hard, but a good guy to take, worth the challenge.

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Very helpful if you see him during office hoursor in the writing center. Good pace for lesson plan. If you keep up in class, you should be fine.

I thought he stated what he wanted in our papers clearly and was willing to help us. Overall I enjoyed the class more then I thought I would.

This class was challenging and really prepared me for writing at an intense liberal arts school. If you put in alot of effort, he will help you become a better writer. He's a great prof, I would recommend him to anyone, even if you hate writing! (I thought I was a horrible writer until this class)

Very tough grader but fair. Very demanding, and had high expectations for class.

11/12 Great work Patrick.A lot learned in a small amount of time.(YES!)You had a distinctive voice throughout both classes.Passionate about your work,great class discussions-could have used a little bit of proofreading though-presentation DOES count!Selected readings(very good) movies (a little hard to follow) but all in all- an awesome teacher.

High expectations, but it's great. Keeps you on your toes.He can be infureating as far as feedback, but talk with him,he's always ready to help/"discuss"[read: debate] Also, he picks the Dover and Penguin editions of your readings, so it's all quite cheap.He's hard, this entery alone would earn me a...6/8? Plus.he is cute-there it's out,but is he?

intriguing....very intriguing

He did not give out a heavy load of work, his requirements were simple and reasonable. There were no tests. He was funny and knowledgeable.

Great classes taught by a great teacher. Does expect a lot from students and pushes students to grow while in his classes. Not the instructor for students who want to slide by, but for those who want to learn and grow. Great Job, Patrick.

Patrick is very helpful teacher. Especially if english is your second language. just do your assingments and don't miss class . He's not easy as far as grading goes. But he will help you and guide you with your problems.

I took Mr. Walters' class during the summer of '03 and thought he was a pretty easy instructor. We wrote a total of 4 papers with the longest one being 4~5 pages long so relatively all short essays.

Great class, great teacher. Learned a lot about how to watch films more critically. If you go to class and are active in the discussion, you'll do well and you'll have a lot of fun!

I learned more from this writing teacher than any previous teacher that i have had.If you are willing to put in the effort you will learn A LOT from this teacher. Do not take this class if you do not know basic English grammar as he is very picky. You will be learning writing not grammar. Highly Recommended if you are serious.

Intelligent. Humorous. Very helpful during office hours. What more do you want?

he is pretty good, it will be a shock when you first start his classes but after a while you get the feel of what he expects, he is very specific about what he wants from you and he ll keep deducting marks from your paper until you get it right! but when you do.. then its down hill from there just keep it up and he ll love your papers

This teacher is great. He is hard if you completely lack interest or if you already think your writing skills are good enough. I found his teaching style very interesting and helpful. The assignments were demanding but I enjoyed his class.

I had a blast in his Shakespeare class and am taking the second half next term. He inspires and moderates really fantastic discussion, and really makes you dig into the text for extra meaning. And when he pulls in his theater knowledge, it's just fantastic. Absolutely recommend him, hilarious and intelligent.

Great hand talking

He can be a bit unclear when it comes to what he wants out of you in his papers, but is otherwise a really cool guy. I loved my Shakespeare class and the discussions we had as a class. Very knowledgeable, very funny and always willing to help.

I came away with a lot of knowledge from the class, and I like him a lot as a person. That being said hes a huge stickler for formating and will mark your paper down for it. Prefers your papers to be informative/structured writing rather than creative writing, so it can be difficult if most of your writing talents lie in the creative aspects.

My all time favorite professor. I have now been fortunate enough to have attended four courses taught by him. He has made me sad that I have exhausted the possibilties to learn from him. Never shied away from telling you that you were wrong or right. You could change his mind with a strong argument. Forced clarity into my writing.

Walters is a great teacher! He does give a large work load, but he grades on production, which is incredible helpful for beginning writing classes! The first two papers I did received C's, the second two B's, and the fifth an A, and I got an A in the class. I also missed a few days.If Walters can see you are learning and working hard, you get an A.

I took three classes with Walters. The best teacher ever. Actually gives useful feedback.

He was one of the best teachers I've ever had! The workload is reasonable and he really cares about helping you as a writer. He grades based on how well you do at the end of the class, so you're not weighed down by mistakes you may have made on your first paper. His class is just all around fantastic. I highly recommend it!

hilarious and intelligent

amazing

I had Patrick for a writing class some years back. His teaching style inspired a unique enthusiasm for the class and an actual enjoyment of the material we used. I never enjoyed 'McBeth' better and never laughed harder at 'Arnse' in 'As I Lay Dying'. But most importantly still and unbeknownst to him, he inspired in me an enthusiasm for writing.

I hate writing, but Walters helped me through it. The toughest but best writing teacher at PCC. At first his lectures are kinda hard to follow, but stick with it, you will understand as he goes over the same stuff again and again. He will meet with you to help you progress. If you want easy, look elsewhere, you want to be taught, then he's the one!

Patrick will push you to give all you have in your essays. It's not easy, but you do learn a lot.

I took his 115 & his 121 Writing class, so I will say that he is a wonderful teacher I have learn so much from him, he is paciente, helful, good advisor in how to do your work, he get back to you in a quick mannar, he work with you all the way.

Awesome teacher. If you are looking to truly improve your writing skills, this is the teacher for you. He is EXTREMELY particular, but grades on improvement as long as you have been showing up to class. Will lecture some things to death, but you really understand what is expected. Not the easiest writing class, but I'm a far better writer for it.

great teacher. expects you to show up and DONT USE UR PHONE IN CLASS :P he gives great advice on what you need to work on with your writing and will always answer any question you have. Don't be discouraged if you get a low grade at first, he grades mostly on improvement. and when something is 'optional' DO IT ANYWAY! :D

I loved this class! Granted, I can tell his teaching style is not for everyone. He definitely was not easy, so if you are looking for an easy A, do not take his class. I liked the way he explained concepts and focused on what type of structural essays he wanted. It was challenging and he gave great feed back!

I went to rate my professor and saw horror stories, but he was an amazing teacher. I was prepared to drop the class after his rmp, but he took my least favorite subject and made it my favorite class of the term. He was clear, helpful, and encouraging. He wasn't easy, but he prepared you well. I'm signed up for his 122. Plus, NO TEXTBOOK!

Invested in the subject matter, leads interesting discussions. Nice guy, with a good sense of humor. He gives great feedback on papers, and gives them back quickly. He managed the class well. Attendance and getting assignments in on time are crucial to getting a good grade.

This was my first writing class in college (I got high school credit for WR121). We wrote three essays that got progressively longer. There was a lot of reading, and practically daily work needed to keep up. It was hard, but I love writing, and I got a lot out of it.

If you're looking to take an easy writing class where you'll just get the usual A for effort, Patrick isn't for you. If you really and truly want to improve your writing skills and get ready for university, definitely take his class. He's like a drill sergeant and will whip your writing into shape, which a lot of students can't handle.

The course was rigorous. I began the course thinking I was fantastic at writing and he taught me the basics that I needed to improve. I received a low grade my first paper but after finding help through his work hours I improved very well. Hes been an exceptional teacher and wants all his students to improve in their writing capabilities.

The class is tough, no question about that. Walters will frequently have something to critique on your paper and your answers in class. If you do not prepare for the papers, you will not pass. The class is HUMBLING. Be open to criticism and participate in class OFTEN. He has a dry sense of humor and truly cares about students who respect the class.

Great teacher. Made me look at film in a new way!

Was a somewhat difficult grader but since I followed his feedback on my papers I was able to bring my work up to A levels. Very smart and passionate about film. I learned a lot from this class. You can miss 4 classes without affecting your grade, too. :)

I left a review on February 10th, 2021. I am willing to raise his rating to write another because I have more to say. Patrick wastes time in class by asking the class a question, but he has a very specific answer in mind. Remember the confusing rules? If you can't navigate them, prepare for condescension and passive aggressive notes on your work.

I enjoyed this class, it was difficult but I thought it was the right amount of grading. I know other people didnt enjoy it because of the harsh grading, but if you know what he wants and you actually take his notes into account you can do really well on the papers. in person definitely helped with some of the instructions and feedback.

I thought his class was tough but mostly fair. I think he expects you to participate in class and that goes to the grade on your paper to an extent. There are only 3 papers so there are few chances to improve your grade. If you can just get the paper in on time that's really half the battle. It's a difficult class but I thought he did a fair job.

Showed some really cool films targeted to the youthful A24 demographic (me lol). Expects a lot of class discussion, but I found it really helpful for developing tools to analyze film. The more you give, the more you get.

I struggled quite a bit due to my lack of experience with essays. You can tell he's really interested what he teaches and I found class discussion to be enthralling! I was sad to have to drop the class. Did not like that there were only 3 papers for assignments but they were all great picks. He taught me essay writing can be interesting!