This was a fun and interesting class, focused on argument and writing. The textbook was crap, but the instructor only used it as an auxiliary. He focused on current event, often political, and encouraged debate. He is fair and objective. I highly recommend him.

Prof. Andersen is a great teacher! The class was really disruptive, but he still maintained the integrity of the class. I learned alot from him. I even got A's in my other classes due to what I learned in his class. If your writing skills aren't up to speed, take him, pay attention, attend class every day, and you will succeed in college.

He's a very laid back teacher and extemely nice.

Fair, friendly and helpful. His class was interesting and I learned a lot. Would take him again.

VERY NICE TEACHER...try to sit in front of the class...its very hard to hear him talk if youre sitting in the back...he's a lil boring, so you'll get distracted easily,try not to

What the hell,it sounds like fun! I would take him again

Andersen is the easiest teacher ever! He just talks to the class the whole time.. some of the topics are intersting but for the most part i didnt pay attention. he likes to interact with his students and get to know them. he hardly ever gives homework and there arent many essays. an easy and fun A. Highly reccomend!!

He is a good teacher.

OK everyone, his 205 class is a CRITICAL THINKING CLASS! This means one has to think for themselves, not just memorize and regurgitate information. Nobody holds student's hands at the Universities, so get used to it! As far as reading and writing a lot, again, this is a 200 level COLLEGE CLASS! God forbid students actually do some freaking work.

I had him for Eng 51 as well. I thought his class was easy, and he was clear on what he wanted. I would recommend him.

I don't know what these people are talking about, Prof. Andersen was a good teacher. I would definitally take him again. He's nice and will clarify things if you don't understand. Some people were being very disrespectful to him amd that's probably why they wrote bad reviews.

Great class, but a little tough. He is a good teacher but a little strict but I guess you have to be tolearn the material. I hated all the essay writings but it improved my writing ability.

He is a fair professor. He is very healpfull. He tells you what he is looking for in your essay. His lecture is very helpful. I definitly take English 205 with him.

He is somewhat fair. He talks too much sometimes. He doesn't really reply back in e-mails to let us know that he checked it. [usually its an auto-reply which I don't think is effective.] gives great in-class activities and is willing to help each students needs.

Easy. Do the homework. Write the essays. Go to class. This class is a piece of cake. Lectures are long and boring. He repeats himself a lot. He doesn't explain much and you can't really rely on him for any type of explanation. As long as you are capable of working on your own, this class will be simple.

He gives A LOT of work but he is pretty clear about his expectations and gives students the option of correcting final papers for a better grade after he has graded them.

He's Excellent!

He's a nice guy. He just could not keep me interested in class at all and I love English. He's a hard grader when it comes to essays. He has high expectations and expects you to try you best. I wouldn't take anymore of his classes but he's an okay teacher. You either love him or hate him.

He is a wonderful professor! I have worked my way up to English 101. I ended up getting an A in his class. My first paper was a C but he edited my corrections and let me re-do my paper so I could get in A. He is friendly and if you care about your grade, he cares! He is a great professor!!!

Great teacher. My first college level english teacher. Took the course during the summer and he really make it enjoyable. Even said the first day that some days he might not want to teach b/c it's summer and it was true. Gave alot of free time to focus on work and even taught outside once. Really great professor overall.

Explained everything relatively well. If you have a question ask and he will help you out. Helped me with my essay writing a lot in the class and it was pretty fun for a 3 hour lecture period.

There is a lot of out of class reading that is needed, and interesting in class discussions. Three major essays and two minor writing assignments. He does give homework, but the class is fairly easy and enjoyable.

He's the best! My confidence and ability have both benefited from this class. Don't slack off or skip assignments; but if you put in an honest effort, (and revise your essays) you'll be glad you did!

He is a nice guy, and he is very intelligent. He is a good writer and he loves the subject, but he's boring. He doesn't keep your attention well and he lectures in a monotone the whole time. Like I said, he's a nice guy- but if you want a teacher that is entertaining, he is not the guy for you.

Understanding and very nice. Taught me a lot of things. Answered all my questions. Helpful inside and outside of class. Definitely would recommend him.

Not the most interesting lecturer, but his class is easy. It is obvious he cares about the subject, and wants to see what his students' input is. Keep essays on topic and follow what he says, they aren't that bad. The hardest part of the class is sitting there the entire time. The rest, at least give a small effort and you should get at a B.

Professor Andersen is a good professor and very helpful when you ask for it. He is very strict and gives alot of homework.

Professor Andersen is awesome! Just do the readings (you don't have to read too deep because he will go over it with you) and show up for class and take good notes. He obviously loves what he teaches and initiates good conversations regarding the pieces you read. Just pay attention and show up and you'll get an A.

I'm surprised at how I ended up getting a B. This professor gives so much homework and I ended up not turning most of them in. Just make sure you submit the weekly vocab on time, always check the syllabus, and show up to class as much as you can.

REALLY hard grader. I got a 10 on SAT essay and this guy gives me 70%s. However, if you do the homework, which is super easy, it will offset his harsh grading. He seems a little narrow-minded; always finds a reason to disagree with you. He says participation sorta matters. no weighted categories. I ended english with a B and it wasn't that bad.

Professor Andersen is a really cool guy if you talk with him. He's funny and inquisitive. However, his lectures can be rather boring and he is an extremely tough grader. It helps if you write about his specific ideas from his lectures.

Very very tough grader. Don't lack on the weekly vocabulary stay on track with it. Be sure to do the readings because it is talked about in class. Be ready to some group work questions from the readings and peer reviews for your essays. Make sure you have about 3 copies of your essay and one for yourself. be ready for the 7-10 page research paper

You can tell he's passionate about literature! He makes so many puns that it's so funny to just see him laugh at his own jokes. He's extremely informative and I used to hate reading until I took this class! The reading is difficult, but it is a difficult course anyway. He makes class fun and you really get a sense of his love for literature!

Prof Andersen is a really great teacher that cares about his students. He always gives great feedback and lets students revise their essays after he grades them for a higher grade. He lectures are really interesting and engaging. Make sure that you do the assigned reading each day.

A professor who definitely knows what he's talking about. Very passionate about English, got his masters in English which is pretty cool. Sometimes his lectures are boring. If you do the work in his class and try, then he'll be able to work with you and give you the grade you deserve. Overall a nice guy.

He's a great guy and tries to help his students out by having revisions of essays and individual conferences. He also has a lot of assignments to work on, but most of them are easy. However, he is a very hard grader when it comes to essays. I also learned a lot from his class because he is a good teacher.

Didn't like how hard he grades, now I feel like a much better writter. Really just a great guy with a passion for english. Definitly take him if you want to learn, if you want an easy A, don't.

Great professor! There was a lot of work (mainly papers) in the class, but just a little harder version of a High School Senior English Class. He does give great feedback on papers and if you go to talk to him in his office, he can help you on anything you might need help with.

One of the most interactive and passionate professors I've had the pleasure of having. He loves what he does, which makes for an incredibly positive learning environment. Your grade is completely up to you. As long as you follow direction and put forth the work, you will do great. Critical thinking is huge in this class.

I took this class over summer, so it was pretty intense. Every class meeting covered one normal week's worth of material. Prof Andersen was extremely engaging & obviously enthusiastic about his subjects. Peer review wasn't helpful on essays due to differing skill levels. He was fair in his grading & helpful in notes on returned written pieces.

He is very well respected as a professional. As long as you pay attention in the class and stay on top of work, receiving an A should be no problem.

As expected of an English course, you are expected to read the assigned texts and understand them. There will always be assigned reading, as well as 2 discussion posts on Blackboard (one for each in-class day). As long as you participate in class, upload discussion posts on time, and closely follow essay prompts, this class will not feel unfair.

Really passionate about english. If you like english, you'll so want to take his class! I was really reminded why I'm majoring in english because of his class. At most our essays were three pages which was really lax for an english class and I hella appreciated that. Nice guy! Only got a C bc I misunderstood some due dates lol

Just pay attention, do your work on time, and ask for help when needed. Participating a lot is a factor to do well. This class basically feels like a high school English class. He is a tough grader, but your grade will be better if you go to him for help. He also offers extra credit, so be sure to do all of those. I don't understand the bad reviews

I took his ENGL101 class over the summer online. It was a lot of work between the readings, annotations and the essays. This class did however, under the guidance of professor Andersen, give me an incredible foundation for the rest of my classes moving forward. I highly recommend his classes. If you put in the effort you will be rewarded.

I think Prof. Andersen was a great professor. The class was very focused on working on your writing skills which was exactly what I was hoping for. One tip I really have is if you have any questions make sure to catch him after a class as it can be difficult to reach him through email or canvas.

I don't get the bad reviews, I really enjoyed this class. Professor Andersen is an amazing lecturer and has great slides and engages the classroom. On essays, he can be a tough grader, but he gives detailed feedback and you can revise the essay for a higher grade. Do the extra credit, the tasks won't take too much time out of your schedule.