he was hard, old fashioned, but i learned a lot.

One of the nicest teachers you'll ever have. He believes that poetry doesnt have a place in college level english, so its just prose. One of the best teachers I've ever had at college, and prob one i'll remember. Gives you good practical training.

He is the best teacher I have ever had. Many think he is too hard, but you always learn. He gives all of the notes to you so that you can pay attention to his lectures. Great teacher and Great guy.

Hardest English teacher ive had. essays are minimum of 5-8 pages... rather than some classes who have just 3-5 minimum. plus hes a picky teacher... super picky... one small thing wrong and there goes your grade... hes very helpful if u email him.

He was very hard. However, I felt I learned a lot from him and he truly cares about his job and his students. He makes you have a conference with him so you know where you are with your grades. If you don't want to wrok then don't take him.

He's DEFINATELY a challenging teacher.His essays can be difficult, but tells you exactly what he wants.Gives handouts like crazy.His exams are painfully detailed.Lots of grammer & definitions.Only stay in his class if you're looking for a challenge. Otherwise, stay clear!

Mr. Murphy knows the system and knows what you need to succeed. He does this through handouts and covering a lot of material, and his grading is fair most of the time. Dedicated to his job and his students, drives from San Diego every other week. Helpful and takes the time to helo you if you need it

Yes, he is hard, and a hard grader, but in Mr. Murphy's class you will definately polish your writing skills. This class is challenging but hardly impossible. Don't consider taking it unless you passed ENG IA with flying colors.

Mr. Murphy is extremely hard, BUT, he is the best teacher I have ever had, I'm not kidding. This guy gives you many handouts so that you don't have to write notes all day, believe me, it helps. He gives this job his all, and it shows. If you work hard, you will succeed.

Hard but that's cause he pushes you to polish your skills. I learned SO much. He provides the foundation the majority of us missed out on in high school. True, he does give lots of handouts, but they are very useful(even after the class if over) For both exams, tells you EXACTLY what to study for.

I'm not going to lie, he's a tough grader and expects alot out of his students. But this is a freakin' english class for godsake, it is going ot be tough. I got by with a B, I worked hard on all essays and averaged a B- before final. The final is basically whether you pass or fail, it's worth 30% of your grade. Good Luck.

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meh, hes ok, very eccentric.

Simply excellent. His teaching method is very methodical and easy to understand. (Important for non-English majors like myself) If you take him, or have taken him, all I have to say is: GADS!!

hes a very hard teacher and very hard grader. but u learn a lot in his class! very helpful outside of class as well if u go to his office hours. if u r lazy dont take his class, but if u r ready to work and learn then he is the best teacher for the job!

Professor Murphy is tough but his high standards make you a better writer. One thing I enjoy about this class is we don't write many literature papers; we wrote papers that were more practical...like proposals and argumentative papers. He helps you develop the writing standards you need in the future, whatever your field of study is in the future

Mr. Murphy is a super tough teacher, and he expects a lot from his students. His standards are very high, and he does not 'play' in his class. From the very first day it's work, work, and more work. But, in the end, it is all worth it.

My favorite teacher so far. Great professor. To others, he is hard and demanding. I thought some assignments were hard and some were fair. Howeverr he is demanding. You have to write A LOT of essays with many pages. Anal about MLA!! Great personality, very funny and sarcastic. Highly recommend.

He is a hard prof, I'm not gonna lie. It's basically impossible to get an A. If you're looking for an easy english class, DON'T TAKE HIM. But I have to say, I did learn a lot in his class.

You know what needs to get done. He extends his hours to help his students. You may be a little relutant to go to class but you will learn. FYI he likes his politics

Has a fair grading policy. Does condescend a lot and talks about how education isn't what it used to be. Basically says we are stupid, but it isn't out fault. Talks of politics a lot. Keeps us in the know, however, on the material. If you do the work, the class isn't that difficult. You can't get away with not reading the book. Don't be lazy.

greatest teacher of all time! you deff have to earn your grade. a lot of work but pays off in the end. you will be grateful you took his class when you start your upper division. Really shows you how to write college level papers. if you fail or says hes horrible its cuz your lazy;

Murphy is not easy...but worth it to take! I actually wish I would have taken him for 1B. He makes you work for your grade, but it pays off in the end! He can be an a$s at times, but he really can be a great guy! Tells you wants going to be on the 2 midterms...really prepares you for the department final!!!

I had him for both English 1A and B. He's definitely a great teacher! He's hard, but he'll make your writing skills improve and prepare you for any writing you might do later on. He's very organized and scheduled, and goes over any material that might be in his tests or the department final. I suggest him if you want to actually learn something.

This class is extremely tough. But I did take him both semesters because I knew he would make me a better writer. He definitely tried to make the class interesting. But you need to show up to all classes or you'll lose points. There are fun group projects. I didn't know how they were english projects,then i realized you i had to write an essay.

It's definitely a difficult class and at times, turbulent. He makes English a regime and in spirit, does try to polish everybody's writing skills. Those that describe him positively are either good at english or enjoying the grade they are at. I don't see how we can be responsible for the level of our skill if he admits a failing school system.

He's a very hard teacher, so all of you who are looking for an easy grade this teacher is not it. For those who need desperate help in english for the WST he is a definite must. If you participate & attend class regularly then if should be easier, but if you miss about more than 3 classes, then you're screwed. He's a dedicated teacher and he's good

Murphy is neat, organized, and to the book. He goes by his syllabus. He gives out a lot of handouts. There are some group projects. The class is easy. But he grades hard. He is intimidating and says negative/harsh things. Murphy is late with technology and uses an overhead projector. He is an ok professor, you just have to put some effort into it.

He is a VERY challenging teacher. He can be intimidating at times, and sometimes makes you feel insecure. Purchasing the textbooks for his class is REQUIRED, and so is showing up for it. Missing a day of class will greatly put you behind. Try going to his office hours as much as possible. He'll tell you what he wants to see in the essay.

a lot of attitude.. and i mean a LOT. make your life easier and find a nicer teacher..

Takes attendance every day and will confront you if you miss any lectures. Grades hard but shows you what you did wrong and tries to help. The man grades fair, but his attitude can be annoying. Be ready for plenty of rants about how your generation is destroying the world. Just grit our teeth and you'll get through it.

Murphys receiving poor comments because he expects real work from students. He explains clearly what he expects but most students in my class hardly tried then complained about their low grades. with murphy you really get the grade you worked for. if your looking to BS a class, keep looking. otherwise, its an enjoyable class for a good student.

Grades really hard, but otherwise pretty alright.

You receive the grade you deserve. Start off strong, and he will like you. He does have favorites. Thankfully I was his favorite, but that's only because I worked really hard and did what was asked. He hold me I was his best student out of four classes, but my final grade was a B.

I don't see what the big deal is.... just do your work like one does when in university. Don't show up late or turn late work in and especially don't flunk out on your groups when going teamprojects. Study vocabulary for final exam.

If you are willing to learn for personal success in the written language and not merely to fulfill a requirement, Professor Murphy is the way to go. His lectures and the material he provides will enrich the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in college and beyond. He's extremely approachable and understanding with students.

If you are interested in learning and improving your writing skills, he is definitely your professor, but this is NOT an easy class. There were 10 essays total, group work and quizzes on each reading. This class was a roller coaster and I got almost every grade possible on the essays. Didn't know if I was going to pass, but luckily I received a B.

Not an easy class, but you will definitely appreciate Murphy after a semester w/ him. I honestly feel like my writing skills improved immensely after both his classes and feel confident in my writing. This class was rigorous and challenging, but worth every all-nighter. Murphy is tough, but fair, and a great professor. Loved both semesters w/ him.

I can't believe all the bad reviews he has gotten!! I LOVED HIS CLASS! Yeah, he does give a lot of assignments, but they weren't useless or just plain busy work. I felt like his assignments were relate-able to English and the real world. HE'S GREAT! You'll definitely learn a lot.

As a A student this class is infuriating. He is clear, offers some help but the grading is ridiculous. I know this class is supposed to be tough but when I work my ass off, come in for help, and manage to get not a single A on an assignment there is a problem. This class felt like high school, it was interesting but dragged me down. Don't take him.

If you want to learn English, take him! I suggest taking the writing workshops & getting a writing tutor (like he suggests) if you need a little extra help. I have become a more confident writer by taking him. He does grade hard but, he wants you to succeed. Ignore his snide comments and let them role of your back. Soak up the knowledge that's presented and you will learn. Lots of group activities, essays, reading assignments. The midterm was 120 questions. I am hoping for a C in the class and I've worked really hard! I am not great with all the grammar rules, but I am a lot better now.

okay, these reviews may scare you, but I am not the most studious person in the world and I passed with a B+. He is a tough grader and he will make you work for your grade. Does that make him a bad teacher? No. He is an amazing teacher! Scary at times tho. Work load is understandable. Grade based on roughly 5 essays, 2 tests, 1 mid term 1 final.