3.3

Jason Witt

English - California State University Fullerton

3.3
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
46%
Would Retake
117
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

46%

Would Retake

117

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

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What Students Say

I picked a bad topic for my paper, and I suffered

301 - 3.0 rating

However, he is a tough grader & expects too much for just a G

ENG101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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95% confidence
Based on 36 grades
Most common grades:
B (17)
A (11)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(17)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 40 reported grades
B: 17
A: 11
B+: 3
C: 3
Common Tags
Tough grader (17)
Participation matters (16)
Get ready to read (13)
Gives good feedback (13)
Graded by few things (7)
Tough Grader (4)
So many papers (4)
SO MANY PAPERS (3)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

ENG99

5.0

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ENG099

5.0

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ENGLI101

5.0

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ENGLISH99

4.7

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ENGL101

3.7

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Difficulty by Course

CPSI311

5.0

ENG100

4.3

ENG301

4.2

ENGL301

4.1

ENGL101

4.1

Reviews (117)
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CPSI311
Mar 18, 2002

He only gave 3 hours of instruction all semester!

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CPSC311
May 8, 2002

Horrible

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CSPC311
May 16, 2002

Big Ego!!!!

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ENG
Feb 26, 2003

doesnt care about anyone but himself

5.0
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ENG99
Jun 3, 2003

As long as you do the work, you're okay. He was pretty helpful, although... he is a bit sarcastic.

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ENG
Jun 11, 2003

This guy knows much less than he thinks he does. Not a teacher.

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ENG101
Aug 18, 2003

I'm starting to think he had a split personality after reading these comments. Take him at night, he even says he is nicer then. He was great, very helpful and encouraging. He will make you work hard, but this is college, you're supposed to.

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ENG101
Sep 1, 2003

I took him at a J/C for 3 classes - one of my best profs ever. he went from easiest prof ever to very challenging in lit above 101 level. overall good guy.

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ENG101
Feb 2, 2004

hes a cool guy i guess. hard grader. you get what u put into the class

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5.0
ENG101
Apr 16, 2004

He's horrid

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Jun 10, 2004

very good teacher. knows a lot about the subject matter and encourages free thought. expects a lot out of the students, and is bit of a hard grader but if you do work hard, he will reward you.

3.0
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ENG101
Aug 27, 2004

I took him at a JC for 2 ENG classes and he wasn't bad at all. Yes he could lose the leather jacket; but the thing I disliked the most is that he would always pick on people, so if you raised your hand once, and said one thing you would ok for like 3 week

3.0
3.0
ENG101
Aug 30, 2004

intersting guy. comes off as a pain in the ass, but he's a cool guy. we wrote a paper on fight club. not too hard. worst thing about him was he's sarcastic most of the time.

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ENG101
Nov 10, 2004

VERY COOL GUY, Very good teacher. not too hard, not too easy, regular college english. if u work ur ass off you'll get what u deserve. i got a C, no complains, i failed every single quiz, my fault. wrote a paper on FIGHT CLUB!

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ENGL101
Nov 27, 2004

He is very outgoing, very moody at times. The Anaheim Angels always gets him going. He knows what he is talking about and always emphasizes the key points in his assignments. Very funny, jokes around half the time. Not too hard, but not too easy either.

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ENG101
Dec 17, 2004

He's an ok teacher. He is sarcastic. The whole FIGHT CLUB thing was just too confusing for me. He does grade essays kind of hard.

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ENG101
Dec 23, 2004

He was AWESOME. Not only a great teacher, but a cool guy. He was really understanding with personal problems and goes out of his way to help...if you ask! Essays are complex, but interesting. Its not the same crap as in other ENG classes, he gives you freedom to think and express...I loved him!!

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ENG99
Jul 25, 2005

I thought he was a good teacher.....he really tries to help his students if you ask him......lol he made me write a stupid paper about why he shouldnt drop/fail me, my fault....got a C in the end so hes not too bad...take his class and do the work, thats all!

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2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2005

EASY... SARCASTIC

5.0
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ENGLISH99
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2005

Really laid back teacher! He doesn't give a lot of hw but its enough! Class attendance required!

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH99
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

4.0
1.0
ENGLISH99
Nov 12, 2005

Um his class is very easy. Attendence is very important. Be read to participate in class discussion. If you want to pass without doing much, take his class.

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ENG099
Jan 30, 2006

Jason Witt... totally professional, pay attention and don't get off task.. he means what he says and has no time to waste...do the journals and responses... don't miss ANY assign essays because he won't pass you. He don't like excuses so don't try that... go to ALL the required writing center mtgs in order to get credit for the class...GOOD LUCK!!

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ENG101
Feb 2, 2006

No Comments

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3.0
ENG101
Jul 27, 2006

he is an awesome guy. he's a very smart man and a great teacher. he grades essays hard but you get to rewrite one at the end if you want to. always come prepared to discuss the outside readings. he gets really mad if ppl didnt read

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ENGLISH
Jul 31, 2006

No Comments

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ENG101
Nov 6, 2006

Great guy and teacher. Had him last semester and learned a ton from his class. Get to know him!!! He is a fun guy to talk to!!!

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ENGL101
Jan 24, 2007

No Comments

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4.0
ENG101
Jan 25, 2007

A really down-to-earth casual guy when teaching, although moody at times. Be sure to read what he assigns and participate in the numerous in-class discussions that will be bound to happen. He really grades essays thoroughly so your really going to have to put quite an effort to do well. If you excel in essay writing, you should do fine.

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ENG101
Jul 30, 2007

teacher is really cool... if u dont like sarcasm or a striaght out professor then dont take him.... i had fun and he made a lot of good points... my grammar sucks so thats y i got a C... but he is very fair! : D

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ENG101
Aug 16, 2007

this guy made a beginners class ten times harder than it should have been. he grades really hard. we did a lot of discussions in class which seemed okay just that it felt more like a philosophy class than an english class. :(

3.0
5.0
ENG101
Nov 15, 2007

I'm going to have agreed with the comment below mine. This guy makes a 101 class look like upper division English major. Its cool that he's down to earth and his sarcasm is funny but his grading is a ****... It's obvious that he is very witty, hence his last name, and that he demands high expectation from students, but damn... its just 101 GE! If

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ENG101
Nov 15, 2007

grades impossible!!

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5.0
ENG101
Nov 26, 2007

He is extremely hard and I find his prewriting activited pointless. He's a funny man and is very sarcastic, but he makes English 101 seem untolerable. I used to get A's on my english paper but now I'm struggling to get C's. He's a nice funny guy; but if I had to take his class over again I would probably choose another teacher. I hope I pass.

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5.0
ENGL101
Dec 19, 2007

Great guy...really funny and chill, but he grades you to the highest standard. Many of my classmates including me got mostly C's on the papers.Good teacher hard grader!!! Beware

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ENG101
Jan 23, 2008

one crazy grader.

5.0
4.0
ENG101
Mar 15, 2008

Man is a stone cold badass. Best teacher I've ever had. He's hard, he grades tough, and he expects alot of his students, but this is what all good teachers should do. I've learned more from his one class than I did from an entire semester of college.

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ENG100
May 14, 2008

This teacher grades too hard. I usually get A's in all my english classes but when I got into his class he gave me a D on my essay. His class was a waste of time because all he wanted to do was chat with everyone instead of actually teaching english. He doesn't lecture too much. He is kind of a jerk but yet he's cool.

5.0
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ENGL101
Jun 25, 2008

Very articulate, smart, intelligent, deep, sarcastic!, frank, and real! He goes over very important topics that our society today doesn't find as impactful. For english majors? Take hiM!!!! great guy , very funny and understanding. At first he plays the intimidator, but toward the end, it wa all bluff and hes really cool.

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ENG101
Jul 29, 2008

DONT TAKE HIM. SARCASTIC, BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY. EXTREMELY HARD GRADER. IF YOU WANT TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU ARE ALREADY A GOOD WRITER THEN MAYBE TAKE HIM.. IF YOUR LOOKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WRITING OR JUST TO GET A GE OUT OFTHE WAY DONT TAKE HIM!!! HARDERST GRADER, A JERK, AND NOT AN ENJOYABLE CLASS BECAUSE OF THE HIGH STANDARDS.

4.0
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ENG101
Oct 12, 2008

He is very sarcastic, but funny! I havent finished his class yet but I'm hoping I do better than okay. He's hot, and I call him Professor Hott when I speak of him to my friends. =]

3.0
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ENG100
Oct 21, 2008

Just like his last name, he is very witty. He is VERY SARCASTIC! He's a very smart man know and he is aware of that which makes him seem very cocky and arrogant. He can be funny at times though. He is a hard grader, I failed the first two papers but luckily I passed the class with a C. You really have to work for your grade in this class.

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ENGL101
Dec 12, 2008

this is a pretty tough class. you cannot bs your way because he will grade hard. one way to do well is to participate as much as you can during discussions and you will shine, REALLY!

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ENG101
Jan 16, 2009

He is funny and sarcastic and like to have a conversation. But this guy is really hard, tough grader. any in class room discussions kinda interoggate if u wanna participate. don't take this teacher, if u want an A or B, do try this teacher.

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ENG101
Jan 24, 2009

I hated this guy. I'll admit he had a sense of humor, but not the fun kind. You can tell he likes the people who participate the best. He grades REALLY hard. I would never take him.

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ENGL101
May 29, 2009

He's a great teacher and a very intelligent person. Definitely wants his students to improve and doesn't settle for half-ass work. Comes off as a jerk at first but is really a great guy as long as his students are performing well. Don't judge after your first class! He's a great guy and really interested in his students learning.

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ENG101
Jun 8, 2009

Great teacher, grades pretty hard but the class is really enjoyable. He's pretty attractive too so no problems there. Easy to understand and he's helpful. I recommend him.

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ENGL101
Jun 18, 2009

Witt was a great professor! He has a very sarcastic sense of humor, but he's hilarious! A lot of people think he's a jerk, but that's just his personality. Attendance is SUPER important, and I would HIGHLY advise going to his office hours. He is soooo helpful and genuinely cares about his students. I highly recommend taking his class

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ENG101
Aug 14, 2010

This class was easy as long as you do the small readings every other night. All he wants is for you to open up and express your thoughts. Gave a lot of time for essays so use it.

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ENG101
Dec 15, 2010

He is the worst! you don't learn anything and he expects too much from a lower division class. i suggest not to take him. hes a jerk!!!

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ENG101
Dec 16, 2010

Witt is probably the tightest professor I had this semester. Definitly a challenging class but it is worth it. He wants his stundents to participate and share their thoughts. For difficult grader.I am not the best writer and managed to do well.Do Not Procrastinate it will bite you in the butt! 3 writing projects, easy prompts. Over all good teache

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ENG101
Jan 5, 2011

His class in itself was not challenging. As far as the work load goes, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. He gives you a large amount of time to complete writing projects so use it wisely. He does expect alot out of students, but he wants the best for each of them. Make sure to read what he assigns, they are interesting. I would recommend his class.

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ENGL101
Jan 30, 2011

He is a good professor. I did not like the class too much. He just wants everyone is class to read, do their writing projects and do well. Class discussions were the best, never expected everyone to share the same opinion. He can come out as a jerk but he is a good professor. I would recommend his class.

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ENG101
Apr 20, 2011

He's not easy. He grades hard, & it seems like he tries to nit-pick things. But he sincerely tries to help. His papers are projects and takes a long time to complete. Other then that, he assigns readings every night and you discuss them in class -- really interesting. A lot of his classes, are just talking about the readings.

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ENG101
Jul 1, 2011

Definitely not the easiest teacher in the world but I managed an A. He genuinely cares about his students and wants to hear their opinions. If you are looking for an english class you can breeze through this isn't it, but if you want an enriching experience you won't regret your decision.

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ENGL101
Jul 6, 2011

He's a really cool/funny teacher but the class is not easy. he grades really hard but if you go to his office hours he pretty much tells you what he wants from you in his paper.

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ENG101
Jan 15, 2012

He grades the essays pretty hard, but the class was fairly easy. Read articles and show up for discussions basically, which can be pretty fun depending on how much each class participates.

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ENGL101
Jan 16, 2012

Class is a huge ego-boost for him; every time a student speaks, he follows up with his thoughts. More than half the class is just listening to him talk about his opinions. Will make you use book.

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ENGL101
May 29, 2012

Hard class. Attendance mandatory. Assigns 3 papers that take a long time to do. If you want to learn how to write, take his class, but if you want an easy A, this isn't the class to take. Funny guy, very sarcastic, but hard grader.

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ENG101
Nov 12, 2012

Really hard teacher!! Never get him!! He does 3 essay projects, journal assignments on textbook, and 2 in-class essay (one is the final). Doesn't really help you, what he says is stuff you already know from high school, like clusters, etc. I really suggest you get another teacher, Witt is mean.

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ENG101
Dec 8, 2012

I expected to learn about writing in this class.. but honestly this class is more of a discussion class. Didn't learn anything about writing, he grades so hard, not really that helpful during office hours. Don't take this class if you want to learn how to write. Class time was spent discussing readings that rarely had to do with essays. Don't take.

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ENG101
Dec 19, 2012

In all Honesty if i knew how he graded I would not have taken him.. I had to retake this class the following semester with a different teacher that actually TEACHES writing skills that are expected for students. He Grades heard and its difficult to get a B in his class.The discussions are interesting but learning writing?..forget about it.

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ENGLI101
Jan 8, 2013

Witt is really cool , he's funny sarcastic and will never tell you that he agrees with you but you can just tell by the look he gives you whether he does or not . He is a really cool teacher , he teaches how to write but remember we're college students so its on us to expand what he teaches ! I would take him again!

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ENG101
Jan 24, 2013

Pretty hard for a 101 class. He doesn't really teach. Grades are based off of essays, take home and in class, and also class discussions based on readings. Make sure to read or be good at writing essays! I can tell that he tries to help and all, but if you care about your grade, take another prof. if you can.

3.0
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ENGLISH101
May 1, 2013

I have mixed feelings about Mr. Witt. He likes to talk a lot but not much about the actual writting of a paper. We would talk about the prompts and the readings in the book but never went over the writting aspect of the essay. Conversations are fun and he is pretty laid back. Harsh grader... Grades are not what I would expect them to be... :/

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ENGL101
Jul 23, 2013

Hardest class I have taken,however I do not regret taking Witt whatsoever. MUST do the readings, they are discussed every class session and are the topics of the three papers. He grades VERY hard. DO attend his office hours for him to review your papers before submitting them, I did so and passed with an A! He's a great man to converse with as well

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ENG101
Oct 21, 2013

Witt is a cool guy but as for being a teacher to mainly freshman... he's not good. If anything I got worse at writing essays in his class. His classes are basically lectures on his biased opinions of the readings and he doesn't clarify how to write a college essay at all. If you want to be let down and learn nothing, take his class.

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ENGL101
Jan 7, 2014

Stay far away!! He doesn't teach you how to write at all and he's one of the only teachers I know who has in class essays for his midterm and final. He expects too much for a freshman writing class, and grades way too harsh. He gives way too much pre-writing crap too; pointless and time consuming. I HIGHLY recommend you don't take his class.

3.0
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ENG101
Jan 18, 2014

Witt is a tough grader but he is easy to talk to and a funny guy. reading the textbook is very important and following his prewriting is tedious but worth it in the end

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ENGLISH301
May 13, 2014

VERY DIFFICULT GRADER. When he returned papers, his comments were vague and didn't really explain how to improve it. He was a interesting person but was too harsh on grading. Wouldn't recommend taking his class if you're schedule is already filled with more important classes

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ENGL301
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 26, 2014

FIVE ESSAYS. That's all he takes for your final grade. The last paper had to be at least 15 pages long.. Attendance and participation are very important, and the class is in a discussion form. I struggled a lot because I was never good at writing from the beginning...

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ENG301
Grade: B+
Sep 5, 2014

One of the best teachers I have had at CSUF. It is not an easy class but definitely one worth taking. 5 essays,all on the same subject. 4 of those essays range from 3-10 pages while the last essay is just a compilation of them all. You must do all the readings but it is worth it because you can then have interesting discussions in class. Recommend!

4.0
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ENG301
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2014

Interesting Guy with a little humor that may not be for all . Class was a fun , open, discussion type setting . Attendance and participation go hand on hand . Tough grader but gives feed back , 5 essay , You can do it !

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ENG301
May 31, 2015

Overall, great professor. On the first day of class he says that he will grade the papers hard. Values participation and attendance. Great guy with a fantastic sense of humor, you will never get bored. Be ready to spend a lot of time on your papers and it will pay off at the end.

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ENG101
Grade: A+
Jun 11, 2015

He is a really cool professor. You really need participate in order to get full points. The final is just an essay that you can prep for the night before. Essays are kind of long but it's an easy class overall.

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301
Grade: C
Jul 29, 2015

Professor Witt is incredibly smart and open-minded, I'll give him that. But taking his class, was one my biggest misktakes throughout my college career. I picked a bad topic for my paper, and I suffered. So pick a good topic, or you'll be saying hello to a C at the end of the semester.

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ENGLIGH101
Nov 3, 2015

I really don't recommend you take this class with him. He has a cool personality but if you don't write what he expects (which is way too high for a 101 class) then you will end up with a C. Homework he leaves is pointless and I honestly didn't learn anything from it. In all honesty I came out a worst writer from that class.

3.0
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ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 30, 2016

Professor Witt has a good personality; he's funny, sarcastic, & passionate about the subjects he lectures about. However, he is a tough grader & expects too much for just a G.E class. There are 5 essays overall (3 out-of-class essays & 2 in-class). The prompts are interesting to write about but he makes us do unnecessary activities for it.

3.0
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ENG101
Grade: C
Jun 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I'm a crappy writer and got a C. Don't buy the whole packet from my little professor you only use like two of the books from the whole package. The books you have to read are interesting but I didn't learn anything from the class or become a better writer at all. As long as you somewhat try and attend class and participate you'll pass with a C.

3.0
5.0
ENG301
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

Professor Witt is a great professor but he's a really tough grader. Sometimes he forgets you take more than one class. There is A LOT of writing in his class. The main 3 essays are long. You should be prepared to write a 19+ page paper for the final paper. He gives points for attendance and the Final is based on the reading.

1.0
5.0
ENG301
Grade: B
Dec 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Writing on the same thesis all semester and being told that the primary reason why your work is being marked down is because your topic is too broad, a topic that was approved word for word by Witt at the beginning of the semester is unacceptable. Witt might not be a bad person, but he expects more effort than he dedicates to his teaching.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
3.0
4.0
ENGL301
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

I think there were about 5 papers in total, ranging from 3-5 pages all the way up to 15-17 pages all building off of one topic you choose in the beginning of the semester. Read two books on top of all the essays. takes FOREVER to reply to emails. Final was unexpected/not discussed. Makes you do group work (power point presentation for each book)

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Witt's straight-forward with what he wants. Class time is used to discuss what you read the night before and in the end you write essays based on the reading. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He is very helpful and provides clearcut help. Class's full of dumb kids who don't read his ratings to avoid his class so don't expect good classmates to help you out.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
ENG101
May 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I felt as if some classes were extremely pointless, but others were important to go to. Participation does matter in the class so be prepared to start talking. There was a midterm and a final, which were both in-class essays. Three papers throughout the semester. Professor Witt was knowledgeable and was respectful towards everyone's opinions.

Respected
Participation matters
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3.0
ENG101
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2018
Would take again

Great professor overall. He is one of the very few professors in the entire campus to take his time to memorize the entire class's names, which makes the class feel more personal. He has a great sense of humor. A total of 5 papers (3 outside class, 2 in class) and a manageable amount of reading. Class mostly insists on discussions.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He never posted the grades on titanium, and it showed up on the audit. Because of this you'll never know how you did in class participation, on your journals, or last couple of essays. Very infuriating since I thought I'd get an A. By the way there's no plus or minus in grades so you're screwed if you got a high percentage letter grade.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
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5.0
ENGL101
May 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Expects way too much for ge class. He assigned us the wrong writing project + never mentioned that he made that mistake. Attendance and participation matters for points. Essay comments, activities, and discussion avoided the main points on what to write about for the papers. Waste of financial aid on this class and was very stressful. No +/- grades

Participation matters
Graded by few things
So many papers
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4.0
ENGL301
Grade: B
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Class is pretty straight forward. 6-7 reflective journal entries, 6-7 homework assignments and 4 papers. You pick a research topic and build it up with each paper until the final one which is 15 pages. His name is pretty accurate. He can be a witty and sarcastic guy, but it's all in good fun. Very approachable and gives good feedback on papers.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
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ENGL101
Jun 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very old school, titanium was useless in this course. Hardly posted anything there. You will never know you grade until it is finalized and posted. He favored students who participated, cursed frequently, and was a harsh grader. DO NOT take him for any English class and avoid him, just like the other review say.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 23, 2020
Would take again

Professor Witt is really nice and honestly pretty funny. The class is easy but he is a very tough grader. I expected an A in his class but ended up with a B. The readings are not hard and they are on interesting topics but you should be prepared before class. That way you can engage during the class discussion since you get graded for it.

Participation matters
Tough grader
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4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Although Witt is a pretty good guy, he treats the class way too harsh for a GE class. He is very harsh on attendance and expects you to show up, only to barely give a lecture. He would often times just let the class loose and do a reading, or hold discussions. On top of this, he grades very hard, and expects a lot from you. Would just avoid.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Classes felt like a waste of time but were mandatory. Nothing of value ever came from a class I attended it was all just useless discussion. All the papers could have been done without attending a single class. The professor is unlikable and comes off as narcissistic.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
May 29, 2020
Would take again

This class was tough but if you ask Jason for help & participate you'll be fine. The readings are usually easy and pretty short. Your journal entries and class discussions are based on them but sometimes you can get away with skimming it. There were about 3-4 papers, he gave a lot of time and was always available for help during office hours.

Lecture heavy
Caring
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG101
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The hardest grader you can get, he literally grade for every single comma, dot, grammar, ect. Even after met with him after 5 office hours and fixed everything like what he told you, you still get a C. The average grade of the whole class was a C+.

4.0
4.0
ENG301
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Being online for this class wasn't so bad. Professor Witt is very caring and explains very thoroughly during lecture. You have 4 papers in total that build off of each other. Professor Witt also grades the papers fair, but you can't slack off on them. We also had a group project that isn't bad as long as your group pulls the weight.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENG101
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Witt ,expected too much for a General Ed class in my opinion. All the four papers that he assigned felt easy to write , but he graded incredibly hard! He is huge on participation points and questions everything you say . I recommend him if you want a challenge, other wise dont take him!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2020
Would take again

One of the easiest classes one will take. Typically every class there is a discussion based off of one of the readings assigned. Throughout the semester there will be discussion posts, peer reviews, and a few journals based off of book questions. Besides that there will be 4 writing assignments. NO FINAL. Overall excellent class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a good professor and really cares about the content, but he can definitely come off as rude at times. Luckily the course is very straight forward and I was rarely ever confused on what was expected.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENGL301
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2021
Would take again

The essays may be difficult, but Jason is a great professor and gives great feedback. Many classes are discussion-based and enjoyable

Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
ENGL101
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

He was an awesome professor and I learned so much from him. Every time we had class it was just a big group discussion on articles that we would read. There was barely any homework besides our readings. Make sure you check his announcements regularly because he uses that a lot. He is a fun professor and wants to relate and connect to his students

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ENG101
Grade: B
May 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Witt assigns 4 papers per semester, which were all graded very harshly and were the only assignments. The class average was about 50% per paper, and when we had discussions he would come off as very rude and it felt like he was just talking to hear himself talk, rather than allowing students to discuss the topic. I would not recommend.

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

great english professor from a freshman in college! he wasnt that hard and was super chill. only downside was the fact that there was a lot of papers but the books he assigned to read are not boring. in fact a lot of what is required to read, hes also very handsome, is very interesting and you will learn a lot! In general i recommend this proff.

Respected
Get ready to read
So many papers
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2022
Would take again

Professor Witt is great if you participate in class and do the readings. He is a bit of a harsh grader; I wouldn't take him unless you think you're a strong writer. The topics/readings are interesting but can sometimes be a bit dense. He provides a lot of specific feedback, which will help you grow if you put in the effort in this class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2023

He's a good teacher if you semi participate and skim through reading. Many students complain but the truth is that they don't work hard for a good grade. He had 6 assignments; 2 journal entries and 4 essays. He's strict on grading but his detailed feedback greatly help on the final drafts. The work is time consuming and somewhat challenging.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENGL301
Grade: A
May 9, 2023
Would take again

His charisma and ability to teach effectively kept me in the class. Everything about workload and grading is true. Was in the 99th percentile for the class and barely had an A- so be prepared to write and revise. He is very understanding and cares deeply for his students. He helped me become a better writer. We need more teachers like him.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

4 essays and 2 sets of journal entries consisting of readings needed for class discussion. Grades well and gives feedback for how to improve. Allows you to fix your essays in order to receive a higher grade.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jun 8, 2023
Would take again

He's very slow to respond to emails (or just doesn't respond). Tough grader but he leaves a lot of feedback and allows revisions on the essays. No +/-, just solid letter grades. Participation matters a ton, so speak up when you can. He's not bad, but his class can be kinda tough.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2023
Would take again

Professor Witt is an instructor who is clearly passionate about his job. We did 3 essays and 2 journals throughout the course, and you are also graded for participation. Upon receiving my third essay back after being graded, he told me that I did not have to take the Final, which is also an essay. Overall, he gives useful feedback for your essays.

3.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Jan 31, 2024

his class is very challenging and participation is 100 points, however 70 points is the lowest grade you can receive for that. He has 4 essays that range from 4.5 pages to 7 pages. He is a really tough grader and there is a lot of readings with a journal entry. He has two sets of journals. Participate as much as you can and it feels very scary.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Feb 2, 2024

There is a whole alot of reading that goes on in this class, souch so that he expects you to read the chapter in the book so that way the next class you can discuss it. The essaies do get harder, but, he does give you an opportunity to go and make corrections them to get a better score. The discussions can get interesting, so be prepared. He's nice

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2024
Would take again

So far my fav professor. He's really chill, caring, and funny. I usually can't focus well during lectures, but his are very engaging, his charisma makes them fun and interesting. He does assign a lot of readings though, but as long as you keep up its nothing difficult. Four essays, but he gives a good amount of time to do them. Gives great feedback

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
ENGL301
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2024

Please do yourself a favor and DO NOT take college writing 2 at IVC with this professor. I have never heard of a teacher giving THREE books to read for a writing class, let alone when you have to write a 22 page research paper. The study guides/paper guides make no sense and you will be more confused than anything. He's a fun professor, but just no

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2024

He gives you 4 Essays for the whole semester which you'd think is good for homework but if you mess up on any one of them that's basically your whole grade, which he grades incredibly harsh on. I don't know anyone in the class over a C. He's fun in discussion and with his lectures when you participate but the grading is super demeaning.

Tough grader
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
301
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024

He's kind of sassy if he doesn't like you so just make sure to participate or he will call you out. 4 essays and 2 journal entrys, the essays get progressively harder and longer he requires a long in prompt but you can scrape by with a C+

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Apr 1, 2025

He's a tough grader and his classes are boring and doesn't really help with your papers.

5.0
4.0
ENG100
Grade: B+
Apr 1, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed the feedback he gives on papers and he's always willing to help you if your struggling with writing and point you in the right direction. While he is a tough grader, if you need insight or help don't be afraid to go see him during office hours because he will help you to achieve a better grade.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ENGL301
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2025

he is such a harsh grader, but will mark you down on things you ALREADY GOT APPROVED BY HIM. he is nice, but also extremely condescending and gives vague feedback. good luck

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
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