to the students. I am a B/C student but I made an A in his class. He grades to perfection but follow his grading rubic and you will pass.Oh and he is cute too.
TAKE ANY CLASS THAT HE IS TEACHING, HE IS THE BEST TEACHER THAT I HAVE HAD SO FAR. HE MAKES CLASS REALLY INTERESTING B/C OF HIS ACUTE ADD. REALLY COOL AND RELATES TO HIS STUDENTS. NOT BAD EYE CANDY EITHER.
Dr. Austin is an awesome prof. Although he is a hard grader, he is very helpful. I strongly recommend him for eng 131
HE makes this class very fun. Being absent is like not sex for a week. It was really good and I learned a lot from it.
Dr. Austin s sooooo awsome!!! His class is hard and you really have to follow the guidlines for you paper, but he helps you alot!! He even goes to the Kappa Alpha Psi parties!!
Best teacher I have ever had. I look forward to going to his class, it makes my bad days better. He's funny.
Dr. Austin is in my opinion the best professor at the school. His teaching style is different than others but it is the best I have ever seen. He is always helpful and very down to earth. He might grade hard, but if you ask for help, you will get A's and B's. Would definately recommend!!!
Best professor I have had so far. Very uncensored and down to earth type of guy. He gets on the students level and makes English fun. You will enjoy his class if you take him. Probably the best teacher at SFA, and truly cares about his students and wants them to pass.
do not go into this class expecting to be easy because of the content.....that's all i have to say
This professor was awesome! He was a hard grader but as long as you work on the papers and ask him for his opinion you should do fine. He's a fun professor and I had fun watching the Family Guy episodes in his class!
Great Teacher
Is a good teacher. Just b/c he is Greek doesn't mean that he will pass his frat brothers or other greeks. You have to work for your grade. All you have to do is pay attention and you will pass his class. You should take him if possible.
Hard grader!!! but so entertaining. A's are rare..B's are more common. Think before taking. You will work very hard and love him 4 it.
He is an awesome teacher! I would say that he is definitely the best among the rest. Don't expect an easy A, you really have to work for one in this class. He doesn't take crappy papers so for all you freshman who are used to writing crap, don't take him. But if you're passionate, take him.
He is a wonderful teacher who cares about his students, he makes you work hard, but makes it fun..I think he is the best professor at SFA. Family Guy episodes are awesome:)
A very good English teacher. He knows what he is talking about. Just take time on your papers and put a lot of work into them and you will not have any trouble with his class.
He is absolutely the best professor I ever had! I love him!
Not only is the class red hot, but Dr. Austin is fine as hell and you will never get bored!!!!
Hey man this class is too much fun. It really intrigues your mind! Even though it was only one credit, it will now be 3. He is too cool, and he cute too! But please believe he takes his subjects very serious, so cut your cell phones off or he will get you!
I took this professor a few semesters ago, so my comments may or may not be revelant now. He was a fun, upbeat professor and is obviously a highly educated, smart young professor. I think he tries too hard to relate to our age. A lot of the discussions veered off unprofessionally toward sexual topics. If you are easily offended, don't take him.
This class was so enlightening. Dr. Austin really challenges you to think and open you eyes in new ways. This class is not for the easily offended b/c he encourages everyone to say absolutely anything. He's a tough grader, and don't look to any of his classes as a blow off. But you will be a better student when you make it through.
Dr. Austin is very popular, but not very challenging. Easy, easy A. He's not all that smart either. But take his class-it's a breeze. Needs to tone down the "hip" factor a bit.
He really grades papers hard and the class was demanding. Good teacher, though.
Dr. A is a great teacher, always professional. He is obsessed with grammar :( the only bad thing.
Very funny and interesting. Made the stories we read understandable! THE coolest professor ever!!!
Lame. Easiest professor on campus. Just show up. Don't expect to find him in his office, and he won't answer e-mails.
Take this guy! Easiest class I've had at SFA. Nap your way to a B. He cusses a lot, too. Hottie.
take him if you can! hes pretty bad ass. really laid back and lets you basically write about whatever you want.
Awesome prof. Pushes students to analyze and think on their own. Encourages differing opinions, if backed up with the text. You will learn about YA lit, but you will also learn more about yourself and life. Would recommend this class and prof to anyone
awesome, take him!
Take him! He works with every student and actually makes learning interesting. I looked forward to going to his class everyday and I would recommend him to anyone!
cool dude. take him if u can. he can be crazy and unpredictable. if u do ur work u will pass maybe with an A. classes are not hard. but hard on grading papers. take him
Dr. Austin is the greatest teacher I have had at SFA. He is very interested in his students and creating a real world environment. He is so helpful and I love going to his class because he makes learning the material fun.
fun professor to have. all of his classes are extremely easy b's but it is almost impossible to get an a. he is also nice to look at so that helps. keeps things interesting and entertaining.
I loved this teacher! He is passionate about literature and makes it fun to learn. I hated literature and now that I have had him as a teacher, I love it. He makes sure his students understands the material and go back over it if he needs to. I would recommend this teacher to any student. You don't write papers in his class only short essay on test
Quite possibly the coolest professor you will ever have. Makes class very interesting, makes you want to come. Take him if you have the chance, he is a great professor.
A REAL CREDIT TO SFA! WORTH EVERY PENNY. I LEARNED AND WENT TO CLASS. TOO HOT FOR TV!!!!!!!!!!
Quite possibly the least challenging professor I've had. Yes, he's cute, and "hip," but I learned nothing all semester.
Grades a bit too hard, but is willing to help. Not boring at all. Loves to argue.
Great professor.. lots of fun! Take him if you can he really is the best professor i have had at SFA!
I went to class because I loved to go. Who knew that ALice in Wonderland was so sexual?? PLUS he's HOTTTTTTTTTT with hiscuteness and intelligence. I recommned, he takes his teaching very seriously. Did I mention is is sexxy
think he got a job at some university in canada. smart as hell, sexysexysexysexy
Best teacher SFA has to offer! He is super funny and easy going! He will help you in whatever way he can to pass the class! Super hot too.
Best class of the semester! Super clear with assignments, he really trys to help you to do well in the class. Please, if you have the chance to take his class DO IT!!!!
He is a pretty good professor! He can get annoying at times b/c he repeats the same thing over & over, but he is just trying to make sure everyone understands. He wants to make sure you succeed in his class & that you know how to write. I would advise him to anyone! I made a B in his class. Also, he doesn't believe in wasting money on books!
Very helpful.
Took him for ENG 350 and 352. He would go on and on about ridiculous things. Not helpful at all. Grades extremely hard on essays and he lets you know that no one gets an A or B in his class. Very hard to understand what he wants and doesn't clarify much. Expects everyone to write PHD-level papers. I would say AVOID if you are not the essay type.
Person below has axe to grind. I did fine in 350, 352, 444, and 200. You do have to write well they are english classes. duh!!?? Best ever! 2 Thumbs up!
Dr. Austin makes the class very interesting to learn. He is the best English professor ever that I have. Show your hard work and sincerity, he knows and he's willing to help you to A his class
the best English professor that I ever have. he makes the subject so easy to understand and he actually makes the fun out of it. He is so helpful and the kindest teacher on campus. don't let him scare you away in class, he sounds more easy when you talk to him in his office
SUCH A GREAT PROFESSOR.
Best professor I've had since I've been at SFASU! He is so helpful, and makes the class extremely fun!
He is an amazing teacher! His class is fun and he puts the material in a way you will understand in todays terms. This class is easy to pass just gotta show up to class! I would definitely take his class!!
Dr. Austin is the most mind-stimulating, interesting, hilarious, inspirational professor I had at SFA thus far! Looked forward to going to class, it was literally a SHOW! I learned so much from him and was encouraged to pursue my PHD in English. He is very helpful and challenged my writing. Read the book, go to the arrc and you will be fine!!
By far my favorite professor during college. He makes class so interesting and you want to come. He pretty much gives you the test and come to class to get free 100s
Intelligent, hard-working professor who cares about his students. He sets up his course for student success. All you have to do is show up, pay attention, and do a moderate amount of studying. Plus, every class is a show. He is hilarious!
He says his upper level classes are a bit more difficult but this class was amazing. I was upset that I had to end the semester or miss his class because I knew I as going to miss something funny.
This class is super entertaining. Dr. Austin makes the material easy to understand and fun! He grades tough on the essay question on the tests making it difficult to get an A in the class. If you want an A I recommend you take someone else. He said he usually only ends up giving 1 or 2 A's per class because he grades so tough. But the class is fun.
He makes you work for it. His grading is difficult; however, I did learn alot from him. Though he is tough, I recommend him to other students. He also has a funny sense of humor.
Loved having him! He truly made the experience enjoyable!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
92%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.09 avg changeRatings by Course
132
5.0
(2)200
5.0
(1)35601
5.0
(1)ENG101
5.0
(1)ENG170
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
35601
4.0
ENG170
4.0
ENGL380
4.0
CHILDLIT
4.0
ENG356
3.4