Very good teacher and very knowledgeable/insightful. There aren't tests but there is a portfolio due at midterms and finals of all the work you have done in class... There are many, many journal assignments, but they actually teach you something and show you how to look at literature in a beneficial way.

Very informative and entertaining teacher. He tries to "tap" into all learning methods. There are A LOT of journals, no tests, but the journals can be tedious at times. Overall, pretty easy class, just be prepared to do homework most nights for journals.

I took him for American Literature and it was a good class. The subject matter is interesting, but it's a very critical class. All of the assignments stress some sort of analysis or critique of the reading. The group project was hard because of the group I had, but it got us an A.

This is a pretty good class, its very insightful and informative and it really does provoke thoughs about american literature. It is in best interest you attend class, and follow THAT SYLLABUS. Overall being prepared and having an open-mind is the key to this class. Its confusing at first but just get used to his teaching style and you'll be good.

After reading the comments that there were mainly journal assignments, I decided to take this American Lit class. That is (no longer or) not true. There were at least 3 rather involved assignments, plus quizzes, and, of course, midterm and final.

After reading comments on this site that stated the classwork consists mainly of journals, I decided to take this Amer. Lit class. That is (no longer or) NOT true. There were at least 3 other projects that were fairly involved!

After reading comments on this site stating that journals were the main activity in this class, I decided to take this Amer. Lit class. That is (no longer or) NOT true. There were at least 3 other projects that were fairly involved, plus quizzes and, course, midterm & final exams.

He grades hard on test,but a great teacher. Always remember to do your journals every week!!!

he is awesome, do d journals frm benining, attend d class knw the theme of each chapter, do 2 presentation JTI & bio. Quiz, xam, class assinmnent even xtra cr. led me to an A after all hard work,,,if u R nt hard worker n don want 2 stdy text don take him...bt really gud prof!

Expects work done exactly as instructed. Participation is important.

Very good prof. He tells you what they stories are about and u dont have to decipher the meaning of them. What he covers in class is what is on tests. I really enjoyed this class and i dont even like english classes! make sure u dont miss class often he drops grade bcuz of it. TAKE HIM!

easy professor but focus alot on "in class participation".. take him in summer !!!!!!!!

I found the class to be very challenging. I really enjoyed the online videos and would recommend this class to anyone who is very organined only.

Do you want an easy "A" from a careless prof who doesn't give a damn, or do you want to be challenged and learn to write clearly, fluently, and gracefully? Take Bodily if you choose the latter. I love how the poster below mine vaunts his "high A" level English skills, yet doesn't know the difference between "your" and "you're." Idiots...

Dr. Bodily is very helpful if you approach him. His classes are not easy but you will learn a lot. Overall he is a good professor, very knowledgeable about the subject. I recommend him.

This class was VRY hard, the professor expects your best. Do not take this class if you just want an easy "A", however if you want to really learn I would highly recommend taking his class. I really enjoyed it.

This class isn't difficult and Mr. Bodily is really entertaining and humerus. A little different but thats why I enjoyed his class. Do your five essays. Pay attention to his lectures. AND USE THE WRITING CENTER! Easy.

Dr. Bodily is a great teacher who cares about his students. he will not hand out easy A's, but you can earn one by following his guidelines. Some people may rip on him, probably because they did not show up to class or follow instruction. he had an interesting sense of humor. overall i enjoyed the class

Best prof. EVER!!! Very sweet professor who is passionate about English and knows what he's talking about! This class is COLLEGE level! Not recommended for the lazy butt students who want to get by doing nothing! obviously have to show up to get a grade. Really learned a lot from it! Students who choose to drop his class are seriously at a loss

Dr. Bodily was a great professor! The best thing about him is the way he conveys his lectures so perfectly! There can be no misunderstanding. If you choose to take his class, you will be happy with your choice.

He does his best to make the class fun, he's a genuinely nice guy. I wish he taught an easier class because he's a good professor just a boring hard subject he teaches. LOTS of reading. Like every week. And your papers need to be on point, you wont slide by slapping a paper together the night before. He's pretty funny too which helps.

Great teacher, even though it was an online class he always responded my emails. Dr. Bodily was a very helpful teacher. He cares about his students.

I personally didn't have very much trouble with him. Considering English is my second language (which I am still learning by the way), I believe he's a good teacher. he definitely does his best to make the class enjoyable and easy for students to pass.

He gives quizzes the first day or two just to get you on board to learn. If you do your work on time and follow his instructions everything would be fine. Also, there is one extra credit assignment he lets you do, I suggest you go for it since it can be the one thing that helps you pass. Take your time and do your work. Good luck you might need it.

This class is not for you if you are lazy because it is a lot of work. He is like a English google meaning he know his stuff and passionate about grammar and English. He is also a tough grader but if you put in work u will be successful. You can earn extra credit with service learning and green diploma. His class is also a lot of fun not boring.

Hes a great professor. Im seeing a lot of negative comments about him but honestly I learned so much in his class! He is clear in his instructions and I passed with an A. (Do the service learning hours, He will bump your current grade to a whole higher letter grade, super worth it!!!!)

Bodily is a great professor if you are actually looking to learn. If you actually dedicate time to this class you will pass. Follow the syllabus and youll be good.

Taken the 8-week course for English 1301 with Bodily will be involving many assignments due obviously. It is really all about dedication to come to class and do your work ON TIME. I do agree he is a tough grader but does provide fair feedback. I enjoyed his positive, and humorous personality within his students and others.

I got the chance of taking my DC class with him, and the review from this site actually frightened. However, things went actually very well with him. Just read the textbook material and the tests shall be easy to pass (there's nothing on quizlet, just FYI). He timely returned emails, allowed me to have video conferences to understand things in ppr.

Be prepared to read and write. He gives out a lot of work. Also, it wouldnt hurt to show up for class. You dont want to miss any assignments. Besides that, Professor Bodily is a good teacher. He genuinely wants to make all of his students become better writers.

Dr. Bodily is passionate about writing and won't waste your time and money. If you want to learn how to write, he is the professor for you. If you want a easy A or you are a cheater, don't take his class.

While looking at the reviews when I first started this class I was left in shock and thought I would have a rough time in this class! However, as I took the class I realized that Professor Bodily was an amazing professor! His class is organized very neatly and all are accessible to your needs and even provides extra credit for the writing centre.

Dr. Bodily's papers are more interesting than other classes and you can take tests as many times as you want for the highest grade. Tests are funny. He gives extra-credit. You write 3 major papers and 1 reflection paper, take 3 tests over the lessons, and do a grammar presentation. Not a blow off class. You learn a lot. I use his lessons at work.

I took his 8 week course and nothing about it is easy but i mean college isn't meant to be easy. He is very engaging into his students and does things like professor for a day so you learn from your own classmates, usually starts the class with a good laugh and also offers good extra credit. He is a tough grader, but he helps when asked for it.

I took his class for 8 weeks and it was pretty great. I thought it was going to be a hard class but it really wasn't. JUST WORK FOR YOUR GRADE! Only 4 essays (not long at all), 4 exams of 50 questions(some questions he makes it easy so you can pass), and 1 group project (that is super easy) show up to get a grade and he gives a lot of extra credit.

Great professor. I enjoyed his class. The instructions were clear and I enjoyed the assignments. He helped me publish my story in the college magazine.

Dr. Bodily is great. A lot of people hate writing, but he teaches you how to write for real and the papers are not too long. You can take tests as many times as you want and there is extra-credit. Not a hard class. He answers emails really fast and gives you feedback on papers. No textbook required. Do the work and you'll pass.

Took in Spring 1, was very nervous about the class because writing is not my best subject but Prof . Bodily has so many detailed assignment guides that he actually makes writing seem less intimidating. 4 drafts /peer reviews & 4 final drafts, writing center is extra credit, 3 exams, very responsive to emails! Not overwhelming at all, do recommend!

I like this professor. He does not grade hard at all, as long as you meet the word count you'll be good. I will say his exams are tough you have to make sure you actually do the readings and pay attention to the powerpoint lectures.

i was shocked at how many bad reviews prof. bodily has on here because he is literally so sweet and helpful ! i actually learned how to be a better writer. however, this class takes a lot of time in order to be successful. 2 hours roughly of homework in between meeting days. tests are super specific (even the syllabus one).

Great professor! He knows a lot and he's really nice. He helped me with my job application and I got the job. You can retake tests for higher grades, rewrite papers if you ask, and get extra credit. He responds to emails quickly, and he will chat with you on Blackboard. Do the lessons, don't skip class, do the assignments and you will pass.

Dr. Bodily's course was one of the courses considered hard but worth it in the end. If you want to improve your writing I will recommend him. Took the 8-week course and had an essay every 2 weeks and also had to watch videos for my writing. Also, there was an exam for the videos. You will pass as long as you manage your time and do your work!

I had Dr. Bodily back in the fall of 2022. I loved his class as he allowed me to grow as a writer and gave critical feedback to fix my weak points. There were four papers, and though he grades brutally harsh, he provides thorough feedback so you can improve your paper with a writing tutor for a 100. He also lets you retake quizzes for a 100.

Professor Bodily is fantastic! I was lucky to have his class, and I'm so grateful I took it. His lectures were unforgettable and inspirational. I never felt sleepy in his class; they were incredibly interesting. He's the best professor ever! I'll always remember him, and I highly recommend taking his classes in person. He's truly awesome!

Harsh grader. Opportunities for re-takes and extra credit aplenty + gives good feedback. Do not take (8 WEEKS ESPECIALLY!) if you can't make the time for it or struggle with time management - doesn't tolerate late submissions without valid excuses (certificates, qualifications for disability etc). Stressful but worthwhile if able to handle workload

Helpful but a bit tough

Good professor overall, he got back to my emails within a day. this was a flex course so there was a bit more work to do during the week but nothing hard just time comsuing. make sure to read/listen to the lectures and turn in work before the deadline he gives and extra day to turn stuff in. not a harsh grader and gives feedback.

It's not hard as long as you keep up and do all the assignments and rewrite the essays if you failed.

Professor Bodily's class is challenging but worthwhile. While he's a tough grader, he provides great feedback and opportunities for revisions. Using Unstuck study alongside the free textbook helped me stay on top of the heavy workload.

Great professor, one of best at Dallas College. Gives retake quizzes and rewrite papers but you have to work with a tutor. He wants you to learn and work hard. Keep up with the schedule and take advantage of his options and you will do fine. He gives a lot of feedback on papers and gives extra-credit. Don't use AI on papers and turn everything in.

He's a great professor. Gives really clear feedback on writing assignments and the lessons are all very informative. If you follow the instructions on the writing assignments you shouldn't have any issues. He can be a little tough about grading but it's only because the instructions are very clear and he cares about you becoming a better writer.

Took online class with him. Organized. Syllabus is clear and schedule tells you what to do and when to turn in work. Lets you turn in 24 hours late. Gives extra credit, lets you retake quizzes and rewrite papers. Make sure you go to tutor for rewrite credit. Not easy class but you learn a lot. You have 4 papers and a lot of quizzes.

Great professor! Took his 8 week course at North Lake but half the class was online so had to do online lessons and quizzes. Class lectures were good. You have to teach class for 15 minutes. Not bad. You write persuasive letter, research paper, story response, and reflection essay. Papers are enjoyable and you can rewrite for a better grade.

Took online summer class. He is organized and easy to follow if you look at the Syllabus and calendar. Stay on schedule or miss deadlines, but he gives you 24 hour deadline extensions. You can retake quizzes and rewrite papers for a new grade. There is extra credit if you go to tutoring. There are 4 papers. You can pass this class.

One of best professors at North Lake. He's nice and allows retakes and rewrites for new grades. You get extended deadlines. Lectures are funny and interesting. Go to writing center for extra credit. Class moves fast and there are daily assignments, but you can do it. He wants students to learn and get good careers.

Hes, a really good teacher, gives you enough time to complete assignments.