3.8

Dennis Sanchez

English - East Los Angeles College

3.8
Quality
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Would Retake
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3.8
Quality
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Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

103

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What Students Say

the class is easy you don't get a lot of homework the only thing you have to be careful is when it comes time to do the outlines if u don't do them correctly u might not pass the class but if you do them the way you have to do them than it shouldn't be a problem passing the class

ENGLISH21 - 3.0 rating

Outlines, outlines , outlines its all about outlines

3477 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

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B: 5
Not sure yet: 2
C+: 1
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ENGLISH101
Jun 27, 2004

A very nice teacher, but is very unclear. Everyday he talks about something that doesn't have to deal with the class. Then you go home with a big question mark on your forehead becuz you dont know what the assignment is.

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ENG57
Aug 21, 2004

No Comments

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ENG21
Nov 4, 2004

he is nice, just sit in the front and attend to his class everyday, also answer his question during the class you will be "B" or above. but you have to write journal by everyday for your extra cridet. if you really want to prove your eng level, he will be the one you should take.

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ENGLISH103
Feb 8, 2005

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ENG101
Mar 3, 2005

He is really a horrible teacher. He's full of himself and always talks about what he has and what he owns. Bottom line talks about himself all the time. Honestly though he can't teach. So I would not recommend this class to anyone unless I don't like you.

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ENGLISH102
Apr 7, 2005

Mr. Sanchez is probably the worse teacher I have ever had. He hates his job, and has favorites (you must have a **** to be one of his favorites, by the way)! Additionally, he uses his own book (which, by the way, is horrible); his book is, at most, 30% interesting...Consider yourself warned!

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ENGLISH21
May 19, 2005

personality wise he's cool but to strict especially when it comes to writting.He makes you feel stupid in front of the class.He's to much of a perfectionist.He smells good with his wipes but his class is to hard.

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5267
May 24, 2005

i had him for two classes. and i thought he was really kool. he is very willing to help you out. if you ask him questions and speak your mind in class he'll give you a good grade.he is also helpful when he writes recommendations.

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ENG57
May 24, 2005

he is a good professor

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ENG57
May 24, 2005

he is an alright professor

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ENGL57
Jun 3, 2005

The teacher only talks about himself,

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ENG57
Jun 19, 2005

one of the best teachers I've had...class had new things on a daily basis. Just do your work and your fine.

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ENG21
Aug 4, 2005

he was a very greatful and a helpful teacher. I would highly recommand him

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ENG103
Grade: C+
Aug 11, 2005

At least I'm not the only one who thinks he is full of himself. He makes us buy that horrible book of his and all he does is talk about himself. I would not recommend this so-called professor to anyone.

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ENGLISH102
Sep 4, 2005

He plays favorites. It's all about him, his book, USC, and UCLA. Don't mention a CSU school if you want him to like you and pass you.

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ENGLISH101
Sep 7, 2005

No Comments

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ENG102
Oct 18, 2005

has potential to be interesting --- prefers reading to class (which can be good) but doesn't explain assignments at all --- thus students don't understand why they receive low points on returned papers --- as i said, he has potential if he polishes his teaching skills

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ENGLISH102
Oct 18, 2005

opps! this is confusing! i just rated him on the south gate site, but here goes -- could be interesting, he likes to read to the class (which can be good; but does't explain assignments; thus, students don't understand why points are taken off -- as i said, he has potential if he polishes his teaching skills!

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ENG101
Oct 19, 2005

This guy is a jerk. He thinks he is so awesome (coincided), he wrote the books that are required for the class. He makes everything hard. And he expects perfection. A really good essay to another teacher won't even get you a c in his class. What a downer.

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ENGLISH636
Oct 29, 2005

i agreed to the previous person he is consided and stuck up he thinks he is perfect no one in this world is perfect only Jesus Christ is?

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ENG101
Nov 4, 2005

He's kind of harsh to us. He's trying to help us,but on the other hand,I felt so depress because I am having a hard time within this class,I don't felt happy but pressure! ps.His book costs $40.

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ENG101
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2005

Nice man but had to Drophis class. Took another instructor because he runs an English 101 class like it 60's level. Do not take teacher if planning to transfer.

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ENGLISH101
Dec 15, 2005

I took him and I would never recommend this teacher he is so rude and full of himself. I droped his class, because all he would talk about was the school band. He also plays the favoritism game. He's their to teach not to make friends.

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ENG101
Feb 22, 2006

Yeah Yeah, he is alright. Tell you the true, he is too easy. His Eng 101 is like an ESL class. I would highly recommend for students who does not want to learn. lolzzzz

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ENG102
Feb 24, 2006

If you have never read a book or much of anything, he might be a help on un-tarding you. PS I think he wants to be a writer. PPS He thought I plagerized my first essay his standards are so low (I didn't).

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ENG101
Mar 17, 2006

If you want to learn real english, he is the teacher to take!

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ENG101
Mar 22, 2006

Great Teacher!

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ENG101
May 17, 2006

Mr Sanchez is the best professor! He is very helpful!

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ENG101
Aug 10, 2006

not bad at all. you just need to like what you are studying to like the professor. he gave the class a lot of work as extra credit, meaning that he is trying to help people pass; nevertheless, knowledgeof the material is required.

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ENG101
Aug 10, 2006

take any english class with him. i already finished the first and taking the second. if you like the subject, you'll like him. he does require a lot of reading and writing on a daily basis.

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ENG205
Apr 10, 2007

Mr. Sanchez is a nice guy. Unfortunately, being a nice guy does not have much to do with being a good teacher. The class was mostly a joke. Is attempts to teach the class came too late. Take someone else.

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ENG102
May 23, 2007

easy class, too easy. books and attendance are only an issue if he doesn't favor you, otherwise you'll get an A. he's scattered, unorganized and lazy. if you want to learn don't take this class or any english class with him.

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ENG206
Jun 6, 2007

Nice guy but disorganized. Often times goes off on a tangent when attempting to lecture.Essay prompts are usually vague because he makes them up as he goes along; therefore, the assignments are difficult because you're left guessing as to what he truly wants.

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ENG102
Nov 27, 2007

He definately has favorites, but the worst part is how boring he is. I got a good grade, learned nothing, fell asleep in class,argued with him about his analysis of matterial, and hated his inappropriate comments about his personal life. A huge waste of my time.

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ENGLI57
Jul 10, 2008

He is hard but he is cool. He gives not that much hw. You see it hard but one u get confindent he is not.

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ENG205
Sep 11, 2008

Great instructor!! Just remember that if you are at this level of English, you should not expect Professors to give you easy prompts. if you follow along and show up to clas, the prompts can be somewhat easy, and you do have to do some research on the side. Which is what you should be doing anyways!! great professor.. =]

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ENG21
Jan 15, 2009

I was a student in his class during the 90's. Tremendous instructor! He does talk about USC but that's because his life wasn't easy when he attended. When I was failing his 101 class, he took time out to make a 'contract' that stated I would pass 101 and any other classes from there on out. He's one of the few professors that I remember.

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ENG101
Mar 21, 2009

He's actually a really cool teacher despite the negative comments everyone gives him. Sometimes it gets a little bit boring because apparently he really loves Hamlet which is all good. His essays are really broad, so have something in mind.

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ENG55
Jan 11, 2010

prof, Sanchez is pretty cool I wish he would teach 101 again, so that i could take his class.

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ENG205
May 30, 2010

If you want an A than take his class. If you want to learn than take someone else. Rabmles about Hamlet and his life. Uninteresting class and want my semester back!

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ENGL102
Jun 14, 2010

Genuinely cares for his students. Attempts to teach us about life. Very understanding of individual situations. We had 4 papers during Spring 2010 and a final on Hamlet & Death of Ivan. Goes over all the stories assigned so the essays' substances are essentially provided in class. Rewrite allowed & easy grader. Take him, you won't regret it.

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ENG101
Jun 22, 2010

I enjoyed professor sanchez's class so much! In fact, I boldly state that he is the best professor in english I have ever had!! His teaching style is relaxed and he makes the students feel comfortable. He isn't like others who make life tough and confuse the students. I would DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone!!!

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ENG26
Aug 30, 2010

very useful, I learned a lot from his class.

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ENG26
Dec 31, 2011

Great Professor. Inspiring!

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ENG216
Jan 14, 2012

Professor Sanchez really knows Shakespeare and he made it easy to understand.

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ENG21
Jan 21, 2012

Professor Sanchez makes learning grammar very easy. He really knows what he is doing. He is also very motivational to his students.

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ENG0660
Feb 9, 2012

good teacher

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ENG28
May 12, 2012

Great professor wo really cares about students. He doesn't mail it in.

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ENG28
May 20, 2012

Bad teacher. He spent a lot of time talking about his club. He concentrates on reading class, and never teaches you sth about writing. But the grade is mostly based on essays. The grades he gives on essays are completely unreasonable. He just has a look at your essay in less than a minute, and then gives you a grade. Never take him.

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ENGL28
Jun 24, 2012

Really cares about the students. His knowledge of literature is amazing. He is able to break it down and make it easy to understand.

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ENGL28
Jul 6, 2012

He made literature easy to understand. Didn't know anything about lit but he brought it to life.

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ENGL26
Jul 24, 2012

Really is an incredible teacher. He takes students on tours to universities. We went to Cal State L.A. in the summer. He didn't have to do that. I love him!

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ENG26
Sep 28, 2012

Excellent instructor! He really went out of his way for me in adding me to his class and working with me before class.

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ENGL0642
Dec 13, 2012

He is a good teacher. He helps you a lot with understanding English. Also he gives you a lot to work, but it is very easy. He is amazing and great with his students!

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ENGL26
Dec 24, 2012

At first I had a problem with him wanting us to write outlines, but the more we did it, the easier it got to write essays. He really is great especially caring teacher. I love him!

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ENGLI21
Dec 31, 2012

professor sanchez is very detailed and helpful..i had a fun time in his class this pass fall.i highly recommend him!

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ENGL26
Jan 10, 2013

Great professor. He really knows grammar and makes it easy to learn. High recommend!

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ENGLI216
Jan 17, 2013

I have had him in four classes and he makes the classes fun but you still learn. I really loved Julius Caesar cause it was easy to understand.

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ENG216
Jan 30, 2013

Dennis Sanchez is a very interesting individual, and as such, makes for an interesting course. Took him for Shakespeare and fell in love with the literature all over again. His analysis on the topic is nothing short of brilliant, and he genuinely cares for the subject. He is a great person outside of the classroom, and I highly respect his opinion.

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ENGL26
Mar 9, 2013

He is the absolute best professor!!!

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ENGLISH26
Mar 23, 2013

i'm really up set right now. i couldn't understand why i took this class. he's easy in class but he rates the essay difficultly. He never explains clearly what he wants for the essay. i learn nothing in this class. he only likes to read the poems everyday in class and all he does in class.

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ENG26
Jun 13, 2013

I don't know about other students but I loved his class. My writing has improved so much. At first didn't like outlining but after I got used to it. It was easier to write essays. He is very energetic and will let you slid if you show interest.

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ENGL127
Jun 20, 2013

I am a creative writing class junkee. He is by far the best professor I have ever taken in this subject.

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ENG26
Jul 18, 2013

Good professor, Fun class

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ENGL26
Sep 30, 2013

Yeah, he's good!

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ENG26
Dec 17, 2013

He is a good teacher! Very motivating and inspirational. He is very strict on attendance as well as essays but he shows similarity as to how they have at the higher university. If you want a good teacher where you will you will be successful in writing he is the one to get I highly recommend to take him! Join his club for extra credit as well.

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ENGL26
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2014

He's big on outlining before writing an essay. He's a really good teacher. High recommend.

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ENG26
Jan 11, 2014

Take his class you will learn a lot, but not so easy, you need work hard.

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ENGL26
Mar 21, 2014

Commands respect. Outlining is tough at first until you get used to it. Then writing becomes easier.

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E3487
Apr 1, 2014

If you want a easy teacher, I don't recommend him as one of your college professor. He is big on outline and if you don't do it good, you dead. He never make things clear and after you did it, he will said you do it wrong and ask you do it again. He never very interact with the class, all he did is read poems. Last he prepare you for University.

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ENGL26
Apr 11, 2014

Strict with outlines. But overall good.

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ENG26
Grade: C-
May 27, 2014

If you want a professor that puts you to sleep then take him. I made the mistake of taking the 3hr course. All he talks about is his club, his son, and he reads the most boring and useless essays to the class that take 1/2 the instruction time. When it comes to his essays, he's never clear on what he wants which resulted in me failing most of them.

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ENGL26
Jun 11, 2014

The outlines are hard but once you get them, it really helps. He's a good teacher.

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ENGL26
Grade: B
Jun 11, 2014

Outlines are the thing with him, but they work. I feel I am a better writer.

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ENGL26
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2014

Strict but I learned a lot.

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ENGL21
Jun 18, 2014

You want an easy teacher, don't take him, but if you want to learn, I strongly recommend.

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ENGL26
Jun 20, 2014

Cool teacher but expects you to do work on time!

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ENGL26
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2014

My first grade was an F. Then I started to do his required outlines and got an A in the class! He is great!

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ENGL26
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2014

He's set on his way of teaching, but he is good if you really want to learn.

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ENGL215
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2014

Great class. Perhaps a little more comedies but he was great with Hamlet and Julius Caesar.

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ENGL26
Oct 3, 2014

Strict about outlining essays. A lot of reading. But cares.

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ENGLI26
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2014

Strong professor who insists on us doing essays correctly.

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ENGLISH21
Nov 24, 2014

the class is easy you don't get a lot of homework the only thing you have to be careful is when it comes time to do the outlines if u don't do them correctly u might not pass the class but if you do them the way you have to do them than it shouldn't be a problem passing the class

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ENGL26
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2014

Gives good feedback. You have to write a lot of papers. He is definitely inspirational.

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3477
Dec 18, 2014

Outlines, outlines , outlines its all about outlines. Without it he will kinda put you down. Kinda takes to the class like if there dumb. Makes you use his own books.

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ENGL26
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2014

Demands a lot but I learned a lot especially on writing.

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ENGL29
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2015

Great teacher. He expects you to learn. Great textbook use.

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ENGLISH26
May 13, 2015

He's a cool, funny and chill guy but like the outline he requires you to do sometimes are unnecessary. He makes u write a tons of ideas onto a piece of paper but most of the times I feel like it's too much and not needed. But overall he respect all his students and he expect for you to do the same. Wouldn't mind taking him again though.

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26
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2015

I really enjoyed his class. I never got bored, he does make you read and write a lot of essay's but its expected, i mean its college. I liked how he really tried to encourage students to keep pursing and education and to not give up because this is something i struggle with myself. Overall really good professor.

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ENGLISH 28
Oct 28, 2015

Mr. Sanchez is a great teacher he makes his class interesting, you read stories in class and explains the stories, if you do all the work you would get an A. He is not hard at all I love his class and his book.

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ENGL21
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2015

He is a very good professor. You will learn a great amount but you have homework.

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ENG0660
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 21, 2016

ProfSanchez is interesting enough to keep the attention of a student You will definately learn. His class enviorment is freindly and welcoming. You will pass if you attend each class. You will not walk out dumbfounded. He considers everyones input and treats every student fair and courteous. Students aregiven an equal opportunity to enjoy education

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ENG21
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 9, 2016

Great teacher. Makes you do outlines, but if you take them seriously it will help a lot.

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ENG21
Apr 11, 2016

Great instructor. Really motivates his students on writing and reading especially.

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ENG28
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

Great instructor. Goes out of his way for students.

5.0
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ENG28
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Really cares. Made grammar understandable. Cooooooooooool!

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ENG21
Sep 16, 2016
Would take again

He uses his own book that is good and has interesting pieces. I would definitely say that I would take his class again. He requires outliesne; otherwise he's great.

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ENG21
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Dennis is horrible! He always forget what he assigns for homework and does not check for homework! He goes off topic all the time and never remembers what he last lecture. He does not grade your essay and does not give clear essay prompts nor does he give good feedback to improve your writing. Would not recommend him at all!!

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ENG21
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher he makes u do the midterm 2 times dont take this teacher horrible

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ENG28
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Good teacher but set on ways. Brings stories to life. Good about writing and fair. Would take again.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG28
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

I would definitely take him again. He is an excellent teacher!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
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3.0
ENG21
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Sanchez is a caring teacher who wants you to learn. I like him and his club/. I would definitely recommend him.

Respected
Inspirational
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4.0
3.0
ENG28
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

He is a great professor if you are serious. He gives lots of writing assignments.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
B (5)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(5)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 24 reported grades
A: 12
B: 5
Not sure yet: 2
C+: 1
Common Tags
Respected (5)
Inspirational (3)
Caring (3)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Participation matters (1)
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