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Reviews (192)
Very straight forward and clear about what he expects. Grades easily!
Challenging course that required a bit more time to complete assignments than I was accustomed to for English. Attended a once a week class.
Nice guy very helpful
Good teacher he will make a good writer out of you.Helpful and down to earth .Do what the man says and youll do well.Hes a profesor with a bright future.Hes hilarious
One of the best profs out there. He really helps you grow in the writing techniques. DOES give alot of HW (papers, readings, quizzes). His grading is very fair and precise.
very simple answer...take this class
Excellent class. Lots of writing and work, but if you do exactly what he says, it will be an easy A.
The easiest professor I ever had. If you ever had a question, he answers you right away. If you have a question about a paper, he will tell you what to put on and what not to. Just obey he paper and writing rules and you will pass. Out of 15 grades. I only had one non-"A". A quiz grade. Excellent.
Not a class I would recommend for people who like to slack off. You need to think in this class. If you turn in all of the work on time he will love you, and he'll be more "grade-friendly" this is not a class for beginning writers, you need some writing skill. he will work with you.
He was awful. He was unclear about our essays.Our first essay was about Civil Disobedience, what can you really write about this. I wouldn't reccommend this class to anyone.
This professor should not be taken if your a slacker. He gives a lot of work, but he's a real funny guy who's willing to help if you need it.
he goes over things making sure you understand them.
funny guy- take this class if you want to learn, if you want to sleep and not show up, y ou'll fail. If you do show up, you'll learn a whole lot. He is very helpful and will give you his personal Email. gets back to you very fast.
Very helpful teacher- my writing wouldn't be the same without this class
Very unclear on expextations, although would answer any and all questions. Lots of writing, 5 papers the whole semester. Would not take again.
hes awesome and really smart
very hard! if you love writing and critism you might like the class. he makes you write papers non-stop all semester!
Very nice and very helpful. He tells you how to do the work, if you follow you do fine. His test are very easy.
Awesome teacher! Very good explanations. Very helpful and understanding! Definitely grades on the quality of your work and not if he likes you or not. Very unbiased teacher. High work ethics and grades according to wuality of your papers and tests! AWESOME! Absolutely loved him!!!!
hes very strict, if you like wirtting take him. you write a lot!! i took him over a summer term. NEVER take him we did two huge papers within 2 weeks. hes a good teacher not very nice though.
he is extremely hard, and makes many unnecessary comments about if you do it this way....your an idiot..this looks like the work of a 6th grader. We have not stopped doing papers, and writing all semester...Have some consideration for the summer courses man! I would NEVER take him again, and NEVER reccomend him to anyone!!
prepare to write about 5 papers, each one harder than the last. hes not always clear on what he wants but does let you rewrite papers (grade will be a combination of the two). does not pick favorites. does make you read about 2-3 stories per week and does give pop quizzes on them. would not take again or recommend.
He is so thorough and fair, but i wouldn't recommend him for a summer course because there is no gap between papers, it is one right after the next. He really teaches you how to write an effective paper, though. I really liked him.
If u want writing credit n actually like writing, then take this class. U write 6 one pg summaries on 6 stories you've read n discussed in class, plus, 4 the writing option, u write a 5 page literary interpretation paper instead of one 10 pg one. Grades based on understanidng of themes. Tests include T/F, Multchc, quote ID.
I loved this teacher,he made me really thrive in my writing without judging to harsh,I took another teacher for 1102,I was very disappointed so i took him for 2210 and did very well. Would recommend him to anyone.
He was kinda strange at first (cuz it was my first term in BCC) but as time went by, he actually knew what he was doing and taught how to write term papers well. Better than some other teachers.
He is a great teacher...I took him got ENC2210 and I thought he was great. If you are a business major, definately take him! He teaches things you're actually going to use in like how to great a great resume, cover letter, memos, etc...I loved his class! He can get a little boring sometimes but overall is a great teacher! Take him!!
This guy is the one of the best teachers at BCC. His tests are directly off his notes. Most of the tests are TRUE/FALSE. You do have to write a lot. But it is still easier than 1102. He really knows his stuff!!!
This is an easy "A". This guy will help you every step of the way. If you do your reading assignments, turn in your writing on time, and follow his easy to understand recommendations, you will walk away with a good grade in this class. Expect surprize quizzes on the assigned readings.
only has 5 students in his class and assigns a lot of work.cant understand anything he assigns and is mean when checks homework DO NOT TAKE HIM!!
Awesome
He is a very good teacher and he helps you find your way when you are writing. I would take him for 1102
Very helpful class,,,, awesome
he was horrible! i would never take him again. his papers were very difficult and there is only 5 people in ALL of his classes.makes you read your papers outloud and criticizes them in front of everybody. not a good class to take especially if your not good in english and writing papers
Ok its hard to explain him, lots of writting and somehow complicated class. Although I got an A it wasent easy his big projects are xtremlly complex a lot of reading a lot of reasearching, one thing I have to say about him is that you are going to learn A LOT in this class and he also teaches you about your career in particular.
This is one of the easiest classes I have ever taken. Easy A+. Just read your short-stories, take your 5 question quiz weekly, take good notes, read them just before the mid term and final, turn-in writing assignments and pass with an A. How hard is that? And He is super-harmless. Take Adams at FAU and you will kiss this guy's feet.
He has a strong passion for teaching, you learn a lot, you work a lot and slackers need not apply.
If you like learning take him... The best teacher ever... He loves teaching and always prepares his classes.... If you keep up with the homework and quizzes you are fine...
HE IS GREAT! One of the best professors I ever had. Intelligent, impartial, hilarious, and intelectual, David Hennessy is an A+. He really enjoy to teach and he knows how to do it. Take him and learn.
The GREATEST teacher ever! Very willing to help. Always accessible (e-mail, phone, office). Actually teaches. Rewards you for effort! GREAT!
Very hard
You must do the reading and keep up with assignments. It was an easy A for me because I like Literature. He is a great teacher with a wonderful personality and class is always interesting. He reminds me of John Ritter.
This is a great teacher, when i came in I didn't know anything about MLA format or plagiarism and he helped so much. Discussions are very interesting and actually help for the essays. Essays can be long but with all the help he gives you everyone should be ok
VERY VERY HARD.......put it this way i took his class and recieved a F (& i did all assignments) i took it with another teacher and recieved a B...thats a big difference. If english isnt your subject this isnt the teacher to take. prof Baker is much better
He helped me improve my writing so much! I took him for Film as Literature (fun class!) last semester and had to sign up for his next class. He assigns three major papers. Everything else is short quizzes on short stories. His criticism is very constructive. He's always willing to help. Very down to earth and young guy!
horrible professor. tells his students to shut up, very disrespectful.if you have valuable religious viewpoints, you may not want to consider henessey.the professor's topics are geared to discredit religion. if your looking for an english professor which is lazy and doesnt want to teach this explains why he lets his students take weeks off at a tim
I took both this guy's ENC1101 & ENC1102 class and I thought he was great. He took the time to talk to each student one to one to make sure they knew what they were doing. His assignments are kinda hard, but if you do what he tells you, you'll get a good grade. I learned A LOT in his classes and I know its helped make me a better college student.
Need to keep up with your postings and quizzes. If you are diligent with the reading and postings, you could possibly do quite well, however, it's an online class and it's not as easy to have discussion on literature as if you were attending in person. He is very knowledgeable, and very perceptive. If you like online classes, this should be for you
His class is interesting, but there is a hug work load. Taking his online class this summer wasn't fun. Once I got through reading a forever long story, there was another one to read, as if I wasn't taking other classes. He work load is a lot. If u like doing massive workload u can go ahead and take his class.
This guy looks like he's fresh out of high school. Class is extremely tough.....take this one by itself. There is no time for any other classes!! He is very on top of things and makes you feel like you have a learning disorder in reading.
Great Professor, actually teaches something to the class at a college level, unlike other English or literary teachers. He delves deep into the subject and will thoroughly explain it. He is not tough as some may say but actually expects you to try to write a clear and conscious paper. He is very fair and will guide you in writing.
Suppose he is my teacher and he wants to teach me how to eat an orange. He will not show it to us clearly. He will just show the orange and make us figure it out. Now guess how much help we can get from his class. If you are a forign student with a little language barier, forget it! You will never pass!
Get ready for a lot of work.He is very detail orriented and a perfectionist.Overall I cannot say anythig negative about him, however he is sooo profesional and perfect!!!I took the class online and he was very easy to reach.
Very professional teacher, hard material but at the same time very helpful, answers all questions via email. Will always review your essays before you have to turn in. GIves helpful feedback. The work is hard, but if you try and ask questions and request feedback you will get a good grade. I got a B.
Extremely helpful. only write 2 papers in this class.. no final exam... and you get individual help before each paper..so it gives you a chane to fix any errors you have or a chance to get a better grade on your final paper.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE SENSETIVE TO CRITICISM AS I WAS. HE IS BRUTALLY HONEST AND EVEN ADMITS IT. I DIDNT LIKE ANY OF THE WRITING ASSIGNMENTS. ENGLISH USE TO BE MY FAVORITE CLASS UNTIL I TOOK THIS CLASS. DURING THE COURSE I GOT REALLY DEPRESSED AND THOUGHT BOUT TAKIN AWAY MY LIFE. HATED IT.
That this professor is still allowed to teach is frankly astonishing to me.
if you just listen to him its really easy
You need to keep up with postings for the online class, do the quizzes on time and must keep up with all of the readings. The (online) class is brutal but tenacity will pay off if you put in diligent effort. If you're not reading skills are low, don't take the course, but otherwise, prepare for decent note taking & prepare for the 2 exams & essays.
If you have a general understanding for what is expected of a college level paper, and put the time in to develope well written papers and don't bs them you will do fine. read the book he does quizes all the time that you wont pass if you dont read, but if you do most ikely you should get a 100 if you have a brain. he is very nice and WILL help you
Great teacher, I learned a lot from him. He is helpful and his feedback is very thorough.
Worst teacher ever. OMG! some people say he is a comprehensive person.. NO WAY!!!!!!! He only wants to see on the essays what he likes, if he doesn't like it that's it.. you get a C. I went to labs, smarthinking, professional help to do my best and he always graded me a C. He xpects people to be perfect. DON'T TAKE HIM that's all i can advise u
This class is not easy! This guy is super personable and helped me a lot, he expects your best and really makes you try for your grade. A great teacher, I am glad I had him. Haha, I put "hot" just because he's really young even though he has been teaching for a while, and because he is so friendly. :)
Professor Hennessy is one of THE BEST professors in BC. He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and very up-to-date. If you guys want to truly learn how to write on college level and use it further in your future careers, Professor Hennessy is your man. I learned very useful writing techniques that I can use in my future writings. I?m so happy I ha
About my professor David Hennessy. Professor Hennessy is good. He is very helpful with essays. People do alot of work in his class,but one have to read in order to pass his quizzes.He is the best english teacher that I have ever seen@ BC .
Professor Hennessy is awesome. I did very well in his class and recommend him very strongly if you really want to improve your writing skills. The way he schedules the class for assignments is very great,too. He gives you more that enough time to do all the writings. Just listen to what he has to say! He is GREAT :))
This teacher is very nice and helpful but hard. I had the hardest time with all the essays, they were never good enough but hey I cant blame him for that he expects everyone to do their best. Alot of writing in this class. Take him if your already have good writing skills.
Terrible professor. I managed to skip ENC1101 due to excellent grades and work. When I went to this class he gave me a low grade and just said "I don't get it." He doesn't try to explain anything well and I was hoping for more from his good rating. I can't improve without guidance which is a teacher's job. He failed to do so and I had to leave.
This teacher is really sweet. I would say that he is hard for an ENC1101 class. I got an A but it wasn't easy and the book he requires is dull and I feel like its just a bunch of BS written on paper. You will not retain a thing.But like I said, he is really nice and will help you and I think he is just a perfectionist if that is considered a flaw.
Awesome professor! I took him online. He uploads videos explaining the assignments. He is always keeping track of emails and responds in a timely manner. He is very clear on the assignemts and he is very helpful if we are confused. He has stages forturning a paper in and I've honestly never experienced such an effective way for writing a paper.
PROF. HENNESSY IS A WONDERFUL TEACHER. SMART, DEDICATED, PREPARED, ORGANIZED. YOU LEARN A LOT WITH HIM. DONT TAKE HIM IF YOU JUST WANT AN EASY A. HE EXPECTS YOU TO PUT FORTH EFFORT, AND HE IS VERY HELPFUL. BEST ENGLISH PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE.
Professor Hennessey is an amazing teacherr. He is smart and organized and very helpful. he's dedicated to the success of his students. Sure you have to put effort but it only benefits you in the end
I love this teacher!!! Yes he is hard, but he actually teached you on how things need to be done and prepared you for harder classesi n the future. He is a good overall teacher and for anyoen who wants to serioualy learn the def take him!!!! but if you simply lazy..yea dont =)
I took his online class. The class is pretty straight forward for the most part. You will have 2-3 readings per week, and you will have short quizzes on each of them, and you will have to contribute to discussion questions on them. Your one major assignment is a research paper. He grades this paper seriously,do a good job on it.
He was awesome. He clearly states what he expects from you nnd it is possible to do so. He provides a short lecture over all the reading materials via video. There is one big paper project the rest is just quizes. I highly recomend Professor Hennessy
I took his online class and it was the worst mistake of my life. I did not learn anything, he grades really hard especially on the research paper. I regret the day I took his class, I would advise anyone not to take an online class with him.
I took his LIT2020 online class and it was the worst mistake ever. He is a hard professor and, he grades really hard especially the research paper. I didn't learn anything at all in his online class, I will forever regret my decision; do not take on online class with him!
Took his online ENC1101 class...amazing. Best English teacher I've ever had. Anyone you see on here complaining clearly didn't put forth the effort. If you want an easy A, don't take his class...if you want to become a better writer, and actually feel like you learned something...sign up!
I took LIT2020 fully online. It's not an "easy A" type class. Seriously dont take this class fully online unless reading & writing are your thing and you're self disciplined. I rocked this class with a solid A and I learned so much. The prof. actively participates in online discussions, grades promptly & fairly, and answers questions.
He is an amazing teacher. He gives feedback on assignments so quickly and gives constructive criticism. He is not an easy A, but you can definately get an A in his class if you follow what he says.
Great teacher! Took his class online. He is really dedicated to the success of his students.He provides you with all the tools necessary to pass!He provides excellent feedback on all assignments and gives students opportunities to turn in optional rough drafts.Answers e-mails quickly and is involved in discussion boards. Would recommend to all!
I took him online for 1101. If you can't write essays, then this class isn't for you. Out of four essays, only one requires a works cited. He lets you redo one paper and averages the two grades, you can send in drafts for him to read over. He responds very fast to emails and reads the discussion boards.
CLass wasn't very easy. grading was hard but explains what you need to get better. 4 out of 5
I took the online course. Very detailed and specific. Didn't get to know him that well since the class was online but he tried to be very interactive nonetheless. he answered emails right away. I enjoyed the class and would recommend him.
Wouldn't recommend this class. This guy crams everything in at the last minute as if people have nothing better to do than to sit around a read book, prepare for a quiz, write a paper, and study for the final. Extremely boring class too.
What an amazing class to take online! His feed back is clear. The material is concentrated but easy to fallow. It all makes sense if you read the instructions and fallow step by step. My writing after I took this class is at another level. I wish this had been the first class I took in college. It would have made my life easier with other classes.
I took him for both 1101 and 1102. 1101 Online. Very attentive and quick with email/responses but was kinda hard. 1102 was in-class and easier, but more reading was involved. He's good both with fully-online classes and in class. I'd take him again but as a Science major, I don't need anything he's offering and also I hate to read.
I read the other reviews and people are saying he is a hard grader, but honestly I don't think he is. I wrote my first paper and I got a 100, so I think it depends on how hard you try. I'm taking online and he is always clear with instruction and gets back quickly when I have questions. I love him and he made my online experience a good one.
I really enjoyed this class. Wish I could take him again, but I am a science major. I liked most of his story selections. He was very good about getting back when I emailed him. I took him online and would suggest him again.
Great teacher! Very interesting lectures. Not easy-there is a quiz before every class, essays on the tests, and a literary interpretation paper, but if you keep up with the readings, you should do very well. He answers e-mails right away. He is the best teacher I've ever had!
He is a great professor! The due dates for all assignments are given at the beginning of the course, and discussions are not mandatory! If you do the assignments, you'll get the grade you deserve. The essay topics were reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone needing this class! He is very helpful, and quick with grades.
He is a swell fellow that knows his english. I say! The man is a genus when it comes to literature. If you have a knack for books and want to further you text analysis and writing skills, take the man's course. You wont be sorry.
Prof Hennessy is a good teacher. He is very helpful if you have questions and responds very quickly. He's particular, but definitely teaches you how to write a quality college paper. I would sign up for 1102 with him if I could!
This professor is responsive. I would not suggest taking this teacher though. Although he is clear in what he wants the class is not structured. Due dates a re hectic and tests are hard and so is the reading material. He has to be really impressed to give out B's or higher.
Mr. Hennessy was a wonderful instructor. He finds literature intriguing and it comes out in his teaching. I recommend taking his course if you enjoy reading, and want to become a better writer
This class was great, I enjoyed the reading selection. Work was minimal, quizzes for every story read and discussions and one paper at the end of the semester. If you like reading different types of stories, I recommend this course with this teacher, he makes it easy to pass.
The class is really pretty easy if you do the readings. And though the class was online, he seemed pretty responsive.
This guy is awesome. The amount of work he has us do, not so much. I took him for online. He responds super quick to all my emails and he really helped. On the other hand, its not an easy class. There are lots of readings and quizzes, a midterm, a pretty long essay and the final. You should take him if you don't have a heavy schedule.
I had lost faith in all professors at BC who actually TEACH. Let me tell you something, this guys TEACHES. He cares. It is a lot of work for most people (I'm an english major, so I didn't mind it) but the outlines he gives you (sorta hard) end up WRITING the paper for you! Loved him! Most hardworking professor I've had a BC
For Lit2020 Short Story, everything was very easy to understand. The quizzes were straight forward, the research paper wasn't too dificult, and the discussions were easy as well. The critical summaries were also easy. Over all, a very pleasant experience,
This professor is extremely difficult and critical i would not recommend him to anyone! you would not really understand his method of writing he has way too many rules when it come to writing papers,IM telling you, you will be stressed when a paper due date is coming up. NEVER AGAIN will i take him.
This teacher is very difficult and not so helpful. I had to drop his class. He is a VERY tough grader and does't give the best feedback on your papers. He is very confusing and not the nicest teacher.
Relatively helpful and extremely quick to respond to emails. A bit strict on essay grading. Quizes are easy but have trick questions at times. Revieved an A 98%. I would take this class again.
The teacher needs to get his material together. Some stories had mistakes (I had already read them previously) and they were not addressed by the teacher. Mistakes that changed the entire interpretation of the story. He was too critical. Quiz questions were trick questions to easily stump the student. Worse English teachers I've EVER had.
This was a very difficult class for me to take because of the lack of interest in the subject but I thought it was my only choice that would work for my degree. Luckily I was able to get an A. This was an online class but had the option of taking advantage of getting extra credit by showing up numerous times as a blended in person class.
Very responsive professor but essay is very hard. He is very anal with what he wants. The reading material was very boring and difficult. Nice guy but would not advise taking him.
Took the class online and received an A. Workload is not much at all. You read many short stories and take short, easy quizes afterwords. You must also participate in a class discussion, which is easy. You have two novels to read, but one is rather short. Only hard part was the final paper, but if you listen to his instructions, and get ahead it ok
Online AML2010. His class was a decent amount of work. You can get by skimming all the stories or using sparknotes. Hes pretty helpful and very engaged.
Quizzes often, but if you read the assignments & lessons then they are easy. One major reading toward end. Essay always on midfinal exams. BE PREPARED for a Lit Interpretation Paper at the end. Don't expect an easy grade on it, you have to WORK for it!
Great professor. Plenty of reading, fun discussions, tests are not bad. I felt that he really cared about the students. Literary Interpretation Paper is challenging but if you do the optional first draft, you can get feedback that will help you succeed.
this teacher is something. you read like no tomorrow and you better start it soon cause each story jus gets longer until it becomes confusing. my opinion i was find a better class that actually amusing cause this was boring
You will read like there's no tomorrow. Quizzes can get tricky. Harsh grading.
A lot of work and reading. Tests are tricky. Grades tough on essays. Readings are extremely long and boring.
Run away!!!!
Took this professor for an online class, tons of quizzes (trick questions), participation in the discussion board is a must, final paper (literary interpretation paper) VERY TOUGH GRADER, don't expect an A unless you write like an english major. Responds quickly but not very clear, basically repeats what you already know. would not take again.
Included a lot of reading material with quizzes for each, but only two tests. The quizzes were extremely easy (5 questions each) but the tests were completely different and much harder. Prof. Hennessy didn't give much feedback on assignments, usually just a "good work" here and there. Overall, it was a fairly easy class if you did the reading.
Avoid if you can. He is a tough grader and didn't give useful feedback on the lit paper, just responds with what you already know.
This Professor is HORRIBLE teacher . Very critical in every aspect , nothing is ever good enough for him . Bad at grading , haven't graded a discussion yet and it's been about 3 weeks . Responds but doesn't give good clarity.
Was an ok teacher. Just do the work, like with any other online class. DEADLINES! The tests are online so you can cheat. Discussions are easy. Quizzes are short and easy. Make sure you're not late with your paper. He stresses that.
I would never take this professor again and i wouldn't recommend you take him ever his lectures are unclear and has nothing to do with the test that are given. he has too many essays on things he don't teach.
I though he was an okay teacher. I read a lot of his reviews and was scared to take him and I did fine. As long as you do your work on time, do the extra credit, and follow his instructions, you can get an A. Make sure you look up the stories online for practice questions. The paper at the end wasn't easy but ask questions & he'll help
You genuinely have to read in this class, it's a literature class, what do you expect! However, try your best in his essays and read all the stories and you should be fine. I only did half the amount of effort for this class but ended up passing regardless. He's really nice & will make you feel at ease in his actual lecture class.
Mr. Hennessy is the best professor I've had. I was nervous going into this class, as it's really important to my major. I learned that hard work really pays off. I've learned so much! He relates all his lectures to real-world events in a way that truly makes them enjoyable to students, and gives very valuable feedback in his essays. Recommend!
He is a very good professor, His test are pretty hard but he is a nice grader and as long as you do everything else it's easy to pass.
Was a bit scared the first week. Thought about dropping out the class but didn't, well worth it! No need for books. He uploads assignments online. Short quizzes on short stories, and about 3-4 papers not including the final paper. He also Forgives the lowest grade and allows you to make up the lowest graded paper. Great speaker, don't be late!
Super passionate about Literature. He has his book online so no need to buy it. Tough grader but is really helpful and involved with projects and papers. Heavy reading
Read and you will pass. Simple as that. It is ALOT of reading though. HOURS AND HOURS!
ok so he's a pretty good professor. His lectures are very interesting cant really complain about that but he's a tough grader if you suck at essays DO NOT TAKE HIM!
Online class with forum participation. Never interacted with students. (NEVER) Lots of READING and QUiZZES. READING READING READING. And Then MORE READING. Holy Crap a lot of READiNG! I choose this course and hoped it had been a bit more interactive. I like feedback. Over all i would have gotten an A if I have READ MORE!
He's a great teacher. There's a lot of work involved but if you give yourself a few hours a week to read and take the quizzes, you will be fine. He's a fair grader and everything is clear. He's a great teacher and know's what he's doing. I've had him for short story and aml lit, and he's great at both. Great course and a great teacher.
He Has you write 3-4 papers during the term, He gives critical feedback good and bad, he WILL fail you if you plagiarise.
He's a GREAT TEACHER. There are 3-4 papers you have to write based off a set theme and analysis of a short story he selects. You don't need the book. You DO have to come to class and his paper critique meetings. Do all the work you should get an A+. His class is interesting also. ALL in all, great teacher.
The class was very straightforward. Students were required to complete 17 quizzes over the course (most were 5 questions), 3 discussions per module, a midterm and final that were multiple choice and true or false, 2 books, and a five page paper. There was also an extra credit quiz that added like 3% to my grade.
I loved this professor. He's very knowledgeable in the subject and makes the class and work fun. I thought he was hilarious and looked forward to going to his class. His assignments were very easy and straightforward. I would take him as my professor for every class if I could.
Began as an easy going professor but it definitely didn't end that way. The quizzes have questions that you would think would be in the course, but they aren't. Great in communication. Just wish his class was better.
This professor was great. I took the class online and he was very easy to get in contact with. The course is primarily reading, taking quizzes, and discussions. There are no assignments, which is great. If you dont do the reading you will fail, no doubt about it.
Reading material (usually short stories) was provided. LOADS of quizzes (online) w few questions. Actually read the stories, questions were VERY EASY but often specific. Gives extra credit. Had to read 2 short novels, do midterm + final (Online), & write1 research paper. Follow rubrics and should get an A! Interesting & hilarious lectures as well!
Theres a lot of reading but nothing is too difficult to understand. A lot of discussions and quizzes but all of them are easy as long as you complete the readings. He is really quick to respond and is very understanding.
Work is all online. Multiple quizzes, midterm, final, & 1 research paper. He provides the short stories but you have to acquire the 2 novels yourself. Easy A If you put in the effort. Quizzes have relatively simple questions, but you do need to read the stories/have a basic understanding. Gave slight extra credit + entertaining lectures.
He offers two extra credit assignments in quiz form. The lectures for the most part include a video version of the information. He will email you back faster than youd expect and is genuinely interested in your success. If the content feels overwhelming, break the reading up over a certain number of days, use an audiobook, and annotate.
I chose him for my English class based on good comments that Ive seen on here , but turns out majority of the comments were actually WRONG�� If youre thinking about choosing him over someone else , CHANGE YOUR MIND AT THIS VERY MOMENT!
Best English professor you will ever have! He really cares about his students, and wants everyone to pass. He is really funny, gives good lectures, and is a down to earth guy. All that's graded in his class are 3 papers, mini quizes, attendance, and discussion posts which are very easy. I took him for ENC1101 and 1102, and got A's both semesters.
Excellent professor.
He's an amazing professor. Although some of the works of literature were difficult to understand, he made sure to go over the material so that it's understandable. Lots of quizzes, but they're easy if you've read the text. His lectures aren't boring and there are some funny jokes thrown in. Extra credit is offered.
Simply amazing. Work is easy, merely have to put in effort to do the content assigned with it. Not hard just requires minimal amounts of dedication. Literally just attention/review content. Lively lectures, extra credit, fast grader, and helps revise essays. Took for ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and AML 2020 and am NOT good in this subject matter.
Great English teacher at Broward College. You only have to write three papers in the entire semester, and he gives you good one on one feedback during the rough draft portion so you can finalize your paper the best way possible. Highly recommend this teacher, he's really nice and respectable.
Took this class online. Prof Henessey is a good professor! His class definitely isnt easy . Tons of reading. Discussions are mandatory, and quizzes on all the stories. As long as you participate and read you will definitely pass. He gives great feedback.
Prof. Hennessey is great. I took a blended course so sometimes we only met up during his office hours. Professor David made us learn about real-world issues, was very informative, interactive with students, and was very easy to talk to. Grades very fairly. I thoroughly enjoyed this class.
had a 4.0 gpa, but i got a B, which is causing me to graduate with 3.96 ! this is the only class i got a B in lol. im a straight A student & had an 88.9% in this class. I begged him can I do extra credit or anything to bring up my grade but he said NO. i was so devastated i cried. grades papers tough! beware of no rounding. ill never forget him
This is one of the worst classes I've have ever take, you have to read more than 20 pages to do only one attempt test with only 12 minutes to complete the test of 10 questions. He does not have considerations. It s almost impossible to get an A in this class.
Lit2020 with Professor Hennessy was very straightforward. The class is very easy AS LONG as you make sure to read the short stories and stay on schedule. Each short story has quizzes that consist of 5 questions, if you read the quiz it should be a breeze. The class consists of 2 sets of critical summaries and a paper. Professor was very helpful!
Very kind man, gives great feedback and isn't afraid to compliment students' work. Lots of reading material but it is a lit class after all. Reading selections were great, and gave lots of historical context to go with it. Take him if you have the chance!!!
Professor Hennessy delivers information fluidly and is easy to listen to. Hes stern but caring. Excellent experience overall.
good professor, he explains and teaches good and is passionate about what he does. but he is a very strict grader, A is almost impossible. I had straight As and 88% in his class which he did not move up even in a pandemic. If you are an straight A student i suggest you not take him it can risk ur 4.0
Good professor and has a good way of teaching/explaining and getting the message through. Does not mind questions and explaining again and again. Yet its very hard to impossible to get an A in this class. Ruined my 4.0 GPA because of this class, ended his class with 88%. You have to do 3 essays in this class, he grades very hard.
Hes very specific on what he wants for his papers. Make sure u follow exactly what his format is. If u have any questions hes very good at replying back and helping u throughout the paper. If u dont follow his format u will have a hard time passing. If ur not the type to really think about ur essays and what to write then dont take him.
This professor will not give you a good grade. He'll always have something to say about the papers you write, always complaining about something. I feel like with him, no matter what I write he'll give me a C or lower. VERY THOUGH GRADER. If you can't write a PERFECT essay, choose another professor.
If you dont know how to write an essay... DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! Hes such a tough grader, I didnt think it would be this hard since its ENC1101! But he grades like if your suppose to know everything and be an expert already. Hes nice and class is interesting. Theres 3 essays and one make up. But like I said A REALLY TOUGH GRADER!!!!
Hes such a tough grader. Hes very specific on what he wants for his papers. So if you dont know how to write a good essay I suggest to not take his class.
All we mainly did was write essays. They were interesting topics to write about but he graded really hard. It felt impossible writing a paper because all of them werent enough for him. His lectures were very interesting though, other than that this is a impossible class to pass.
A really great professor. He's what all professors should be like. Super caring during covid. Makes the content interesting.
Horrible teacher. There are so many papers you have to write. He doesnt give much feedback and is a very touch grader. This class is focused on English writing than American Literature. Do not take his class
It is impossible to get an A in his class. If you care about your Gpa then do not take his class. Wait another semester if you have to. Avoid at all costs
He is a great professor. He really tries to give you a lot of feedback and help to apply them to the 3 papers that you do throughout the course. He also assigns readings with quizzes that are no more than 10 questions long, as long as you read the assignments you should get an easy A.
Overall I think he was alright. I took it as an online class 6 weeks so it can be hectic with the readings. Some of the quizzes had tough questions but were manageable. Lots of extra credit and theres a Literary Interpretation Paper which is extremely important so just follow his guidelines and youll be fine. Replies fast to emails as well.
TAKE THIS CLASS! I am a dual enrollment senior in high school. I totally messed up, didn't do my work, and was failing his class with a 46%. I reached out to him and he was kind in helping me bring my grade up. He offered wonderful feedback and helped me pass with a C. I wish I had put in the effort because an A would have been SO easy. Loved him!!
Professor Hennessy is a really good instructor. I actually enjoyed the class, he made me like English class for the first time. He is a bit fast paced, so if you procrastinate a lot the I wouldn't recommend taking him. Other than that, he loves to help and gives great feedback to help make you write your papers better.
If you do not want to low your GPA do not take his class. He assume that you can do a perfect writing with a perfect structure for all his papers. The quizzes are pretty easy and will help you a little bit, however, it is very hard to get an A as he expects a perfect essay.
Professor Hennessy is a very thorough instructor. He provides a wonderful selection of resources for each section of the course. There is a lot of reading, but it's a literature course! I recommend and would take again.
The class was not super easy but also not super hard. I did his one one term short class online and the workload was a lot sometimes mainly because of the reading. I would say every week you could find yourself easily reading 100 pages or more sometimes. He grades fairly and the class outline is simple and clear.
Great instructor that expects a solid effort. He provides great feedback and really felt encouraged when I recieved feedback from him.
He is a good professor just I personally, was unable to connect with the way he taught. He goes on small tangents that although relevant to the lesson, seem somewhat meaningless and lack purpose. However, he ensures that the students learn to write well and are taught all the ins and outs of writing a paper up to par with college standards.
I took Professor Hennessy for ENC1101 and honestly, once you read the lessons, you'll do well on the writing. Give yourself enough time to do the papers and honestly the papers are enjoyable. He lets you analyze any texts/movies/whatever topics of your own choice. Attendance is graded btw.
I took Professor Hennessy for ENC1101 and again for ENC1102, and he's my favorite professor so far at Broward College. The readings are on a wide range of topics and the assignments are enjoyable (I watch a movie to analyze each time). Always available for feedback, to answer questions and to help via email.
He grades his essays harshly. A little too harshly for a beginner class at a local college.
I am grading him as harsh as he grades papers. I think he is on a power trip honestly.
This instructor consistently issues warnings of potential failure through various course announcements, emphasizing strict adherence to his preferred methods and expectations. It is notable that despite the elective nature of the course, the grading approach employed by the professor remains notably stringent.
Best professor I had all semester! He made me a much better writer and gave quality feedback! I highly recommend him! Make sure to pay attention to his lectures and also to read the notes and you'll do fine in his class!
He is a very flexible professor that truly cares about the work that is produced. Unfortunately this leads to him being a harsh grader but it is truly for the better since he wants you to pass.
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He is great professor and he makes the material concise and way to understand most importantly he is willing to work with you , choose his class
Professor Hennessy was great just be prepared to read , he is very fair and I would definitely take another class with him again .
This class is an easy A as long as you put in effort and do all the work. There's usually a discussion due every week, along with a summary of four works read, a novel quiz, and an essay. The essay makes up 30% of the final grade, but as long as you follow the feedback for the essay assignments, you can pass this class easily.
He grades extremely rough! I have never heard of a teacher that grades your planning sheet so heavily and requires it.. some students do not plan and I am one of those students, it is unfair and illogical. Even for the papers he is a tough grader, the man makes you feel like you don't know a lick of english or grammar.
Overall his class was very easy but I honestly see why some of the reviews said that he's on a power trip while grading papers because he deducts points for literally anything. Luckily I had a teacher that was like him my senior year so dealing with him was nothing I wasn't used to
Hennessy's class is quite manageable with attentive reading and writing practice. Leverage study tools like unstuck AI to prepare - the quizzes aren't too bad, but the essays require diligence. Definitely worth taking if you're willing to put in the work.
One of the best online professors I've had. Assigned amazing English works that expanded my scope of literature. Every poem, book, play and short story that was assigned felt like it was assigned with a purpose. Great class to take if you love literature. Mr. Hennessy was also great at communicating and was an extremely fair grader!
I LOVED professor Hennessy. He had very interesting lectures and you could tell he likes his job. Attendance is super important and there is a lot of reading, but as long as you do the work you will pass. He offers extra credit too. Overall, very nice guy and amazing prof. I learned a lot from him. Take him if you want to make your life easier.
The worst learning experience I have ever been apart of. I am certain that this teacher grades papers emotionally. What do I mean when I say that, I mean if you have an idea he doesn't like it will affect your paper. Sends essay length instructions on how to fix your essay then marks you late. Hah RUN away quick or suffer like me.
Do not take this professor. I took him after reading the great reviews and he was easy for the first couple of weeks. I'm still in his class and I hate it in there. His classes consist of absolutely no knowledge. I've so far learned nothing from this class other than he judges you for YOUR outline and drafts and he has to approve it.
For me he was ok, but he would not stop putting out discussion post about AI usage. I understand that using AI is bad and whatnot, but every single announcement should not be scaring your students by saying “I am one of the best in the state for detecting AI usage”??? Overall it's a kinda easy class with a very easy multiple choice final and essay.
Very good professor, everything is clearly outlined and he emphasizes ALOT about NO USE OF AI!!!
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