He gives a lot of homework but grades fairly easily. Five major assignments and one was a group project. Don't be scared away by the homework, if you do it, it will help. Good class discussions.

Really great professor, I feel like I have learned a lot so far. There are 4 or 5 big assignments/essays that heavily determine your grade-gives good feedback. There are some really awesome discussions in this class, so be sure to keep up with reading so you benefit from them. A lot of reading, but its mostly enjoyable. Highly recommend his class!

Cool & laid-back. Clearly has a passion for english, which makes his class fun. He has a different teaching style, in comparison to other teachers. He prefers discussions on readings he assigns (a lot of reading, but doable). No tests or quizzes. Grades easy (fair). Show up, do you homework, participate in discussions, and you wIll get an A.

Fairly easy class if you read along and a couple of research papers. Good teacher, but some class periods were dull. I'd still recommend him as a teacher. Very helpful and willing to make time for reading over essays.

He's a very engaging professor and knows a lot about the subject, which makes it interesting. In class activity is almost always discussion, no notes or slides. Not a hard grader and cares about students. If you put in some effort you're likely to pass/get an A.

Super engaging professor; his teaching style is really refreshing and he makes it easy to participate. His homework assignments, though frequent, aren't necessarily long or tedious. His grading criteria is incredibly clear and he gives great feedback. I really enjoyed this class.

He's a very good professor. He makes sure you're doing what you're supposed to, he genuinely cares for his students, and he wants you to succeed. He's always willing to work with you. End of semester is like 3 essays back to back, but we get clear feedback so we can stay on top of it. I would definitely take him again!

By far one of the most interesting and difficult English classes I have ever taken. The subject matter is much needed for todays political climate and more English teachers need to be like Cullen, more progressive. Would honestly take the same class again just by how interesting it was.

A bit awkward at times, but he's a very engaged and caring teacher. He genuinely wants his students to succeed and what they think. He's very lenient and understanding when giving extensions, but don't take advantage of it. Few lengthy papers, frequent homework but usually takes about an hour, and fairly self explanatory and simple.

Great teacher. Chris is helpful and listens to what you need help with. He gives good feedback on essays and makes many notes. He is also hilarious and has clear guidelines.

I'm beyond blessed to have had Chris as my instructor. Caring, thoughtful, and respectful would be the best way to describe him. In my opinion he is probably one of the best English teacher's I've had. He requires his students to develop advanced critical thinking skills which is important in the real world.

I've never had an English teacher that has created an environment and assignments I'm proud and invested in. The workload is somewhat heavy but not a drag at all. The content is relatable and gives students food for thought and a real image of today's society and issues that help better our focus and though into assignments. Worth it!

Grateful to have to opportunity to be in not one, but two of Chris' classes. He fosters an irreplaceable classroom community that allows you to delve into hard, but necessary social justice issues. I would absolutely recommend making sure you take a class from Chris at SRJC.

Great and lenient teacher. Chris comes off as a pal, but is also clearly intelligent and passionate about his job. Course work can be demanding, but it's nothing you cannot handle with some effort. Super accessible outside of class because he's perpetually in his office grading papers. I wish I took more of his classes before graduating.

Chris was so awesome! He made the class engaging and fun. He touches. A lot of important issues that are happening in todays society. Theres a lot of class discussions and reading/writing but he keeps it fun. The books he has you read are amazing! Definitely read them all.

Chris is one of the best professors Ive ever had. Great class environment and discusses real world topics. Lots of work, but no busy work at all. Wrote five essays but a fairly easy grader. Highly reccomend this professor!

Chris's class was fantastic this semester and I would definitely take it again. He assigns a lot of homework, reading, and papers, but it is all interesting and not too difficult. Papers are based entirely on critical thinking. He fosters a great learning environment that allows you to dive into hard topics without backlash for speaking your mind.

No quizzes or tests. Remember to stay up to date with reading and annotating (which he checks every day). Very passionate about literature and wants you to succeed in the class. Took him for English 1A and 1B and enjoyed both classes very much! Just be sure to show up to every class because participation is key!

He is a good teacher that makes you want to work for things. I took him for 1B and there really was a great deal I was able to take away from it. I would recommend him to anyone, not just English majors.

Chris took a while for me to warm up to. He is very passionate about his job and wants to see students succeed. He is willing to work with students if he knows they are trying. No quizzes or tests, but makes sure you are following the reading (which there is quite a bit of.) This is a class I'll never forget taking.

JUST awesome

One of the best professors at SRJC

Chris is caring, understanding, and passionate. But, he is EXTREMELY liberal. If you are more right-leaning or even moderate, I do not recommend this class at all. Honestly, it sorta feels like indoctrination. He assigns a lot of reading and writing but grades easy on essays and homework. His class is democratic, he does not hold much power.

Very good teacher must take.

I almost dropped this class in the beginning due to the "political" content. I'm glad I didn't. Turned out to be my favorite class ever. What may seem like standard white-liberal-guilt talking points is actually truly amazing discussion. Not easy, but very interesting. You WILL learn how write. Most helpful and approachable teacher anywhere.

Well respected by students. Be aware that his classes are politically-oriented, so even english classes are centered around politics. Lots of reading and essays, but engaging and straight-forward. It truly is about the students for him.

Chris is the Best! I suck at English but I can honestly say I improved a lot in this class. There are 4 books you read and a couple of papers. There is also a couple of presentations and lengthy discussion boards. He's a pretty fair/easy grader. AS long as you do the work and show up, you should get an A. It is quite a bit of work at times though.

A lot of reading and participation in class. Most of his lectures are based on conversation between students rather than his own opinions.

Great guy. Is liberal, but is open minded. Will not shut you down if you have opposing views and he encourages respect and kindness in his classroom. There is a good amount of reading, but the material is quite interesting. Classes are enjoyable as they are mostly class discussions. Truly a great and caring person who care about our future.

Chris centers his class around discussion, rather than lecturing. He and his class are very liberal/progressive and while 'heavier' topics are discussed as long as everyone is professional and respectful: class is fantastic. As long as you do the work and show up/participate he is the teacher you want. As long as you want the A, you can get it.

Professor Chris encourages his students to focus on learning rather than worrying about grading. I really enjoyed the course readings and thought the subjects were really interesting. This professor makes learning fun and inspiring and thats something thats rare. Hes one of the good instructors.

Top-notch professor, highly recommend. We did little meditation/check-ins at the beginning of each class, he supports students, teaches in a way that includes everyone, is clear with grading and late policies, gives great feedback, and a very reasonable amount of homework. He wants his students to succeed! I would give 6/5 if I could.

Professor Cullen is a really good teacher. He gives extra time to turn in homework after the deadline given. Sometimes can be 2 extra days and four passes for an extra week. There will be a lot of reading.

I took his English 5 after taking his English 1A, but he was an amazing teacher. There were class discussions and provided light on topics that a lot of people would identify as uncomfortable. He is the kindest and most compassionate teacher I have met. My friend and I still talk about him today. If you have the privilege to take him, I would.

Chris is extremely kind, understanding, and approachable. We had a 1 minute mindful meditation before beginning class which was very much appreciated. You learn a lot from the short readings and the final is pretty easy and simple. you only get one assignment due every Friday, which is based on the readings assigned. He cares for his students :)

I had an incredibly pleasant experience with Chris last semester while taking one of my first Zoom courses at SRJC. Chris is extremely understanding, takes time for each of his students, and is one of those professors who really does CARE!

Chris is a very kind professor and he cares a lot. The biggest strength of his class is the feedback he gives on papers. Another plus is the group discussion. However, the structure of the class is very loose and it could become like a "blowoff" class.

Cullen is a very amicable professor who is flexible on things like due dates. Class policy is determined democratically at the beginning of the course, and generally speaking he respects the autonomy of his students. Lots of reading, but totally manageable if you communicate with him. Main focus of the course is on inter-sectionalism and racism.

Chris was an amazing professor and I'm so glad I was able to take him my first semester at SRJC. He was more than understanding if you were struggling and needed help. He was easy to reach outside of class as well which was great. Lots of work and reading, but if you attend class and keep up with homework and projects you will have no problems.

Chris is a great professor who cares a lot about his students. Definitely wants them to pass and learn something from his material. A little bit difficult but overall not too bad. There was a lot of reading and a couple of essays but some fun assignments. I very much recommend him.

Cullen is probably the most kind and understanding professor at the JC. He is willing to work around any deadline or challenge, given you communicate with him first. He changed my mind about school and education as a whole, by showing me there are professors out there that truly care about both the subjects they teach and students.

Chris Cullen is one of those rare professors that look at you as a human instead of a student. His lectures are very student oriented and a lot of the time the students are the one leading the discussion and its such an amazing experience. There is a lot of reading but every english class you will have that.

Chris generally wants his students to pass the class. He was one of the best teachers I had had. I highly recommend taking him as for English 1A if its you're a freshmen.

Chris is a very caring teacher who wants the students who take his class to pass and is very reachable outside of class. His class only focuses on the major assignments, with some minor assignments, and as long as you do most of those, you'll end with a passing grade.

Chris cares about every student in his class and wants them to succeed, he will provide help, guidance, and assurance at any time and is easily the most empathetic teacher I've had. There is a lot of reading (it is an English class) and a lot of writing, but so long as you meet the criteria he lays out and provide your own insight you'll do well.

Cullen is a great teacher! He cares about all his students and is super flexible with assignments. He understands our personal life outside of school and is super understanding. The assignments are not hard and the readings are not hard to read, they're really engaging. The essays are also not hard and are easy to write if you pay attention.

-Kind, understanding, and very intuitive with class's needs. -Class was very student orientated instead of teacher focused -Two books were needed for class, other readings provided by Chris. -5 major assignments, 3 of which were essays, but lots of mini assignments leading up to that -Overall great class great professor. Take Chris if you can!!

If you are looking for an inspirational professor, you have found him. even if your major is not for teaching he will make you fall in love with his commitment towards his students. is about time our professors start contributing to educational revolution.

Chris is lovely! He knows how to cultivate community in a classroom, and he really cares about his students. Participation in discussions each week is worth points, but it isn't enough to really harm your grade. Even if you are introverted and don't like speaking up in class (like me), Chris creates an environment that feels safe and welcoming.

Very good professor. He really knows what he's talking about and that becomes apparent after the first couple weeks. He definitely does not shy away from his political affiliation, but he ties it in with the course in a way that's extremely informative and enlightening. 10/10 experience.

Cullen was a really engaged and thoughtful teacher. Work was not hard at all and course load is manageble. Though, I feel at times we just had busy work. He cares about his students and always asks their opinion so the class can be ran by their choices. Overall, really good teacher and not to hard or overwhelming.

Chris is a great teacher and his class was very easy. I was able to pass this class with a 101% A+. You do a fair amount of reading and then after the book you read you write some sort of essay on it. His grading policy makes it very easy to get a high grade in the class as long as you show up to class and do your work.

He is a great instructor. The whole experience on his class was awesome. I would say that he gives a pretty decent amount of readings but they all are engaging and straightforward. If you are looking to improve your writing just go and ask him for feedback. He has a lot of experience but most of the time students don't ask him for more feedback.

A lot of reading in this class. He is awesome, understanding, approachable and involved. Heavily focused on social justice so do not take if you're not interested in that. Anyone can pass if you just do the work (pretty easy), attend class, and PARTICIPATE. Definitely recommend though, he is very caring and teaches you a lot!

I really really liked this class. Chris has a greart way of building community and challenging students to think through different perspectives.He's one of my favorite teachers I have had and it really shows how important teaching is to him.

I loved Chris! He really makes sure that all of his students are happy and healthy and doing well in his class. There is quite a bit of reading and annotations but nothing too challenging, the discussions in class were so enlightening and interesting. I definitely recommend Chris for English 5.

I loved Chris! He is such an amazing teacher and human! I took his English 1A class after being out of school for 3 years and I was really nervous because I hadn't been in class or even written an essay in so long. He makes the class really easy to follow and loves hearing his students opinions and perspectives on topics. Will forever recommend!

He genuinely wants to get to know you and has great communication skills. Since he provides a weekly link to his office hours availability, he's easily accessible. As long as you show up everyday whether it's tardy or not, complete the 5 major assignments, and actively participate in class discussions, you will pass with an A.

Super cool class that teaches about systematic oppression, along with in depth poc perspectives on race, gender, disability. He taught us not just how these systems are real but HOW THEY WORK which I've never learned in another class trying to tackle these things in a college class.

Easiest class I have ever taken.

TAKE HIS CLASS! He is truly an amazing teacher. He is easily the best teacher I have ever had. He truly cares for his students and wants to see them succeed. He offers all the help he can give. You learn important things about social justice & he is super passionate about making a change for the better and empowering his students to have a voice.

Prof. Cullen is the best! One of my absolute favorites, he's a very caring, well-educated professor. The material covered in the class is very thought-provoking, and you'll get a lot out of it. Peer review on essays is really helpful--and make sure you go to his office hours to talk about your essays, they're really beneficial! I'd 100% recommend.

Took 3 classes with Chris. He is incredibly understanding and flexible, and is committed to fostering a democratic space. Take advantage of Chris during office hours!

Chris is a great instructor, committed to a democratic style of teaching. Sure, it's east to get an A via participation but you will get out of the class what you put into it. It's a great opportunity to find your own writing style, safely discuss social justice issues and read important texts. His feedback during conferences is valuable!

Chris is an amazing professor! He genuinely cares about students and understands we have lives outside of college. If you enjoy active learning, this class is for you. The class is challenging, but if you keep up your effort, you could do well. Overall, I had a positive educational experience with him. I highly recommend his class! BTW ASMT R FUN!

He was a great professor and his assignments/reading were great options. I found discussions interesting as it brought up things of great concern within society. The semester flows smooth with an easy structure to follow. He allows us to be creative for our final. Overall a very caring professor and I would recommend.

One of the Best clases I've ever taken in my life. He is a professional caring and understanding professor. The class is deep and a bit sensitive on topic but the professor creates a great family environment to help you get comfortable and learn. Just a great class !! Not hard just make sure you do the readings. His organization is great too.

I learned so much in English 5 with Chris. Most days it didn't seem like being taught but more like learning with, if that makes sense. Chris involves the class in all of the decisions, you definitely have a voice and are listened to. I learned so much in this class. I highly recommend Chris as an instructor.

Chris is truly a compassionate professor. He cares for student success. Our class over the summer of 2025 felt unique in the way we all interacted and communicated with each other with open arms. I would say this class was pretty flexible and lenient, but a great learning experience as well-- especially with the topics we discussed. Great class!

Great teacher, lots of reading and writing, but major writing assignments are just graded on completion. Interesting topics and books.

Chris is a great English C1000 professor, would DEF take again for English C1001 if it didn't conflict with my schedule. Understands personal circumstances, everything is graded solely on completion (as long as you tried), lots of reading - doable & he gives time in class, points for attendance & participating, class discussions most days

Chris is an okay "teacher" He forces uncomfortable conversations, which is a good thing but just be aware. There is absolutely no teaching being done. The whole semester you will talk amoung your classmates and get info groups everyday. Also sit far away from him, he spits when he talks and you will be in the SPLASH ZONE.

Very communitive with the class and genuinely cares about students. Thought provoking material and engaging assignments.