Reviews of professor David Durian

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Overall his class is easy, you do multiple papers and then end his class with a 2,500 word research paper and presentation. The papers he assigns you helps prepare for the research paper and makes it less stressful. His class attendance is mandatory so if you want to pass you do need to attend his lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had this professor during the COVID semester, and I thought he did a great job handling the transition to online teaching. He really made me get interested in the issues he discussed in class, like why the Official English movement has problems, and why we should respect everyone's dialect differences. A great class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr Durian's Linguistics Seminar was fantastic. It was very discussion-oriented, and he had student's present papers most days and lead discussion. A great way to learn the material, for sure! He also shared a lot of great insights into research in Language and Gender. I would love to do another course like this with him. It was fantastic!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I don't understand how people are giving him a 5.0. I took English 111 last semester and I'm with him again for 212. His lectures are boring and if you want help, figure it out yourself because his emails are so unhelpful. I left every class wondering what happened. He is a super nice guy and is educated about what he teaches, doesn't convey it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had Dr. Durian for English 101 and he is such a great professor! The assignments in the class pretty much all prepare you for a big research paper in the end. If you show up to class and do the work assigned on time, you will surely do good! He is extremely nice and willing to help you if you are struggling.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Foundations wasn't hard at all, a lot of papers, an 8 minute long presentation that goes along with a 2500 word paper all due at the end of semester. Barely any tests, final was e-portfolio. Very boring and monotoned

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Durian is a pretty good professor. He's a bit of an oddball, but he's definitely knowledgeable in the subject area. He's an understanding guy, and willing to help if you ask for it. Do your best not to miss class, and keep up with the homework. it can make or break your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Frankily some of the complaints are people who are just full of it. I was in class with the girl who said he is "rude." She did the assignment wrong, and she still got a decent grade on it after resubmitting--not a 0. Dr Durian cares a lot about students, but he doesn't weather slackers. I'd definitely take him again if I'm able to!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor. Assignments are very clear. Most assignments go towards the final research paper. Gives good feedback on assignments, which is very helpful. Attendance is mandatory!