David Wyatt

This professor has taught: ENGL222, ENGL301, ENGL439B, ENGL439C, ENGL439E, ENGL439F, ENGL478K, ENGL631

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David Wyatt ENGL301 Expecting an A Anonymous 08/16/2016	Professor Wyatt is an incredible teacher. He is so engaging and passionate about writers it is impossible not to become passionate about his class. He supports all of his students to do their very best. He is so educated and reminds me of why I love to learn.
David Wyatt ENGL222 Expecting an A+ clue 09/18/2012	I took Professor Wyatt's class in Spring 2011. He is a very interesting lecturer because he seems really passionate about what he's talking about. He made a lot of insightful comments that I found helpful when I had to write essays and do assignments, so I would recommend showing up to lecture and paying attention. Overall, the course was a good experience.
David Wyatt ENGL222 Expecting an A mharvey2 07/27/2011	Professor Wyatt is a really effective professor. For one, he has an extensive knowledge about literature and history. Most of the books we read for this class had something to do with slavery and the Civil War and he knew a lot about these topics. His lectures are really interesting and he offers thought provoking insight into the readings. Also, I found that Wyatt is really passionate about what he's teaching which I found refreshing. Lectures are necessary, he gives random pop quizzes that are super easy and are basically just to make sure you show up to class and do the readings. About three papers (all of different lengths) and an open book final exam. Overall, a great class with a great professor. I also had a great TA which made it that much better.
David Wyatt ENGL222 Anonymous 05/27/2011	Dr. Wyatt has been teaching for 40 years, so he knows what he is talking about. That being said, sometimes his lectures can be a little dry and boring. At the end, I was glad that I took the class. Reading the literature was really important in this class as there were weekly quizzes, with most of them being easy if you read the book. Definitely would recommend Wyatt to other students. P.S., there is a really really nice surprise in regards to the final exam
David Wyatt ENGL222 Expecting an A ltilley 04/26/2011	I took this for a CORE class and it has led me to pursue English as my concentration (I'm a journalism major). At first, it was boring with readings he selected such as Abraham Lincoln's speeches and poetry and writing by W.E.B. DuBois but as we got to the novels (Adventures of Huck Finn, Great Gatsby, Absalom, Absalom) they became very interesting. I really enjoyed reading every book and did not see it as a chore. Wyatt can drag on sometimes and the lectures can be boring but he is very knowledgeable and insightful about the readings. There are 3 papers (1 is 1 page, 1 is 2 pages, and 1 is 3 pages) which aren't hard and my TA, Adam, grades easy and was great. There's also a final and weekly quizzes on the readings which are one word answers (ex: what was one emotion you felt while reading? what was your favorite thing about this lecture? etc). Overall, it's an interesting and easy class for a CORE and VERY interesting for majors. I definitely plan on taking more classes with Dr. Wyatt
David Wyatt ENGL301 Expecting an A- ycha 12/01/2010	I loved Dr. Wyatt! Everything he said sounded quotable; this was the most (dare I say it?) life-changing course that I've taken here at College Park. He's extremely intelligent and insightful. Many English majors are cocky, thinking they have nothing to improve on when it comes to their writing. This class proves otherwise. I have no doubt that he will make you a much better writer by the end of this course, and perhaps, a deeper, independent thinker as well--not a mere "repeater" of the cliches. That's not to say this class is easy. He is an incredibly hard grader on the papers--he gives you the grades he thinks you rightfully deserve. There are approx. 5 papers total (interesting topics), a group discussion panel on Hamlet, and NO EXAMS. All the books we read were interesting under his analysis. Be warned though: if you miss a class, you have to write a two-page paper to make up for it. All in all, I would recommend his class to any English major!
David Wyatt ENGL222 slam591 04/20/2010	Overall, the class was ok. The actual lectures for Dr Wyatt were INCREDIBLY boring! if your an english major, you'll think he's insightful. If not, you'll likely fall asleep most of the time. They do give quizzes every so often and three papers of different lengths. The readings are ok, but can also be very boring. TAs can be helpful. I had Sarah SIllin and she was great. She actually helped students understand the difficult texts, and Im horrible with literature. SHe made me understand it. In short, I wouldnt reccomend it.
David Wyatt ENGL222 Expecting an A rbterp 03/08/2009	I absolutely loved Dr. Wyatt! His lectures were insightful and fascinating and he is really knowledgeable about American literature. The readings for the class are varied, and range from The Adventures of Huck Finn to Beloved. The class isn't overly challenging - attend class, do the readings, and do the 2 papers. I would definitely recommend taking this class with Wyatt - he is a really great instructor!