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“One of the best english instructors I've had in my life”
ENC1102 - 5.0 rating“Overall though, I recommend him”
ENC1101 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
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ENC1930
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Reviews (99)
Great Teacher. Just show up and finish easy essays. Class is easy as long as you follow curriculum. Im taking him again. Funny, Young and easy going teacher..
Very nice guy. Makes himself available to his students. Likes when students stay after to ask for help. Can only hear out of one ear. Hates when students talk while he's talking. Exponentially improves writing skills. Funny. Looks like an older version of Brian of Backstreet Boys.
i wouldn't recommend him if you dont like english and writing essays. he's easy because he gives a lot of busy work (stupid assignments like answering questions from the book) that keep your grade up. but he grades essays hard. he's okay, wouldn't take him again though.
Hes a nice guy, really. I mean just show up and do the essays and you'll be fine. Loads of small assignments though, but they don't take longer than 20 min to complete.
Very easy class as long as you do your essay's. Lets you rewrite all essays at the end of the semester to imporve your grade. Only 4 essays, and he does require you to attend class. Professor is a nice guy and knowledgable at what he does. Great teacher.
He's a really nice guy. The class is not difficult as long as you do the essays, you're fine. He really does get you thinking beyond just writing the paper...he takes you through the whole process. I would definately take him again.
Very Nice! Cares abot his students!! I had him for enc 11101 and enc 1102! He is understanding and wants you to pass!!! There are four essays each term anda buch of little assignments but they are easy!!! take him!!!!!!!!
Mr GOLDEN U R A VERY COOL PROFESSOR. UR ENC 1930 HELPED ME OUT ALOT. THANK YOU
Professor Golden is an awesome teacher! He is really nice and helpful to every student. 4 essays and some homework assignments. For the most part very easy. Take Him!!!
Very cool, easy grader. Take him!
Very clear, guides you step by step into becoming a better writer. If English is not your first idiom, his class will really improve both your knowledge and your style. He also has a lot of patience. He makes the course truly clear and understandable, and is always there for his students.
He is awesome. Super easy grader. 4 essays, but they are cake! He is one of the best prof. to get a hold of & really helps you out if you have questions. Does take attendance, so attending class is a must. no finals or midterms & got an A in his class!
Do not talk while he is giving the conference. He is a fair grader. When grading, he gives more importance to organization, clarity, use of Thesis Statement, Warrants, Topic Sentences, sentence structure, and flow. If you show interest in the class, you might assure at least a B. You do not have to participate constantly.
I love him!I actually learnt how to write because of him. He is sooo nice. Fair Grader. Cares a lot for his students. Very very helpful in class as well as during office hours.I got an A-.I used to hate writing before I took his class.Now I love it! He is very good-looking too. But,yes is deaf from one ear,so speak louder.Very Knowledgable.LOVE HIM
You just gotta love this guy!If you are bad at writing, he will actually teach you how to become a good writer. You will,honestly, learn something. What a wonderful prof he is. My favorite. I got an A- and before him, I used to hate writing. Now I love it. Thanks to Prof. Golden. Oh, by the way. HE IS HOT !
This is my first year here, and I chose Golden. He's awesome, he has patience with students and gives you plenty of times to write essays. One conference draft, a second draft, then third draft is final. Extremely nice, and tries his hardest to get his point across. In class, is mostly group work. DOES TAKE ATTENDANCE EVERY CLASS. I recommend him!
He is a really nice guy and kind of reminds me of Michael Cera. His class is not as easy as made out to be by other posts, but it isn't hard either. You have to go to class, and you have to have the book. He doesn't just give A's on essays, he actually reads them and grades them accordingly. I have always gotten A's on essays and gotten B on his.
His class is very annoying with all of the group work. Maybe some of us don't like to be forced to present things to the class or be forced to talk about things to people we do not know. He is sometimes unclear about what he wants in an essay. He says one thing but when you do it, it should have been done another way. Overall, his class is okay. He
Professor Golden is awesome, he has patience with students and explain you what you have to write essays. One conference draft, a second draft, then third draft is final. very nice, and tries to help his student.I got A and i do not like to write.I recomend him.
Professor Andrew Golden is an awesome teacher! I was hesitant about all of the group work but it is all in class and it helps to pass the time. Pick people you enjoy and have fun. He cracks jokes on occasion and grades papers leniently. Just sit in the front and when he asks someone to read, do it! He enjoys when you are attentive and involved.
hes 1 of my fav. prof from this semester. he cares about his students a lot. his hybrid class was worth it. you will learn new techniques to make you better. take his class before it's full!!I would take him again. Golden you were amazing!
Why are all the English teachers at FIU so hot and soo good at teaching???
I took both Enc 1101 and Enc 1102 with this professor and I have to say he is extremely helpful. Leaniant and understanding of student problems, I took his hybrid classes and if there was ever a problem online he will help very good teacher, I recommned him... He is also kind of cute :)
This guy is a pretty easy grader if you get on his good side-meaning you show that you like wallowing in complexity. I just got A's on all the major papers,4 of them, that's something I had never done before. Although he relies heavily on group activities so avoid if your anti social
gREAT TEACHER, THE CLASS IS KIND OF BORING, HE IS A HARD GRADE TEACHER BUT WITH SOME KIND OF EFFORT YOU WILL DO GREAT.
Golden is okay. He tries to explain everything very thoroughly so he gives out a ton of little writing assignments which gets very annoying to do. Book is needed, & attendance is mandatory. He follows alot of guidelines to check a paper. I didnt think he was an easy grader. I passed with a C+ and a got a D on an essay I work the hardest on.
good teacher but you have to do all of these annoying assignments that help out your grade in the end. Essays were not easy but I got As on all of them with help from the TA's. Lets you revise to essays. I passed with an A
He's amazing! Best Professor I've had at FIU so far! Super helpful & although he gives work, it's not busy work! Do exactly as he says (follow his feeback) and you'll ace every paper! Also, he's not boring to listen to AND supaaa hot!
The love of my life XD lol best professor ever!!!! I took enc 1101 and enc 1102 with him and I do not regret it...I learned how to write like a professional writer thanks to him...sigh....so sad he is married ..XD take him! He is a great professor! ...
He is a great professor and person in general. He is eager to help and wants everyone to do well in the class. I took him for ENC 1101 and 1102 and regard him as one of the best professors I've had at FIU. Take him if you can.
You won't mind going to class to look at him lol. However he gives a lot of pointless writing assignments before you write your actual essays. He's a nice guy but expect to write a lot. There was literally something due every class.
Golden is a great guy. At first I didn't like him. That changed when I met with him 1 on 1. He cares about his students and his class is pretty easy. Theres 3 papers and a timed writing essay. He reviews your rough drafts before you submit them which is cool. Great teacher, take him if you can.
I loved him! He's work load was not crazy. 3 essays, one timed writing. All the essays are done slowly and in parts, so it's not like you're just given a due date and done. His TA's were helpful and great too, take him if you can. Best teacher I've had so far.
He is a great guy and an amazing teacher. His classes are not boring. He gives lots of assignments but those are really helpful for writing the 3 major assignments that you'll be asked to write for this class. I took him for ENC 1101 and wanted to take him for 1102 as well, but he'll be on a leave for the semester. :( Take him. He;s GREAT!
He is amazing! Honestly one of the best professors I've had. I would recommend him 100%. Super helpful and has regular meeting to help when it's time to write and turn in the papers. Take him!!!
He was so nice. Grades fairly and gives great feedback at conferences. If you don't understand something visit him during office hours, he is very likely to help. Attendance is mandatory! Always print out assignments when he asks you to because sometimes he takes away points for not bringing it in to class. Overall great, take him for ENC 1102!
I took him because everyone said he was awesome, and i regret it so much. He gives an hour of homework every time. Class is so boring and mandatory because you can only have like 3 absences. DO NOT TAKE HIM. also he is not hot
Professor golden is the best professor I have ever had. I took him for enc 1101 and loved him so much that I took him for end 1102. He is a great guy and knows what he is talking about. He gives you feedback and will help you with your papers. He does give homework but it's only meant to help you like writing your intro paragraph. TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!
One of the best english instructors I've had in my life. Its not hard to know what he's expecting of you. You'll pass this class if you do the HW he assigns and not because its counted toward your grade but because it helps a ton when writing the big paper assignments. The only thing I had problems with was not getting distracted by his hotness.
Compared to what I've heard from my friends, I definitely got lucky in choosing this professor. The assignments are rather challenging and difficult but he provides great feedback and the other smaller writing assignments he gives out are quite helpful when looking at the bigger picture. Highly recommend taking him!
Professor Golden was everything I expected. He is a very fair grader, you get what you give. There is homework every night but it is little work parts that are going to be used in your papers. I would definitely take him again.
Professor Golden was an amazing professor and I would definitely recommend taking him. He is very helpful by providing feedback and explaining the assignments thoroughly. He is also very helpful in conferences and gives you enough feedback to make sure that you get an A on your papers. Would definitely take him again if I could!
He is awesome. It is not a hard class at all. It is just a fact of fallowing his directions and advice. I would definitely get him again if I could.
I didn't like him at first but he is truly a great guy. He truly cares for his students and is well respected because of it. He is a tough grader but gives many rough drafts with great feedback, easy to get the A if you just put time into it. Attendance is a must, and expect a lot of group exercises. Take him and you won't regret it.
Gives you homework EVERY CLASS that is due the next class, really boring spends he entirety of class talking at the class, with very little actual class discussion. Pretty easy grader for Home work but the 4 essays you have to write make up the bulk of your grade. Over all he's REALLY BORING & repetitive, don't recommend him, not taking him again
Absolutely no sympathy for me in a really bad situation. If you're an athlete I would avoid his class at all costs. Ended up with a B+ but not without a lot of work.
Great professor that is truly understanding to your situation if you explain with time. He does give work every day but basically gives you full points just for doing it. Four essays due throughout the semester that he gives you feedback on as many times as you wish to make your paper better. Also gives extra credit opportunities for simple things.
Such a great english professor! Gives homework due every class, but they are very easy and not tedious at all. Gives very good feedback on your work and will help you if you ask for it. If I could, I would take him for enc 1102!
Professor Golden overall was a great teacher. He gives a lot of homework, like every day. But there are very easy, like you get full points for just doing them. Don't miss class! Sometimes he switches the lesson plan, and if you're not there you just miss out.
Great professor! He's really understanding and helpful. He gives a good amount of homework but its usually really easy and can be completed in 30 min max. All os his little assignments help you out a lot when it comes to writing you major essays because they prepare you for them.
Professor Golden is super nice!!! His lectures can be boring but he will definitely help you if you need it. I am taking him again next semester for ENC 1102.
I will never recommend this professor. He doesn't stick to his syllabus, changes due dates at will, and is very disorganized. You're basically left guessing what you're supposed to be doing for your papers. Thank god my TAs were nice people because they basically taught me how to do everything since the professor couldn't. Beware of group projects.
Best teacher ever, he works hard to help you. Gives support and feedback, loved this man. Hated working in groups, but he's so nice. Got an A which surprised me tbh, I'm not a good writer, just followed his suggestions during office hours. Get to know him!
Great professor who genuinely cares about his students and is really flexible and understanding. Gives second chances. Interesting course material and creative assignments. Holds individual meetings for great feedback. Makes assignments easy to tackle. Class is fun!
Professor Golden is an amazing teacher! I've always had difficulty in english courses. His projects or papers were actually fun to write. His lectures are interesting and he gives really good feedback. You will definitely get a B or higher in this course. TAKE HIM!!
I'm currently in one of his ENC 1101 classes. He is really professional and friendly. He gives small writing assignments besides the 3 major writing ones that will determine 60% of your final grade (20% each paper). Approachable, you can ask him anything and he will give you good feedback. I have an A right now. I will definitely take him again!
Pretty easy to pass, there is homework but its really easy and could be done in under 20 minutes, we have 2 drafts for essays and one final draft so it could help you get a good grade. overall. he is very understanding and good at engaging the class.
Best professor! Very knowledgeable. A lot of work but simple.
Great teacher! The work he gives is easy and he is also very clear on what he expects from the assignments. He also gives good feedback and is accessible outside of class. His class does have you often "getting into groups" to give each other feedback, which isn't much fun if you're with slackers. Overall though, I recommend him!
I loved him and I was so sad I wasn't able to take him for ENC 1102. He's really caring and he gives really great advice! Also, please don't be afraid to participate in his class because he's very approachable and steadfast in molding students into complex thinkers and better writers.
Easy class. I did not use the textbook at all; you'll do just fine without it. He takes attendance every class. There's homework every class but they're small writing assignments that can easily take 10 minutes. He gives feedback and genuinely cares about making you a better writer.
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD! I always looked forward to this class every week! He does notice if you miss classes and show up late. Please don't be disrespectful to him by skipping. He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Attendance is a grade. He cares more about the content he is reading rather than the writing in essays
So much freaking homework, but not real homework. The class is broken down into 4 or 5 projects and he expects you to have a certain part of the project done by the end of the class. It was the most annoying thing ever. He is a very nice guy and extremely accessible and an A is very possbile if you show effort in the projects
He is amazing! He made my first year in college a lot better and a lot less stressful. You must come to class and you must complete all major writing assignments or else you won't pass but the assignments he gives are fun and so are his lectures. He lets you write freely sometimes and allows you to grow as a writer. He is funny and understanding.
I took the hybrid and there was a 250 word assignment almost every MWF. But the assignments really help you on your papers and he gives a good chunk of time to do the bigger assignments. There is busy work but he is a good professor, he tries to make class fun
I took ENC 1102 in my spring semester with Professor Golden and I absolutely loved him!!! He cared about his students so much and always gave the best feedback on every paper. The class consists of one group project and 4 papers. Highly recommend for everyone to take him, you won't regret it. EASY A!!!
Professor Golden is an outstanding professor! He goes over all the topics you have to write about and specifies what he wants. He along with the TA's give you a lot of feedback on your first and second draft in order to receive a good grade. You barely have to use the textbook, but attendance is mandatory. Very easy class, definitely recommend him!
He is a terrible professor. You can tell he didn't have a plan for what he was going to lecture in class, because we spent most of our time in class on our phones or in peer review sessions. He gives good feedback and cares for his students, but if you want to learn and not be bored doing nothing in class don't take him
Mr. Golden was a great teacher for me. He not only motivated my writing, but motivated my soul. I greatly enjoyed his class and made writing fun. He even incorporated de-stressing meditation into our Friday meetings. I HIGHLY recommend choosing him.
Honestly I found his class to be very easy and the grading to be very fair. The class mainly consists on group projects with topics he lets you pick. A good choice!
Do not take online. I have know idea why he has such a great rating. Maybe if you take him in class but online he give you 3 assignments due every 3 days. He is very assignment heavy and his quizzes include multiple choice and 200-300 word essays. Stay far away unless you are only taking his class.
I took his class for Spring 2021 and all you have to do is turn in your work. The work load is manageable, if you stay ahead of time. He assigns homework every two days. We only had three papers with little assignments between.
This class is an easy A. I honestly barely put any effort into my assignments and the TA's would always give me an A. There are a lot of assignments but they are extremely easy. Take this class if you want an easy A.
DO NOT TAKE ONLINE. Very very work heavy. He will make you turn in 3 assignments every Mon,Wed,Fri of each at least 300 words & a quiz. I have no idea why this professor has such high rating.
He assigns continuous work (which isn't even that bad) but its doable. If you ever need an extension or help on literally anything hes super caring and will gladly help you. I was the lazy type of student and still managed to pass his class with an A-. Highly recommend this teacher. Take him, trust.
This class is assignment heavy, however, he is an amazing professor who knows what he is doing and provides good feedback on your assignments to show you what you need to know and improve. He also is a fun professor who seems to enjoy what he is doing so his classes are entertaining.
The best professor I have had at FIU. He is super caring and will always provide amazing feedback so you can improve your assignments. Attendance is not mandatory but I suggest going to every class cause that is where most of your work gets done and you won't have homework. He isn't a tough grader so you will pass the class with flying colors.
One of the best English instructors I have ever had. Professor Golden gives great feedback on your work, is very sympathetic, and makes his classes engaging. Most of your work could be done in class, the class is very well organized, and there is a clear purpose for each assignment. Highly recommend!
One of the best professors I have ever had. He cares so much about his students and is always eager to help. He gives really good, in-depth feedback on all assignments and is very lenient with late work. There are 3 major projects you MUST complete in order to pass the class but they aren't difficult by any means. I would 100% take this class again
I love professor Golden. He was super kind and he gave very good feedback on our papers. I took his class in a mini-term so the workload was a bit heavy but manageable. We basically worked on one paper over the duration of the course, and we pick the topic ourselves. Overall I really enjoyed professor golden's teaching style, would take again.
Professor Golden is such a nice person, and he really cares about his students and wants you to succeed. I took the class in half a term, so there was a lot more work than one would usually get, but it was nothing hard. The rubrics are clearly stated and he grades very leniently. He also has a token system, and will give you and extension if asked.
Best ENC 1101 teacher out there i promise. I do not regret taking this class at all. Trust me when I say you really want to take this teacher, you are guaranteed to have fun while passing his class. Not too much HW and the essay assignments are NOT tedious... They ARE Do-able.
He is an awesome professor, the work is super easy and he is very lenient with late work if you use his tokens. A lot of work is done in class and in groups and the essays are super easy and his feedback is always on point. You will love his class, it felt like taking SLS all over again because of how easy it was. TAKE HIM YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
Prof. Golden is one of the best teachers I have had to date! I was nervous I was going to fail because I signed up for the Mini Term without knowing, I only stayed in the class after the first day because that expressed cared about our grade and understood that we cant always come to class or turn things in on time.
He is an amazing professor. He gives amazing feedback and has very clear lectures. Professor Golden makes sure that you understand what is being said. He is also very understanding and kind. I would definitely take him again.
Andrew Golden is extraordinarily caring towards his students. You can tell that he wants the best for each of us. There are a lot of assignments but none of them were difficult at all. Please take this class.
Mr. Golden was a great teacher! He was always helpful and always made me feel comfortable coming to him for feedback. You can tell he cares about his students and he really is so understanding!
Professor Golden was honestly one of the best professors I have ever had! Super caring and understanding. He likes it when you listen to his mini lectures and they are very beneficial. 100% recommend.
I am writing this review one year after taking this class LOL. Thats how memorable he was. Caring and respected teacher. Everything he taught actually helps you with future essay writing.. obv. if im writing this rn its done sumthn for me. Anyways just take his class, ur basically guaranteed to pass because he cares so much about you. Just trust!
Professor Golden is a great professor who dedicates time to his students through his lectures and feedback on papers. The best option for ENC 1101!
An incredible teacher! The class felt like a very safe space, and I learned so much. He made me feel very comfortable in the class. By far the best option for ENC1101!
I really enjoyed being in his class. You can tell he cares about his students and our work. He's really chill and gives extensions on assignments if needed. If you don't like a heavy workload class though, don't take him. He does give a lot of work but if you're in class everyday and do it during that time where he can help you it should be easy.
Professor Golden is a caring and understanding instructor who makes ENC1101 an enjoyable experience. The coursework is manageable, and with the help of resources like Unstuckstudy, you're set up for success in this class.
Such a great and caring teacher, very understanding and will help as much as he can.
Really good professor and really interactive with his students. Took this class in fall term and I enjoyed it a lot. Just get to class on time because he will mark you late if not.
highly engaging class. he helps everyone out with their projects by setting up mini-conferences and checking with where we're at. easiest A+ i've ever gotten
Professor Golden is a caring professor who truly cares about his students' success. No exams or tests, only like 3 quizzes, and they were done in class with him. It is really hard to fail his class because he guides you through each assignment and gives good feedback on how to get a better grade in the future.
100% take this teacher!! Don't procrastinate and turn everything in on time and you'll do great. Super easy to talk to and very patient. Really nice professor!
Very good guy, served as a reference for a job interview once. His class isn't hard as long as you show up and do the work you should be good
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.19 avg changeRatings by Course
ENC1930
4.9
(7)ENC1101
4.6
(60)ENC1102
4.6
(31)ENGL1101
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGL1101
3.0
ENC1102
1.9
ENC1101
1.9
ENC1930
1.4