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Mitchum Huehls
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I'm graduating this year & I've NEVER written an evaluation before, but I love Professor Huehls so much that I had to. He is such a great professor! He's knowledgeable and teaches at a very fair pace. I took his History of Aesthetics during the summer and enjoyed every minute of lecture. I'm not going to lie, it's a lot of work. However, if you pay attention in class and take good, precise notes, you'll be fine. I think the main advice I have to give is know the concepts. He's definitely approachable and is so willing to help you. I think he's my favorite English professor at UCLA. His tests are definitely fair. I don't think I studied that much for his midterm or final and got an A in his class. I did, however, take intense notes in class.
I'm graduating this year & I've NEVER written an evaluation before, but I love Professor Huehls so much that I had to. He is such a great professor! He's knowledgeable and teaches at a very fair pace. I took his History of Aesthetics during the summer and enjoyed every minute of lecture. I'm not going to lie, it's a lot of work. However, if you pay attention in class and take good, precise notes, you'll be fine. I think the main advice I have to give is know the concepts. He's definitely approachable and is so willing to help you. I think he's my favorite English professor at UCLA. His tests are definitely fair. I don't think I studied that much for his midterm or final and got an A in his class. I did, however, take intense notes in class.
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I took Huehls for a literary theory course, and yes, that means that you read A TON of theory. I happen to love theoretical perspectives and philosophy, and understanding those ideas in the context of literary discourses is going to prove invaluable in my future English education. Obviously, if you "don't get philosophy" or refuse to "think abstractly," this class is not for you. Why would you want to sign up for a theory class in that case, anyway? Huehls makes in-depth material clear and relevant, always leaving space for questions and always replying with respect for students' opinions and observations. I really loved the course and I think it made me a better writer, if not thinker. Two papers, one explaining how theory works within a piece of criticism and one critical essay of your own. A straightforward midterm and final that he attempts to prepare you very well for. Attendance counts for part of your grade, but class is podcasted. Overall, I thought this was an awesome class with an awesome professor! I would most definitely take Huehls again.
I took Huehls for a literary theory course, and yes, that means that you read A TON of theory. I happen to love theoretical perspectives and philosophy, and understanding those ideas in the context of literary discourses is going to prove invaluable in my future English education. Obviously, if you "don't get philosophy" or refuse to "think abstractly," this class is not for you. Why would you want to sign up for a theory class in that case, anyway? Huehls makes in-depth material clear and relevant, always leaving space for questions and always replying with respect for students' opinions and observations. I really loved the course and I think it made me a better writer, if not thinker. Two papers, one explaining how theory works within a piece of criticism and one critical essay of your own. A straightforward midterm and final that he attempts to prepare you very well for. Attendance counts for part of your grade, but class is podcasted. Overall, I thought this was an awesome class with an awesome professor! I would most definitely take Huehls again.
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I took 140A this past summer (09) on a recommendation that Huehls was a good teacher. While I found the material to be difficult at some time, Huehl's teaching style made it much easier to comprehend the material. He won't try to impress you, but he is fair and can be funny and works hard to make sure everyone understands the concepts. It was often hard to capture my analysis in a one-page response (we had to turn in 4 for the 6 weeks), but I liked getting to discuss nearly every author, instead of only a few in one or two large papers. The final was very comprehensive, but quite fair. He will help you review and is very approachable in office hours. I highly recommend Mitchum Huehls as a professor. One of my favorites
I took 140A this past summer (09) on a recommendation that Huehls was a good teacher. While I found the material to be difficult at some time, Huehl's teaching style made it much easier to comprehend the material. He won't try to impress you, but he is fair and can be funny and works hard to make sure everyone understands the concepts. It was often hard to capture my analysis in a one-page response (we had to turn in 4 for the 6 weeks), but I liked getting to discuss nearly every author, instead of only a few in one or two large papers. The final was very comprehensive, but quite fair. He will help you review and is very approachable in office hours. I highly recommend Mitchum Huehls as a professor. One of my favorites
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Fall 2021 - Huehls is a great professor and I really enjoyed this class. He is incredibly engaged with all of the material and makes everything in the class super interesting to learn about. The reading load is a bit heavy but I found sticking to a reading schedule and using audiobooks very helpful. If you are considering this class I definitely recommend!
Fall 2021 - Huehls is a great professor and I really enjoyed this class. He is incredibly engaged with all of the material and makes everything in the class super interesting to learn about. The reading load is a bit heavy but I found sticking to a reading schedule and using audiobooks very helpful. If you are considering this class I definitely recommend!
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I took Huehls Fall '07 and he blew me away. You know those moments you're sitting in class and you feel like you're brain's about to explode with so many epiphanies? If you don't, it's because you haven't taken Huehls. His lectures are structured very well which is very nice seeing as the class was on post-modern American fiction, a topic that isn't always easy to grasp. He introduced me to the topic and I've been hooked ever since. He's also very concerned about students and is always available for office hours to discuss anything, not just the coursework. Take his classes, he's course will change your life! (maybe)
I took Huehls Fall '07 and he blew me away. You know those moments you're sitting in class and you feel like you're brain's about to explode with so many epiphanies? If you don't, it's because you haven't taken Huehls. His lectures are structured very well which is very nice seeing as the class was on post-modern American fiction, a topic that isn't always easy to grasp. He introduced me to the topic and I've been hooked ever since. He's also very concerned about students and is always available for office hours to discuss anything, not just the coursework. Take his classes, he's course will change your life! (maybe)
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Huehls is a really great guy. He's funny, witty, enthusiastic and makes outrageously awesome comments (if you take this class, you'll hear about Jonathan Safran Foer's sex dreams about Margaret Thatcher. OMG AWESOME). He makes a point of not bashing one political party or the other, and I really appreciate that. His teaching style is great. HOWEVER, his content is a huge issue. He is INCREDIBLY abstract and theoretical, which I know really works for some people, but if you are like me and require something more concrete, this is not the professor for you. I felt like some of the topics he lectured on were so far removed from the book itself that I couldn't see the connections. At the end, that was what did me in. I didn't understand what he was talking about. His book selection also leaves much to be desired, he picks some pretty obscure books to read.
Huehls is a really great guy. He's funny, witty, enthusiastic and makes outrageously awesome comments (if you take this class, you'll hear about Jonathan Safran Foer's sex dreams about Margaret Thatcher. OMG AWESOME). He makes a point of not bashing one political party or the other, and I really appreciate that. His teaching style is great. HOWEVER, his content is a huge issue. He is INCREDIBLY abstract and theoretical, which I know really works for some people, but if you are like me and require something more concrete, this is not the professor for you. I felt like some of the topics he lectured on were so far removed from the book itself that I couldn't see the connections. At the end, that was what did me in. I didn't understand what he was talking about. His book selection also leaves much to be desired, he picks some pretty obscure books to read.
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Spring 2016 - (I actually took 174C with Huehls, not 174A, but Bruin Walk didn't list it as an option. Huehls may have been the best professor I've had at UCLA. His lectures were the most fascinating of any class I've taken here. I got excited by the prospect of going to class, as if I was going to voluntarily hear someone talk about a book I read, not to a class to hear a lecture. His analyses were incredibly insightful and interesting. He himself is incredibly intelligent, hilarious, and relatable. It was fortunate that the class material was also interesting within itself, but even when it wasn't, he made it compelling. I would recommend taking any class with him if you get the chance, I think he is one of the best the English department has to offer. Also with that being said, during the unfortunate incident this June with the murder-suicide, he was one of the professors who responded with efficiency and compassion to the situation. He didn't hesitate to stop his lecture to make sure we were safe, and walked around the class multiple times to make sure if we were all doing ok. Afterwords, he made the final optional and take home because he understood that people were having a difficult time processing the situation and didn't want to return to that room. People talk about how professors at UCLA can be frustrating when they care more about their jobs or subject than actual people, but Huehls is a reminder that there are just as many professors who care about students first and foremost. I just think he should be recognized for that.
Spring 2016 - (I actually took 174C with Huehls, not 174A, but Bruin Walk didn't list it as an option. Huehls may have been the best professor I've had at UCLA. His lectures were the most fascinating of any class I've taken here. I got excited by the prospect of going to class, as if I was going to voluntarily hear someone talk about a book I read, not to a class to hear a lecture. His analyses were incredibly insightful and interesting. He himself is incredibly intelligent, hilarious, and relatable. It was fortunate that the class material was also interesting within itself, but even when it wasn't, he made it compelling. I would recommend taking any class with him if you get the chance, I think he is one of the best the English department has to offer. Also with that being said, during the unfortunate incident this June with the murder-suicide, he was one of the professors who responded with efficiency and compassion to the situation. He didn't hesitate to stop his lecture to make sure we were safe, and walked around the class multiple times to make sure if we were all doing ok. Afterwords, he made the final optional and take home because he understood that people were having a difficult time processing the situation and didn't want to return to that room. People talk about how professors at UCLA can be frustrating when they care more about their jobs or subject than actual people, but Huehls is a reminder that there are just as many professors who care about students first and foremost. I just think he should be recognized for that.
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