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DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! his motto is "if you don't fail a few times in my class, you're not trying hard enough," and "don't get a job while you take my class because you won't be able to keep up." He also "reccomends" that you don't take other classes while taking his...and this is an INTRO class!
im not sure what the other person was talking about because bro grants class was probably the easiest as well as the coolest english class you can take on campus. It was a very social and laid-back class, but also very different/creative. take this class if you can
Um.. whoever made that other comment must not be very bright. I had Brother Grant's class, and it was very interesting and exciting. The person who gave him the bad writing probably just slacked off, flunked the class, and wanted to blame Bro. Grant for it.
Bro Grant sucks!! he has fav's in the class, and doesnt grade you upon your work but on how much he respects you. He is very Bias
Brotther Grant is Brilliant. His class made me change my major to English. It is hard and you have to work and meet his expectations. But I got and A.
I loved it, even though it was a challenge and at times I thought I was going to die because it was so overwhelming, I have never learned so much in my life. Brother Grant is my favorite teacher ever, I look forward to sometime taking his class again because he pushed me, which forced me to step out of my comfort zone and grow.
Terrible teacher!He is very unclear on what he expects from the class. Even if you do everything required to receive a good grade, that is not what your grade is based upon.I have never heard more complaints from a class about the teacher.. The first couple days make it seem like a good/fun class, but don't be fooled. Bro Grant is an awful teacher!
He is the worst teacher I have taken at BYU-I! He is very unclear on what he wants, and not helpful at all. He is unfair in his grading system. The entire class was mad at him halfway through the semester. Stay away from Bro. Grant!
Awful teacher! He is the worst teacher I have had! Do not take anything from him!
Take this teacher- only if you want to take a class from the worst teacher on campus!
The class might seem fun for the first couple days- but it is the worst class I have ever taken at BYU-I. Do not take anything from him!
full of energy, kind, helpful and insightful
If your lazy and want the easy 'A' than the class is not for you. If you are interested in working hard to learn the greatest lessons life has to offer than take Brother Grants class.
He was a really good teacher.. probably one of my favorites. His class does have a lot of work but he is really good.
Worse teacher I have ever had. Only take if you want to learn nothing.
I don't know what everyone is smoking Brother Grant is the BEST TEACHER AT BYUI! He is fun and really creative. You will learn much more than just English. It's a life lesson you will never forget. He leaves everything open to interpretation for you to figure out. You will learn so much more because of it. You will get out what you put in.
Signed up for his class last year,...he contacted me to assign homework before the semester even started. What a loser. He said thats how they do it at other "high caliber" institutions. Sounds like he didn't get a job with one of them.
Honestly, I think he's more interested in making himself feel superior to his students by making them do pointless activities that he feels are important according to his own weird philosophies than he is in the class doing well or learning anything important.
He will change your thinking!! He's fabulous!
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Grant is probably to hardest teacher i have ever had. only take him if you're ready to be stretched. i find it immensely rewarding but extremely difficult. Grant is one of the most amazing teachers i have ever had. the thing that gets everyone riled up is that he want us to be amazing students. By the end of this semester i think we will be.
Intro to Lit was the best class I have ever taken! It was as Spiritual as my religion class that semester. It took some time, but I enjoyed it so much that I thought it was my easiest class that semester. You will laugh, cry, create friends and gain an appreciation for literature- not technical aspects, but purely for enjoyment. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
Pros: LOTS AND LOTS OF WRITING Cons: Very Time consuming. Impossible to please. Lowered my grade a full letter for not going the last day of class. Random activies (e.g. singing a solo in front of the whole class). Has favorites.
Opens your mind
Everyone should DEFINATELY take a class from Brother Grant. He is amazing. It was the hardest class I've ever taken, but Ive never learned so much in my whole life. I would never trade anything for the knowledge I gained. You wont regret taking his class. Youll never make a better choice in your life. His class will change the rest of your life
Very Insightful
have you ever seen dead poets society? his class is kinda like that. first day of class we ended up in the hart bldg to swim. fun semester.
I abo****ely loved this class. It is one of the best classes I have ever taken. I learned so much, not just about english, but about life! It's not your typical class, but it is so worth taking. I love Bro. Grant, he really cares about his students.
best teacher, hands down. bro grant really cares about his students and wants us to do good. he's hard but this is college, right?
Best lit teacher ever!so much fun!and every assignment is one you want to do. Doesnt believe in grades. At the end you grade your self. This class is all about true intent and being self motivated. Take it only from brother grant! HE IS AMAZING! i learned so much and enjoyed it more!
He is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. his teachings are useless and pointless. I learned more in a Junior Highschool class. I've actually gotten worse at writing since i've been in there!!!!
Basically, Grant expects you to completely change your life. If you don't show him that, which is virtually impossible, you are definitely not getting an A. The highest grade someone got in my class was a B+, and he worked his tail off.
I don't know what everyone is talking about. Bro Grant is very difficult, but he taught me SO much. I was able to apply his teachings to my other classes, and he is the only teacher I have been able to do that with. If you're looking for a teacher that DOESN'T make you think don't take from him. I got an A, it just took a lot of work. He's awesome!
His method of teaching is OFF THE WALL. You read what he tells you to read, and the students literally teach the students. He either leaves, or jsut sits and supervises the discussions.
not fun at all
I took his English 111 class along with several other hard courses, including anatomy and physiology. His class took more time than my anatomy class, he was hard to understand and the homework load is incredible. I have learned so much from him and it is valuable; but this is a 300 level class! LOTS OF WORK! Over $150 spent on class projects.
Worst Teacher I've ever had. Doesn't teach english. He called me one day and said I would be in charge of teaching the class. He says that meeting his expectations is a B and exceeding them is an A but he never explains his expectations. my writing has gotten worse after his class. It's more like a Life 101 class than english 250.
Brother Grant is tough teacher, I'll be honest, but he has helped me learn more than almost any other teacher i have had. I would not trade the tears, laughs, fun and even the work for anything else. Recommened if you want a great experience.
Bro grant is an awsome teacher. you will get a lot form his class if you take it seriously but his assignments require some effort. he doesn't assign busy work. I am a engineering major and I actualy enjoyed and learned a lot from his class. I really like his teaching style. holds a lot of class activites and discussions insted of lectures.
I only had this teacher for the first two class periods, and I tried to tell him that I was confused and he pretty much told me that I didn't have an open mind and that maybe I should drop his class. He is not helpful at all, his expectations in what assignments you have to do are confusing. Unless you like learning nothing, don't take this class!
I really enjoy this class! Some say it's hard and confusing but you just need to have an open mind and heart and you'll be fine. It's taught me a lot about life and yes, english isn't stressed, however we do read poems and a book but the most important thing is that we learn to use the themes from them in our lives. I highly reccomend him!
Brother Grant is one of those teachers that change your life! He was amazing, He is one of the few amazing teachers thats in it for the right reasons!!!! You do have to work for an A but it is totally worth it!
assignments are crazy, you have to put in tons of time and you'll almost never get a good grade. doesnt explain things well and when i asked for help he just said it was on ilearn. if you learn by yourself then go for it. i think i could get more help from an online class.
I'll tell you 9 years after I took the class I still remember it. What others say is true he expects you to give your life to this class if you don't then you'll probably not like it much if you do it will change you and you will never forget it. Thank you Bro. Grant for actually teaching as the Savior would. A can't miss class at this college.
At first, I hated his class. Like many others, I was looking for an easy A. Not so. Yes, he's hard, and he pushes you. You basically work for yourself in this class. He has no structure, which was hard for me, but I managed to pull through. I think he should consider teaching a higher class, Intro should be easier. And yes, he does have favourites.
He is very unclear what is that he wants you to do. the whole time i was taking his class i was confused on what to do. The only good about his class is that you can to change your grade at the end of the semseter with his one on one interveiws. The only thing i leraned from his class was to learn more about my professors before. DONT TAKE HIM!
Brother Grant is one of those teachers that weill change your life. He isnt your standard Ennglish teacher, and to be honest I didn't learn athing about English. However this was the most insightful ad worthwile classes I have ever taken and would recommend him to anyone My favorite class, hands down.
this professor does not like to give an A out, he thinks that if you do the requirements you get a C and thinks he is the shiz but his class really isn't that special
He makes me mad. He is unclear, never tells you what to do. No matter what you do you will fail in his eyes. You pretty much have to kiss his butt for him to like you. I had so many brown nosers in my class who would show up when he would say he wouldn't be there so they could "learn from each other." Don't take him if you dont like to kiss butt.
Brother Grant makes you think. He isn't your typical teacher that gives you an assignment and you have to show up with it. He hints at things and you have to figure it out for yourself. I really like it. every day is an adventure. it's hard but worth it.
if you want to take a class that actually helps you with your real day to day life this class is the best. He is not a typical teacher he gives the class plenty of chances to have everyone get an A for the semester. the class just has to take a bit of a risk and the class also has to agree that they all want to go for it. my class never took.fools
I did not learn anything related to english. The way he tries to teach is very confusing.
He is an excellent teacher he gets people to get outside of there confort zone. or tries to. I love him and would take a class from him. in his class you will easily get a c but most likely a B And it is worth not getting an A for because you will be so much better off in life if you actually try just a little in his class and mean what you wri
Brother Grant is an awesome teacher. He truly cares about his students and he is always willing to help. He will definitely challenge you but what you take from the class is worth it. He's a great teacher. If you put forth the effort and try to exceed his expectations you can get the grade you want. I highly recommend him.
best teacher i've ever had.seriously.this class has changed the way I view my life and the world. Brother grant is such an amazing person and sees so much more then we do. he teaches you how to really open your eyes to the world and helps you discover so much. you will walk away from his class with so much more than you began with. =)
If you're looking for an English class that will give you reading and busy work, don't take Grant. He is going to push you and make you think. His assignments are unlike any assignments you've ever had in any class- and YOU'RE in control of how you do them and what you get out of them. He's amazing- changed the way I view learning and life.
He is amazing. It is an easy A if you are prepared for class each day. He is very inspirational, and is an English teacher that doesn't like to read, so you won't have to read a ton. He is amazing at stimulating class discussion, and you'll learn a ton. May seem intimidating at first, but he's really chill.
He may seem intimidating but is really chill. He has really good class discussions, and is very inspirational, and you will learn a ton. To get a good greade is easy, all you have to do is be prepared each day when you go to class.
Bro. Grant's Grading Scale!!! A = Changed your life and someone elses too. B = changed your life somewhat and exceeded his expectations. C = Did everything 100% and did a good job on everything on the syllabus. The only people in my class that A's kissed his butt from day one and cried in their little end of semester meeting.
I took this class 4 years ago, and I still remember it- it was an awful experience. I put hours into his crazy projects, but that didn't matter, because I didn't go in for "interviews" with him and tell him how his class changed my life. I failed the final, since I left 10min early and missed cookie eating- because the final was during another test
He is a great teacher and he really cares!
Best teacher I have had. Really made me see things differently. Very original classes
This class is hard but I learned a ton. If you are looking for a teacher to tell you exactly what they want you to do for every assignment the don't take this class because it makes you think. Definitely worth the stress if you stick it out. Brother Grant is AMAZING and is always willing to work with students to solve their problems.
Great teacher. I usually hate english but he really maed it interesting. Just do the work he asks and you'll do great
Such a good teacher, he comes off hard the first couple days just to see who will stay in . He is so good! He really sees the importance of incorporating the gospel into his teaching and his teaching style is beyond anything I have ever seen! HE IS AMAZING!
Amazing teacher, alot of people will say you wont pass unless you kiss up, but its not true. He simply wants you to be yourself even if that means that you tell him you hate him. He gives you objectives instead of an assignment and then doesnt car what you do a paper, a poster whatever as long as you meet the objectives.
He's the coolest teacher. You will learn SOOOO much about english, yourself, life, and the gospel.
He is my role model. I can't believe how much he has changed the way I look at life. Wow. If you get the chance to be taught by him, do it, you'll never regret that you did.
Worst teacher I have ever had. Don't expect an A unless you suck up,talk about how much this class has changed your life, and are on time every day. I learned absolutely nothing. Half the time he has the students teach and sits there or doesn't even show up to class. He expects your life to revolve around him and this class. Horrible teacher.
Bro. Grant changed my life! He is an amazing teacher. He is ridiculously hard but once you start to get what the whole class is about, things just click. AWESOME TEACHER!!
Amazing. Best teacher I've ever had. Best class.
AMAZING teacher, depending on your style. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to his style. Hard to explain, but he cares more about the students than the coursework. If the class feels an assignment is too hard/due too soon, he's really flexible. Homework is really easy. Only a few larger projects. Only one quiz - names of the students in class.
When I started this class I was overwhelmed. The workload is NOT easy, but this class changed a part of who I am. He wants you to learn and expects you to try your hardest. I met my fiance in this class and it was because of this class we are together at all. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to give real learning a shot!
hands down best class ive ever taken. a bit of work but every minute you put in youll get twice as much out of it. he centers upon unity and its amazing the connection to everyone youll develop in that class. hands down my favorite teacher. show up and youre good and im totally not an overachiever& reflection of our unity the entire class got an A
Amazing! Brother Grant has changed my life forever. His classes are the most important things I accomplished at BYU-I. I would take any class from him- no matter what it was. There are times that he's vague in class- but that's because he wants you to discover the answer for yourself.
I never learned so many life lessons in his class. Yes there were difficult things in this class but it's college. As long as you come in ready to participate and be social and you are ready to discuss more than grammar you will be just fine. If you are just looking to hand in papers, sit, and be lectured to don't take this class. Its2good4u
Brother Grants class is ridiculously hard for a Foundations course. Be prepared to read a 750 page book and write 50 pages single spaced on your life. He wants you to have a life changing experience with every assignment. The way he grades things is dumb. If you do all the work then you get a C. Getting an A is like impossible. Great man though.
Bro. Grant's class is a joke. He pretends to be open minded about assignments and he gives you little direction. Through the entire semester I never knew what he expected out of me and I was in the dark when it came to his bizarre assignments. Be prepared to get a C if your ideas are different than what he expects you to come up with.
Bro. Grant's class is a joke. He pretends to be open minded about assignments and he gives you little direction. Through the entire semester I never knew what he expected out of me and I was in the dark when it came to his bizarre assignments. Be prepared to get a C if your ideas are different than what he expects you to come up with.
Brother Grant knows what he is doing. If you are willing to do what he says and give it more effort and time than you ever have, you will finish this class a changed person. At first I hated his class but after I figured out what he wanted, I didn't want the semester to end. If you are not willing to work and try new things id try a diff. prof.
He is an Amazing Professor. I feel that I have learned more in is class than I have ever learned in any other class. I loved all of our projects and really got to know myself more through this course
This was the best class I have ever taken. It made me think and changed how I viewed school, family, and life. Brother Grant isn't there to lecture. He is there to provoke thought and help you to be an independent thinker. This is the most important class, it is a must-take!!!
Bro. Grant doesn't demand that you change your life, contrary to what other people here think. If you take time to do the work you will change your life, because that is what college is about - taking classes to learn and grow. He is the most influential teacher you can take from. I did the work, got an A and it wasn't difficult. He is the BEST!!!!
I loved this class. If you are willing to really learn and really work for it take this class. Very hard, and not always clear, but that is what he is teaching you, to think. You can go through this class by just doing the work but you will hate it. MUST think. Thinking is the point. HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for something intellectual.
Great teacher, not the normal won't give you a lot of directions but won't sit and lecture you either. Wants you to figure things out for your self. Enjoyed his class very much. Would recommend it to anyone whiling to put a little effort in .
Great teacher! He is what teaching is all about! The way he taught allowed all students to learn as long as they were willing. Highly recomended!
This was one of my favorite classes. Bro. Grant makes sure that the assignments and projects are completely worth all of your time and effort. He cares a lot about you getting to know each other as well. I got more out of that english class than I did in any other one I've taken before. The work is hard but definitely worth it!
Interesting. Work was not easy and you will not really know what your grade is through out the class, but he is an amazing teacher. I may fail and it will still be worth it because I personally have grown and learned so much from this class. Very innovative and creative. If you are a strictly conventional and regulated person, maybe not for you.
I loved this class it was challenging and fun and you learn a lot he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He wants you to succeed.
Brother Grant was so awesome. I learned so much & he teaches in a completely different way than most teachers do. He made English so much fun! Loved his class & wish I could take it again.
Bro Grant's class changed my life. He makes you work, gets you frustrated and you'll have a blast. Wish every professor taught like him.
best. teacher. ever. he makes you work but the work is good. take his class and it'll change your life.
Brother Grant is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He will help you grow as a writer and as a spiritual being. If there is anything you need, he is the person to go to. He has helped me with my writing, my beliefs and has encouraged me to pursue my passions. TAKE HIS CLASS
Bro. Grant is like no other teacher you'll ever have. He really makes you think for yourself and therefore doesn't give much direction. From this class I've gained insights I never imagined and friendships that will be long lasting. I wish I could have another class like this again.
Bro. Grant is the best teacher I have ever had! This class changed my life. I loved his assignments that were given. He really looks out for the benefit of US and each other. If you are willing to work hard and grow in writing and in the Gospel- take this class. It not only help me in English, but also in my testimony :) He's awesome!
Brother Grant was my favorite teacher! he taught me a lot and he genuinely cares for his students!
I personally loved this class. He is a very good teacher and makes his students believe that they can make a difference. I defiantly left his class better off than when I came. I looked forward to this class ever day I had it. Take the class.
Misleading. Signed up for his literature class expecting to read and analyze literature. Ended up playing games and being read children's books almost every day. It was fun, but not at all what I signed up for. While I loved some of the life lessons we learned, I was very disappointed that I learned next to nothing about actual literature.
Strengthening your testimony of the gospel and of Christ is just as important to him as your work in class. He is a very philosophical and spiritual man. He let's the class lead itself most days. Your grade depends a lot on your own honesty. He is a kind, uplifting man who truly, truly cares about his students.
He is a great teacher. His class is not like a normal class at all, but I learned a lot. Very frustrating at times too. He relies on you to think outside the box on everything and not to go about his class like a normal A,B,C graded class. PATIENCE is key and the knowledge gained is worth it.
This class was the best class I ever took. Brother Grant taught in my class, things that I will learn from and remember for the rest of my life. It changed outlooks I had on certain themes and I recommend this class to everyone.
This class changed the way I think. The workload came in surges and at times I wanted to kill myself, but the assignments were some of the most rewarding I have done. This is the funnest class you will ever take, I guarantee it. He encouraged us to grow close as a class, and we became a group of best friends. Don't be intimidated by Grant at all :)
I can't say enough good about Brother Grant. He changed my whole outlook about learning. He gives assignments with no guidelines; you have to figure it out for yourself. Which is the best way to learn so that you can apply it the best way for yourself. My testimony, writing skills, passion for learning, and love for people grew tons. 3 checks!
He is the best teacher I've ever had.
Brother Grant's class was by far the most important class that I have ever taken. I learned more about myself than I knew I could. His workload is tough, but he never assigns busy work. Everything you do is worth it. This man will help you as you develop your testimony, your love for others, and you as a person. I highly recommend his class.
hes cool
Wonderful teacher who takes every activity to another level. You don't only learn great things about writing but about life as well. He is deep, understanding, and loves his students! Everyone should take this class but be prepared to work hard.
Better like working as a group. If you and all your class mates give your all to this class and each other this will define your year. He is amazing! Be ready to work and even ask other students who have taken the class about it so you will be ready. The books we read are short except the Agony and the Ecstasy. Read it before the semester starts.
If you are starting out in your first semester I beg of you to take his class. I cannot tell you enough how much I loved this class and how much it has helped me as a person. Please take this class, it will be the best thing you've ever done for yourself.
My absolute favorite teacher at this school. Brother Grant really cares about his students and wants this class to be used as a tool to build you up and make you a better person. Work load isn't bad at all. Take his class you will not regret it!!!
This class was unlike any other class I've ever had. Brother Grant is awesome and I would take any class offered by him. Check, Check, Check
Amazing teacher, really cares about teaching and helping others.
Brother Grant seriously changed my life. His class was by far my favorite. He almost never lectures, you mainly play games and relate it to life and writing. Every assignment he gives you has a purpose and I have taken so much out of each one of them. The hardest part was Agony and the Ecstasy. Read it before the semester. I loved this class!!
Always teaches through the use of some kind of object lesson. Can sometimes be confusing as to what is expected. Overall great class teaches lots of unique principles.
Brother Grant is the greatest teacher ever. His whole goal is to make his students learn for themselves. Often, he doesn't collect homework assignments, but just checks to see if you have completed it. He wants to know that you have gotten something out of the assignment. If you are doing it to impress him, he will be disappointed.
Brother Grant is a really good teacher. He gives you a completely different perspective on how you can write. He takes time to make his class fun. There was never a dull moment. He does make you work for your grade. He is always willing to help if you just ask. Best teacher I have ever had. Highly recommended. Life changing class.
Brother Grant makes you work for your grade but if you put in the effort and try hard you will get more out of the class then you would have ever thought possible. I would highly recommend Brother Grant to anyone, especially if you like to grow in every aspect of life!
Brother Grant is seriously the best professor I have ever had. Him and his class changed my life. He relates every lesson to life and I had many moving experiences in class. You get to know everyone in your class and you become instantly bonded and best friends. It is amazing. I will never forget this class!
Gives great lectures, really there to help you if you need it. Most fun I've had in a class in a while.
Brother Grant was the most amazing professor I have ever had. He is respected by all of his students, he doesn't hold tests, his lectures are at most 5 words. There are a lot of interactive games that help you get to know your classmates, as well as the material. There is a lot of work in the class, however you will pass as long as you keep up.
Brother Grant's class was the best class I have ever taken. I would take his class every semester if I could. The work we did in that class is work that I will actually keep forever. You do your work and projects for you not him. I promise you will get to know every single person in your class well and grow close together. Brother Grant truly cares
It was hard and confusing at times, mostly just at first when I didnt understand his very unique style of teaching, but if you embrace it it will likley change your whole prespective. I loved his class so much and it gave me a whole new idea of what education and life in general is all about. Just trust yourself and Take Him.
Brother Grants class stressed me out so bad on the first day, I nearly dropped it. So glad I didnt, he has a very unique style of teaching that requires thinking outside the box, learning to have confidence in yourself and working together with those around you. It was hard only to wrap my mind around this at times but also Amazing. Take the class!
Writing Children's lit class. Excellent Professor. Plus he gave us some amazing opportunities to meet publishers and authors.
He was the best teacher I have ever had! He doesn't really lecture, but really involves you so that you understand what he is teaching you. He does a lot of activities in class, so make sure you show up so that you won't miss anything. He cares about his students and is easy to approach! I highly recommend his class!
This has been a hard class. It is well worth the effort. Brother Grant is not the typical professor. He is interested in you learning something that will change you. He will push you hard in order to do this. I recommend him, but only if you are willing to pay a high price to learn.
Brother Grant is one of the best teachers you'll ever have. He made my first semester here a blast! He's going to make you work for your grade but in the end you'll thank him. He encourages you to be the best person you can be. He doesn't just teach English, he teaches us about life and how to succeed. I loved this class and would take it again!
Brother Grant is such an amazing teacher. I went into the class hating english and came out liking it. I have never enjoyed an english class more than his. He is not your average teacher. There is good size work load but everything that you do has a purpose. Take his class, you will not regret it.
If you are looking for an easy 'A' this is not the class for you. If you are hoping to improve your writing, and if you put your heart into this class I promise that you will enjoy it. This is university after all. Good luck!
Brother Grant is far from your average teacher. He goes above and beyond to make each and every one of his students feel important and that they have a voice in his classroom. Yes, this class may be one of the hardest foundation classes you will take. But yes, it will also be one of your most fulfilling classes you will take. I 100% recommend him.
Would take again. Works with a student
This was a poetry class so reading was a big deal naturally but poems aren't that long. Very helpful and will answer any questions you may have. Great guy who cares about his students. Does his best to make everyone feel involved and loved. Never had a dull day. Short textbook used fairly often easy read.
If you put in the effort, you will be pleased with your results.
This class was the hardest but most rewarding class I've ever taken. One moment I hate it, the next love it. One moment I'm laughing so hard, the next i'm crying. I've never felt the Spirit so strong in a class. The assignments are hard and sometimes he doesn't explain them very well, but they all have purpose. My classmates became my best friends
Brother Grant is amazing. If you are ever having a problem in his class he is willing to help you though it and figure out a way to help you succeed. Brother Grant does expects you to do more then his expectations. He wants to see you succeed and become better then you are. But If you are looking for an easy class find a different teacher.
He does not tell you what his expectations are, but you are expected to rise above them. If you want an A, you must do extra work than what is required. However, this was one of my favorite classes, and Brother Grant is a great teacher for helping you think outside the box.
Brother Grant was HUGE on the class relationship. you WILL get to know EVERYONE by name. Its awkward at first but I ended up LOVING it. Homework comes in waves. Most of the time there is none, but all of a sudden you have like 3 25 page papers due at a time. They're personal histories so it wasnt hard. Just make sure to do the work. He checks later
Brother Grant's class changed my life. Every assignment he gave was not only key to my progression as a writer, but to my progression in life. You have to work for your grade, however, he is willing to help you anyway he can and rewards you for your effort. His lectures are simple and powerful. Brother Grant is the greatest teacher I have ever had.
Sometimes, he's more of a philosophy guy than an English guy (in teaching style, not in content). He has students teach the class and sat int he back a lot--so few, in any, lectures. We talked about our feelings a lot. But he's smart, and he makes you think, and I think I liked him.
This is the best teacher I have ever had. Bro grant is so great, and his class was so so fun-I actually looked forward to it, it was ALWAYS interesting from ropes course, to games, and jump roping. I walked out of the class with so many life long friends through all the group projects. You got to be creative too, I would HIGHLY recommend this class
So Brother Grant's class was awesome and I had a blast. But it was not an English class. Which was frustrating for me, because I'm good at English and I think writing is an important skill to develop. Most of the kids in that class weren't, and still aren't, adequate writers. I learned absolutely 0. But hey, if you're looking for an easy A...
I highly recommend Brother Grant. He tested us not only on our knowledge of writing but also on our ways of thinking. He encouraged us to think outside the box in order to solve problems and to look at things from different angles. He encouraged us to get to know the names of everyone in class which brought us really close together. Class was fun.
You want to write 25 pages of your life in the first week of school? How about read a 700 page book? How about do assignments with no criteria given? He doesn't teach. We play silly games to "relate" to writing. He makes the class awkward by making things personal and philosophical. Good luck with this class, it is definitely a waste of time.
I had Bro. Grant for Children's Literature. I was horrified before going to the first class because I have never been into reading. NO textbook was required and teamwork was entirely encouraged. LOVE his teaching methods. His class changed my life and ideas of teaching. His class made me LIKE literature, that wasn't even a thought before.
I took one class from Brother Grant back in 2006 and I remember loving and hating his class all at once. It was not your typical English class. He will challenge you to know your thoughts and express them. If you want to be a writer, definitely take a class from him. Be prepared to feel raw. He's brilliant and tough, but he cares (a real softy).
Brother Grant is absolutely awesome! You have to be willing to learn in this class or you will struggle to understand what goes on. To those that say he does not teach English, he made me rewrite a paper multiple times and it is the most I have learned about myself or English ever. He taught me who I was and how to be a good writer!
Bro Grant's class is unlike any other class. His grading system is different and he teaches in different ways, but definitely give him a chance. You will love every day in his class. My classmates and I are so close now because of him. There are 3 books to read, but they will help you. Talk to him if you're having a hard time, he cares so much.
Best professor ever. I cannot explain in words the lasting impact he has had on my life.
This is not a normal English class but it was a good one. I enjoyed coming to class and learning in different ways than normal. Take this class but be prepared to work hard.
Best class I ever took. It was tough but worth every moment. I will think about this class Im sure for the rest of my life unlike all of my other teachers. He was out of the box in every way and such a breath of fresh air. I loved what I gained. A powerful perspective change on education in general after taking his class. I am so grateful for him.
Wonderful professor! He has such a caring attitude towards his students his teaching style helped me learn a lot about English. His FDENG101 class provides the perfect opportunity for freshmen to build lasting friendships and a strong foundation in English, schoolwork, etc. His class was definitely tough, but was very rewarding in the end.
I was very nervous to take this class. However it has been one of THE best classes I have ever taken. You come to know and care for your classmates very well. If you want to learn more about life than english take this class. Also Brother Grant is literally the best I wish I were an english major and could take all my classes from him.
(First semester teaching this class) Brother Grant is a great, caring man. Has high qualifications in English. Teaching philosophy is almost all free exploration. Expected to apply learning on own, not by direct instruction. Unclear expectations. Unclear structure. Hard of hearing? SIT IN THE FRONT. Lectures relate-not engaging or entertaining.
I LOVED Brother Grant. Honestly, if I would have seen the ratings on this before I took the class, I would have taken it from someone else, but I am so glad I took it! He's been my favorite professor even after 2 years of school. Assignments are meaningful and if you do the assignments in a timely manner, it's an easy A.
Bro Grant changed my life. I used to think that learning only takes place in the classroom. He takes learning to a new level. He asks his students to broaden their vision and think outside the box. If you work hard, pay attention to the syllabus, and take risks you will be greatly rewarded- not only with your grade, but it will change your life.
Many hands on activities and group activities. Everyone in the class is very close
It is not your traditional class. Everything done in class is carefully considered and planned so that students can connect literature to real life. He teaches us to serve and love one other within the classroom and outside of the classroom. Ex: He invited a student over for Thanksgiving to celebrate with his family because they had nowhere to go.
Do not take this class if you are looking for an easy A or a traditional English class setting. This class changed my life. You will learn to think outside the box, and you will become super close with the people in your class. It was some of the hardest work I have ever done, but it was rewarding. Brother Grant really cares about his students.
Brother Grant's class can change your life. He is so kind and he makes class lots of fun and so worth it! Don't take his class if you are looking for an easy A, but if you want to become a better person, he is the best!!!
Literally the greatest teacher I have ever had. He cares about you and wants you to do your best. Don't expect an easy A, he's very hard but it's definitely worth it.
Dont expect an A if you wont try. Brother Grant is super caring and really makes you think outside of the box. His class is worth it! If you read the readings, participate, and try in class--you will get the best experience of your life. Brother Grant changed my life. I feel sorry for the kids who don't come to class or try. They are missing out!
Brother Grant is a great professor. He is funny, caring, and truly cares if you participate. He wants you to succeed in life and be a better human being. All of his activities have a powerful meaning, even if it's not clear at the moment. He wants you to learn to love writing so that we leave something special behind for our families.
Brother Grant is amazing. I loved his class. He is very caring and loves his job. He let us know all the assignments at the beginning of the semester so we could work on them throughout the whole semester. He changed my life. We as a class got a long so we'll because of brother Grant. He's very caring and won't fail anyone if you come to class.
Brother Grant was amazing. I wish I had him in elementary school.
He will make you think. Usually you won't have much homework in this class, but DO EVERYTHING ASSIGNED. At the end you do a grading paper and if you miss one assignment/reading you'll get a C-. If you show you're trying and participating you'll get an A. I recommend doing the supplemental readings before the semester begins (they're really good!)
Brother Grant May seem scary and intimidating at first but you will quickly learn that he genuinely loves and cares for his students. Yes, its a lot of hard work but if you put your heart into it you will be rewarded. 10/10 you definitely take his class again!
I loved taking his children's lit class he had an interesting perspective. He had us get to know each other and that really helped us to have some very good and open discussions.
Too bad i'm limited to three tags because he deserves more than 3! He truly cares about his students. This class will push you out your comfort zone but its rewarding. He only gives 2 lectures, significant details power and the first rites. Some assignments will be big so make sure to not procrastinate his class. You will love this teacher.
He is a great teacher. He teaches things that apply to life as well as the course. He expects you to put a lot of effort in--understandably. Basically if you do what is asked of you, you will definitely succeed. It was challenging at times, but I learned so much from that class that I have carried into my life
Brother Grant is absolutely fantastic. He makes his class a family. His class was a blessing to attended! 10/10 would take again!
Very hard class, but well worth it! Brother Grant is inspirational. He knows how to teach outside the box and at times push your comfort zone, which ultimately was fantastic. He really makes you earn your grades. Nothing is for free. Overall Excellent instructor. If you want to learn and are committed, I highly recommend Brother Grant.
Hear me out. Bro Grant teaches amazing. You learn so many things, but this isnt a class you can blow off. I didnt work as hard as I should have, but I will be taking him again in the future. Hes a good teacher, just work ahead and youll survive. When he assigns something dont wait to do it. Awesome class to take!
Brother Grant is amazing. His class was inspiring. It may not be the "typical" english class, but I learned a lot from it. Bro Grant has unique projects and activities, and at times the workload can be a lot. However, it is worth it. He pushes his students to think outside of the box. Even though this class may have been hard, I am glad I took it.
Wanna write a 25-page single-spaced life history? Then add 25 more stories to it? My life is seriously not that interesting. Also, wanna stare at an essay for 4 hours? Yes, it's required. C at best if you don't do it. And finally, do you want to WRITE and SING a song in front of your entire class? I think I have PTSD from this class. Thanks, man.
My first impression of Brother Grant was not it. We had such a weird activity in the beginning of class, he uses pallet and it's all so confusing. THERE'S A TON OF WORK ASSIGNED. He makes you submit videos and if that's out of your comfort zone do not take him. Honestly I'm thankful I got the chance to drop this class before it was too late.
I didn't like Brother Grant. He made us read a 500-page book before the semester started & made us write a 25 page single-spaced essay. He told us on the first day of class that he will make us read & write in his class more than any other professor on campus. I wouldn't take him unless you are an English major. It is way to hard for a 150 class.
Grades aren't posted till the end, so you don't know how you'll do till it's over. The work isn't hard, just annoying and pointless feeling. To get an A, memorize 75 lines of poetry from class, and do all honor grade activities. One of which is to go on 3 dates. (What?) They're mostly dumb, IMHO. If you miss class 5 times, you fail, no exception.
This was a very chill class, with very little reading. You do have to memorize/recite poetry. I loved that we practiced using different poetic forms in class. However, a few class periods felt kind of off-topic and unproductive. But overall Bro. Grant is kind and accessible. He also makes cool pottery.
Bro. Grant is great! You will have very few assignments but those assignments are graded heavily and what you get on those will basically become your final grade. He is a great storyteller and really makes you want to listen and learn from his experiences. Beware of some odd but really fun activities you will play in class.
Brother Grant is a great teacher. His teaching style is so different than others, so if you take a class from him just be prepared to do things differently. He has really good and meaningful discussions. My only complaint is that he doesn't grades anything until the end of the semester, and you get graded on very few things. But he is great.
Brother Grant understands how to teach English in an engaging way that builds a variety of skills. Though very non-traditional if you put in the work you will enjoy the class. There's a good amount of homework, but if you focus on what he's trying to help you become the meaning is clear. Would be better if he used Canvas more.
This is NOT your standard english class. Almost always something fun/engaging, and you basically choose your grade. The syllabus includes criteria for earning an A, B, and C. A requires a lot of reading, but there's not really much writing. It's pretty student lead-usually once a week a presentation. He works hard to help people feel comfortable!
Bro Grant is a fantastic teacher. Assignments take a while so make sure to give yourself time to do them. If you want a teacher to tell you what to do every step of the way, then do not take him. He wants us to think on our own. Everything he wants us to do is disclosed in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester.
His class is unique. I had him for two classes now because I loved his style so much. Minimal writing, pre-class reading taking 30-60 min. You get out of class what you put in to the class. Always fun activities or insightful discussion. He works hard to build a positive class culture. He cares a lot, and if you put in effort, it will be impactful.
Brother Grant is an extremely caring and compassionate professor. I went through some mental health issues this semester, and despite the attendance policy, he was able to work with me to get me an A. The class is centered around poetry, and we do many group activities.
Brother Grant is incredible. His grading method might seem scary at first, but it's very simply. He always comes to class ready to inspire us. You can see how passionate he is about teaching. I always came to class excited to learn and participate in the activities. He's a different kind of teacher, which adds to his charms.
Brother Grant seemed like he cared but he almost manipulated his students and was pretty rude. The grading was explained in a confusing way and made it more difficult to do well. He says that he hates to read, although he has a good outlook on reading. I was excited to read and discuss literature but that didn't seem to be what the class was about.
If you've ever seen Dead Poets Society, then this class is the closest I've ever come to having a teacher like Robin Williams in that movie. It was a class that was inspiring, different, and encouraged me to think outside the box. It might not be for everyone, but honestly I think everyone should take at least one class like this.
Professor Grant's class is unique and challenging, but incredibly rewarding if you put in the effort. While the workload can be demanding, the discussions and activities are thought-provoking. Unstuck ai was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook. Overall, a worthwhile class for those willing to engage.
He grades us on mind games. After we read the Lottery (a rare occasion of us actually reading literature in his lit class) he gave us all rocks and later told us that we weren't supposed to, had we not we'd have gotten an A. He wants us to "think outside the box," but really to think in his box. He really wants to teach marraige prep, not lit.
Prof. Grant is an exceptional educator. He genuinely cares about the students growth and success. Taking his class during this fall semester was a blessing. His passion for teaching, combined with his kindness, creates an environment where students feel valued & inspired to reach their full potential.
This is not your average teacher. There's a medium amount of work with many days off. His teaching style is erratic. His grading is also abnormal. Submit ALL assignments and don't be late if you want any chance at even passing. The good news is that he offers extra credit for hard work or high intelligence. He cares deeply for his students though.
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