A very tough but helpful teacher if you meet him one on one.

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Takes time to get used to his style, but in the end things work our well.

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SO funny!!! I didn't find him hard at all, from what I hear he's one of the easier English 205 teachers. He is such an entertaining teacher!

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Funniest teacher ever. I loved the class. I've never outright laughed out loud in the middle of class like he made me do everyday. Totally reccomended

Alot of people like him, and he is funny, but he's very strict. He's one of those instructors where you HAVE to come to class and do the work on time (as opposed to some instructors who don't care). Not a hard class, only 4 essays and a few short stories to read, but don't take him if you're just looking for an easy A.

Good teacher. May seem scary at first but funny. If you want feed back on your paper go to him during office hours. Dont go to him before class or after he gets irritated. As long as you put your two cents in during discussion then you'll stay on his good side. overall liked his class. work was average of a college eng. class

Hard grader...while I would get high A's in other classes on papers, he graded me low A's. I think people will do good as long as they show up, participate, come prepared, and don't insult him. He's not an easy teacher but argues that the real world isn't easy. He is hilarious.

Show up, do your homework (and do it well), and the class will go smoothly. He's pretty funny and interesting. He also provides plenty of feedback on the essays he returns. I took him for English 105 and liked him so much I enrolled in his Mythology class.

I had taken an English class with him and thought he was excellent. He makes you work hard, he is a hard grader, but in the end ones learns to see things differently. Very good at seeing things in texts that ordinarily would escape others.

I took his myth class and English class simultaneously, and he was stricter in the English class. He is unusual, funny and a fabulous teacher. I wish he taught other lit. courses. He is very sharp and shows you how to interpret hard stuff.

Funny teacher, read the text and the class will go smoothly.

Good teaching

Teacher grades hard. May seem intimidating but has a great sense of humour and a very good teacher.

I am currently in his World Mythology class. I had a prior interest in mythology related subjects, however I feel as though even if I did not, he would still be able to keep my attention with it. He is a good speaker. I highly recommend taking HUM 108 with him.

Hes pretty funny and you want have a lot of homework but its super hard to get good grades on your essays

Took World Mythology from him fall quater. He presents the material well, but can be somewhat intimidating. On a personal level, I found him disrespectful and rude, and his grading is tough a frankly not suited for a 100 level class.

he may seem intimidating at first but if u show up do the readings and participate u will do great. took 2 classes from him and got A's. I would agree he grades harder than a 100 level class but it's college. like every other class in college show up do ur work and u will pass. However i have seen students contest grades and he doesn't sympathize

Not a class I would take for easy GPA points, but a great class to take if you want to learn. Will give firm grades and will help you, but you have to show up and keep up with the work.

Great teacher. Grades hard but if you show up to class and keep up with the work. You will do great. He is very funny.

Hmmm, sounds like someone failed - He'll call you out when deserved; he's old school/how it should be. He's not afraid to say what needs to be said, and you'll be better for it. He's not an easy A (oh my, have to work? what a concept!) You have to do you assign., reading and come to class - why wouldn't you, you're in college?! Great teacher

This Instructor is an excellent teacher. Whether you like it or not, you'll learn a lot in his class. He will call you out for being rude, late, or lazy because he actually cares whether or not you learn. Stay on his good side by doing your work and participating in class. Ask scary, complex questions, you'll love the answers he comes up with!

Kumar is a great teacher, do not listen to anybody bad mouthing about him. He may be strict and his teaching style is different but if you participate in class every once in a while and visit him at his office to talk about your essays you will get the grade. He appreciates hard workers so do your work at your best you will get a 4.0 like I did.

got 4.0 for Eng100 and got 2.2 for paper 1(be4 revising) when studying Eng101 with him. I haven't completed this class so i donno what's my GPA in the end. But I highly recommend people to take his class. Teach you how to think better.He's extremely funny, emotional, unconventional. it will be a class that worth remembering in ur college years

Very humorous in class, but he does feel unapproachable. He is very strict on attendance, which was the most disappointing aspect, because he only really reviewed what we were reading. He makes it very clear what you have to do for assignments to get a good grade and even offers chances to rewrite for better credit. He does not humiliate people publicly.

Awesome teacher. will joke around often in class. only have to write 3 essays for the quarter (compared to 5+ with others) and you get to pick from 3-5 diff topics at least. He knows his stuff too. highly recommend.

i think ppl who badmouth this man have to ask themselves what lessons they expect their teachers to teach?To suck in everything straight from textbooks and get good grades?Then are we all better off?Kumar has a wide range of knowledge that give u answers for every questions,even questions he doesn't know.The biggest badass in Edcc.Great teacher

Prof. Kumar is set apart from the common instructor, in that he is able to see individual potential. He compels each student to understand and reach there individual potential. There can be no better characteristic for a true instructer to have. For those who can't understand that simple principle I say, "Fear the Kumar"

Kumar is a tough professor, no doubt. I wouldn't have it any other way, though. If we want to produce top students, we need more instructors like him. Even though I lost my cool once in class, his unshaking firmness dialed me back in, and I'll do better on the third class paper (I am hoping).

If you are looking for a dedicated teacher who can jump start your writing skills, motivate your learning, or increase your vocabulary, Mr. Kummar is the right professor. Even the laziest student learns in his class. Mr. Kummar's class is interesting and engaging with intensive reading and writing exercises. Mr. Kummar is the best.

I have had Kumar for Mythology and English 101. I received a 4.0 in both of these classes and learned more than I ever could have expected. Kumar pushes his students to thrive in the analyzation of texts, writing, and staying on a good schedule for homework. He is an inspiring man with ideas and a teaching style different from other professors.

I want to be better than him

Great teacher, makes you work hard cause it college, tell super interesting stories made the class super fun. He like to mess with students that don't do their work. great teacher for intelligent people(the people who should be in college). he tells you the first day his nickname is gpa killer, its just to scare you.

Kumar was definitely not the easiest teacher ever, but he made you learn things. I pulled an A in his class because I worked hard and asked for help when I needed it. His comments sometimes didn't make sense, but if you asked him to clarify, he would gladly do so. Anyone taking 101 should take it with Kumar. Plus, you get bragging rights.

In the beginning of the quarter Kumar likes to scare students probably to filter out the ones that are looking for easy A's. After a week or so he eases out... His classroom discussions are interesting and he likes to make jokes. As long as you do all the work he assigns, you'll get a good grade.

I had Kumar for mythology. It's probably the most entertaining class you can take. He graded the papers easier than he does in his english classes since it's not an english course. He's a very funny, smart man. He had the class laughing all the time, and he made the subject fascinating.

I have Kumar for my summer Mythology class, and he's been one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's really good at making ancient myths understandable to a modern perspective, and class time is always very engaging. He's also very approachable outside of class, ready to answer questions or just further discuss the things we covered in class.

He won't tell u everything. U have to figure it out by urself. He inspires ppl to to do great things, to go beyond themselves, not like others who make u realize ur limitations n accept it as a fact. A true teacher. I bet ppl who complaint abt him will never get anywhere in life. If oneday, one of those losers does, come n take my $100

I recomand Pranab Kumar as a great teacher. I took english and mythology courses, and I learned a lot from the class. I was 3.0 student in most courses, but I was 2.0 student in Kumar's class. Even though I got low grade from his class, I was very lucky to have him as my teacher.

If u want a prof who'll make u laugh like crazy and u will remember 4 the rest of ur life he's ur guy. If u want an ez class this ain't ur prof he grades tough. Can b aloof and unapproachable + strict but you'll enjoy class if U R not scared ****less of him. I didn't lrn much English but I learned some life lessons jst expct the unexpcted w/ Kumar

Kumar is a really funny guy who makes everyone laugh. His grading is very hard. It is really hard to get an A in his class. If you want a good grade i do not recommend him. Although he was a hard grader i did learn a lot from his class.

Kumar is an amazing teacher who is passionate about what he does and knows how to inspire students and push their limits. Can sometimes seem unapproachable outside of class, but overall a fantastic professor. His ability to make people laugh is effortless and he really knows how to engage his students. Anyone would be wise to take his class.

Very good techer, I highly recommend his class for motivated students.

I took AP English in high school and was expecting this course to be the same. It was not. I received a 4.0 on 2 of the 3 papers and since the 3rd was written in class I am unsure of the actual grade. I know I am a good writer, but know I am not the best. If you know your English skills are poor do NOT take this class!

Kumar gave me a 2.0 on my first paper which I spent three nights straight to proudly complete. The experience was like a hell, and I hated him at first. However, I somehow ended up going to his office hours and asking him for help.I revised my paper according to his advise, I got a 3.6 at the end and loved him. Kumar=frustration but Improvement

I loved Mr. Kumar. He has a style that really fits the real world. He is not afraid to speak his mind or call anyone out in class. He accepts all questions and sometimes we spend hours of class just talking about the world and life. I got a 4.0 on every essay and never missed a point because I put int he work needed.Do the same and youll be fine

I took this class four years ago when I was in running start. I am graduating from UW Business this summer and felt compelled to post this. Rarely have I come across a man who is as inspiring as Kumar.TAKE HIS CLASS and keep an open mind. What he teaches you will challenge what you believe, and make you re-evaluate your life for the better.

By far the BEST teacher I have ever had. He challenges you to be the very best you can be in class and in papers and is absolutely hilarious. I hated going to English until this year and taking Kumar's class. Work hard and it will pay off, and keep an open mind. His class is seriously phenomenal.

He was the best teacher and guide at Edmonds. He helped me improve my writing and as a result of his encourage I am now a student at an Ivy league school in the East coast. What more can I say.

I am a foreign student and was afraid of my English skills. I asked for help, and Professor Kumar helped me with my work and with building confidence in myself. I now attend an IVY league school, and I am very grateful for hard he word with me to help me get my dream. I will always remember him as a great teacher and person.

I took this class last fall quarter through running start, (I am now a freshman at WWU) and I must say, Kumar is by far the best professor I have ever had. He Politically Incorrect, witty, hilarious and very intelligent. I found myself ecstatic to go to class everyday. The class wasn't easy but he will work with you and easily help you do great.

Kumar is a great teacher. He's hilarious and he makes it fun. But he is a very hard grader which is good since he brings out the best in students. Definitely one of the best teachers i ever had.

Very good instructor and very helpful if you show an interest.

I took his 101 class during the summer. Overall he's quite entertaining and very eccentric. He may appear as a mean teacher at first but he's super nice if you get to know him. Do pay attention to his lecture cause all of your essay will come from his lecture. Make sure your English is good if you take his class, because he's a tough grader.

Kumar is a good guy to hang out with, as he gives good advice in life, and you can learn a lot about life through his point of view; however, he is not the best teacher as sometimes he gets very vague on what he wants us to have in his essay. his comments on his essay are easy to understand because of his use of plain English.

I really like the class. I signed up again for another class with him. he makes you think about things that matter.

I took his classes two years ago and still remember his lectures. He can make you love myth! I wanted to take the GREEK MYTH class he is teaching, but i am in another state.

Had his class fall quarter and he's the best English professor I've ever had. I love his accent and his humor is off topic yet makes his lectures so easy to remember. The important thing is to actually try and not slack off and you'll be just fine. He HATES slackers and liars so don't lie and say you did the reading if you didn't!

Class lectures can go from talking about oppression in the 1910's to how great Norway is to jokes about drones in India. In one class. Most entertaining English class I've ever taken.

Kumar made mythology so much fun. He maybe a hard grader, but you will be just fine as long as you read the assigned readings. I put so much effort into this class and eventually I got a 4.0 :) Kumar is a great teacher. He knows whether or not you are trying the best you could to achieve in his class.

I loved this class and the cool teacher! He makes you work for the grade and does not accept lame excuses. In the end, he rewards you with the grade you deserve, depending on the WORK you put in. He does not tolerate weirdos or cowards.

Excellent teacher! I did not do well at first but the revisions and detailed guidelines helped me a lot. He is very strict in his grading but rewards you when you show improvement. Stay away from his class if you are not willing to do the work and show some thinking in your papers.

I like the class and worked hard to get a good grade. The class was not hard but needed a lot or reading and remembering. Students who cannot attend class and do basic college level work should quit school and invent the next iphone or ipad and prove themselves, but that is not going to happen is it? Losers.

I used his office hours almost daily to get help with my 12 page paper., The conference helped a lot, but it is easy to slack off in this class as the final project come at the end of the quarter. Don't expect him to hold your hand if you are not prepared . You are mostly on your own and have to do the work independently, and this is test too.

Hard grader but his topics make you think. He does not like flakes and excuses, and especially students who play games. Lazy students who goof off should not take his class. He is extremely funny.

Long-winded doesn't cut it. Lectures aren't boring, but the tangents can get pretty off-topic to the point of losing interest. Likes to call out students, so behave well! Docks points for using phones or sleeping. Can be funny, & generous with snacks, but if you're easily offended, don't take his class. He's harmless, but can rub people wrong.

Prof Kumar, that one of a kind teacher that comes by once in a lifetime. Love his teaching style, keep a very open mind, be prepared to NEVER assume anything. He's not afraid to tell it like it is, cares for his students on the same token does not spoon feed. Take lecture notes, you'll appreciate you did. Don't offend easily, you'll not survive

Awesome

very funny, but serious as well.

Kumar gives you a good amount of time to complete your assignments and gives great feedback that is actually helpful

Kumar is an amazing teacher who is very insightful and often hilarious. There are only a few assignments total so make sure to stay on top of due dates. His grading criteria is strict but in the end helps improve your writing. Overall a great teacher who helps strengthen your writing abilities.

Expect to do college level reading and writing. My writing improved because of his feedback -- lots of feedback. Gives you enough time to do a good job on papers, allows revision if one is willing to take the time to do it.

Kumar is a very respected teacher at EDCC and has a great track record as being a great professor. He is very clear in his rubrics so it is easy to get good grades if you pay attention to the details. There were only 8 assignments in the grade book at the end of the quarter. Make sure to do all the work or else you won't pass, attendance matters!

He is an excellent teacher and rewards students who do the work, gives plenty of time to work on papers. There is a fair amount of reading but he goes over everything. Scram if you are lazy and looking for an easy grade.

I like his class and the way he talks about what is assigned for us to read. Students who think they know so much should drop the class and go to UW.

Great Professor. Can seem intense at first, but hes just being respectfull by making eye contact. He has a charm about him, he uses it to make the topics more fun and show that they serve a purpose. As long as you do the work, you might even enjoy class.

Kumar is a deep teacher and gives lots of feedback and help if you want to learn. He goes over every essay topic and spends lots of time on the assignments. Can't complain, but he is strict about the work.

I am international and I like his class. He rewards students who come to class and are prepared to learn, NOT ones who cheat and download from the web!

I improved my writing with his advice but he is a hard grader. I am planning to take another class with him. Don't pay attention to the losers who want to get away with cheating.

He is an excellent teacher, fair but strict. I enjoyed his class. Will take more classes with him.

The stories we read were amazing, and the symbolism, irony, and conflict analysis skills he helped us develop are invaluable. Definitely take this class.

I learned a lot of techniques on writing in his class . Only got 3 major essays throughout the quarter, the rest were online discussions.

I loved having Prof. Kumar as a teacher. Even though it was a 2 hr class I could sit through the whole lecture engaged because of his humor and enthusiasm. The class was straight forward and if you did the readings you did well.

Really cool teacher, I didn't care about the class, I just took it to get my degree. If he taught some other classes that interested me I would definitely take him as the teacher again.

Loved this class and Dr. Kumar. There is a lot of work but it is well worth it. It is hard work but he gives you more than enough help. I'd take another one of his classes in a second!

Great professor! Witty, sharp sense of humor and always kept the class engaged. Show up, pay attention, do the assigned reading and Canvas discussions and youll do fine in his class.

I really enjoyed having to be in class with professor Kumar. It was a lot easier than I expected and would take his class again. Currently, I am going to enroll in his Engish 102 class. He is very hilarious and always good at cracking jokes in the morning. His grading criteria is very clear and easy when writing essays.

I actually loved this class! He makes the material interesting to listen to. At the beginning of each class you have a writing quiz but if you do the reading you'll easily pass them. Homework is pretty much reading the books but the books are pretty cool stories, too. There are just 2 mini-essays and 1 discussion each week, pretty easy class!

Dr. Pranab was an amazing teacher. I loved his Greek Myth class. A majority of the content was; read a chapter from this book, and write a discussion on it. It is important to do the work, and the grading is pretty difficult, but cut and dry; if you do the work as he asks you'll do great! Also, he always responds with a comment if you ask.

Seems like he genuinely wants us to learn and he wasnt too hard in my opinion.

Mr Kumar is sometimes misunderstood, I feel like his knowledge of the subject was very good, at times a little critical on points for discussion boards but none the less very willing to work with you to succeed and get a good grade. If you do the work you shouldn't have any issues. Also prepare for the final! Easy if you prepare, very hard if not

Great and knowledgable professor. Helpful and encouraging all the way as long as you do the work. He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor so if you take his class you are in for a good laugh (well of course if you are into that sort of humor). Solid guy all the way.

Very good teacher. Responds to e-mails in a flash. He is strict but fair and gives you enough time to finish the work. Do not expect an easy grade if you are incapable of doing the work.

Dr. Pranab Kumar is a great professor. ENGL101 was difficult but I learned a lot. There are 2-3 discussion posts a week and 3 essays for the year. For posts, you must complete the reading and write a response to it that is quality and lengthy to get full points. He posts PDFs of the required textbooks/readings on canvas so no need to buy the books.

In this class, I learned a lot. ENGL102 is a research-based class, so having no idea how to write a research paper I was intimidated but the structure of Dr. Pranab Kumar's class helped me learn. There is one final paper due at the end but you do discussions and little assignments to help you prepare. Put in the work and your grade will reflect it.

Dr. Pranab Kumar is a great professor, as this is my third class with him. For this specific class, you read four myths (short books), take 4 quizzes, and write two mini-essays. This class one of his easier classes, but you still need to put in the work to get a good grade. All required readings are posted as PDFs on canvas.

After hearing a mutual friend say they didnt like this class I was hesitant to take it but I am so glad I did! He keeps the class interesting and provides different types of material for all learners along with the required text (videos, movies, documents explaining). He is also a very fast responder which was helpful with my essay. I recommend!

2nd class by Dr. Kumar; still great! Tough grader, but if you do the work, and really *try* you should be just fine! Basic class structure: read book chapters, participate in discussion, do bi-weekly quiz, and 2 papers (mid-final + final, 700-ish word paper). Honestly the most time consuming part was reading. Long story short, *Highly Recommend*!!!

Dr. Kumar is a great professor and teaches very well! His feedback on assignments is very thorough and helps a lot when writing the essays. I would definitely recommend anyone interested in English 101 to take his course.

Extremely heavy workload, do not take if you just want credit as he is not an easy professor at all. That being said, his feedback is extremely well thought out and helps a lot with writing your paper. Unfortunately, his grading can be unfair but if you put a lot of thought into your writing you should end up with a good grade.

I think he's a funny guy, he's extremely nice but has a grumpy face so just ignore that. I love his lecture 'cause it's hilarious. There is readings you are required to read before class, but it's wouldn't be that pressuring to do, it's not that long. He might comment a lot of things on your writing, but don't take that too heavy on yourself.

He is sort of a tough grader but really good at communicating his expectations. He's quick to respond to questions and gives lots of examples with his instructions. I would take his class again.

Good teacher but can be a bit tough on grading. Lectures are very interesting and he puts thought into feedback. Very funny too.