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He is the most intersting professor i met in elco. No exam throughout the course only essays to turn in. He gives you extra time to work on it if u can't turn in on time.
Great, personable teacher! You learn a lot of great tidbits in the class. Only a couple papers due after reading material.
Great guy, very helpful, even after class was over.
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HE IS AN AWESOME TEACHER.. I OWE HIM RESPECT
Great instructor! Knows his material and encourages you to be a better writer. I enjoy his class, he makes the course fun!
he's just easy in scoring the paper..He also gives us the thesis sometimes..i like his class; he's humorous.
Great descriptions/lectures help understand assigned readings. Entertaining and very good sense of humor. Highly recommended!
Take him. Your GPA will love it.
McMahon is the most vividly intelligent man I have ever met. He speaks more eloquently than most people will ever write; he thinks in poetry. Take this class and come away smarter, no matter what your grade may be.
One of the best teachers I have had, gives challenging essay assignments, no BS multiple choice or anything, just writing: the way it should be. Overall nice guy, and makes me happy to have attended his class at el camino.
a friend told me about mcmahon and told me to take him. my friend is a straight up FOB and he got an A in the class. aside from that, mcmahon is as best as it gets. honestly, if you are looking to take an english class at elcamino, take him. hes the best!
THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER EVER. NO BS TESTS. COOL AND LAID BACK TYPE OF GUY. HE USES A WIDE VOCABULARY WHICH HELPS HIS STUDENTS EXPAND THEIR VOCABULARY.
Mr. McMahon is an excellent teacher. His lectures are very intersting. He is very clear about his essay topics.
I would highly recommend Mr. McMahon if you're looking for a good Eng. 1C teacher. He knows his stuff! I had Eng. 1A w/ him also. He's awesome!
I was blessed to be able to have him as a teacher for both courses. I wish i could take him again for 1B. HE inspired me to become an English major. Very cool, inpiring and passionate about his job. If u don't like ENG u will now, if u like it then u will LUV it even more.
The best teacher EVER. Take him.
Don't pass his class up! He will teach you and entertain you with all his effort. Good class for someone who needs improvement. Teacher is seriously funny and you'll get hooked on his canded responses. He deserves an El Camino Award for best in class!
He is the best teacher ever. He is interested in his student's grade. He is very helpful and he is really funny. My entire class loved him. He is like standup comdian. He is single!!
an awesome teacher!
Awesome, awesome teacher!! Take him!!!
Extremely cool and laid back and very funny. He is very helpful and understanding and has an awesome vocabulary, the best Ive ever heard, and you will walk away with a much better vocab. Class usually ends half an hour early.He extends deadlines to give extra time for essays if you need it.
He is the best teacher I've ever had in my whole 6 semesters at El Camino College. I wish we had more teachers like him. He makes learning fun. His reading selections are good, but his lectures are AWESOME! Take Him. And just as a bonus...he is not just Hot....He is sexy...
Really cool guy. Past ratings say it all. Put in the time, follow his recommendations and get an A. If you want to conversate with him, it'll help if you know about new cars. I'd recommend him to anyone.
If you can talk like Shakespeare in a timely oral communication you'll love this class. Mainly the vocabulary rains McMahon's every session. Lots of oral participation and in class presentation and 2-3 heavy novel readings, journals, essays, etc.
Easy and laid back. I only wish I could have had him for all my classes. He makes learning enjoyable. Take his classes, you won't be bored. Not bad to look at either.
JUST THE BEST
The best teacher! Smart guy and really nice...He's really easygoing and fun 2. Not a lot of work, only 4 essays and no tests! Turn everything and ur guarenteed an A in the class.
This guy is one of the best professors I have ever had. He even tells you he hates teachers that itimidate you and that try to look bad-ass. he's laid back and always has time for you. He knows we all have hectic lives and lets you slide if you don't turn in something on time. Just do the reading and you'll be fine. He's not boring. awesome teaher
the only reason i didn't decide to drop out of school was cuz of him.
cool guy
He luminates you with his very unique style, gomes out with smoking mirror's ,but he actually known what he is teaching. Great guy
Extraordinary, motivating, passionate teacher; never late, organized, best sense of humor ever. He made me want to stay in school after a horrible 1st semester. Never missed a class as he was so entertaining. I received my 1st "A" from him. He restored my thirst 4 education. We need more professors like Jeff McMahon!
great teacher!
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Not a good class for ESL students. Uses big words in the funniest ways. So entertaining! Checks email a lot so if you have any questions you can get help pretty quick. Easy grader. Very passionate. Top 3 best teachers at El Co by far. A friend told me to schedule around his class, and I did. Best advice ever!
McMahon is absolutely one of the BEST professors on camups. He's smart, funny and does his best to keep you engaged. I checked with ratemyprof. before registering for his class and I'm so glad I did...i would recommend him to anyone who feels like english is one of thier stronger subjects, not so much for those who dont speak english as their first language...he has an outstanding vocabulary and uses it ALL the time!! Great class!!
McMahon is very interesting and funny. He has a lot of hilarious stories which he tells very passionately. Great vocab, I actually looked forward to his class this semester. The stories you read are interesting and short. He has a really great grading system, aslo. MCMAHON OR BUST!!!
McMahon is a great profesor, One of the best teacherI ever had, Easy to get an A even if you don'tread all the assignments. Write a personal story on your papers and you'll be ok. Simple english is fine, but check for errors.I am A ESL student and I got an A on Eng 1A, and Eng 1C
Brilliant, Funny, Life impacting and overall the most intelligent man and most exciting teacher of my 2 1/2 years at ECC.Just Hilarious and Smart.
The best english professor ever! He's very passionate about everything, including YOU! Gets into every conversation about anything, everything, anybody. He likes to use big words, but its not intimidating at all. He talks as if he's voice over actor, but that's what makes him a unique character. There's pizazz in him. Never boring!!
He is very awesome and intellectual. Keeps you very interested as he is very interesting. Reading selections are not typical. Worth every cent. Teaching style reminds me of Quentin Tarantino movies.
AWESOME, EASY AND WORTH EVERY PENNY! I GOT AN A AND I DIDNT EVEN TRY THAT HARD. THE KEY TO GETTING AN A ON YOUR ESSAYS IS TO ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH TO YOUR ESSAY. HE IS AN INTELLIGENT MAN AND VERY FUNNY. THE CLASS IS VERY INTERESTING.ITS NOT LIKE A TYPICAL BORING ENGLISH CLASS.
GREAT OVER ALL...TAKE HIM U WON'T REGRET IT!!!
very interesting teacher loves his job and listens to everything you have to say. take him and you wont regret it.
This teacher is very helpful. Loves his job. You need an imagination to pass this class
Class was never dull as Mr. McMahon strove to engage all his students.
Mr.McMahon is by far one of the best teachers ive had! The lectures are fun, interesting, and educational! Feel free to express your opinion but stand by your word! I recommend him 100% its an easy A!
Great teacher. He likes when you write your own personal stories, even if you use plain ESL. But if you don't feel like writing wait until you feel like it cause he will sense it.
WOW!, i love this guy! My fav teacher ever!!!! he has truley made me an awesome writter...He is so down to earth and funny. If you where smart you WILL take him!
Great Teacher to have for Eng. 1C !! The only thing I can say is he gives you plenty of time to write the research papers, so dont fall behind and you should have a good time being in his class. Great Lectures !
He is an very nice teacher. His lectures are fun. You will enjoy attending his class. Also recommended for ESL students. You do not have to be a perfect writer. Just be yourself and write from your gut. For sure, you will get an "A"
his class is easy to get an A'. he talks like arrogant but very nice. i think almost everyone in my class get A's.
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Easy teacher. Many opportunities to get a good grade. If you have a choice, TAKE HIS CLASS!!
What an awesome teacher. This guy does not BS you. You do the work, you get a grade it's done! He lets you rewrite if your paper is crappy. Don't be late to hand in your assignment though. I like his parody like Machismo... sexy too. You will pass this class if you want to, if you fail, it's your fault entirely 'cause he's not unfair.
Great In class Discussions...Awesome Teacher eventhough he is a Cool-Aid Drinker!! Use Personal Experiences in essays and make sure that you mean what say!! And you will get an Easy AAA
He is cool but he is very unpredictable with his lectures. He uses a very fancy vocabulary and sometimes weird words. He is my kind of guy. Just write your essays, ask questions, do your research and it will be easy. Most of his papers have to do with current events, so be aware of that. He cares about his students, just do your job.
BEST TEACHER EVER! he's very straightforward. Turn in essays and you'll pass. Always lets us out early and his lectures are very funny.
great teacher. very helpful. hilarious. unprecedented vocabulary. Def. a teacher all should take.
The best professor in the world!
Search "Jeffism" to see him on youtube. Great teacher. His website makes everything crystal clear, and he gives at least ten essay options for each assignment. You'll never be bored in his class because he's so over the top. It's extremely difficult to add his English 1C class. A giant mob of people were waiting to add his class.
Wonderful teacher, easy attitude - low pressure teaching and you learn. Love the class and A+ teacher
Great teacher, loves to talk and very helpful. He like class participation. Classes fill up quick. Would take him again.
Everyone knows that McMahon is awesome. Take his class!
Easiest class ever. Read a handful of short stories, one 250 pg. 9th grade reading level book, watch a couple movies, write 4 papers the whole semester. If you fail this class, you are clearly not trying. McMahon is a riot. Show up for class for a truckload of sarcastic humor and real-life examples to make your paper-writing a breeze.
One cool guy. Took him for 1A and 1C and both were awesome. He has great stories and is very strongly opinionated. You'll learn a lot from this man.
Awesome teacher. seems a lil intimidating at first but very funny and friendly. dint show up first day of class saying he thought Valentine's Day was a holiday. lol. has a very strong opinion and urge you to be that way. And he is very persuasive.
I ENJOYED THIS CLASS SO MUCH! This teacher makes you think logically and opens your eyes to what is REALLY out there. His essays are pretty easy if you take your time on them to get your ideas organized. I got an "A" in this class (winter session) because I was dedicated to it so this means you can get an "A" too HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! very funny too!
He's a super kool and super hot teacher. His grading is easy for all students :) Highly recommend
EASIEST ENGLISH CLASSES AT ELCO! McMahon is also one of the coolest prof's you'll ever meet. He is absolutely hilarious, has the vocabulary of Webster himself, & very influential and intelligent. Just write the 4 essays you need during the semester and turn them in on time, & you got your A! No homework. No boring material. Took him for 2 classes.
Dang he is so buff and looks just like a quater back but he is so intelligent. He is very easy and his vocabulary is inpectable. I learned many words from this guy. He is the best. Do your work and you will get an A'. Hes funny too and hate buffet's. lol
After a brief winter session of English 1A with McMahon, I can easily agree with the majority that he is one of THE sickest teachers I've ever had. Readings are short, papers are easy, lectures are more like class discussions. According to him, I have the highest grade he's ever given out >:) See you in spring for ENG 1C, Prof!
McMahon is easily one of the best English professors on campus. 4 pop quizzes & 4 essays is the class. Lets you out early & class discussions are from his website. TAKE HIM, you would be kidding yourself if you didn't.
I took Professor McMahon for English 1A and currently enrolled in his 1C. This man's ability to teach his students how to write an effective arguementitive thesis and essay is God given and amazing.
Prepare to get the most interesting, intelligent, and surprisingly the funniest professor in the English department. I took his English 1A class and I have to say I loved it! The "surprise" quizzes were a breeze, the essays actually makes you think (which makes you a better writer) and the class isn't boring at all! taking him is a must! (really!)
Loved this class... Funny teacher kept me entertained, & for me that's a first cuz i space out alot in boring classes... not hot! wears the same red shirt & is cocky, but overall a great teacher! do the readings and essay's are a breeze!
took him for ENG1A&1C, extremely easy. He's very funny & interesting but you don't really need 2 attend class becuz all his class info&assignments will be on his website updated evryday. He ends class early. No class on essay due days, just go to his office for essay grading. If you get A on first two essays, next are automatic A's. Easy Easy
Jeff McMahon is really a terrific teacher. He is d bomb 4 real. Take him, you will love English.
OH MCMAHON!! By far the best teacher I've ever had. I think I'm in love. Super funny, easy, and you learn! The work he has you do isn't pointless & if you're not good with grammar or punctuation, he's really helpful & won't just leave you behind. Do the essays & read (most of the stuff is interesting anyway). Highly recommended!! xoxo!
If you want to think outside the box, not read a boring, stuffy novel, but instead read about real life issues, then McMahon is YOUR man. I love this guy. Took him two semesters in a row and got an A in both classes. Just don't be lazy, he doesn't ask much of you anyway.
This man keeps the class focused and entertained and his lectures are engaging,if taking him for 1C then your grade mostly comprises of 4,5 page mini research papers turned in at 4 week intervals and 4 or 5 writing surprise quizzes,but lets you know ahead of time so there not really a surprise, read the book as thats where you'll get essay prompts
Take his class!!!!!He is super cool. His class is not difficult but not easy. You need to read the article every time because he gives us surprise quizzes. But all articles are very nice to read and interesting. You never get bord in his class.Come to the class on time! He is very strict about grammer thou!!! Go to writing center=)
He is so easy that you can absolutely get A. However, his teaching is useless, and there is nothing to learn from him. If you wanna learn a critical thinking, you should not take him. If you wanna get A, you can take. I do not recommend him. so boring.
I would recommend anyone to take this class, he is very easy and funny the books are interesting too
THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WHOLE WORLD. MY FRIEND IS TRYING TO TAKE HIM IN THE WINTER. VERY HELPFUL PROFESSOR, BUT MY PROBLEM IS THAT HIS CLASS IS ALWAYS FULL. I HOPE HE ADDS HER. GREAT AND FUNNY DUDE.
He is a cool guy,i love his class. i have so much fun with his class!!!! very very good teacher and helpful.
He is an amazing teacher, very helpful, very understanding. Any questions you have, he will be more than happy to answer. The class is always fun, and relaxing. He also cares about all his students, never faver anyone more than the other.
This is my second English class that can have fun in lecture. He explains everything in detail with jokes. Therefore, you can pay attention to him around the clock. If you are good at grammar, you will get a very high A. Content is not very important, unless totally unrelated. I write some concepts in phy, chem, bio as analogy, and he marks "Good!"
He is the best English teacher at El Camino. He is always willing to help you. As long as you do your work, you'll pass his class with flying colors.
he is awful. everyone received Cs and Ds. No extra credit what so ever, and he does not let u to redo the essays. books are hard and boring too. DON'T TAKE HIM. I got a c, and I'm in honors program. He gives U 5 essays to write, and he grades them extremely hard.
DON'T TAKE HIM. He's the hardest teacher ever. I took him last semester and no one received an A. He's very hard. He gives 4 major essay 2 short ones and A FINAL. U will ruin your GPA if u take him.
Hardest ever. Put so much effort and barely got a c. boring lectures and boring books. very picky in grading essays. wished hadn't taken him. there is a final too
Don't take him if u want to keep up your GPA. You will regret taking him. He is very hard, and his instructions are very unclear. He gives 2 very hard books to read with 4 major essays and a final
I took professor McMahon in the summer and let me tell you that the previous comments are completely false. He is one of the best English teachers at El Camino. You obviously have to do the work. It is an English class. He is not a hard grader. I passed his class with an A. Always willing to help you. Best teacher ever! You won't regret it.
this is the best class ive taken at elcamino. the man has a very huge vocabulary, very nice dude will work with you and grades very easy. easy A just do your homework and i didnt even read the books just pay attention in class he will explain everything you need to know.
A very kind professor. Have fun in class, do your essay & get A.
McMahon is hilarious! Literature is a little extreme at times, but that's what makes his class interesting; never a dull moment. Difficult to add, and overcrowded with ESL students.
I LOVE YOU McMahon. this time I spelled your name correctly.
best freaking english teacher i have ever had. Take him -pedro benitez
Great Professor, entertaining and very helpful. He wants his students to succeed and understand, always stays after class to answer any questions students may have.
Read all required material he assigns. Complete all assignments on time and it's a well earned A. For a coach, Mr. McMahon's vocabulary is out of this world. Excellent teacher! I highly recommend him for English 1C. Oh, don't come late to his class.
Really ridiculously easy class, very helpful and nice. But not a challenge, so if you're looking for an easy class take him. I didn't learn very much because his required books are boring and irrelevant (the vegetarian myth) Though I still received an A and one B on every quiz and essay for Eng 1A.
He is a very good teacher I have taken English 1c twice. And i dropped it twice with a W i was really nervous of taking it again not knowing if I was going to pass. I have an A. And he is very helpful.Take him.
He is a hard teacher? Hell yeah! You have to study a lot?! Oh yeah! you have to work your heads off for this class. But, that's the whole point! This is one class that I actually learned something. He's not goofing around talking nonsense like others. Each day,You're gonna be different when you're walking out of the class. That's how good he is.
Wrestling coach who also teaches English Class is him reading summary of the book we are reading from his blog Grade based solely on essays and essay quizzes easy to write but the books are very boring Write it how he says to and you will be fine Class always ended early if he was not bogged down with questions No discussion among peers easy class
Good guy that cares for his students and his books are good and tries to keep you involve. Good teacher and I recommend. In addition he knows his vocabulary.
He really cares for his students. He makes sure that you understand the essays and honestly who has teachers that care now a days? I know I don't, except for McMahon! He is the best!
Great Teacher I actually learned something, wish there were more like him.Also, this class is not for the lazys you will be writing a lot. Funny thing by the end of the semester there will be at least 10 students left out of 30 lol and don't even think of plagiarizing he has zero tolerance for it and guaranteed you will get caught.
He is a very tough grader. Tons of in class essays. I am not a ESL student but, ESL students I recommend you take someone else because he is not ESL friendly.
McMahon is a great teacher for those who want to learn. He's serious but makes it fun. If you're NOT well versed in the English language I suggest you take the class just before 1A. Good luck to you all.
Best English teacher ever. He is fun and his lectures are very interesting. I highly recommend taking his classes!
This guy is the man. He will keep you interested and he is very helpful with whatever you need. He is not super easy either, you have to put time and effort to get an A. I used to have trouble writing, but after taking McMahon, essays have become an easy task.
Mr. Mcmahon is the man! I had been debating on taking English 1C because of all the essays i would have to write but i'm glad i decided to take him! All the books are interesting, his lectures are too. His vocab is out of this world! & he is great to look at. Never a dull moment in his class. He is also very understanding and cares about your educa
He's great! He basically goes through the entire books, summarizes each chapter and theme, and tells you what he's looking for in his 4 major essays, as well as his few in-class essays. Lectures are pretty fun and he's hilarious. I'd definitely recommend his class. He's lenient in grading but he does look for strong writing. Readings are wonderful.
McMahon is a great teacher! Learned a lot. He has a great vocab and his blog is very helpful as a resource for putting essays together. He gives you all you need to succeed, you just have to do the work. He is serious about teaching but is super funny. Loved taking his class.
He is the man.
Amazing teacher, hilarious, respected by students, participation matters, and involves the class in the lesson.
He's funny and his lectures are actually interesting to listen to. He's straightforward when it comes to what will be on the essays, so the class knows what to expect. Just pay attention, attend class, and give effort when it's due. He's honestly the best.
Overall good teacher, alot of the topics didnt interest me but the papers are what matters most total of 6 essays not hard at all . Just come to class prepared are read assigned chapters in the book and you should be good there was no exams only in class essays fairly nice teacher
Mcmahon is a good instructor. His lecture is generally more interesting than most of other boring instructors in ecc. He does not grade harshly but the policy itself is tough. It is not his fault. Be prepared with your grammar and try to stay awake during the class. He gives a lot of hints for the papers.
Lectures are v interesting and tends to involve students in his lectures. There are no tests, but there's an in-class and assigned paper due every 3-4 weeks. Very helpful and provides a class blog exclusive to the class/topic for your paper that's updated frequently. He's passionate about the subject and grades w/o bias. is an experience in itself
He is the best English professor one could ever find. He cares about his students and he loves what he does so he puts a lot of effort into it. I highly recommend him!!!
I was terrible at writing essays until I came to his class. He helped me understand how to write a clear thesis. He is there for you, you just need to ask for help if you need it. All his lectures are online to if you miss class. He is such a good professor!!
Make yourself apparent. Knowing the teacher will help gain better feedback and assistance in writing. Readings are usually online so buying the book isn't completely necessary. Prepare to write 4-6 pages once a month. Class lectures are ok but the class time is short. Funny guy :)
If you want to waste your time to hear some "funny" jokes and talk about food, cars and restaurants , go ahead take his class! If you lucky he likes you, you might get a good grade or maybe bake some desert for him!! Don't suggest to take his class!!!
Prof. McMahon is HILARIOUS. His lectures are thought-provoking and inspiring. Do the work and you will pass. There were 5 essays and 2 in class essay exams. If you manage your time well, you will pass this class easily. He gives great feedback and cares about your success. I will be taking him again for Eng1C. Highly recommend!
Great lectures, hilarious, inspirational, grade is based on 5 essays+2 in-class essays, gives great feedback on all essays
Professor McMahon is a hilarious and smart teacher. You'all always leave class with a chuckle and some new knowledge. The coursework is very hard though. You'll have a total of 5 essays along with 2 in class essays. He does offer a lot of tips on his blog though and he writes out the outlines for the essays. Make sure to go to his office hours too!
Professor McMahon was awesome! So much so that I'm taking him again in the Spring for Eng 1C. I wasn't sure where I would stand having not written an essay in literally years, but he streamlined the process for me and his input was priceless. He's funny, listens to his students, and makes an effort to engage the entire class. 10/10 recommend
This professor has all the traits of the typical California liberal english professor. His classes are genuinely easy, if you choose to express liberal thoughts. He doesn't clearly care about the content as long as your paper follows the progressive's agenda with great grammar. Avoid if you have conservative views on America's society.
He does not teach you how to write a paper or help you improve. His class is all about listenining to him wax philosophical. Unless you are already an excellent writer, don't take this prof.
Don't take him. I've never had to drop a class before, but this guy dropped my paper (first paper of the semester) an entire letter grade because of one typo and a disagreement with my thesis statement. Beware.
Really like this professor. Took his class in summer 2016. His lectures are very interesting, never boring but taking it in the summer is hard because you will need to write 5 essays that are 5-6 pages. You basically have an essay due every Monday plus other writing done in class. I got an A but I was reading and writing the whole semester.
McMahon is without a doubt, the easiest 1A teacher out there. Get ready to write, as you will have 5 at home essays, and 2 in class essays. He is such an easy grader. Mostly grades grammar over content. Write all the essays and you will pass the class with out question. Take McMahon if you care about ease of class over quality of teaching.
McMahon!! His lectures are interesting and he's funny. At first, he may be intimidating but he's easygoing.
His grading criteria is so unclear. He took off eight points for one grammatical mistake.
Great professor, lectures are super engaging and very fun. He is hilarious and goes over the prompts for all of his essays in class and discusses multiple aspects of each stance to ensure that the essay is doable. Pretty strict with grammar, but he will definitely make you a better writer. Submit essays on time and you will pass with no problems!
If you are lazy, this class is not for you. He is really helpful and will respond to emails.
He's very clear on what you have to write about and how, he even sometimes outlines your essays. He's really good at capturing your attention and making jokes during class. I've learned a lot in his class unlike other english classes. He pushes you to do your absolute best on your essays and is really good at playing devil's advocate ! awesome prof
McMahon is a great professor, just pay attention and try your best on your essays. 3 grammar mistakes on a paper is a letter grade down so have someone read your essay. Besides that, I really enjoyed his class! TAKE HIM YOU WON'T REGRET IT
The BEST teacher I had this year. All you have to do if write essays and you'll pass. He gives you a couple topics, and you choose which to write about. He is very open minded, and would not mind spending time understanding his students views on certain topics. Often thanks students for showing him different perspectives as well. :)
McMahon is one of my favorite professors!! He genuinely cares for his students and his lectures are SO funny. Hes very in depth with his lectures and definitely helps you become a better writer. We only have to write essays as homework. All from incredibly interesting book choices. He will help you succeed if he notices you falling behind, love him
He wants you to succeed. If any guidelines or expectations are unclear to you, ASK FOR HELP. It is not to your benefit to be shy. He might be intimidating as a first impression, but he is a really good guy. A 350 word short essay was due almost every class period - but he does NOT grade them strictly. He wants to make sure you read the text is why
Great lectures . All topics are current world events, really gets you thinking. Real intellectual discussions during lecture .
Honestly he was really easy and his class was so easy. I took his English 1A class online and it was an easy A because not only does he let you resubmit your paper if you get a flow grade. All we did was write papers and all the papers we wrote about was all interesting topics. On top of all that if you ever had any questions he was super chill.
I took this class right after english 1A thinking it was going to be more difficult but I enjoyed it more than I thought. He gave us 4 essays the whole fall semester and each prompt was interesting. He graded fair and gave direct feedback which helped me a lot. I'm not a fan of essays at all but he made it possible to enjoy.
Recommend if you are new to Eng-1C. Understanding. Chill and laid-back but still should be taken serious. Took in the Spring 2020 before Covid, when we had just transitioned online. Lectures were helpful when writing. Gives you tips to pass. He grades on completion mostly.
Professor McMahon was a great professor! There's homework every week and 4 essays throughout the semester. The essay topics are really interesting. His lectures are really interesting and is usually about current news.
The homework is the first two paragraphs of your essay. We had 5 essays that were graded fairly easy. He allows 5 days after the due date to turn in your essay with no points deducted. Great teacher, super understanding. Very interesting topics as well.
Professor McMahons class was super easy and fun. As long as you do the work, you will most likely get an A. He is also very understanding and will give you extensions if you ask. Homework was just paragraphs to be part of the essay. Interesting and easy topics for the essays. Definitely would take him again.
I thought his essay topics were really interesting and timely. We were online asynchronous but he held open zoom hours twice a week and was happy to go over your paper, give constructive feedback and even let you re-submit your final essay if you needed to make corrections. He really wants you to succeed in his class and in life.
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD IN YEARS!! TAKE HIM!
You will never get bored in the class, fun lectures
professor McMahon was the best teacher I've ever had in my school career. I genuinely enjoyed writing my papers for his class. his papers are based off of articles and videos. he gives great feedback and will let you resubmit for higher points. very responsive to emails and will help. took English 1A/1C. easy A
Professor McMahon is awesome. For English 1A we had 4 essays the whole semester and each essay he worked with us through building blocks to construct them. He is very interesting and makes the class fun and easy. Attendance is not mandatory too. Definitely recommend him for English.
Professor McMahon is a great guy. He has cool stories and makes an effort to be authentic with his students. He has a lot of reading materials on Canvas. The lectures themselves were a combination of personal stories, ChatGPT, and reviewing thesis statements. He likes four essays, and you can resubmit them for maximum points if u submit early.
This was my second time taking Mr. McMahon. This time it was online. He does Zoom I believe twice a week. He gives great feedback on your papers. I thought it would be difficult taking this class online but it wasn't. He lays everything out in the modules and the assignments. Definitely would take him again for another class.
This is the best English professor I have ever had it was such an easy class. He is very helpful and gives great feedback when it comes to your essays. I know some people are scared to engage in zoom but he will help you start on essay if your stuck and give you an outline like actually write the main points to help you start out.
Professor McMahon makes the class engaging with his stories and real-world discussions. The essays are manageable if you use resources like ChatGPT and Unstuckstudy for prep. He wants you to succeed - just stay on top of the work.
A really laid back professor, you watch podcasts, shows, and short films related to your assignments and essays to get a better grip on what you're going into. A really great teacher and had amazing enjoyable lectures. Would take again!
4 major essays the whole semester. Lot's of reading material but are quite interesting.
Great professor that wants his students to succeed. I loved all topics that was chosen, all materials were interesting. Overall a great professor who cares.
- very insightful! - His approach is casual yet professional, making the topics not just easier to understand but will also motivate you to dig deeper beyond the surface; he has a lot of quotable phrases - attending his lectures is definitely a great advantage - very considerate and he motivates you to do great on your essays He's simply awesome!
Mr Mcmahon makes the class very enjoyable and easy to manage. For our class the assignments for the semester was 4 essays with 2 building blocks for each essay that could be used for the final essay. He makes the class very enjoyable. I recommend going in person, he dives very deep into the topic and helps lay out the essay easier.
I took this class as a dual enrollment student, it was online and the class was manageable. The professor responded to my emails in a timely matter and he also grades fairly quickly. The class was manageable since the assignments were building blocks, then for the final essay you would be able to use the building blocks to help format the essay.
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Textbook Required
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