Hilarious lecturer. His life stories are probably fifty percent fictional, but they are entertaining. Easy essay workload. Is helpful. Getting a B was easy, getting an A requires more effort. I would recommend him.

very unorthodox teaching strategy. Funny and tells lots of stories. Busy work is all at begining of semester to weed out the dead sticks then you just write

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Inspiring, fascinating, interesting, creative! Thoroughly enjoyed his lectures. Great sense of humor. Highly recommend! Solano is lucky to have him. By the way, did I say INSPIRING?!

Nice guy, very helpful,willing to give one on one attention if you just drop by his office. He's interesting but he does love to talk about himself a lot in lecture. Overall though he's a good teacher, he gave very interesting books to read.

Mr. Cobene was very nice and very helpful. It was an online class which helped me keep my schedule open and if I ever had a problem I could call him or write him an e-mail and he would respond very quickly. We only had a couple essays and I don't like essays but they were very easy.It was good

I really enjoyed his lectures. Very interesting and engaging!

cobene taught me to look at the world through systems, ideas and not television and my ipod.

He was a great teacher! I went to every class...and lest just say I don't normally do that. Interesting and inspiring. Real world help, like how to get jobs and beat everyone else. I would reccomend him whole heartedly.

Cobene is hilarious. He says things that are completely wierd, but he's very knowledgeable & interesting person. He was very lenient about turning in essays. He's real nice and a cool guy. But he does make you write a lot of essay since that's what Eng 4 is mostly about.... But I definitely recommend him!

Cobene has a relaxed attitude, and yes, he is funny & LOTS of stories. He has no pattern of teaching that's why he gets off track with his lectures. He loves essays; focus on the people he refers to when you write your essays. He is a fair man & if you put some effort on your work, you'll do just fine.

I dont know what everyone is complaining about! I took his humanities class, BS'd my whole way through it and got an A. If you know how to write a paper, you will get an A in the class. He tells you if you havent't at least taken Eng 1, this class isn't for you! You need the books for the paper, and the final. Very intelligent teacher.

This class was not easy. The teacher was very helpful.

One of the best

He's a very good guy, and very approachable. His class was informative, so long as you do the reading (of which there's quite a bit) and pay attention. I recommend him, definitely.

You will need to take notes everyday. KEEP ON UP THE NOTES and you shouldn't have too much on a problem for those. For essays, spend a lot of time refining it to get a good gade. He is very smart and nice.

I had Cobene over ten years ago ad I still remember his analogy of "white bread" vs. "granola) (no milk or yogurt!)

There are a lot of ill comments regarding his teaching methods. He thinks differently than your "average" person and many have a difficult time understanding this.Unfortunately they have not been exposed to higher learning and want everything to be easy. I failed his class bc life happened to me but he was ALWAYS willing to help. Will retake

He is a VERY intelligent guy, but he has all this information that he easily word vomits into class. This class is a fluke, unless the student is willing to pick his brain. He is a teacher that believes in giving the student free reigns in assignments, so he can see what they come up with. No guidelines, but knows a lot.

I took this class online in the summer. I got an A. What people dont understand about this teacher is his teaching style is different. He gives you what he wants in the essays but he gies you so much room for interpretation. This class is critical thinking and he wants you to think outside the box. Overally it was a good class I would recommend him

Very specific about what he expects from assignments, (not always a bad thing). If you need help he tries his best and takes his time to explain to the best of his ability. He has a weird sense of humor, but that is also part of the appeal of his class. Finally, if you take his class be prepare to do work, not to work too hard, but to do the work.

I can understand the trepidation taking one of his classes; he warns his students in the beginning that the course it not easy. He doesn't simply teach English; rather, he begins to layer knowledge in a way that is transferable beyond school. He teaches the process of learning AND creativity-- if you want to expand your mind, take his classes! <3

Cobene is a trip, I took him for 2 semesters. Once you "get" him then his class is a breeze. He has a layout for you to follow, he doesn't use a book. And all you have to do is fill in the blanks. If you can put up with the aliens, skittles and keebler elf stories you can get a passing grade. If you actually try you can get an A

I took this class and not going to lie I was pretty overwhelmed at first, but I started to get Mr. Cobene. He's really intelligent and insightful. I'd take him again for English 2, but it's only online for next semester and I honestly hate online courses. Most people just don't know how to adapt to another teachers different style.

Cobene was such an awesome teacher. I took class from him about 8 years ago and thought enough of him to check out his profile here. The books he used were interesting. I remember he assigned reading from Flow, He She and It and had us get The Art Book. I still have them all and impressed many future teachers with what I learned from him.

Just finished the professor's HUMN 003 class. Wow, this guy is amazing; he will open your mind to a whole new world. I can honestly say that this class was a challenge from day one. If your looking for an easy class this class is not for you. If your looking for a class that will separate the men/women from the boys/girls...then take this class.

Best Professor I have ever had. If you want a easy grade don't take him but if you want to understand English in ways that few do, take him. If God was teaching English and Alf was his T.A. I would still choose Cobene

While his lectures were stimulating, his workload is unrealistic. Lengthy research essays and journal entries are due every week. You must take notes from day 1 and format them to "formal class notes" on top of which you have to do additional research for your notes. He can be extrememly helpful only if you approach him outside of class

I can honestly say Mr. Lue Cobene was the best teacher I have ever had in my life. I took his Critical thinking course years ago. I have since completed a B.A., M.A.,and M.F.A., and have published 5 books. Anyone who can study with this man is simply lucky. Don't waist the chance you are being given.

There was a lot of information and work to complete in his class, it's definitely not for the faint of heart. However, if you go to his office hours and communicate with him, he actually gives you chances and works through the issues you may have with the projects and reports. I would recommend him to any and everyone.

If writing papers is your thing, then consider this an easy A. There is 5 essays, a midterm and final; the hardest thing for me was the midterm and final since it requires a deep anaylsis of the subject. Professor Cobene was happy to help when I asked;which I always did during office hours, since email replies lag. Read or skim all PDF's for answers

Expect A LOT of work: A LOT. However, take good notes, do your work, and you will receive a good grade. I found his lectures to be very off topic and all over the place, but also very informative, useful, and interesting. Not for the faint of heart, but valuable for those who can put in the work.

Prepare to spend most of your week reading. The essays are stressful and the literature you are analyzing is really not all that exciting BUT this is the first class I've ever taken that taught me or challenged me. Very difficult but feedback is very thorough and communication is prompt. Clearly a passionate teacher.

I could not think of a more inspiring molder of minds. He opened my eyes to many oppurtunities and methods of thought that I had not yet experienced until sitting through his classes. He teaches well and in a clear manner. His feedback is solid and he is always willing to meet during office hours. He even stays back after class for quick questions.

His lectures seem bland or irrelevant but he throws in comical remarks every lecture. Each essay project is clearly outlined and is an easy A if writing creatively is your strength. Make sure you read what he assigns as It is critical to your essays!

By all means get ready to read! I took this class online after his engl1 and it was difficult. He has weekly discussions, weekly research papers, monthly essays, micro essay questions for mid and final, and a CRRJ that usually becomes extra credit. Easy to fall behind but clear guidelines for all assignments. Slow on fb but has a ton of students.

Textbooks available in online course files; rubric is clear as are assignments. Work is typical for college-level English; LOTS of reading pays off in critical analysis skills outlined in textbooks. Would not take this class w/math, as the recommended study time (min 8 hrs /week) is necessary. Prof responded to emails timely & very helpful.

Took the online summer session, he's very straightforward on grading & Follow the format of the examples he gives & you shouldn't have a problem putting the work in. Not an "easy pass" but you will get better at writing! You can tell he's passionate about what he does which is inspiring. I highly recommend.

summer session-straightforward on grading & follow the format of the examples he gives & you shouldn't have a problem. Not an "easy pass" but you will get better at writing! He's passionate about what he does which is inspiring. You read books so don't wait the night before, lots of thinking. It's not hard, but you put in work.

Honestly this guy is one of the most intelligent people I've met. He has a deeper level of education with plenty of resources to make you a better writer, student, and professional. He might be a genius. Idk but this dude really knows his stuff. He kinda knows so a lot about everything.

The class is easier if you read everything. It will be hard to skim and then write and get a good grade. Though, you do read a lot, so get some reading in over the week if you can. His instructions for assignments may look long and complicated, but he is just trying to be specific. Just take time to read and you'll do well

Honestly one of the hardest classes I have ever taken with the amount of essays and IRPs (essentially mini essays done through formatting). However I found the coursework to be worth it, for the essay topics would go well in a portfolio for transferring. He does go on tangents and you may get stuck from time to time so contacting him is a good idea

He does his best to make a 2-hour lecture worth your while. I learned so much about not just school but life in his class. Yes, its true he talks about Teslas, his honey, etc. but it keeps the class interesting and relatable. He is super helpful with problems even outside the class. He is a teacher that actually cares about his students.

He's one of the few teachers I've met at solano who acted like a normal person. He's cool and freidnly but the volume of work is a lot. If you don't mind working hard take him. Great guy and great experience.

Professor Cobene is a really cool and down to earth. He does give out a lot of essays and they are usually quite long but with that being said he is willing to work with you. If you need a couple extra days he will usually allow it. His lectures are inspirational but don't really stay on the topic of the class, so they are not completely necessary.

Professor Cobene at first seems very unorganized, but after the first few weeks you get used to it. His assignment/essay structures are very clear and if you follow the format, its all good. If you care, he cares and as long as you keep him updated, he is very understanding. It is a lot of work, but every assignment is very useful and interesting

Professor Cobene was one of my favorite professors for both English 1 and 2. He gave the best life lessons and told the best lectures, that were hilarious and relatable. I learned so much from him on a professional level and a personal level, he may seem hard at first- but hes very understanding and kind.

This professor has the kindest heart. His class was the hardest class I have ever taken, but if you TRY you will succeed. I didn't know what I was getting into coming into this class. I'm not the smartest person, but this class was a challenge and I accepted it. He REALLY cares about his students and it shows. Prepare yourself to do a lot of work.

This course was very heavy in papers due every Sunday. I watched my grade rise after the first paper because I was not following all directions listed. After those first few papers, I got the hang of the assignments and was able to do well. The advice I would give to his future students would be to FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. He gives clear feedback.

Prof. Cobene has been the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I underwent some of the hardest events in my life while in his class and he just adapted and has allowed me to take my time. His feedback is A1 and your grades strongly reflect if you followed directions, so my best advice is read! if you want to learn, go to Cobene.

Professor Cobene is what all professors should strive to be like, genuinely. He gives amazing feedback and works with each individual student to make sure they succeed. He cares about each student and understands that some circumstances will come up, and gives every chance to succeed. He is an amazing professor, and an amazing human.

He is a very nice guy and cares about his students but he gives out a lot of homework. You have to read a lot and juggle a lot in his class. Get ready to write large papers too. The thing with his papers though is he gives a very easy outline and tells you basically how to stucture each sentence.

Professor Cobene was a wonderful professor and very intelligent. But his lectures and assignments are very in depth and require a lot of analyzing to figure out what exactly you need to do. Overall his assignments, once you got the gist of it, they helped me become a stronger writer and thinker. If you are willing to put in the work you'll pass.

I will never forget him. Amazing professor.

Prof. Cobene is a caring teacher who goes the extra mile to support students. The workload is heavy, but he provides clear guidance. unstuck study is a useful study tool alongside the course materials. Overall, a rewarding experience.