amazing

I really enjoyed his class. He is very helpful, he explains things more clearly. His class is not boring.

i absolutely love his class. not only does he make english more interesting, he helps you think more critically about the stories.

Erik really helped me improve my writing. If you are willing to work and write, you will do very well and it pays off. There is about 4-5 one to two page papers, two 3-5 page ones, and 1 6-8 page research paper. No tests or quizzes. Erik is always available for help in ofice hours. He is definitely my favorite teacher! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

I loved this class! Never have liked english until i took this class. Erik is a very interesting and funny guy. I ended up with an A in his class. Just make sure you go to class and arrive on time. Also complete all the essays they are mainly what your grade is based on. Ask for help he's more than willing to offer it. Take him Now!

I commented already and he got a sad face but it should be a happy face. Made a mistake. I'm the 19th century American lit major.

Erik is my favorite teacher of ALL TIME. His classes aren't easy, but why would you want an easy class? They're boring, and you don't learn that way. If you're prepared to come to class (which you should anyway), work hard, and learn a lot then his classes are perfect for you. He's absolutely amazing.

He's my absolute favorite teacher at OCC. Challenges you to analyize literature and helps you think things through when you're stuck. He's brilliant but he never forces his own interpretations on you, and instead, simply suggests as if he's not better than all of us. Which he totally is. I recommend this class to anyone and everyone.

He's a great teacher and he goes above and beyond to make you understand.He loses his point sometimes, but nothing major. Make sure you attend class and DO NOT procrastinate on the essay assignments, but take him....

Erik is a very good/unique teacher. I took his class for the first time and I love it. He teaches great. His essays are a bit challenging but it's certainly possible. Funny and energetic.

his essays are tough! class is overall hard and very time consuming. Rango is a great funny guy though!

TOUGH! TOUGH! TOUGH! A few pop quizzes a the beginning so do your reading!! TOUGH essays....your grade will drop if you don't show up or if you're late. Bring book to class. Do essays on time (long and hard) I would not take him for english 100!

GREA><I took his class and i like him alot bcuz he is like one of us. He is young energetic, and loves his little boy. He tries his best to explain the essays and always wears Converse shoes. Watch out for the lil 10 point quizzes on the book reading, it may help or hurt you. It should help you more.OVERALL he is wonderful i got an A+ in his class.

Dr. Rangno comes from UCI and grades like he is still at UCI, the only problem is that he is at OCC. Overall he was a great guy, went WAY out of his way to help me in every question that I had but unfortunately that was never enough to please him on my papers. This was the first time that I received below an A in an OCC English class (my major).

Erik is the best teacher at OCC, he challeneges you yet is always available to answer your every question. He is a genius---ask him about Moby **** and you will see what I mean. I recommend him to everyone looking to learn!

Really great teacher! He definitely runs his lit class at a high level for a community college, but I personally enjoyed that. Really fun dude, always makes jokes and keeps it interesting. Highly recommended.

Erik is the perfect teacher. He's entertaining which helps the time go by, and knows his material. His classes are hard and ask a lot of you, however if you can make your arguments clear and back them up, then you'll pass. Everyone complains that he's too hard for a Com. College, whatever, he's only preparing you for the world to come. TAKE HIM

Rangno is honestly one of the most intelligent people I've ever been exposed to. His class is challenging and requires a great deal of insight, even for a self-proclaimed English fan. Class is discussion based, in the socratic form. Rangno forces students to reach their potential. Highly recommended for english majors, not for the lazy or stupid

I absolutely adore this professor...He's extremely intelligent and has a great sense of humor. He helps you appreciate and understand the literature you read and helps broaden your perspective. If you love English as much as I do, the given prompts for essays are great and do-able if you put in as much effort as he does =)

Really great prof.his instructions for essays are really clear he lets you know exactly what he's looking for. it seems like he expects a lot but go to see him for questions hes really helpful!he is really nice and funny too!would def recommend his class if you are willing to work a bit!

Intelligent. Fun. Will make you appreciate the literary arts.

Very funny. Mainly essays, not many tests. Lots of class discussions, which really help you understand the material. He is always willing to help you on essays. I took him for both 100 and 102. I highly recommend him for either class.

Good teacher, lots of discussions and reading but good class for actually learning something and improving skills.

He's a lot like the sidekick in national treasure. Regardless, he's brilliant, entertaining, and the class isn't what you would expect--while reading and participation is required, it often feels more like a debate forum than a lecture.

He is a really good teacher and will help you improve your writting skills. However, his class is very difficult and his prompts for essays made me more confussed. Only take him if you are willing to work ALOT.

If you want to learn. Take take Erik. The essay prompts are complicated, but very clear on what he's looking for. He's a great teacher and cares about his students. Its not an easy class, but very rewarding and makes you look at literature in a whole new way.

I have to disagree with some people. I enjoy the challenge of the class, but I think he lacks structure and guidance. He should make his expectations better known. I also think he dominates the discussions too much and should allow the students to foster their own original ideas. I do appreciate his challenging materials and essay prompts.

His is class is to tough. Very tough on grades. He teaches as if we are all going to be English professors.I do not recommend him if you are not majoring in English.

I took 3 of Erik's classes at OCC. I absolutely love his teaching style and his enthusiasm. He is passionate about the subject matter and he makes the class fun. He has a wonderful sense of humor and he genuinely cares about his students' ability to grasp the information. He's tough, but I see that as a positive thing. Awesome!!!

Eric is a great teacher who expects a lot out of his students. which makes him hard. you must do your work and participate in class to succeed.

I honestly loved this class, and I hate English. Basically it was 4 essays and that's it, all essays except for the fourth are argument based in a book that he assigns you. Some books were dumb but he always tells you EXACTLY what he wants. Is pretty funny too. All around great experience.

He gives you exact directions with handouts that go exactly with what you need to get an A. He is willing to put in extra time to help you. He makes class so much fun, I am always laughing. Definitely makes the effort to be fair and he explains literature really well. He truly helps everyone understand above and beyond. He is understanding.

The reviews on here scared me, but i stuck with it and found he is an AWESOME professor. He's down to earth and VERY fair and knows the material too. You do have to work but he will assist you 100% of the way and answers every question you have via email or in class. If you're willing to work he will meet you half way. Take him & work, you'll do ok

The best teacher I have ever had! His classes are difficult and require actual work, but if you go consistently then you shouldn't have too much trouble. He is willing to help you with anything and give you advice when you need it. So be respectful and do the work! I would recommend him without reserve.

Greatest teacher I've had so far. Really made my summer classes fun.

great professor, kinda like donald sutherland's character in animal house. really cool laid back, and before you know it you actually learn something about the stories you read.

Knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. Very chill in person, genuine, makes the class fun, interesting, gets you involved. Fair grader, understanding, helpful. Show up to class, read the hw, turn in papers on time, & you're g2g. Definitely recommend this professor, especially for Eng 100.

Erik is one of the best professors I've ever had because of how entertaining his classes are. I've never been bored (and we're talking about a four hour class). I completely recommend him. He's a bit of a hard grader, but you'll be fine if you do the work and he discusses how you can improve if you meet with him during office hours.

My first day of class I was a little worried, He said he grades kind of hard and is very serious when it come to plagiarism. But if you read the assignments, turn you work in on time and actually try, you will be fine. I was out of school for over 10 years and i got a B, I would have an A but I slacked off at end. Great Teacher, Highly recommended

You can only get out of this class what you put in to it. The assignments are fairly difficult but not impossible. Erik is really laid back as long as you turn in all of your assignments and come to class regularly. If you put in an effort and maybe some face time during office hours you'll for sure get an A or B and also become a better writer.

Loves english and tends to rub off on you. His subjects tend to be subjects he enjoys and thats usually not a universal subject anyone can just jump into. Papers are hard and you won't know exactly what he means until he clarifies the date before it was due. All around good teacher just expect to be challenged.

Very hip and entertaining.Subject matter very obscure taken from art. film and reading.In class testing easy,essay grading hard. You better be a very creative writer to match very creative and obscure material. Nice Guy,very witty,did not care for the course material. Mixed emotions.

Very enthusiastic and entertaining. Time just flies in his classes. Demands hard work, yes, but helps you through it. Do the work he wants and there's no reason you won't get an A.

Challenging, but extremely worth it. Awesome professor.

Excellent, concise, and fun teacher. Somehow manages to keep even 4 hour long classes interesting. He actually TEACHES you how to write rather than just expecting it to happen. Negatives would be his deep abstract subject matter may be difficult for some. He is a "big word user" so may not be best professor for students coming straight from ESL.

Pretty hard class. You read constantly, and write a paper pretty much every single week. He is a tough grader but it is worth taking this class. It helped me get ready for the grading system at my 4 year. Don't take him unless you are required to or love to talk in class everyday about what you read.

This class was stressful and challenging but I would not change a thing about it. He made the class very exciting and interesting. The readings and films were always really good and I always enjoyed coming to class. He is witty and very intelligent and is very open minded to his students thoughts and opinions. I recommend taking his class!

Erik is by far the best English teacher i have ever had.(took 3 semesters) However, dont expect him to baby you and teach you the "tricks" of good writing. His philosophy is simple: good writing follows good thinking. He will teach you how to think If you have the capacity, This class will make you love literature

Without a doubt the greatest english teacher I have had. Delivers a very challenging class, but is so clear about what he wants! He's very funny, and his classes are filled with great discussions.

Great professor - dedicated to his subject and loves sharing his knowledge with students. Difficult work, but if you show interest, he proves flexible with grading. It would help to have impeccable writing skills prior to taking his course. Topics were sometimes difficult to comprehend, but overall would be thoroughly discussed in class.

Erik is an incredible teacher. The readings he assigns are hard, but they're all thought provoking and he spends enough time in class explaining everything you don't understand. Speak up, do the readings, spend time on the essays, and there's no reason you can't get an A.

Great teacher - assignments are hard and the stuff you have to read are hard, but he's funny and the classes are interesting most of the time. Pay attention because his lectures help you write your essays.

Professor Rangno is the best teacher at OCC. his goal is to help his students succeed and improve their writing skills. i am so thankful i got him as an English teacher. if u stay on task & follow instructions w assignments u are guaranteed to do well. you will miss out if you dnt get to take him as a teacher. he really is THEEE BESSSTTT!

Fun, engaging class, that offers you challenges instead of enforcing them on you. The assignments are really elaborate but are well thought out. Pulls the class together. Sign up for his classes.

He is a very good teacher. Even though his class seemed to be impossible to aced at first, don't worry. He will prepare you and explain every single thing, get out of his way to help you and make sure you go home and able to do the tasks. If you really want to learn, take him. Just make sure that you will work your ass off for that A.

He is truly an amazing teacher! ALthough his class is hard and you will have to work to get an A, it IS possible. His topics are interesting & he makes class fun!! And most importantly he is always willing to help students improve their grade and understading of the subject. I'm SO glad i took his class

He is an awesome professor. Not easy but if you put in the work you can do well. I took it as a 8 week summer course so it was super intense but I enjoyed the class. We started packed with people waiting out the door to petition. Ended with maybe 16 of us left in the class. All in all I would definitely take another class with him.

Great teacher, very humorous, very helpful.

Erik is a GREAT teacher. He goes out of his way to make sure you understand the topics you are writing about. For anyone to say that getting an A in his class is really hard or impossible is not exactly on point. I wrote all FOUR (yes, only four) essays the night or two nights before they were due and never got below a B+. TAKE THIS CALSS!!

Erik is a fantastic teacher. By far my favorite English teacher. If you try, and he sees that, he will make sure you do well. Erik is more than willing to talk to you one on one. He's definitely a philosopher at heart, and his lessons are mind-bending. Take his class if you are willing to learn and work hard.

Erik is a great english professor and has a great sense of humor, which makes the class fun. I never missed because I enjoyed going every day. Also it is very helpful to attend everyday to listen and participate in class discussion. Participation counts. A lot of reading. But such an interesting and engaging class. Take it!

He grades hard, but Very Helpful and Hilarious

Most engaging class I ever had. Come to every class, do all of the readings, participate in the roundtable discussions, and you'll get an A!!! Narrative & Law are not easy, but worth learning for everyone.

I would definitely suggest taking this English100 class with Rango! It's fun for an English class and he is really funny, helpful, and overall a really great teacher. Though his class is not easy, getting an A is not completely impossible.

This guy... one of the best teachers I've ever had. Completely revolutionized my writing skills because he makes you think! If your looking for an easy English class, don't take him. If you are looking for a class that stimulates argumentative writing and critical thinking seriously take him. He is also extremely funny and makes class really fun.

Keep up on the reading or else you will get lost in class. Hard grader on essays. Do not underestimate this class...

This was one of the most fun classes I have ever taken. Rangno is a tough grader and will challenge you. You will have to work for your grade, but it is definitely worth it, because you will learn something. He is hilarious, one of the most down to earth and easy to talk to professors I have encountered. Take his class and you will not regret it.

Great professor. Rangno is extremely helpful. He really cares about his students success. He is funny and entertaining during class, but also well organized. He teaches students not only to write, but to think.

I expected his class to be great, and it was. I expected his class to be difficult, and it REALLY was. Extremely humorous and helpful, I loved every minute of that class. Rangno is a professor you'll never forget.

Mr.Rangno has made me a better writer and I thank him for that. Whatever you do though, DO NOT TAKE HIS FRIDAY 4 HOUR class. His class is so DRY it feels like you're stranded on in the scorching desert. dehydrated yearning for water. I felt like I was in hell trying to bear through the class.Felt like hell. I hated fridays cause of this class

Rangno is very intelligent, funny and makes class interesting. However, I wouldn't suggest this class to anyone that didnt want to be an english major. 4 essays and small reading quizzes. If you don't like putting in effort to your essays don't take Rangno. At least half of my class dropped after the first three essays.

MR Erik Rangno is an easy A teacher , i loved his class

He is helpful and goes over what he wants from you. I liked the class a lot.

WARNING: If you are not interested in applying yourself and "being a student" this class is not for you. Having said that, Rangno is an excellent teacher with extremely clear expectations and explicit instructions. If you cannot follow directions or read or write, you need to go elsewhere. If you like to read and write and learn, he's da BOMB.

Erik is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His English 100 class isn't for you if you want an easy A, and he makes that clear. That being said he does expect you to think for yourself and put effort in but he is patient, incredibly helpful, extremely clear about what he expects, and you will be a better writer at the end. Wish he taught 101.

Best teacher ever.

Erik Rangno is such an awesome teacher. He explains what he wants to see in your essays. All the papers link well to one another. He is always willing to help you during office hour, which I used all the time. He taught at UCI, and expects you to write at a college level, it is totally understandable and fair, great for transfers! Love this guy!!

He is an intelligent teacher. He expects students to be at the college level that they should be. If you want a good grade in his class you need to work hard for it. Make sure you read all required materials. Even though he gives you a maximum of 3 absences, DO NOT slack off because every class builds on the previous ones.

BEST TEACHER AT OCC. TAKE HIM. HE IS THE BEST!!!!!

Dr. Rangno is one of my top favorite professors. He has a fun, unique twist on his english 100. He gives very clear prompts and is very reasonable for what he asks for in a paper. Just follow directions, do the reading (small amount), and make sure you know what you're writing about. He has his students' backs and truly cares about them.

Professor Rangno is a very good teacher. He makes his lectures interesting and gets the class involved as well. Although the essays are hard, you can come to his office hours to have him help you with the essay.

Wow really do not know what to say about this guy. He's so helpful, so funny, and really is such a great teacher. The essays are tough but just go to his office hours and he'll lead you in the direction you need to be going. Some of the material he uses are kind of weird and he gets pretty philosophical, but just go with it. Best teacher at coast!!

Honestly I felt his class is a challenge but just with any other English teacher they provided challenges because they want you to think critically. To be honest at first I didn't like Rangno, but since I've been in the class it's actually interesting & he will provide clarity in something if necessary

One of the best professors I've ever had. He is helpful, clear about assignments, friendly, & an overall great professor. His essays MUST be taken seriously. DON'T PROCRASTINATE. He helped me build my confidence in writing essays. He is passionate about teaching & cares for his students. Friday class was challenging but 100% worth it.

I feel as though this is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

I am finishing with an A in the course and am registered to take him next semester. Rangno expects you to be at a college level and to think critically. The topics can be confusing, but just follow the prompt or talk to him. He is a great teacher if you like writing. I would not suggest him if English is a second language and struggle with grammar.

The best teacher by far at OCC. The class is an incredibly difficult but incredibly rewarding journey. I received an A at the end but it was not without a lot of time and effort. However, if you are not already an EXCELLENT writer, I suggest that you do not take this course.

Great Friday class.. The material will keep you on your feet and each class flows into the next with an even balance of interaction and lecture. Erik lays It all out the first day as far as what he expects and what you can expect. Take full advantage of his office hours.. Helpful tips; show up every week, read Gaddis twice, and get involved.

by far the most amazing teacher, his class isn't the easiest class you'll take but it interesting and won't bore you. He is very serious about what he is teaching you, but also has a sense of humor and knows how to make the class fun. If you want to learn in an environment that is going to challenge you in a GOOD way this class is for you.

Very passionate teacher, and he'll make you laugh. By far the most challenging class i've taken, but in a good way. Material can be confusing at times, but he explains things clearly. If you go see him during office hours, he's extremely helpful! If you turn everything in and work hard you'll get an A. Would definitely take him again,

The class is not easy unless you pay attention in class and understand the reading. but the assignments are enjoyable because everything is argumentative

His choice of topics to write on makes students, writers or not, enjoy the art of composition. His prompts are rather abstract and the idea explored are even more so. I am still taking this class and am enjoying every moment of it. He grades rather easy in my opinion. He focuses on your understanding and structure rather than your grammar.

Erik was one of my favorite professors at OCC. I always thought I was naturally great at essay writing, but he really made me work for my grade. Despite that, he was always totally open to help and encouraged students on the path they wanted to take their topics. And he's funny; always a plus.

It was evident from the lectures that Rangno is very well read and passionate. He was relatable with our class compared to other professors whose lectures are often dominating. Kudos for sense of humor as well. His focus is on you understanding the literature which IMO is rewarding. Prompts can be challenging, but he will clarify if needed!

Erik is clearly passionate about literature, and it shows. Class is engaging and hilarious, but incorporates challenging texts, and the two main essays that are assigned are hard. This is absolutely not a class to learn how to write - Erik expects you to know how to write well; this is more of a class based on critical thinking and responses. Read.

His class was very hard. I didn't do well at first because I didn't expect the class to go so quickly right off the bat. However, I went and talk to him about it as soon as I realized, and tried really hard afterwards. He really does care and was giving helpful advice. I walked out with a hardest A I've ever earned.

He's smart, teaches well, and encourages you to develop your own ideas about the works covered in class. He's also funny and nice. I put a 4 in difficulty because he does make you work for it (in a good way). Don't text during his class.

Erik's class was amazing. Listening to him speak is quite an experience. The class is very heavy on reading and critical thinking. His ENG100 and ENG101 were the most thought provoking classes I have ever been in. The material is complex but it is worth the effort. You honestly learn what it really means to think in his class. TAKE HIS CLASS.

Honestly, I really hate english but Mr. Rangno made me realize that it isn't so bad. Yes, he does requires specific guidelines from you but he doesnt make you feel pressured about the work at all. He's the kind of professor that makes you think outside the box and because of that writing essays becomes easy in his class. Take this class, just do it

Oh my god he is suchhhh a sweetheart! Sweetest, kindest, and most hilarious prof I ever had! I wish he could teacher all my classes! Pay attention in class and try to participate. He's a gifted writer himself and isn't one of those "know-it-all" teachers, he deeply cares. He gets a little carried away but in the best way. He made me love english.

One of the best experiences I've had at OCC. Material is interesting and many of the class discussions is informed by the essays, not the other way around.

Absolutely the best professor that I've ever had the pleasure of learning from. He really cares about his students and values your opinions. There a few major writing assignments and that's basically where your grade comes from. He's super laid back in class and gives great feed back. 10/10 would recommend.

He is by far the best professor I've ever had. He is extremely funny, charismatic , and passionate about the books and assignments that are assigned. He is very helpful and provides office hours. Although his class is challenging, I admit that he has made me a stronger writer and he actually made me appreciate English (which is not my strong suit)

Best English professor I've had. He is super nice and hilarious. The lectures are kinda like a book club, and you do have to read, but he's able to get you engaged in the lecture and help you better understand it. The essays are easy if you don't do them the night before, and he does let you come in during office hours for help. Take this class.

I loved this professor! I took him 2 years ago and I'm back to write a review.. This might sound cliche but he reaaaallly makes you think OUTSIDE the box when writing your essays. Its not an easy class but you learn a lot and it's worth it in the long run! He made me a better and more confident writer

Definitely show up and be ready to discuss the reading materials. Participation points can save your grade if you're borderline! All his readings are intentionally selected and interesting to students. He does not overwhelm you with a plethora of papers to write, just a few. If I was an English major I would take him for all my classes.

Great professor that wants to see you succeed in your academic goals, but feels just as strongly, if not more so, about forcing you to think critically with relation to texts. This class will force you outside of your comfort zone and give you a lot of tools for future academic/life challenges. It is NOT an easy class, but it IS worth it.

Erik is really funny and a great professor. I unfortunately had to drop the class because I found the material to be too challenging. If you're thinking about taking the class, take it! Everyone experiences things differently, the material just wasn't for me.

Rangno will lead you through the difficult, haphazard, neurotic literature of the 20th century as Virgil led Dante through the layers of Hell. You'll be intimidated by what you see, there will be moments of fear and despair but the journey will nonetheless be colored by an overwhelming sense of awe & you will leave his class edified & learned.

Erik has been my favorite teacher yet. He is the funniest person I've met and he doesn't even try to be. He will make you want to work harder not only in school but in life too given all he's done with his and the credentials he's earned. He inspires and is very clear when it comes to writing essays. Just listen to him in class and don't text.

Absolutely loved him! He is soo funny and intelligent. One of the most profound teachers i've had the pleasure of learning from, for sure. The class itself though was extremely hard. He REALLY makes you dig DEEP into Shakespeare so if youre not into dense literature and analyzing it on an honors level, it may not be a good fit. Grading was fair!

I took Erik for two classes and was not disappointed. His classes are not easy but he is a great educator who is passionate about the material he teaches. He does not just give you books to read to torment you, he actually wants you to learn from the material and gain knowledge from his class. He is funny, witty and an all-around great human.

I'm currently taking Erik Rango, and I've never been so satisfied with a professor! He is such a well spoken & intuitive guy and never fails to make every class interesting. Ask questions because IT'S A MUST! He is always willing to listen to your feedback and help you out with whatever you are having difficulty with which I feel is most important!

I took Rangno's 101H class. He's a great lecturer and is funny as well. There is quite a bit of work both in and out of class, so be prepared for a lot of reading and writing. He doesn't like using Canvas much, so grades usually take a while to be submitted. Oh, and if you hate Shakespeare then maybe this isn't the class for you.

Ive taken 2 writing classes with Erik so far and he is wonderful! Very attentive to student concerns, gives clear feedback and really pushes you to write in ways youve never tried before.

Love him. Didnt know how I felt at first, but he is really truly devoted to helping people not only learn, but think. His courses are heavy on lecture and reading so make sure you dont skip class too often. Pay attention in class and contribute to seminars. He is an amazing human being who genuinely seems to want to help people. +funny+cute

Ive taken Erik for 2 creative writing classes, so I cant vouch for his regular English classes, but I had a wonderful experience. Very attentive, down to earth, easily distracted but very passionate about subject. Interesting book choices, really pushed me to become a better writer. Read the books and be opiniated in discussions, youll pass.

The absolute best english teacher I've ever had. Took him for 100 and 101. He chose the most interesting topics to read about, many philosophical. Less focused on the grammar side of things, and more on the ability to write convincing ideas and concepts/arguments. Loved every minute of it. Hated every minute of english before him.

hilarious and very enjoyable in class, but once you get outside with the whole bunch of ideas he throws to you in the homework, it is very tough. He is very philosophical, so you have to take a lot time to think before you write. interesting but very difficult.

Best english prof. absolutely hilarious, so passionate, extremely smart. Will do this best to make sure you understand. Not easy but if you try in his class youll succeed. He lets you write freely and wont knock points bc you didnt write what he wants to hear like most english professors will do.

Professor Rangno is easily one of the most gifted, intelligent, hilarious professors alive. If you want to vastly expand your repertoire of knowledge, use the entirety of the one you have, and cultivate yourself, not just as an academic, but a person, TAKE HIS CLASS! If you're looking for an easy grade, he won't give you that. He cares too much.

Easily the best professor I have ever had. He is absolutely one of the most brilliant people you'll ever meet. He knows his stuff and his passion for the subject is unmatched. Overall, he's an amazing human being and I wish I could take a class of his every semester! Definitely put the time & effort in and you won't regret it.

Mr. Erik is really knowledgeable and passionate about the subject he teaches. His course is a lot of reading, less writing. He usually spends his whole class analyzing the texts you read.

I've had the pleasure of taking 2 of his classes & despite having now transferred to a diff. university, Erik is by far the best professor I have ever had. Those that give low ratings are mentally lazy and looking for an easy A. If you enjoy intellectual discussion, borderline philosophy, take him. I looked forward to his class every morning :)

Professor Rangno is a very good professor. The essay's in his class increase in difficulty throughout the semester, but if you attend class, he will walk you through the process of writing each. Expectations for his essays are clearly laid out and are communicated in every class before an essay is due. I would definitely take this class again.

Rangno? Where do I even get started? I took several of his classes (with Non-fiction 151 honors) and this guy is hands-down one of the best professors (even beyond the English dept). Really practical applications and thorough analyses of intimidating literature. His classes really stimulated my curiosity and led me to UC Berkeley for literature.

Erik is a really fun professor. He is always light-hearted and making jokes. He makes it fun and easy to understand difficult texts. The final was an 8-page paper on Hamlet, but he makes sure you are well prepared for it. He gives good feedback on your papers, so you should be able to get better grades as the semester continues. Take Erik Rangno!

Eriks class was a mind splitter on most days. The way we read and discussed the literature in class provided me an entirely different tool box of perspective to draw on. For the major papers you are given the freedom to choose your own topics. Rewrites are allowed and he provides clear feedback.

I took Erik for Creative writing this past semester and I can assure those who are thinking about taking him: DO IT! This class was amazing, even though we had to switch to remote teaching in the middle of the semester. Hes a wonderful instructor and gives amazing feedback. He helped me write clearer. Hands down one of the best ENG teachers @ OCC

If you want a professor who is willing to sit down with you and guide you in writing a successful paper, Professor Rangno is the way to go. While most of our papers had prompts, Erik really emphasized that we write our essays in our own fashion. It was an awesome class that I will never forget. For that, I am thankful. Hes funny and caring!

Professor Rangno is amazing! His course is very difficult and you have to work for your grade but it's because he cares. He is incredibly understanding and willing to help you with your assignments. He won't give you the answer but he will help you get there. Amazing professor!

I took Professor Rangno for American Lit and creative writing. Rangno finds books that he feels passionate about, and it shows. They were all interesting and varied, introducing me to books and ideas I was unfamiliar with. In conversations, he'd listen to a student's point, clarify it, and build on it. Just be warned that he has a big vocabulary.

Rangno is the best professor I have ever had. He picks interesting books to read and has the class sit in a circle to discuss it, similar to a book club. If you do not like to read and write then this probably isnt the professor for you. This is his passion and it shows!

Prof. Rangno was a very chill professor. Easy to approach with questions and will clarify instructions. There was a LOT of work (and even more for the honors course) and I worked my butt off to receive an A, but I do feel like my writing has gotten stronger because of it. Def a solid choice but show up or you'll have no idea what's happening.

He's very funny and loves listening to student discussions. Only 4 essays and 5 discussions. Any student that has submitted work gets at minimum a C on their assignment, so its easy to pass with some effort. We read Greek plays, like Prometheus Bound, Oedipus the King, Antigone. Listen to the zooms! They help with essays, gives lots of ideas!

Rangno is more rigorous than your average English professor. Youll be engaging in and graded upon your ability to work with philosophy, law, and societal structures. If youre looking to challenge yourself on multiple platforms, I highly suggest you take him.

Rangno was a great Creative Writing professor. Read lots of cool short stories and poetry. The readings aren't tedious or difficult to read. Imagination and participating in works and other peers work. I liked it!

Prof Rangno is incredibly knowledgeable in the focuses of literature the class discusses, and hi class consists of literary discussions and students sharing their work. I never felt comfortable sharing my creative works in any setting before I had him, and that quickly changed. Be prepared for lots of work but very insightful feedback on all of it.

Hands down the best English teacher I have ever had. He encourages excellent and thought-provoking conversation about the text. Strongly recommend if you are willing to participate at least a little each class.

Very good Professor

I took him while he was co-teaching with Ken Parker. Totally recommend. The class was pretty hard and he expects a lot but as long as you can write solid essays and participate you'll be fine.

The best Professor. Ive always been more math/science oriented & English classes terrified me. I took his short stories class to ease myself into other English classes Ill need, and I loved it! Discussions were fun, he gave great insight and also good feedback on assignments. Writing was very hard for me but he was so helpful & a very fair grader

Creative writing short story class. He's a VERY deep thinker. Picks his favorite short stories to read (not always my fav but ok). Spends A LOT of time talking about the stories, and his own creative writing. Learned a lot. All of my feedback was positive. Inspirational and encouraging. Would recommend for newbies. Fun class, overall.

My class is a combination of Professor Rangno and Parker. They are friendly and caring. They're always available to help when needed. The class was hard. As a second language learner, I put tremendous effort into the class. I'm glad I took the class since my English and critical thinking skill have definitely improved.

The best teachers are the most difficult because they teach you more about yourself than just the content you study & force you to challenge yourself. He is a hard grader, but he's preparing you for the real world & that means more to me than taking an easier teacher. He inspired me to be a writer and that's something I never knew I was capable of.

By far one of my favorite professors I've had! I really enjoyed his class and though it was a lot of reading and papers he is always there to help if you put in the effort. All in all, I really enjoyed his class :)

Talks a lot, but it usually isn't wasted time. His conversations in class are valuable information you can use towards writing a more compelling essay when the assignment rolls around. Participation in conversation will help a lot, as well as re-reading the content you need to write about. Not an easy A, but effort is rewarded.

He works his lectures and workload around what will best support the writers in the class. Great at adapting and helping you. He's hilarious, and even though the course has many discussions, it's always unique and so great to listen to. Thought-provoking. Super fun assignments! Also, the textbook is helpful; it's not a bad read!

He is by no means someone to take for an easy A, but if you want to learn and improve your writing, take him. There was lots of reading and several essays, but he is understanding of personal issues and very helpful during the essay writing process. Tough but fair grader, and will reconsider grades if you are able to defend your writing. Fun dude.

Anyone who has a hard time/dislikes his classes is not meant to go to college. Not only are his classes fascinating, expansive, and bordering on life changing- he is always offering assistance outside of class hours- even for extracurricular projects. Since his class, I transferred to Berkeley and have yet to find a professor as elite.

This professor is honestly the best professor I've ever had for an English class. He is absolutely hilarious and makes the class fun. The class can get hard as he expects high level work from us and there are quite a few analysis papers, (5 to be exact), but his class is easy overall and he is great as a person.

4 essays in total, highly suggest you go to Rangno's office hours to receive feedback. Lectures are helpful in discussing and sharing perspectives for your papers. Weekly reading assigned along with a weekly quiz. Honors is the same as regular, but your last paper is 2 pages longer and you have to include an academic source for your final paper.

He's a really cool guy and is super approachable. Teaching style is lighthearted but informational, and he expects a lot. Essay prompts are vague. Had a solid B+ the entire semester, then family problems happened and couldn't finish up the final. Begged him to let me keep my B and he didn't- doesn't give pity grades lmao. Honestly, respect.

Rangno's class is challenging but rewarding. The essays and reading quizzes require a lot of work, but he provides helpful feedback. unstuck study was a game-changer for preparing. Overall, a tough but fair professor.

I can't even begin to describe how great professor Rangno is. English 100 wasn't just enjoyable, it was genuinely inspiring. This was probably the best college course I've taken. I normally dislike writing due to my dysgraphia, but this class encouraged me to accomplish things I thought I would never be capable of.

I miss his class so much! The books we read teach you so much about analytical writing, and I still use what I learned from his class today. I noticed a lot of English teachers get really wordy and confusing in their lectures, but Rangno's lectures are very clear and helpful. He also uses humor in a way that keeps lectures entertaining, but focused

I took this mfs class 15 yrs ago and I still think about the assigned readings and how they relate to my life

I took this guys class yrs and yrs ago but I still think about the assigned readings in relation to my life His assignments were never impossible but required honest work, not an automatic A

Mr. Rangno is very charismatic and helpful in class. The class books we read in this course a little confusing but overall not too bad. He is very easy on a papers and gives good feedback on assignments.

Rangno is awesome. If you care about diving deep into literature, or at least are willing to, Rangno makes it very enjoyable. He's not the easiest, but not the hardest. For A101H, it was very worth it. Strongly recommend

I'm not major in English. My suggestion is you should attend the lectures and have to contact him for feedbacks when doing essays. He is very funny and give the class a comfortable atmosphere. He offer materials. you will buy some books for essays or find its pdf on the internet. Overall, if you want a good grade, contact him when doing essays

He is Funny but and nice but is bad at giving a road map for the homework ahead of time in canvas. All in all a good professor though.

I LOVED taking Professor Rangno this summer. I wasn't necessarily a fan of the material we read, but his humor in his lectures compensated for it. For it being an 8-week hybrid class, it was pretty manageable.

I absolutely adore this professor. He is super funny and a fair grader. The material itself is kinda boring, but he makes it as fun as he can. He really cares and will spend time with you inside and out of class if you have questions. I highly recommend taking him for your 100 or 101 class. I will be taking him again.

He provides print-outs of everything you'd need and links to free-access books that are required. Lectures the whole duration of class, going into extreme detail about each book. He values quality over quantity in essays. Quizzes on books are nitpicky and oddly specific/random. Overall, very nice and funny professor and easy A with some effort.

Funny, yaps a lot, prepare to read a lot and put in effort, tough grader however gives you all the tools and help you need to pass.

We read and went over two books, Arcadia and The Landscape of History. Both were great! Very fair grader, especially on the final paper: whatever he said I did wrong on, I did wrong on. Has a couple preferences on written work as does most humanities professors. A few lectures, mainly ones where we didn't talk about the books were myeh. Patient.