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i really liked him, i had a hard time at first - he helped me through it and i ended up getting an A

funny guy, in a VERY quirky way. seems like a hardass, but actually very accomdating. his lectures are very helpful b/c the readings are kinda hard. tough exams if you dont do the reading, but only gives 3 or 4. I've definately had worse.

This professor is very good and he makes class very interesting. I have learned so much in his class that I can't wait for the next class to see what interesting things he might make us think about.

Professor Barnett is a really great teacher. Yes he is not always the easiest to understand but his discussions are very interestinf and stimulating. if I had the oppt. I would take another class with him. FYI he has a book out on greek poetry which I cant wait to check out!! Definately has a great sense of humor too!!

a bit dry but i enjoyed the class.

Prof. Barnett is a good guy. The only whiners on this page (as usual) are a bunch of bottom-feeders who slacked off and got a failing grade.

Dr. Barnett is an exceptional professor. His lectures are interesting and his sense of humor makes them all the more enjoyable. Those who don't appreciate him just were not willing to do the work.

This guy is funny. I just sat in front and took notes. He kept me interested for the entire semester.

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Dr. Barnet is one of my favorite English professors at CCSU. The problem is that he is super smart and when faced with lazy, disinterested students...well, can't blame him. Take him if you want to be challenged and take your learning past a mediocre high school level.

I found Dr. B to be very stimulating and diverting. He has such a broad spectrum of knowledge to draw from & his delivery is unique. He weaves literature with history, art and music & presents it all with humor. He made the literature accessible. Overall, he's very thought provoking - I learned a lot. I missed his class a little when it ended.

Professor Barnett is hilarious. One day he cut all of his hair off and pretended like nothing happened! He seems to like it when people participate, but it really boils down to whether or not you've read. No papers. Just basically read and you're solid. Very charming and quite a witty guy. I wish he taught more classes here:)

Dr. Barnett is tough. Incredibly intelligent and looking to challenge his students. Very willing to help students, but self advocacy helps (not whining). Loves when students discuss -- he learns as much as he teaches. If you don't want to think, don't bother taking the class, but if you're really out to learn, he's great.

if you have a weird sense of humor you will find him hilarious- which helps the interest of the class. his tests are really hard, you must read the poems inside and out. pay attention and TAKE NOTES it will help you sooooo much on the tests and final. overall i enjoyed the class even though i didn't like the material.

he's really funny but sometimes hard to hear. if you write notes in your book next to the text your reading as he explains them, studying will be a breeze. not alot of homework, just reading. good class.

Initially, the material was difficult but Dr. Barnett made it dynamic & intriguing. Read. Attend. Talk. He brings so much to the table it's astounding. Not only will you benefit from his lectures, but from discussion with your fellow students. Brilliant, personable, and very willing to help in any way he can. *Very* positive experience.

Incredible experience! Amazing that he created such a great course. Covered a broad range of fascinating literature with astounding articulation. His passion for literature is inspiring. The grad program would take a giant hit if they ever lost him. Should teach 2 grad courses per sem and not undergrad. Too valuable to be wasting his time w/them.

Dr. Barnett is hard but great. Very knowledgeable and funny. He speaks very quietly and has the tendency to devolve into hand gestures and sound effects. It gets the point across perfectly, but can be tricky to translate into notes. Classes are hilarious, with lots of YouTube viewing, though the reading is intense and extremely challenging.

He may mumble sometimes but it does not actually affect the quality of the lectures, which are very lively! Great Professor, great material! I loved this class, I have already signed up for another semester with him.

I thought this man was so hard in the beginning. He does mumble a lot and you have to listen hard One thing I did not do was the readings. EVER! i just wrote down everything he said and then for the exams i just wrote what he said in class. passed with an A. I actually liked him by the end of the course :)

The key to earning a quality grade in Dr. Barnett's class is communication. Dr. Barnett sometimes mumbles, does not make many comments on papers and is a very tough grader. But TALK to him, show him rough drafts and he will guide you to higher marks. I earned a D on the midterm and ended up with a B in the class because I worked hard to improve.

Professor Barnett is the best! Honestly I still laugh thinking about his class. He's really sarcastic and hilarious if you listen. A lot of people complain that he's too difficult, but he just doesn't baby you. If you're prepared to do the work--you'll be fine. It's not an easy A, but I learned a lot and had fun. I recommend him to English lovers!

Dr Barnett presented an excellent course with interesting lecture material. His readings and questions led me to engage in some great discussions with my husband--about the reading, but moreso about life. He provides keen incite though the study of literature.

I have taken several grad courses w/Dr. Barnett & he's my fave prof ever. He's BRILLIANT, helpful, kind & 100% accessible IF you show him that you are mature & willing to work. So work hard, pay attention, take notes & study. Do the reading & be prepared to discuss. YES there is a lot of writing; IT'S ENGLISH! He's a tough grader but very FAIR.

Professor Barnett was organized and presented everything that needed to be done for the class in a clear, precise way. Some of the work is tedious and the PowerPoint project had a lot of parts to it. However, he tells you exactly what he wants to see for the end result and if you do everything he wants, you'll get a good grade. Great class!

I was terrified to take this class due to all the bad reviews but he honestly wasn't that bad. If you read the assignments and pay attention to the class discussion and participate every now and then it's an easy class to do well in. Just read and pay attention and you'll be fine. 2 tests and 1 project isn't terrible.

Dr. Barnett was the most knowledgeable professor I have ever had. This is my fourth degree, and I can honestly say he is unmatched in his intellect and depth of knowledge. He is tough but fair. If you make the time to meet with him, he will challenge you and offer you all the supports you need in order to be successful.

If you read the texts and give average effort in the class, you will do well. Pretty decent lectures and pretty funny most of the time if you listen. Good professor overall.

Best English Professor ever! Tells you exactly when everything is due, actually assigns books that were very interesting and he will help you as long as you seek the help! Not having to write papers was a God send! There were blogs but those were short. The quizzes were easy. This is a great class to take even if you don't need it.

I took Professor Barnett's online ENG 203 class. The class is super easy and you are guaranteed to get an A as long as you do the work. The work was quite simple quizzes on reading (all answers are in the lecture notes he provides) and a few blog posts with responses. He is very accommodating and very outgoing. I would highly recommend him.

Definitely take his online ENG 203 class. Its perfect if you have a busy schedule. There is only quizzes every week and blogs here and there.

If you get a chance, take it. If you need more credits, take it. If you need an English class TAKE IT! He is straight forward, lays everything out in the beginning of the semester, and if its on the quiz its in the lecture! Really appreciated his style of handling an online class... points for Professor Barnett!!!!

Professor Barnett created an easy to follow online course that is made for non english or literature majors. It's an excellent course if you need one that's out the way of your major courses. As long as you check what's due, the lectures he provides are huge help on the material. The course work is very reasonable and interesting to learn.

If you need to fulfill the Literature requirement, take this course with Professor Barnett. He has a clear syllabus that breaks down everything. Each week there is either a quiz or a blog post due. Quizzes are 10 mins with 10 questions. Readings are easy to understand and he provides lecture notes that help you to understand the readings.

This is a great class to take with Prof. Barnett. The books you are required to read are all enjoyable, and the lecture notes provided are both enlightening and entertaining. The class is not overwhelming and as long as you do the assigned work you should get a good grade. Barnett is accessible and the way he structures the course is very fair.

You read books/lectures and do a 10 question quiz on them every week or so. And for every book you do a writing prompt. I should have had an A but I was stupid and missed a quiz. It's my own fault. Should have had a 95. It was just such an easy class that I forgot about it entirely. He's also a super chill guy; his lectures are fun to read.

He always answers emails within 1-2 hours and is very flexible. There are weekly quizzes on the novels/movies, but they're pretty straight forward as long as you're on top of what you're supposed to be reading/watching. There were 3 SHORT writing assignments and weekly quizzes. No essay or exams.

Sometimes the readings can be very long but as long as you read a few pages of his lectures you really don't need to read too much. He was very understanding and did not give hard work