Reviews of professor Jerome Tharaud

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Tharaud is an engaging instructor with typically-exciting reading lists, however, he is also a harsh and uncompromising grader. Only take his courses if you are ready and willing to buy into the class and contribute to discussions multiple times on a daily basis.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof Tharaud is clearly highly intelligent, and knows a lot about what he teaches. Funny in an unexpected and slightly unusual but delightful way. Very discussion heavy, so if you're in a small class, you better do your reading and come ready to talk. Utilizes more creative assignments as well past just your standard papers. Would highly recommend!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
*I was in eng28a

I really loved this class. Prof Tharaud is easily one of my favorite professors at Brandeis- he was accommodating, kind, and started a lot of interesting discussions. The grading criteria were clear for each assignment. He also allowed essay revisions of the first paper and gave very concrete suggestions. Will be taking him again!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I really liked Prof. Tharaud! He chose great material for the course (though there were a LOT of readings) and made class interesting. He definitely makes the class a discussion, and your participation grade matters. He was a harsher grader than I expected him to be, but he's a very nice guy and will talk through your assignments with you.