4.3

Benjamin Marshall

English - Middlesex County College

4.3
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
59%
Would Retake
107
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

59%

Would Retake

107

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
107 total ratings

5

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What Students Say

Can be very sarcastic (IN A BAD WAY)

ENG122 - 3.0 rating

Great consecutive class discussions

ENG122 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

20%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (9)
A (8)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(5)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(13)
Based on 32 reported grades
B+: 9
A: 8
A+: 4
A-: 4
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Tough grader (7)
Participation matters (6)
Respected (5)
Inspirational (5)
Caring (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

122

5.0

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CREATWRT

5.0

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ENG1212

5.0

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EN110

5.0

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ENG121

5.0

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+9 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG1212

2.7

ENG255

2.2

ENG122

2.2

ENG121

2.0

ENGLISH122

2.0

Reviews (106)
5.0
1.0
ENG122
Nov 17, 2003

good, friendly .. ready to listen only if you know what your doin. Ofcourse.. if your in Eng122 and do the kind of thing you do in ENg 010.. what else whould you expect rather than droping the corse. Excellent teacher. MOst class getting A,s and B,s Fal03

5.0
1.0
CREATWRT
Nov 26, 2003

great honest man. allows you to see what works and what doesn't work. very helpful for anyone who wants to be a writer had him for creative writing

5.0
3.0
ENG1212
Apr 2, 2004

He is the best teacher I have ever had. He goes along with the course at our level. He is interesting and a respected playwright. I ALWAYS recommend him to friends. He's a wonderful, caring and adventurous teacher. I would never had been introduced to bla

5.0
3.0
ENG1212
Apr 2, 2004

No Comments

5.0
1.0
EN110
Apr 2, 2004

so nice

5.0
1.0
ENG121
Apr 20, 2004

I really like this professor. He is very nice guy and excellent teacher. He is a best teacher I ever had.

5.0
1.0
122
Apr 29, 2004

very nice knows a lot

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Sep 5, 2004

very helpful. Makes even boring stories interesting. And even though he knows more than you--he doesn't treat you that way.

5.0
4.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Sep 28, 2004

Best Eng. Pro. I've ever had. Really nice guy also, if wanna learn he is the best. Does not give a lot of homework; however, he gives a long research paper, but who doesn't at this level?

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Grade: B+
Sep 30, 2004

This is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Professor Marshall is fair, he lets the students write according to their style. He will always give credit for trying. He is number one. If you didn't like english before, you will now.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH
Nov 29, 2004

He is easy and helpful. Take him and you'll enjoy the class

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 25, 2004

THIS PROFESSOR ROCKS!!!! Enough said.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Dec 30, 2004

B MARSH IS THE MAN seriously he is an amazing man and a fantastic lover....of english. he will help you with any question you may possibly have and is a very fair grader. Take his class if not only want to learn but in the interest of a good time.

5.0
1.0
ENG225
Jan 3, 2005

this guy is one of the best professors i've had at middlesex yet. extremely fair and a very knowledgeable teacher. you won't be sorry if you take him. he's a great guy...and an awesome teacher!

4.0
1.0
ENG122
Jan 11, 2005

He is a kind of a teacher that makes the course and period interesting. Very effective way of communicating.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Jan 25, 2005

JUST TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Mar 30, 2005

Very good man. He really knows his stuff and is very good listener and grader and wants everyone to succeed and do well. A MUST HAVE FOR ENGLISH MAJORS!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Apr 20, 2005

Good teacher. Fair grader, and a nice man

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH122
May 6, 2005

Great Professor. Easy to talk to. Made going back to school easy!!!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG25872
May 11, 2005

He is a very magnificent professor, if you don't get the chance to take his class when registering wait and try too be the first next time. he makes it so much fun, even if you are not interedted in the subject matter he will make it very interesting and clear

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Sep 1, 2005

He was an easy profoessor. Fair grading and I enjoyed his class.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Oct 14, 2005

He is one of the best professors in the college. His class is very interesting and easy. He is very cool.

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Nov 16, 2005

He is a very nice guy.

3.0
3.0
ENG122
Jan 25, 2006

crazy syllabus

4.0
3.0
ENG122
Mar 28, 2006

He is easy if you want to get a B, however if you want an A don't take him. He assigns only 6 papers and a research paper. this may seem easy but it's not! If you want a B take him if you want an A don't take him

3.0
4.0
ENG122
May 12, 2006

gives B's on all essays and impossible to get an A. you will write 7 essays and a 5 page research paper and even if you work hard and do all the assingments he will give you a B in the course

5.0
2.0
ENG122
May 14, 2006

Very interesting class. Great guy. Very helpful and understanding. His papers are always interesting topics. I got an A

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Jul 11, 2006

I just took this class in the pre-summer session. This was one of the best classes i have taken at MCC. But it is hard to get an A I thought i would get one since i got that in all my papers but i ended with a B+. So its true if you want an A dont take him but if you are satisfied with an B+ go ahead you will not regret it.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Aug 30, 2006

he is one of the best professors i ever had. He is not a hard teacher at all ,and you will actually learn how to write in his class.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Sep 5, 2006

really nice professor. he is a fair grader and lets you know everything beforehand. he has no tests but essays. he makes you write essay for the six units we do. he is a great

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Dec 14, 2006

Very funny...laid back. does not want anybody to fail......just awsome! no test/quizzes..only essays.. and believe me before you write an essay he has already gave you alot of examples and practices...so the essays are easy!!!!!!OH beST! for the final he gives u the question a week before so you know already what u writing about. HE IS FANTASTIC!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 14, 2006

awesome guy, take him!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
May 17, 2007

BEST ENGLISH PROFESSOR AT MIDDLESEX! HE'S NOT A TOUGH PROFESSOR, VERY EASY, JUST DO YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND YOU WILL BE OK, CLASSES ARE NOT BORING, SOMETIMES WE FINISH OUR WORK EARLY AND LEAVE, TESTS ARE NOT HARD, THIS PROFESSOR CARES AND MAKES EVERYTHING EASIER!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG1212
May 23, 2007

The best english teacher. We read essays I would never have read. African-American authors, gay authors, classics & not. Discussions were wonderful. He's a talented, published playwrite. He encouraged us to write. He is a true college professor. I would highly recommend. Respected and respectful. I loved reading - wonderful man!

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Feb 19, 2008

Awesome teacher, understanding, great helper. Over all, one of the best teacher for a English course or any if he teaches it!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
May 14, 2008

THE BEST EVER! I JUST TOOK HIM. HES AMAZING..HE MAKES THE CLASS SO FUN.. WE HAVE INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WHICH MADE THE CLASS SO AMUSING.. HE MIGHT GRADE BIT HARD ON THE PAPERS BUT THATS HOW YOU LEARN..AND I MEAN IF YOU THINK YOU ARE FAILING YOU ARE NOT .. I THOUGHT I WAS FAILING AND I ACTUALLY PASSED WITH A B ..

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Jun 25, 2008

Professor Marshall is a great techer. He makes lecture so intersting. Even though I am not a good writer I really enjoyed my every Tuesday and Thursday. It is really worth to be in Prof. Marsall class. Belive me.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Sep 11, 2008

THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD AND PORBABLY WILL EVER HAVE. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, TALENTED, INTERESTING, INTELLIGENT, HELPFUL. THE BEST. SWEET GUY. GOOD GRADER. CLASSES ARE INTERESTING. JUST LOVED HIM.

4.0
1.0
ENG122
Sep 19, 2008

he was a great professor. i had him my second time around. he knows what he's doing. just show up to class, participate and do the readings and write decent essay's and you'll be fine. he sounds tough in the beginning, i got scared, but he's a lot easier of a grader then he really says. don't get scared. he's there to help you 100%! def take him!!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 23, 2008

Just do what he says and you will pass the class. The first day he scares you, but his class is not hard at all. The readings are always interesting. Great Professor, take him.

4.0
4.0
ENG122
Dec 23, 2008

DON'T take him. I took him because everyone commented saying he was a great professor but i learned the hard way. He is not. He is extremely strict, attendance is mandatory and you can barely hear him in class. He thinks he is a big shot also.

3.0
4.0
ENG122
Jan 2, 2009

Was not impressed! I also saw the good comments and thought he would be a good teacher to take, but I was wrong. He was not really too willing to help, and graded unfairly I felt.

4.0
3.0
ENG122
May 12, 2009

fairly a good professor gives homework but its not too difficult as long as you do your work you should be fine enjoyed his class :) nice guy

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Aug 17, 2009

It was a fun and easy class. I took it over the Summer. He gives people really good grades on the essays they do. The only thing hard about the class was the quizzes he gave out to the class. I recommend anybody to take one of his English 122 classes.

5.0
2.0
THE152
Aug 19, 2009

he is EXCELLENT, and he really knows his stuff about theatre. if you're interested in making musical theatre your profession, you have to take him. the first class may seem a little overwhelming, but as time goes on, he is SO easy. american musical theatre history rarely runs, but if its open and he's teaching, TAKE IT! :)

4.0
3.0
ENG255
Oct 27, 2009

I'm not a film major, but his class is great. Don't expect an easy A because it's an intro to film class. There is a lot of work, but it is not difficult. Very laid back, fun class. Lots of fun offtopic discussion. I reccommend completely!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 21, 2009

His class was very easy! Just do the papers and study for the quizzes. You don't have to be Albert Einstien to get a good grade. The only complaint I have about him is that you can barely hear him in class so sit in the front.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Dec 7, 2010

i am a kid that never liked english and hated writing just like most ppl looking at this website. this man changed the way i look at poems, stories ect. i use to fail all my essays last year and he us such an ez grader its crazy. ur stupid if u dont take him

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Jan 4, 2011

Great Teacher, at first he gave me the wrong impression. He gave the impression of being strict but towards end of the semester u change ur views towards him. He is really good take him if ur taking an eng class. Be prepared to read alot and write

4.0
2.0
ENG122
Jan 8, 2011

Excellent lectures.

4.0
2.0
ENG122
May 18, 2011

I loved this guy! He comes off as kind of pretentious at first, but he's really a cool guy. There are a few essays and a research paper, it's not too bad. He grades pretty easy. Definitely take him!

3.0
3.0
ENG122
Mar 1, 2012

Well, professor Marshall is not that easy, which is OK. You just need to do your work, study for the quizzes, and show that you are there because you wanna be and not because you have to. Overall, it was a nice experience to have him.

4.0
2.0
ENG255
Apr 26, 2012

If you thimk this will be an easy elective take something else. You better love to write papers. Although the film topics are interesting...most of it I got from the book. You write a paper every week. Plus there is a term paper due at the end. Marshall is a fair grader if you attend and do the work. I did well in his class but had to work for it.

4.0
1.0
ENG122
May 8, 2012

I'm terrible at writing and didn't look forward to taking this class at all, but he's such an easy grader for essays it's ridiculous. He also gives little quizzes which are pretty much just memorizing authors and titles which are pretty easy. You'll write 5-7 essays + a research paper. Stingy with giving out A's as a final grade though.

4.0
2.0
ENG122
Nov 18, 2012

Very helpful,interesting and understanding.Willing to help in class & in office hours.Will encourage U to present your opinion(in essay/discussion)than enforcing his on everyone. Very fair grader.Get your essay corrected in his office hours before submitting.Keeps the lecture interesting with his great sense of humor.Lots of writing but worthwhile.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Nov 18, 2012

Very helpful,interesting and understanding.Willing to help in class & in office hours.Will encourage U to present your opinion(in essay/discussion)than enforcing his on everyone. Very fair grader.Get your essay corrected in his office hours before submitting.Keeps the lecture interesting with his great sense of humor.Lots of writing but worthwhile!

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Nov 18, 2012

Very helpful,interesting and understanding.Willing to help in class & in office hours.Will encourage U to present your opinion(in essay/discussion)than enforcing his on everyone. Very fair grader.Get your essay corrected in his office hours before submitting.Keeps the lecture interesting with his great sense of humor.Lots of writing but worthwhile

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Nov 30, 2012

PLEASE TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!! He is BY FAR my favorite! I was completly nervious when I first met him but OMG you learn so much. He doesnt give you a grade, you will earn what your get but he is so helpful, funy, witty and outgoing. He makes us laugh and strive for greatness. I wish they were all like Prf. Mardshall!!

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Dec 9, 2012

He is a wonderful professor. You write about 5-6 papers (2-3 pages long) including in-class essays. The research paper was 5-8 pages, I think, and required 8 sources. It was a very fair syllabus. He made the class really interesting; I always looked forward to going. He's very, very helpful and approachable too.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Jan 25, 2013

Took him many years ago as a Freshman @ MCC after dropping a scary female who only gave out "a few A's". The best English professor I've had. The way he breaks down concepts and then build upon them, is phenomenal. I feel I need to go back and get a refresher of the basic from him! BTW Sit near the front because he speaks very softly.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Jul 18, 2013

He is very nice, cool and helpful professor. Great consecutive class discussions. Almost all the whole Grade is based on essays. About 2 of them are in class essays including final, rest are to be written at home. Reading is not that necessary but u will need to refer to the readings in your essays so at least skim through it. Must recommend.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 21, 2013

I would absolutely recommend Prof. Marshall. He speaks very softly so i would suggest you sit closer to the front of the classroom. You must have your book on you during each session because he will go over all readings from syllabus in class. He's down to earth and he wants to involve everyone in class discussions however he won't force you.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Jan 8, 2014

Great professor. As long as you show up and do the work he will guide you. Very fair grader and tries to make class interesting. Sit up front so you can hear, he's soft spoken. About 5 at home papers 2-3 pages and about 2 in class papers 2-3 pgs. You will need to buy the book to survive.

2.0
2.0
ENG122
Jan 23, 2014

He was not helpful at all, never emailed back and was not understanding. Speaks very quietly so sit in front. All semester we only red about black people and black rap artist. At so point it was becoming annoying. He doesn't ask any questions, he just reads and than suddenly he stops and stares at class, very creepy.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Jan 27, 2014

If you enjoy english and a witty sense of humor definitely take this class. He is soft spoken so sit in front. He is a great teacher, he gives this look to the class after a reading he just wants to hear your thoughts so you should try and have some on the topic, same goes for homework assignments, if no one talks you just reread in class.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Grade: A+
May 6, 2014

The best professor that I've ever had. Unbelievably nice and helpful. The class was very interesting and he taught it in a very interactive and fun way. I looked forward to it and was disappointed whenever it was cancelled. Definitely take Professor Marshall if you get the chance. If you love English, you'll love it even more after taking him.

4.0
1.0
ENG255
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2014

What a marvelous professor, thoroughly enjoyed his class and teaching style. ENG-255 consists of a few take home exams based on the movies watched in class and in class exams based directly from the textbook. If you follow the directions for the assignments, show up to class to view the movies, and read the textbook you'll do fine. Highly reccomend

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Feb 25, 2015

he's mad cool & he can dress! he do got a attendance policy, but why would you wanna miss his class? he's straight to the point, and helps in class with your papers. I'm definitely gonna take him again if I can. & he's an easy grader, as long as you follow the criteria.

4.0
3.0
ENG122
Aug 29, 2015

He's great! If you are here to learn you should definitely take him, he also makes research papers very painless! I loved his class! But don't expect a grade to be handed to you!!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG235
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

Incredible professor. The epitome of a class act. Soft spoken but still able to control the room. His Creative Writing class is the most fun I've had at this school. Agree with the other reviews that he's very stylish. I recommend him to every new student I meet.

5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 21, 2015

he is one of the best professor that I had in MCC. he is far grader professor and always available if you need extra help

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2015

I loved the part that most papers were short and off the readings done in class. Only the Research Paper was 7 pages long (which is only one time). Attendance is required or he drops a letter grade. Grading is really easy and flexible. He's also available outside of class during office hours when needed. Participation is required for most part.

4.0
1.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Feb 3, 2016

He is the most easiest and most awesome English 122 professor at MCC. Just follow his requirements for each paper and you will do great. I never missed a class last fall semester, because he made it worth every minute and I learned so much as well. I even got to do my research paper on a topic that I loved writing about, he will not disappoint. :)

1.0
4.0
ENG122
Apr 6, 2016

He is mean and terrible

5.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Jul 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not bad but not good, just average personality. But theres something about him that is mysterious and inspirational. His teaching style is very unique, all types of 21 century problems like gay topics, racism, enviroment, etc. But i did not look foward to his class at times because all you do is read poems and discuss it.

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Marshall is so easy-going and just a great professor overall. You read many poems and essays but they will help you for your in-class essays and final. There is one major research paper. Just follow the syllabus and you will be fine. Sit in the front because he speaks softly.

5.0
2.0
ENG122
Grade: A-
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Professor Marshall was such a pleasure to have! I would totally take him again. He is funny and smart when he lectures and the readings we do are actually really interesting. He makes things fun and enjoyable. As long as you do what he asks you'll be fine. He also super understanding which is a plus.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Made me really enjoy writing again, after my first class with a terrible professor. Definitely recommend taking his class. He is very charming and has a good sense of humor.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
ENG122
Nov 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Can be very sarcastic (IN A BAD WAY). Couple instances where he demeans students and their intelligence. Basic English course: readings, poems, etc. couple essays in-class and take homes. 1 research paper with physical book sources. There is a library assignment that requires you to go to multiple libraries to find the information he requires.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
ENG122
Mar 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Originally, I went on this to look at his ratings and they were good so I selected him thinking I got lucky. Nope. He's a nice guy, but as a professor he's just rude and demeans his students and their ability. I truly do not recommend him, you can do better.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

do you like english? TAKE HIM! hes kinda a know it all, but its just one of his many quirks. if you dont like writing/reading, skip him. hes serious, but hes a good guy. sometimes he comes off demeaning and pretentious, but he challenges students by asking so many questions. hes quirky and liberal, but VERY knowledgeable. the hw is manageable

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
ENG255
Grade: B+
Sep 24, 2018
Would take again

A solid professor to take Intro to film with. He knows his stuff and teaches you what you need to know on the subject matter. He may come off sarcastic at times and may have a bias towards the movies he likes to watch but he's overall a knowledgeable man and caring at heart if you put in the effort. Mainly reading homework and tests for grading.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG122
May 9, 2019
Would take again

His class is really interesting, you learn a lot more than writing. English was never my subject, but I learned to like it with his class.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG255
May 24, 2019
Would take again

Class act, all the way. I actually had him for Creative Writing and Script Writing, but those weren't options. Important thing about this man is that the feedback you'll get from him useful whether you're looking to write as a job or you just need to improve on it for tangential matters. His feedback is succinct, could use some vitriol though.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Jul 27, 2019
Would take again

I feel he is very knowledgeable and doesn't get enough of the respect he dserves.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG122
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Marshall is an easy-going and a great professor. He truly cares about his students. English was never my subject, but he makes the class super easy. TAKE HIM

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Prof Marshall is the best for an english class at MCC. Be in class, submit essays on time, participate, and you'll be fine. He really cares for his students and his classes are fun. Easy A if you do all the assignments on time.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
ENG122
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

1 research paper, 2 books (reading out loud), assignments are not hard.

1.0
1.0
ENG122
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

You have to do a research paper, you cannot pass with a C or lower. But if you get a D in it you can redo it, and he passes you. You wanna know the secret? you have to get him to like you, if he doesn't like you, you are so screwed in the class. THIS IS HIS CLEAR GRADING CRITERIA!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

He is a nice person but he gives a lot of writing assignments but they're not hard and he is very quiet when he speaks. his lecture are mainly discussion and a little bit of writing. this class was really good and I do recommend him.

1.0
3.0
ENG122
Oct 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I don't know if maybe he was horrible because he doesn't know how to teach online courses but I will never take this professor again. emailed him 3 weeks ago and I'm STILL waiting on a response. He doesn't properly tell you how he wants assignments submitted and then penalizes you. Also tells you to pick the topic and criticizes you.

3.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

It doesn't matter how much you try. You will only get an A grade if you are his favorite student. It doesn't matter how much you try,

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENG235
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

You will read short texts and write your own works of prose, poetry, and script. Be prepared to read your works in class and participate by making comments on other works of your peers. He helps edit works and you can reach out for more help through email or zoom meets. Very inspirational, good classes. May come off as rude: not, he is a writer!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

HE IS SO RUDE, i swear to god, and he never replies to anyone email, and he only grades half of the assignments. I have a feeling he might be better in person, but he sucks online. He makes really mean comments on papers. He comments like a 10 year old its pathetic.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
So many papers
2.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I personally did not have a good experience with this professor. I pride myself on being a good student and this class was very difficult for me. He wrote really rude and harsh comments about students in emails, announcements, and comments on papers. There were NEVER clear directions for assignments and there were very few of them.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Mar 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Marshall can be a tough cookie. He will make you work for that grade, there is a lot of reading, and writing. If you participate a lot, it will help your grade. He is very specific about what he wants in your essay. He hates people who arrive late to class, so if you are more than 2 minutes late, better not show.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
ENG122
Grade: D
May 7, 2022

To be honest, I do not like this professor he is a very hard grader. It almost seemed to me that I he did not like me after a while. There was a small situation and after that he did not want to help me pass the class anymore.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2023
Would take again

This class was fun. Great professor. A lot of writing is involved, but that is to be accepted in an English class. He's incredibly caring and wants his students to succeed. He's lenient on extensions, but only if you actively participate and come to class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: A-
Jan 26, 2023
Would take again

He was a pretty chill teacher and was lenient with due dates. The work is very reliant on the textbook and he can be a bit strict with grading essays, so be sure to read the feedback.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG122
Grade: A-
May 2, 2023
Would take again

One of the best English professors. As long as you do the assignments, the class is pretty easy to pass, and he provides great feedback. He responds to emails somewhat quickly.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
CREATWRT
Grade: A
May 15, 2023
Would take again

One of my best professors at Middlesex! Always going to remember him, he gave great feedback on all of my poems and other writings. He is a part of the theatre crew and he used my class's writings for the kids to perform in a play. My classmates and I went to watch the play. He also respects the dance ensemble and showed support! Took him in 2022

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG235
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Incredible professor, made me feel comfortable writing pretty much anything. Gave constructive criticism and wanted to help his students as much as possible. I would love to take another class of his sometime.

Get ready to read
Caring
3.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2023

Made me lose my mind would not try again.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG122
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Great professor who grades easily, is understanding of personal situations and makes most classes interesting. I would not consider taking anybody else for English II.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
2.0
ENG122
Grade: B-
Jan 23, 2024

He's extremely rude and will make childish unhelpful comments on your papers. He doesn't respond to emails and is very monotone when teaching class. Though, you are given a lot of time to work on assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: B+
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

A demanding professor with a specific teaching style, but engaging lectures and worthwhile feedback. Consistent reading and participation are key. Try unstuck AI alongside other study tools for best results.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

20%

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