3.8

Tom Hardee

English - Northwest Missouri State University

3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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3

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2

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1

1

What Students Say

If you are in anyway religious do not take his class

10220 - 2.0 rating

His review sessions help for the test, but not a ton

LIT220 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B (4)
C (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(4)C(6)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 5
B: 4
C: 4
A+: 2
Common Tags
Tough grader (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Caring (5)
Tough Grader (4)
So many papers (4)
Get ready to read (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
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Reviews (87)
2.0
5.0
COM102
Oct 13, 2001

always watch dumb movie in the class

1.0
4.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2001

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG220
Oct 25, 2001

I like the movies and he's funny.

5.0
3.0
ENG112
Oct 26, 2001

I learned alot about writing.

2.0
1.0
COMP112
Nov 2, 2001

he gives a dinosaur diagram as a guide to write a 5 paragraph essay..BORING!

5.0
2.0
101
Nov 12, 2001

Only teacher that realizes that students have other classes other than his!

3.0
2.0
INTROTOL
Nov 12, 2001

He jumps around a lot. He like to link stories to other ones.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Nov 13, 2001

I didn't know literature could be interesting.

5.0
3.0
COMP112
Dec 9, 2001

nice man, but bad teacher, very demeaning

5.0
2.0
LIT220
Jan 15, 2002

cool teacher

4.0
3.0
LIT
Feb 13, 2002

Odd, but a good guy. If this explains better: he's a trekkie

5.0
1.0
LIT220
Feb 21, 2002

If you want to read good stories that mean something take him. The others suck

3.0
4.0
COMP112
Apr 4, 2002

Has a very hard grading system!

4.0
3.0
112
Apr 9, 2002

doesn't stand still, has dry humor, but nice guy, explains clear

3.0
2.0
ENG111
Apr 9, 2002

if you don't want to learn anything take his class but don't expect much feedbac

4.0
3.0
COMP112
Apr 11, 2002

YAWN!! But.Very leniant and also lets you edit ALL papers!! Most Profs. Dont !!

4.0
4.0
COMP112
Apr 22, 2002

wierd, makes you write alot of papers, but hes very helpfull and understanding

4.0
3.0
LIT
Nov 12, 2002

Learn a lot of life lessons, doesn't hand back papers, but is a nice/weird guy

5.0
4.0
111
Nov 22, 2002

Great... great... Take him!!!!

5.0
2.0
LIT220
Nov 24, 2002

Class has a great theme; interesting sense of humor...

4.0
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111
Dec 10, 2002

grades hard- good teach though

4.0
3.0
112
Apr 27, 2003

What a goon. ENOUGH with the ancient enrique iglesias videos. I can't take it anymore.

5.0
1.0
COMP111
May 10, 2003

very interesting stories, hands back every paper!!!! and let's you do reviews until the end of the school year. Be prepared to write one paper a week though. only about 2pages Easy to do. fun class

4.0
2.0
COMP111
Nov 13, 2003

very good teacher. laughs at own jokes. still shows spanish videos from years ago as if it was yesterday.

5.0
2.0
COMP111
Apr 8, 2004

Quirky guy that he is, he's an awesome teacher. I actually WANT to go to class! One short fiction analysis paper per week...2 pages (if that). Grades a bit harsh sometimes. NO MORE GLORIA ESTEFAN!! :)

4.0
4.0
ENG111
Apr 9, 2004

Easy to get a C...if you want anything better don't take him b/c he hardly ever gives A's. You have to write a paper every week, but he's a funny guy.

5.0
1.0
INTROLIT
Apr 18, 2004

He is so helpful and nice. Watch movie clips at beginning of every class. Very interesting sense of humor.Finds himself very funny (is sometimes). Tests aren't too hard, but go to his study sessions and you'll do great. AWESOME teacher. gets you involved.

5.0
2.0
COMP111
Apr 20, 2004

Very nice guy. Watch movies every class. 1 essay paper a week, doesnt mind if late. Pretty cool guy.

5.0
3.0
INTROLIT
May 26, 2004

He is an awesome teacher! His theme is mystery and transendance. Makes you really think. Class is pretty easy and has a great sense of humor. Reminds me of Doc Emmit Brown from Back to the Future

5.0
2.0
INTROLIT
Aug 17, 2004

I would hang out with this dude if I could.He has the ability to show you that english is kick ass.He relates all of his stories to modern occurences that help you out tremendously.Also, if you are a dork like me, then you will love him.

5.0
1.0
COMP111
Sep 20, 2004

Awesome teacher. It isn't hard to get an A if you actually show up. He's understanding and lets you catch up if you fall behind. Lets you revise, which many teachers don't!... If you don't mind the old spanish movies, take him.

5.0
3.0
COMP
Oct 23, 2004

Great teacher, if you get a chance take a class with him. As long as you pay attention and show interest he will do what it takes to help you.

3.0
3.0
COMP111
Nov 18, 2004

he's an okay person but in comp he teaches more of a lit class all we do is read a story and write analytical essays 1/week you have room to improve but he makes stupid cracks at every little paragraph. which gets realy annoying. REMEMBER THE TRIAD!!!

5.0
3.0
INTROTOLIT
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2004

Good teacher who tries to keep the students interested. He grades tough but just talk with him and he'll explain what he wants. Very interesting character.

5.0
2.0
COMP111
Feb 19, 2005

He is a great teacher. At first it seems like tons of work having a paper every week, but they're short and relatively easy - and i actually become a much better writer. You also get to revise your essays for a better grade however many times you need.

5.0
4.0
COMPII
Mar 16, 2005

Good Class. More difficult than anticipated. Have leared to be more self-critical (of writing-a good thing) in the real world you don't get second chances. Put's a lot into his classes. Focus-help students prepare to write better papers for future classes.

5.0
2.0
INTROTOLIT
Mar 29, 2005

wow... what a fun guy! he really knows how to make this class interesting! his tests aren't that hard, just make sure to study a lot, and attend every class, and you'll be fine! he is such a cool teacher, I definitely recommend him!

4.0
4.0
COMP111
Apr 1, 2005

Well he is a nice guy, but pretty boring. We had a paper due every Monday. All you do during class is read, and look in depth to the stories you read.

2.0
4.0
COMP111
Apr 2, 2005

He expects you to be a very good critical thinker. His view or no view. Seemed more like a lit class then a composition clsas. Didn't like it at all. Not much chance for extra credit either.

3.0
3.0
ENG112
Grade: A-
Oct 12, 2005

he was a difficult grader, but allowed for revisions. his class drove me crazy because it would drag on with useless talk. we watched a movie clip every class though.

5.0
3.0
INTROTOLIT
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2005

Great teacher. He was really nice, and I really enjoyed his class. If you go to the study sessions, he tells you everything that is going to be on the test.

2.0
5.0
112
Oct 25, 2005

He's terrible. He says so much without saying anything. He grades as if this class was the most important class, and it's a gen ed. Do not take him if you want to have a good semester!

2.0
4.0
COMP1
Nov 6, 2005

This guy is pretty terrible. All you do is write anaylsis essays. The whole semester you try to figure out what he wants you to write in a paper, but never figure it out. Talks nonsense the whole time in class. Never really explains homework. Essay is due every week. I would take someone else.

2.0
5.0
ENGL112
Nov 12, 2005

well i try to figure this guy out, but no luck. VERY hard grader, it has to be his view or its wrong. if he doesn't like a word u use he will scratch it. Although, he tries to be funny, sometimes is dry. Watch video clips every day. I did extra credit, turned everything on time, and i still struggle to get a C. Just make sure to take time writing.

5.0
4.0
COMP111
Dec 1, 2005

Nice guy. He is a hard grader but I learned a lot. Makes you better and prepares you for the rest of your college years. Paper due every week but they are not that bad.

4.0
3.0
COMP112
Jan 12, 2006

Okay, this is how he is...he talks and make a lot of sense, but repeats himself...you can do well if you put your time into it..long hard time..if you want to..it's a challenge, but after the research paper it's a bunch of analysis, ..he's a nice and knowledebale prof,however; he grades fairly tough

3.0
4.0
COMP112
Feb 8, 2006

Too many assignments that are USELESS. Don't let a friend talk you into taking him. Take Jones. Tough grader, repeats himself a lot. Never lets class out early. Keeps repeating himself to make sure class goes the whole time. Boring, but it is funny to see him knock stuff over.

3.0
2.0
LIT220
Jul 14, 2006

Quirky, odd, off-beat guy. The first day of class he threw a squishy ball at a student with a broken leg and then apologized and hide behind his briefcase going "Don't hit me! Hehehehe!" Class wasn't hard, but I enjoy writing. If you don't like writing essays, don't take this class! Easy class if you show up! If you can't simply email your assign.

4.0
2.0
LIT220
Jan 8, 2007

He's a great guy. He's very understanding and not a tough grader at all. Take him for Lit. He makes class more interesting and fun.

3.0
4.0
ENGL111
Apr 10, 2007

I had him for Comp 111. He teaches 112 and Lit and while in his 111 it seemed like that he graded his papers like a Lit professor. It not bad it is just hard to get use to writing his way also considering having a new paper due every week over a story we just read while starting a new reading at the same time.

5.0
4.0
ENGL220
Apr 13, 2007

Hardee expects a lot out of his students, and his lectures tend to be boring, but he is EXTREMELY helpful and offers a great deal of extra credit. His tests are fair, and he always asks random questions like, "Explain the mystery of Tom Hardee," and it's worth twenty points. It's important to attend class because HW and tests are based on lectures.

3.0
4.0
COMP111
Jan 15, 2008

He is the worst teacher I have ever taken! I can't stand the guy! He talks and talks about nothing. If you like Mexico then take him because he shows a video almost every class period about when he lived in Mexico! He isn't a very good grader. He will put the same thing on you paper, but then he won't really help you at all with it. DONT TAKE HIM!!

4.0
3.0
COMP112
Feb 27, 2008

Going to class is useless, but required for attendance points. Class is not difficult, but he is a hard grader on papers.

3.0
4.0
COMP112
Apr 9, 2008

didn't like him at all. hated going to his class everyday. Usually there is something due every class. tough grader. I do not recommend him.

5.0
2.0
LIT220
Jan 9, 2009

I LOVED him, he was a wonderful professor, like any English class, he grades subjectively, so you have to know what he wants and say that, or have a very strong, supported opinion of why you disagree.

4.0
4.0
ENG220
Apr 9, 2009

I enjoy reading, but he grades homework before we go over it in class. Have hw everyday and it is 30 percent of your grade so even if you do well on the tests it can severely hurt you, which isn't right. His test reviews are very helpful. Overall weird awkward and ridiculous. I don't recommend him at all. Have 2 huge papers due @ the end of the sem

2.0
5.0
ENG112
Apr 25, 2009

tough grader, not clear as to what he wants on papers. willing to help during office hours. ALOT

2.0
4.0
LIT220
Dec 14, 2009

His lectures are far from interesting and often are over material we did homework for weeks before. His review sessions help for the test, but not a ton. Basically, if you can learn quantity over quality on your papers and homework, and even tests, you should be fine. But, I would never recommend this professor to anyone.

5.0
2.0
INTROLIT
Jan 15, 2010

He's a bit kooky but it can be endearing. Rambles a lot, but very friendly and tries to explain the lit in ways students can relate to. Tests are often long with many short answer questions. Expects detailed answers so make sure you've taken Eng 111/112. Overall, helpful and knowledgable.

5.0
2.0
ENG220
Apr 5, 2010

Awesome teacher. Very kooky, but it makes things very interesting. Willing to hear others opinions and very patient. Gives reviews before every test and basically tells you the answers. Many homework assignments, but as long as you take time on them you'll get a good grade. Highly recommend.

3.0
2.0
INTROLIT
Jul 20, 2010

He is a very strange man, and tends to push his opinions on his students. He gives homework every day that reminds me of homework I was given in 8th grade (busy work now). Sometimes we would read, and do homework for something that we wouldn't discuss until two weeks later and test 2 tests later.

5.0
4.0
COMP111
Dec 29, 2010

Best teacher by far. Don't listen to anyone who says you should not take him! He is very helpful and makes english, a class that is typically boring, a very fun class. I plan on taking him for another class. I wouldn't say the class was easy but it wasn't impossible either. He is very funny and a great teacher at Northwest.

5.0
3.0
LIT220
May 6, 2011

He is a great teacher. He has a different sense of humor, but it is comical. He is goofy in a cute, quirky way. He is very passionate about what he teaches. His review sessions are extremely helpful. If you pay attention to his lectures it is easy to pass the class. Work is required in this class, but it is interesting what he teaches.

5.0
3.0
ENG1
Oct 10, 2011

Fantastic Professor! Very easy to talk to and is more than willing to help. Class is fun and humorous.

4.0
2.0
ENGL1011
Dec 18, 2011

He is my favorite teacher at Northwest. His class was very entertaining. He is super nice, super helpful, & he shows video clips at the start of every class. He is really easy if you pay attnetion in class and take advantage of all the writing tools he supplies. I would recommend him to anyone.

5.0
2.0
LIT01
Apr 4, 2012

Favoirte teacher on campus and a great guy all around. I didn't like literature at all til I met him

3.0
3.0
LIT101
Aug 6, 2012

Amazing teacher! I had health issues all semester which attributed to my low grade but Hardee was very helpful and attentive. He's super creative and hilarious. Go to class and read all material and the class will be a breeze. He has test reviews that are optional before every test and study guides on ecompanion. everything is interesting!

3.0
4.0
LIT1
Oct 30, 2012

If you're looking for an easy A, don't take Hardee. We had a homework assignment due almost every day. He grades his homework papers very difficult and there is no way to get an A on them. His class definitely makes you think, but he likes to ramble on. His tests are very confusing and are difficult to study for.

5.0
3.0
ENGL1011
Nov 15, 2012

He's awesome point blank,at the beginning of each class we would watch some kind of video. Mostly Hispanic music videos because he once lived in Mexico. He's very understanding and Grades kind of hard but now I will not take an English class if he isn't teaching!

2.0
5.0
10220
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 10, 2015

He is probably the toughest assignment grader I've ever had. It's almost impossible to get an A on the assignments due to how picky he is. He rambles on and on a lot during his lectures so don't daze off for even a second because you might be lost for the rest of the class. He is a lot of help when you ask and is usually a very polite man

2.0
4.0
10220
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2015

If you are in anyway religious do not take his class. He is very opinionated even when he doesn't try to be. He assigns papers at the end of the semester and he grades them hard. He also grades homework extremely hard.

4.0
4.0
ENG112
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2016
Would take again

Hardee is an excellent professor. There's usually an assignment with every class period, but it's never too much to handle. Yes you do write papers, but Hardee spreads it all out so you work on an outline one day, then sources the next and so on. And he lets you revise almost every assignment so you can make corrections and ask questions, he helps!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
4.0
COMP1
Grade: C+
Oct 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took Hardee for comp 1, although he seems like a decent guy the class is impossible to receive an A. Toughest grader and does not help when you ask questions. If you go to his office hours e will question why you are even there in the first place. His class is irrelevant to the essays we have to write. Take another professor for comp!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
5.0
ENGL112
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Very difficult grader, but awesome guy who teaches about very important subjects. Its a tough class but it will make you a better writer, if you care.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
22182LIT
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Hardee is a VERY smart and interesting professor. His class is all lecture, but if you pay attention you'll learn a ton, and get to hear his great stories. You really need to attend all of the classes, because the tests are based around what we talk about in class. This class is assignment heavy, so you can boost your grade. Extra Credit ops.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
COMP111
Grade: C
Jan 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tom Hardee... where do I start? His grading is SO hard. It was almost impossible to get an A on a paper. He was a very opinionated teacher. He talks about Spiderman a lot, so if you like that, you'll like him. We watched a movie at the beginning of each class that had nothing to with what we were learning. It was very hard to want to go to class...

Accessible outside class
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
LIT101
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hardee is possibly my favorite professor at NW. He is so energetic during lectures and actually likes what he is teaching. He is more than willing to help students succeed. His class made me think differently about my life, and no other class has done that. Lectures were super fun, I enjoyed going.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
ENG220
Grade: C
Jan 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hardee is not a terrible professor, just didn't enjoy the class. He is one of the teachers that you wont forget (not in a bad way) For Intro to Lit, there was a paper due every day for class. So be ready to read a lot of material. Hardee is very nice and accepting of all things and overall a great professor, just assigned a lot of work.

Get ready to read
So many papers
2.0
5.0
LIT01
Feb 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very nice guy but I did NOT like his learning style. I got at least 10 emails a day from him and they were very confusing. His canvas page is set up HORRIBLY. His information is scattered and I was confused for the longest time.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENGL10111
Grade: B
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

Hardee is one of my favorite professors I've had so far. He gives great feedback on every paper and is willing to help you work through your problems.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
COMP1
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2021
Would take again

He has clear expectations, a dry sense of humor, tends to ramble, and flavors classes with life experiences. He isn't for everyone, but for me, he's perfect. Really passionate person who deeply cares about his students, and chooses readings that encourage them to challenge their own perceptions, and examine the life of others.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENG111
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

He is a solid professor but certain things take him a while to grade. It took him weeks to grade our first assignment.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
COMPII
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2022
Would take again

I personally thought that he was a good professor. We didn't talk about a whole lot in class so you don't really need to pay attention unless he is giving instructions for an assignment. Lots of writing but he gives good feedback and lets you redo multiple times if you need it. As long as you keep track of your deadlines you'll be fine

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
3.0
COMP1
Grade: C+
Apr 17, 2022
Would take again

Super good professor and great at teaching things from a different point of view. One of the best writing classes to take. He grades hard but allows you to revise for some points. Papers are majority of work but only a couple pages.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
4.0
COMP112
Grade: C
Apr 20, 2022

Mr.Hardee rarely gives grades higher than an 80%. There are revisions for almost all assignements, it helps your grade but not by much. Attendance is mandatory, each class takes 1% away from your grade. There are few extra credit options. His canvas is very nard to navigate and way to many files for each assignment. I don't recommend Mr.Hardee.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
5.0
3.0
COMP1
Grade: C
May 5, 2022
Would take again

He genuinely cares about his students and is always willing to help. He gives good feedback on papers and allows revisions!

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
LIT
Grade: B
May 24, 2024
Would take again

Best professor I have had at my time in comkr

Caring
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B (4)
C (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(4)C(6)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 5
B: 4
C: 4
A+: 2
Common Tags
Tough grader (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Caring (5)
Tough Grader (4)
So many papers (4)
Get ready to read (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.31 avg change
Oct
Nov
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

COMP

5.0

(1)

INTROTOLIT

5.0

(3)

ENGL220

5.0

(1)

ENG1

5.0

(1)
+24 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COM102

5.0

ENGL112

5.0

10220

4.5

ENG101

4.0

ENGL111

4.0

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