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Cox is cool and very funny. But he expects you to work and rarely gives above a B.

He is one of the greatest teachers I have had in my entire academic career. It is true that he will make you work for your grade, but it is also true that with him you will learn more in one semester than you will learn with others in two years.

He's Ted, only for your writing, not your cooking. Great teacher. Great guy.

He is the toughest grader I've ever had but I've also learned a lot from him. Also, he's very approachable and easy to talk to. Plus, he understands that sometimes papers just don't get done in time!

Hard grader.. could only get a B paper out of him but lots of fun and great taste in books! Don't let the grade dissaude you from taking a class with him, really nice guy.

He's a nice professor who keeps the class interesting most of the time. He grades tough, but is very helpful if you see him during office hours to have anything cleared up. I highly recommend taking his class!

Great teacher, gives very clear directions and reasonable expectations. A fair grader - do not expect a good grade for beauty without substance, but if you have a solid thesis, strong ideas about whatever you've read, make clever connections/reflections, you'll see his appreciation and encouragement

Great guy. Hard grader. Will teach you alot. Very willing to help. Interresting discussions.

Fantastic professor - the first professor I've had that is truly exceptional. I don't think he teaches anything other than the college writing course, which is a shame. He's a hard grader, but too good of a teacher to pass up.

He's such a cool guy. Really hard grader but it's ok because you can revise. Class discussions are so fun! Take college writing with Professor Cox.

Fairly Easy and empassioned.

Cox is a man that loves his job. He seems to enjoy teaching people how to write. He is not an easy grader, but that doesn't mean most people get a C. It's just hard to get an A on a paper. You will learn alot in this class and will have fun doing just that. He opposes the five paragraph essay cult. That is why I love him most.BTW he reads this

He seems to love his job, and most importantly: he wants his students to grow as writers. He's a hard grader, it's extremely hard to get an A, but it's hard to fail too. It may not be the best class to pull up your GPA, but you learn a LOT. The class is a lot of fun too, engaging. I would recommend his class to anyone.

Good teacher. Kinda quirky, but the humor was enjoyable.

GREAT professor! REally tough trader, really..if you get a C in the class it should really be a B...that's how hard he is. I couldn't push a B on any paper. Amazing class discussions, very engaging, funny, witty, and overall he's amazing! Note that you'll also learn to become a good writer because he actually teaches!

Cox is so much fun! English... well, it's boring, but if you have to take it, take it with Cox. Not exactly the easiest grader, but he really made my mornings.

great professor and fair grader. assignments are hard but you have the opportunity to rewrite. good class discussions and relative stories. highly recommended!!

A great professor, but don't take this class if all you want is an A. If you do actually want to learn something about writing this is great. He's one of the few professors I've met who seems to really enjoy teaching, and he doesn't accept the minimal effort

Prof. Cox is the man. Seriously the best English class I have ever taken—I learned a lot from him. His lessons are well planned and he gives great feedback on essays. To reiterate what everyone else says: don't take him for the grade. Take him to actually learn something!

Prof. Cox is a great teacher. I can honestly say I learned a lot in his class about writing. Although he is a tough grader, you will take a lot from the class even if you don't get an A. He is fun, approachable, and makes you feel comfortable in class.

Tough grader but I learned so much. A lot more than my roommate who took someone else. Comments on papers are amazing--they really tell you what to do to improve. Great books, all SciFi (SF). Totally recommend! Go to office hours. He's really helpful.

Rock Star. Legend. A God. I loved this class. He creates a cool, but dorky vibe. Great readings, funky assignments.

Great professor: Hilarious. Helpful. Awesome. Not an easy class at all. Hard work expected. Your writing will definitely improve. :)

Definitely a cool and fun professor. Can be intimidating to talk to. SUPER SUPER hard grader. If you thought you were a good writer in high school this class is an extreme wake up call. But he really does teach you a lot. My writing improved drastically over this past semester even though I didn't receive the grade I though I should have.

His grading system doesn't seem to follow any discernible template which definitely made it impossible to understand why he never gave anyone a grade higher than a B-. He will murder your GPA but the difficulty level will make future classes easier so make sure your parents know what your getting into.

What everyone is saying is true, it's next to impossible to get an A on any major assignment. However, most College Writing profs at AU are like that. Don't let that intimidate you! Cox is worth the dip to your GPA because his teaching style is engaging and in the end your writing will improve. You'll get a B, yes, but you'll also get an education.

Interesting enough and a generally well informed professor. His sense of humor seemed strange and there was pressure to speak up during class, but that's to be expected.

Tough grader, people are correct in saying that multiple times here. He'll make you work for your grade, just don't be afraid to show writer's voice and make sure to atleast skim the readings. The exercises are helpful so don't BS all of them. The first class he tells you, you won't get an A, but that just makes you want to fight all the harder.

Overall a really good professor. Instructions were always clear and feedback on assignments was helpful. Class was never boring and you WILL learn. It isn't a class you can just skirt through, but if you put your mind to it you can get an A. You'll get out of it what you put into it, don't expect any handouts.

Although the class was hard I got a lot out of it. He forces you to think and write well. He expects a lot from you but gives you the resources to do so. you have a lot of reading, but a doable amount. I learned a lot. Its not going to be an easy class but if your looking to be productive and learn, take his class.

Although it's true that Cox's lit class is a lot more rigorous than others, it's worth it. I learned how to write in this class, and that's something that I will always be able to use. Cox is tough but only because he knows that his students have the potential to be great writers. If you give your best effort, he will help you to succeed.

He gets a bad rep because of his in-class persona, but Cox truly is a nice guy who genuinely cares about his students. He does not 'give' A's - but you can get one if you work for it.

I decided to take his College Writing Seminar with a video game theme and I did not regret it. He is very clear and helpful, but don't expect an easy A. He expects you to work for your grade.

Cox actually taught me how to write and how to not procrastinate with my work. This class is not easy and you will have to do work but it is an incredible experience.

What no one seems to realize is that any good freshman comp prof is going to be a tough grader. It's college, get used to it. Heard he's done some weird stuff in his office hours, but in class he was fine. The final assignment of the course was the most fun I've ever had writing a paper. Don't worry about your grade, just focus on learning.

I really liked Prof Cox, but I wasn't so hot on this class. I guess the goal of it is to prepare you for academia, so becoming purely a better writer takes a back seat to learning how to do a research project. Those are no fun. Still, if you're going into a research field, I'm sure this class pays dividends. For someone who's not, it's a drag.

He's the best teacher I've had. Unlike myprevious writing professors, he gives honest feedback that really helped me grow as a writer. He's a fair grader & is very passionate about what he does. The class is hard, there's a lot of work that's required of the student. However, if you email him or go to office hours, he's a huge help. 10/10 recommend

An extremely tough grader. He doesn't tend to give out A's on writing assignments, so just try to do well in participation, homework, and the midterm/final. He will teach you how to write, however, and you'll become a better writer because of his class.

Prof Cox's class challenged my ability as a writer, but the types of papers we wrote were unique and always interesting. Unfortunately, there's only two main papers: midterm and final. I found myself struggling to get my grade up after not doing so well on the first paper. However, he gives great feedback and is very willing to help.

Prof Cox is one of my favorite professors at AU. For 106, theres only 2 papers in the class and he will give you great feedback to make your writing stronger. They are researched based and you can choose what ever topic that interests you. Also great ready for his great metaphors:) they make the class interesting and memorable.

Take him for WRTG106 & be prepared to get what you give. His criteria are clear and he stays organized and timely. Office hours are great. To succeed, be honest with your excitement about a topic and pursue it. He'll encourage you. Class time is not always used effectively, but the feedback is to die for. I'm still referencing the papers I wrote!

Prof. Cox is really funny and has a great personality. He connects with the kids to make them happy and cheer them up. However, he is a hard grader too. We only had 3 main papers to write and he graded very difficult. MAKE SURE TO PARTICIPATE AND SHOW UP TO CLASS AND DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE! He does notice and WILL deduct points from your final grade

Professor Cox had to deal with rude and dramatic students in my class who had no intention of learning from him. He did his best with the situation and made the course material complex and interesting. If he teaches the fantasy class again, I would definitely recommend it. My writing and critical thinking skills improved a lot in this class.

I really liked Professor Cox as a person and as a teacher. He was very nice and funny, and did try to make it easier. We had 3 papers and a project along with mini homework assignments which weren't hard. He does require you buy the books for his class, but you can find them online. His grading is fair and some of the material is hard to grasp.

He's awesome if you are up to the challenge. If you choose to participate and do the writing, he will absolutely do his work for you. Plus hes just honestly and awesome guy and I love talking to him.

Cox is awesome. He's super fun and his assignments are never dull. You get to write about... basically whatever you want in the genre he is teaching. I haven't had an english/writing class that has challenged me in the same way.. ever.

I took Words of Wonder with Professor Cox and had a wonderful time! There are three major projects, all of which we had plenty of time/resources/workshops to improve them with, and otherwise there's a participation grade and a super easy final reflection. The fantasy material we read was great too, especially "23 Monkeys, Also the Abyss."

He really wanted us to succeed in his class and even though he was a tough grader, he gave really helpful feedback and I can tell I definitely improved as the semester went on. He was really respectful of my accommodations and there were even times when he let me modify things to make it accessible for me. Overall I would take him again.

I felt like during my first semester at American, I had learned the most from this class. It was tough at first adjusting to academic writing, but I think his feedback is very helpful. There are only 4 graded assignments in this class, so that is a little daunting. Overall, he is very funny and will help your writing in the long run!

Professor Cox is an excellent professor if you're looking for someone teaching WRTG-106! He is witty, caring, and at times he can be sassy - but it's all in good fun and for the benefit of your learning experience! Be ready to write/read before most classes and participate when you meet!

This course is tough and fast-paced as we were always working on big assignments during the semester along with some additional readings and journal entries, so it requires a good amount of focus and participation. Professor Cox is helpful with his feedback and a nice, open-minded guy, although he's a tough grader and a bit geeky with his humor.

Prof Cox was great and was always helpful. I actually learned more than I expected to in class and appreciated his teaching style. But there is definitely a lot of work to do and this class moves very quickly. Prof Cox does great to walk us thru the semester but be sure to put in equal efforts or you'll fall behind and become swamped with work.

Honestly all you really have to do in his classes is read the directions and participate. Otherwise he's a really fun professor :)

While this was a tough class, he challenges you to rethink the way that you write. Honestly, it helped me a lot going forward. Gives a lot of feedback, time for revision. Rubrics were kind of abstract, but that is the whole point.

Prof. Cox runs a challenging yet rewarding WRTG106 class. His teaching style takes adjusting, but engaging with it pays off. unstuck study and the free textbook were lifesavers for acing the assignments.

Professor Cox was a decent writing professor. There were only 2 papers and a recorded presentation, so there weren't many big grades that counted. In-class work involved partners or teams giving critical feedback, which was only as helpful as your groupmates. Would recommend if you are a strong writer and need to fulfill your WRT 106 requirement.

Prof. Cox is a tough writing professor, but one that will make you better. Entire class builds up to a long academic essay that feels substantial. Caring guy who will be receptive if you reach out to him. Gives good principles of academic writing in tune with contemporary thought -- great pointers on how to use the first person in academia.

Most of the class-related work was four main projects and journal entries about readings. I thought the course work wasn't super hard and most of what we read was interesting. He tries his best to engage students, which I appreciated. The discussions weren't the best, but I think that's less on him and more on the lack of class participation.

prof cox is a tough grader and sometimes nitpicks on grades but it's with good intent and makes you a better analyze/writer. just follow the rubrics and you'll be fine. lots of readings (make sure you take notes) and be prepared to discuss in class. overall a funny professor who's really accessible; he stresses communication

Professor Cox is fun in class and has a great rapport with his students. The class is structured like an intro to writing about literature though, so it can be a slog at times. Four unit projects + a final, each with very strict criteria. Not much to say, the class was fine and a good choice for complex problems. Better if you befriend classmates.