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Great professor, funny, and lenient.
BEST ENGLISH TEACHER
coolest English Professor by far!!
He is always making jokes and trying to have fun. The class is pretty easy and relaxing.
Very interesting! Funny and keeps the class going. Easy teacher.
Great teacher,very funny,and willing to work with you.
I HATE HIM!!! i took him twice and he gave me C because... i didnt deserve it...I DID NOT learn anything in that class and my gpa sucks because of him
Great guy, easy going, he's interesting and very knowledgeable on shakesspeare. Also likes to make jokes a lot, keeps it light.
The best teacher under the sun!!! I appreciate his philosophy...He is more than an english teacher...That is the least I can say about him.
he Always makes jokes and talks about different topics but English. He is a waste of time.
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Really nice guy! He was another awesome professor! I also learned alot from him.
He is fun and easy but you will learn nothing about english or writing. We read a total of 4 short stories in the class the rest of the time was spent talking about himself. The class before the final he brings in his guitar and sings.
GREAT TEACHER!!! Explain every story and hiden meanings. Very helpful and knowledgeable of each story. He is also an easy going guy and I highly recommend.
Great proffesor! If taking english, take him!
taking him for British Literature II right now for summer A 2005 and its SOOOOOOOO easy and hes an awesome teacher. all he does it talk and watch movies. we take quizzes but its based on his lecture. we can use our notes and books for the quizzes. took him for ENC1102 and hes awesome too. i recommend him for ENC1102 and ENL2022 (British Lit II).
PLEASE DONT TAKE HIS CLASS. HE IS A JERK. HE DOSENT TEACH ENGLISH AT ALL. I GOT A "C" BECAUSE I DIDNT LAUGH AT HIM FOR THE STUPID THINGS THAT HE SAID IN THE CLASS. HE MESSED UP MY GPA.THAT IS THE ONLY "C" I HAVE IN COLLEGE.
Great Professor! He made the class fun and interesting. If you have to take english take him
Wonderful teacher. I was once afraid of Shakespeare, but this professor makes it so easy to understand. He is personable and very willing to help you. He's kind of funny too. The class is easy, but you will still learn a thing or two- if you want to that is. Quizzes are open book/notes.
Easy going teacher. Can be funny but talks A LOT about everything!! Most of his classes are lectures, with essays to write but there is plenty of time. Easy to talk to. Very nice and sings!
(Honors Class).. Good professor. Gives grade you really deserve. Explains well. VERY INTELLIGENT. My only problem with him was he was full of foul words, stuff u wouldn't expect from a teacher. Even though he says he's allowed to express himself freely, I don't think it's professional to be so loose in class.
His class is very easy. He gives a few in class essay but he grades them very easy. He talks alot but he's funny. I would recommend him if your looking for an easy professor for English.
Awesome awesome awesome teacher! Highly recommended for ANYTHING he teaches. Intro to Shakespeare was a BREEZE! The in-class short essays are quite easy and he reviewed RIGHT before he gave them. He's really funny and makes Shakespeare so much fun. He's really an awesome guy, his class was amazing.
oh,sooooooo boring. I did not learn anything in his class. All he talked about was Ossy Osbourn. Would not recomend him to anyone
funny teacher, can get off track A LOT but assignments were not to hard. likes to talk a lot, however you do learn some interesting facts. will help if needed !
If I didnt have so many things going on I'm sure I would have gotten an A or B, I got an F cause of my own fault, but I highly recommend him, he is the best ENC teacher in BCC, very smart and funny,you'll learn a lot.I wish the first two ENC teachers I took were like him!Take him you'll enjoy his class.
He was an amazing teacher, he talks a lot, but its all in good interest! Musican in the past w/ very interesting stories, writing was a breeze, I got an A, and learned a lot at the same time. Sometimes he says the same jokes, but there still always funny, take him for a good time and an A!
He talks a lot and tells corney jokes, he doesn't do much work in class or assignments, if your looking for an easy A, take his class, just be prepared to be bored.
What a rambler! You learn interesting random facts though, completely irrelevant to the class. He's a funny guy, he knows his history. Sometimes boring but oh well. Barely uses book, just assigns papers once in a while. Easy A. Takes attendance and warns you if you're absent or late a lot he'll lower your class grade but overall he doesnt care.
he loves to talk!! even though half of his ramblings have nothing to do with the class, 99% of his (lengthy)speeches are very funny and interesting! very very very easy, not a lot of work at all, very few (and simple) essays. i highly reccomend him.
k loved his class...he talks alot but hes awesome...nun jokes are his thing lol i plassed his clas with a b but my fault...one paper due ev 3 weeks enough time to do...dont procratinate with the Research paper that will kill you..i say TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
He is the best
He's a character that's for sure. He's hilarious and definitly knows his stuff.I would recommend him to anyone.He makes the class fun.
His class is easy to pass.
Really cool teacher. Fun class except for those annoying girls putting on their makeup all the time. I liked the stories we read and watched a cool movie. HE loves music which makes his class cool. I'm taking his shakespeare class in the fall
best english teacher ever. great stories, great class. if you take his class, write in class papers they are graded more lightly and dont be late. other than that hes the man!
best english teacher ever! his class is beyond easy..and on top of that he is intelligent and funny.deff recommend him!
this teacher is very nice, but the class is very hard when it comes to the essays. If your essay writting skills are not that good dont take his class. hes grading skills are really extreme.
One of the best teachers I have ever had. Hes Very intelligent. He tells alot of jokes and makes the class fun. laugh at them and he will like you. I highly recommend him!!!
I did not learn anything in this mans class. When you leave his class you will know his entire life story. I learn the origin of every curse word ever said, but nothing about how to write an English paper. Oh and he hardly shows up to class. He canceled about 8 classes with no warning at all. I recommend you don’t take this class it’s a waist of t
He is very intelligent, loves his books. He gives 1 @ home research paper and a few in class writing assignments that are VERY easy and his grading scale for the in class is awesome. I got an A in the class, the book is needed for a few assignments & in class reading. Runs on about personal stuff alot but knows his stuff too. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
Excellent teacher, very helpful, took him in the summer had to do one at home simple paper and 2 in class assignments. Very funny, takes tardiness very seriously;you have 2 get 2 class on time.Assignments are not hard but he is serious about grading,compared w other 1102 classes , this one was an easy A.Take him & u will learn about music also.
Great Teacher, really knew alot about Shakespeare, was very helpful, pick him, won't regret it!
I didn't learn a thing in his class. You would definetly know more about his life than how to perfect your papers. He was very boring. I was sleepier leaving the class than when I entered and I had him at 11:00. Jokes are so dry and not funy at all; the only way you even know it's a joke is because he's the only one laughing. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
STRONGLY RECOMMEND! Awesome guy!! actually makes the class interesting... defenitly take him..you won't regret it!!
An exemplary instructor! Teaches a very valuable life skill unlike most teachers that can be used in every single aspect of life! Greatly increased my knowledge great literature and art but more than anything my awareness of the depth and meaning of everything around me. For anyone who is interested in growing as an indivdiual and not an easy grade
SUCHA BORING TEACHER. WASTER OF TIME, WASTE OF MONEY, WASTE OF EVERYTHING. HE'S ALWAYS TALKIN ABOUT IRRELEVANT THINGS, HIS MUSIC CAREER, AND OTHER DUMBD THINGS THAT DO NOT PERTAIN TO THE CLASS. DON'T WASTE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME.
This man is not a very good teacher. He is a waste of time and money. If anything you can get your rest in his class because he makes you feel really sleepy and tired whenever he talks. Can't say that I learned anything in his class.
really nice guy, will help you if you go to get help. not really good at teaching, havent learned anything yet, so im worried about my future classes, if you want an easy A go for it, if you want to learn, don't do it
Biggest joke ever! the first few weeks is actually on literature...but after that we have spent most of the time going over lyrics. And if you pick a classic rock song from the 70's/80's, your pretty much his favorite student. Has an attendance rule that if your late it counts against you but if you don't show up, its ok. Only show up half the time
he is the best english teacher in the dept. awesome guy. his class was so laid back and fun. we would just sit in class and talk on purpose. he called it brainstorming. hes in a band and he writes music. HE IS SOOO FUN
very easy class!! and he is very funny! but you never do anything. gets pretty boring at times.take this class if you want an easy A. youll learn alot in this class..just nothing about enc 1101. but i would take him again great guy!!!!!
I took his Introduction to Shakespeare class. I love Shakespeare, but this man taught absolutely nothing relevant. No tests, reading, or studying. We simply watched movies and listened to his lectures that rarely contained anything of value. Everyone seems to be pleased that he's an easy A, but I learned nothing and am unsatisfied.
awesome very knowledgeable and helpful!
he is so smart a litle boring but funny too if you ask for help you definitely get it!!!!!!! teaches you a lot more than just english! Very smart!!!!!!!!
This is the best english teacher ever. i never felt so great about taking an english class. I RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE needing this class. pleae dont take any other professor but him!!!!!! he talks ablot about funny things tells jokes andyopu learn at the same time!! great teacher. ADD HIM NOW OR DIE!!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Teacher just sits on his butt the whole class hour& talks. You only write like 3 or 4 essays. All you have to do is participate& show up to class.
Prof. Maddison is the best teacher I've ever had. He has a lot of funny jokes and I laughed even though I was exhausted and had class at 8 AM. We wrote maybe four or five essays and he grades easy. I got an A+ on my first paper and all of them after that. You watch a movie that is really good and write a paper in it. Class is good. TAKE HIM!
Easy class but professor is known to go off on random tangents and tends to get a little boring. If class is one day a week, don't take it because it's too long. Movies are watched a lot and most of the quizzes are take-home but if you're prone to fall asleep in class, this class isn't for you. He's helpful and nice but just a bit odd.
This class has to be one of the easiest A's you can get in your life!! all you do is watch movies and have a take home quiz on it or maybe in class!! If you get anything less than a B just drop out of school.
For anybody who wants an easy A this is the class to take..You only have for papers that only have to be from 500-700 words..how easy is that??!!!! This is a great class to take if you need to raise your GPA
Goes off on random topics. For a second I thought I accidentally chose a music class. That's all we heard about. Easy class though.
Great class. Just have conversations where he does most of the talking so all you have to do is listen to get an A. 2 in- class essays and 1 take home essay. Super easy. No midterm and one in-class essay as a final. If you can spell and use punctuation marks in the right places then you're about to get an easy A. Class was relaxing, never nervous
Very Nice Professor, i learned a lot about the time of Shakespeare and what life was like in England then. He is British himself. I actually got to learn about plays of Shakespeare i didn't even know existed and fell in love with 2 of them, It is a good class to take to learn about the subject. His exams are essay questions about the plays.
This class was awesome! Prof. Maddison was funny and mad easy! He comes in lectures and you take the notes obviously! Next class is movie day and the next class is test day (3questions, open book open notes). That's the whole routine! TAKE HIM! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
never used a textbook. There's 5 papers, 3 in class, 2 out. In class papers are open..everything. He's so easy, if you don't get an A in his class you should go into construction.
One of the best professors I've had so far he is an easy grader only like 3 essays most of them are in class no final and does not require any book hes great knows his stuff definetely recomend!!!
He is an amazing Professor!!! If you want an "easy" A then this is the class to take! No text book! Only 5 essays 2 out of class and 3 in class super super super easy! He is very easy and its a fun class.
He's a pretty cool guy who tends to talk a lot but he does know a lot about music. There's about 3 or 4 essays that you do in this class and most of them are done in class. If your looking for an easy grade then I'll recommend taking him.
Gordon is the best teacher I've ever had. He gave me A's in all of his classes I have taken. Go to class, listen, try your best, don't bs your papers but really try, and you'll get an A. He isn't hard as long as your a good student. You watch a lot of movies and Shakespeare is actually interesting. I love professor maddison
Easy A. Don't expect to learn anything though. Kind of a waste in my opinion.
Easy!!! Just take notes and pay attention. Don't miss his lectures that's where all of the notes for his tests are given. Open notes tests. Really entertaining. Watch movies of the plays and take tests with your notes. No Homework required!!! Love It. Easy "A".
I loved the Shakespeare class and it was so easy. He'd give us a synopsis of a play, then we'd watch it, talk about it, and take a 3-question quiz. He's really down to earth and funny. I loved it. Got an A!
He was an amazing professor! Who evers says you don't learn in his class is dumb. I learned a variety of things in his class. English, literature, music, and more! Papers are simple and he offers his help. I plan on taking him again for intro to Shakespeare!
THIS CLASS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE ONLY THREE ASSIGNMENTS IN THE WHOLE SEMESTER, WHICH ARE 3 IN-CLASS ESSAYS AND 2 FORMAL ESSAYS. HE IS NOT A STRICT GRADER, BUT DOESNT JUST HAND OUT GOOD GRADES. HE ALSO VERYYY STRICT WITH ATTENDENCE...HE WILL DROP YOU! HE IS VERY SARCASTIC, BUT VERY FUNNY AND AN OVERALL NICE GUY. TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Took him for ENC1102. No book, six essays. Great teacher, his lectures make you a better writer, he's interesting, fun class, would definitely recommend.
easy A. TAKE HIM! only 5 assignments. 2 in class and 3 at home.
Professor Maddison is the best.He makes the class so stress free and you actually learn a lot. He does get off topic but what he talks about is very interesting.You don't need to buy textbook. There are 5 essays, 3 in class and 2 take home and you can use your notes for the ones in class!! Sign up now, you won't regret it.He's Amazingggggg!!!
He is the best! Super easy. He is super funny and easy. only 5 assignments and super easy on grading.
GREAT GREAT GREAT! Super easy class. No book req. The teacher is amazing, easy going, and grades well. He's always there if you need extra help. Only 5 assignments. 3 in class and 2 research papers at home. I took his summer class and although it's a quick term it went well. He also teaches about life too. You won't fall asleep in his class :)
This professor is amazing! I've never gotten an A in an english class until I took him and he helped me so much he's funny, and very helpful!
EASY. I took this class during summer so I had him M-R for like 1.5 hrs, he talks sooo much but he's super funny, friendly, nice. Great professor, knows a lot of facts, interesting, easy grader. Will help you if you need help. AWESOME!! :)
Really good instructor. He doesn't stand up in front of the class and lecture, he's very easy going and loves to talk. Easily side-tracked. Class discussions happen every class about the topics you write about in class and at home. Only 2 at-home and 3 in-class writing assignments. Topics are very broad. Easy A. Very easy grader.
BORING CLASS EVER, I TOOK HIM FOR ENC1101 IN THE SUMMER. ALL HE DO IS TALK AND CRUSE SMH GOODLUCK WITH HIS CLASS
great instructor.
BEST ENGLISH PROFESSOR. TAKE HIM YOU WONT REGRET IT. 2 AT HOME PAPERS & 3 IN CLASS WRITINGS. DO YOUR PAPERS, DONT MISS CLASS, DONT BE LATE AND YOULL PASS. EASY GRADER. GREAT PROFESSOR.
Prof Maddison is great. He is so helpful. He is patient,and he goes with you over your papers. Don't be late every day or your grade will be affected.Great teacher !!!
Professor Maddison is a GREAT man! He is hilarious, incorporated subject matter that is actually interesting & relevant, and is overall so wise and a great professor. His writing prompts were fun and he doesn't require a text book. He is very organized, and sets conference days to discuss questions. Only regret is not taking him for a full semester
Such a wonderful professor He is so helpful...
wonderful and intelligent! Such a great experience and teacher! Highly recommend
Class was disorganized from the beginning. There are discussions and quizzes (5 multiple choice and one short answer). Read the notes he provides and the plays. No midterm or final, but there is a research paper at the end that is vague and difficult. Teacher is helpful when emailed and understanding if you have a problem or concern.
Professor Maddison is hands down the greatest professor, I would recommend taking him and encourage you to see him during office hours if you are struggling. He always lets you re-write your paper! EASY A
Best teacher ever! He gets sidetracked really easy but the conversations are interesting. Only 5 essays, three in class and two at home. Let's you rewrite three of them. He actually cares for his students and their grades. TAKE HIM!
He is THE BEST prof you can take for 1101 and 1102. He is funny and he has lived a lot of crazy adventures so his conversations are always so much fun. He always seems to lead the class into interesting discussions about the most random subjects, and that's very fun. He has no tests and will always let you re-write papers for a higher grade.
perfect class and professor! So intelligent! Probably the smartest professor I have ever met!
Great professor! Very helpful and is understanding when it comes to family issues for missing class. Very clear grading criteria and pretty laid back when it comes to how work is supposed to be done. Show up to class, do your work, if you need help.. ask for it, get involved with class lectures and you will do fine. I hope to have him again.
AMAZING TEACHER WITH AMAZING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EVERYTHING! PAY ATTENTION WORK HARD AND YOU WILL LEARN A LOT!
Great class and great teacher!
I am taking this class this summer, so the first thing I thought was, "Fantastic! I have to wake up at 7:00am every morning". But this class is worth it. He is logical and keeps up with the society we live in today. Makes fun of stupidity and is an over-all fun teacher. He loved music, and loves discussing it. He also loves intelligence!
He is great! He gives you chances to fix your papers and will work with you. He really cares for his students. This class is an easy A as long as you stay on top of your papers. The papers assigned were nothing out of the ordinary.
Prof. Maddison is a wonderful professor who wants to see his students succeed. He is very funny. Just write your essays and if you don't like the grade you earned, he gives you a chance to rewrite it and get a better grade. I'm taking him again in the fall ( ENC1102)
Great Professor and lets you make up every writing assignment. Mostly just discussions which are funny and interesting. Would have definitely taken for ENC1102 if his class wasn't full.
Top notch professor in the true sense! He know the subject matter and really cares if a student learns and improves by the end of the course. I would take him again definitely! He wants to see every student succeed and become a better writer if you need help ask for it! Do not be late to class or use a cell phone!
Great professor. Made it very clear from the beginning that he wanted all of his students to succeed and to pass his class. Essay topics were straight forward and mostly about culture. He would get off topic a lot but he would always engage with the class about real world issues. I'm taking him next semester for 1102 :)
This is a professor that truly wants to see his students be successful! Thank you Professor for helping me become a better writer! Put the time in do the work! Lets you rewrite if you are not happy with your grade and you can improve I did!
I feel like this class was a waste of time. I took the best professor at central campus for 1101 & took his class expecting the same thing and it was a big disappointment. He enjoys hearing himself talk and always gets off topic. His essay topics were annoying. He also uses attendance as a grade.
Great guy. There are about 6 papers 3 in-class 3 at-home and they're the only grades. All are prepped for you while in class. The best part is if you made a lot of errors on your essays he lets you rewrite them for a higher grade, and ALL of the rewrites can be handed in at the end of the semester. Show up and don't be late, takes points off.
He is amazing
Cool professor. Currently taking his class now. very laid back, has a sense of humor, show up and pass.
Has a weird grading scale but it works. Had 5 assignments for the semester and he said we can redo them as many times as we want. Hes a pretty chill guy. He wants you to leave the class everyday learning something.
This class is an easy A. A few writing assignments based on some reading, he gives you the opportunity to re write your assignments until you're fully satisfied with your grade. Great teacher, makes everything he talks about interesting and funny. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
professor Gordon is a simple class, we had 5 assignments due all year 3 in the class and 2 at home. Most of the time he shows videos and better writing tips in class. He takes attendance the first 8 weeks after that you can miss a few days.
Put effort into all in class writing and research paper and you should get an A
Love him, he doesn't make you do the online writing lab also allows you to re-write papers until you are satisfied with your grade he does get a little off topic in class but take the time and do the essays while he talks
Class is very easy, he lets your rewrite papers if you got a bad grade on them, so as long as you aren't mega lazy you'll be fine. His lectures do tend to be off topic and for a 16 week class it felt like some classes were just him rambling for an hour. Attendance is so-so , and he is a nice guy. Don't miss in class writing days and you'll be fine.
Best English professor. I took him for 1101 and 2. He is so funny in class and you will learn things. It helps going to class with a fun professor. He does allow rewrites on essays just don't miss an inclass essay and don't show up tardy.
Great Professor, knows a lot in general, not just about English. Tends to talk a lot and get off topic but I found it fun and actually learned many different things from it. About 5 Essay's, 3 in Class and 2 at home. Easy grader and he lets you rewrite the first 3 if you didn't like you grade.
If you dont want/like ENC 1101 & 1102 accelerated and/or blended, then this is the prof for you. 5 papers- 3 in class, 2 at home. Allows you to redo 2 in class papers/1 at home paper for better grade. Lets class out early most days, and occasionally shows movies. Wish I could take him for LIT 2000.
I was looking to improve my writing skills and have a better understanding on how to compose a college level essay. Prof. Maddison was a terrible decision. He's not the one to go to the extra mile to teach you. He's easy, though, but you will go to class to talk about his personal business rather than actually learning. He'll fail you for tardiness
This professor is one of the most caring and intelligent professors I have had the luck of taking at Broward College! He truly wants to see his students learn and succeed not only in college but in life. He shares a ton of knowledge on all different subjects and I felt like I learned so much in this class! Dont show up late!!
This professor is amazing and one of the few I feel that really want to see students learn not just about English but about life! He lets you rewrite papers to improve your grade is funny and not boring like so many of the other professors I have had. Participate be ON TIME and you will learn a lot in this course!
The class and the professor are not difficult at all. He's the right professor if you are just looking for an easy A, but not the best if you want to have a better understanding on how to write a better essay or to differentiate between each type of paper. He doesn't stop to explain that in depth.
I loved his class! Best professor ever. He's hilarious and always makes jokes. Class was not diffcult at all. Just do the essays and you will be fine (essays were mainly based on culture). He also lets you rewrite essays with a bad grade. He cares about his students and wants them to pass. I say TAKE HIM!
If you aren't good at writing I would recommend him since he lets you re-do your essays! Only con would be that I didn't really learn much in his class but overall, he is a sweet professor, has a lot of general knowledge and you will for sure pass his class. Btw, come to class! He takes attendance everyday and will mark you tardy so beware of that.
Best proffesor in broward
He is an amazing professor. He will help even non-native speakers like me get an A. Just be punctual and hand in your work. This class rewards your effort with a guaranteed A. You can redo every single test and assignment to erase the old grade and get 100%. Plus he is an amazing teacher and fun person. I ll be taking him in enc 1102
All I will say is I took him This summer for a 6 week class and I got an A he the best professor I had
Amazing professor! Took him two semesters back to back. Only grades are the papers and he lets you redo them as much as you need to get a good grade. Hes funny and makes you want to go to his class. Class is not hard at all take him.
Simply the best! Do you want to be writer? If yes take him! He is extremely helpful and giving of his time both in and out of the classroom. He sincerely wants all his students to be successful! I felt encouraged to work harder and rewrite to make my work the best it could be!
He's a really good funny and caring teacher. You can redo the first 3 essays that you got bad grade in for a better grade. There is no exam in the class and there is no mid-term exam. But he does go of topic a lot.
This guy is a cool dude. Told great stories and was always super chill. However, if you do come late to class a lot, he would lower your final grade. If your grade is on the edge (i.e 79% 89%) he would round it up. Professor Maddison, I would like to thank you for introducing me to Panku, I had fun with the club.
Professor Maddison was a great professor. He had 3 writing assignments in class and 2 research assignments. None of the assignments are very long. He's a great professor and allows you to make rewrite essays. I highly recommend his class, it's easy going and interesting.
He's the teacher to take for ENC1101 and ENC1102. He is really sweet, caring and respectable. He will help you with your essays and teaches good lectures. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fun, nice, and easy teacher! I love him :)
I took him for both 1101 and 1102 and he's the best professor to take! He lets you redo all of your assignments unlimited times until you can get an A. Both classes he doesn't have a midterm or final, easiest class to take!
You have to be REALLY good at writing papers to be in this class. He's a bit lazy so you can get away with some stuff, but if you suck at papers, don't. Majority of the class time was spent listening to him talk. This guy really likes to hear himself so Just be careful, if you're looking to improve you writing, just be cautious with him PLEASE.
Although he lets you redo your papers to get an A, most of your in-class time will be spent listening to him ramble on about unrelated topics. I would say you need a good amount of background knowledge to get a good grade first try. He doesn't really teach the basics. If you're looking for a refresher course- steer clear.
He is an amazing professor, super funny and he is so nice when it comes to extra credit! You can rewrite every single paper, there is no midterm and final. He tells you a lot of stories that might are not directly related to the class but he even teaches you a lot of general things you might do not know before. I'm taking him for 1102 again
I took him over the summer. If you're looking for a class that's an easy A THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU! I passed with straight A's you just need to know how to write a good essay. He's really nice and is always making the class laugh, only thing is that he tends to get off subject when talking. The best thing about his class is there is no midterm
This review is the one that will tell the story. Yes, he is a 5-Star professor. Yes, its a 2 of 5 in difficulty (max). Yes, he does talk all class and ramble, jumping from topic to topic, however, he is just waiting for students to engage. He is the type of professor that would never make a student feel stupid or uncomfortable. 4.0 student here
there IS NO MIDTERM OR FINAL. he DOES TEACH AND LETS YOU REDO ALL YOUR PAPERS TILL THE END OF THE SEMESTER. And he gives you feedback on how to redo them to get 100. No textbook required.
He is a good professor. No midterm or final. He lets you redo your essays to get an A. he does talk a lot but it is interesting. No texbook needed
Lets you redo all essays and gives you good feedback on how to redo it. No final or midterm.
The best professor ever! Only four papers. First is an in class writing, then research paper (he gives about two weeks for research). Then another in class paper then the final research paper. He is so funny and nice and enjoys his job. Office hours he always welcomes his students. Great professor and I highly recommend! He is great.
Not a good teacher. Easy grade easy class. Dont take if youre looking to LEARN
Professor Maddison is an amazing professor. His class was a breeze. Throughout the semester, u only write 5 essays, which you are allowed to RESUBMIT for a better grade if you weren't happy w the first one. Like what other teachers do you know does that? like C'mon. If you're looking for a EASY A take him. The only con would be that he talks a lot.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for an easy A as he allows you to redo your papers for a better grade. Make sure to make use of that aspect of this class. He rambles on for most of the class about his past but it's never too boring, besides, he wouldn't mind if you took a nap right in front of him. Easy class and a good guy.
Lets you re write papers till you get an A.
I took professor Gordon for Enc1101, I loved his class so much I followed on with Enc1102! I received a "A" in Enc1101. He lets you rewrite every paper(for learning purposes), and that makes you eligible to get a "A." Only 5 papers in the class. 3 in class papers, 2 research. You are well prepared for every paper. Trust me, genuine guy, great class
Prof Gordon is the man. Super funny guy and clearly just wants his class to do well. He lets you rewrite each paper and will occasionally give the entire class bonus points just because he is feeling generous. Easy class and great dude.
Great professor to have! During our semester, we were sent home due to the ongoing CoVID-19 pandemic. Professor Maddison was very understanding and knew that this was a very unusual semester, so he did his best to accommodate and make it easy for us during our online Blackboard meetings. Would take him again!
Prof Maddison is super understanding and gives great feedback. He will always let you redo a paper if you are not happy with your grade and give you the highest earned grade while dropping the lowest. Amazing and easy professor!
Great teacher, lets you redo papers if you're not happy with your grade. Also a really funny guy, definitely recommend him to anyone that wants to pass English.
Professor Maddison is AMAZING! I waited a whole semester to be able to take him for enc1102. He made so much experience in his life and shares his knowledge with his students. His grading criteria are clear and you are able to rewrite your papers. He made the transition to online during the pandemic as comfortable as possible. Plus, he is funny!!
Easiest professor you could ever take. I promise you could pass this class w just minimum effort. Show up & listen & do your EASY essays & go home & bam easy A. Also a funny gun, although, he gets off topic a lot but you gotta love him. I took him for both ENC1101 & 1102. A real gem. SIGN UP RN B4 HE RUNS OUT OF SEATS.
lets you rewrite your essays for a better grade. don't mis class
He gives good feedback on your essays and even allows you to redo them to get a better grade. He was also funny during lectures and made it entertaining!
Grading criteria is unclear, and grading annotations are not helpful. I truly avoid implying a professor displays some kind of bias, but my worst grade was related to a paper with a topic heavily rooted in ideology. Also, I felt uncomfortable as a racial minority in his classroom due to charged comments. I got a C w/ him but A in 1102 w/ other prof
If your looking for a good English professor, take him. No final exam or midterm. He kind of does get off topic but if you brain storm with him he will help you a lot with your essay. I love getting feedback and he ALLOWS rewrites! Hes caring and takes the time to hear his students out. Im taking him again for ENC1102!! Register for his class!
Best professor i took him for enc 1101 and now taking him for 1102 , papers not long at all very easy and hes a very understanding professor, and a light grader. youre always allowed to rewrite papers.
He's nice and funny which made the class easy to attend. However, get ready to read and do a lot of research online and in the library. I couldn't make it the first week of class, still did the work, but he never graded it and I ended up with a B. Don't recommend if you're looking for someone to actually "teach."
Professor Maddison is a good guy at heart but not the best professor if you want to actually learn. The class was easy and he usually went off on tangents that could either make it funny and interesting or boring. He gives like 3 papers and that's the majority of the grades that he gives.
Please do not take this professor! you have to be good at writing papers to be in this class.
I took him for English 1 and this will be my overall review!!!! He thinks he knows everything, hell correct you over one simple thing, which to me is annoying. No midterm or final! Just 5 essays. Hes very helpful BUT can talk a lot. I also loved the topics for eng 1 rather than for eng 2
Interesting guy. He lectures a lot and tends to go on tangents that are unrelated to the topic. He likes to answer students questions and will spend 30 minutes answering them. If you're not already a strong writer, I don't recommend him. His criteria is a little unclear and grades harshly. Only good part is that he allows rewrites for all papers.
Professor Maddison is such an amazing professor! The lectures are super easy and he explains everything very well and he always there to answer questions. The essays were easy as long as you followed the directions. Not a tough grader at all! He is always willing to help.
super great teacher he answers any questions essays are super easy as long as you apply your self not rude amazing lectures and leaves good feedback on paper so that you can revise them
Best guy ever!!! He takes his time and explain everything. I took him for both english 1 and 2. Gives you very good feedback and very good lectures. You won't be disappointed
he talks a lot of unnecessary things that don't relate to the lesson. This class is good if youre already good at writing. He does not teach you how to improve your own person writing which sucks. i took english 1 in person and 2 online and it's the same thing. Pointless class, find a professor that actually help.
This was a really good class, when writing he will give you a layout and if you follow his instructions you are guaranteed an A.
I took Professor Madison for a 6-week course during the summer for ENC1101. We wrote around 4-6 papers and he always allowed us to resubmit for a higher grade. So long as you show him you care about your grade, hell bump your grade up. He just wants effort.
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