Wonderful teacher! Easy class and tests. He goes over how he wants everything turned in and even goes over your essays with you after he grades them. You can rewrite essays for better grades. Just keep up with the readings.

fun guy, easy to talk to. helped me a lot

He's awesome! Really nice, talkative and has a good sense of humor to keep the class going. Homework is very easy and as long as you read the short stories you'll be set!

He is a really good professor. The homework is easy if you do the readings. And he helps you a lot with the papers. Best English teacher I ever had. Definately take his class.

He is the best, most inspirational teacher I've ever had. Without his constant encouragement, I couldn't have become a teacher myself.

I took Mr. Gregg for two courses in the mid-90's and he was and is one of my all time favorite instructors ever. Challenging class and a fantastic mind for English. If you have the opportunity to take one of his courses, do so, even if you don't need it

he's a good professor. But I wouldn't take anymore classes from him though. It's probably just me, but others my feel the same.

I don't think he's an easy grader. But you will definitely learn a lot in his class. He's always willing to help. I took this class in summer and had a lot of work load. A lot of quizzes and homework compared to other classes.

Professor Gregg is an excellent English teacher, one of the best I've ever had. He is truly devoted to the student and to helping the student with anything. If you have a hard time with absolutely anything he always enthusiastic to help

i took this class over the summer. this class consist 3 tests, 2 essay (he lets u revise one) n then there's lots of hw n quizzes. i asked him for help on my essay a couple times.. n he didn't give good suggestion on how to fix it up to get a better grade

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Essay grading is tough...remember to BS a lot on the homework...the more you write the better. Interesting discussions and material. If you are an English major, it will help you for the future a lot!

He is a very hard grader. If you are not in class (sick, family, etc.)you cannot even turn in the assignment for that day. Homework every class period. Always willing to help, but not my kind of teacher. Watch out he is a hard one!

Gregg is very enthusiastic, very helpful and very very intelligent. Just pay attention, do the reading, and you'll be fine. 3 essays 1 research assignment. I kinda slacked on the assignments but none the less learned a lot. Superb.

Great class...i was the only one of my friends to take 105 because they all thought it was going to be a lot of work...but it turns out i had the easiest class of all...Gregg is a great teacher and really loves what he teaches...highly recommended...hw is easy, 3 essays one paper 5 pg min...so easy

Great, great, great teacher. I had read much of the material covered in class in my other college eng. classes, but he gives you so much insight and really teaches you alot. I learned new things from stories I thought I knew well. A must take him, he will make sure you understand and hes very nice.

The best english teacher!! He is very passionate about his work, and it makes the class very enjoyable. We had a few essays, which you could re-write up to 3 times. Really nice and helpful! I loved his class!!

Prof loves his class and his students, and his enthusiasm is contagious. HIGHLY recommend Shakespeare. His depth of understanding is a strong plus. And you will have fun

Very passionate like the other comments. He really explains things and interprets well. I enjoyed the class and will take another one with him just to hear him talk. I loved going to class and hated to miss each lecture. I highly recommend his course. Hi Mr Gregg's daughter if your reading this.

he's a good teacher, very nice & helpful. sometimes class was alittle boring. but for the most part he was cool.

This guy is an awesome teacher, extremely hard but one of the best teachers at mesa. Essays are difficult, he is very strict in his grading but really helpful. I was begging for just a passing grade and got it. But overall it was one of the best learning experiences. Hard class but good teacher.

Prof Gregg was so helpful with writing papers. I was very scared that this class would be awful but his selections for the reading and his willingness to help made this summer great. I now am confident in my writing and it is all due to him.

LOVED this class, recommend him, just be prepared and show up on time. 1 on 1 conferences to help you get better grade on rewrite of essays. Gives plenty of help tips along the way as well. Just show up and pay attention; he gives all your info for your essay material in class. Willing to help.

Not really into lit. but that didn't matter in the class. Probably the most helpful professor I've had, as there are conferences, and you can come early to have him check papers before they are due. You will have to work, but if you actaully pay attention in class, and do the work you will be toally fine.

Very passionate about what he teaches, but honestly if you have another choice take the other choice. You might learn from Prof. Gregg but your grade will suffer

absolutely awesome guy. Pay attention, attend class, turn in assignments on time and TRY - he'll check work before it's due & give you good advice - only A I've ever received in English - learned A LOT!!!

Any comments about this guy having an ego is completely false. First thing you notice about him is that he is truly passionate about literature and you would do well to listen an learn a few things. His class is honestly very simple, do the work and you'll get an A(if you aren't a moron). Highly recommended for anyone capable of learning literature

AWESOME teacher!! Good selection of plays, sonnets, and we watched Hollywood and BBC's take on many famous plays. He is not egotistical at all - just demanding. The exams were fair. His only big deal is grammar, which we can all improve on. I felt this was as good as the classes I got at UC Berkeley where I got my college degree. Take it!

this class was okay, it's just boring if you're not into it and he expects you to talk. a lot of work for the summer but what can you expect from summer school. hw everyday which is a pain. i don't know if it's worth it for an english class though. not too bad.

Best English Teacher I've ever had-period. Took intensive summer class and, while long at times, class was great! Gregg is very "into it", which I was not, but this helped a lot. He is a detailed grader, but not overly difficult. He is respectable, so even if you don't like material, you like him! Slackers won't be welcome, but everyone else is

Great english teacher. Love his class! Plan on taking him for all of my english classes. John your the best, keep teaching.

GREATEST english teacher ive ever had....

I agree he is the best english teacher ever. He doesn't just teach, he inspires. Always willing to help, encourages you to discuss, won't put you down for your opinion and holds your attention during lecture. Very important that you do the reading he assigns! He truly does LOVE literature with a passion and its obvious. Thanks for a great semester

Very good teacher. Just write the essays that he asks, do the grammer excercises. Final's a pushover. He is an excellent teacher with a positive attitude. Why are you reading this comment? TAKE HIM!!!!

I took this class Summer '06, and for those that said your grade will suffer are wrong! He is really interesting, helpful, and the class is very enjoyable. The work is pretty simple, all you need to do is actually try. Do what he wants, and come to class with an opinion on the readings and you'll be fine. It's not hard just do your work. he's nice!

It's all about asking for help, he'll help anyone to the best of his ability if you just let him know. He's an awesome teacher and easy to learn from just do your homework, and write your papers! I wasn't the greatest in the attendance department, and I do regret that. If I could choose to have him again I would without hesitation.

Professor Gregg is awesome! He's super funny and nice and his class is very cheap to take. You need to go to class because you do work everyday or hand something in but it's not bad and he explains it. I wish I could take him every semester!!

I highly recommend Professor Gregg. He was my favorite English teacher when I was in community college. He helped me so much with my writing and really prepared me for the UC system. If you are majoring in English, take a class with him. It will only help you.

He is very knowledgeable about his english lit stuff and is very into what he teaches. he is a pretty tough grader, very thorough on essays but he is very helpful so just ask for help if you're stuck. I hate hamlet and that stuff but he helped break it down and made it easier to understand. if you want an Easy A dont take this class.

I dreaded taking English but ended up with an A...thanks to Prof. Gregg. Don't let the syllabus intimidate you, it's really not that bad. He is awesome at helping you out...you just have to ask for it. Make use of office hours and speak up in class...he likes that. Greatest English teacher I've ever had. Highly recommended. :)

Just finished his Eng 105 summer class. He is knowledgable, helpful, and genuinely caring about his students. Always willing to give extra help when asked for it. I thoroughly enjoyed the class. Wish he taught 205 as well.

Prof. Gregg makes learning the subject very fun. He is very engaging and loves for his students to participate with their opinions. Caution: You must bring your books and read the material to be successful in this class. Highly recommended!

He is challenging but very passionate about his field. Always ready to help those who showed a desire for help. If you are habitually late, this is not the class for you. Wish he taught the upper level Eng classes.

Gregg is engaging, passionate, and fair. He knows his subject matter thoroughly, but still listens to your opinions and thoughts. Summer session is intense. Three essays, one research paper (on Shakespeare), and daily assignments/quizzes. He is a good teacher; take this class.

Prof. Gregg is the finest English teacher I have ever had. He loves his subject and he listens to everyone's opinion. He never shoots any of his students down and inspires class participation. I'm an English buff but I learned so much from his class! You work for you grade but you def come out of the class feeling accomplished. :) HIGHLY recommend.

I'll attempt not to regurgitate all of the glowing adjectivies used to describe him, even though they are spot on. Gregg is possibly the most intelligent and engaging professor I've ever had the pleasure of being taught by. If you value your education, for the love of God, take Gregg.

I really enjoyed his class. I struggled with his tests but just go slow. i went to him for some help and i did not find it helpful at all. grades on a curve which SAVED me! he drops like the first 3 or 4 highest scores and calculates from that which helps you out!!!!! Take him, he is great

Mr. Gregg was by far the best professor I have ever had in English! He is helpful and friendly! He does not require you to be at every class but it is a good idea due to quizzes and the information he gives out will be useful for the exams. If you do the work (which is not difficult) you will pass with flying colors! I highly recommend hm.i

I get jealous when Gregg talks about his children. Why can't Gregg be my dad?! WHY?!

I took Prof Gregg's English 105 Comp & Lit class after a 10+ year break from school. He really got me interested in being back at college. He's a fair grader, his curriculum is sensible and he is always available to answer questions or give constructive criticism. He even gave extra credit for watching a local MacBeth production. Great teacher!

Gregg is a fantastic teacher. Pretty much everybody is right; all of his assignments make sense (no pointless homework) and he really cares about helping his students learn and succeed. Just watch out for those bibliography assignments!

Absolutely the best teacher ever! Very enthusiastic about teaching & Literature. His class is alot of work but well worth it. Highly recommended but be ready to work!

Great teacher! Very flexible with attendance. Grades on a sliding scale based on class performance on "daily" assignments. Very encouraging, easy to approach, and VERY helpful if you're struggling. Slowly works you up to the research paper. Not easy, but he makes it very rewarding.

GREAT teacher! Very helpful! I highly recommend him!

He is very helpful. I hate English and everything made sense when he taught it. Take him and its a guarantee that you will learn. Not a class for lazy people. Tough grader

His attendance isn't mandatory, BUT he gives out worksheets to fill out on the readings pretty much every day, so I would go! He's a tough grader, gives a lot of busy work, and he's a little too enthusiastic about literature for my taste. But if you want someone who knows his stuff, definitely take him. He's a great guy, just be prepared to work

i learned more in this class than all high school years as well as eng and comp at my university about how to write essays and the MLA. lots of work and reading. i think poetry was hardest for me. but test are VERY do-able. go to class and hear the discussions, they will help on ur essay. GREAT teacher, very nice and NEVER makes you feel stupid

GREAT teacher i am taking his english 43 class atm, i was recommended this class and will be recommending it

Awesome teacher had him for english 43 he knows his stuff. He is really helpful and has a great attitude. Only a couple essays for this class and he gives classwork most class days. Assignments were done on computers sometimes. Great class Great teacher

Professor Gregg is a fantastic teacher and he motivates his students to do well. I only was able to take him once at my time at Mesa but he was absolutely hands down the best teacher I had.

the best prof for sure.. makes the boring topics very exciting and is rediculously knowledgeable about all the material used in class. grading is rough, but doable. Going into the class i considered myself a good writer but afterwords i feel 100 x more confident in my ability. He is the most helpful ever.

BEST PROFESSOR! exciting class. frequent small assignments. but dont bother going to class unprepared

Great Professor! He is really nice, animated and extremely passionate about literature. I loved coming to his class because he was so enthusiastic about the material. He's great about answering questions thoroughly and really helped to understand the harder literature. This was my favorite class. Definitely take him!

Nice and easy going, made learning fun and interesting

Probably the best English teacher I have ever had. Highly recommend!

He is passionate about teaching and literature in general. I loved coming to class because he always made the material exciting and relatable. His assignments aren't hard but you must read. He is such a nice guy! You will love his class!

He's amazing and really helpful, and he will make sure that every one in the class learn the topic.

Professor Gregg is simply a great teacher. You cover classical fiction, poetry and read two Shakespeare plays. There are plenty of assignments, but they all help you better learn the lost rules of writing that texting and social media platforms have watered down. The workload is medium-heavy, but nothing is ever too extreme. Highly Recommend

The best English teacher I ever had, very helpful always checking on work, he gives lots of quizzes and the test if you pay attention in class it will be very easy. English is my second language and Prof. Greg make everything clear for me, I'm sure I would never forget my English 43 class.

He is definitely the best English teacher you imagine. Do the short daily assignments, turn in your essays, and you get an A. His teaching method really helps you write better; and his grading is always in favor of students.

This is my first time in college after 25 yrs. & Prof. Gregg gave me a better outlook on college. He's easy going, helpful & truly cares about his students. I HIGHLY recommend this class!

I DEFINEATELY LOVE THIS TEACHER HE IS A GREAT GREAT TEACHER REALLY HELPFULL HE IS VERY CLEAR ABOUT THE WORK ASSIGNMENTS AND GIVES GOOD FEEDBACK. WISH ALL MY TEACHERS WER LIKE THIS

Great Teacher loves what he does personally interacts with every student

Professor Gregg is a dedicated teacher that helps you to believe in yourself. He really wants you to understand & will take the time to help you. He saw my overlooked potential by the college & helped me with my appeal to advance to Eng. 101. He is extremely nice & truly cares about ALL of his students. Show up & participate, you'll be fine.

I wish he taught higher-level courses because I would love to take his class again. I think he's an amazing professor and I loved his feedback throughout the semester. I've always done well in English, but he taught me grammar tricks that I still remember today. Plus, he's a really funny guy who makes lectures (and Shakespeare) actually interesting

He makes every student participate in class. Mr. Gregg really cares if his students are actually learning the material he is teaching.

I had professor Gregg for English 43 and 105 back in 2012. He was a wonderful teacher. Always there for you when you needed help and he graded fairly. All the negative feedback is false. He teaches very well and is a pleasant professor to be around. I wish I could have taken him for other English classes.

I absolutely would take his class again. All the negative feedback is false. He is a great professor and really cares about his students passing. I could write a whole essay on good things about his class... haha. But he really does involve his students in his lecture and gives great, clear feedback. He also returns work back within the same week.

Fairly easy class, lots of small daily assignments that impact the grade a lot. 3 essays-2 can be revised. 1 research paper. final-in class essay. Focuses a lot on plays and is big on grammar. No textbook but lots of small books that a mandatory(cheaper side) Always offers office hours. As long as you do the assignments you should pass.

Excellent instructor. He assigns homework nearly every class day, usually reading of the material and short answer format. His expectations are very clear: do the homework, show up on time to class, bring the required reading materials. He does not tolerate students without the materials, so bring your books to class or you may be ejected.

Great professor always clear with his instructions. The class is composed of 4 essays a final and many daily assignments. If you work you can get a good grade because he lets you do the essays two times. The only inconvenient is that you cant miss class and cant miss assignments because they count a lot. Do all the work on time.

An amazing English professor! I had him my first semester and am so sad he does not teach 205. Yes, he gives daily assignments but they are fairly easy and work in your favor if you aren't great with essays. He is very kind and always eager to help you if you are struggling. As long as you do the work and put in effort you will pass.

Hes a really nice guy, dont get me wrong. He likes to make conversation with his students, but its a lot. Essays arent graded lightly, he likes everything perfect. It was a pretty easy class to understand, just pretty time consuming with all of the stories and plays we had to read.

I really enjoyed his class. There is something due almost every class, but the assignments are very quick and usually takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Do them, they help you write essays properly or understand the content further. His lectures provide new perspective on the readings, and give you inspiration for essay topics. Bring your text

Prof Gregg was an absolute gem during the COVID-19 pandemic. He seamlessly transitioned us to online, reworked his syllabus, adjusted all the assignments, and continued our scheduled lectures without a hitch. He was consistently available for questions/clarifications and has such a warm, kind demeanor. In-class work was straightforward and fair. A+

He's a really nice and caring guy. He's very welcoming and understanding of his students and is willing to help out with anything you need. There are daily assignments but there are very quick and easy. Gives good feedback on essays and ways to revise them. Goes through books and material clearly. Highly recommend taking his classes.

Hes awesome just take him!

Professor Gregg is a super nice and caring teacher. His lectures become much more interesting with participation from the class. There's a short story response at the end of each class, but they're not difficult assignments. As long as you turn in all the work, it's not a hard class. I would suggest this professor.

really good professor honestly, gave good feedback, had to drop out though because it required a lot of my time, your grade depends on your homework and mostly participation

I have honestly never liked english. I hate writing essays especially since I take very long to do them just to get a bad grade but with Professor Gregg I have gotten really good grades and even better feedback. He gives us the opportunity to improve our essays to get a better grade which is so nice. Overall he is really kind and helpful.

Professor Gregg is a very nice teacher who is very invested in the readings. You need to attend every class as he has a daily assignment due at the end of the lecture. You write 4 essays and revise them. Lots of writings based on the assigned readings but as long as you read them and his feedback he gives, you should be good.