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ENG101102 - 5.0 rating“Professor Borg is funny and nice, so show up to class because he will see that u care about passing and his assignment is easy, but mostly his class is straight out super chill”
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HE IS A VERY INTEREST MAN AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE HIM. HE HAS ALOT TO OFFER.
nice guy although is can be boring at times... gives a lot of easy work that boosts your grade but not super easy when it comes to grading essays.. overall not a bad class and if u do the work the A is pretty easy to come by
He is really nice. He actually doesn't grade that hard. The class could be boring, but it's not that bad. I would recommend taking him.
He is very helpful but expects you to do the reading. If you listen to him your writing will improve. Very good at explaining the literature, too. Don't expect to skate by.
TAKE HIM! Easiest A I've ever gotten. NO tests! I didn't read one story all semester long, and the final was take home. There are three essays. If you don't like your grade you can REVISE the essay. He's easy. TAKE HIM
He's a nice guy, but his class was a bit boring. I found the class to be a bit on the easy side. Not a waste of time though, he does show you lots of ways to prepare to write an essay. I would say take him, do the work, and learn a thing or two.
Great teacher. fair grading. gives you a chance to rewrite essays for a better grade. interesting reading material.
Calm and easygoing class, doable if you have a full schedule. Two essays and two in class essays. Just go over readings during class. Professor has a sense of humor, likes Iron Maiden and is not bad to look at ;D.
Professor Borg is probably one of the nicest instructors you'll see on campus. As for the course itself, I thought some of the readings in the textbook weren't very interesting and would have preferred being focused on fewer, more important ones. Regardless, it was an enjoyable class (though a bit long at 3 hours) and I'd recommend taking him.
Professor Borg is a GREAT teacher. He is very helpful and a kind man in general. He really prepares you for English 101 and teaches you how to properly write an essay, no matter how clueless you are. If you attend the class and do the work, you will be fine. If you have any problems or questions, he is ALWAYS willing to help. Highly recommended!!!
I LOVE YOU MR. BORG! MARRY ME
GREAT teacher! Very helpful, and explains everything! Would definately take him again! Also VERY nice, always in a good mood! easy A if you do the work!
loved this class! the benefit of a 205 class is that the people that are in there, want to be. he knows he can be boring but when the class starts to get into it, he gets really excited. i loved this teacher because he clearly loved what he was teaching and he was kind of a dork in an endearing way. he pretty much gives u what will be on the exam
He's a nice guy, love teaching literature,. Sometimes a little boring, but sometimes really exited and cool. I was like the only non English/Sociology/Arts/Business major (physics) and still loved the class and got an A.
Great teacher. He's cool and if you do your work you should get a decent grade.
one of the best teachers i ever had..
Alot of fun and understanding. His teaching style is easy to follow and engaging. Just read what you're supposed to read and pay attention and you'll do fine. And he's pretty easy on the eyes.
Borg is cute! His teaching style is crystal clear.He is probably very helpful but I was too shy to ask for help. It's nice to watch him in front of the class. He's so casual and laid back. Highly reccomended.
OH MY GOSH, THIS PROFESSOR IS REALLY CUTE. He is really nice. He is helpful you can email him for help and ideas. Easy class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
GREAT PROFESSOR!first one that didnt make me fall sleep. he is very fair and goes over exaclly whats going to be on test. i enjoyed being in his class in summer at 10AM ( kinda ).take him!!!
Professor Borg is fair. That is to say, he makes it clear what you should know and what he expects of you (none of which is unreasonable)and if you meet those expectations, you will receive an A.
Good teacher, really smart guy. He really loves the language and it shows. Laid-back class atmosphere, lectures are thought-provoking and not too rigid/boring. He takes an interest in his students and is always willing to help. The reading can be challenging, but his lectures help to clarify the material.
It is always a pleasure being in a class where the professor enjoys teaching. Professor Borg is a good-natured, intelligent, and patient person. His lectures are interesting, and he made being in the class fun. He is also fair grader; so do the assignments and you'll be fine.
Amazing person, open minded (specially for English teacher)and up to 28 He's great. @ 101 level hes tough guy. I won't be taking him for 102. The readings are almost not English, Hard to understand!!!! I ripped half of my hair out so far. its 20% of your overall grade which really sucks. Just dont be a wise guy and try. You will get B.
really helpful. very friendly and easy to talk to. i recommend him for English 21.
Good teacher!! Enjoys what he teaches and will help whenever asked. Need to put effort in if you want to pass, but he is reasonable about grades.
EASY CLASS! NICE PROFESSOR AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING! CLASS IS MANDATORY! FUNNY TEACHER AND SO CHILL!! EASY A. YOU DO HAVE TO READ THE BOOK AND A FEW ESSAYS!
I have taken Professor Borg for English 101. He is such a nice man and a great teacher. He really loves the subject and his lectures were interesting. I received an A in his class especially because I loved studying; the reading was great! It is because of him that I am now an English major.
he is the best professor. helps u with all he can. his grading is very reasonable n i would really wanna tell him that loving him is a very common comment; he is one of those that people would really wanna meet again n again. one glance of him can fill the life of one with happiest moments....
Borg is an inspiring professor. He is able to cover all the material in the syllabus (something I find incredibly rare in community college) and he makes the material fascinating and enjoyable. The class is easy if the right amount of studying is put in, and he gives a very helpful study guide for them. Always available if you have questions.
He definitely deserves the chili pepper.
His class is fairly easy. Do the assignments and read the stories twice, and do the journals, and you'll get at least a B. He will discuss about the story with the students, so don't worry about not getting the stories. He is very strict about the MLA format of the essay, so becareful about those. Overall, his class is highly recommended.
Honestly I can say this was one of my favorite classes! Just make sure to read and the essays will be a breeze. He's super understanding and lecture is rarely boring. Also, it doesn't hurt that he fun to look at! He deserves that chilli pepper. Take his class! You won't regret it!
Great teacher loved the book. Really helpful and nice. One quiz one final which is an in class essay and then trough out the year we had four at home essays. Great teacher take him for 101
I honestly didn't enjoy this class at all. Granted it's English, so it's not the most exciting topic in the world, but he utilizes groups way too much to discuss what was read.
I took Professor Borg for english 28! AMAZING! Before this class I hated english and after the class ended... I wanted to become an english major! TAKE HIM! He is super sweet, caring, and very intelligent.
Best English Professor I've ever had and possibly the best at Pierce college. He is so sweet and actually cares about helping his students pass. I highly recommend him!!
Professor Borg is the best professor that I have ever had!! He's so amazing. he makes english so interesting. I strongly recommend him to everyone. You can tell how much passion he has for English. There is a lot of reading and journals but he makes it very clear for you. He goes over all the readings. he's just great. TAKE HIM!
Borg is a great professor! Textbook is required, as you discuss the readings in class and the midterms are on them. He is very organized and clear. Read and be able to analyze a little, and you'll do very well!
He is a very good teacher and a very nice grader. If you read the book and talk about it in class he obviously appreciates it. I loved this class, which says something because I hated English classes. I received a D when I took English 101 with a different teacher. If you are needing an English 101 class, take his.
He is extremely helpul and is willing to go the extra mile to help his students. Textbook is required. Very easy assignments! I highly recommend enrolling in his class.
And now for the surface area critique. Idk what it is exactly, maybe it's everything altogether. You're so dreamy. It motivates me to come to class everyday, top of the morning. I wouldn't miss a class of yours, not even to attend my own funeral. Though, I did miss a day of class due to being in the hospital. /: Point is... you're really great.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! He will really go the extra mile for you to pass his class..super helpful and will make you LOVE english!
He is a really amazing instructor. a good person and then a good teacher. I highly recommend to take a class with him.
Borg is such a sweeth guy. You have to write four essays and they're all pretty simple. The "World of Ideas" book is absolutely mandatory but you can get away with not buying the MLA handbook.
Be prepared to read a lot, about an hour to two hours of reading per week. Three essays, an annotated (MLA-format) works cited for a final 8-10 page paper. Gives review sheets week before test and always keeps the class entertained. This is a highly-discussion based class.
Professor Borg is extremely helpful with essays and test preparation. To receive a good grade in his class, you must attend! The class discusses the week's readings which appear on exams. He is friendly and approachable and provided the best english class I have taken in college, definitely taking english 206 next semester! :)
he is the best english teacher i have had so far. always offered to help me when i needed it. He makes things easy and very clear
Great professor. Nice and easy if you don't make grammar mistakes! Definitely take English with Daren Borg!*note i took this for winter session(5 week period)*
Took him in the winter. Great Professor! He really likes to go into detail and deeper meanings within the readings. He is very helpful and an extremely authentic teacher. Take him he is one of the good ones.
Best English professor. Always there to help. He likes Group work and that's make it easy for you and him. Big time recommending him.
Borg is such a kind, patient, and helpful professor. He always takes the time to answer questions to the best of his ability and does anything he can to help u receive the best grade possible. A lot of reading and writing but u learn a lot. He grades very nicely and he helps improve your writing. Grateful to have learned from him. Highly recommend
You read a lot. He also likes group work, not my personal favorite teaching method. Very helpful study guides, and easy grader.
He is the most genuinely kind hearted professors I have ever met. I suggest taking his class if you have any intention of trying to understand English a little better. He is more than willing to help and will always make you feel comfortable. He is humble, patient, and funny. I definitely recommend any of his classes. Do your work and you're golden
Hes awesome. Hes very clear on the lectures and will go over examples as many times until you understand the lesson. Hes a very kind hearted man, has a sense of humor and grades very fairly. not strict at all.
he's literally so easy. you dont have to buy the book of short stories just look them up online. He used to be a high school teacher and you can totally tell.
Amazing professor. He is really sweet and kindhearted. The essays weren't that bad, you just need to know how to write a paper, because he isn't a hard grader. He will really help you and make sure you understand. There was a book we needed to get, which was necessary for me to pass. I will honestly miss his class. One of the best professors ever.
Definitely one of the best professors I have ever had. A lot of reading, but I love reading. Easy grader for in-class essays. Very funny, and you can tell he is a literature nerd. Rarely misses class.
Be ready to do lots of reading, but not more than you would expect in a literature class. Do attend all class meetings! What's discussed in class WILL be important for exams. Enjoyable class atmosphere. He's very friendly and wants you to do well.
great teacher! he's very helpful if you come to him or email him and ask him questions about your paper. a lot of reading and class participation for class discussion on the stories but overall easy class. they papers aren't that bad and he isn't a hard grader. you just need to know how to write a paper and you'll be set!
He is a good teacher. Very helpful. Easy A!
He is very sweet, always helpful, and understanding. Took about 3 test which was easy and the papers are easy assign at home and final is taken in class but easy. It is a chill and well develop class.
I'm an Immigrant and have been lived here for 3 years. I have had lots of experience about having a good or bad professor in my country and in America. This is the first time that I'm commenting about a Professor because I really need to thank professor Borg for being the best professor ...... God bless him
He is the BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST BEST professor in the world ... who always encourage you to improve without having any stress in his class ....!!!!
He is one of the best professor.
One of the best professors I have ever taken. Pierce College is lucky to have him. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He answers emails and has many office hours. Very accommodating if emergencies come up. He makes sure you understand the material. As long as you put in the effort to read, he'll do his part as the greatprofessor
Professor Borg is probably the best professor I had in Pierce. He makes class feel comfortable and easy going. There is a lot of reading but he goes over it in class + group discussions which really helped me. He's not a tough grader. He focuses more on the quality of your paper rather than quantity. He's sweet and super easy to talk to.
This dude is the president of professors, literally go and pay attention and pass. Coolest and best professor hands down.
Prof Borg makes this class interesting and engages everyone. There is lots to read but everything is discussed in class as well which makes it a little easier to keep up. The midterms are daily easy if you study the terms and readings. Really cool easy going Professor. Definitely a good choice.
Really smart guy and his class is low-pressure. The actual material is hard - no way around it - but Borg makes the classwork easy. The three journal assignments are crazy-time-consuming given that each one is only worth 3 points, so get on those early. Don't be intimidated, make Shmoop your bff and it's an easy A. Friendly, funny, bit of a nerd.
Love him! The class material is especially hard, but he gives exam review sheets so you know what to expect on the exam and goes over terms you need to know, too. He's not too tough of a grader. He loves his literature and wants you to succeed, so he's willing to help you in any way. There is sooooooo much reading though. I was so fried by the end.
Professor Borg is amazing! He is really understanding when it comes to turning assignments in late and his lectures are very interesting. He answers people's questions and lets us talk and interact with each other. I met a lot of friendly people because of him.
Some group work, Clear grading criteria, lectures are important, four essays - one of which was a research essay. Over all amazing teacher who enjoys students who participate and contribute to discussions. It was fun to be in class, we read really interesting and important authors works' such as Rousseau, Thoreau, Butler, King, Woolf, etc.,
Prof Borg is VERY passionate about what he teaches and he engages you to want to read. and you will read A LOT in this class. but it wasn't a hard class, as long as you kept up to task. he's clear on what he wants and he is a very fair grader. would take again!
Professor Borg is one of the best teachers that I have ever had. He is compassionate, patient, smart, and amazing. He discusses in class well, and he makes the class feel comfortable and easy going. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed, and he makes sure you understand the material. He is very accommodating if emergencies come up.
Professor Borg is a truly amazing teacher and person. I loved all of his lectures, he speaks so passionately about literature that you end up really enjoying the course regardless of getting up early for it. Take professor Borg if you want to enjoy learning. He's awesome!
I just love Borg so much
By far the best English professor I have ever had like ever. He is hilarious and overall an enjoyable teacher to be around, I am actually always excited to go to his class. He is very helpful with making sure you understand all the assignments and his lectures are amazing and very informative. You will definitely leave his class with a new mindset.
He's very boring but a VERY easy A!!!!!
Professor Borg is awesome. I definitely recommend. He's really helpful, approachable, and laid-back. His essays are pretty straight-forward, and if you attend lecture his tests are easy--they have one identification quote, one explanation with analytic significance, and one essay question on each test. He's got tattoos too, which is cool. :)
You can tell that Professor Borg is passionate about the materials and the students. I am eager to go to class every time because I feel like he unlocks my mind on so many levels. I never thought I could be this enlightened in college, but this professor is the one who makes me a better writer. Don't be afraid to ask him questions. I will repeat!!
What a great instructor. He makes class exciting and fun. My writing and thinking have cerainly developed and improved greatly. i highly recommend.
Prof. Borg is a great English teacher, very clear in the explanation exercises were done in class and the only homework we had was to read short stories which were enjoyable! I learnt a lot from his classes and I am a - well spoken - native speaker, some of the info blew my mind. If you have any personal issues just speak to him, he won't bite!
Get ready to read, but get ready to read interesting and informative works which you may have never picked up on your own. Get ready to discuss, and I mean really discuss. Borg enjoys and actively wants to hear the different interpretations students have of the works read, not just info regurgitation like some professors do. Vampirates for life ;)
Best ENG 101 teacher
Best professor I've ever taken! Attendance is a must. Fast pace, so keep up with homework and readings, if you don't it's very easy to fall behind. Not many tests, a quiz or two and about 4-5 essays. He makes jokes, and makes learning fun. Very passionate about English, it's his everything. Always is on time, and open to all questions. Amazing <3
I'm taking Mr. Borg now fall 2017 and he is a great teacher. All test are based on the English book and his short story book. Very simple. Review all new material before class this will help better understand if English is not your first language or your not that smart. lol Also, he is always very willing to help if you ask. PICK HIM TRUST ME <3
Most of the class he is lecturing but it is so interesting. He truly cares for his students and their sucess. He is always more than welcome to help his students when they have questions. I would definitely recommend.
This class is based on lecturing and group discussions. Borg is amazing! he cares about his students and he's detailed on what he expects from his students. I definitely recommend taking his class!
Borg is the best! He really does care and will help you in everything you need. He's funny and very passionate about English!
Make sure to have the books of else you wont know what is going on. Just study and participate in the class and its an easy A. He has a good sense of humor and cares about his class vs other teachers. Just study the material and read the short stories.
Professor Borg is one of the most amazing English professors. Although the class was heavy on reading, he made class fun and easy. He is a fair grader and gives great comments on the essays. I would definitely take him for English 102.
Professor Borg is amazing! His classes is mostly based off reading from the textbook but it's actually interesting. There is also group work we do and it's helpful to understand the information better. His final was open book and really easy. There was only four essay assignments and when he lectures it was always interesting and funny
Love this professor! He has a clear grading criteria and as long as you read the assigned homework's you are fine. Book is mandatory as you will be reading together in class and the essays will be about one of the readings. You only have to do two essays and a final exam (he basically tells you what you will be writing about on the final exam).
Amazing professor. Took for ENG 101 & 102. Really cares for his students and is passionate about literature. Lots of reading and the book is mandatory, but show up and do your best to participate, he really appreciates it. Essays are straightforward and allow you to get creative with the work(s) you select. Would take classes again in a heartbeat.
I took him for English 101 and English 102 and I totally recommend. Theres lots of reading, book is mandatory, lots of group work, and hes clear on his grading. He makes class fun and relates the readings to todays world to make it easier to understand, please take him you wont regret it!!!!!
He makes you work like it's a 5 unit class. And he's a tough grader.
This is by far the easiest professor Ive ever taken. Lectures can get kind of boring sometimes but overall a very easy class. Definitely would recommend if you want an easy A and a class that doesnt have a workload.
Absolutely loved and enjoyed his class, the class was three hours long but the discussion did not seem boring. He treats his students like adults and is not overbearing. As long as you skim through the readings and pay attention in class it is easy. Practice Final is 90% similar to the actual final/midterm and there is only 1 paper.
gr8 prof. chill. tht kool english teacher in the movies. Fun/funny. Easy. 1 essay & 1 research paper. Final is 2 questions & essay. Reading every week; Canvas responses due every sun. Class & group discussions about readings every week. Readings r a reasonable amount- u can skim over the pages too. u gotta read Life of Pi. MLA format class.
Professor Borg is a great teacher. He makes his students work for it but also grades fairly. He really wants his students to pass and the reading is always interesting. Its a lot of reading but its all worth it if you do it. If you have problems passing this class you're just lazy and its hard to make this material interesting but he does it.
I get that he's a nice guy, but the class was too easy. His lectures are totally boring, and I didn't feel like there was enough opportunity to get feedback on my writing. I feel like I didn't learn anything. He's an easy grader, but I kind of want to learn how to be a better writer.
I enjoyed his class. He tells you exactly what's expected from you, and grades accordingly. As long as you do your readings, do your canvas assignments on time, and engage in class discussions, you'll be fine. As for your essay assignments, he is more interested in original ideas, not cookie cutter type writing. Def would take him again.
Professor Borg is funny and nice, so show up to class because he will see that u care about passing and his assignment is easy, but mostly his class is straight out super chill.
lots of reading and assignments. you will learn from him! Amazing person. he will scare you during the first day but that's only to scare of the weak and lazy. he's funny in his own way. take his class if you want to learn not an easy class.
English is one of my strongest subjects, but this class is super easy. Attendance matters highly, if you miss, it will affect your grade. His lectures are so boring, but the class is so easy to pass.
I highly recommend him! One of the best professors out there who genuinely cares about his students and always finds ways to help them succeed. Just make sure to turn in all of your assignments. This class consists of discussions every Sunday, 1 quiz, 2 essays, and a final. I will definitely be taking English 102 with him!
Easy A! I took him for 101 and would love to take him for 102. He gives great lectures that are always relevant to the materials being taught. There is a discussion post and response due each week (super easy), and there are only two essays due in the semester. If you do the work, youll definitely get an A!
I learned more in his class about writing than all my English classes in high school combined. He has inspired me to be an even better writer. His classes are fun if you read and participate in the conversation. Those who claim the class is boring are the lazy people who come to class and dont read. I hope he accepts me into his 102 class.
You ABSOLUTELY will need the book, you do not need the online subscription associated with the book, a used book will do. There is A LOT of reading, but what he selects is interesting & fun to discuss in class & on canvas, he appreciates class participation. 1 - (3-5pg) essay, 1 - (1pg)anotated bibliography, 1 (8-10pg) research paper, final.
Understanding, wants you to do well in his class, caring professor, total of 2 essays, weekly discussion posts and one essay final (tells you what the prompt is beforehand) overall take his class you wont regret it!
Professor Borg is one of the best in the biz. His uses a very simple structure for most of his classes. A few tests, a few essay (Around 8 pages or more) and weekly discussion posts. The discussion posts were my weakness and the only reason I received a B and not an A. If you do the work and attend class you can get an A. He is a great person.
Easy class. A lot of busy work that is the only reason I would not retake it. He takes a couple-few days to reply to emails which can be frustrating. It may seem like he rambles all of class and does not really know what he is talking about but surprisingly enough you actually learn.
bORG IS SO AMAZING! IF YOU ARE A FREHSMEN SIGNING UP FOR ENGLISH 101 TAKE HIM. NO TEST. ONE QUIZ THAT HE GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS. 10 PAGES RESEARCH PAPER, WORK CITED AND THEN EVERY WEEK DUE ON FRIDAYS IS A CANVAS POST. VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD NO SUPRISES. ESSAY GRADING IS NOT TOO BAD. YOU WILL READ ONE BOOK AND YOU NEED THE BOOK THAT HE ASSIGNES
YOU NEED TO ACTUALLY COME TO CLASS AND SHOW UP IF YOU DONT YOU WONT PASS. YOU NEED TO ALSO DO CANVASS POST AND READ READ READ. READINGS ARE FINE BUT SOMEWHAT HARD TO UNDERSTAND BUT YOU DONT NEED TO ACTUALLLY LIKE DO WITH THEM BUT JUST A CANVAS POST AND COMMENT ON SOMEONE ELSES.
I really enjoyed taking Professor Borg this semester. He was clear with his grading and he allowed anyone and everyone to have their own opinions about novels and poems. His classes are very lecture heavy but honestly I learned a lot from his class.
Clear class structure, weekly reading; explains the content of the book well. Spend time on your essays and assignments to make it as good as possible and you will do well.
If you are someone like me struggling with writing essays and research papers take him! This class is an easy A and helpful for college students. I took his class during summer and loved it!
He is a great professor and gives fantastic feedback. No busy work. Readings are really interesting. Three essays and weekly discussions.
Great teacher and easy A if you actually try
Great Professor! There are weekly discussions in addition to the reading every week. You will not be writing too many essays. There are three essays in total but they are not very hard as long as you put in the work. He is an easy grader. He is also pretty chill.
such an easy A and great teacher
You will have weekly readings and discussions which are easy and a total of 3 essays. Which are a bit harder in honors. He is not a tough grader but u still need to put in the time for essays. If English is your second language and you aren't good at writing essays pick his normal class rather than honors But overall he is a good and nice professor
If you don't want to read, tough luck because most, if not all, English 101 classes require reading. That being said, Professor Borg is amazing in the reading selections he prescribes (yes, i consider them medicine for the mind and soul of its readers). His class really made me think and enjoy literature in general. Thank you!
Professor Borg is one of the nicest professors at Pierce. He is very caring and understanding. His assignments were really boring but he is not a tough grader at all. You will definitely need to book! In total you only have to write 3 essays which were annoying but not hard.
I literally would take him again and have. His reading selection is very enjoyable and insightful. He really cares and that's a quality I look for in any professor. What's amazing about him is how accessible he is outside of class. The experience he offers is a 'true' humanities experience. Love his desire to want to engage students.
His class is pretty calm, not overwhelming. Assignments can be a bit tough but he will be more than happy to clarify. He might accept late work as long as he hasn't started grading papers yet. He is caring as long as you reach out for help he will allow some to rewrite an essay for a better grade!
Very easy, but sometimes very boring lectures. Considering how difficult my schedule was, I was happy to have a class that was as easy as this one.
There are weekly readings I never did. He talks about the readings for the majority of the class. You have one assignment a week based on the readings but I'd pick one and look up a summary. There are 3 papers but he grades easily. I got a 100 on all 3 of the papers knowing the papers didn't deserve a 100.
Great professor! I took this course during the winter session and really enjoyed the selected readings! Each week we had about 4 readings (short stories, poems, etc) and one discussion assigned. There were two papers total, one of them being a research criticism with an annotated bibliography (8-10 pgs) and the other a simple final paper (2 pgs)
Professor Borg was an amazing teacher. He has the due dates all set so you know what to do and when. He is very kind and responds quickly if you have any questions, he also gives amazing feedback. I definitely recommend if you're looking to take a teacher who will care about you and will help you.
Take his course; you won't regret it. I had Professor Borg for three courses (Eng.101, 102, and 205). English 205 has 2 midterms and 1 final ( short answers + mini-essay). There is also an 8-10 page critical essay, but it's not too hard! Also, join his Zoom meetings; he loves connecting and helping his students!
Really nice and is available through email & office hours. Class is mostly graded by three essays, and you can choose which readings from syllabus. For honors, the papers are longer but not too bad. The longest essay needs research & an annotated bibliography. Overall good class and nice reads. Take the class if you need it.
Two papers, one annotated bibliography, and three quizzes! He is a friendly professor and has good information on the modules. I really liked his class, actually. He seems like a lovely person and was very communicative. Take his class if you have the option! His essays are manageable because you know them well before they're due.
Professor Borg is a caring and laidback teacher. The class is basically a bunch of reading, lectures about the stories, a couple online quizzes, along with 3 essays. Overall, he was a really nice professor and lectures were interesting and funny too! Met twice a week and it was nice to have this class while juggling around a packed schedule.
an amazing english professor. he is very engaging and very funny. he grades very easy and there are barely any assignments other than weekly reading.
Took his honors course and it was one of the most straightforward English classes I've ever taken! The discussions are optional, but participation is required to stay in the class. The midterm and final are literature analysis essays, and he gives you a clear outline of what should be included. Take him!
This course is easy to pass as long as you do the work. Impossible to fail unless you do nothing. There are 3 quizzes,1 annotated bibliography, 1 critical essay, and 1 final paper. The class is not hard and he helps along the way. You will have to write a fair amount but it is an English class so that is a given. I would definitely take him again.
LOVED PROFF BORG!! His lectures were animated and the readings were interesting, he is quirky and funny. A very chill and down-to-earth professor. Would definitely take his class again :-)
Professor's class was more lecture based than anything. 2 major writing assignments with few homework. Attendance is mandatory and must buy 2 textbooks. The class is an easy A and Professor is a easy grader for the most part
SUPER organized and well-structured class, he is super chill and replies quickly, and overall, just a great professor. There are 3 quizzes in which you get unlimited attempts, 3 essays, and I think 4 other assignments which all stem to one of the essays, which is a research essay. Overall, if you don't procrastinate, the class should be an easy A.
Professor Borg was definitely an easy professor. All materials are posted a week before class starts and are all accessible to submit as well. You're graded on three essays, one annotated bibliography, and one outline. He's very generous and understanding, just email him with any problems you have with submissions. Take this easy honors class!
his class was very chill. we had 3 main papers which were spread out and he gave us lots of time to do them. they aren't worth many points (20), but were the only things that went into the gradebook. discussions are not mandatory, but he uses as a way to prove that you're still participating. not a harsh grader either. overall, really good prof.
Professor Borg is a very understanding person who genuinely cares for his students. Class material is easy to follow, allowing you to do certain assignments based on your interest story. 10/10 would take again!
Way too easy. I didn't really learn a thing. I think he tries to hard to be "cool."
Dream eng101 course. I took the 5-week course, so it was a paper nearly every week. I believe the full semester course would be more spread out. Fun readings, just wants to see you log into canvas every week. He gives very specific criteria for grading, follow it and you'll be great. Got a 100% for the course with low/medium effort.
Took this prof for English 101 and 102; he is a unique, engaging, and understanding professor. He cares about his students and wants us to pass. Made me a better writer, gave terrific feedback, and had manageable assignment choices. He provides enough time to complete assignments & will accept late work. He was email-savvy and responded quickly.
Professor Borg's ENG102 class is a chill yet engaging experience. With minimal assignments and a generous grading system, it's an easy A. Using unstuck ai and the provided textbook helped me breeze through the course.
Borg's 101 class was a great experience and would recommend him. While his instructions on writing a paper may be vague at times, just look at the rubric to get a perfect score. He is a very generous grader, which is another great thing about him. However, he does not give extra credit.
I took his ENG 101 class online; the coursework was straightforward, and the rubrics for grading were clear and concise. He was very understanding of technical issues when I failed to submit my final essay and accepted my work through email.
He's a chill teacher and gives good feedback. Responds to messages quickly. You do have to somewhat try with the final essay, but overall an easy class.
Yes, this teacher is chill. But you don't actually learn anything. He wants to be everyone's best friend, not a college teacher.
I loved Dr. Borg and would highly recommend him to anyone taking British Lit. He's super attentive, keeps class interesting (despite a 3 hour lecture), and genuinely cares for his students. If you do the readings, participate, do the discussions on time, and show that you wanna learn, you will easily get an A.
2 papers and a final paper. Lots of reading. Has a discussion post each week, but is not graded (just for attendance). Overall really easy.
Easy A. Submitted all my work at the end of the semester even though I was supposed to submit it by due date. All my work was graded without any penalty or partial credit. He checks your papers with turnitin. I don't like english and got an A. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TAKE THIS CLASS. (ENGLISH 101 AND 102)
Such a great professor, I would take him again in a heartbeat. There were two papers and one final paper. There were discussion posts each week, but they weren't graded. There was a lot of reading, but it wasn't bad. It was such an easy A.
He's the best. He's reasonable, helpful, and easy to contact when needed.
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