Reviews of professor John Gluckman

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Gluckman is a great professor and is extremely passionate about his subject. He's a bit nervous so while teaching there is a lot of pacing and pauses, doesn't take away from the content much though. He has slides that are shared on canvas but not much info is on there. You need notes for the homework so be sure to write everything down!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Lots of homework--but it's relevant and helpful for the concepts important to the class. For any of his classes: just do the work. None are a particularly heavy course load, but it will not go well for you if you are not engaged from the start. Just let him know when you don't understand; he'll always help!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's knowledgeable, chill, and syntax is interesting. The structure of the class needs a little work, though. Make sure to copy all the trees he draws in class, as those are the only examples to refer to when you're doing homework. Find study partners and start homework early to email your TA with questions before it's due. Still worth taking IMO

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Gluckman does an excellent job of teaching syntax. He wrote the textbook, and though it can be a lot of reading, it contains many useful examples for completing the homework assignments. He is always happy to meet with students one-on-one to discuss any questions they may have.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Continues my belief that the linguistics department hires the best people. Great lectures, lots of examples. Don't skip class or you will fall behind and set yourself up for failure. Takes pride in teaching and teaching well. Homework was 50% of the grade, so pay attention and ask for help. Highly recommend him - also syntax is just really cool.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Very straightforward course - given the resources you need to succeed. You will do well if you understand the concepts, if you don't understand the concepts then ask questions / go to office hours and you will.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Gluckman wrote the textbook himself and tried to simplify those complex concepts. Worksheets and homework are not hard once you've read the textbook, which helps you get through the core. Extra credits available for those who did a presentation on a topic (of your choice), and you can skip one portion of the final. Not strict on grading. Great!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Gluckman is a super cool dude, and it is very clear that he is passionate about his work. He makes the lectures palatable, doing a good combo of lectures and/or working over activities related to the homework. Come to class having read the chapters assigned, and you'll be fine. Also, always take advantage of office hours, he will work with you!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Pretty great professor who is passionate about the subject. All the homework are relatively easy and if you go to his office hours he basically gives you the answers on whatever you are stuck on. Also no tests besides the midterm which is take home and open note.