funny, funny, funny--a thrilling professor and a somewhat adequate human being

Yes, he can teach--he has that down. But I go to class to check out his suits!

he's so smart, he's so smart, he's so smart...

hardly any homework, just a few papers and a few simple quizes

Also had him for 1A and I liked how he taught the class. You do a lot of in class discussion group work, them you go home and do whatever assignment needs to be done. I like the group discussions, because you get other's opinions. No expensive textbooks!

the guy can teach...my essay writing improved because of him... he is a pretty funny guy and seems like a good guy... he grades kind of hard, but it will force you to improve your writing... no text book so thats good...dont take him if you want an easy A

he gives you couple of options on the topic of your essay but you gotta choose from something he gives you which are all hard to write about... grades pretty hard too... if your not into take an easier teacher

you want to begin by commenting on the suits, but you stop; wanting to be helpful you move on to more eruidte issues: intellectual capabililty, wit, golf handicap. but then you just gotta shutup and admit: one of the best teachers on the planet.

Harper is a challenging professor who says so on the first day. Firm but Fair. Likes to see initiative in the students and will look favorably on you if you show it. class is tough but you are guaranteed to learn by it. Not recommended average students.

Yes, the class was pretty difficult but my writing has improved so much because of him. If you are looking for an easy A, do not take him. But if you really want to learn and have an exciting class, he is the perfect professor!!!!!

I dont like this guy. he seem mean to pepole dont spek english with excelent abilitys. i are ecconomic major from napal and he did not pass me for only reason of poor engrish skill but i get excelents on all other school abilitys but professor harper do n

Tough class if you don't keep up with the work. Had to read 4 books (but enjoyed them all). Make sure you spend a lot of time on your essays, and you should do fine.

extremely nice, understanding, and funny teacher. assigns little work but is picky with grading-ALWAYS wanting you to elaborate on things that need no further explanation. great class though!

very nice and friendly.

He is one of the best teachers I've had, the books he makes you read are very interesting. Harper is a very friendly teacher who cares about his students, he is also very helpful. If you're looking to learn then take him, but if you are looking for an easy teacher then, this is not your guy

He assigns four novels, from medium to over 300 pages in length. If you are a word or lit type, take his classes. If you know you're going to have a lot of essays in the future, take his classes. If you just need the credit, you might want to find a prof who assigns fewer and shorter novels.

Michael Harper is a very good teacher, he makes learning fun and intresting. You will do essays and read quite a bit, but the quizes are easy and don't summarize the essays!!! He will not give you good grades on the essays if they are summarized. Overall a very helpful, funny and easy to talk too.

Great Professor! Best I've ever had! I highly recommend Professor Harper for any class he might teach. He made me work hard and I learned a lot.

well he hardly showed up for my classes, as for quizzes u'd be retarted if u can't pass them. however hes has high demands for his essays

nice, funny, charismatic guy but the class is not that easy. very demanding with his essays, always asking "why?"--you'll find yourself repeating one point in five different ways if you want the a. 4 bks, 1 essay for each bk, detailed quizzes that simply test if you read or not, and the final.

He barely showed up to class which was a little frustrating,but overall still a very nice guy.He is kind of a nerd, but will make you laugh if you let him.He does require you to think a bit- not extremely easy or extremely hard. If you are an A or B student, Harper is a great choice for you. If writing is tough for you, take someone else.

Very good teacher. Lots of reading and kind of hard with essays but very helpful.

I took his class in session 1 of summer 2005. He is a good teacher A LOT of reading but easy, quizes are no brainer. He let us out early probably 2 hrs early but that's in summer. I suggest taking him in the summer.

he's a really good professor. he is approachable and very helpful. when i told him i had a hard time with my resources, he actually lent me a book he owned! really nice. he was absent a couple of times but it wasn't too bad. we still got through the semester fine.

He is excellent teacher and fun to be with. I would recommend his class as it certainly helps to enhance your writing skills. Sometimes he is irregular but covers up quickly. Only thing I was not happy about is the calculation of overall Grades. It is possible that he doesnot consider all the grades of quizes and essays and grades on his judgmnt.

Great teacher. I hated english before I took his class. He is very helpfull if you have questions, accepts late papers if you are having difficulty, and is always available to help throughout the process. Spends a lot of time talking about the material before you have to write about it. I would suggest this instructor to anyone.

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Very fun teacher to take and acctually makes use of the materials fees we all have to pay.

few are the teachers who make the mind tumesce, the imagination frolic, and the intellect grow--and who can do stand-up routines with the best of them; think Penn Gillette with a tad less hair, and you've got the picture of this singular teacher. slackers beware! you have to have a mind (with ideas!) to ace this class.

Good Teacher, learned alot of good technique from him, which will probably carry through all of my college career.

A wonderful teacher! One of my favorites at Mt. SAC! I actually learned how to think about something I read and write something coherent about it. He's a total nerd, but makes you laugh. Just get on his good side early, don't summarize plot in your essays and you'll do fine!

This professor likes to joke around alot and always has a cup of coffee(esp. at 4:oo in the afternoon). But all in all, i would recommend him to take as an english teacher because of the fact that he makes you analyze. Also i like the book selection he has for his students to read...very interesting.

I agree that he is sketchy on the grading,but I think that everyone gets the greade they earned.Hands back stuff SUPER late so if you take him don't expect your first essay back until 3/4 through the semester.Despite this, he is a fantastic teacher and funny guy.You just can't be too uptight in his class.Relax,you'll get your stuff back eventually!

He helped a lot!!! Great sense of humor. He helped me become a better writer.

Grades a little hard.. very easy-going guy and somewhat sarcastic. Don't ever really get papers back, and he doesn't even take roll. Gets pissy when no one shows up to class, but who can blame them? Don't really do much in the class.. boring material.

Things you need to know: I didnt like the class,he is a hard grader,and didnt like the books/movie we had to write on,started out with almost 30 students and was down to 14/takeahint . Other stuff: He is good at teaching what he knows, you leave each class knowing exactly what you need to do, a page of notes on exams, let out early quite a bit.

I had harper for 1A and 1C I loved the class;he made english interesting for me and my writing has improved. Most people think that 5 books a semester(not even 150 pgs in length); along with short essays is hard! i don't think so;yeah he grades tough on essay, but it's for OUR benefit;I am glad that he challenges us and lets us voice our opinnion.

I think that people who take harper need to 1)need to be easy going and not uptight 2)expect imperfections cuz he's human 3) needs to start thinking at college level. i think that people expect free rides and that's why i loved the class. he doesn't give it to you;he challengs you and hey i'm happy with my grades; over acheivers stay away!Not for u

Mr. Harper made me have an epiphany. I had no idea what logical thinking was. His class was hard as hell at first but when i finally got it, it was a cake walk. Got an A+. His class is not about creative writing, its all about ideals and abstracts. There is only one right answer. Kinda like math. If you're not a ponderer dont take him, you'll fail.

Professor Harper is great a teacher. His class is just little harder than other class. I think most student misunderstand his class. He is very helpful guy and he always there for me when I needed him. I think, he just hates those lazy people whoever pretended to be a good student without doing anything in his class. Because he is very tough, so yo

Completely enjoyable class. He is very funny. If you don't understand, ask because he is very helpful.

He has a great sense of humor, so it makes the class fun. THE KEY TO A GOOD GRADE: Follow his handout completely, DO NOT PARAPHRASE, stick to your "solid" thesis, use transitional words at the beginning of each paragraph,and punctuate correctly. VERY IMPORTANT: at the end of each body paragraph, write a sentence that connects back to your thesis!

amazing!!!!!!

This professor is not easy. it is hard to get an a on the essays but he does try and help you if you need help. he is not that hard either. ends class fast because he gives the information needed to start your essay.

He is an awesome teacher. He is fun and teaches what he has to teach.

In all honestly, I learned more from this instructor than I have from other English instructors at Mt SAC. He explained exactly what a paper should look like. Be prepared to do work otherwise don't bother going to college because it's going to become more challenging as you progress. The class was not difficult you just have to pay attention.

he is a great professor. his class actually made me feel like im in college and i learn things in his class that will benefit me as wrtier and through out my education. be prepared to put in work but well worth it!!!

He is a nice guy but he hardly showed up to class. He assigned essays and work but never collected it when he said he would and im not sure if that work was ever reviewed. I dont feel like I learned a lot from his class. If you take his class make sure it is the last class of the day because he cancels class A LOT!!!!!

Hes not exactly the best english teacher ive ever had especailly since he would cancel class alot! he would take about a month to give us back our essays and our homework and classwork would never be collected. It is diffucult to get an A or B on his essays.

This class is easy if you put your effort into it. He is available to review your papers prior to turning them in. He is helpful and flexible with assignments if you need more time.He really prepares you to be ahead in your next class. Harper is a mastermind, and explains to the class to reach deeper in thought for your papers.

The teacher was funny and the class topics changed my way of thinking. He was sick often but if you need help, he was there. Overall I enjoyed writing about topics that I never had stopped to think about. This class brought awareness to me and how we all have our own perception to what American Identity is.

He tells you exactly what he wants to see in each essay you write and writes it down so you can take notes.You do have to write a lot in the class, but he only cares about the final draft of your essay. Overall a good professor, he was funny, and laid back (except for tardiness). Other then that he missed class a lot but it was not that big a deal

he graded reallly hard

He's a really nice and funny guy, but not the best professor. He's pretty straight forward on what he wants in essays, but nonetheless grades really hard. I took the 6 week summer course and he constantly left during class. I don't expect him to be there ALL of the time, but at least for more than an hour at a time.

He was very interesting he has time to help you with papers and has lots of discussions of what he wants of his students. His paper is the final and he is there to help you get an A.

Great Professor! I had him for 1A the first 8 weeks and 1C the second 8 weeks. Got a B in his 1A class and an A in his 1C class. That should just show how my writing improved after taking his class. Yes he is late/absent quite a lot but he's still a good and easy professor and he takes time to try and clarify as much as possible!

A great teacher. Pretty chill and his class go fast but just pay attention and you'll be fine. He's pretty comical and it's been a fun class.

He is an awesome professor, Very helpful and easy. I took him both for 1A and 1C. During 1A he hardly ever showed up but he is very flexible, for example our final was just a rewrite of our first essay. He doesnt make you buy text books he gives out hand outs to save you money. He is hilarious! tends to curse. I highly recommend him

this professor is very specific with what he wants in his paper. He will lecture, give specific directions, and is willing to clarify things so that everyone can understand. He is not a hand holder so if you need help, ask. As long as you do everything that you are supposed to do you should be fine.

He is very straight forward. He will tell you exactly what he wants in the essays. You won't spend more than $15 on textbooks. Final is a take home! We watched lots of movies in class, which we then wrote papers on. I highly recommend him. Oh and go see him in office hours, he will help with essays; his office is amazing!!! you have to see it...

I took Harper spring 2014 for the eight week 1A course, and later on the 1C 8 week course. now let me say, I busted my ass writing those essays. i never received an A. he is such a hard grader. highest i received was a B on an essay. even though he is a hard grader, you will develop better writing skills and know how to pass his class. Take him

i like his class , he has his own style and he knows what he is teaching.

He has a really good sense of humor and I really enjoy his classes. You'll have to read some but not too much. He's pretty tough about grading, but if you ask him questions and make sure you're doing everything right, you're fine. I got an A for this class, and I worked really hard for it.

Took him for english 68 and he gives off quite a funny first impression but later as I learned at 2 weeks in he is such an anal grader and to top that off im more than positive he didn't even teach the right class. I know this because its supposed to be a prep class! Instead we learned about English 1C as so he calls "The Critical Witness" .

Professor Harper was a good English professor because his lectures were clear, we got to see decent pulp fiction type movies to help explain the concepts we discussed and would later write about He would help if you asked after class, but he did have a problem of showing up at his designated office hours. Harper isn't super tough but you will work

Very good teacher, and he is hilarious!! He makes jokes but can also be serious when he needs to. Explains essays well, and offers make up quizzes. He does cancel class a lot which can be a plus for most people but overall I had a great time in his class and would definitely take again!

This might've been a fluke, but I failed to turn in one of my essays and still passed the class with an A. Other than that, the dude's hilariously funny. It's also a very chill class, especially since he ended up not showing up a good number of times, making the work load a lot easier.

If you hate writing, avoid at all costs. That is all you do in this class. Fortunately, I don't mind it and prof. Harper actually makes it as simple as he possibly can. We spend the whole week preparing for an essay and by the time the weekend comes around you have everything you need to easily write the essay. You get to watch some amazing films.

Don't listen to what others say, most people would like it when a professor is late to class; however, usually about two or three minutes late. He gives lectures that go well into depth about the texts that you read and usually lets you out early. He is a respectful guy and as long as you show up and do the work, you wont have a hard time!

If you're looking for a professor who is super laid-back and will most likely cancel class a couple of cars throughout the semester, then Harper is your guy. He takes a very long time to hand back work and his comments don't really help out much . Only take him if you're not looking to improve your writing and want an easy B or C.

The level of difficulty was like any other class. He literally tells you step by step how he wants you to write your essay. Look I am not a smart guy but I get my work done, I literally just wrote my essays they way he showed us and walked out with an A. He's a nice guy. Just do your reading and write your essays, nothing to it.

Harper is such a chill dude. We watched three movies and he explained in detail exactly how he wanted the essays written. He told us when we were having quizzes and what would be on them. I would take him again it's an easy A

Professor Harper is an amazing human being. He is unbiased and opens the minds of those who do not think beyond their thoughts. I highly recommend him. He structures his essays and does not leave you to be lost. If youre a stuck up person with high expectations of people do not take him. If thats the case, hes too cool for you.

Took him for winter. Had an essay due every week but he literally helps you write it in class. Super easy and fun.

Harper is a funny professor and is open to ideas in the essays we write! If you take this professor make SURE it is your last class of the day, he cancels from time to time. We had one book which was very cheap. He also helps us with the writing process of the essays, he goes over it in detail! Dismisses class early, essays prompt is EASY

Professor Harper is such an amazing professor, class is never boring he always has an interesting topic and he bases essays off movies and book we watch and read in class, he is actually super easy to get along with and is pretty funny! I would 100% recommend him and there's no homework!!!

Harper is cool the essay prompts are easy He explains how he wants us to write the essays he literally goes over every texts and even gives a handout on how to write the intro, body paragraphs and conclusion. If you have a difficult time with the class its either cause youre missing on the days he explains everything or youre not paying attention

I failed my first ENG1C but Harper made it so easy for me. He explains everything clearly. He tells you exactly what he wants. You write all your essays in class so when you write your rough draft, you just put all your class work together. Hes super funny, it makes the class comfortable. Its impossible to get anything lower than a B.

Canceled class a lot, to the point where he had to drop an essay. When we did have class, it was a lot of fun. He's very good at getting off topic and telling stories. You will write A LOT of papers and essays in class and outside of class, be prepared.

Has a great sense of humor and is pretty laid back. Hes very straightforward with what he wants, and if you follow his guidelines closely youll do well on the essays. There are pop quizzes, but theyre easy if you pay attention to the material. He wants students to pass, so as long as you show up and do your work its a fairly easy to do well

Professor Harper makes English enjoyable for those who despise it. He is very straightforward with what he wants and wants you to pass. Only way to fail if you put no effort and dont go to class. Great professor overall with a great sense of humor.

best english teacher ever really wants you to pass offers a lot of help best teacher ive ever had

Best English professor. He offers a lot of help and is always accessible outside of class. He gives good feedback and shows you how to put an essay together. Just follow his guideline. He has a great sense of humor. He truly makes English enjoyable. There should be more professors like him. Take him you won't regret!

He is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very inspirational and will often make you challenge your own views in the paper you have to write. He is a pretty easy grader and it accommodating to your needs :) It is an easy class if you show up and just pay a little attention.

Professor Harper is a great professor. He was very helpful during this crazy Pandemic semester. He went above and beyond to help us. You won't regret taking him. He's awesome and does not give too much work like other professors!

Professor Harper's class was do-able. His summer class were consist of essays. I got lucky because Harper thought class was an extra week long. Therefore, he had to cut assignments down and graded our essays easier. There is a lot of analysis required in order to receive an A. His feedback were vague and not understandable, but I just ignored itLOL

Professor Harper is great. If English is your lifes passion, you probably wont be satisfied but its GE class at a JC so it gets the job done. Best part hes very understanding, helpful and doesnt overload you with homework like some other instructors Ive taken, that take themselves and the class way too seriously.

This class was very manageable during a pandemic! Professor Harper did a great job! Cares about his students and is not a tough grader. Do a couple of essays put effort in them and you'll get an A or A+ We need more professors like him! Not so tough on the students because we're all going through difficult times and are trying our best!

He was absent for the first few weeks of the semester but it definitely gave you time to do the readings. Hes feedback on the essays were not helpful, suggest to reach out. From Quizzes to discussion board they were to prepare you for the upcoming essays, try to not miss most of it because it adds up on your grade. Very understanding professor.

Great professor! take his class not a hard grader! totally recommend!

Professor Harper is a caring professor who cares about his classes. Class was not mandatory although showing up will help you write your essays. Essays and final were easy, nothing over 5 pages. Harper was willing to move due dates for students who needed extra time. Im not good at english and passed with Harper. Would recommend!!

Professor Harper's class was really easy. There was not a lot of homework or assignments, and only about 3 essays. He's pretty funny and extremely caring and considerate. Only thing is that he's a little disorganized and not very clear about his grading criteria or what he's looking for when grading.

His work is very straight to the point and the sources are just pdf stories which are pretty easy to understand. Only problem was he took a long time to grade anything and was pretty much absent. Highly recommend if you're looking for a class you don't want to stress about.

Easiset English class I have ever taken. It was online, but there were never any lectures or video. Readings were provided. Mostly short stories or short assertions on importance of critical thinking. Only 3 papers were assigned and he grades fairly. Also if you fall behind just email him- he was very caring and allowed late work. Grades slowly

If your taking 1c to get the class requirement out the way I definitely recommend this professor, you get an assignment every week or 2 easy ones at that, and no need to buy a textbook all class readings are provided for you (short stories). Only problem is that he takes forever to grade your papers.

I took Prof Harper's Eng 1A class over summer and it was probably the best English class I have ever taken. He was super clear with his expectations and was super helpful when he graded or if you reached out. This class was fairly easy in comparison to other writing classes I have taken and his criteria was very clear. Take this class!

He is a pretty chill professor. He is very straightforward on what he is looking for in assignments. You won't need a textbook, he gives out the papers. He also is very flexible with deadlines. There is a lot of reading material and if you actually read them, it's really easy to follow through.

I'm in my third year right now and he is by far the best professor I've had thus far. He's kind, compassionate, caring and is willing to work with you. We had some really good conversations outside of class and the class itself was a breeze, I never felt like not going to class, or that I had too much work for the class. 5/5, loved him.

I absolutely love this teacher. He is a great professor and is very fair with his grading. If I had to take this class again, I would definitely love him being my professor. -Valencia Silva

I was a last minute add on but I am so thankful I took his course. Lots of reading & typing. I took the 6 week summer course but at the end it was worth it. As long as you keep up & stay active on the discussion boards and follow the assignments you are good! Gives great constructive feedback on papers. Always available, great professor! Recommend!

Professor Harper provides clear instructions on what he expects on his assignments. His readings are a bit heavy but very doable. He is also super understanding with extensions and will provide you if needed. Take him!!