4.9

Dan Barlow

English - Saddleback College

4.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
99%
Would Retake
146
Reviews
4.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

99%

Would Retake

146

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What Students Say

professor barlow is hands down one of the best teachers I have had so far at saddleback

ENG1A - 5.0 rating

Extraordinarily down to earth professor; Dr

ENG1A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

47%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 129 grades
Most common grades:
A (86)
A+ (21)
B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 130 reported grades
A: 86
A+: 21
B+: 7
A-: 5
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Gives good feedback (81)
Caring (71)
Clear grading criteria (64)
Respected (40)
Accessible outside class (30)
Inspirational (28)
Get ready to read (23)
Participation matters (18)
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Ratings by Course

ENGL1B

5.0

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ENGLISH1A

5.0

(3)

ENG390

5.0

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ENG2001A

5.0

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ENG11000

5.0

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ENGL1B

3.0

ENGLISH1A

3.0

ENG1B10190

3.0

ENG390

2.5

ENG1B

2.4

Reviews (146)
4.0
3.0
ENG1A
Oct 3, 2017
Would take again

He is helpful. I will take class with him again for sure.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Best Professor of all time! Super Dope! Show up everyday and you get an automatic A on the Final.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Thanks for a great semester

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Barlow makes writing essays both enjoyable and easy. He is always there to help, and there is never any surprises. I said attendance is mandatory, but that's only because if you show up every day, you automatically pass the final- don't even have to show up. Definitely take this professor if you have the chance.

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Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1B
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

This class has been life-changing for me. I learned a lot and had fun from start to finish. So grateful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENGLISH1A
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!! Prof Barlow is the absolute BEST professor you will ever have. There is always a paper to work on, but he will help you along the way. He instilled confidence in me I didn't know I was capable of. This class is easy if you are respectful, come to class, and do the work. The work is not the easiest, but totally worth it!!!! BEST

Inspirational
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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher I've had in college so far. Super nice guy. Very helpful. Taught me more about writing than any of my high school teachers did. Does assign a lot of essays (about one every three weeks maybe), but guides you through them all and makes the assignments so much easier to interpret. Highly recommend this class.

Gives good feedback
Tests? Not many
Would take again
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

The second best teacher I ever had during my career as a student. Professor Barlow is a kind and personable man who loves what he does and is happy to be teaching. A teacher who is passionate about what they do makes all of the difference and this is no more clear than in his teaching style. If you are taking English 1A, you need to take him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

Extraordinarily down to earth professor; Dr. Barlow helps you analyze and understand the material and topics in the class through genuinely interesting lectures and other media sources. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS IF IT'S OPEN. ITS INTERESTING, YOU LEARN ALOT, AND BY NO MEANS IS IT HARD

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGLISH1A
Grade: A+
Feb 8, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG200
Grade: A
May 30, 2018
Would take again

Daniel is the real GOAT. He is super chill, inteligent, creative, well spoken and is an excelent teacher in every edge. He makes the writting process enjoyable. You can also have an intelectual talk with him which makes him unique. He is a must take professor. No wonder why he has recognitions as best teacher and writter. Best teacher ever.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG200
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow was great! His class was online (English 200) and was one of the best online courses i've taken! He is very understanding and gives back great feedback on assignments that needed help. I wish he had more online classes!! Homework wise, the workload wasn't nearly as "heavy" as I thought. Overall, he was an awesome English teacher!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG390
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

Dan Barlow is an amazing professor and I highly recommend taking him at any chance you get.

Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG200
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

I would definitely recommend Professor Barlow for English 200 Online. He was very clear with assignments and available for questions via email. He gives great feedback on Essays, which really helped me grow in my writing. 10/10! *Note: $0 textbook cost!

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5.0
2.0
ENG200
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow was super easy to ask questions and get ahold of. Genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Take his class! There were a total of 6 essays but 2 or 3 were combining the previous 2.

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Respected
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4.0
2.0
ENG200
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

I was told by friends this pre-req was more difficult than 1A, but I enjoyed this class. We touched on interesting topics, and definitely kick started my thinking process this first semester back in school.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
ENG200
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

I took the online class as it worked best for my schedule. Professor Barlow is super helpful and gives great feedback on the papers. Overall I feel that my writing ability has improved from taking this class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG200
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2019
Would take again

When I was taking his class (ENG 200) online, there was a set routine for every week so it made it easy to plan how to do the work throughout the class. He also provides extra help outside of the class whether it's for a paper or a different assignment! I genuinely enjoyed his class and he made me feel more confident in my writing. One of my favs !

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Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow was a great online teacher! Definitely recommend to anyone. I love writing and English so it was a super easy class for me. Trust me though, you do not have to be an expert to take this course. Super fair grader, and will give you really good feedback. Sets you up for success.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
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5.0
3.0
ENG200
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

i loved having this instructor! i took his english 200 course online and he made sure to give good feedback, as well as make sure that the assignments set you up well for writing the actual essay. hes also easily accessible via email, responds in a timely manner. he seems super nice and i would have loved to have taken the class in person!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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5.0
2.0
ENG390
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2019
Would take again

Professor Dan is beyond amazing! very helpful instructor, very clear on what to expect on quizzes, and very respectful. I have never thought that I would like writing essays, but he made me like it. I learned a lot. Strongly recommend taking his class. You'll earn what you work for ;)

Respected
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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is an outstanding teacher. He is very clear in his directions, understanding if you have questions, and helpful with the announcements and messages he sends out. There is no busy work in his class, every discussion board and reading relates to the upcoming paper. Typical discussion boards every week and 4 papers for the semester.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

As long as you do all the work, you will pass! He is really helpful and makes each discussion board a helpful tool to write your essays.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1B
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow was the most caring professor Ive ever had! He will go out of his way to reach out to you if you miss an assignment. It is an easy A if you just do all the work! Thanks professor Barlow!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1B
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a great teacher. Hes very caring and has pretty interesting discussions. We had to read a book for class but he provided it for free, you just had to pick it up in his office. His discussions were pretty interesting and focused mainly on music and feminist ideas. I highly recommend!!

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
May 10, 2019
Would take again

This professor is very easy to communicate with, which is awesome for an online class. He gives great feedback, and makes sure that everyone knows what is going on in the class, and encourages you and makes sure you aren't too stressed. I had a tournament during the semester and he was very willing to give me extra time on one of the essays. Caring

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 13, 2019
Would take again

professor barlow is hands down one of the best teachers I have had so far at saddleback. Take his class you wont regret it!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: B+
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Overall a great teacher who takes his time to talk to you in case you have a question. A positive person with a great sense of humor

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
May 15, 2019
Would take again

A very nice teacher is easy to communicate with the students.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors that I've ever had. The readings are very interesting which makes essays easier to write. Emails are always answered extremely quickly. Take this professor if you can!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1B
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Take Barlow!! The reading assignments are all interesting and the discussion boards prepared me for the essays. Barlow is caring and responds in a timely manner.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is the BEST!! Work on discussion boards helps as preparation for essays. He is very responsive with emails and gives excellent feedback. ASK if you need guidance, you will be given the help quickly and thoroughly. Only regret that I couldn't take the class in person and had to do online.

Gives good feedback
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Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 18, 2019
Would take again

Barlow was such an amazing professor! He is super caring and really cares about the success of his students. There are about 8 essays that he will give you enough time in class to work on them. If you have good attendance, you won't have to take the final and you'll get an automatic A. Overall a great and thoughtful teacher that I would take again!

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Inspirational
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5.0
1.0
ENG1A
May 22, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is an excellent teacher. I like his dynamic teaching method. He cares about his students, their performance, and their success. I am glad that I took his class last in spring.

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Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENG2001A
Grade: A
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Hes amazing, chill, & cares for his students. Took his class online for Eng. 200 in the fall & 1A in the spring and got an A in both. Easy grader and very approachable. Lots of reading & lots of essays, but if you show up and listen clearly, youlI pass. If youre on time for each class &/or miss 4 or less days of class, you dont take the final.

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Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1B
May 29, 2019
Would take again

What a wonderful Professor.. the course material was interesting and engaging, essay requirements were not unreasonable and every discussion board had a purpose in preparing for the essay. I highly recommend this Professor to anyone taking ENG 1B online.

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Participation matters
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5.0
1.0
ENG11000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2019
Would take again

He is amazing!!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is an awesome teacher. Hes fun, cares about students, and doesnt give you boring assignments. When you read or work in something for his class, hes really trying to get you to think and open your mind, and I learned a lot from it!

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Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Barlow is one of the best Professors I came across at Saddleback. He gives interesting papers to read, very understanding if you submit something late. I would have gotten an A but didn't have the time to re-write an essay due to 17 units and full time work with a toddler. He is excellent! I am taking 1B with him next semester!

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

Best English teacher I could have had. Incredible professor, you won't regret taking his class he makes every class supper fun and just incredible to be in. He provides all of the reading material on canvas, and there is a total of 5 essays to be written throughout the semester.

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Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher--highly recommend. Assignments are interesting and clear. Gives great feedback and encouragement. An overall positive experience.

Gives good feedback
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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

He was one of the best professors I've ever had! His class is definitely an easy A if you read over the material (which isn't a lot). He actually cares about your success in his class, he wants to help you.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

One of the best English professors ever! Extremely passionate about English and engages students very well. Gives amazing feedback on essays and will help you with your essays if you ask for it! Class is really fun to be in. He's really sweet and caring about every student. I have never met anyone so caring about students success. He is truly a gem

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

best teacher ive ever had at saddleback. He helps you out a lot and gives you really good feedback on essays.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
May 10, 2020
Would take again

I took it online, and he made class very easy to understand. He planned out his lessons very well and really enjoys teaching the subject. The class online consists of reading, writing discussions, and writing essays. He gives great comment and feedback on your essay. He tells you what you did and right & what needs improvement.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Would take again

If there is a single bad review about professor Barlow here, they need to revaluate their entire life. I this his class online but Ive never met a professor that is so devoted and caring, it makes me want to cry. There are 5 essays which in my opinion were easy because the material was interesting! Good feedback easy A!THIS IS YOUR GUY

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1B
Grade: C
May 23, 2020
Would take again

Professor Barlow was absolutely amazing and so caring, and inspirational! He really cares about ALL his students, and wants them to all succeed. ��

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

He was amazing! I did take him in summer online and thought it would be a lot but no. Honestly if you do all the reading, discussion boards, and essays you can get an essay A. No heavy grading but great feedback. Plus the essay prompt are interesting so you will want to write!

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5.0
4.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

He is an amazing professor and really helped me strengthen my writing skills! Because of him, I have seen so much improvement in my writing. Professor Barlow is extremely organized and gets back to emails quickly. He is always willing to go the extra mile for students and is so helpful!

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Barlow is the best! There are 5 essays throughout the semester. The discussion boards are always related to the essays and make it so much easier. As long as you do all of the work on time, there is no way you wouldn't get an A. He is also super accomodating with extensions.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Barlow was an amazing teacher, always on top of putting in grades and always sent out messages for updates when assignments were due. 100% would take again.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Barlow is the first English course I have taken, and I actually really enjoyed the class. There is 5 essay that but the build and material you learn for each one are pretty interesting. It's an easy A if you just put in a little effort. I highly recommend Professor Barlow.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Barely any test, amazing teacher 1000/10 would recommend

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5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Weekly readings with a discussion board and responses about those readings. Five essays in between. These assignments were interesting, relevant, and progressed you to be better at analysis and writing. Barlow gave great feedback, and you had to work to get an A. I definitely improved and feel better prepared for college writing.

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5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Barlow is an awesome professor. I took this class strictly online but would have liked to have met him in person. He made the topics enjoyable to learn.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: C
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Honestly wish I had Barlow in real life, such an amazing teacher and is really there to help his students succeed.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2021
Would take again

I became a better writer as a result of his class. Assignments were engaging, well thought out, and built upon previous lessons. Replying to the discussion boards is important, and feedback from other students and the professor were helpful in gradually improving my papers and expanding my knowledge of writing.

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4.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 24, 2021
Would take again

Online/Covid. Reading/music video assignments at the beginning were DRY & outdated. Once you get past that, it's a great class. One that builds for sure. Stick with it, respond to the weekly discussion boards, do the 5 essays and you're good! He gives great feedback. Take this class if you like writing, but know writing is NOT your future. ;)

4.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

Really good instructor. Super caring and really does the most for his students. Grades easy as long as you follow directions.

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Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow is so amazing and kind. He really helps you strengthen your writing and cares about your success. He responds to emails quickly and provides a helpful, thoughtful response. There are 4 essays and all the discussion boards you do throughout the class prepare you for the essays.

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Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

He is the best !

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow is nice and helpful. He responds to emails quickly and is always willing to help answer questions you may have. My writing skills have improved immensely as a result of this class. There are discussion boards and 4 essays; he doesnt just assign random work, each lesson pertains to future assignments. By far the best professor!! :)

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5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

In a simple word, I can say, outstanding professor. He cares about his students and pretty modern instructor that bring new subjects to your attention to work on. He tried hard to motivate you and support your new knowledge by all means. I am so happy that I got a chance to take this great class. Thank you, professor.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2021
Would take again

Amazing teacher who showed to really care for his students even while being a full online class. Every assignment built a top the last one and made it very easy to understand what was going on in the class without tons of busy work. Great class and grades fair. Recommend 100%!

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

WOW! TAKE PROFESSOR BARLOW! He is so caring and responds to emails very quickly. He gives very helpful feedback. All the homework and discussion boards help you with the essays so there is no busy work. One of the BEST teachers I have ever had. Also learned so much without being stressed out. AMAZING PROFESSOR.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

I took English 1A and 1B with Professor Barlow and Id say hes been the best english teacher/professor Ive had. He cares for his students even thought its all online and no zooms. Everything ties in with the upcoming essays and its only one discussion post per week other than when a essay is due. Thats it! Hes very kind and is very caring!!

Caring
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5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow's English 1A class is phenomenal!His top priority is for his students to learn, grow and succeed!His course is designed in building block fashion so you never feel overwhelmed. The course readings he provides are thought provoking, current and informative. He's approachable, accessible and infinitely supportive of his students!

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2021
Would take again

He is really nice and patient. Make sure to follow the criteria and you will get a good grade.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: B+
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

My second language is English, and I've struggled to pass lectures with other instructors since they don't provide clear explanations as Professor Barlow does. On my writings, he provided me with very specific criticism. Take him for your English class; he is the most excellent English professor I have ever had.

5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Barlow was amazing! He truly does want to get to know his students and really cares about them. He responds personally to every single study for every assignment and I would definitely take his class again!

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4.0
3.0
ENG1B10190
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

The class was an 8-week class. The homework consisted of 4 essays and discussion boards. The discussion boards help build the essay and make writing the essays easier. Reading materials are provided by the Professor at no cost. You need to read the materials. Overall, he is considerate, helpful, and gives good feedback.

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ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Amazing Professor. I had him both for 1A, on campus, and 1B, for online, and both experiences were smooth going! Assignment/Essay topics weren't boring and quite interesting to write about. If you get the chance, I would take the course with him!

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4.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a great professor who gives great feedback. However it does take him a while to upload grades and the feedback so keep that in mind.

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4.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a great professor who gives great feedback. However it does take him a while to upload grades and the feedback so keep that in mind

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barlow is the best instructor I have ever had. I had an amazing experience with him.

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ENG1B
Grade: A+
Aug 22, 2021
Would take again

I had a great time with Professor Barlow. I had him online only, and never got the chance to meet him but I wish I did. He is a good grader and nice to get feedback from. I think he is a good teacher for anyone.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2021
Would take again

I have had Professor Barlow for both ENG 1A and 1B and he is the best professor I've ever had. Always willing to work through issues, replies to emails quickly, genuinely care about students. The class is very easy and straightforward. I actually have learned a lot from his teaching, and feel like I am a better writer and reader because of this.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Clear and fair grading! Welcomes YOUR writing style! Interesting and relevant material. A bit of reading for the 8-week course, but that's expected. Two DBs/week + 4 Essays. Answer the prompts for Essays and DBs, and reach out if you need help - he is willing to answer any questions you may have and will not judge you! Very kind and encouraging.

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2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

He is an an amazing teacher. He carefully reads through your essays and gives amazing feedback which improves your writing. He is on top of his emails and responds quickly. The essay topics were super fun and the Discussion boards revolve around your essays which helps tremendously when it comes to feedback. I 1000% recommend!

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5.0
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ENG1BH
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Super cool professor, there is no way you can't get an A if you have him. Give's outstanding feedback and genuinely cares for his students. He made being in school actually enjoyable out of any other teacher I had.

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5.0
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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Prof Barlow's ENG1A class is an easy A if you just do your work and follow the layouts for essays. He is really understanding when it comes to late assignments, and will always answer his email, which is really helpful.

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5.0
3.0
ENGLISH1A
Jan 3, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! Answers all questions. I took this class online. Gives rubrics in advance to be able to structure essay correctly. Gives great feedback after each essay he grades.

Clear grading criteria
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Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

This course was my first English class as a college student, and Professor Barlow made it very simple and comfortable for me to progress in the class! The essay prompts are interesting and thought-provoking, and the reading materials are pretty easy to understand. For this course, he did not grade strictly for me at least, so I highly recommend!

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 25, 2022
Would take again

Professor Barlow is so caring and he most definitely wants all of his students to succeed. He also understands that we all have different writing styles and he takes that into consideration when grading essays. As long as you do what you are asked, you will do great

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 25, 2022
Would take again

Professor Barlow was amazing! We only had one assignment a week. Grades are almost entirely based off discussion boards. 4 essays in total, with the last essay being the most time consuming (minimum of 2500 words). His prompts were interesting and easy to follow. He was very easy to contact during the semester and offered a lot of support. Easy A!

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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 27, 2022
Would take again

I loved this class. It was a very intriguing and fun class. I thought professor Barlow did a great job with adapting to the all the covid rules and regulations throughout the year and made it really easy for us students to thrive in his class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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5.0
1.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 27, 2022
Would take again

I took ENG1A and ENG1B with Professor Barlow and both semesters were great! The assignments are just discussion boards and essays, but very clear on what to write and how to format! A great caring teacher.

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ENG1B
Grade: A+
May 28, 2022
Would take again

He is just the best. No argue, just TAKE him

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4.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 28, 2022

Great teacher and an easy class! Maybe I am just not a writer, but the prompts were insanely boring. Never really got feedback on my essays either. I tried looking everywhere but couldn't find it. (maybe im just stupid lol) I didn't know how to improve, but he doesn't grade hard, so it was okay. You guys should definitely take him.

5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 28, 2022
Would take again

During this semester I lost a family member. Professor Barlow was very caring and gave me extra time to work on my paper. I highly recommend him as a professor!

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: B+
May 29, 2022
Would take again

Gives feedback on all papers, professor Barlow always answers his emails and messages. Very supportive and respectful. Class requires you to read a lot, discussions and essays are based on reading material. Anytime i had an issue, professor Barlow answered any questions I had. His grading is also pretty clear.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2022
Would take again

He response to questions real quick. He also encourage you to ask questions or help anytime

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2022
Would take again

Great class.

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Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2022
Would take again

There are 4 essays for the entire semester, with weekly reading on discussion questions. The grading was very lenient and very easy to get good grades. Simply do the tiny amount of work he requires you to do, and it is an easy A. Not only that but all of our essays had very interesting topics centered around music that I actually had fun writing.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A-
Jul 1, 2022
Would take again

He's a really nice dude and brews up a bunch of philosophical ideas. Loved his class!

Participation matters
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5.0
2.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2022
Would take again

This professor is actually amazing. I've never really liked writing however professor Barlow makes it less dreading and interesting due the topics we cover being relatable. This professor gives his students freedom to write however they like with not much restrictions. The only thing I need to say is just make sure your MLA format is on point!

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ENG1A
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Very good professor, I missed a couple of assignments so that why my grade is that low.

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ENG1A
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Barlow was an amazing professor. I started the class on the wrong foot, but with the help of Dr. Barlow, I was not only able to receive a decent letter grade, but also catch up with the knowledge I needed in order to be successful in future courses. It was because of Dr. Barlow that I became an English major. He shows great care for students.

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ENG1A
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a wonderful professor. This class is reasonable and grading is clear as well. I am planning to take professor Barlow next semseter for English 1B. Take him for your English 1A. Trust me you will be satisfied .

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ENG1A
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Had him for 1A and taking him for 1B. Best teacher at SC, I referred him to all my friends. You have a discussion board (200 words) 1- 2 times a week, provides articles, 1 response to another student. His assignments go towards your essay. 5 total essays (1,000 words each). I had missed an assignment due to being sick and he was very gracious.

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ENG1A
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Barlow had really interesting topics for us to read. He is not a tough grader but I do encourage you to try your best. Overall, this class was mostly discussion posts and reading.

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

It was on line class but always was there and answered questions

5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

The best teacher I've had online so far! Incredibly kind, patient, and willing to work with you on any questions or concerns you might have. The reading was really inspirational and I felt actively interested and engaged in the class. Would take another classes of his again!

Clear grading criteria
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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Mr. Dan is a great teacher. He loves what he is doing, and he is able to reflect a positive anergy on his students. I really enjoyed his class. He is always there when you need help.

5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

If you come to class for the in-class assignments, do a weekly discussion board online, and turn in your four assigned papers you will most likely get an A or B. Professor Barlow is very understanding, gives great feedback, and provides a lot of help to students in any way they need it. It would be difficult to fail this class giving minimum effort

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

The greatest professor I've had at Saddleback. A very understanding person who makes lectures/essay prompts interesting. Lots of reading & discussion posts but very important since that builds up. Easy A if tedious work is done. He wants you to pass & will do his best to make that possible. Super nice & approachable if you need help/questions.

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ENG1A
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

I had always hated english or writing classes, but I found myself enjoying the class. The papers I wrote were the best of my life and his teaching had so much do do with that.

Clear grading criteria
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Caring
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2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Barlow is the best English teacher I've ever had. He is very understanding and caring. All of the work in his class helps you with your essays. The topics we read about were very thought-provoking and interesting. I felt like my writing has improved. As long as you read and understand the materials you will be fine. Dr. Barlow is outstanding.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

the only challenging part of this class for me was discussion boards that required a lot of work but they perfectly set you up for the essays so I appreciate it

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5.0
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ENG1A
Grade: A
May 5, 2023
Would take again

Prof Barlow is always very understanding and caring. All of the work in his class helps you with your essays. As long as you read and understand the materials you will do well. Easy A!

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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 5, 2023
Would take again

I took him for Eng1A and he was so great I decided to take him for 1b too. He is an amazing prof and always willing to help or answer any questions you have. The class is just like his 1a class, and a lot of the material repeats.

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5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

There was a total of 5 essays but they're easy as long as you complete the readings and discussion boards. Essay topics were interesting.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

I took his ENG 1A class and liked it a lot, so I decided to take his ENG 1B class. Some of the same reading material was the same from ENG 1A. There was a total of 4 essays, the last one being the longest (2,500+ words). Responds to emails quickly.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A-
May 26, 2023
Would take again

Barlow truly cares about your ability in english writing as he gives excellent communication and feedback. + the assignments are fairly spaced out and gives us so much times to write given the 4 essays, last one being 2,500+ words. Easy A if you participate and get everything turned in on time.

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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 26, 2023
Would take again

Professor Barlow a very kind-hearted and caring individual, that really wants to see his students succeed. The homework is super light and basically prepares you for the Essay's. Essay word counts are very little, just as long as you follow what is required, you'll do well. English is my weakest subject, but Barlow somehow made it my strongest.

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
May 26, 2023
Would take again

Great professor, always able to reach out of classroom. Clear instructions, great feedbacks

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4.0
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ENG1B
Grade: B+
May 27, 2023

This class is pretty much self-paced, and you just have to go through the modules and do the homework. I feel like I learned much more in my 1A class; however, I still recommend this class! The instructor is a nice person and grades fairly EASILY :)

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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 30, 2023
Would take again

He is a really great professor. He is easy to reach and really cares about his students. I would take him for every english class if I could.

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5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2023
Would take again

Barlow was a great, straightforward professor. He outlined each week clearly and his grading criteria, although odd, were easy to follow. Each week consisted of 1-2 discussion boards and essay preparation. 5 essays throughout the semester. He's an easy grader and responds quickly to emails/questions.

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5.0
2.0
ENG1A
Grade: A-
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

His grading is not very harsh. There were 4 total essays throughout the course, and they were all on interesting and thought-provoking topics.

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3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

Had a great class with professor Barlow. He was always reaching out and asking if we had questions. He would prepare the homework to work with the essay's that we were doing which really helped when it came time to write an essay.

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

Manageable class. All assignments are graded based on completion besides the essays. I found myself using all of my discussion boards for a large portion of my essays. Very helpful when writing the essays I already had all of my quotes and evidence. Turn in everything early and the class will feel like a breeze! Very nice teacher as well! Easy A!

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

He crazy good

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1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class!

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5.0
3.0
ENG1B
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

He's amazing! He is very helpful & respectful & is always there to help when I need it. For most of my essays, I emailed him to make sure I was on the right track, because the essay prompts are pretty open-ended, & he has done a lot to help me boost my confidence in writing with ambiguity. If you need help, he's there for you! + Fun essay prompts

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

English is probably my least favorite subject and Professor Barlow's English 1A course was perfect for me. I really didn't need to spend much time reading, I was very comfortable with completing each of the essays in an hour or so. Pretty easy A if you do the work on time.

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ENG1B
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2023
Would take again

he's a good professor but missed some of our classes and sent an email the morning of, which I thought was pretty unprofessional. The material is interesting and the essays are the right amount of challenging, which is good. He also takes a long time to grade and post grades online, which was also annoying at times. But overall a good professor.

5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a very understanding guy meaning with a little communication he will help you out. Very funny and genuinely a great guy. Teaching wise very helpful and will stay as long as you need him. Everything is straight forward. BIG PLUS- every assignment you do helps your essays which are your grade. Nothing you do will be busy work.

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Dan Barlow implements clear grading criteria. He is a caring person that shows interest in his students and provides tools for his students to succeed in his class. He gives good feedback on our work.

Clear grading criteria
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ENG1B
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Barlow has a unique and wonderful way of teaching, in that he encourages all his students to form their own opinions based on their research and experience, instead of injecting bias into his teaching. All of the material is conveyed clearly through his extensive use of vocabulary, making his classes easy to navigate and participate in.

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4.0
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ENG1B
Oct 9, 2024
Would take again

Mr. Barlow is a great professor. There is a lot of writing and essays, but I think it's one of the best classes compared to other English 1Bs. Canvas page is pretty organized and easy to understand, just make sure to do the assignments.

5.0
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ENG1A
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher!!

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ENG1B
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

The nicest teacher ever! So encouraging and helpful, always reaches out to help read over your work or answer questions. Total of four essays, which are fairly easy but prompts aren't always clear. Weekly discussion boards that sometimes require pieces of your essay, which helps you plan early. Not much homework. Easy and great teacher!

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ENG1B
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Barlow is a great, engaging teacher. His classes are well-structured, and he's always happy to help. Using Unstuck ai and the textbook really helped me succeed in this course.

5.0
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ENG1A
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a great guy and teaches an easy to navigate and relatively simple class! This class offers brief insight into critical thinking and doesn't require much reading. No busy work! Just 4 essays, along with a few other relatively easy assignments and discussion board posts. Professor Barlow is a fair grader as well. Highly recommend!

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ENG1A
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

4 essays total throughout the course and one discussion board every week. You are given clear instructions for everything.

Amazing lectures
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4.0
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ENG1BH
Grade: A+
May 14, 2025
Would take again

Lots of writing assignments, but I didn't suspect anything different. He doesn't leave comments, but emails everyone to discuss the assignment grades. If you don't enjoy or at least like to write, don't take this. The final was a 2,500-word essay (12 pages). Overall, the class wasn't bad, just stay on top of work.

5.0
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ENG1B
Grade: A
May 21, 2025
Would take again

4 essays. Last essay is final=2500 words. Not hard at all, lenient grader. My best tip is reach out to him and ask for help on your essay, submit what you have, he will guide you on what he wants and how to perfect it to get an A. He clearly lists what he needs for each essay like 5-8 requirements. If you follow them you get an A. Super nice guy.

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ENG1A
Grade: C
May 21, 2025
Would take again

I love Mr.Barlow. Amazing teacher all around and super nice and understanding. He does everything in the benefit of his students. You can really tell his goal is to help his students learn and succeed. Super chill and funny guy and he is just a great teacher that will give you extra time if you need it or any extra help.

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ENG1A
Grade: A+
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Nice professor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take his classes with no hesitation!!!!!!

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5.0
3.0
ENG1A
Grade: A+
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Always gave a clear rubric. And he cared if you had things happening in life that would make assignments harder to complete on time.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG1A
Grade: A
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a one-of-a-kind professor. His classes are thoughtfully structured, with each unit seamlessly connecting to the next. You will undoubtedly leave his class having learned something meaningful. He is deeply committed to his students' success and is always understanding and supportive. 100% would recommend!

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ENG1A
Grade: B+
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Prof Barlow the GOAT Very Nice A couple things of group work but u just find a chill dude at the beginning it'll make it easier Only 4 Essays but all the written work in class can be used for essays Essay topics were actually very intreating and somewhat personal to everybody so it wouldn't be a bore writing about you like I would retake

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ENG1BH
Grade: A
May 30, 2025
Would take again

Took him online but he's still very active in your learning. Grading for essays and discussion boards is pretty lenient, got full points on almost everything, but he doesn't give feedback. Lets you turn in late work. As stem major, I appreciated the straightforward format of his class and how the workload and assignments were very manageable.

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Barlow is a very intellectual savvy person, he shows a clear understanding of his material and shows an extreme passion towards teaching it. I really enjoyed taking his class due to his caring demeanor, and inspirational teachings. He also gives great freedom in creativity in his writing prompts really including the class.

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ENG1A
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2025
Would take again

Took Dr. Barlow for online ENG 1A. 4 essays (60%), couple of timed writings on lockdown browser (20%) + discussion participation for other 20%. Well-structured class, easy/fair grader on the required essays, was very responsive to emails. Doesn't provide much feedback on your writing though, kinda wish he would have done more of that. Great guy.

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