3.6

Brian Ward

English - Valdosta State University

3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
52%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

52%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

A great English teacher

ENGL1101 - 5.0 rating

Ward's class was very easy

ENG1101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

67%

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A+: 5
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Reviews (101)
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2.0
ENGL1101
Jun 18, 2004

easy class for first year of college, ENGL 1101 and 1102. definitely recomment him, will make english a lot better than any other professor out there! easy a!

5.0
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ENGL2130
Aug 21, 2004

Brian Ward is a great English teacher. I took him for lit and he made the class fun. He doesn't give a final and only teaches important quiz/test material. Mr. Ward has an easygoing personality and he is quite charming. Need an easy A? Take Mr. Ward!

5.0
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ENGLISH
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

3.0
1.0
ENGL2130
Sep 2, 2005

He is easy and entirely too happy for his own good.

5.0
1.0
LIT
Jul 3, 2006

Brian works for the students, he wants his students to get A's. Great guy, very helpful, and somehow makes Literature and English fun.

3.0
1.0
ENGL2140
Nov 8, 2006

This guy thinks he is hilarious and says the same exact things every single class period. His class is extremely easy and he gives you all the things you need to know, to a tee, for the tests. However, dont think that if you get an 89 average he will round it to an A. He wont. I wont take him again, and I know other students that feel same.

2.0
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ENG1101
Dec 9, 2007

I did not like his class at all. He was kind of easy. but he was a terrible writer and graded papers on grammer mostly and ignored content completely. It felt like an elementary class not college. Yeah he is a nice guy, but if you are actually interested in writing then dont take his class

3.0
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ENGL1102
Mar 17, 2008

He is an okay guy, but he does not seem to care about his students. He is bent on his rules and won't try to help you out.

4.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Mar 17, 2008

Very easy. EDIT YOUR PAPER!!

2.0
2.0
ENGL1101
Apr 24, 2008

His grading policy sucks!

3.0
4.0
ENGL1101
Aug 20, 2008

He is cool at first and he seems like he is in your best interest but he always surprises his students with the double exam which counts for 30% of your grade. He normally gives it the fourth week of school...STUDY STUDY STUDY the ST.Martins Handbook, he also likes you to use big words in your papers. You will also have a 25 page term paper due!!!

4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Nov 16, 2008

Wonderful teacher. Very helpful, interested in helping students fix grammar mistakes. His grading policy is wak, but if you edit your papers like he asks you will get an A.

3.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Nov 21, 2008

Boring class, boring teaching, doesn't spark any creativity.

3.0
1.0
EVLG2130
Dec 9, 2008

His easiness compensates for his extreme lameness. He also show favortism.

5.0
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ENG1111
Jan 11, 2009

easy easy you just read your assignments and quiz every week, if gives you everything you need to know on quiz... cracks lame jokes.. cool nice guy.. if you want to get a A def take him. two easy essays.. easy exams

5.0
2.0
ENGL2130
Nov 3, 2009

Really nice, friendly guy. Kinda creepy at times, but okay. Class is boring. Tells you everything you need to know for quizzes and tests. One quiz a week. He tells you to read, but it's highly unnecessay cuz he tells you everything he tests you on. But I highly recommend buying the books. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL2130
Dec 11, 2009

If you have to take 2130 take Ward. Extremly easy class. Gives you everything that will be on tests and quizes word for word. Never read and got a high A in the class. Very recomended.

5.0
1.0
ENGL2130
Mar 23, 2010

Easy never read not one story and received an A. Goes in detail on the story in class and gives test questions in class and tell you exactly what is on the Test. I took him twice 2 easy A's

5.0
1.0
LIT2130
Mar 30, 2010

This teacher is the business. Its a lit class your suppose to read, however he doesn't load the work unbearably. He actually considers your other classes.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1102
Apr 26, 2010

He's awesome. you only have 3 big essay assignments and a business letter. but his grading policy is kinda lame. just make sure you edit every draft because he'll definitely take off. but do that and get an A. also read read read what he tells you to, he does 5 pop quizzes but they're super easy (if you read) but he's always willing to help you.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1102
May 2, 2010

I had Mr. Ward for ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102. He is very helpful, and gives very easy topics to write your essays on; they are ALWAYS about your personal experiences and things that interest you. It's kind of hard to get an A on an essay, because he likes a TON of editing changes. But I definitely recommend taking him!

5.0
2.0
ENGL1102
Jun 2, 2010

Sooo awesome for English 1102! Just do the work, read for the quizzes that he gives you a heads up one, great teacher and real sweetheart!

2.0
3.0
ENC1102
Jul 12, 2010

Easy enough if you don't mind a guy who tries to hard to stay super politically correct. Super corny! Kinda a prude.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Jul 27, 2010

Mr. Ward is a great teacher and a genuinely good person. I definitely recommend him for all of your english requirements.

5.0
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ENGL2130
Oct 13, 2010

Mr. Ward is an amazing teacher. His class is simple if you pay attention in class whch isn't hard because he's funny and entertaing. If you want a light and easy, but effective class take him.

4.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Nov 3, 2010

Mr. Ward is very good teacher. He is always willing to help and getting an A is not difficult. Just do the reading and make the corrections. By the end of the semester, you will see the improvements that have been made.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Nov 3, 2010

Mr. Ward is a great teacher. He is always willing to help you. Class set up is simple and very rewarding. I have an A and I am enjoying the class very much. In ENGL 1101, you write 3 essays, 3 pages in length. The way its set up, you can easily get an A if u take just a little bit of time.

4.0
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ENG1102
Jan 6, 2011

TAKE HIM!!! I had him for 1102 AND i hardly read....HE IS EASY

5.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Jan 12, 2011

Great teacher. He's a really nice guy who actually want you to do good. Make sure you READ. He gives 5 quizzes that are common sense as long as you read. I hated writing essays but he found a way to make it enjoyable. Made an A. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
HIST1101
Mar 29, 2011

Awesome teacher. He has a great personality and makes class fun. He oesn't make you read a lot, but the little he assigns should be read because he gives quizzes, which are exremely easy if you read the material. The essays he assigns are enjoyable. He is very helpful, and there is no reason that anyone should have a problem with him.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1102
Mar 30, 2011

Mr. Ward's class is very easy as long as you do all your work. You HAVE to do the reading assignments because he gives a lot of quizzes. His essays are fun and easy and he tells you exactly what to fix.

3.0
3.0
ENGL1101
Nov 3, 2011

Brian is a good overall teacher. must have book and read because he does give quizes. essays are a clear topic but you have to be good with grammer. because he takes off alot.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Dec 12, 2011

He is a funny teacher, he makes reading interesting. homework is basic. His expectations are clear and he writes them on the board EVERYDAY. You will discuss the homework from the previous night and write a full page essay everyday. That's the entire course right there. Nothing complicated. (he does have pop quizzes to see if you're reading)

5.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Jan 3, 2012

I liked his class a lot! He is very clear w/ what he wants. He has reading hw, but it's not a lot. He has pop quizzes on the hw, so make sure you read it! Attend his meetings you set up. He's particular with attendance. &overall he's a great teacher and has a fun environment. I strongly recommend him!

5.0
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ENG1102
May 21, 2012

Ward is amazing! I had him both 1101 & 1102 very easy professor. He makes his class fun and knows how to use up all his class time. Reading is somewhat mandatory bc of his pop quizzes but they are common sense questions you really don't even have to read. He's really big on grammar and also repeats himself but other than that he's pretty awesome :)

5.0
1.0
ENGL1101
Nov 1, 2012

Mr.Ward is awesome! He has 4 essay assignments each semester and then an article as your 'final'. Make sure to read!! He gives quizzes over reading assignments(but there are only 5 total) and the questions are super easy(only about 5 questions). He makes class fun and tells the corniest jokes. I would HIGHLY recommend taking him!

5.0
1.0
ENGLAE
Nov 1, 2012

Mr. Ward is one of the best english teachersI have had so far. He makes class fun and interesting. Do the readings to pass his easy quizzes and pay attention to grammer and you will have an easy A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL2130
Dec 14, 2012

Mr.Ward is a really good teacher! He tells you what's going to be on every test and he even tries to help you out on the quizzes. The quizzes can be annoying after awhile because you never know when your're going to have them. Reading every night is also required, so there's no way getting out of it. Just take the class, it's an easy A!

4.0
2.0
ENGL1102
May 8, 2013

Ward is very sarcastic and can get very annoying. At times he will call you out in class and make it very embarrassing. He was one of my least favorite teachers. His essays are fairly easy, he is just a stickler for grammar. Only 4 essays and a business letter.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1102
May 30, 2013

Mr. Ward is very kind and easy-going. Lectures can get a bit dull at times, but the good news is that he never lectures for more than thirty minutes. For the rest of the time, you write in-class journals. Make sure your grammar is correct for essays. Follow his guidelines and you'll be fine. Take him. Easy A. Great sense of humor. Read the book.

5.0
2.0
ENGL2130
Grade: A-
Sep 27, 2013

Good teacher, he doesn't try to make the work harder than it has to be. Weekly quizzes, don't miss them! Nice guy, but a little Jekyll/Hyde sometimes, can become very annoyed suddenly (I overslept one day and missed a quiz, the next class he seemed pissed at me).

5.0
2.0
ENGL1101
Dec 4, 2013

I didn't care for Mr. Ward at first, but he grew on me throughout the semester. The only thing he seems to focus on in his essay grading is grammar, so if you're careful to reread your essays and not make simple mistakes, he's a pretty easy A. Just make sure to do the reading because he will give pop quizzes.

3.0
2.0
ENGL1001
Dec 5, 2013

He is really annoying, and corny. He is obsessed with grammar, so it is really hard to make an A on his papers. YOU HAVE TO READ. He gives pop quizzes that can kill your grade! No a great teacher. You have a lot of in class writings as well.

5.0
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ENG1101
Jan 6, 2014

Mr. Ward's class was very easy. Just pay attention to your grammar in your essays. You have to read a couple pages a night for homework in case there is a pop quiz. However, the quizzes were only 5 questions, and it was like, "What is the authors name?" So easy. I would definitely take him again!

4.0
3.0
ENGL1101
Jan 9, 2014

Mr. Ward's class is very difficult. The class mainly consists of essays and pop quizzes. One of the books (lunsford) is rarely used in class. Be sure to read all assignments because he picks very small details to ask questions about. He is very nice but very annoying. I would recommend his class if you're a good writer and know a lot about grammar.

4.0
3.0
ENGL1101
May 9, 2014

Mr. Ward is a pretty good teacher overall, but is very weird and talks way too much about his personal life. He will not round up your grade at the end of the semster

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1101
Oct 9, 2014

Mr. Ward can be a little weird at times, but overall a fairly descent teacher. He gives a good amount of pop quizzes and he gives reading homework every night.

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1101
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2014

repeats himself, but easy class

5.0
4.0
2113
Jan 13, 2015

I would just take notes on all vocabulary words and study them and for the test and quizzes. I got an A 91 BARELY! but it was a easy class. he may hint to you when you have a quiz but sometimes he doesnt tell you so i would just make sure i showed up every day specifically on time.

5.0
4.0
ENGL1101
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2015

A great English teacher. I became a better writer after taking his class. He makes the class fun, and you will have five pop quizzes over the reading. Make sure to read every night, and there will also be about five essays that you have to write during the semester. You can go to his office for help, and he will actually fix the paper for you!

4.0
3.0
ENGL1101
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2015

Very childlike. He doesn't seem to take much serious until it comes to grading your paper. With some concentration you will pass the class though. Just be sure to laugh at his jokes.

4.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2015

He gives his essays back to back. Once you submit one, the next one is already posted. He doesn't grade his essays by content. He grades them based off of grammar. He takes commas very seriously. Having them in the wrong place or not having them at all will cause you major point deduction. He repeats himself a lot, but is extremely nice.

3.0
5.0
ENG1102
Feb 15, 2016

He constantly is looking down on his students, but in a passive way. He believes that his class is the most important. If you're not an English major, don't take this class. He is willing to help, but will patronize you if you do not live up to his standards of writing.

2.0
4.0
ENG1102
Jun 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very hard grader. Class is almost unnecessary. You come to class and read passages from a book then do a journal on it that isn't even taken as a grade. He tries to make the essays more relevant to us. He makes everything a requirement or you fail the class. Ex. "If you do not show up to the library you automatically fail".

5.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2016
Would take again

He's very excited to teach! Repeats himself often, and takes English very seriously. He gives so many essays. You better be an essay aficionado if you're taking his class. Nitpicks with grammar, but if you're nice to him, he'll be nice to you. You need the two books he assigns. Don't think you don't.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

He is a great professor, he always comes to class in a great mood. He keeps it light and cheerful. But Don't pull out your phone because he will kick you out, oh and don't be late. You can really tell that he loves his job and he really cares about his students. He repeats the important things and expects your very best. I'm taking him for 1102

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENGL1102
Grade: A-
Nov 5, 2016
Would take again

He will help you but only if you ask questions. Do Not Use Contractions !

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
ENGL1101
Nov 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's a nice guy, but he's pretty unforgiving when it comes to class work. Miss a day, and there are no makeups. You can fail a quiz or lose 10 points from an essay just for having a cold. Unless you have an iron will and immune system, find a more forgiving prof.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ENGL1102
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

You'll have reading homework every night and may have pop quizzes. He's quirky and makes bad jokes but just bad enough that they're funny. 4-5 essays in MLA format, 5 quizzes per semester, 5 "pop" quizzes per semester (he'll typically hint towards a pop quiz the class prior). He wants you to succeed and will assist you in your writing. Good class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
4.0
ENG1102
Grade: C+
May 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

CITATIONS. GRAMMAR. That is literally his essays he really doesn't care about the content of your essays and a very hard grader on essays. He tries to act like he is a good guy and is "on your side" but really is not. If you have a 79 in the class he is the type of teacher that would not help you out.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
ENGL1101
Grade: A+
Sep 29, 2017
Would take again

Very good professor! His class helped me decide to declare a major in English. 4 essays w/ workshops before turning in the final draft. 5 pop quizzes (easy if you read homework), 5 journals (easy 3 points to avg. for each one). Always gives homework but its not hard, just reading or an essay. Funny, quirky, always puts me in a good mood for class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Ward is a very nice guy. I loved having him as my teacher. Make sure you read the homework and go to class because he WILL give out pop quizzes. Also do not skip workshops for essays. Would take him again!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Fairly easy class overall. Read the homework, you will pass his 5 pop quizzes. He does not hint at when there will be a quiz, so be prepared. I would not recommend taking his class in the morning because he gets very made when you are late. He is also a pretty big corn ball so expect lame jokes and quirkiness. He is not great nor is he terrible.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: B
Mar 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Ward is a nice guy; however, he is a very tough grader. I've never struggled in language arts and made A's all throughout high school; however, I had to work extremely hard just to make a B in this class. I felt like I wrote great essays throughout this course, but I never received anything higher than a B on any of the essays.

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
ENGL1102
Mar 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He expects way too much from his students. He doesn't realize that you have other classes. He is a jerk when it comes to grading papers. Takes so many points off for the smallest things. Very structured but read everything he gives because he gives quizzes. Usually write a full page in almost every class over dumb topics.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ENG1102
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't this class. He grades hard and is just weird. If you miss workshop then it's 20 points off your grade. Go to every class because all assignments besides essays are random. He will FAIL you for missing A library session or A appointed meeting. He takes off a lot of points for small things. He is mad corny and lame. His jokes aren't funny

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
5.0
ENGL1102
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He grades essays very hard and you will lose points for the smallest errors. he is unforgiving with attendance. lots of pop quizzes and unnecessary reading assignments. i am normally very good in English, but im struggling to pull a B. dont take him unless youre an english major

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: B-
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I worked really hard in his class and never recieved anything higher than a B on an essay. He is really harsh on grading. He would always tell me how great the content of my essays are but never gave anything better than a B. :/ He does a writing assignment every single day so get ready for a lot of writing. Make sure you do the nightly reading.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Mr. Ward is a character, really funny. You do need to buy the books he asks because you do need to read the homework he assigns. We had 5 pop quizzes and 4 essays. He does workshop days where you have other students critique your work before you turn it in. Most of the class is just reading what he assigns and doing a short writing prompt in class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2019
Would take again

He is okay as long as you put in the work. He is kind and cares. Wont let you make up quizzes.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2019
Would take again

I have taken Mr. Ward for both ENGL 1101 & 1102. If he were to teach other ENGL's, I would take him. He does give 5 pop quizzes per semester, so make sure you read. But the readings are easy, 20 pages at most. He gives you plenty of time to write your essays (4 per semester) and is very willing to help you. I recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENGL1101
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

He has no tolerance on phones and you'll be kicked out of class and receive 0's for any class activity if he sees or hears it. After your 5th absence, he'll take 10 points off your FINAL grade in the class for every extra absence. He tries to help you with each paper assigned so you benefit the most. I think it's an easier work load than other ENGL

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
ENG1101
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Ward genuinely cares about his students and wants them to do well. If students need help, he is always in his office, and he loves to have students come to him for help. He is very enthusiastic and tries to keep things interesting. His midterm and final exams are not difficult. He does have pop quizzes, but they are simple.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
ENG1102
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2020
Would take again

He tries to make his class fun, and he really loves his job. He tries to give four simple essays in 1102 rather than these huge essays other professors give. He just asks for students to be on time and not distracted by their phones. He always has his door open to help students. He is very understanding, so I took him for 1101 and 1102.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1102
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2020
Would take again

A very cheerful man. Always in a great mood and very understanding. Class is very straight forward. Do have little daily readings, cause he gives out pop quizzes. You need both books, 5 essays weren't too bad gives a lot of time to do them. Do not miss class, he looks at that and effort for curves. He will fail you if you miss more than 5.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
ENG1101
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2021
Would take again

I took his class and he was the only professor with positive energy. His class was easy to me as long as you follow his directions. He does give out a writing assignment every class, but if you have questions he's always willing to help you out and makes sure you fully understand the assignments.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
So many papers
5.0
4.0
ENGL1102
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

Hes great. I requested him for this class after having him last semester. He is super sweet, maybe a little quirky, but he will help you in any way he can. Just do your work and turn it in on time. Everything is on the syllabus, and he is super understanding. I definitely recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
3.0
ENGL1101
Grade: A
May 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

don't take unless you like difficult professors....

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG1102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class is very difficult for no reason. I signed up to be in his class because of what Ive heard about him but it came to be the total opposite. Just one of your essay is worth almost half of your grade (40%) and he doesnt care for Late work at all. Very talkative and quirky.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
ENGL1101
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Ward always made lectures fun. He cares about his students and tries to build connections. The essays were not hard, but there are somethings he could have made more clear. He is a tough grader and often times does not clarify what he took off for. There are "attendance" writings but he only grades like 7 of them, so that's annoying.

Accessible outside class
Caring
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1102
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was unnecessarily hard. I feel like I worked extremely hard on all of my essays especially the last two, just to make nothing above a B. The workload is excessively heavy, I 've taken two other English courses at VSU. I have other classes, but most of my free time goes into this class. I have never struggled in a class like this before.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ENGL1102
Nov 27, 2021
Would take again

Has good intentions for the students but he can be a real stickler for his rules. Won't allow technology in his class, not even if you get the digital book. Purely wants you to use the physical copy of the books required for the class. As long as you do the readings, turn in essays and journals on time, and be in class on time, you'll be OK.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
ENG1102
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This course was very, very hard. One of the hardest ones I've taken at VSU. He has told me one thing for one essay and then not apply that same thing to the next essay. Very confusing. Lots of reading, reviewing, and pop quizzes. His personality isn't bad, but the way he teaches is not ideal. Should definitely teach more and less assigned reading.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG1102
Grade: B
Mar 1, 2022

Syllabus is not clear. Teacher very strict and phones are not allowed even if its a electronic book, you need the hard copy . Avoid this professor at all cost …

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
4.0
ENGL1102
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2023

Nice teacher but his grading was unclear. There were pop quizzes over the reading, but it was easy to gauge the types of questions he would ask after the first or second quiz. Final and midterm were extremely easy but most of the grade came from essays. No extra credit.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

hated for no reasons, only had 3 essays and like 4 other out of class writings. Very Short readings and 1pg writings at the end he tries to give good feedback and is approachable

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
2.0
1101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

He is a great Professor. A little quirky but funny and he is not that tough. Mr. Ward is very approachable and wants his students to succeed. The only thing is to worry about the pop quizzes over the reading homework. I would take him again and you only have three essays to worry about.

Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
Respected
1.0
5.0
1101
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2024

2nd worst English teacher I've ever had. He makes terrible jokes and grades the essays way too heavily, your punctuation has to be better than what Grammarly suggests. Does not allow any use of electronics in his class whatsoever and will kick you out if your phone buzzes

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ENG1101
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2024
Would take again

I love Mr. Ward!! He is such a kind human and such an amazing teacher! If you are a freshman I recommend taking his class, it'll help you get used to college. However, if you take him be prepared to write some essays! We had to write 3 essays all of which varied in size and subject. Mr. Ward does pop quizzes, but he will often give the answers!

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENG1102
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

I loved Mr.Wards class!! This was my second time taking him and I would take him again. He is very kind and helpful and wants his students to succeed. Just come to class and beware of his pop quizzes( which he sometimes gives the answers to) If you just follow the syllabus you will succeed in his class.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ENG1102
Grade: C
May 6, 2024

If you want to be stressed out of your mind, take this professor. For each essay that was required, we wrote 3 papers each totaling in 9 essays for the entire semester. That's not including the pop quizzes and tests you have to be prepared for at any moment. If you need a credit for ENGL 1102, take another professor, Ward is not worth it!!!

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
3.0
ENG1102
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2024

He is very sweet and cares for students, but he is a tough grader and can be difficult. If writing is not your strongest subject you will have to spend a lot of time on each essay compared to ones you may have done for previous classes. Sometimes he is difficult to contact, but overall he is a kind professor.

Tough grader
Inspirational
So many papers
2.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2024

He is a nice professor, but he does put grades in until close to the end of the semester, so it can be frustrating to know how to bring your grade up if it is dropping.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
ENGL1102
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 31, 2025

Attendance is required, and if you miss class for sickness tough luck because he will not care. His feedback on essays are generic comments instead of good comments on what to improve on. Did not learn anything, it is just supervised essay writing. You have to print EVERYTHING. If you can take someone else, it is in your best interest to do so.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
ENG1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 14, 2025

His assigned work is not that difficult for college level. I went through his entire syllabus a couple of times and eventually dropped his course due to his form of teaching. No phones whatsoever and attendance was mandatory with very limited wiggle room. Papers had to be printed which made it difficult if the printers were down.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
ENG1102
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor Ward's ENG1102 is challenging, but engaging. Stay on top of the workload, use study tools like Unstuckstudy, and you'll learn a lot. Definitely worth taking if you need the credit.

5.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Ward is such a great teacher. He is the best at giving feedback and advice on essays.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Great teacher just be on time and make sure to turn in assignments on time. You don't get feedback on essays after turning the final draft in. He wants you to print all a papers and assignments. No phones at all. Attendance matters.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Ward was a great professor. His assignments were straightforward and some topics were actually enjoyable. However, you do have to be responsible with your grades. Every week, you have to finish an inquizzitive (mini quizzes) and if you don't keep up with them, you'll get zero's for them. Overall, it was a pretty simple class. Would recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ENG1101
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

There will be a lot of writing, every assignment will consist of writing a full page of something. The assignment are easy, you have 3 essays. Not too hard. He kind of mumbles a lot.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
1.0
1101
Dec 16, 2025

When I had multiple strokes of bad luck and missed the mid term he told me that wasn't a good enough reason to retake it

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