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Difficult class, but taught clearly.
Based papers and class on "The Catcher and the Rye", clear class discussions.
This professor is awesome!!! I can honestly say this because I hate English classes, but this man made it pretty simple. Just follow what he asks of you (HW, papers, etc.)...plus he offers tons of E.C. opportunities. You'll learn alot from this man!
Great guy. Young and in touch with student thinking. Very helpful, smart, and an overall great prof. Take him!
He taught me a lot.
This teacher is the best english teacher I've ever had. I didn't even know how to write a paragraph before I took his class, now I'm getting A's on my papers in english 1A. He really cares about his students and he will go out of his way to help you.
He is clear on what he wants from the class, but not always the most patient teacher. His methods are a little abrasive at times. That aside, you can learn from him if you don't let his ego get in the way. He will give you help if you ask. Good luck!
One of the best teachers I have had! Very tough but he gets you to THINK and ask questions. He expects a lot from you - just remember to turn in all the homework. Go to his office hours before an essay is due to get feedback. This will help your grade
Hard work, but well worth it in the end. He is very fair & intresting. Mind opening teacher. Really enjoyed this class.
This professor is great! I took him about two years ago, but he will always be my fav. He really goes out of his way to help students do well in his class. Gives constructive criticism at all times. I highly recommend him!!!!!
I took his 9 week course. Great teacher, he's really interesting and very helpful. I'd say one of the best teachers I'v had. Follow his format and you'll do well in the class.
Lots of work. If you don't want to be writing constantly, take another teacher.
If you hate English and find it dull and boring TAKE Professor Mc Faul. Not only is he a great teacher, but he is such a cool HOT!!! Guy. He's very Everydown, never did I expect to be able to do good in English until I took his class. Very fun and easy guy.
McFaul is an awesome teacher. Not only is he very clear, he teaches your alot too. I was not interestes in the taking that class at all until I was waiting outside of class and this cute professor came up. He is very enthusiastic and a bit of a looker.
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I took his class and there is more to a teacher than his looks. he can be very rude to students. mocks peoples opinions and papers in front of the whole class. His essays, unless you follow his format exactly, you will get C's or D's. Also wrote the book he is using and recorded the cd he made us bu
he's hot and he's smart , what else could we ask for,take his class its great, and i took the 9 week course and it wasnt hard at all.
His so cool and he just makes you like eng and i hate eng he made it so simple and his hot so that helps too take the class and you will see what im talking about
at 1st when i took his class, i thought i was doin great i got As on all the hws & all the quizes +the extra credit..but when it came down to the essays he was so ANAL!! i mean come on now not eveyone knows how 2write like him..& if ur off just alittle, he'll mark u off alot! i wouldnt recommend him
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I wasn't supposed to be in this cockamamie class, so upon arrival on the first day, I was completely aprehensive. Nonetheless,McFaul made a remedial class bearable,and somehow, entertaining. If you want a young-at-heart teacher who genuinely tries to identify with his students,take him.Hes a riot.
He's hot so going to class is not a problem. The assignments are realistic and you really learn alot as far as writing a good paper. He is a great professor, and did I mention he's hot?
Very enthusiastic teacher! Study for quizzes and due the research for the essays and you will due fine. If you have any problems with anything he will do what he can to help. He's not bad to look at either, lol.
Very helpful. He makes writing an essay a lot easier. He will also read it before you have to turn it in. Extremely funny and interesting fellow. Makes english fun. Makes you think (is a good thing)!I recommend it to anyone that wants to actually learn anything. ....oh and he is hot...
This Guy is great. Not only is he all knowing he is omnipotent. JK take him you'll love it in there
sucky teacher,bad temper, thinks he knows everything and when asked for help give you an answer you would give a 5 year old. He was teaching film but also acting like a stuck up english teacher like her really is.
He's a very cool teacher. He talks very intelligently and teaches good. You can learn alot from his class.
Really cool teacher. I've had his friend, Mr. MacDonald for Eng. 68 and 1A, so I am familiar with the format they require for their essays. One note, follow the format (you will know when you have him) or else it will be tough. I don't like English, so writing 5 essays this semester is not cool.
Ladies and gentlemen, he is so hot you'll wanna jump his bones during his charming English lectures!
Didnt learn crap the whole semester but man can that guy get down and erase a chalkboard...nice.
He is the best English teacher !!!!
I took the English 1C online and it wasnt that bad..there is a lot of work, he doesn't grade too hard. I'd recommend McFaul..but too bad he's going to India or something for like 8 months..which sux for me..since i cant sell back my book now :( ..o and he's HOT!!
McFaul is a great professor. He's willing to help his students as much as possible. If you do your work you'll get an A. I took his online course & I got an A. If I can get an A in an online course that means the Professor is really easy or just good. In this case, McFaul was just a really good teacher. He always helped me when I asked. & he's Hot!
He's a good teacher and also a good looking:D He was willing to help any student who get troubled with the paper. He explained the format veryyy clearly and gave you the example of the essay. it was a fun class. Too bad he's not teaching in this summer.
Cool teacher. He makes things easy for ya, and he is very helpful. His quizzes are fairly easy, and he grades your essays pretty cool too. Ladies, Jason is also a hot guy!!!
he is very cool. if you want to learn how to write an esay, he will help you. he has some special formula that you can use for writing any esay.take him!! but don't lazy! extra credit can bring you from C to A, isn't that great?
Makes you think a lot.... in a good way. You will actually learn in this his class and feel like you have really accomplished something once you finish! I got an A both times I had him. (Eng 68 and 1A) Take him when he comes back after his trip out of country. That's also a plus, he is well educated and travels a lot and will share his stories!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS with this teacher. He is arrogant and thinks he's the gift from above to everything. I also know that many of the faculty members despise his arrogant ways.
k so mcfaul is awsome. real funny. keeps u interested. assignments are super easy. no way possible to fail this class. O AND LADIES... he is good lookin. a total hottie for a teach.
GREAT TEACHER!! i really enjoyed his class...so helpful and taught me a lot...he knows his stuff and has gone through a lot of schooling to prove...he has written a couple of textbooks as well...oh and very HOT!
The best. Period.
Awesome teacher! always enjoyable class, and he is stern which makes for an uninterupted class. Awesome
Best teacher ever, made english fun. I recommend him to any one.
Fantastic teacher! Very intelligent (almost intimidating) and very concise. Use his essay format EXACTLY the way he shows you and you'll get an A easy. He does begin to get picky with grammar but its not enough of a factor to not take such an easy teacher.
best of the best, take him if you really want to improve your writting styles. very open mind and helful. keep coming to his office, he'll help. once again, he's great but not easy if you don't try. you can earn lots of extra credits from his class by studying vocabulary.
well, I am in his class now, even though it is only the beginning of the semester.... I take his online class, but we meet several times during the semester....all I want to say is he's hot!..... I think I felt in love with him...oh my god, he 's charming....
This teacher needs to be more considerate and explain in better detail when students have questions
This teacher is a waste of time. He doesn't help you in an appropiate way and thinks that he knows it all. Don't waste your money and time with this useless teacher.
Hands down my favorite college professor. His delivery and presence in the classroom was top notch. He made me WANT to come to class as I never found our weekly three hours boring or repetitive. I was not only more excited about English as a collegiate class, but also more excited about my personal writing after eighteen weeks. TAKE MR. MCFAUL
Professor McFaul is an extraordinary teacher. His skill in the classroom is unique and has a way to get the whole class to take interest. He is a bit of a hardass, but its for our benefit. I have taken him before and have learned many things from him. He is very helpful as long as your not to lazy to approach him. I would highly recommend him.
Prof Mc Faul is willing to help when you need it. Though his assignents are a little difficult, he is willing to clarify if needed. I took him online, so I don't know his demeanor in a regular class. However, I did get an A. If you are able to handle an online class, I would take him.
My mother tongue is not Eng, and his final exam essay is to identify 3 slangs(Eng)!He said I hv problem on dictions and gave me 2 essays a D!I went to tutoring centre and met 2 tutors,both said those are not D essays.The last 2 essays both 159, I bet he didnt grade seriously.I was stressed to cry at work for the Ds and when preparing final, HATE EN
If you want to succeed in real life than take him before I took himI wasn’t really interested in most aspects of my life he not only enhanced my ability to write but he opened my eyes towards the opportunities in real life he identified my talents he motivated me in lot of things.if u want something great out of life.I would strongly recommend him
Professor McFaul is a great teacher. He explains everything in detail and never leaves you hanging. Is always willing to go over anything you need during his office hours. Makes the class fun and gives you the prompt for every essay in the begining of the semester. Offers extra credit opportunities. Got an A in his class!
VERY TOUGH AT GRADING, EVEN THOUGH YOU THINK YOU DID WELL, YOU MIGHT END UP WITH A C
NOT HELPFUL.
VERY ENTHUSIASTIC he lovest to teach Just follow his instructions & u will do well He is very nice and wont say ur wrong even tho u are saying somehing stupid Very helpful & taught me a lot about eng. Eng 1a was really easy but 1c was harder. 1C has i just a bunch of hoops to jump thru Fair grader Isnt bias toward teachers pets Nice Genuinely caring
Great guy, I took 4 classes with him. He is not an easy class if you want to pass english easy, but you definetly learn a lot not just english but many other things. He does not tolerate cheating at all, and you really don't need to with this class!
Holy Cow! I took McFaul for online IC and it was ok I got a B I guess no one splattered tomato sauce on my final! I'd recommend him for IA that way you can buy his phenomenal book What A Trip which is filled with poignant stories and will help you write better.
The quizes are very easy, I studied 45 minutes before classes and got over 100% for extra credit on every one (vocab quizes). His essays can be hard, I would say its not that easy of a class; however, he is a nice teacher and keeps you interested, which I think is important.
This professor is anything but a waste of time. He is honestly the most motivating teacher I have ever had. Class is never dull and he seems genuinely interested in helping his students, as long at the student wants to learn. Use his office hours to your advantage. I learned a lot from him so I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn.
Great teacher!!!! Recommend to everyone. Explains everything that he expects and will help you if you go to his office hours.
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McFaul teaches English 67/68 through a strict formula to ensure that people understand the basics of advancing arguments and making them concrete. A lot of people complain about his approach, but I think this is one of his strong points. Patience people! He's funny, entertaining and keeps people motivated. Professional! Can't wait for his 1A class!
he should of be called mc foul. this duude is a pretentious, bombastic, high-flown, pompous, grandiloquent, turgid, high-falutin doo doo head. yuo be whack to take him. i learn better english from my china momma.
i took jason's online hybrid course and it was manageable. the essays are all argumentative, and examples are always given for a head start. he was very helpful during his office hours and good with emailing. i definitely recommend him and ladies hes pretty HOT. haha
McFaul makes sure you learn the material, but he is very helpful. Many say that only girls pass his class, but I am male, and took his online 6 week 1C class and got an A, so it is possible. I also was taking 20 units at Chaffey at the same time, so I dont see why anyone who actually puts forth the effort wouldnt get an A.
Well, his class started out super easy, then it got kinda hard. He has vocab quiz every week (only 3 words and its 36 possible points out of 24, means if you ace it..it's 12 extra credit every week) he shows you EXACTLY what the test if gonna look like. He is very knowledgeable and has a funny example for everything he says.
difficult class, i got a D with McFaul and an A with Mullane.
If you are a slacker this class is going to be hard. However, there are a lot of extra credit points available. The people who say only hot girls pass his class are just mad because they thought they could slack off and get a good grade. This class does not work that way. Do your work and you will pass.
I must one of the most interesting, fun and relevant classes I've ever taken. Prof. McFaul is one of those professors who actually believes if you fail, he's failed too! There aren't too many professors like that anymore who actually care. His assignments are reasonable and he is always willing to work with you. Highly, Highly recommend!!!
No regrets in taking Prof. McFaul for English. Best teacher I've had so far. He's very funny, always gives a lot of insight, and relates very well to his students. At first I thought his essay were impossible but you'll learn. And plus, he gives a lot of extra credit points.
Awesome online 1C class. You only meet about 5 times for some quizes. Gives many examples for papers that need to be written. Follow the examples and you will get an A. Highly recomended for people like myself who hate english classes.
Well, since everyone mentions he's HOT, I have to say he is EXTREMELY HOT! and HELPFUL! and FUNNY! BEST PROFESSOR EVER! OK, don't hesitate, ladies, TAKE HIM! LOL
Prof. Mcfaul is a great teacher imho. His class is a little bit on the hard side but if you put some effort into it , it is np. I learned so much.
i took his Eng 1C class at Spring 07, he is a friendly and interesting guy (he is really hot also). He makes this class easier because he is always there to help u! just show him your essays before u turn them in then u will get an "A" on them and make sure study the vocab quizzes so u will get many extra credit; also, he doesn't take attendence at
McFaul is not very helpful at all,if anything he comes across as pretentious and insulting.He doesn't really give you a clear answer for your question when you ask him for help. You might as well figure it out on your own or follow the examples in your textbook which he is the author.I totally lost interest in his class.There's no pleasing him.
This guy thinks he's god's gift to the masses. He is not very helpful at all if you ask him a question, instead he will calmly embarass and humiliate you in front of other students for trying to get clarification on his essay prompts. He undermines your intelligence 'cuz he thinks he's above everyone else with his convoluted ego. What a jerk!!
This professor is very critical. He's grading system is very hard especially on essays. To him, it's his way or no way. He doesn't even give consideration to your hardwork and plainly gives you low grades even if your essay is nicely/appropriately crafted. He is conceited,insulting, and condescending. His class is a big waste of my valuable time.
I don't care if he's pompous or not, that does not affect me one bit, but what I care is about fairness in grading and lack of bias. In that regard this professor is lacking big time.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! He cares about his students.. I actually wanted to go to this class. He gives lots of extra credit, essays & quizzes are easy. HIGHLY Recommend this PRofessor!!!
McFaul is a GREAT Professor. He is very helpful and he actually teaches you stuff. He is also very entertaining and he doesn't make class boring. If you want to be successful and learn how to write great papers I suggest you take him. He teaches you the right way. I highly reccommned him.
Took the online class and boy did I blush everytime I saw him. He's a hottie. The class, however, was difficult. He doesn't belittle people, but he talks like he might. Kinda creepy, but funny too. Very, very helpful when you need it!
VERY HELPFUL I HAD HIM FOR TWO DIFFRENT SEMESTERS. HIS WAY OF TECHING IS VERY CLEAR AND I HAVE DONE VERY WELL IN OTHER CLASSES DUE TO THE FORMAT THAT HE TEACHES.
McFaul is a great teacher. His lessons are clear, educational, and entertaining. He does well in relating the lesson, and/or stories to life. I learned a lot from his class and as long as you put effort, ask him questions when needed, there's no reason why you shouldn't pass. He is very helpful and really does seem to care about his students. Hot.
Online class was also great. Very helpful, clear, educational. Offers a good amount of extra credit. For those who says only hot girls pass his class, not true. He provides equal chances for all his students. If he offered anymore classes, I would most definitely take them! His classes fill up fast for a reason, so go take his class!
great professor. however, not a laid back class at all. there are constant essays and always work to do, but the class is fun and exciting. the examples and stories he tells relate to the class and what we do. there are essays and homework just like any other class is supposed to have. just expect to work!
Very smart and attractive teacher. Looks like Wentworth Miller. 1 paper and 5 essays. Even the in-class writning, he would tell u wht u are exactly expected to write before. Quizes are just Vocab, and these are all listed on the back pages of textbook. Most essays are based on reading, and u have to work hard. It's not an easy A.
Mr. McFaul is extremely helpful and clear. He's grading is hard--but not impossible. You'll have 1 issue/problem paper + 2 take home essays + 2 in class essays + 1 in class final. And he offers tons of extra credit for those who are average writers but still need an A. Highly recommended, unless you're a stupid slacker.
McFaul inspired me to become a Lit. major & now I miss him!!! None of my recent university professors can hold a torch to McFaul! Don't take this extraordinary professor for granted. Get over the vile comments that emo students have blogged. They thought that just because he's pretty that he'd be dumb & easy too! Just try & pull a fast one on him!
I took the 6 week Winter Intersession on-line hybrid class and I found this class VERY difficult. I struggled big time. He was helpful when I asked questions but I still did poorly. The essays I thought I did well on, received bad grades (65%!) and the ones I thought I did terrible on, received decent grades. I have no idea why!
Mr. Mc Faul is hotttt!!! But you'll later discover that he can have an attitude problem. But no biggie, your there to learn, not to make friends! He's an excellent professor, he's helpful and gives easy tests!
I struggled with this class, since I don't do very well with online instruction. I did not expect the grade that I got. Almost all of my papers got low grades and I can't seem to catch on his preference in papers. But I got the nerve to be honest about my observations and walked away with an A. If you like online classes, take his. If not, don't.
I struggled with this class, since I don't do very well with online instruction. I did not expect the grade that I got. Almost all of my papers got low grades and I can't seem to catch on his preference. But I got the nerve to be honest about my observations and walked away with an A. If you like online classes, take his. If not, don't.
I struggled with this class, since I don't do very well with online instruction. I did not expect the grade that I got. Almost all of my papers got low grades and I can't seem to catch on his preference. But I got the nerve to be honest about my observations and walked away with an A. If you like online classes, take his. If not, don't.
Lazy people get bad grades in any class. Life isn't easy stop expecting to get good grades just because you show up. Go to his office hours if you want help he is very helpful.
Don't ever worry about falling asleep in his class!! His stories and Enthusiasm keep you Focused all throughout class and really help you relate to the materials you will be learning!
He keeps it clear. He has a desire to improve your education. It is worth attending his class.
He is the hottest professor I have not ever met. Delicioso! Chiquito. I learned may things, and I got A with the extra credits.
extraordinary professor
WoNd3RfuL!!!
He was a very helpful teacher, especially if you have trouble with structuring your essays and paragraphs. Only gives quiz's on his Money Words cd. He clearly explains everything that you need to know. Sometimes he goes off topic but his stories are very interesting. He is not boring at all and is willing to help when you ask questions.
he is an amazing teacher. very helpful. gives a lot of examples to make sure students understand the material. offers a TON of extra credit. never a dull moment in class. he relates well to the students. gave 4 short paragraphs and 2 essays to do. work load can be time consuming, but overall it wasn't bad! i highly recommend (:
Very cool teacher!! I learned so much from his class. Learning was fun
McFaul is the best English teacher I have every had. He makes everything in his class fun and easy with his excellent lectures/instructions. He is the most intelligent professor at Mount Sac.
I took one of Jason's online classes and I did better than I expected, B+. I really recommend taking his online course because it is an easy A. He offers a lot of extra credit through postings and a reading assignment. The tests are easy vocabulary. Really down to earth and interesting guy. Go to his office hours, it WILL help! Highly recommended!
took a online class very hard and he was very hard to communicate with. i bascially barely passed the class my cheated and didnt do some assignments and she passed the class talk bout bad judge ment! DONT TAKE HIM
He's not difficult, just very tough on grading. He grades hard he says because its your last eng. class before the real world. If you work hard youll do good,if you do a half fast job-you wont. Basically, you teach yourself-Follow/mimic the examples he gives in the book and you'll do very well.+ the extra credit can bump u up a letter grade.
he's nice and easy to talk to. explains things clear and helps you if you need it. overall, he is recommended to everyone who wants to improve his writing. :)
I took him for the six week hybrid class and it was A LOT of work. There were tons of assignments to complete. The test are just vocab which isn't to difficult but the assignments do require a lot of time. I would recommend to take him for the 16 wk course. There is more time for him to explain the assigments.
The last few comments are the most accurate of McFaul's current teaching methods. It is by the book and self-explanatory. The text includes examples of essays he wants you to follow and he grades based exactly on those formats. If you're still unclear, he offers his guidance. As for other less charming reviews, notice their grammar.
He is very very helpful, I always pay attecion to him, when I first attend to class I did not know how to write paragraphs or essays and now I feel confident about it... I surely recomend people to take Professor McFaul. Believe me you will not regreat about it...
He makes me sad...just kidding. He actually makes me laugh in every single class we've had. Not only is he hilarious, but he's also the best English professor I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I highly recommend Professor McFaul. But if you're looking for an easy A, then don't take him because he's there to actually teach you how to write.
Made my summer interesting. Great professor with a sense of humor. His analogies are sometimes hard to get because they're usually sport-oriented. Highly recommend taking his class! I give him a chili pepper too! ;]
This guy makes me far from "sad". Absolutely great as an instructor. Very straightforward and clear on the assignment. An extraordinary lecturer who is also hilarious. Totally changed my view for English, critical thinking, and life. He does assign alot of work and grades very fair on essays which is only good for you. I would highly recommend him!
best professor i've ever had.
An excellent professor and lecturer. I wish I failed just so I could take him again. So take him! Don't miss out on the opportunity.
Do not take him.
just an average professor. plays favorite.grades way too hard.do not take him unless you don't have a choice. there are many other good professors on campus. very funny though.
Let's set this straight, is he grading hard or are you lacking college level writing skills? Check your grammar people and stop hating. Imbeciles.
I took Jason for 1A and yes he is a tough grader, but all you have to do is meet with him prior to turning your paper in and he will tell you what to fix and how to do it. He also offer's ample opportunities for exra credit!
WOW professor McFaul is an amazing teacher, he helps you out so much. You will definitely improve your writing skills. He is very willing to help you and is very passionate about what he does. Take him if you can!!
Damn,He is a grade killer.The way he grade is extremely hard.One grammar error marks you down to B.Two to C or D.More than two will kick you down to F.Horrible!!!
His class was the only class that I wanted to even attend. He makes everything clear, he's funny, and he's very smart. My knowledge for writing grew tremendously. You have to stay on task, but as long as you do, you're fine. DO NOT CHEAT or text!
He is great!
Definitely take advantage of the office hours. You will be very happy you did. Loves to work with students and help them achieve their goals.
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Do not take this professor, i dont know why the rating is high for this teacher but he is a really, really hard english teacher. trust me, you are going to regret taking this class. DO NOT TAKE HIM
DO NOT TAKE HIS ONLINE CLASS... Its really hard, you have to do alot of reading and writing. its not worth taking his class, take some other teacher. take ARTERBURN, you guys are gonna love her
dude... he is the best english teacher i have ever had. eng67 was extremely useful. he actually TEACHES you how to write, unlike other professors... after taking his class i did not need to take 68. i am planning to take his summer 1a online class. overall great teacher, you'll look forward to everyclass... no joke.
McFaul's funny, charming, & intelligent, but a bit condescending/arrogant mainly to those displaying incompetence. The HYBRID 1C class is hard since you have to teach yourself everything, but he proofreads your paper & gives MANY examples/exercises that really help, so it's possible to do well. He DEFINITELY strengthens your writing. I recommend.
I enjoyed his class. The prompts for the required essays were challenging and fun, if you are willing to do the work. His grading is fair, and he is very understanding if you can't make it to the few required meetings for the online class; he allows the students to reschedule. One of the best professors at Mt.Sac!
ONLINE CLASS: Professor McFaul is an engaging teacher who presents incisive examples during his lectures. His essay comments are limited in their scope, but may still help the student improve. The in-class essays and take-home essays both require much time and thought.
good instructor. Always in a good mood and he knows his subject really good. Always willing to help you when needed.
He is the best.
Shows Tough love but a fun teacher who loves to see you succeed.
Wonderful teacher. He cares, easy to understand, and clear on his expectations. Interesting to listen to and sticks to the subject on hand. Always makes time and is available to help.
Taking ENG1A online at the moment. Professor McFaul is a great teacher. He understands the shortcomings of the online system, so he does what he can to help students out. You should do fine if you listen to his written comments on returned work and come prepared. The pointers and advice given during office hours help A LOT, so I recommend that.
He's helpful, but if you don't like to read and do the best you can. Especially for the people who have the English as the second language, don't take his class, you will regret.....
TAKE HIS CLASS! he knows how to keep your attention and makes sure you know the material. Doesn't assign a ridiculous amount of work.
This teacher is amazing. He always has your attention, it does not get boring, and hes just a tough love kind of guy.
great professor!! keeps class interesting and awake no matter how early. very enthusiastic, and clearly loves what he does. the class does consist of a lot of critical thinking and you do watch a couple of films. definitely a tough love kind of guy but if you participate you should be fine.
Professor McFaul is BY FAR one of the best teachers i have EVER had. DEFINITELY take him if you like to stay engaged and listen to funny off topic stories every once in a while. He is very clear on what he wants from his students and doesn't grade too hard. He is THE BEST! Take him and you won't regret it :)
Professor is highly self seeking. Often states stories about how smart he is compared to others. I always got A's on papers but I now get a F or C. But, he does teach you properly and you will learn how to write. Don't get offended if you ask a question and he responds with a sarcastic answer and you feel really dumb. Happens all the time.
His online class is very good.
He is a very good professor. He tells you exactly how to structure your essays and gives plenty of examples, so you should not have very many problems in his class. I plan on using his essay format for my essays here on out.
Professor McFaul is very hotttttt! He looks very professional but i think he's a hard grader. If you are looking for an EASY A. this is not the class for you. You really need to focus and do your very best. This class is very interesting, however, if you hate writing...you'll have a hard time.
The dude is always missing class and there is no specific outline or timeline on classwork or hw. This creates lots of confusion. He isn't very helpful or sensitive towards writers who are learning and he often goes off topic. He should really be a business professor.
Wow! I really recommend this teacher. He's hot and extremely helpful, will answer all questions you may have. there is a lot of writing but gives very useful examples with great clarification. very fun and interesting class. wish he was teaching 1A -__-
McFaul is a great professor. He answers your questions and clears up your doubts. He isn´t all that easy, but if you really push through and ask all the questions you need answered- you can get a good grade. It´s up to you to ask for more help and get things understood. He helps a lot(: BTW: He TELLS you whenever he WILL HAVE to miss class
I took for the nline/hybrid 1C class. He can be tough if you dont try. The key to passing is going to his office hours and asking whatever question u have and how to structure the essay. Do that and you'll pass. Just dont slack off
Difficult professor. His office hours are useless (and painfully early), considering he will refer you back to the book and make you "read the instructions" rather than help you. I managed to pass his class with a B, but the effort was intense. Read everything CAREFULLY! I misread an assignment and bombed it.
English is not my subject, but McFaul teaching and book really teaches you how to write. I took him for 67 and now with 1C. I regretted not taking him for 1A. He's very intelligent and values good manners. There's 2 take home essay and three in class essays. Lastly, theres extra credit opportunity as well. Do yourself a favor and take him.
Don't take him if you aren't prepared to work. He assigns complex essays that you really have to think about to do well on. He is helpful.
This guy is tough! I took his hybrid class. Make sure to always prepare for the essays at least two weeks ahead of time, especially the in-class essays. Take advantage of the extra credit! Do not take this class lightly! Hard work and a lot of thinking is mandatory! If you do that then you'll do well in his class. He has vocab quizzes so memorize!!
McFaul cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He could probably be doing other things for a living that would offer more generous compensation, but he believes in what he's doing. I've taken 1A from him (good class), but in this class his focus is on teaching students how to think and how to argue. I've definitely learned a lot.
Professor McFaul is the kind of teacher who makes the class fun and easier. He is extremely helpful with students and reasonable with grades too. His hybrid classes are great for those who are busy and don't want to come every day to school. Highly recommended!
Professor McFaul is a great instructor. He keeps the class awake and lively with his humor (he is a very funny man). You will not get away with an easy A, you have to earn it. He is very clear in what he wants out of your essays and pushes you to be a more successful person. I loved this class so much!
The best English teacher I have ever had! The class is hard but he is extremely helpful. The class is over 2 hours and time always flies. He is funny, and cares about his students. I learned SO MUCH.
I usually don't like taking english class because I had trouble writing essays. After taking him, he showed me how to write properly. He is very funny and makes going to class worth it because everyday you learn something new from him, and especially with life lesson. His work is not easy, but if you go to class and do your work. You should be good
This man is full of himself. He's not helpful at all, especially if you move up higher in English. I'm not surprised most of the decent comments came from English 67 students. This man is arrogant and thinks he knows it all. If you really want to succeed in English and understand do not take his class. My final grade was a B.
The best English teacher I ever had. His lectures are captivating and extremely interesting. I recommend you take his class.
Very upfront with what he excpects from you. almost everytime he makes the lectures very interesting, funny, and above all educational. A really down to earth professor and seems to really care about his job. Professor McFaul has the ability to connect with his class, which almost makes him fill like a friend.
If you're taking English 67, take him, he will always help you no matter what, I did all the work and my final grade was an A.
Took him for both 1a and 1c. As long as you do what he says to do his class is easy. Stick to the prompt, and put in time to prepare for his essays. Highly recommend.
Interesting prof, very intelligent and worldly. Was intimidated by his large vocabulary and composure, but very cool. Hybrid class met maybe 10x in the semester, but do really take your time to prep for essays and cram for vocab quiz (they allot for ec points). Use his office hours get to know him and let him get to know you, easy from there on!(:
Such a great professor. His class is an easy A as long as you participate in writing the in-class essays and doing well on his cute little vocabulary quizzes. High recommend taking him for an A in English.
Professor McFaul is a great teacher. I definitely recommend him if you want to learn how to write. He gives you details and examples on how to write and helps you when he can. He is an intelligent and handsome man and cares for the students grade. He is fun to be around and Gives extra credit* I miss his good sense of humor and he's overall awesome
Took Professor McFaul's hybrid class winter 13. It was pretty intense. However, I really enjoyed his methods, he makes essay writing really easy. He's a no-nonsense kind of man.
Not very clear, makes class boring.
I am currently taking his class and am enjoying it. Gives plenty of examples that are easy to understand. If you're looking for a teacher to sugar coat things for you, this is not the teacher you are looking for. Very blunt yet refreshing. Study the 3 vocab words w/ 5 syn. and ant. each as well as follow the rubric. Simple yet not necessarily easy.
PHEW. His class was hardcore (lol), but insightful. Though my brain wanted to jump out of my head & leap from his 3rd floor classroom at times, this is probably THE most helpful English class I've taken. I feel like I'm a better writer & I'll definitely be using all the USEFUL information he taught in the future. Learned a lot, thanks prof! :)
Huge ego. Little teaching. Imbalanced assignments given the amount of teaching. Find someone else.
His arrogance smothers any enthusiasm for learning. You do most of the work in class. You get one shot at writing a good paper and he gives you a grade. No revisions in between tuning in a final draft, so you basically have to become a better writer on your own. The class was challenging, but his rude and narcissistic antics were torture.
McFaul is the most intelligent professor that I have had in my college career. He is clear and straight to the point in what he wants from you. Just make sure you nail his vocab tests and stick to his prompts and you'll be fine.
At the beginning I thought he was great then I found he was not nice and his papers were very confusing I was getting A+ on tests but papers C and D's. He is arrogant about having tenor. If you write what you believe and it's not what he believes F. He doesn't care about you. He is cold and rude. Anytime someone asked a question he shut them down.
Prof. McFaul is a super cool and handsome professor). He's very straight-forward and tells you from day one what his likes and dislikes are. Don't be intimidated by his large vocabulary and composure because he really is a nice person. He gives you little vocab. quizzes that can be E.C. in the end. Just follow his prompts and you'll be fine.
Take him. He is straight to the point. Just dont procrastinate. Oh wait, u should know that already.
HONESTLY THE MOST HUMBLE PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER HAVE. COURSE WORK IS ORGANIZED AND PRECISE. QUIZZES ARE EASY. TOPICS ARE INTERESTING AND CURRENT IN TODAY'S REALITY. JASON MCFAUL PREPARES EVERYONE IN WRITING! DO NOT LET THIS PROFESSOR SLIP THROUGH YOUR FINGERS IF YOU ARE READY TO LEARN HE IS READY TO TEACH YOU. "REMEMBER YOU'RE BETTER THAN THAT" CB
Took his hybrid class and it was easier than I thought it would be. Every lecture he tells you exactly what he wants and his quizzes are super easy! he is a really funny guy and goes off topic sometimes but its hilarious! I have learned the most with him in my college career :D
He is very clear in what he wants, making intimidating papers seem easy!! The essays were all in class, which helps fend off procrastinating, and the lectures were extremely helpful when it came time to write the essays. He can come across as arrogant sometimes, and the quizzes aren't worth very many points. Failed all of them and still got an A.
Even though his class is a hybrid, he doesn't assign anything due online. Just show up once a week, take good notes, and do well on the essays. Follow his essay format EXACTLY to receive a good grade on essays. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask! He is more than happy to help! He also offers extra credit, so take advantage of it!
He is such a great teacher. He is very straight forward, so if you get butthurt easily don't take this class. You can tell he just wants his students to write, and speak correct proper english. He is also very helpful with the essays, which are very short ones by the way haha. Anyways, i took this class for fall and i very much enjoyed this class!
Jason McFaul is one of the most intelligent professors I've come across. His class was engaging and his essay topics aren't dreadful. The issue I had was the way he wants you essays in a pointexamplecommentary manner. He leaves no room for anything else and grades rather harshly if you stray away from. Show up to class and visit office hrs
He is the best English teacher I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Its all about the essays though, but the beauty is that he tells you exactly what he wants there is no BS. He is precise to the point but he does challenge you to be better. I'm so glad I took him he made me a better writer. If you want to learn, take him.
Professor McFaul was a great professor. It says its a hybrid class but you dont do any work online, its just one meeting a week! The only tests he gives are vocab tests which are easy to get 100% on, and he even offers extra credit on them. Theres 4 or 5 essays you have to do but they are easy if you follow directions! TAKE HIM.
He says it like it is. It's easy but hard-work. Follow directions, ask questions and utilize the writing center!
He's so sweet, very smart, helpful, very clear and very funny. He has us lecturing taking notes and then there will be 1 min where he'll go off topic then go back to lecturing it's so much awesome than lecturing all day and get bored. I always get excited going to his class.
He makes the lectures interesting, but purchasing all of the books does get pricey. I enjoyed his humor and would take again. Definitely makes you work for your grade, but supplies you with clear cut directions to do so.
Jason McFaul is a good teacher but he is a tough. Taking vocab quizzes are easy, card assignments can be challenging and the essays he grades are really tough.
took him for summer 6 week course and got an A. scared of him at first lol but no hes great!! i loved his vocab tests and hes very helpful. take him.
He was cool but at times he could switch from calm and cool to arrogant and rude. He shows his anti beliefs for religion and belittles religions and the bible. Made me feel uncomfortable.
DO NOT INTERRUPT HIM!!!!! One of the things he hates the most is to be interrupted when he is in the middle of an important lesson. One of the things i enjoyed in his class were his stories and how they somewhat related to the lessons. TO BE BRIEF, he makes what is hard to easy.
Great teacher! Very hard and expects greatness. He really pushes you to want to do better. Vocab quizzes and in class essays and take home! Always stay on top of your reading!! He will put you on blast if you aren't prepared or not paying attention. He is a hard but you will feel accomplished after passing his class. you NEED ur text books
He's an awesome professor ! Uses personal stories to teach! Funny guy too!
I had the pleasure of taking Professor McFaul's class for English 1A & 1C. He is a tough grader and expects a lot but also provides clear cut directions as to what he expects. As long as you do the assigned reading and stay on top of your essays there is no reason you should not walk away from this class with an A or B. He's a wonderful professor!
very condescending and grade papers very hard not very helpful answer students' question vaguely find someone else
grades essay with excessively hard doesn't respect students
Love him as a professor. He's fair, and I love listening to him lecture. Such an intelligent individual. He also helps you drastically improve your writing skills.
Pros: his lectures are interesting. Cons: Extremely tough grader especially if you're not a native speaker. English is not my first language, and he makes it really hard for me to even get a C. He majored in literature and has very high expectation on choosing the right word to write. Take him if you like challenging. Otherwise, just don't.
I have mixed feeling about McFaul. Arrogance is a word I would use, but he is intelligent. Maybe I was rubbed wrong by this? Overall he is pretty cool this class will help you become a better writer. He can be rude if you interrupt the class via cell phone or any other means. uhm he grades pretty tough he HATES run on sentences. overall hes do able
Here it is plain and simple: this man is EXTREMELY intelligent and charismatic. He makes you WANT to work hard, as if it is not a chore but rather an internal challenge to make you a better person. If you want to actually LEARN (while having a great lecture) TAKE HIM. BUT, be prepared to try your absolute BEST and great things will come from him!!!
He loves participation and gives good and honest feedback on your work.
He likes to be a smartass about his lectures. I honestly do not want to raise my hand at all to ask him anything. He will DEFINITELY make you feel dumb about having questions.
Do not take 1c with him if you haven't taken 1a with him. He doesn't care to know your name unless you have taken a previous class with him
He's alright. He can be a little pompous and narcissistic. But overall he's fair and offers extra credit.
1 paper, many vocab quizzes, 3 In-Class Essays, and 2 Out-of-Class Essays. So much work. Gives good lectures but what kept my grade up was the extra credit on the vocab quizzes. I liked him but he has too high of expectations for a CC class. I don't think I improved as a writer, just learned to handle stress better cause there was so much work.
Jason McFaul is an excellent professor. I thought of myself as a poor writer, yet his class helped me improve significantly. What supported me the most is the fact that he teaches an organized writing structure, and is very clear about his expectancy in the essays. If you are ready to put in the work he will really help you learn.
Professor McFaul has been one of the most inspiring professors I've had. He's very intelligent, witty, and to the point. His grading criteria is very clear. As long as you follow that and participate in class, you'll be fine.
This class does involve a lot of work. However, you will come out of the class a more confident writer.
Hes amazing and wants you to pass the class! he wont go on with the lecture until you are 100% clear on what you are saying. My writing definitely improved! Hes really funny and I always come out of his class with more knowledge.
Professor Mcfaul is a great professor , he is very clear on what he wants from you and has an inspiring understanding of what he teaches . I looked forward going to class each time class met up ! 10/10 recommend .
I loves prof. McFaul. He is very clear and structured on what he wants on an essay and that helped me a lot since I tend to feel lost when writing essays. My writing has improved a lot since taking his class and I feel more confident about my writing. I did struggle a lot with in-class essays but mostly because I didn't practice prewriting it.
Clearly this teacher is tough. GOOD LUCK
I took him for this Spring and I can say at first he seems very particular on how he wants his papers written but if you pay attention in class and follow his guideline I dont see why you will fail. He was a pleasant professor and caring. Its up to the student to put in the effort. He does offer extra credit on the vocab exams :)
I feel that my writing, communication, & ability to argue as improved. Nothing but positive, passionate and energetic vibrations from McFaul. Be open to his structure for the quicker you adapt, the easier it will be. Ask questions. He will make sure you understand everything, which gives you a fair chance to succeed. What are you waiting for? Do it
Professor McFaul will be someone you either hate or love. His teaching style isn't for everyone since he pushes you to use your head and I respected that about him. I really enjoyed his class because he challenged me to think more effectively! If you like to EARN YOUR GRADES through hard work then take him. He also offers extra credit which helps!
Do yourself a favor and take professor McFaul. I was a little worried when I started but most of the people who are complaining are just lazy. The work he gives you is more than manageable. Gives a lot of extra credit. You will get a decent grade as long as you try and don't be lazy. Overall, it was a fun class.
McFaul is an incredible professor. This class is simple, but it is not easy. He makes his expectations clear and helps his students to meet them. He is very passionate about teaching, and it shows. This class requires a lot of work, sometimes it can seem overwhelming, but it is likely that you'll emerge a better and more confident writer.
He is a pretty hard grader but he always offers help. I took his hybrid class but it probably could of been fully online. Lots of online homework but not super overwhelming. I went from an 83 to a 92 at the end of the semester because of all the extra credit he provides. Really wants his students to succeed and his lectures are never heavy.
Interesting professor. Took hybrid class during summer. The books can be pricy. Interesting lectures and can seem intimidating. Has a pretty straight forward way that he wants his essays written. 2 inclass essays and 2-3 take home essays. Always ends class a little bit early. Offers extra credit on quizzes so utilize those.
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Professor McFaul was funny, respectful, and available. I am a better composer because of this class.
What can you expect in class? Google: Truculent. (for Siri people its pronounced 'truck-you-lent')
Yes, he has a very strict guideline for how assignments are to be done, and no he does not tolerate people messing around in class, but I appreciated all of these things. He is always willing to review your work and gives good feedback on how to improve. I can 100% say I came out of this class a better writer. Bonus is he has great writing prompts.
He gives a lot of homework that doesn't get graded for many weeks. There are very heavy homework assignments for so few points (3 each). I'm good at English. But what really had me groaning were in-class essays. The requirements are ridiculous, long, 2 hours, no outline, 200 points. This class was worse than anatomy/nursing. Jumping through hoops
Prof. McFaul is one my favorite teachers of all time. Hes very interested in teaching and loves to tell stories. He also gives you the format he wants for his essays and if you put in a decent amount of work, you should definitely be fine. There are also plenty of extra credit opportunities in addition to his great class!
Took Professor McFaul for Engl1A & Engl1C and from all my English Professors in the past I have become a stronger writer because of McFaul. His grading structure is simple to follow and he clearly explains his expectations for essays. He offers extra credit that can substantially change a grade by one letter but you must be passing without it :)
McFaul is one of my favorite professors. He talks to students to make them feel comfortable which gets the class to talk. When someone is stuck on how to write for an essay, he helps a little and offers office hour help. Overall, if you attend the class and listen to his lectures, you'll pass.
Prof. McFail likes to get into debates with students (spoiler alter, just agree and stop talking or the conversation will never). Take pics of the notes on the board in case he changes his mind later. Everything is lecture and book focused. Grading is inconsistent and he doesn't always like the writing centers corrections to your work.
Amazing professor! Very engaging and really cares about his students. Very clear about what he expects/wants from the papers.
He really cares about his students, but don't be fooled he will make you earn your grade no matter how much you kiss ass. Extremely fair and super funny!
His coursework is very detailed, he gives plenty of feedback though. Just make sure to ask about anything you are not sure of and turn in all your assignments. He is a brilliant professor.
Professor McFaul is your guy! He makes sure you work hard for your grade which should be expected in college. You came to be better and improve your educational goal so an essay A is not part of his syllabus but once you get a hang of the class... you will be absolutely thankful that you took English 1C with him.
Very tough grader. Lots of assignments. Confusing.
Difficult class. Very confusing. Lots of homework and classwork.
English has never been something I enjoyed until I took Professor McFaul's class, he makes you think and gets your brain going. I honestly loved this class, just pay attention, forget what you learned in high school and adopt what he shows you, it works wonders. He runs a travel club on the side too which is pretty fun!
Being out of school for awhile and this class being my first class I would not have chosen a different professor. It's a hybrid class, so about a third of your grade is from online assignments but majority of your grade is coming from the essays. He inspires you to write and grades you fairly.
BEST professor. Not an easy A but, I learned how to write a good essay with significant evidence and examples. Home/bookwork ties in heavily to essays and class discussions, best to pace yourself and stay on top of readings. Take notes on essays, instructions are translucent and formulaic. Replies quickly through email and very helpful to everyone
Professor McFaul was the most interesting professor that I have ever had. He can make the stereotype of boring English into something more fun and adventurous. You can tell he loves what he does and shows passion when he teaches. . He does offer extra credit, but you must be a good standing student. He gives great feedback and offers help.
I took this Professor in the fall. Ive never been able to articulate my thoughts correctly and he helped me through with that. I would 100% recommend taking him. Im taking him again in the winter. Hes very clear on what he expects from his class, and if you need help hell make sure you get it.
Want it sugar coded? Dont want honesty on your writing? Dont want to drive to campus at all? Then Hes not your guy! I actually learned and became a better writer.
I took this class in the fall of 2019 and I am glad I did. I was never very good at writing, but this professor made me challenge myself and in fact motivated me to be a better writer. It really shows that he cares for his students and the material he has to offer.
Hey Jason, if you are reading this like you always do, I just wanted to let you know that you are one of the worst English teacher's ever. Gain some humility too.
DO NOT TAKE. The only reason why he has so many good ratings is because he spends every living minute looking at this page. I wouldn't be surprised if he uses another laptop and writes these anonymously. He is a very conceded person and an extremely terrible teacher/grader.
I had the honor of having Professor McFaul in the fall. He was extremely insightful and made English enjoyable. He makes writing easier due to the clarity of his instructions. Additionally, I can tell that he truly cared for his students and he created respectful relationships with a lot of us. I would definitely recommend taking his class!
Jason was by far the worst professer I ever had in my life at the time I took his class. Now looking back at it he is not only the worst professor I have ever had , he is honestly a horrible human being. Very smart guy but doesnt know or care to relate to other ppl. He thinks he is better than everyone.
Professor McFaul is definitely one tough grader!! He makes you work for your grade. He really makes you stay awake in his lectures because he is engaging with his students. He is a caring guy but I did struggle with this class.
I decided to take Professor McFaul because of his rating on RMP (which were good). The class was hard, he made things so difficult to understand. I always felt confused and when I would ask for help, he wasn't very good at helping me. He would just repeat what he wrote on my paper. He is a tough grader. Honestly, I would not suggest taking him.
Genuinely made the class a positive academic experience.
If this class was physical it would have the best one. But due to the current events (Covid-19) this class has turned out to be disastrous. When everything became online you would expect zoom lectures like other professors do. However, Professor McFaul refused to "adapt" and instead kept sending long emails continually to cheer us.
I took him Fall 2019 for English 1C. Hes a good English professor and I felt like my writing improved but his personality is horrible. Hes arrogant and a narcissist. He will call on you in front of the whole class if he you do so much as laugh or make a sound. Hes not afraid to embarrass you in front of others. Horrible!!
I took Professor McFaul for English 1C for spring 2020, and this was one of my favorite classes that I have taken by far. We first started as in class lectures, but due to COVID19, we switched to online classes. I got worried about the transition to online class, but Professor McFaul made it so understandable for us. He is the best English teacher.
Not only is McFaul strict, but he's very difficult to be around with and like to use his power to bully students in his classroom. What does annoy me and other students is his egotistical personality. When anyone tries to communicate with him, he will make his students feel stupid as he humiliates he occurs all the time In school.
Professor McFaul is cool. He said konici to the wa on one of his announcements and after that, I felt as if I could chill in this class. His bitmojis on his announcements really sparked the life that all students need in this dire time. Easy Grader, Easy A
Took his class in Spring 2020. His transition to go fully online was smooth. He truly wants to help students who need guidance or willing to put in consistent effort. He responds to email quickly & offers office time via phone. . For his papers and essays, follow EXACTLY the structure of the essay. Recommend: Grammarly to check for errors
Greatest professor Ive ever had so far. His online class was structurally organized from the first day of class to the end. The course work is really manageable and in order to get a good grade, just do what the instructions say and read any other information that he provides for assignments. I will use what Ive learned for the rest of my life.
Professor McFaul sincerely cares about the success of his students. It was the hardest class Ive ever taken but its a good experience! The class doesnt get really hard til week 12 when you do your first essay but its doable, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE these essays take several days to write! My opinion is that you wont find a better 1C prof than him
I took Professor McFaul during Spring 2021. He is awesome ! He is very helpful, & always available for his students. Being an online class, he did a great job in explaining each assignment in detail and provided examples. I had my son mid semester, and he gave me additional time to submit my assignments. He is hilarious, and inspirational.
I absolutely LOVED this class. Professor Mcfaul has created a perfectly structured class that was easy to navigate and when I had questions, he was there. I would 100% take another of his classes and recommend him to anyone. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Very hard class please do not take if english is not your strong suit and if it is you may have a fighting chance. Readings were very hard to understand and his directions werent really that clear. He does respond to your questions which is really nice of him but it still wont really give you much clarity.
Homework from Mon-Thurs. 3 I/P papers and 1 essay. Lots of discussions examine the texts. Lots of texts you'll read and you don't have to completely understand them. Just wants you to type what you interpret the texts to be. There are vocab quizzes, but you're able to use the Money Word pdf. Don't be afraid to ask him for help. Do the extra credit.
He was definitely a tough grader for papers and had specific instructions with how he wanted assignments to be done, but honestly if you do all the work you WILL pass! For discussions, do the reading (dont worry if you dont completely understand) & elongate your responses and youll be good. For an A, do the extra credit! Definitely recommend! :)
Professor McFaul is an amazing Professor! He really wants he students to engage with each other in class through discussions and he gives a lot of extra-credit opportunities. I took this class during winter so it went by in 6 weeks but honestly it was an enjoyable 6 weeks. He will also get back to you quickly and provides great feedback for work :)
By far the best professor I've had. He is a very skilled English professor that truly enjoys teaching. He wants his students to succeed and offers support from day 1. If you want to truly learn and have a great class experience, I would recommend Professor McFaul for any English class. He is more than fair, but you have to put in the work.
If you want to learn and use those skills for future classes I highly recommend Professor McFaul, you will not regret it. He actually cares and goes out his way to help. This class has so many opportunities to pass since he offers extra credit.
Prof. McFaul made the outlines for the paper and essays very clear. There were no misunderstandings about what he wanted to see. He also gives plenty of extra credit assignments. His lectures are engaging and inspirational; getting an A should be no problem if you apply yourself. Utilize the writing center and contact Prof McFaul for any questions.
Best professor I have ever very helpful and caring. Strongly recommended.
Professor McFaul took over the class half way through and he was organized and gave clear instruction. He responds quickly to messages and gives out his phone number. I would recommend you do all homework it all relates to the papers due. Have him review your papers he will give you pointers. I would recommend if you are willing to put the work in.
Although I got an A in this class, by no means is this an easy class. I took this professor during the winter semester but I strongly suggest not taking it in 6 weeks especially if you have a lot of things going on in life. I had to WORK for the grade I got but overall just read the rubrics for compositions and use Grammarly.
Professor McFaul is very kind and willing to help as long as you reach out, but this class was very difficult. The workload gets overwhelming very quickly, and although that is likely for a six week class, in order to achieve an A you must WORK VERY HARD. Achieving an A is not impossible, but you MUST be willing to do the work.
Great professor and extremely friendly. We used a textbook and a flash drive that together was less than $100. He makes the class fun and the work isn't heavy. A couple of essays here and there but they come with a very descriptive template that's easy to follow. If you follow the template, you'll get a good grade. Definitely recommend his class.
I don't understand why he has good reviews he made things more difficult than it already is, I didn't understand anything from him. I WOULD AVOID HIM!!!!!
Professor McFaul is absolutely amazing. Turn in all your homework and do the quizzes and you will do great. This class has the clearest instructions and he is a really nice man.
Now this a professor you should consider taking. He is absolutely someone you should consider taking for your classes. He gives good feedback, his teacher assist is beyond sweet, and assists you in ways that matter. He also has a great sense of humor as well. So overall, I would recommend taking his class. Also, it's a safe zone for LGBTQ+ people.
If you are ready to learn a lot, take him and finish all of the extra credits, then you will get A. If your writing is great, he is a good choice and will benefit you a lot. If English is your second language like me, I suggest you to avoid him bc his essay grading level is strict and he just grades once. I am tired to get A lol. Good luck!
Great professor that teaches you a lot during the semester. I took this class online and thought it was well-organized and easy to navigate. He is a relatively strict grader but is overall very reasonable in his decisions. This is not an easy class by any means, but it is doable. Overall, I thought this was a very helpful class.
He's a great professor that I would recommend taking. Missing assignments is a nonnegotiable as you will need 80% in the Homework category, and 70% in the Essay category to pass. So Make sure to submit assignments on time. If you need the support he makes himself available outside of class. Simply put he's stand up guy and an even better Professor
Professor McFaul is amazing! I'm not sure what else to say other than that. He accepted late work without penalizing, gave amazing feedback and even offered to given detailed feedback if asked! Gave out his personal number in case you ever had questions. I'll hopefully be registering to take 1C with him.
Probably the best online class I'll ever take. As someone who despises writing classes, his was the least painful. Extremely organized and clear. Some downsides are you have to buy a proprietary book (I think he writes them under a pseudonym), as well as a PDF of vocabulary words. Despite the $70, he's the best bet for English here at Mt. SAC.
I love the way Professor McFaul teaches. This was my 2nd class with him & I was not disappointed at all. He has online teaching mastered. Gives clear instructions & guidance to all of his assignments. Responds to questions promptly. Gives clear rubrics. Don't skip any announcements or weekly intros, most questions are answered there. NO COMPLAINTS!
3 I/P papers and 1 Essay. Very touch grader but offers a lot of extra credit to compensate for it. There's a genuine interest in our well-being and academic success and always answers emails quickly.
This professor single-handedly made me develop a hatred for the English language. If you aren't an English major, DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR
GPA KILLER. DONT TAKE UNLESS YOURE SHAKESPEARE OR SOMETHING
Honestly, I loved taking this course online, I took both English 1A and 1C, and for me personally, it was a super easy class and he doesn't grade that hard. This class was pretty organized and clear. If anything, doing the vocab was the most tedious thing.
clear rubric but it's very VERY difficult to score well. EC opps at the end of class to make up for it, but essays are HARD TO PASS
He may understand written English well, he certainly doesn't understand empathy. Extra credit is only given if you're already above a certain grade threshold. Don't rely on that to boost your grade if you're struggling. The instructor's required we purchase their textbook for the course and provided almost no additional instruction or help. Avoid
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