I disagree with the other rating. I enjoy his class a lot. Easy to approach.

I think is very helpful and nice. Right know he's class is not hard at all.

I've taken two classes w/ prof Nelson, and both were AWSOME. Who else has you read a batman or x-men comic for college credit. Stop complaining about the workload, its not that bad, and his assignments are very rewarding in that they make one really THINK abot the material. Tka ehis class if you really want to learn something. A++

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Runs pretty hot/cold. He'll lock you out if you're late, no questions asked. He can be a jerk or he can be fun, it depends on his mood. the syllabus isn't really balanced but it's not too bad. writing intensive in the first half of the semester, but then it got pretty easy.

he is a good professor although he can be tough at times but as long as you do the work you will be fine.

Very good guy. He expresses a huge interest in the class I took (Literature of Horror), which makes for great discussions in class. The reading material was easy for the most part, but he explains everything anyways. I highly recommend this class. The only problem is that theres only 2 tests, and youre not really that sure whats going to be on them

I felt like each assignment was spoon-fed to the class. He basically told everybody exactly how to write the papers and where people tend to go wrong with each assignment... I found the class really easy. Also it was nice not having to buy a text book

LOOOVE NELSON i had his lit. of Pop Culture class and it was really fun and he is a funny, great guy. very interesting and fun assignments and class discussions

People just don't like him because he wasn't the easiest professor and he doesn't take crap from anyone. Very passionate and knowlegable about what he taught. i actually looked forward to the class, and we had awesome class discussions; funny and fun. I would definately recommend taking pop culture with him.

Enforces being late, won't let you in even after a minute. Makes class interesting. Enthusiastic about teaching, not just here for the salary. Fair grader, not hard. Nice guy.

He is a really funny guy. He always makes the class interesting and fun as well. But you MUST attend his classes. He doesn't like it when you are late, even a minute. Once the door is closed, you CAN NOT walk in the room. For grading, well, he is a decent grader. I would reccomend him for any class you take ever!

very nice guy. dont be intimated on the first day. once you understand his grading, hes very fair! the work is alittle different, but overall very interesting. i liked him very much!

I took Professor Nelson last semester as a late-start at Greece Apollo and it was awesome. I have to disagree with the people who found him boring. He uses a wide variety of literature and yes, a Batman comic book. I felt I could speak in class and give my ideas. I wish I could take another course with him. Definitely worth taking!

Professor Nelson is amazing! i took his eng 101 class in the summer of 2007 and his literature of horror class in spring 2007. LOH WAS THE BEST CLASS OF MY LIFE!!!eng 101 class -he is a tough grader that expects effort from his students...do the work put time into it and youll get an A in the class. I HIGHLY ADVISE TAKING HIS LIT OF HORROR CLASS!!!

I enjoyed his Horror Lit class so much that I took popular culture the next semester and loved it just as much.

Really enjoyed this class. What other reviews have said regarding it being based on comic books is off, watched matrix, Ferris Buelers day off and many others. He is an upbeat guy who challenges you to see the hidden messages of the material. Would definitely take another course with him.

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Professor Nelson was the most amazing english teacher I have had the pleasure of working with! He was fair, fun yet professional!! I learned quite a bit from what he didn't say as well as what he did. Definitely recommend him *especially if you like BATMAN!!*

awesome class

Nelson isn't too hard of a grader, if you aren?t a bum. His classes are based around discussion. His classes were never boring. He is very smart, and helped me improve my ability to interpret and understand different types of literature. He has a lot of sexual themes in his class, but I didn?t really care. I?m glad to have had him as a teacher.

much like academic integrity, the class is split 20/60/20. 20% will always hate him,20% will instantly love him, and the other 60 will swing to love. unfortunately the only people who come here are the lower 20%. i took 101&105. he is not a teacher but an awakener. prof. i know you'll read this, -coulter

I feel professor Nelson is a really smart guy and that is why he may grade hard, but he does tell you exactly what he wants done... so there isn't an excuse. I enjoyed his class and I would take another one with him! -Jb

I took this class from him in fall '09. I loved taking from professor Nelson, he comments/critiques were helpful, and as long as you read the books the discussions were wonderful, and the tests were not too difficult. His assignments, and expectations were also very clear, and easy to follow. Wonderful teacher, I highly recommend him.

Extremely helpful, goes above and beyond to assist. clear in what he wants and will help you achieve it. He is tough but fair.

Mr. Nelson is an excellent teacher, drastically improved my skills, makes the class and very interesting, and tries ardently to include students. Superior writing knowledge; take advantage of invaluable office hours. Also, all essay topics are extremely relevant and teach us to become enlightened citizens.

It's a somewhat demanding course. But he is a cool dude, very helpful, and wants to have you succeed as a student. He personally recommended a poem that I wrote to the literary contest.

Professor Nelson is a very good teacher. He explains things very well and uses a lot of humor. In my class (Literature of Horror) we watched a lot of movies and had very good discussions. Just be careful about being late, he does not accept even 5 minutes past the classes starting time.

Very fair Professor.Only 4 papers. Must go to class and be on time!!

Great teacher if you are able to be respectful. If not, then he might condescend (so would I). He is very enthusiastic about his material and it made the course more enjoyable for me.

I don't understand what everyone is whining about. Yes, he's tough. Yes, he has rules. Yes,he wants specific things in the papers. It's not like he doesn't tell us what those are. He goes over his requirements, and then he calls people on it when they don't do what he said to do. Pay attention, take notes and ask questions. It's not THAT difficult.

Professor Nelson is one of those people who wants things done his way. But, atleast he tells you exactly what that is, as long as you take notes and actually listen to him, you will pass.

This was by far one of my favorite classes I've ever taken. Nelson sees things in lit and movies I wouldn't have seen in a million years! He's ruined TV and movies for me - I can't watch them without seeing some of the connections he pointed out in class. Never thought I'd like Shakespeare, but it was really funny when he helped us get it.

Nelson is more than willing to answer any and every question you have, he is prompt with replying to emails, and his feedback is such that I did better and better with each assignment. The reviews I'm seeing look like more a reflection on the student than the professor. His criteria is simple, Be on time, do your work, ask questions. You'll do fine

Theres a theme going on here: if you do your work, you will do well. A lot of the complaints are that the course is too hard. i had never thought of any of the topics the way he presented them, so it was hard. I went to his office after failing the first paper, and he spent a lot of time explaining what he wanted. If you need help, ask. He's nice.

Nelson's really not all that hard to figure out. Come to class on time. Pay attention. TAKE NOTES. Ask questions - he'll answer until you "get it." When he says he wants you to do something in a paper, pay attention because he wants you to do it. The only time I saw him as condescending was when the student was a jerk. I would've been way harsher.

Professor Nelson is very clear from day one what he expects of his students. His class is a lot of fun. You watch movies in order to write most of your papers. He tells you exactly what he is looking for in the papers. He even gives you your thesis statement. But do not think you can fake your way through watching a movie. He asks questions.

Professor Nelson is one of those people who wants things done his way. But, atleast he tells you exactly what that is, as long as you take notes and actually listen to him, you will pass.

Clear cut rules from day one. Tries to make English 101 interesting. Sticks to his rules. Helps out students during class to go over a paper if you submit them early enough. you MUST participate. Willing to help you with your papers if you reach out to him. Pay attention and take notes. He TELLS you what he wants in the papers. Gives you a thesis.

participate, read the syllabus, ask for clarification if you don't understand. His office is open to students looking for help. He may have some unorthodox methods but he is fun to have as a teacher. Be on time and come prepared. He will put you on the spot to see if you did the assignment. He also shuts and locks his door at beginning of class.

I thought 240 would be a blowoff class it wasnt. Nelson works you but is always there to help if you make the effort. If youre here to play dont take him. If you like a challenge hes your man.

This class is actually pretty easy if you pay attention. He tells you exactly what he's looking for. Checklists for proving the argument and everything. You'd better be on time, and be ready to participate. Ask some good questions and he'll spend time making it clear. He really seems to care that students get it.

Very entertaining class as long as you do the few homework assignments that are assigned. He basically walks you through how to write each paper so if you do what he says you will get good grades.

Honestly my favorite class this semester, always interesting and engaging 1010 would take his other classes

this class was alot more fun than i thought it would be. he has a really interesting take on the lit and movies we look at. ive never heard a professor swear so much, but its really funny when he explains shakespeare. the papers are pretty simple, short, and he only wants four. i would totally take another class with him.

If you have a good sense of humor and can follow concise directions then this is the class to take

Really funny teacher. Interesting books and short shorties that he assigned to read for class. I suck at English and this guy helped me out a lot.

Probably my favorite teacher at MCC so far. He's fair and keeps you interested which isnt easy for a 6-9 class. I'm no english major, but he explains things in a way to make the average person understand. You do need the book, but they are pretty cheap as far as textbooks go. And yes attendance is mandatory, it was a once a week class.

Interested in challenging the accepted norms of academic literature? Nelson is clearly passionate about the material he assigns and getting through to his students. Class is in discussion format. You must be prepared, on time, and ready to participatethink critically. Heavy reading but relatively light writing and test load. Worth it!

While he is a tough grader Professor Nelson is an awesome professor. He is very clear in the beginning of the semester as to what he expects from you. Do the work and the reading, participate in class discussions, and take notes. Boom you passed!!

Great sense of humor, really cares about his students. Available to meet outside of class, though he is a tough grader- get ready to work!

Nelson is amazing! He has true passion for English . It is IMPARATIVE that you come to class and take notes! I highly recommend turning in your papers a few days early because you get extra participation points if you offer your paper to be critiqued by him in front of the class. This is the best thing you can do to write the best paper

Nelson is an amazing teacher. He has a clear deep passion for English and makes even Shakespeare hilarious and interesting. Come to class ready to work and you will do fine.

Prof. Nelson's 101 wasn't the easiest class, but he started at the beginning of the semester teaching us how to read and listen critically. If you use those skills throughout the semester, and you ask for help when you need it, he's actually not that hard. He spends a lot of time going over everything, and when you don't understand -- ASK!

I adored having professor Nelson! He's more than happy to work with you, but he does genuinely expect you to put in a lot of a thought and effort. Don't expect an easy class, but you'll do well if you actually try! Luckily the assignments are often movie or television based, so they're very enjoyable to study. I learned so much from this English!

The prof's ENG 101 course is challenging. What is rewarding about the difficulty is that in writing papers it becomes of the student to put in great effort. There is no plasticity when it comes to Nelson. The care and attention he gives to his students shows a real sense of humanity. A must if you strive to invest in literature and film analysis.

It's true that Professor Nelson isn't easy, but a lot of these people should consider asking questions. I was engaged in class and taking a lot of notes just like Professor Nelson suggested. When I didn't understand, I asked and he answered. He obviously cares about students, and he uses a lot of examples to show how he wants things to be done.

Wow! Lots of hate for Nelson! I don't know why! I've taken 101 and 105 with him! He's really funny, and the lit class is SO much better than 101! No comparison! He knows his stuff and we have amazing discussions in class! I admit he gets tense if you don't do the reading, but it's not like it's hard, and he gives all the due dates ahead of time!

I took Horror Lit with Nelson. The class is very reading intensive, but if you are someone who likes to read, it is definitely worth taking. I highly recommend his class.

Professor Nelson is really passionate about what he teaches, which made the class so enjoyable. He put a lot of work into making online classes work during the quarantine. Our class was discussion-based, so class was great as long as we showed up, took notes, and did the assignments.

Prof. Nelson, is the utmost professional who is utterly passionate about what he teaches & every piece of lit. read. He also holds very active classes where his students are encouraged to participate, giving their perspective on the pieces of lit. read. Honestly, his course was interesting, but not a give me, exams are graded fairly.

Nelson deserves a 5 bc his class gave me a better understanding of the world, he's a wealth of information. I recommend you take him if your major is Eng and if you want to challenge yourself. His reflection questions are hard to interpret, but I'm sure you can clarify by email. He understands if you miss class for a good reason, be open with him.

He's a sweet guy who loves to teach and loves what he teaches about. Engaging, funny, just overall really cool and genuinely wants you to have that a-ha moment. Pretty flexible as long as you communicate and aren't rude, and as long as you actually do the readings/pay attention in class it's an easy A. He really should have a 5

Learning to be likable to people is a skill you need in life. And so many people in the comments say they don't like Professor Nelson. Just figure out how to communicate with him, and he'll definitely make you a better writer, as he did me. I'd take him again, he had some interesting takes on movies. 4/5.