he is much more enjoyable then some of the other teachers, and he is very good at helping you learn to right better. there is a lot of work in this class, but he is a great teacher to do it with.

he is nice, but possibly the most boring individual to ever walk the earth

He makes you do a fair amount of work, but he is helpful. If you make the effort you will learn. We had 4 essays, a research paper, and a comprehensive journal.

Good teacher, though fairly difficult. If you're a good writer, you'll like this class. If not, you'll struggle. Pay attention to his lectures (and the movies), read the book. If you do that, you should do fine on the tests. Has a genuine love for film.

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I do not know what people are complaining about. Comapred to most English 1ah Instructors he is much easier. Most of these people are mad because they disaggre with his grading and it is supposed to be difficult, it is English 1A and it is and honor class.

Very nice person. he was kind and patient even with students who didn't deserve it. He gave extra credit so if something went wrong unexpectedly with the film, it gave some cushion. really nice guy, fun hands on class, would recomend it to those interested in subject adn who are willing to do some work. :)

Dr. Moses was a very good teacher, he was patient and fair, and i dont know what all this about his grading is about because i thought he graded well, just because he grades tough doesnt mean he grades bad. He does talk a lot, in fact most of his class time is him talking. but he is overall a nice, good professor.

Great professor! I've heard a lot of complaints about his grading but I though he graded honestly. He gives great comments and is respectful of others opinions. He's President of Fresno Filmworks too!

I think he enjoyed teaching this class more than the students in the class. Graded fairly, not much work when it comes to journals & exams. Discusses the films we watched. Just understand that u can't go into this class writing about the plot, u have to explore the values a film represents. READ the textbook because he discusses the readings too.

Good Teacher. Reading is recommended and tests are a mix of excerpts and essay. Bring your "A" game or you will get trampled.

A LOT of papers to write but it's beneficial because you get to learn and practice your writing skills. He grades your papers and the overall class very FAIRLY. He's real honest about his opinions on your paper and how he grades. He rarely gives A's on papers but even though you get all B's on your papers you can get an A in the class

This class consists of multiple assignments. There's a lot of textbook reading towards teh beginning of the semester, there's journals, multiple writing assingments, as well as peer-review workshops. It's not an easy course; it's hard. But, if you're willing to stay in the class and do the work, by the end of the course, you'll be grateful you did.

Moses seems to live and breathe film. You cannot get through this class without a devout interest in film. It's important to know he's an English instructor as well, the class involves lots of writing and he has high standards so revise everything.

He cares. What do you want from a teacher? He cares and is qualified. The best example I can put forth of a man whose cup is half full. He could have slaughtered me, but instead he supported me. If you put forth the effort so will John Moses.

Nice and fair

Show him you have some interest in film and it goes a long way. Contributing to discussions is likely to grant you some leeway on your papers; he will remember you. For exams, memorize character names, directors, movements, and "mise-en-scene" . Don't insult the films he shows, criticism is okay, but it must be analysis rather than opinion.

This course is not that hard if you do the work. How hard is it to write a journal on a movie or write a paper? It is easy and the tests are not that hard either. It can be boring because it is film history. I recommend him. If someone fails this course it is because they did not put the work into it not because of his teaching ability

Great teacher, great movies to keep you entertained. He does have you write quite a bit but very easy if you pay attention to the movies. Tests are not too bad but you will have to study a bit from your notes. I don't think I opened the book more than 4 times throughout the class

Dr. Moses is one of the most helpful professors I have had at Fresno City. He's a tough grader but gives you great feedback that will help you in the long run. He goes step by step with you on each assignment and you have to purposely miss assignment dates to fail this class.

The class isn't that hard if you pay attention in class. I took his Engl. 1A class and yes it was challenging at times, especially the last essay, but it's a good class. His grading isn't super tough. He expects you to participate in class discussions and make sure to go to the workshops. and WRITE IN YOUR JOURNALS

Dr. Moses is a wonderful prof who really loves film. His lectures are informative and challenging, bringing an entirely new perspective on life and film. He is a tough but fair grader, and overall I improved as a thinker because of it. Loved his class, and would take it again.

I though John Moses was a great teacher who wants you to succeed. He encourages creativity and gives thoughtful feedback. While this class was demanding, I didn't think it was hard to get an A. There are maybe 5 or 6 long papers to write as well as everyday reading and keeping a journal.

Dr. John Moses is an adept film historian, who's expertise is clear after the first lecture. Many students join his Film History classes in an attempt to get easy elective credits. They soon discover that his class may be one of the more difficult they have taken, because he has no tolerance for a lack of diligent study. Come prepared to learn.

Very good teacher enthusiastic

Solid instructor. His tests are few and the guidelines are clear.

I know a lot of my classmates complained that he wasn't a good teacher but I can tell you he's a great teacher if you are willing to be a good student. Everything he asks for is reasonable and if you take a college class you should expect to do college level work. Definitely would take him again.

Moses is a really good teacher. I took every single class of his besides Film 5 and Film 3. He knows a lot about the subject. He does lecture a lot, but he knows the material really well. Honestly, if you just pay attention and read the book you'll do just fine. He only requires 2 papers throughout the semester. Just put effort into your work.

Dr Moses is very passionate about films and he really wants you to understand the material, but most of the learning is on your own in the textbook he only goes over what you read

I don't know why everyone keeps saying that he is such a bad teacher. I think he is great. He expects a lot from his students, which means he is a tough grader (but this is college).

I will admit Dr. Moses is a tough teacher, but overall he's very qualified and passionate about his job. You get what you put into the class. If you want your grade to be handed to you with ease then good luck. However, if you come prepared and put in a college-level effort, you'll receive a college level experience in his class

It's important to stay on top of assignments and attend class meetings. Yes, it is lecture-heavy, but that's due to the subject matter.