AI Rate Professor

English

Stephen Barile

ENG1A · ENGL1A · ENGL1A85431 · ENGLISH1A · 1A · ENG125 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
90/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take him for an approachable English 1A if you show up on time, participate, and use his writing-center help.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHelpful writing-center tutorLight essay loadStrict on latenessMemorable film-based classBeginner-friendly English
  • English 1A is repeatedly called easy: , and one novel.
  • He is caring and him.
  • Punctuality and participation are strict; lateness can get you kicked out.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Many students say put in basic effort on a few essays and you earn an A; several call it the easiest English class.

All evidence is in person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Light reading and only a few essays make the novel.

All evidence is in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and being on time are enforced hard, including being kicked out for lateness.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Would-take-again is 100% among those who answered, with and memorable-class praise.

All recommendation evidence is in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Students call him fair; failure is framed as not trying, and high As are common with reasonable effort.

Format shift

In-person only.

Workload

Light

80/100

Typical load is one novel, three main essays, and short journal responses rather than constant busywork.

Format shift

In-person only.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Most describe him as caring, knowledgeable, film-using, and .

Format shift

In-person only.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

and journal writing more than traditional exams, with occasional unexpected quizzes.

Format shift

In-person only.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and memorable with films and light essays, but strict about being on time and speaking up.

Main concern

Intimidating first impression and zero tolerance for lateness.

What students said

“This class was the easiest English class I have ever taken! All you have to do is read a single novel and just 3 essays throughout the semester!”
ENG1A
“He is strict on being on time to class and turning in work”
1A
“He was great, he also tutored me. I learned to be a better writer.”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly essays and ; reviews do not detail lockdown software.

Essay-focusedUnexpected quizzes on novelParticipation expectedFew timed exams mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

- and reading-based with possible unexpected quizzes on assigned books.

EssaysNovel quizzesJournal writing
“Make sure you read Their Eyes Were Watching God because you will have an and unexpected quizzes.”
ENG1A
“ and a few 500 word mini essays written in a journal.”
1A

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class was the easiest English class I have ever taken! All you have to do is read a single novel and just 3 essays throughout the semester!”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 in-person reviews, highlighting easy essay load, writing-center help, and strict punctuality. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

86/100

“Probably one of the most memorable professors I've ever had.”

📈 Easy A Path

82/100

“if you don't get A in his class, it's because you failed yourself.”

❤️ Student Support

88/100

“Extremely helpful. Willing to do anything to help out his students.”

⏰

18/100

“I was late a few times and he kicked me out of his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The films he showed in class we're amazing.
  • He teaches in a way anyone can pick it up.
  • He likes to hear everyone's opinion and gets upset when people don't share.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class was the easiest English class I have ever taken!
  • He's not a hard teacher only three essays
  • I think anyone who is willing to put in some effort will do well in this class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He really cares about his students.
  • Professor Barile is a great man, and a wonderful instructor.

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

20

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty in-person reviews across many , and strong help in the writing center.

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 6

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1