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Grogg is great. Funny yet demanding Grogg gets the most out of his students. A hard grader on essays, but fair.If you enjoy writings his class is a breeze. Grogg will take personal time to help improve your understanding of the material. A+ in my book. Work hard and he will be an A+ in yours.
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intense from beginning to end, good at teaching, but even better at shooting down your work. his demands are ridiculous as well as his grading, but its fun for him. keeps his students around because he thinks hes so great.
This guy is huge... Sick class, hard grader but he gets you to work.
Great class, but he's a hard grader.. Pretty much, a majority of your grade rests on the scores of 4 essays (2 + a midterm and final essay) which he grades pretty tough, but he REALLY helps you along throughout the class. You'll learn a lot from him and if you aren't super lazy it shouldn't be bad!
Awesome guy. Just all around good person. I learned so much in this course and was exposed to writers I never would have read otherwise. Take him for anything if you have the chance.
Grogg was such an amazing teacher He makes you work for your grade but you come away feeling like you learned something He makes english so much more fun and makes you a better writer and critical reader Very fun, helpful and entertaining Take him whenever you can!!
Easy if you know the stuff.
Grogg is the Man! all the other comments you heard were true. He is hard, a tough but fair grader too. The point is that if you make an effort, when you leave his class you will knowing so much more. He loves what he does, which means he is fun to be around, and is a great teacher.
Grogg is an amazing teacher. His class is challenging, but his expectations are far from unrealistic. He is definitely the best teacher I've had at CC. Take his class if it's at all possible.
Good teacher but really hard for english 111. He makes you work for your grade
fun classes, grogg always has something off the wall to throw out there for the day. hard grader, hard class, but get to know him and you'll love the class that much more. a very cool guy, a hard grader, and the class definitely requires hard work and participation. enjoy!!
Professor Grogg rocks! Pay attention, read the material, and the class still isn't 'easy' but it isn't unrealiastic either. I am honestly sad that I couldn't take every English class with him - he is, above and beyond, the best English teacher I've ever had. Funny, intelligent, clear, interested. I have only praise for Grogg. Take his classes.
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Good teacher - just have to do the work and pay attention in class.
Mr. Grogg is the best teacher I ever had. If you take one of his classes make a serious effort to get to know him because 1) he's a really cool guy and 2) he will inspire you to love english. Also if you make a serious effort in his class he will give yo
the only class i got As in!
grogg is one of the nicest teachers i've had so far. he always makes the class laugh which keeps it entertaining. he makes you work, but its nothing too overwhelming. he's great!
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great guy,one of the best teachers ive had at sbcc, fun class
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As long as you go to class, do the reading and turn everything in on time it will be one of the best english classes you will ever take. Makes the class fun and relaxed. Cant wait to have him next year again!!
just talk a lot about history, he loves that subject, and help go through the homework and he'll love you and its all easy sailing from there
by far the best teacher i have had. is hilarious, and easy grader on essays. does not ever take attendance. all you do in class is have class discussion, which ends up being on an unrelated topic from the reading
this guy is basically the "dvizz" of english teachers. take this guy. you won't regret it.
Professor Grogg is an awesome teacher! He's hilarious and makes learning fun!
He is a tough teacher but truly made me a better writer. He is always there to help you and wants you to do well. He is one of the best professors I have ever had! Take him!!!
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THis guy is a really cool teacher. There was a lot of reading and writing but everything was fairly easy. He explains things very well. And yes he does pick "favorites" but mostly argues back and forth with them.
I love this teacher, he is funny, he is clear. He is very bright and interesting person. I recommend everyone to take his classes!
Grogg kicks booty. I took him for 110 and 111 he's a riot. He keeps the class very interesting and will help develop you as a writer if you apply yourself. I wouldn't recommend him for those just trying to get by but for anyone else I say he's the best english teacher i've ever had.
Loved the class! Grogg is hilarious and i had a fun time going to class. We were able to talk about things that we were reading about, but it wasnt super boring because a lot of it was indirectly related to the text ane helped us get the concepts. 3 essays, 1 in-class essay which is your final. He makes you work for your grade.
great teacher. he is so fun and entegetic he makes you laugh the whole time. when you don't understand what you read, by the end of him talking about what you don't understand you could go off a write a huge paper on it. i would recommend him to anyone who does or does not enjoy reading bc he makes it fun. i am talking him again for eng 111
this is old.. so i had him fall '06.. he's overall a great teacher but u should keep ur skills from 110 fresh in ur head or u might not do well at first.. and he's really hott!
Everyone already said it, he's awesome and makes you laugh half the time. Even when you dont do the work theres no way you cant get involved in the discussion. AWESOME DUDE!
He is so funny, He is easy to approach for the most part, if you are struggling at all you should definetly go to his office after hours he can be helpful, and I learned if you need an extension on a paper email him and call his office and leave a message. trust me he's the best english teacher out there and he's grate and involving the students.
Super laid back class. He cracks jokes nonstop so everyone will have fun! Haha...this semester he even brought his kids to class one day...lol...we got nothing done. Super fun, super fair, easy work load...take it with grogg! :D
Grogg was a dissapointment. I wasted a semester going to class where high school jokes are played out like an improv sitcom. If you don't want to read some whack short stories every night and go to a class to joke about bald men, don't take this class....
Grogg's class is entertaining, inspiring, insightful, most of all hilarious, and sometimes downright vulgar. His lecture comes off as a insult-comic routine. Grogg is not chained to the traditional teaching methods. Word to the wise: You will get a verbal beat-down if Grogg senses fear, over-confidence or incompetence. Keep your wits about you.
English 111 is hard work here, lots of reading of nearly indiciperable works but Grogg makes it doable and his humor goes a long way when your thinking of giving up.
The reading and essays assignments were definitely a drag, he's a hard grader but he let me re-write one of my papers which was nice, absolutely hilarious and is a very intelligent guy, recommend him if english is easy for you!
Grogg really knows his stuff. I looked forward to coming to class everyday just to see what we would talk about. There's a decent amount of reading assignments which are discussed as a class the following day. There are a few big essays to write but he helps every step of the way and breaks everything down to help. Great sense of humor.
he's a cool guy, just a boring english class. pretty funny and a little weird. i would still take his class but expect to be bored. easy grader
Good instigator of class discussions, good sense of humor while still maintaining mutual respect with his class, helps make class environment less serious than usual. Overall good.
He know's what he's talking about. He is extremely good at what he does and overall best english teacher I have ever had. He's get's you interested in the subject simply with his words. It's a tough class though, he expects a lot from you, in terms of quality
very cool guy, knows what he's talking about, good teacher, good assignments, good books, has fun teaching, very chill class. but he does try really hard to be cool and funny so that kind of get annoying, but other than that good class, just do the reading, absolutely mandatory!
Grogg is a fantastic English teacher. He actually made me enjoy English class. I definitely recommend using his office hours, it could really help your essay grades. If he would have fit into my schedule for the next semester, I would have taken him for 111 also.
Mr. Grogg is an amazing human being! He makes sure you leave his class having a greater sense of how to critically analyze EVERYTHING! I looked forward to his class every Mon. and Wend. because he was such a joy to have as a proffesor. If you do the readings, participate, and turn in the few assignments that he assigns, you will pass the class.
funny guy, watch out though this does not mean he grades easy, he may like you but still grade you very hard, good 111 teacher to get, jsut ont let him embarass you in front of the whole class, he lvoes to do that and do all essays on time
watch out on how he grades, he can be ahrsh without giving you any explanantion, really favors people who can handle his sense of humor too does not like people who cannot, a good 11 teacher but not very clear on the way he grades and it can hrut you
Grogg is a crack up, he makes class very fun. It is hard to leave his class in a bad mood, but watch out he grades rough, and without a real clear reason behind it. He does not ask for a ton of work to be done for the semester. Overall very funny/ nice guy, but when it comes to grading he can be really unpredictable.
Best class I have ever taken. I actually looked forward to this class everyday. Its a great experience and he teaches in a very entertaining way. You will not leave this class without laughing each day. Very helpful with essay explanations. Light work load. The best professor I have ever had, you will enjoy this class!
Wow, I must say the best and most hilarious teacher ever!! I actually didn't mind going to his class and you will laugh so much, he teaches in a unique yet awesome way, he knows how to teach to us younger people and deffinately entertains you. HE ROCKS!!! i highly recommend taking him, you will NOT regret it!
Greatest teacher ever! Grogg is a fantastic teacher! Funny, smart, and altogether excellent! Your the man Big Chuck!!
Extremely bad professor. He may crack jokes here and there but he is very unhelpful, and does not put much effort into teaching. He missed about 7 days in one semester. Highly recommend avoiding this guy.
Great teacher!!! the only way i could take a morning class is with him, he is hilarious!! He is a very good teacher, make sure to have him help you on your essays because he does grade them pretty hard. TAKE GROGG!!!
It has been several years and I still recommend Grogg.He made class the highlight of my academic day(even at 8 am two days a week).Looking back, I learned quite a bit about literary analysis and writing in general(and had fun doing it). Subject matter was very stimulating and thought provoking. Discussions make up the brunt of the class, so do read
He is a great prof. I had him for 110 and 111, he is a bit of a heavy grader on the essays and the tests, but you have reading journals that are basically an automatic 8-9/10 points to pad your grade a little. He is very funny and off the wall. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has the option of taking English at SBCC.
Not clear about when things need to be done. Grades somewhat by his personal opinion.
Took the online class, Very little communication from the teacher, slow to answer emails or didn't at all. Changed due dates with no notice.
This teacher is great! He picked very colorful and interesting pieces of literature. His jokes were a hit and miss, but he kept the overall atmosphere light and joyful. He graded the essays a little hard, but he made our final bonus points. Very good teacher!
Prof Grogg is a great teacher. He loved to joke around, but he was also serious at the same time. It was a great learning environment. I would definitely recommend taking his class.
Had Grogg for online ENG110, and it was a bit confusing. He never responded to my e-mails, and didn't stick to his syllabus of required work. I don't know what his actual class is like, but for online we only had four assignments. Just do the assignments and you'll be fine. Fair grader as well.
Hillarious,fun, and all around cool teacher. Easy to pass if you show up everyday and do the work.
Had Grogg for online English 110. Must say he is a great teacher, even online. Great grader and explains a lot. Great teacher.
I took an online course for English 110 with Grogg. This was the worst class I have taken. He was not helpful and very unclear. This class was extremely stressful due to his lack of interest in it. When I reached out for help he was very insulting. I highly do NOT recommend taking his class online.
Grogg is a great professor. There's hardly any HW, but when there is, do it correctly. Only a few essays over the semester, which he gives plenty of time to do. Participation is key to getting an A in his class; if you have something to say, say it! But I wouldn't take this class if you need someone to hold your hand while writing an essay.
Prof Grogg has the caliber of knowledge and expertise in his discipline, coupled with his incessant energy, that commands students' attention. He delivers what was to me a very intense yet enthralling three hours each week.
simple and easy review. do not take his course online. it was not hard, but just not very clear. I feel as though I didn't learn anything.
I agree with everyone else who took his online class... do NOT take it. Probably one of the most frustrating classes I have ever taken in my life. He is incredibly unclear, and extremely rude in his grading comments and his answers to questions asked. He's very slow in answering questions and says things and change his mind later on. Worst class.
Prof Grogg did not explain assignments well. He barely answered our questions and when he did, it was already days later. The textbook is "preliminary edition" which made everything more confusing. When grading assignments, he barely left any feedback to help us understand our grade or do better on the next assignment. bad English 110 experience.
Anyone looking to take this class online should definitely not go through with it. I can say that it was the worst class I have ever taken online, and seriously regret it. I may not pass because he took weeks to get respond to my urgent questions, and is very strict on his grading (and his comments make no sense BTW.) Super confusing and rude. 0/10
some of his stuff was unclear but he is a pretty easy grader. If you don't know how to use pearson this class might be difficult for you. Not too much work but do not put off the reading journals!
He look easy and seemed fun class but actually not!! Unfortunately my friends told me that don't take his class but i had no other choices and i took! i have never had any problem with english since his class. he is not clear about what he wants us to do. he is hard on grading. i have never got B but in this class i got :(
He is not easy, not clear about what he want us to do! his class is very active cause he asked students about the poem and stories they read and they must attend that was only good part about his class. he is not open to any suggestion or opinion! he felt he is cool but he is not at all! :( hard grader !
Funny and good in class. I'd recommend taking this class pass/fail. Pretty tough to get an A for a 3credit class so not worth the extra work you have to put in to get A's on the essays. The midterm and final were easy though
This course was not too difficult but consisted of some hard writing assignments. Overall he is an alright professor, sometimes unclear on assignments. He is a pretty easy grader.
Very cool teacher. Keep up with the readings are a must or else you'll fall behind. Participation matters! He's a little intimidating because he's not afraid to make jokes about his students when they do something bizarre but other than that he's great.
The class is mainly a place for discussion where you get some ideas for your paper. Participation matters! Be prepared to discuss about the class material!
Don't ask for help, because he will never have time. Don't send him an email, because he will never respond. Do not try and have independent thoughts, because if they are not tangent to his, you will hurt his feelings and fail the only graded part the class, essays. Advice, to those who have no choice, don't say a word in class and you'll pass.
I've taken English 110 online with Professor Grogg, as well as 111 in person. I love this man, but I don't recommend taking him online. He's a little vague with his assignments. In class, however, he's fantastic. Super funny, very good at getting students to participate. That said, make sure you make the attempt to participate!
Charles Groggs online english 110 class is absolutely the worst class i have ever taken at sbcc, this was last year. He bases 30% of your grade off online forums that he isn't clear about, then acts dumbfounded when nobody posts anything, Aside from people.
Everything you need is straight from his textbook and it's brilliant. He recognizes good writing and leaves clear input on the good and bad parts of each essay (6 total). You can post a sample or a whole essay before it's due for peer reviewinput and he will comment too. Questions are answered in the online forums. Best English prof I've ever had.
Grogg is an awesome teacher. He only grades on three essays, a final and participation so you it's really easy to screw up. Make it a point to talk every time you go.
He expects from you what any professor would expect. As long as you try, you can pass this class.
Prof Grogg is a really great teacher. His classroom style is really unique and he encourages people to be comfortable & speak their mind which makes for genuine conversation. The workload isn't heavy-the more you stay on top of things the more interesting lectures are. Most importantly, he's hilarious and passionate about what he does and it shows.
Professor Grogg Is amazing!!! He makes class really fun and interesting. I highly recommend taking him, you won't regret it :) Just make sure to read at home in order to keep up with the class talk about the chapters!
A quality English professor. He is usually in a good mood and emphasizes participation in lectures so make sure to be involved. He is a tough grader, but if you don't have a problem with going to class and reading the assignments you'll be fine. Be on time, not afraid to put you on the spot.
Groggs is a very cool, funny guy, he tries to make class fun and not boring, the actual class is not hard at all, you just have to read the homework, then you will be set for class. Gives a few essays.
Grogg is probably one of the coolest teachers I have ever had. All you have to do to do well in his class is attend, speak up, and do the readings. A huge chunk of your grade is for participation and once you participate and engage with him you will really enjoy the call. But he doesn't put up with bull, if you don't read, you wont pass.
Grogg is pretty amazing! Very funny guy & makes the class really comfortable. Easy for you to speak up & give opinion on things or if you have a question. A total of 5 essays. Sounds a lot & sort of is but he helps you the way through it and will extend due dates sometimes! Overall, as long as you try and learn from his feedback you should pass.
Rad dude but he grades pretty harsh
Nice guy, funny and keeps you entertained. Grades based on three essays, the midterm and final. He has no clear grading criteria and doesn't answer your questions clearly, instead leaves you more confused. Doesn't reply to email and when he does he doesn't answer the questions well.
Grogg is a solid teacher, I would take him again if I had the chance.
Doesn't explain online assignments clearly
Grogg is a great professor and overall a really cool guy. his class seemed intimidating at first but if you pay attention and put in the work it definitely pays off. The class can get pretty philosophical, but it mainly consists of reading and discussions. Be sure to participate, not just for the grade but it helps make the class 100x better.
Very strict but rewards greatly if you put in the work. Super fun classes and readings in the assigned textbook. Easy for good grades if you do everything on time and ask for feedback! Very funny and intriguing classes!
Best English teacher I've ver had. My first english class in college, and I learned the most I've ever learned. Midterm and Final is very easy, but he can be a bit tough on grading the essays. If you listen to his criticism, you will improve. Show up to every class, read what he assigns, and be a participant when he asks questions. Very cool dude.
He gives you a lot of freedom on how to write your papers, he doesn't give you a basic map to follow on how to write you paper, which surprisingly helps you become a better writer. He doesn't hold you hand through out each paper, but if you need his help going to his office hours helps a lot. He's there to pass you not to fail you.
Participation is mandatory, and when you do participate be ready to be ridiculed in front of the whole class. He's honestly one of the most immature and unprofessional professors I've ever had.
Not restirictive in your writing and is a fair grader. Participation in class lectures are worth more than you think. He won't force you to ask questions so if you have them speak up. When I had questions on anything he always gave a great explanation and if you wanted a brief overview of your paper while developing it he will do it no problem.
GROGG IS A HOMIE ! There are around 5 Essays, including midterm/final. Easy books! Come to class (prepped or not) and you'll have a grand old time. My class consisted of INSPIRATIONAL and PASSIONATE lectures. A kid eating his notes LITERALLY. A never ending stream of Grogg's black V-necks EVERYDAY. Snacks, snacks, snacks. Laughs, laughs, laughs.
Overall great professor! Keeps lectures funny and intriguing. Usually picks good readings, so that there's always something for anyone in there. Enjoyed the readings of 110 more than 111 but he's overall a great professor! Really enjoyed my two semesters with him!
Interesting lectures, participation matters so go to class & keep up on the readings. personally, eng 110 didn't prepare me well enough for 111, so I struggled a lot and received some of the lowest essay grades I have ever gotten. Essay prompts are very short & you can really go anywhere with your essay which is good/bad. probably toughest grader.
This guy is not an English teacher. He is a photographer that has no idea how to teach at a city college. He gives one word feedback. Tells students they aren't doing it right yet doesn't teach students what he would think is the right way. Insulting, unavailable, approachable, rude, obnoxious. No where near what a city college teacher should be.
If you hate reading and are not an exemplary scholar of an essay writer do NOT take this class. Very very very tough grader, had to drop with a W because of this. He's a very funny guy but a terrible grader and doesn't invest in his students. Its sink or swim in his English 111 class.
I have had As in every English class I have taken. This professor has ultimately diminished my confidence in myself. I had to take a W because he has no sense of reality. He will not explain where you are going wrong in your essay he will simply give you a D/F. He has no problem that his entire class is failing. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
He is the toughest grader I have ever seen.
BEST ENG PROFESSOR EVER!!!! Ok, Grogg is extremely honest (which can be brutal), but if you show him you are interested (ALWAYS do the reading) and are willing to work hard (speak up in class) then his class will be your favorite! He is absolutely hilarious and is really accepting of all worldviews/perspectives. Get ready to think out of the box!
Funny guy but not a good teacher, I learned more from others in class than I did with him. He is a very hard grader and it made me lose confidence in myself. Try to avoid him.
Gives out no extra credit and only grades based off the few essays you do so if you do poorly on one it pretty much makes or breaks your grade. English is my best subject and always has been and I received a C. Would not recommend unless you are really involved in class discussions and want to spend a lot of extra time in his office hours.
At first I was doing really bad in the class getting a D on my first paper and then a D on the midterm, but I started to talk to him during class and my grade started to go up. Yes he's a hard grader, but he tells you what he wants and if you don't understand he'll help you. I was about to give up, but luckily I didn't and passed with a B.
Grogg is the best professor I have had at SBCC. He extensivily helped me write papers for his class AND others. His class is not an "easy A", but if you want to grow your writing skills and overall mindset, take any class he offers. You'll need to do the reading and be vocal in class. Don't sit in the back
This teacher is the best teacher I have ever taken at CC! I love how he teaches his class because the whole class is discussion based (interesting though) rather than lecture based. He is super nice, funny, and interesting making you never want to miss class! I honestly think that everyone should experience his class... I learned so much!! A++ rate
Professor Grogg I felt was an unfair teacher. I asked him a question on a grade one time and he responded very rudely. Participate a lot kiss his butt honestly. Try hard on the essays! Also dont take his class if you really care about As he does not care about grades what so ever!
Professor Grogg's lectures are very interesting and has a philosophical take. Showing to class everyday is not hard and he makes it to where you want to participate. However with that being said, I would not take him ever again. He doesn't care about you, his students, or their grades. I highly recommend to not take him
I was so nervous my first day of class, because of the reviews on here. Prof grogg is on of the best teachers Ive ever had! Hes funny nice makes you think outside of the box! I am currently in his class I really enjoy it. I also think hes a fair grader. He understands if English is your second language he grade on participation and clear writing
DO NOT TAKE CHARLES GROGG! I had him for ENG 110 and it was fine, but he was still a terrible grader. He hates the way people write, unless you are an English major. I mistakenly took him for ENG 111 and it was the worst decision of my life. Do not take this class because you will not get good scores on your essay and there is not way to get an A.
The lectures are pretty fun and make you think in depth about what you are reading. I suggest you participate even if you have yo bs it. That being said, he is the hardest grader... he doesnt give a crap about your grade. He failed me over .1% so that says alot.
I was honestly nervous to take his class but in the end I was really glad I did. If you're strong in English then you'll do just fine. I sadly passed with a B, so if there is any opportunity for extra credit then take it. Participation is crucial so make sure you have something to say. He's a bit hard on grading but the mid/final were fair.
Charles Grogg is a great professor. I took his class for ENG 110 & ENG 111. He is a fair grader and if you show up to class, do the readings and participate you will do just fine. I like how he makes you think outside of the box and makes class very interesting/entertaining. He is a funny guy that is more than willing to help if you have any quest
Just had him for a summer class and hands down the best teacher I have had. Yes you have to read, yes there are papers but the reading was interesting and really got me to think outside the box and from other perspectives. His class is fully discussion based and participation really matters but it was easy to attend class and want to participate.
Best English professor I've ever had. If you struggle with his grading take your papers to the writing center before turning them in. This is a class you can actually learn from. Lectures are insanely interesting and he is a well respected guy. Make sure to participate and get on his good side (like you should with all professors)
Do not take this class if your gpa matters to you! Entire semester was stressful! Really really tough grader, lectures are philosophical, very particular about papers, and will make you doubt any writing ability youve ever had, even as an A student. Tried hard and had a low grade the entire semester until the final which got me to a B. Thank god
Professor Grogg Absoluetly ROCK... He's an intellect and encourages his students to dig in and think deep! Most students take his critisms as being tough but he actually means well! If you're a thinker and your up for a challenge, take any of Mr. Grogg's English classes and I'm sure you will enjoy it!
He makes most lectures interesting, but the classes are all lectures. He's an extremely hard grader, which sucks because your entire grade in the class is based on about 4-5 major assignments. If you do badly on one thing there goes your grade. I would not recommend taking him if you want a good grade.
Professor Grogg is one of the BEST English teachers I have ever had. He makes you really think outside of the box and introduces you to new concepts. He is not afraid to discuss REAL things in class and I love it. He's a completely transparent person which creates a sense of openness during lecture! I recommend taking his class 100%.
This was by far the hardest English class I have ever taken. The ratings are true, he is incredibly smart and has great insight, but he does not GAF about your grade, wants papers a certain way, extremely unreasonable grader, and does not help you if you reach out in an email. Students are a number to him, he does not care. Do not take him.
Classes were very interesting and always a group discussion, kind of like a big Socratic every day. He's pretty funny and is always cracking jokes. You will be graded on participation AND attendance, which were the differences between me getting an A and a B because he is a hard grader. So don't be late, read the books, and speak your mind.
I took Professor Grogg's English 111 class and my entire outlook on the college English class was completely changed. Instead of lecturing, his classes are more of an open dialogue between the class and himself. There are 3-4 essays throughout the semester (including the in-class mid-term). 100% recommend taking his class. You'll actually learn!!!
He pushes you out of your comfort zone, makes you think about things deeper and really makes you work for it. I can write just about ANY paper, for ANY class with ease. Attendance, participation and being prepared for class is key. Take a deep breath and go in with an open mind. I enjoyed and appreciated his teaching so much that I took 111 as well
Honestly, I thought I was the worst at writing papers until I took his class. He's not that tough of a grader imo. My downfall though was the participation. I'm a shy, quiet person so I barely participated in class and my grade dropped for it. Be ready to discuss and share your writing with the entire class. He picks people at random to talk.
Grogg is the homie. Spend time on your papers and have the writing center look at them. If you need it, go to his office hours. Really funny guy, just participate in class.
Grogg was a funny and nice professor. Class was pretty much students talking/bouncing ideas off each other about previous readings, but he was listening to move the discussion along. Papers were hard bc he wanted nothing like AP but that was all I knew how to write. Readings were not too long, mostly interesting, and fairly easy. Would recommend.
Honestly I was disappointed in Professor Groggs grading. The class was fine, amount of work/difficulty the usual for sure but he made it very clear that if you didnt think like him then you wont get a good grade. too bad, especially in a literature class where you should be comfortable expressing your thoughts about the literature.
Grogg is awesome. He is caring, understanding, and really smart and helpful. He made me think, and that was the most valuable thing that a professor could do in my mind. I would always look forward to his class because of his class style. Gives great feedback and wants you to do well and actually think.
Grogg is a really tough grader but he is an amazing person. My first essay I didn't do so well on but once I reached out to him and talked about what I could do to improve I did much better in the class. He is supper funny and kind, just make sure to reach out if you need help.
Class wasnt too bad. He assigned like 2-3 assignments a week and gives plenty of time for papers. Is a tough grader however. He wrote on my friends paper that shes not in high school anymore so she shouldnt write like it. He doesnt accept late assignments. Thats why my grade is so low because wasnt able to turn in a paper on time.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! WOW.. He is such an awful professor. His class is not set up well and he is pretty rude. I got an A+ in English 110 and a C in his class. I wrote all papers on time and completed all assignments but got a low grade because he grades extremely tough. He is not kind at all. He is RUDE. He is very weird, kind of a creep man.
I turned in a a couple papers that Professor Grogg was supposed to grade and then give back to me with constructive criticism and instead insulted also everything about my papers. I have never had such a rude and honestly belligerent Professor. I have also never struggled in an english up to this point. He's a GPA killer.
I'm gonna give you one and final warning. DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY. WORST TEACHER IN HISTORY. He expects you to be on his level. I dont know whats his problem. Dude needs to go on vacation. Essays r the biggest part of your grade. He always puts you down instead of helping you. Please don't take this dude, I'm helping you guys out
At first glance he didn't seem all that bad, but boy his grading is just crazy brutal. Majority of my classes first essay were failures and he even posted a announcement that 75% failed it with an F. Everything else in the class is pretty much easy, but just beware the essays. Another thing to look out for is that only 10% will get an A in class.
Worst teacher ever, please do not take this professor. He is not a nice person at all.
If you're looking for an easy A this is not the class for you. Try to get some feedback for your essays, because it will be hard to know how to get a better grade otherwise.
This guy takes himself way too seriously. Unless you copy his pretentious, uppity style of writing you'll do really poorly on his essays. I scraped out with a low B because I turned in all non-essay work for good scores. Some of the things he'd do in class were pretty creepy, I can't imagine him in-person. If I were him I'd stick to photography.
I took his class last semester and it wasn't a fun class. There was a good amount of reading and a discussion due every week. We had 4 papers due and he's so particular about writing, it's so annoying. He'll give you an awful grade if you don't write exactly how he likes, but he never tells you what he wants and doesn't tell you how to improve.
Professor Grogg at first glance seems like a good professor. However, as the course progresses you see how pretentious and rude this man really is. When writing papers you are ABSOLUTELY SCREWED if you don't write in his manly, pretentious, and confusing style, which he does not state. If this man doesn't like your work at first, you're screwed.
I really enjoyed Professor Grogg's Eng 111 class. The class was online but Professor Grogg was great about being available to help and give insight to your progress. He is definitely not an easy grader, but is fair, and awards hard work. I became a much better writer throughout his course. Give him your attention, and you will succeed.
The only reason there are good reviews on this professor is because the students writing them were probably 1. guys and 2. the teacher's pet and adhered to exactly how he wanted them to write rather than expressing yourself as college encourages you to do. Don't take this class, especially if you are a girl with your own thoughts and beliefs.
This man is objectively one of the worst professors Ive ever taken a course from. Horribly unprofessional, un-engaging, and didnt give helpful feedback on assignments. He lets his negative emotions control how he runs the course, and it takes away from the course itself.
When the class first started he said "people often fail my class and have to retake it" and he was not joking. 1/2 way through the course 1/2 of the students had left. He gave me an F on my first paper, which I had proof read by tutors before turning in! I failed the course bc he would give minimal replies when I was continuously asking for help.
Charles Grogg is a very harsh and unreasonable grader. He has extremely high standards for papers, but he does not explain what these standards are. Feedback on assignments is vague at best and nonexistent at worse, making it difficult to improve.
Professor Grogg is definitely a tough grader, but his lectures are engaging and he works with students to improve their writing. He offers plenty of extra credit opportunities for participating in discussions. After taking this class, I definitely feel like my writing has drastically improved.
As a first year student at SBCC. I tried my hardest on the essays to get a best grade of a 65/100. If you're a DSPS student that gets accommodates don't think about taking this class I filed a report because he would not expect work that was late when I had extensions on my finals and tests. Overall this teacher was horrible.
If you are a good student, the class is easy and very helpful
Pros: Demanding class, but helps you think critically. Usually affirmed good things in papers. Uses outstanding student essays as examples. Cons: Harsh grader, absolute deadlines, no accommodations, no constructive criticism, and extremely rude emails. Violates Academic Faculty Performance Criteria 2, 3, and 4 (laid out in AP 7151).
No course outline! He gives no way for students to manage their time effectively. If he thinks your email is worth responding to (rare), he treats you like you're a moron. He does not care about accommodations or extenuating circumstances, and is more than happy to fail over 75% of his students! Do not take Professor Grogg's class!
The essays I turned in were graded very kindly. However, I've been writing college essays for many years. I cannot imagine how much someone who is new to college would struggle in this class. It's been made clear by other students that his feedback has nothing to do with being instructional. He grades the papers like a food critic, not an educator.
This is the worst professor I have ever had! He was rude and acted like he didn't care what we had to say unless it was aligned with his values and ideals. All of the comments he made on my papers were condescending and not helpful in any way. He had no interest in helping students to succeed. DONT TAKE THIS CLASS! (unless u = white male)
I took English 111 asynchronously over the summer. The discussions and homework assignments were relatively easy, however he was such a hard grader on all of the essays. He consistently gave me low grades and provided little to no justification as to why. Ultimately, his teaching and criticism didn't improve my writing at all.
He is the worst teacher I have ever come across in my entire academic career. I wish I could give him a zero for the absolute hell he put me through. He is a piece of shit human being that gives unimaginably rude feedback and LOVES to destroy people's GPAs. Stay tf away from Charles Fagg
Just don't take Grogg!! I'm an English major and I have never come across a more indignant professor at SBCC thus far. Do yourself a favor and try any of English professor. Monda and Escobar are much better for reference if you need a rec!
I started SBCC in 10th grade w/ a 4.6gpa, always got As. My highest on an essay in this class is 68/100. The feedback was useless and VERY rude. He's intent on making students feel stupid. I did an analysis of his comments and asked for further feedback, got a RUDE email back. Essays are not graded off a rubric, just however he feels like grading.
This professor advised me to not take his class because it was over summer, accelerated, and because I had accommodations that "might make it hard to pass." This attitude continued the entire summer session, he was very rude, not kind, and felt like he didn't care about us. I would never take him again. The class was not hard, but he was awful.
outrageous grader and very rude. Wrote "why?" next to every intro sentence in my essay... read the next few pages and you will find out exactly why; I cannot give an entire explanation in the intro sentence! one example of many. useless feedback, gpa killer.
I LOVED prof Grogg. He is absolutely hilarious!! Participation absolutely matters and he graded tough but if you come to him asking about it he is usually good with providing extra credit. Excellent prof, lots of reading and grades tough but you learn a lot.
I loved this class. The reading was interesting and showing up to class is nessecary if you want to maintain a good grade. Grogg was super funny and friendly and open to helping with paper if you reach out. Overall this class was not too hard but he is a tough grader. I highly recommend this class if you are willing to show up.
This might have been the best professor/teacher I've ever had for English. He had great energy (especially for the morning), was super forward, and funny. He made poetry actually interesting to read and gave a ton of time for essays. On top of that, participation in class gives you extra points on essays. Overall a great guy
I enjoyed Professor Groggs online class, mostly because it gave me more time to spend on other classes. Interestingly, I scored higher on essays where I was profane in some way. So make of that what you will. The online format was good, although the experience would be much more enriching in person.
His discussions were engaging and helped me understand difficult material. The class is reading heavy and I would recommend taking the class if you are committed to showing up, otherwise you'll miss a lot. That being said, if you are a confident writer and comfortable participating, he will notice and he awards hard work and standout writing.
WILL FAIL EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOUR ESSAYS
He was literally the best ever. I do recommend taking this class in person as it is challenging but I swear this is the teacher I have learned the most from at SBCC. My writing improved greatly. This man really cares about his job and his students, it is vivid.
He would offer no help whatsoever. Reading all the other reviews makes me wonder if we took the same class. He has no organization and will mark you down because he doesn't open assignments up until after the due date. Leaves feedback like "???" or "why" If he would have bothered to read my post fully then he would've known why.
This dude does nothing to make you a better writer. Waste of money and time in this class. Has no care for students and shows little respect.
Probably my favorite professor at sbcc. He is a tough grader but he is a great person and I love what he has us doing in the class.
Lots of reading and kind of vague with essay instructions but overall very good professor. Very understanding and caring in regards to out of school issues. Does not play about cheating and plagiarizing on essays.
Professor Grogg has been one of my favorite professors at SBCC! He made every lecture interesting, and always made everyone laugh. The key to success in his class is definitely frequent participation. He just wants to hear what you think, even if it's silly. If you use ChatGpt on his essays, he will destroy you.
Imagine gollum from Lord of the Rings as a professor. That is Charles Grogg. On the surface, he is funny and even kind of charismatic. But in all facets of teaching, he is conniving, looking to destroy your confidence as a writer and bring you down to his level, a level of misery and depression. Spare yourself, don't take a course with him.
I took this professor's online summer class, and he was a fantastic English teacher. He believed in me and accommodated me when I was having a hard time, and his feedback helped improve my writing immensely. While this class does have lots of work, the material we read was very interesting, and you won't find yourself bored while doing the work.
Umbridge as a real life teacher, but with slightly more charm. I have never ran into a teacher that has more of a power trip. He gives out very few high grades, which makes this class a GPA tank. This class is required for GE's, and if you want a better time, save yourself the headache and drama and pick any other professor.
Grogg is okay. He gives little feedback for essays. Pretty disrespectful in the essay comments. I got a 60 on an essay and wasn't told why. Then I got a 100 on the final with no comments.
too tough of a grader
If you have the opportunity to withdraw, DO IT NOW. He is a much harder grader and clearly thinks his entry level english classes should demand higher level writing than kids fresh out of high school. He gives no constructive feedback to anyone, and is very rude and disrespectful in his comments. Makes it impossible for you to improve.
This professor does not care about his students in the slightest. When I was going through a very hard time I briefly explained that to him hoping I could have a one day extension for a single assignment and is response was a hard no and told me to share my private business, his response was very hurtful to me. He is also a very hard grader.
I didn't learn anything and was very harshly graded. This is the only class that made me feel this way.
class not graded fairly, Claims AI when its human work.
i've never had a teacher more belittle students than this one. this teacher favorited a selected few in his class that would be noted every discussion, and the rest had to climb a ladder to receive not nearly as good of a grade. regret spending hours on end writing tons of essays, just to see a a low grade because it wasn't his taste.
Just not good. Does not help you get better.
He grades assignments completely arbitrarily and the only feedback he gives is overly harsh criticism with no substance. I didn't learn a single thing about the actual subject at any point, he would just give us a loose idea to write about and then either lash out or not, and that was the extent of the teaching. It was a strange experience.
DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS. He is THE WORST professor- he must think he is teaching at the most prestigious institution the way that he grades and assigns work. His feedback is awful and not helpful in the slightest. I took this class knowing what his rate my professor's grade was, but thought "how bad could it be." DON'T DO IT. DON'T DO IT. SERIOUSLY.
Professor can be quite harsh in grading, but unstuck AI helped me stay on track. Attend class, use the textbook, and you'll manage the workload.
A very strict grader does not give any extensions whatsoever no matter the circumstance or excuse you have. Not no clear rubric. Is not on the students' side when helping them to succeed instead he's against them It is almost like you have to fight to get a good grade, and he's in your way trying to prevent it
The worst teacher Ive had at Sbcc, does not care about the students at all and tries his best to fail you. Is the harshest grader in the world. will not give you any extra time on assignments in hopes you get a terrible grade. Won't accept late work even if it is already done. Does everything ruin your GPA. He definitely hates his life.
Terrible, unfair, soul purpose is to fail kids. Gives no extensions and excepts zero late work even if it fails you in fact he hopes you fail
Mr. Grogg more like Mr. Frog
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Worst professor I have ever had at SBCC. Does not accept late work. Literally if you try to email him he finds this very annoying and is EXTREMELY rude back. He gives only discussions and the prompts are bad, and he excepts you to write 1500 words of a basic question. And will grade you awfully if it's not perfect. DONT TAKE
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Terrible at communicating with students. Never accepted late work when it was actually justified for being late. Was terrible at putting relevant information, like specific due dates and times, into canvas. Taking this class was a nightmare and I would rate him a zero if I could
The most undirected class I have ever taken, no late assignments, and the texts are absolutely horrendous. Not quite sure what else I have to do in order to get anything higher than 80%.
This professor is INCREDIBLY rude and clearly does not want to help or teach his students. He doesn't read assignments-he grades each assignment with an 8/10 regardless of the assignment's quality. I wrote him a very apologetic email in which I asked if I could turn in 2 late assignments. He told me that I should just withdraw from the class. AWFUL
It's easy js do the work it's rlly not that hard I finished the weeks work I'm like 2 hours
This class is very simple nothing is hard the discussion are only 250 words Idk how people find this hard
I'm not the greatest at writing but I took this class over the summer and it wasn't even that bad. Feedback is definitely limited, but if you just sit down and do the work you'll be fine it's not hard at all.
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