This was by fat the best english class I have ever taken. The class is well-paced and there is a mix of papers/presentations. None of them are very difficult and the papers are mostly 3 pages long with a 7 page final paper. The presentations are super easy. HE TAKES THE CLASS OUT TO DINNER FOR THE FINAL AND BUYS FOOD!

He'll definitely roast you if he gets the chance, but it's all in good fun. His lectures are long, but the class itself really isn't hard. There's only 1 major paper due. No final. No midterm. You'll peer-edit a lot. He's a fun professor with real knowledge of English.

Professor Brady was Awesome! One of the greatest English I have ever had. His lectures are long but they turn out to be super helpful when it comes to writing papers. If you want a professor that cares Brady is the man! If I could take his class again I would! If you don't go to class you wont pass.

Honestly the best English teacher I've ever had. Hilarious, clear, and EXTEREMELY helpful! He buys food for the class and never ceases to make his students die laughing. I HIGHLY recommend him. Easy, as long as you do what you're supposed to!

Professor Brady is AMAZING! I hated english, but having him as a professor made it fun. He is a very caring professor who would like to see his students succeed! If I could I would've definitely taken another class with him!

Prof Brady is by far my FAVORITE english teacher at Saddleback, always coming in to class with whitty jokes and smart remarks towards his students. He really cares about his classes and wants to see his students succeed. Make sure you attend class and interact a lot, it made the class so much more enjoyable. Take HIM! Miss your classes already ;)

Online course. Each assignment clear and helpful. Step by step process helped me learn how to structure essays. Likes long essays and research paper project for final is 8-10 pages; so do the research and edit, edit, edit. High on MLA formatting.

Great teacher. NOT an easy A. A LOT of reading-writing. In depth on technical structure of writing professional-academic papers. Essays are LONG and plentiful. Unclear on assignments and often strays from the schedule. kKep up with emails and videos. If you pay attention you WILL learn TONS!

I would take this class over the other english teachers. Don't be late, unless you want to get trolled. He openly makes fun of all of the students, so unless you are the sensitive type, you should have a lot of fun. He explains the papers, and honestly I just did a lot of copy pasting and synonym changing. He also orders pizza for the class

I took the eight wee course this fall and I couldn't be happier. Professor Brady is really funny and isn't afraid to sass you, so have a thick skin. The eight week course was really easy if you have good time management. SHOW UP ON TIME. He hates when students are late. The eight week has less work than the 16 week but is also very fast paced

Brady is a rock star. Super sassy so be prepared to come back with witty responses. Great class, you actually learn to be a better writer but Brady keeps a light, fun atmosphere. He's always willing to stay after class and help with whatever you need, even transfer applications. Highly recommend Professor Brady.

Greatest English Professor I have ever taken. Funniest teacher on campus with no competition. If you put the effort in, turn in assignments on time, and DON'T SHOW UP LATE you will do well.

Brady is my least favorite english teacher ever. he's dryly sarcastic to the point of being rude. he had me his personal student to pick on because i asked for clarification on something he said in class. he was VERY rude. i hated him i wouldn't recommend him to anyone. he is an easy A so if that's all you care about take him if not don't.

Brady is the best English professor I've ever had hands down. He goes above and beyond to help his students and he even helped me with my application essays! His humor is hilarious although some people may not understand it. He even brought us pizza twice when we were writing our last essay, he called it Pizza & Draft Days. I really learned a lot.

He is a jokester, and does pick on a few students if they're late. Read the assigned readings and do the questions to those readings. But do not half-ass the responses to the readings or on your essays. Just do what he says, turn in your work on time, know MLA format and you'll pass the class. Oh and he bought us pizza which was pretty cool!

If you appreciate wit, and comedy then you'll love the class. He bought us pizza on multiple occasions while we proofread each other's drafts. I haven't had an educator buy me pizza since elementary school. I really grew as a writer because he does take you through each essay step by step. Can't take a joke? Then this isn't the class for you.

The class is challenging, but an A is more than possible if you put in the work. It's not an easy A, it's a fair A. He does roast, don't take it personally cause he buys you pizza after.

really awesome professor. he made a lot of jokes at the students especially if they were late. no one really minded the jokes. in total we wrote two papers the entire semester. i dont see myself as a good writer but after taking it to the writing center a couple of times i aced both papers. would definitely take this class again

When it comes to writing I feel there isn't a whole lot to learn. He's really particular about MLA format and makes sure you master it before you write any papers. I found his lectures to be really funny. Some students took offense, but idk it didn't seem like he was actually serious cause we all ended up getting good grades from what I've seen

Theres a trend here. If you take it online it seems like its going to suck but if you take it in class youre gonna have a great time. I can see why, he's extremely sarcastic and that can be hard to pick up online. In class he was always just making jokes and students would throw them right back then he would buy as pizza while we peer edited.

Class went off on tangents a lot. didn't really do much throughout the semester. The constant berating and insulting of the students gets kinda old but I got an A without working that hard and he bought us pizza a bunch of times so I didnt really care what he said.

Pretty easy A for me at least. We joked around in class for a couple hours then he would cut us reaally early every single class. He makes it seem like he's tough grader but everyone ends up getting a good grade regardless.

Oh, my godness If you are LAZY, please DO NOT take his online course, it will KILL you. Approximately 30000 words writing including discussion topics and responds for 3 units course??? Excuse me????Why no one post it here for others to review? BUT, yes, you could learn a lot from Dr. Brady.

Kenneth Brady is truly a knowledgeable professor. He is caring and gave us pizza twice throughout the semester. Grading is tough but it is an English 1B. He is very funny however makes many jokes at others expense. I didn't mind it however defiantly could see someone else getting offended. Overall a great teacher. I would personal take him again.

Incredible professor! I highly recommend him to anyone that needs to take Eng IB. The criteria is clearly laid out and he's easily accessible through email. Show up, do the work and you'll pass. If you don't pass it's your own fault.

Took the time to accommodate problems in submitting and (multiple) flaky peer editors and responded to my emails. Stay involved and devote the appropriate time and youll have a great semester here

One of the best classes for English writing. The topics selected for the class are excellent readings for every college student (i.e. Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience", Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail", Singer and Masons "The Ethics of Eating Meat"). Dr. Brady will make you a significantly better writer, period!

I took Dr. Brady's online class and he was great. If you plan to be lazy then this class is not for you. He gives you the grade you deserve, but if you're willing to put in the work it's totally worth it. He will work with you to make your writing so much better! He gives good feedback and cares about his student's success and wellbeing!

Generous opportunities to put points in the gradebook. It's a ton of writing--standard for college English online. Approach the class with realistic expectations. Prof Brady was very kind when I explained my difficulties. If you need help, ask for it, but ask with a plan & show your completed work/some agency in the process/resolution.

I took professor Brady's online english 1B class over the Summer. I would definitely recommend taking this professor to anyone because he is a very nice gentleman. If I could take him again, I would because he does not make english class as boring as it could be!

Tough class, but he gives clear feedback and his assignments are very interesting. He's real easy to reach out to, and he's very helpful. Definitely cares about his students succeeding as long as you show you care about the class! Learned a lot and would definitely take him again.

A very funny excellent professor. He makes the course come alive. Very helpful.

Best english professor ever! Nice jokes, cool lectures, take home final!

Professor Brady truly strengthened my writing skills with his challenging course work, even with a ton of work this is one of the best online courses I've had. He is a critical grader, make sure to read the directions THOROUGHLY and save any documents he provides. There is a lot of peer editing partner work that will make a big impact on your grade

Professor Brady is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is extremely clear about exactly what he wants. Pay attention to details and you will pass. I learned so much and he puts a lot of effort in his curriculum.

Professor Brady wants you to succeed in this class. He gives you everything you need and explains things very well. When taken as a summer class there are 4 essays including an 8-page final paper. There are many discussion boards at the start of the semester. As long as you have the time and put in the effort, you'll do well in this class.

Many of the negative reviews of Prof. Brady are due to not adhering to academic level writing criteria and not communicating with him directly. He is very caring and the best English prof I've ever had. TONS of extra credit and easy A if you actually try. He has taught me more than any past English profs ever has. I would highly recommend.

Professor Brady is an incredible English teacher. His instructions are very clear. His expectations are very clear. He gives quick thorough feedback on course work and he is there with ideas to solve problems for his students. And I really learned a lot of English!

He really cares for his students! You have to work for your A, but his class is manageable. Its an online class, so the time you would spend in class, is spent at home. There was 5 essays because that's Saddleback's policy, and quite some reading, but the reading went with the discussions and essays. There were also quite a bit of discussions.

You can def earn an A in this class. I have never had a teacher who offers so much extra credit and gives such valuable feedback (he is a Harvard Grad). He wants you to succeed not just in his class but when you transfer to a 4 year. He is very generous with his time, and if you do the work, he will be a great recommendation for transferring.

Dr. Brady was very responsive to all of my emails. He communicated very clearly the expectations of the class from the very start. The course is challenging, but if you put in the work and ask clarifying questions, you should do well. Dr. Brady also provided a wealth of resources that provided very specific details on what was expected.

Brady is a great teacher. He is thorough and takes the time on each student. There were multiple assignments due every week, however, the material was always interesting so I didn't mind it. He comments on assignments and communication was always prompt. I learned a lot, got an A , and enjoyed the work, what more can you ask from an online class?

Alot of essays and writing but very lenient grading. All he cares is seeing if you improve.

Professor Brady is a great professor. He was a quick grader and the course was well organized and easy to follow. He also provided great feedback, which was simple to understand. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn some literature and write about it well. The course load was perfect and the instructions were great and easy to understand.

As an online course, rigor was as expected. Per Professor's suggestion, printing structured weekly emails helps staying organized. Highly responsive, a definite plus in an online course. Plenty of feedback with constructive criticism aimed toward your best interests. Frequent DB essays aid in honing writing skills learned throughout the course.

Dr. Brady responds very quickly to e-mails and will help where he can. The course is not difficult, but you must read the material and put forth actual effort. I noticed that he gives breaks when he sees real effort and will walk you through the process when needed. Some of the coursework can be vague, but again, if you ask he will clear it up

Professor Brady is the best English instructor I have ever had! His knowledge of English is beyond the norm. His course is planned and organized. His instructions are clear and he gives good feedback. This is an online course, so If you do not have the know-how to learn on your own in an online course, you will not do well in this course.

Professor Brady was a great professor and inspired me to become a better writer.

I had a great time taking Professor Brady's class. He's a stickler on those grammar rules, but it made me a more disciplined and better writer. Professor Brady always gave good feedback and was accessible. It is clear that he cares deeply about his students, and wants the best for them.

I have to say, Dr. Kenneth Brady is one of the most interesting and passionate professors I have ever had. Prepare to write a lot and get slightly mean, yet concise feedback on said writing. The "Rules of Refinement" are key to success. He is very passionate about his students and the course material. I took it for credit and wish it was easier!

This class is easy if you put in the work. He reminds me of the teacher from Whiplash, just way less extreme. He cares about his students and wants them to do great. He is strict, but I believe it is out of a love for english. Don't be scared to ask for help. I learned more in this class than any other english class I have taken. Feels like Harvard

The class can be tough, however, the time and energy commitments are worthwhile. Professor Brady provides resources to build a strong foundation as a writer and a thinker. Feedback and announcements are clear, helpful, well-organized, and showcase his passion for the subject.

Learned a lot from Professor Brady. Honestly, the class was very difficult and frustrating at times, but if you put in the work and listen closely to his guidance and advice it is totally possible to do well. He is a tough critic and comes off a little rude, but is just trying to toughen you up to do well.

Professor Brady is the best English professor I've ever taken. He is fair with his assignments and with his grades. This is a college-level critical thinking and research paper course. Professor Brady makes you responsible for your part in the course, but he gives constant help and feedback. His assignments are fair. His directions are clear.

Dr. Brady is excellent! This man knows more about English than most of the previous English teachers I've had put together. He makes you be responsible. He chooses really good readings. He teaches the different writing tpyes. He gives good feedback. At the end of the semester, he gives you a fair grade, usually raised a little for participation.

Awesome English professor.

Professor Brady is an excellent English instructor. I've learned so much in his class and have had fun doing it. He's very welcoming and non-threatening. His work load is reasonable. He gives great feedback. He grades pretty easy. And he is loads of fun. I would take this course again if I could. I'm signing up for his English 1B course if I can.

Man, does Professor Brady have a way with words. My class was one of the most fun, interesting english classes I've ever had. He is constantly cracking jokes, keeping the whole class entertained, while also teaching the material. 99 times out of 100 you're let out early, and his grading was pretty solid. Wish I could take him again.

Just finished English 1B with Dr. Brady. What a great class! As a required English class, i expected to read a lot and to write essays. And I did. But chose some really good reading materials and I learned tp write some very formal papers. He always expected me to learn the weekly materials and made me responsible for them. Nice person. Great prof!

Professor Brady was amazing!His lectures are never boring and he is always willing to stay longer after the class to help you with questions.Take this course with him if you want to actually learn how to write!The way he teaches1A is so helpful for your future courses.I'll definitely take more classes with him!He also always responds to emails.

There are writing assignments almost every week so be ready to write and proof read for any grammatical errors. Luckily he gives you time to complete the writings based on the length, but he is strict on his grammar and MLA rules. Overall, he is nice and a bit quirky and he provides video tutorials to help understand the assignments.

Great professor! Took his time to check all our essays and gave good feedback. Took his time to teach us and help us learn how to write and I have never had that before!

Professor Brady is wonderful and I really enjoyed his class. Subjects were interesting and he does a great job of making things understandable and entertaining. Is always available outside for help and is quick to get back to me when I have questions. Loved this class and this professor.

I'm not sure about the negative ratings here. I've taken Dr. Brady's Eng 1A in-class course and his Eng 1B online course. He's a great professor. Knows more about English than any teacher I've ever had. Funny man too. Very thorough in pointing out errors, but grades easy. These people here are just Haters. He's a good person and a great professor.

I came on here at the beginning of my English 1B course with him last semester with the intent of giving him an average score just because the course is a required course. But Dr. Brady changed my attitude on that. He demanded a lot from me. He made me work. He made me write papers, but this is a writing class. He is a good teacher and motivator.

We're near the end of our course. We've only have the final paper. I've never had an English teacher as nice or as helpful as Dr. Brady. He doesn't do the work for us. He makes us think and work for ourselves. We write papers, but it's an upper division writing course. He knows so much about writing. He's awesome. He made a GER course exciting.

Wow! Listen to the haters on here. Professor Brady has a good online course and is an amazing teacher. It is a writing course, so we do a 500+ word mini-essay every week (not 1500+). We also do five essays in the class, as the syllabus tells us. He also has an amazing video covering the course content and requirements to start the semester.

Great course. Great professor.

Professor Brady is a good person and he teaches a great course. Take him if you want to improve your writing.

Fantastic professor; has a quirky personality and a fun format for his ENG1B class. Helpful and willing to answer questions when needed. Prepare yourself to adhere religiously to his "rule for refinement" guide for formal essay writing if you want to get a good grade and enjoy the class. Expect a heavy -but interesting- workload.

I just read five awesome review of Dr. Brady and his course, and then I read this 'Awful" review. Dr. Brady respected. He makes you read. He makes you think. He makes you write. He has clear expectations, good feedback. You write five essays in a 17 week composition course.. He gives many assignments to keep a high grade. And his feedback is great!

I don't know what these negativde reviews are about. Dr. Brady is kind and caring. He always responded to my quesiton reasonably and helpfully. He does not require one or two essays per week. He requires five essays in the semester. Because we are an online course, we do write discussions every week, but they are not essays. Good man. Good course.

Dr. Brady was one of my favorite professors, he may be a tough grader, but that is because he wants you to do well. It is important to read through the assignments he gives you, and if you struggle, he always helps out. He is always very caring and brought us Christmas treats on the last day of class. I highly recommend this professor.

Professor Brady took an interest in me from the time we introduced ourselves in our first discussion thread, "Coffee, Tea, and Me." From that point on, Professor Brady worked hard to help me get into the Saddleback Collehe Nursing Program, the number one nursing program in the country, while still demanding excellence from in my work in the course.

I don't know why my rating disappeared on here, but I'm doing it again. Prof. Brady is an incredible person. First, I've never met anyone who knows as much about English as he does. And second, Prof. Brady worked with me for six months to get me into Princeton University as a transfer after community college. He's the best and so are his courses.

If you are naturally good at writing and pay attention to details, you will get a good grade. I got 100% in almost all my assignments. He gives helpful feedback, answers his emails fast. Work load is moderate as expected incollege.I agree with the comments saying that he is rude sometimes, but I ignored it because at least he answered my question.