Reviews of professor Jamie Barker

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Barker is very intelligent and caring. While he really wants you to succeed in his class, he wants you to work for that success. All of your short essays prepare you for the major paper at the end of the semester, and there are weekly participation grades. He is accessible outside of class and always ready to help you out if you need it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Barker is a fantastic professor! He is super engaging and honest, and creates a dynamic classroom. The papers aren't hard - he guides you through it, and really wants you to succeed. A lot of points come from attendance. I hope I get the opportunity to have his class again!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The quizzes are a bit difficult. However, if you ask for help, he will provide more resources to clear up your problem. He provides excellent feedback and good grading criteria. If you read through his powerpoints before you read the textbook, it can provide an easier understanding of what is to come in the textbook. Essays are easy with feedback.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Barker is very knowledgeable, is not afraid to delve into difficult topics, and demands that everyone respect each other. He gives good feedback and ideas for papers. Speaking of, USE GRAMMARLY OR THE WRITE SITE TO CHECK YOUR PAPERS! HE IS A HUGE STICKLER FOR GRAMMAR AND YOUR PAPER GRADES WILL SUFFER IF YOU DON'T! You've been warned.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Hes amazing. I took as many of his classes as I could. His feedback on my literary analysis was thoughtful and helpful. His multicultural/ethnic courses are eye-opening and he chooses engaging literature for classes to study. He is one of the best professors Ive ever had.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is a tough grader, but if you take your papers to the Write Site, your grade will increase substantially. He broaches heavy topics with a caring heart and is very sensitive about discussing difficult issues. He is always accessible outside of class to discuss papers, school, etc. We had 10 textbooks this semester which was the hardest part.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Barker is a wonderful professor! Very personable, helpful, and gives good feedback on assignments. I had him for two online courses and although I wish I could have had him in person he did a great job of making zoom lectures enjoyable.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Barker is a gem! He taught us how to be better writers and better people. He did not shy away from discussing racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. He will make you disgusted with injustice and help you find the words to combat it. As long as you use the Write Site to give feedback on papers, you'll do great! He is always great about replying emails

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I've had Dr. Barker a couple of times, and his classroom is always a joy to be in. He's very smart, funny, and keeps you engaged with the content. I definitely rec. him as a prof. That being said, he's a tough grader, so be sure to proofread, utilize the Write Site, and ask your questions before the due date!