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“Potts was hard but towards the end he was an amazing professor”
ENG110 - 5.0 rating“I strongly believe that Potts is one of the best ENGLISH professors at DH”
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Thought he was a student when I first saw him lol He's friendly. He's a funny guy. Doesn't pass you easily, so prepare to read like you've never read before. And he looks, talks, and smiles like Crispin Glover except with big blue eyes (:
I had Potts during Summer and he teaches very well. he is clear, funny, and helpful, and will make sure the class isn't boring. The lecture will be long sometimes and does grade hard on essays, but in the end its worth it. If you would really like to learn English, I'd recommend to take him.
I had Potts during Summer and he teaches very well. he is clear, funny, and helpful, and will make sure the class isn't boring. The lecture will be long sometimes and does grade hard on essays, but in the end its worth it. If you would really like to learn English, I'd recommend to take him.
Great teacher! Funny guy, likes telling stories about weird situations he's been in to entertain the class. He enjoys learning something new from all his students. Will definitely help you write killer essays. If you are ever lost, he will guide you through everything. I've learned so many great tips in writing a good college essay from him (:
Awesome!
I had Potts during summer and he is the best! The way he teaches is great. A lot of reading but keeps it interesting! take him if you have the chance!
Great professor!
Go to class and do the reading! I initially thought this class was going to be difficult and it was! However, he gives you the tools needed to succeed. Listen and include everything he wants when it comes to the essays. Read the reading assignments and stay on top of the work. I got an A
I honestly thought his class was boring and he would talk about things that were off topic at times. I did not care for him as a person, but he was a decent teacher.
The most difficult essay standards to meet. Be prepare to do a lot of reading. Your essays has to impressive him or else you'd get a bad grade regardless if it's written well. He's a laid back guy, just a very hard critic and grader.
Potts is the chillest teacher I have met so far. The conversations in class were mind blowing. Be prepare to open your imagination and don't be discouraged by his hard writing standards. He grades harshly for your own good. Definitely take his class if you actually want to learn how to become a better writer.
One of the best professors I have had. He wants to make writers out of each and everyone of his students. He will help you out if you need it just go to office hours. Lets you re-do some of the essays and turn them in by finals to get a better grade. awesome professor.
Amazing professor! I enjoyed his class a lot. At first you feel as if it will be a lot of work but he helps you get through it. He really wants each and every one of his students to succeed and be good writers. Definitely go to his office hours because he is very helpful!
Potts was the best professor ever. I highly recommend everyone to take his english class. Some work is tough but very worth it. The course was clear, chances to revise papers, always helpful. Make sure you take advantage of his office hours, it is very helpful. Great guy, and sense of humor. TAKE HIM!
This class was the BEST English class that I've had on campus thus far. When you ask for help, YOU GET IT! He takes his time in office hours even if others are waiting. He gives you the grade that you deserves. He comes at writing from a different. Try writing a narrative with an implied (unstated) thesis....
Potts is truly a great professor, he really does care for his students to learn. Make sure you try to engage in discussion, he finds that very important and it's very relevant in his class. He's also a pretty tough grader, but he really does help you when it comes to writing. I found his class very interesting, you really do learn A LOT.
Great teacher. Always willing to clarify and help. Overall cool guy and would definitely take again.
Mr. Potts is simply the best. The readings he assigns are challenging but meaningful, and so are the essays and projects. He really cares. He also expects only the very best from you. The "students" who gave him a bad rating here weren't up to the challenge. He WON'T fail you if you disagree with him. Be logical and clear in your writing.
Great professor. Do all the readings and always go to his offices hours and you'll get an A!
He is amazing. I learned so much from this class and it's not only about writing essays. If you're up for the challenge, take his class and you'll love him.
Going into Professor Potts's class I did not expect much, he inspired me to excel in my academics. This course will not be easy if you don't attendpay attention in class (he rarely takes role). If you put minimal effort in the class you can pass with at CB, he challenges you to excel and strive: he does this through essays and other assignments.
All I can really say is wow. He was a real amazing professor I've had in my only two years of attendance at CSUDH. He is probably the only one so far that has really taught well. He is very clear on what he wants on his assignments. He likes to tell stories sometimes and he is very inspirational. Would recommend. He's not bad to the eyes either (:
Passionate about CSUDH and a really great guy. Doesn't appreciate people being absent.
The English gods sent Potts to teach at CSUDH. He is one of the best. He cares so much about his students. I will say he is a tough grader but with good reasons. He gives phenomenal feedback. It really does help. He lets students revise 2-3 essays and if you're good, he will let you revise them all. So helpful during office hours. He is pretty hot
Professor Potts is the best professor to take for ENG 350. All his essays are in class essays and he gives out a midterm and times you like the GWAR/GWE. He gives the best tips and advice to prepare you for the GWE/Co-Comp . His essays are challenging, but it's okay he lets you revise your essays. He is so caring. He truly wants you to succeed.
Alot of people complain about Potts tough grading. I'm horrible with English and I ended up as his top student. At times he could offend you in ways but he's very funny. I learn different types of writing and I improved in my essays. Pop culture was very interesting to learn in his class. Take this class if you want a challenge.
Professor Potts is the best professor to take for ENG 350. He really helped me improve my writing and gave me confidence. He gives lots of advice and tips to prepare you for the Co-Comp . His essays are challenging, but he lets you revise your essays so take the revisions serious. He cares about his students and truly wants you to succeed.
I loved his class! He really understands and appreciates your writing. We did have a a lot of essays but they were all fun to write because we used different styles. We also were able to decide on what exacly we wanted to talk about!
The best English professor in my opinion at CSUDH! I have taken at least courses with him. He creates a great environment for students to learn. He presents the material in a manner which makes students eager to engage! If you haven't taken a course with him yet. Do it you will NOT regret it.
Professor Potts is a outstanding professor would definitely take him again. I took him for ENG 111 and his assignments were very intriguing and his lectures were always interesting. As well he shows his concern for his students and their progress. He wants the best for all his students.
I strongly believe that Potts is one of the best ENGLISH professors at DH! I suck at writing but his tough criticism and great, clear, feedback help improve my writing skills. He's funny and has the most crazy, hilarious stories ever!! I REALLY RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR!
Potts is the best teacher I have ever had. He is obviously very familiar with his subject and teaches it very well and is just a really nice guy. The class is somewhat difficult, as he expects a lot from the essays, but he works with you to make sure they're what he's looking for. If you put in the work, you will do well.
Professor Potts made ENG 350 easy and always asked the class if they have any questions/concerns. He gave students the opportunity to be creative in his essays. You can even revise the essay based on his remarks he writes on them and resubmit it to get a better score. The prompts arent hard & they dont have to be super long either.
Potts was good professor but would be a great professor if he kept you updated on your grade on in a while. The whole time I wasn't sure what grade I had in that class. We did our finals in groups, which are optional. No essays, just make sure to read when he does give you readings. He likes it when the class praticpates and gives him feedback.
He's really chill and funny and loves to help you as long as you show that you care. He doesn't give more than necessary work and his grading scale is quite easy. He's easy to work with.
Potts was hard but towards the end he was an amazing professor. I got an A and honestly it's really easy as long as you put dedication into your essays. People tend to complain but honestly they're just lazy. Trust me I suck at writing but all he wants is dedication into your essays, that's it! Take him you won't regret it!
Potts is very passionate about what he is teaching. He's cool but he is a though grader. Do not slack. If you are bad in English writing DON'T take this class. If you aren't good at essays, DON'T take his class. He really expects for his students to be creative, participate, and put the effort into writing. 6 essays, 2 Co-ops as midterm and final
Potts is an amazing professor, he cares about his students. He gives extra credit, and allows for up to 2 re-writes. He is accessible after class and through e-mail if you need help with papers or just to bounce ideas off him. The writings are interesting, as well as the readings he had us do.
Potts was one of the best professors Ive ever had. Hes kind of like a cat, in the sense that you dont get his approval immediately. You work for it, but its worth it. As long as you genuinely try, youll do well in the class. Plus, he gives the most amazingly clear feedback. Take his class!
Its hard but hard in a good way.
One of the best professors I've met at DH. The work can be a load but if you get it done in the time that is given, you will be able to pass the class. Being in a pandemic, he was very understanding and was communicating with his students. 100% would recommend.
Potts was amazing. It was his first time teaching Children's literature but I really enjoyed his class. There is a lot of reading but the texts are not bad. We always discuss what we read in class so you can add notes to your reading log. I recommend doing your reading logs and readings because you will need it for midterm and 2 writing pieces.
Potts was amazing! He taught Children's Literature for the first time. He leads the class into great discussions. I suggest you keep up with logs because you will need to post a few examples into your papers. He is caring and so respectful. TAKE HIM.
took this professor for literature and popular culture, it was a decent class. Be prepared to READ and you must keep up with the readings! Attendance is necessary. There were two big papers Midterm and Final! You can find all the books online!!! A few articles to read but overall as long as u read the material you'll be fine.
Potts has been one of the best English professors I've ever had. You're only graded by 4 essays, two of which are just going over the reading log he assigned. He loves when the class participates in the group discussions so make sure you read what he gives you. It was a very relaxed class and he had very interesting lectures.
Such a great professor! It is a pleasure to have him as a professor in Dominguez hills and I advice that if you have a chance you should take him! So understanding towards his student both and tries his best to be helpful. Truly a great experience in his class :)
Like the class just not the teacher.
Dr Potts clearly intelligent professorial and an expert however it's not a very linear "English" class and I really didn't like the material nor the professor
There were never any specific ways to write and he always was talking about mult-imodal and was explaining and discussed different writing theories and he was also going through his doctorate program really tdid not enjoy the class and definitely didn't enjoy his instruction!
He's very idiosyncratic and frequently talks in circles and only Potts understands; was discombobulated because he was doing a PhD at the same time He's a genius no doubt and what was taught wasn't practical but very idea-abstract so much so that I was lost and confused
Ignore the haters. Potts is brilliant. If you have a brain and a refined sense of humor, you'll appreciate him. He's eccentric in a good way and unapologetically himself. He cares deeply about his students and the subjects he teaches. He makes a real effort to be fair and reasonable. His lectures and anecdotes are great. Take him!
Ignore the haters Yes Potts is smart If you have smarts and a polished sense of humor, you'll appreciate his eccentric eccentric in a way unapologetically himself. He cares deeply about his ideas his students & makes a real effort to be fair and reasonable. What's difficult is his class curriculum and how eccentric his ideas and implementation are
class is kinda easy as long as you put effort into it. However, he's never clear on anything, and doesn't believe in "the right answer". BUT I WANT THE RIGHT ANSWER! I don't want some fake philosophical idea of kindness. Makes you present as well and if you are doing well on it he begins to add to it and takes up the class. If you are lucky NOT REC
would say if you don't want to learn then this is the professor for you, beware however of the amount of stress he will give you. He is very unclear in his grading. He didn't give out a regular final or midterm but rather for the final he had us calculate our grade and go up to help and convince him to bump up our grade. This class was a nightmare!
However, he's never clear on anything, and doesn't believe in "the right answer". BUT I WANT THE RIGHT ANSWER! I don't want some fake philosophical idea of kindness. Makes you present as well and if you are doing well on it he begins to add to it and takes up the class. If you are lucky.
He didn't spend a week discussing the syllabus. Instead, we dove right into the material. He told us to read it online. When I realized he would not spend time on the syllabus in class, I stopped going. I took this for an easy A and got an E.
Always seems like he woke up on the wrong side of the bed. he's quite hard to understand most times and seems quite eccentric idiosyncratic to students when they ask questions as if they are animals and he's the trainer DH needs a rain check on many of their professors, especially this one. Ask him about music he'll talk for hours if you're lucky;)
Professor fails to support students' success through unfair grading difficult standards and practices incongruent with contemporary teaching practices Has bullied students staff faculty for 20 + years hypocritical corrupt parks handicapped wears short tight fitting and his motto of students can wait very authoritarian HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!
if you enjoy daily group discussions, this class might be it for you. Just prepare for your input. I felt neutral about it, discussions are mandatory but made me prefer independent work. Essays are really important, missing one can hurt your grade, and he uses a custom rubric to critique. Attendance is mandatory, with absences can lower your grade.
Weirdly eccentric individual, in a good way. His lectures are always interesting. He has bi-weekly quizzes that are taken outside of class, these are based entirely on lecture notes. Homework assignments are unrelated to lecture. If you want a funny and passionate professor, he's your guy. My one piece of advice is take good notes.
He is an eccentric and very inspirational professor with such a kind spirit. DO NOT let the haters stray you away from his wonderful personality. Don't get me wrong his class is difficult and you will have to read a lot, however, if you pay attention and don't procrastinate you will be just fine. Test are based on lectures so take notes. :p
Avoid this professor if possible. While somewhat entertaining, his rigid unorthodox teaching style and attitude make this class a frustrating experience. Consider using unstuckstudy for better study prep.
In this class, doing your readings is important. Quizzes are easy if you do the readings. Essays are easy if you're a good writer. Lectures are a bit long tedious and boring, but he is kind and caring. A + Attendance is mandatory. Not a harsh grader, but neither an easy A. Do all the work, easy B. Can do a C if you attend mostly...
Avoid this professor if possible. While somewhat entertaining, his rigid teaching style and dismissive attitude make this class a frustrating experience. Consider using unstuckstudy for better study prep. Homework assignments are unrelated to lecture.
This one will be different depending on each student. For me personally, I didnt not enjoy his teaching style it wasnt for me his quizs are fine, but the style is not for me. No real notes no textbook. Hes a funny and nice professor, but like I said the teaching style is not for me.
Avoid this professor's course if possible. He's knowledgeable but his idiosyncrasies of grading and weirdness with grading behavior can ruin the learning experience. Try using unstuck study AI and other study resources to stay on top of the material.
Amazing guy great professor
He is a really good professor I took him for 108 and now in 109. He is willing to help you out and gives amazing feedback he will not let you fail he always wants people to succeed. Overall amazing professor.
I had the privilege of taking this professor last semester. He is an exceptional teacher whose passion makes every lecture engaging. His strictness adds authenticity, and he clearly outlines assignments & offers helpful hints for the textbook. His commitment to our growth is evident through opportunities to improve our grades during office hours.
Amazing professor
There is a lot of work, there are quizzes, essays, and discussion every week. The essays all have to be at least several pages long, with hard grading and can rarely get full credit for assignments. There are many mistakes on assignments and quizzes that make it difficult to understand what the professor wants. I would not take this class again.!!!
Homework but no real review of all the homework, quizzes, or exams. So good luck learning from your mistakes. Poor use of time, some classes would end early and the next one would go over. S he's not mean, or rude, or trying to be difficult. he clearly knows the material. he just has doesn't have teaching skills.
Pretty much have to teach yourself. The writing assignment is easy and boring. Class is generally useless, but prof doesnt teach anything really
much better professor in person, as tech is difficult for Potts. Be prepared for a lot of course content and confusing grading criteria. As a person, Potts cares about students if you give him a reason to. Has favorites If you have any problem be sure to reach out, it will NOT help in the long run tho. Failed got cronies to FAIL NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
much have to teach yourself. The writing assignment is easy and boring. Class is generally useless, but prof doesnt teach anything really funny lame and nerdy all at the same time tries hard being a friend not a teacher.
The writing assignment is easy and boring. Class is generally useless, but prof doesnt teach anything really funny lame and nerdy all at the same time tries hard being a friend not a teacher.
The writing assignment is easy and boring. Class is generally useless, but prof doesnt teach anything really funny lame and nerdy all at the same time tries hard being just a friend not a teacher.
The writing assignment is easy and boring. Class is generally useless, but prof doesnt teach anything really funny lame and nerdy all at the same time tries hard being just a friend not a teacher!!
Hart is a fair teacher. He grades harsh, but I found him to be more fair than other egotistical teachers I've had who want you to regurgitate what they say in papers. Hart is passionate about poetry and he makes you interested in the subject. Nice guy.!
POTTS is a fair teacher. He grades harsh, but I found him to be more fair than other egotistical teachers I've had who want you to regurgitate what they say in papers. Hart is passionate about poetry and he makes you interested in the subject. Nice guy.!
Due dates are unclear, topics are posted out of order, and the info within each module has no relevance to the assignments. he's disorganized, and “teaching” this class is probably just a means of passive income for Prof. p. You even grade yourself, so good luck knowing if you understand the material— because he does not provide goodrubrics either.
Professor is a big time NO. DONT TAKE HER CLASS-SAVE YOURSELF AND YOUR TIME. During the lectures, he will talk about irrelevant topics (because he is irrelevant) and will decide whether to have a quiz or not based on participation. Additionally, due dates for assignments and ESSAYS are nearer than expected, so you HAVE to watch out for that.
goooood could give POTTS a 0 instead of a 1, I would. His instructions on the essays and thesis of what he wants is always changing. I got a 0 on my prompt that HE provided for the class, and at office hours, he couldn't understand hid own prompt. he leaves minimal feedback, would NOT recommend, save your money and time from this professor.NOFRFR!
I see that Professor Potts has a low rating I do not know why he is an amazing teacher. I took LITERATURE AND POP CULTURE WITH HIM AND THE ONLY THING I RECOMMEND IS TO USE POST IT ALL OVER YOUR BOOK. KEEP TRACK OF THE STORY AND YOU WILL SUCCEED. ANOTHER AND GET A AUDIBLE we read the android dream of electric sheep and Frankenstein
Professor Potts is very knowledgeable and an okay lecturer. His grading is fair as long as you do what he asks and is definitely required. He practically lives on campus so he is easy to access and can talk to you about almost anything I just didn't like the class nor the Professor Sorry
recommend reading reviews from his classes at DH since they seem to be more realistic. I took this class and though I would say that the work throughout the semester was nothing super hard; he was a pretty, pretty harsh grader, very disorganized, and his instructions were very vague He seems like a great person but as a professor sadly not so much
goooood could give POTTS a 0 instead of a 1, I would. His instructions on the essays and thesis of what he wants is always changing. I got a 0 on my prompt that HE provided for the class, and at office hours, he couldn't understand hid own prompt. he leaves minimal feedback, would NOT recommend, save your money and time from this professor.NOFRFR!!
Very organized syllabus. My writing skills have been strengthened after taking this course. He provides all reading materials- NO need to buy a book! I appreciated that assignments were open for resubmission for a better grade. Visit the writing center, read assignment instructions carefully and follow them!!! you will pass the class.
I had him for ENG 108-09, and I think that he's the best English professor out there. He's funny, attentive and caring. He only gives out about 5 assignments per semester but they are helpful in the real world. Just keep track of them if you plan on taking him. Participation matters for his class, and always come with the material read! Good luck!
Very easy easy class. He is very eccentric and unfortunately is very biased on a lot of sociopolitical problems. Sometimes just out-right misinformed. If you challenge his viewpoint he says he's right and "that he agrees to disagree".He is silent on situations of injustice and spreads extreme misinformation that could bring harm to certain minority
but he cares about his students. It is difficult to follow along in his rambling lectures and honestly tests are over the totality of everything covered in the lectures no optimal. There is no clear way to study for anything in this class,
Not a good professor. He could not give examples to help students understand the lesson. he almost always said, "I'm sorry. My brain isn't working now." And then he assigned out of the box tasks. As a result, they had poor scores, and many students failed NOT RECOMMEND deadlines too tight doesn't budge expectations vague and isn't linear traditiona
good guy and his assignments are doable. The only thing I can really say is his terrible attendance policy. I racked up like 7 absences for emergencies and got a B-
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! 🥹gets upset when you ask him questions. Like he actually gives attitude. It's crazy. And he drones on in his lecture and tends to get lost😭 so unless you can tolerate boring lectures then his class is basically self-taught. His reviews are not reliable, so make sure you do the homework too. If you're taking him, good luck🫡
I LOVE THIS CLASS IF I COULD TAKE THIS CLASS EVERY SEMESTER, READ FRANKENSTEIN & do android dream of electric sheep's. ONE THING THAT HELPED ME WAS DAILY LOGS ABOUT WHAT I FELT WHAT I THOUGHT WHAT I WAS IMAGINING WHEN READING THAT CHAPTER I FOLLOWED IT BY AUDIO. READ THE CHAPTER BEFORE CLASS there's about three or four papers no test
humor is funny but when you're being serious and wanting to know the answer to a question, he is very indirect or talks to you like your remedial. His instructions are heavily vague and all over the place. The material is NOT hard. He makes it harder than it has to be. do NOT take him.
Super funny and chill dude as you get to know him. You only get 4 papers the whole semester and unlimited resubmissions. Very easy to get an A as long as you follow the rubric and it's clear you're trying. Don't use chatgpt though because he will know and fail you. He caught a few people that did. Just try and you'll be good. Go to office hours too
goooood could give POTTS a 0 instead of a 1, I would. His instructions on the essays and thesis of what he wants is always changing. I got a 0 on my prompt that HE provided for the class, and at office hours, he couldn't understand hid own prompt. he leaves minimal feedback
Potts was one of the best instructors I took for my 1st semester at csudh. Potts helped proofread discovery sheet 2.
His instructions for essays and theses are inconsistent or frequently changing.He is frequently cited as a tough grader who may leave minimal feedback on assignments. While some find him hilarious and his lectures amazing, others describe his teaching as "lecture heavy" and feel he lacks traditional teaching skills despite knowing the material well
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
71%
Textbook Required
14%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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B
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-1.22 avg changeRatings by Course
ENG95
5.0
(2)ENG-230
5.0
(2)ENG109
4.9
(10)ENG110
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(6)ENG305
3.7
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111
4.8
ENGLISH111
4.8
ENG307
4.3
ENG111
4.0
ENG308
4.0