2.4

James Bernarducci

English - Middlesex County College

2.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
13%
Would Retake
134
Reviews
2.4
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

13%

Would Retake

134

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

20

4

22

3

16

2

17

1

59

What Students Say

but basically i think your very pretentious

ENG121 - 1.0 rating

He is quite the character, I'm not going to lie

RDG011 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

16%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 49 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (12)
B+ (8)
B- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(10)C(12)D(18)F(3)A-/B+(12)
Based on 68 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 12
B+: 8
B-: 6
A: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (50)
Lots of homework (24)
So many papers (18)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Tough Grader (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Participation matters (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.69 avg change
May
Jun
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH010

5.0

(1)

ENG012ITHINK

5.0

(1)

RDG2

5.0

(1)

READ011

5.0

(1)
+25 more courses
Difficulty by Course

RDG010ANDENG

5.0

READINGENG

5.0

ENG012ITHINK

5.0

ENGLISH

5.0

ENG121ONLINE

5.0

Reviews (134)
5.0
3.0
ENG
Apr 25, 2004

Great teacher!! Nice guy!!

4.0
3.0
RDGENG0
May 29, 2004

BE ON TIME TO ALL YOUR CLASSES OTHERWISE PREPARE TO WRITE AN ESSAY ON WHY YOU WERE LATE!!!!!!

1.0
3.0
ENG121
Jun 29, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG010
Jul 8, 2004

Excellent professor, he is very organized and very clear on what his expections are for the required assignments. But be prepared to work in his class. He makes English enjoyable, and understandable. After his class you will be prepared to take Eng 121.

1.0
5.0
ENG010
Sep 12, 2004

No Comments

2.0
4.0
ENG121
Oct 28, 2004

He is so mean !!!

4.0
2.0
ENG101
Dec 3, 2004

he is really good professor with lot of work. be ready to write dozens of essays and paragraphs and to do lot of homework.

2.0
5.0
ENG010
Feb 2, 2005

HE SUX!!!! i had him for 010 and i got a D. never willing to help. and when we give a wrong answer he wud be the first one to laugh.I wouldnt recommend him to any students.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH010
Apr 7, 2005

The best teacher yet! Very clear on all expectations in class and life. He honestly gives you a different perspective on life. He does give a lot of work but honestly, why apply to college then? Its a fun class its helped me out in all my classes and life. Very inspiring and motivational teacher!

3.0
4.0
ENG010
May 17, 2005

this dude thinks hes pefect,not, dont be late cuze he got issues. this guy grades really hard got a d but passed with c thanks to retaking final by different teacher. :(

1.0
4.0
ENG121
May 17, 2005

No Comments

3.0
4.0
ENG101
Jun 3, 2005

This profeesor is not a good type of professor. He is a teacher that can't repeat word twice, which we the students finds difficult in a way. There are some times, he talks out of point.

1.0
5.0
RDG010ANDENG
Jun 7, 2005

he's an **** and makes you buy all the books, which we never used. buy only the ones you actually use, don't listen to waht he tells you to buy, he lies.failed me,i took same class with Chiradella and got A.failed my papers, which were written by rutgers graduate with 3.9 gpa. once he gets grudge against you, just drop the class.he will fail you

1.0
5.0
RED010
Jun 9, 2005

Mother ****er

1.0
5.0
READINGENG
Jun 10, 2005

This dude is MF, He thinks he's perfect but he's not. Just run away from his responsibility to teach students not to give advises. He sometimes insults students in class. "DON'T TAKE HIM OTHERWISE WILL GET 'F'"

5.0
5.0
ENG012ITHINK
Aug 30, 2005

my favorite teacher! just do the work and there shouldn't be a problem. everyone can learn from him, and that is not just limited to the english class. his class was by far the hardest class i've had, but at the same time i learned a lot, and it helps me in my other classes. i dont recommend him if you dont want to work, but hes is the best!!

2.0
5.0
ENGLISH
Aug 31, 2005

He is such a hard ass. I think he's just mad @ the world. Take @ your own risk

4.0
2.0
READING011
Sep 8, 2005

i had him for a summer class. he was pretty hard at first then i got the hang of it. he's strict though. he had all the assignments ountlined in the syllabus. if you do everything before its due you will pass

2.0
3.0
COM105
Sep 16, 2005

He seemed to pay more attention to the pretty girls then any other student in the class. He was an English professor too teching a communications class, so he pretty much taught it like an English class, avoid him at all costs.

5.0
2.0
ENG010
Nov 8, 2005

my very first english professor. boy was he hard! he was strict and gives too much advice rather than teach. he did teach and im glad i took him. his class has help me a lot in my other classes. if you want to pass his class, just do your homework on time! overall he's not that bad

5.0
3.0
ENG010
Dec 14, 2005

YOU WILL LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS CLASS.THANKS PROFF.IT REALLY HELPS IN OTHER THINGS> IF YOU WANT TO LEARN GO FOR HIM> NOT EASY ON GRADING ESSAYS

4.0
3.0
ENG010
Jan 25, 2006

Very good teacher. Helped me a lot in my writing. Kept class fun and interesting. He's hard at times and doesnt show pity at all. overall he was a good teacher. but Just be prepared because he assigns homework every single class if you dont mind working hard you should take him.

5.0
2.0
READI011
Sep 3, 2006

He is nice professor.. you learn alot from him.. but u have to keep up with your work... do all your work before the due date... and you'll be fine... Test and Quizes are fair... Take him

1.0
4.0
READI011
Oct 27, 2006

this teacher that i have currently makes me want to take my pen and stab myself. he is not helpful, the only way i recommend you taking this class is if you like feeling retarted because thats how he makes you feel. you have a ton of homework that takes up the whole day (which he does not explain) HE IS HORRIBLE AND MAKES GRAMMATICAL ERRORS HIMSELF

5.0
5.0
ENG010
Dec 3, 2006

HE IS VERY STRICT AND EXTREMLY HARD. BUT FAIR. YOU DO THE WORK ALL OF IT. YOU EARN YOUR GREAD. YOU MUST HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO DO LOTS OF WORK.

5.0
4.0
RDG011
Dec 14, 2006

I took him in the summer of '06. He's strict, and extremely organized.. he expects certain things from students, but as long as you do the work, go to class, and show effort, you'll do fine. I got an A in his class. Just don't be lazy or careless, because he'll treat you the same way you treat him/your work.

3.0
5.0
ENG010
Aug 23, 2007

If you take this professor you will have a looooot of homework!!!! It's very hard to get A in the assignaments. He's is soooo hard!!!! Do not take him! You wont have time to do anything if you take his class.

4.0
4.0
SSD101
Jan 22, 2008

He's cool and funny. People say he's hard, but he's really just teaching you something. I learned so many new things! Only a lazy person would think this class is "hard". I had ENG010 with him, Im not a smartass and english isn't my 1st language either, but yet I did very well in his class! I feel like im ready for 121. You can do it too...

3.0
5.0
RDG011
Jul 10, 2008

DONT TAKE HIM. if you want to fail, then go ahead. He will pick on u if for the whole class if you dont know one answer and then make you feel like a looser. Will ask every class memeber to look at you untill you answer. Even some class members will make u go down in front of him, but he wouldnt say anything to them.

5.0
1.0
RDG2
Oct 22, 2009

he's a great prof. test/quiz are done with a partner. there's a lot of hw but its all easy stuff. if u have a i dont care attitude dont take his class cause he'll just fail you. he gives alot of extra credit. he goes off topic alot and you'll wind up talking about random stuff.

4.0
4.0
ENG121
Dec 8, 2009

Great online class! It may seem like he's giving an excessive amount of work, but it's only to prepare you for what's ahead. Very helpful! Wish he was teaching all the English classes I need to take.

1.0
4.0
ENG121
Apr 7, 2010

Teacher does not respond to emails, and does not give clear directions. His online class is miserable do not take him. He seems good at first, but he is contradictory and overall an ass.

5.0
1.0
ENG121
May 16, 2010

very helpful and easy gave lots of extra chances to turn work when needed.

4.0
1.0
RDG09
May 19, 2010

prof.b is great. he gives alot of chances to pass, the quizes are sooooooooo easy and done with a partner . the only thing u have to by urself is department comprehension test. otherwise all the other is easy as hell.

2.0
4.0
ENG121
Jun 3, 2010

Had his online class and hate it. I had a problem where the college gave me the wrong log in information so I missed two assignments and he refused to let me hand them in late. Then he finds faults with my writing that six years of advanced English courses never addressed. He's incredibly stubborn and responds late to all emails. Lots of work too

3.0
2.0
ENG121
Jul 3, 2010

I had professor B for an online class. It was a LOT of work, but if you have to take english online, definitely take him. He has the whole course set up very easily; it's very hard to get confused on assignments. He does not answer e-mails too often which can be frustrating. He is tough with grammar, especially pronouns! but overall, a good prof.

4.0
2.0
ENG121
Jul 8, 2010

Took the online class. Very organized and easy to follow. He is not as tough a grader as some other described. Have to be able to keep up with work, but it's not too much. Was borderline between B+ and A- and he gave me the A-. Overall he helped me become a more efficient writer.

4.0
2.0
RDG011
Dec 14, 2010

At first i didnt take his class serious so i didnt do the hw & on some quizes i failed because the BRB was kind of hard to read but once you understand it, it is really easy to pass he is a good prof if you need help contact me

3.0
5.0
ENG121
Jan 17, 2011

i took his online 121 course. the course is set up really well but his grades are all over. could get an A one day and a C on the same paper the next. marked grammar as wrong when really correct and made us write like we were in elementary school.

3.0
4.0
ENG121
Apr 17, 2011

I took English 121 online with Professor B & I hated it! If you do not do the assignments exactly how he wants them done you will not do well. He sets his standards way too high. He even spell checked an email I sent to him. Professor B takes his job way too seriously if you ask me.

3.0
4.0
ENGLI121
Apr 17, 2011

I took Bernarducci's online 121-course, though laid out very well with ample material to guide you, he as a person can be extremely frustrating. He expects excellence, but I could easily find dozens of mistakes in his own writing. His grading habits change with the weather. His behavior distracts his ability to teach....Good text book though

5.0
3.0
ENG010
May 11, 2011

Go to class and do your homework and you should be fine.

3.0
3.0
RDG011
Sep 14, 2011

he's a funny ****, doesnt believe in family.

4.0
3.0
RDG18
Dec 2, 2011

I had Prof. B for a Reading Class. The class itself was pretty helpful. He gives you A LOT of homework but you have plenty of time to do it. If your prepared(#2 Pencil, Stapler, Dictionary, Your books, notebook) on the first day your golden. He hates distractions but is pretty funny. He defiantly keeps personal life separate from school life.

4.0
5.0
ENG121
Dec 14, 2011

Prof. B is a very detail oriented individual, his online class is very organized and easy to follow. He is a not an easy grader, he definitely pushes you to excellence. I was extremely challenged in this class, but I think i learned a lot.

5.0
4.0
ENG122
Dec 15, 2011

Good professor. Need to follow instructions. Took online course. Tough to get grades.

5.0
2.0
ENG121
Jan 31, 2012

wonderful teacher, he seriously proves to his students the value of paying attention and reading everything before just jumping into it,I have taken him for 3 semesters now and will continue to take him for any other classes I need that he teaches. I took him for rdg009, rdg010 and now I am taking eng 121 his online class

2.0
5.0
ENG121
Mar 15, 2012

Hard grader, he looks at improvement. warning, this is not an easy A. killed my gpa

4.0
4.0
ENG121
Apr 29, 2012

I went with Bernarducci since I had him for Rdg-011 Last Semester. However Eng-121 was an online class. The work load wasn't over kill and he takes the time to give everyone plenty of feedback on what they are doing right/wrong. You cannot BS your way throughout his class, do the work, follow directions exactly, ask for help and you will thrive!

5.0
2.0
READ011
Jun 7, 2012

I liked him a lot. He is a straight forward type of person. Talks a lot, yet informative.

4.0
3.0
IN1
Mar 18, 2013

Taking him online & doing well. I like him, I'd take him for Eng. Comp II if he was available. He doesn't like people who can't follow directions. He gives very specific instructions. Write in 3rd person, spell check EVERYTHING. Tough grader, but you get what you deserve. Don't take his criticism personally, he will help you become a better writer.

5.0
5.0
ENG122
Jun 13, 2013

Professor B was an amazing professor,I've recommended to him to any of my friends who haven't taken english yet.You earn the grade you deserve in his class,so if you actually care about passing it will show.He is the first professor at MCC whose class actually felt like a college level class.Amazing teacher,great person.

1.0
5.0
ENG121ONLINE
Nov 15, 2013

Just stay away. By far the most stressful class I had to go through. I took the online class during summer 1 and for those 4 weeks we had 26 assignments, one everyday and at the end a Research Paper, this guy will send emails yelling "FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS". This English 1, where I'm supposed to fall in love with writing not hate it forever.

4.0
4.0
ENG011
Apr 11, 2014

This man is very smart and will teach you well. His class is not for the weak hearted and you MUST ATTEND CLASS! Uppon completion you will have a better understanding of the English language.

5.0
2.0
SSD101
Grade: A
May 13, 2014

Jason is beyond helpful. honestly you have to NOT care at all to fail his class. Such a smart man with looks to follow. Gives you as much feedback as you need and keeps a class entertained. Loved it!

2.0
5.0
INA121
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2014

If you have this professor, RUN to your college and get it changed. He is very strict and vulgar. The essays you write are shared with the classmates, which I thought was inappropriate. He is super rude and very unorganized. I emailed him about 5 times with confusing typos in his assignments. The work is very unclear, and he is very cocky.

1.0
5.0
INA121
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2014

Seriously the worst class ever. 26 essays in 4 weeks. Every singe day I was rushing to get things done. I was extremely stressed out and on top of it the professor is very cocky and rude. Stay far away from him.

2.0
4.0
ENG121INA
Jul 11, 2014

This course had a tremendous amount of work. Everyday there was an written assignment. The professor is intense when it comes to every detail. If you have a family or job - this on line course will be very difficult to handle do to the amount of time it takes up.

1.0
5.0
ENG121
Mar 4, 2015

RUDE. Very tough grader.. you could write a perfect paper but he will still find something wrong with it. Very cocky and confusing. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

5.0
4.0
101
Grade: C+
Mar 16, 2015

GREAT TEACHER IF YOU LISTEN

3.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2015

He's cocky, he expects a lot, if you do ALL your work and are ALWAYS there you won't have a problem probably. He makes you feel stupid, and if you have any problems you have to see him at office hours or he won't bother. If you're late to class and he collected the homework, that's it. He doesn't take late work or really care.

3.0
4.0
RDG011
Dec 10, 2015

At first thought this guy would be great. Later into the semester I started noticing that he can be very sarcastic. He is full of himself, and doesn't care to make you feel bad about yourself. He expects you to hand in all work and to be there everyday. He can be prejudice. If you take his class, be prepared to be called on and made fun of.

3.0
4.0
RDG011
Dec 10, 2015

At first thought this guy would be great. Later into the semester I started noticing that he can be very sarcastic. He is full of himself, and doesn't care to make you feel bad about yourself. He expects you to hand in all work and to be there everyday. He can be prejudice.

2.0
5.0
ENG121ONLINE
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2015

Okay so this was the hardest class Ive ever taken. From confusing assignments to getting F's for small mistakes. He is not a bad guy but I did not have a good experience at all. I was constantly stressed out and being online was even worse as he offered very little guidance. I highly recommend to not take this class or at least not take it online.

1.0
5.0
ENG121ONLINE
May 25, 2016

Very tough grader. Belittles students when giving feedback. He nitpicks at everything.

1.0
5.0
ENG121INA
Grade: Not sure yet
May 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Avoid him if you can. There's a bunch of other English comp professors at middlesex that I guarentee would be a better choice then this one. You don't use a textbook it's all on a website and he is very unclear with what he expects. I am taking him right now and have not gotten over an 80 on anything. Very tough. Very unfair. Very belittling.

1.0
4.0
ENG121
Sep 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't choose this professor. He is far up his own behind, often talking about how you're "wasting his time" with your writing, especially if you're not super on-point with it. He'll throw in a "I like it" line but his critique is pretentious. Do yourself a favor and don't "waste his time" by taking his class. Find someone else.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took him last year and never got around to grading him. He's really nothing special. He was a pompous man, too good to write a novel ever, mean. He started off day 1 of class saying 40% of us weren't going to graduate. Tried to use it as motivation but eventually dropped his class. ONLY accessible in random business hours& doesn't care about you

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
ENG121
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

i typed up a really mean yet truthful review about you james. however this website does not allow profanity so im revising my comments. but basically i think your very pretentious. you always complain about us wasting your time and how u never waste time. ironic because you waste time very class being a wise guy. picky and annoying. i hate u james

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
RDG011
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

He is quite the character, I'm not going to lie. There was a good amount of homework but what do you expect for a college class? He can sometimes be rude and sarcastic but I did actually learn a lot from him, he's a good teacher & not a bad guy. He is just strictly to the point, no freebees with this professor. Do the work &show up, and you'll pass

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENG121INA
Grade: B-
Jun 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT recommend this professor, in an online class that was only 18 days long there were 28 assignments, If you want to stay up doing homework until 2 or 3 am go for it, but his grading is way too hard and you have to cater to his direct wants not how things actually should be written

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG011
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

i do not recomend this prof, does not take late work, no chance to do work again. does not even let u come 1 min late. not worth taking it.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
ENG010
Grade: B+
Mar 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He can be full of himself. I can only imagine how he is in the other classes he teaches. Thankfully, all of my English classes are completed because I would NEVER take him again. If I had looked him up on this site way before, I would've stayed away from him for sure. Assignments were fair, but his pretentiousness can get under your skin.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ENG101
May 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

contradictory, horrible, is not clear what he wants, will never give you a grade beyond a B, does not accept late anything, do it his way or fail - including emails, his website has a lot of typos but won't fix, only took the class because I needed it to graduate! YOU BEEN WARNED!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
ENG121O
Grade: C-
Sep 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

My first semester as I freshman I took him coming in loving English. I came out of the class absolutely hatting it. He is an extremely tough grader and rude towards his students. He picked apart my essay that I worked hard on and kept trying to improve, and I ended up with a 50. I barely passed the class, thank god I did. Please dont take him

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
RED010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I remembered him from 20 years ago. Can't believe he is still teaching. He is extremely rude to his students. I had a fear of public speaking back then and didn't do several of my articles. He wasn't good enough to pick up on that with his years of experience; just shook his head in disgust. In the end I dropped his class and left that school.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C-
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This professor is just horrible ! I do not know how he has a job !! He picks apart every single assignment. No matter how hard you work on it. 3 to 4 assignments every week. And they are long ! He is rude, wont answer you after the hours of 4pm. So even in an online class. You cant reach him whatsoever. Barely. STAY AWAAY FROM HIM !!!!!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121ONLINE
Grade: D+
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very tough grader. Does not explain things clearly. He gives sarcastic remarks back on assignments.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C-
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

terrible professor, never got back to any emails when i had questions about assignments. Made us write a politcal piece that our peers graded. Did not care about students progress just about getting semester over with. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: F
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

did not go to class the first week of semester leaves everything up to interpretation. Leaves the grades terrible because everyone missed them. Does not respond to emails. Does not support communication. Every class is the same. Claims to help improve our ability to understand the subject matter while he does not address the problems that we have.

Hilarious
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
C055
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Some of his assignments us makes no sense. And all he talks about is other peoples lecturers. WORST PROFESSOR I EVER HAD HE DIDNT EVEN LET ME SLIDE WITH A 70 FOR THE SEMESTER

Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If he doesn't agree with your essays, he will say you're uneducated or that your valid sources are biased... then say its opinion based when you have the sources to validate it. If your essay doesn't line up with his ideology don't expect to pass the assignment !

Lots of homework
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2020
Would take again

If someone doesn't pass this course, they either put no work in at all or have no comprehension of following instructions. He is a tough grader in the beginning; however, if you actually focus on what you need to fix in your writing, you will get a good grade. His classes are boring, but not necessary, all your work is done and submitted online.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
3.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: B-
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor B. is a tough grader. Instructions for assignments are intimidatingly long and its a bit much to keep up. Once you understand him, the class gets easier. This was one of my hardest courses but I came out a MUCH better writer. I have to say, you learn a lot from him!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENG121
Grade: D+
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is very rude and unprofessional. He gave me a a D+ even though I completed all assignments! His comments on my returned work was nothing but sarcastic. I retook this course with a different professor and got an A+! I put the same amount of effort in. Maybe Middlesex should really reevaluate who they have there.

Tough grader
1.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

THE WORST ENGLISH PROFESSOR. DO NOT TAKE HIM UNLESS YOU HAVE TO. HE WILL MAKE YOU SUFFER BECAUSE HE IS A TOUGH GRADER. AS LONG AS YOU DO THE WORK YOU WILL PASS WITH WITH EITHER A B OR HIGHER. I DID THE MOST MINIMAL POSSIBLE AND STILL PASS. JUST DONT CARE ABOUT THE COMMENTS HE GIVES YOU ON ASSIGNMENTS AND JUST DO IT.

EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGLI121
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This guy is all about smart remarks instead of making helpful remarks on your paper. He is the toughest grader Ive ever heard or seen of. He takes off ALOT of points for little mistakes. Would never recommend to ANYONE!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Worse professor EVER. I dont understand how someone so negative who belittles students can continue having a job at MCC. Well I guess you get what you pay for. Never again with this fool

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: D
Mar 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor, he's the absolute worst. He is just a straightforward machine when responding to your emails and gives no sentiment beside his critique on work. If your assignment is late by a few minutes or misses 1 thing, he gives you a 0 for it. If it is not done his way, 0. His WHOLE POLICY is trash.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: D
Aug 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and don't take this professor! He's awful and ruined my 4.0 GPA. No matter how hard you try he never compliments anyone's work. He is very disrespectful, makes sarcastic, nasty comments on everyones' essays. I had straight As until I took his class. DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 25, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Seems nice in the beginning, but I shortly realized how tough he is as a teacher. He barely responded to my questions, and when he did, he gave smart remarks when I asked why I got points off for something I did correctly. He is the toughest and rudest professor I've come across. He takes off ALOT of points for little mistakes. Would NOT recommend!

Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGLI121
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Vague instructions, but is a tough grader and you will lose many points from little mistakes. His notes were rude and vague. He told you to write for as a writer not to impress the teacher, but I only managed to pass the class when I started trying to impress him. If you have to take his class, the thing that got me an A was meeting over zoom

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 2, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Professor B was the worst teacher ever. He doesn't care about his students. He labeled the students with numbers and I wasn't allowed to put my name on anything. Don't forget to put your code on anything or you will automatically get a 75 for it. I emailed him about my issues and instead of getting back to me he sent a mass email about upset studen

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Not understanding. Dont try it

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst Professor, i strongly advice not to pick this man. I had to transfer course in the first week I had issues with canvas and he was so non-chalant and lacked understanding. I tried to get my grades up but he was so difficult, never gave feedback, would be sarcastic and rude in his comments. He is the absolute worst

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG122
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2022

This professor fails to help students pass the class. From personal experience, I've constantly communicated with him through email and messages using Canvas to never receive a reply regarding my work. I think he would rather see you fail. I would not recommend him to a peer, ever. If I knew of a way to report him to the school, I would have.

1.0
5.0
ENG
Grade: F
Apr 20, 2022

This professor doesn't know what he's doing. He grades harshly for no reason and doesn't even spell correctly even though he is an English teacher. You're probably going to end up failing. Don't take this class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 16, 2022

Not enough explanation for any of the assignments. Dropped this course early on in the semester. English used to be one of my favorite subjects and he completely took the joy out of learning the English language. I would definitely not recommend taking his class if it is your first time in college or first time doing school online.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 22, 2022

I took him my first semester at MCC, 18 years old. Day 1 he let us know the stats of the majority of us finishing a degree- which is not high. Condescending, big ego, cared more about highlighting his own strengths than empowering his class. Years later finished my degree, started my career and was recently asked about my worst professor, him 100%

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: D+
Oct 12, 2022

I have had many professors, as I am studying for a master's degree, and by far, Prof Bernaducci is the worst professor I have had yet. He is an extremely harsh grader, and even if you go word by word to try and please him, you will never meet his standards. Good luck if you take his class, you're never going to achieve anything more than a C grade.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2022

He shows little to no regard for anyone in his class. The homework was usually confusing and excessive. He grades harshly. Even the extra credit assignments don't help as he grades them just as harshly as everything else. Would never, ever recommend taking any of his classes.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C-
Apr 12, 2023

Do not take this professor, I mean DO NOT. You will spend your time doing work up til 1 am and when he grades, all the time you put in to it just gonna be a waste. Just save your time and save your money and go for a better professor. If you do take him good luck surviving at hell and getting a c or c-. peaceee

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: F
May 22, 2023

This professor is not clear on any assignments. His instructions are not clear at all, he's not a friendly professor not helpful even when sending messagers /emails about the assignment he will respond with another question "I'm not understanding you" I didnt gain anything from his class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENGLI121
Grade: C-
Oct 10, 2023

Not even a professor. Just a guy with a big ego.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023

Mr. Bernarducci is a funny guy, he's nice, but his teaching sometimes just is difficult. This class stressed me out a lot; although, I think I did learn a lot in his class. He just needs to explain his assignments better, give better feedback, and examples, and grade a little less harshly. Overall I think he's a great guy, but his class is tough.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2023

This professor was very difficult. He did not explain exactly what he wanted for what he assigned the right way. He never gave examples and he was a tough grader, everything has to be to his liking if not he will give you below a 70. He also writes comments on your essays for what you did wrong but most of the comments make no sense.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: B-
Jan 5, 2024

I don't have enough space to talk about this dude. Terrible teacher. Get ready to remove all self confidence about your writing skills because you'll never be good enough for him. There was a lot of assignments and you could only hope you could get at least a 60 and on an off chance an 80. He's a chill dude if he wasn't your professor.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ENG
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2024
Would take again

if you're not ready for straight criticism, don't take him. He is very particular on assignments so follow examples/instructions. His humor can seem rude but he is lowkey funny. He does want in his students to be better writers, so his comments/criticism may seem like a lot. Once you get in the groove of his assignments, you should be okay.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2024
Would take again

I struggled a lot with Professor B's class at first, but by better understanding the feedback that was provided on my papers my grades went from C's to B's. His grading is tough but I do feel my writing has vastly improved since taking his class. Not the type of class to do the work the night before or the day of, put as much effort in as possible.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A+
May 16, 2024
Would take again

Bernarducci is very strict. He does not accept any exuses or late work. If you want a good grade in this class you need to put in the effort. With that said, my english is much better now, and I learned tons(!!). If you are prepared for a lot of hard work this is a good class. Would not recomend for those who do not want to study very hard.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Sep 10, 2024

Horrible profesor doesn't update you on any assignments, doesn't communicate on where assignments are located, he is very arrogant. You have to self grade half of your work and have several essays for 1 semester. Wouldn't recommend at all. His class is very confusing and not organized at all.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121ONLINE
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2024

Most difficult teacher i have ever experienced. very unclear instructions, will fail your paper with little to no comments or feedback as to why.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Dec 9, 2024

if I could give a 0 I would

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024

Unpopular opinion but he wasn't bad. His work is confusing & repetitive but as long as you follow directions & apply corrections you'll pass. He is hard to get ahold of, but his workload is light compared to other classes. You have 1-2 assignments due a week but their short. He offers extra credit & retakes so you can't fail unless you don't try.

3.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2024

Lots of assignments it gets difficult to catch up. Lots of bonuses and extra credit. Clear lectures, clear instructions but so much is asked for. Very informative and forces you to work hard, which I liked, but I would not recommend for an easy A. Participation in class is good, he is easy to engage with. Overall difficult but fun class.

4.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Professor Bernarducci runs a tough but rewarding class. Though the workload is heavy, I found Unstuck AI's tools really helpful for staying on top of the assignments. His feedback improved my writing a lot, even if the grading was harsh at times.

2.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
Jan 15, 2025

I found his teaching style very confusing. There was a lot of times I felt like he was contradicting things that he had previously said. Attendance is VERY mandatory. He also wrote his own textbook which was difficult to read. If you take this class you will constantly be writing essays. He can be very offensive at times as well so beware of that.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: C+
Jan 28, 2025

His communication style can be pretty blunt, sometimes even offensive. He doesn't always filter his comments, and if you're sensitive to criticism, it can be a bit much. It's something to keep in mind when deciding whether to take this class. (extremely egotistical and rude)

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 16, 2025

Don't bother asking for help. He doesn't give personal feedback, he'll send you a document of how things should be done after the fact. Don't bother taking his class, he's rude and he has a big ego.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Feb 21, 2025

this professor is going to make you hate writing even if you think you enjoy it please avoid him at all costs

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG121
Feb 27, 2025

Do not take unless you want to be bombarded with snappy remarks about your writing. Very tough grading criteria and will have you read his rules from his booklet every time you make an error. Made the mistake picking him for my first ever college English class and was put through the wringer. His website also doesn't work half the time so warning.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 3, 2025

Professor was unapproachable and made asking for help awkward. His dismissive and judgmental answers hindered participation and tense the class. He provided little support and unclear replies. Grading was difficult with rude explanation. Overall, the experience was depressing, and I wouldn't recommend this professor for student help or anything.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG011
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 3, 2025

Simply just frustrating, don't take this class unless you want to fail. Never get a 100 on an assignment he makes it impossible for you to get a good grade. Very judgmental, doesn't care if you have an excused absence. Just don't take it, he has favoritism doesn't treat everyone the same. Very rude with students with feedback.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENG122
Grade: B-
Apr 15, 2025

This professor is very hard to please, no matter how hard you try on your paper it's never good enough for him. He leaves passive aggressive notes on your work as feedback and makes learning in his class a nightmare. Do not take this class if you're not trying to fail English.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENG121
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Bernarducci is incredibly underrated on here. Anyone who's saying that you will fail if you take this class is literally just lazy and I'm incredibly lazy. He gives you so many easy grades that I literally didn't do 2 of the 3 (very short and easy) essays and I still passed. If you're willing to do the homework and go to class you're fine.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: B+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

class starts with sentence structure and mini essays. READ ALL the directions. He gives xtra credit if you need a grade boost.The workload is not bad.I work FT have 4 kids and help with my mom still got all the assignments done. He does not accept late work.His grading is a bit harsh but constructive. Make sure you read all the emails he sends out

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
ENG121
Grade: C
Jun 5, 2025
Would take again

He's not as bad as people say he is. He's boring and sarcastic which can come off rude but he lets you grade your own grammar and you can grade yourself. He's not too heavy on homework, just stay on top of your assignments. I literally didn't do 2 of his essays and I still passed with a 76. He drops one of the essays and gives extra credit coupons.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 29, 2025

This professor is basically a "you pay me, I fail you" type of situation. You need to make it to his class on time to pass his class.. Because if you don't make it on time, you won't get a grade on the assignment you might've spent hours on the night before. Yeah, the grade-it-yourself is nice and all, but he won't even take late assignments.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG
Grade: B-
Oct 7, 2025

hard to understand, says our names wrong after knowing us for about a month. Work every day.

1.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: B
Oct 14, 2025

High ego, passive aggressive feedback on hw. Doctors appt or work won't excuse u bc in his mind, his eng class should be the only thing on your mind. Pushes his own politic views as well, once said how police brutality isn't real and George Floyd proves Martin Luther kings dream. Nothing is ever good for him and always contradicting his statements

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: D
Nov 20, 2025

Clear bias on certain political topics. Cannot remember students names. Grades students harshly on spelling mistakes, but does numerous spelling mistakes himself. Hypocrite. Rude. Don't take this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2025

The teacher is hypocritical and often contradicts himself. He mocks your accent or even your name and ignores real-life needs like doctor's appointments. He knows what he's doing, and his sarcasm and the bad classroom atmosphere make learning frustrating.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
5.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2025

You will not pass this class if you don't show up and you HAVE to participate. His BRB & resources are good. You WILL become a better writer. Plenty of chances for bonuses and do-overs. He does this anonymity thing where he gets away with not giving any real feedback to the student and the students are afraid to ask because of that anonymous thing.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
ENG121
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2025

Not that bad as everyone says he is. He is nice to you if you do your work. He gives a lot of assignments back to back in a week. He can be rude sometimes, but he isn't too bad, it's definitely a doable class. I would say if you have to take him, it's not the end of the world. Just participate, do your work on time, and be on time, you'll be fine.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

16%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 49 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (12)
B+ (8)
B- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(10)C(12)D(18)F(3)A-/B+(12)
Based on 68 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 12
B+: 8
B-: 6
A: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (50)
Lots of homework (24)
So many papers (18)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Tough Grader (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Participation matters (5)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.69 avg change
May
Jun
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH010

5.0

(1)

ENG012ITHINK

5.0

(1)

RDG2

5.0

(1)

READ011

5.0

(1)
+25 more courses
Difficulty by Course

RDG010ANDENG

5.0

READINGENG

5.0

ENG012ITHINK

5.0

ENGLISH

5.0

ENG121ONLINE

5.0

Similar Professors