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“If you decide to take ENG 101 online, make sure to have him as a teacher”
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suprised to see sad faces. I thought his class was such an easy A. Papers are long but I found he wasn't so hung up on all of the formatting as much as other english teachers. His test are also really easy. I thought the material was awesome and really interesting. You have to like to read!
I took this class online over the summer and it was a great experience. We had 2 write a few papers but he was very helpful. The text was also great and gave you alot of guidance for writing a good paper.
He is a great proffesor and extremely helpful. A great guy with alot of humor and I loved his style of teaching. He pushes you to learn and strive for excellency.
mad chill, alot of dumb papers but hes pretty fair
I thought he is very fair. Alot of work, but he is very clear on expectations. It was my first online course, it was great. I would take him for another class again;.
YOU HAVE TO LIKE TO READ!!!!
I really liked Brodsky although I heard that a few people didn't. He's easy on the papers, doesn't get into tearing them up or getting too technical. Looks like a movie director from LA. The stories we read were also interesting, easy to read. Explains poetry so you get it!
The first day of class he makes it seem like you have sooo much work to do- but it turns out to be much less than you expect. Stick with the class, skim through the reading, and put effort in. He's not a very difficult grader. Good class.
awesome teacher .... easy on the grading .... class was a breeze. i give him an A!!
Such an all around awesome person. as long as you put in effort he will give u a good grade . i would definatley take him again. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
as long as you read the stories throughly and remember the authors names, you'll do great. tough grader for the essays though, so make sure you put plenty of effort into them and you'll do fine. he's very helpful, he tries his best to help you understand whatever you don't get.
I took this course on-line over the summer and would not recommend this to anyone!! There is a LOT of reading. Plus, he's busy with his life so if you have a question it takes a while to get an answer and when you do get one it's usually very short and not very helpful. I personally did not like the guy... Very arrogant.
hes a very efficient TEACHER and great proffesor, but dont take the class if your not serious about learning
He was a pretty nice guy. I took eg11 over the summer online and it wasnt that bad. He didnt give too much work and each module was basically the same thing just different topics. It was my first online class and enjoyed it. Got an A. Do suggest taking him especially online.
The first day he makes you fee like you have alot of work! you always have to do the reading...you have a few tests so that he knows you follow through with reading. He isnt a hard grader but you DEF have to stay on top of your work if you fall behind your going to have ALOT of work to do
Prof. Brodsky was an excellent teacher. I took his class in the spring of '04 and I personally found it very enjoyable. He does expect you to do your work, but he really doesn't make it that hard, and he grades VERY fairly. Plus, he's a NICE guy who will go out of his way to help you out if you're having problems! Take his class if you can.
Will Def help you but you have to be willing do all the work and stay on top of it. Easy quizes and 4 major essays do all of them. He def is an easy grader!
This professor is an a**hole. He demeans everyone in his class making them think they are lower than him. I had a death in my immediate family and he still wouldnt take the excuse, and failed me anyway, and i did the work. I don't recommend this teacher, and frankly I think he should be fired.
I agree with the last post. This guy thinks who he is. He doesnt help his students, and doesn't care what happens to you. All he cares about is his 5 papers through the semester, and doesnt do anything to help you with them.
THIS TEACHER IS NOT A GOOD TEACHER. I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND HIM TO NO ONE. HE GIVES TO MUCH WORK LIKE HE'S THE ONLY CLASS I HAD.I HAD TO WITHDRAW FROM HIS CLASS. AND HE'S NOT A HELPFUL TEACHER EITHER.
I am only translating what the last reviewer was trying to say: "He is not a good teacher. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone. He gives too much work, and thinks that we don't have any other classes to worry about. He is not helpful, and I had to withdraw from the class." Now we all can see why you did bad in an English class.
he assigns a lot of work, but its worth it. he tries to get the best from you n will definitely improve the value of your writing. he expects effort n if u dont give it, then you won't pass. he is understanding n helpful. he lets you go early quite a bit. :) if you work, it will be a class where you actually learn how to write better.
I took Prof Brodsky's class online and although there is a lot of work, I got a lot out of it. If you do all the work you'll do fine. He's really helpful, too. You just have to be willing to work!!! I'd definitely take a class with him again!
This class seems like a lot of work at first but once you start its really not bad. He is an easy grader. Most of the people in my class have A's you just have to do all the work and only miss 1 class or so. (he will drop you if u miss more)
I don't reccomend taking this professor for an on-line class. He is prompt at replying to your e-mails, yet they are usually one word answers and not helpful at all. If you do take him, take him in a class room setting.
Easy A for his online course.
just a jerk about everything. i really didn't get anything out of his class and he wasn't helpful at all.
this professor, put tremendous of work, i mean a lot. he doesn't help you at all.
His class was amazing and his teaching is very clear and understandable. As long as you do the work and put some effort in to your work you'll get an A. He keeps you interested in the work and he is very funny. at times. He always asks for your opinion and is willing to help you with any problems. HE is a great teacher.......
He named his syllabus "Do or Die." That should give you an idea of the amount of work you'll get. Twenty-three students registered for the class but there were only about 9 or 10 actively participating towards the end. And only 6 handed in their final project's first draft. His syllabus could well be called "Survival." I lived to testify.
Nice guy. Helpful and smart! Take him if you like writing and don't mind working. I think its funny that someone who rated Brodsky said "I Wouldn't recommend him to NO ONE." Maybe if you knew how to use the English language you'd do better in an English class. Don't listen to that guy, take this professor!
I took his online course this semester and I found it relatively easy. 3 major papers; 3 tests and discussion work for all 3 chapters. I didn't feel it was difficult at all, and I felt he is a very fair grader. Any email communication I had with him was always pleasent and helpful. I recommend him!
He gives a HUGE work load..and does not explain enough what has to be done! Not an easy grader either- Quiz after every essay writen, you must read the text book pages he assigns otherwise you'll fail- if you miss a day, you miss alot! if you are not a good writer, do NOT take him! however, he always lets out early!!!
I took his online class. There was alot of work but, if you tried he helps if you need it. I would take him again!
Such an easy grader. I didnt even have to try and i got an A. Read the textbook and you get 100. put some effort into the class and it's an easy A. i love brodsky!
I took his online class. His class compared to my other online professors was very demading. He assigned a lot of work. It took him forever to grade our essays and tests,and it seemed like he didn't even read them by the generic feedback he left us. I thought his online class was too much work and I didn't learn anything. I wouldn't take him again!
amazing person.
Professor Brodsky is an amazing teacher and person. I grew in my writing so much just by being in his class. He sincerely cares, and it shows. If you don't care about your craft, don't take this class. If you do, then when you take it you will understand all the rewriting involved. It's part of the process!
He's one of my favorite professors. He really knows how to teach the material and an easy A if you do your work. I'm definitely taking another class of his!
amazing teacher. lesson plans are so clear and to the point. quizzes based on the chapter at the end of each chapter. about 5 essays, an oral report & portfolio.. sounds like a lot of work but it ties into itself really well. i learned alot. if you cant write a paper his class will definately change that. lets out early highly reccomended!!!!!
I took this professor online for Advanced Expository Writing. There was a lot of work to do, but the due dates were spaced out evenly. He is EXTREMELY helpful and if you need to send in something late he's understanding, as long as you let him know. I would definitely reccommend this professor.
Professor Brodsky is an amazing teacher. hes very helpful and if u dont understand something he will keep going over it for u ..there is deff. a lot of work and its very challenging but hes a fair grader n gives u plenty of time for everything. i would deff love to take him again! hes awesome! & midterm n finals r the only tests n their take home!
If you want to learn then this professor is the way to go. he takes his class serious but at the same time is very helpful
An easy A! I wish all my teaches could be like him! He is very clear on everything. Very helpful. He makes us get a textbook online which is cheaper and more convient than a traditional text. 4 essays each with a quiz, which are very easy. Just pay attention and you will do fine. Very Highly Recommended!
He is terrible at setting up a proper online class. He rarely posts feedback and doesn't give a clear online of the assignments he wants done. The only reason why I even know what's going on is because my girlfriend has him as an in-class teacher. DO NOT TAKE HIS ENGLISH CLASS ONLINE.
this guy is the man. coolest professor ever. once he makes his point about the lesson, he lets you go early. easy A definitely
Great professor. Class was easy and to the point. Tells you exactly what he wants you to do on the papers, & tests are just common sense. Gave us 4 papers & 4 tests, no midterm, no final. I failed to do 2 of the papers but passed all the tests & he gave me a B+. He's easy, funny, helpful, and serious.
Took this online and was OK. I got an A but put a TON of time into the class. online English classes always involve alot of writing so no surprise there. The tests take about 2 hours so give yourself time. Overall a great teacher and class.
One of the best professors I've ver taken. Goes out of his way to help you out. We had to write 4papers and take a test on each one (each paper is a style of writing, ex: argumentative, story-telling, research), I only did 2 of them & took all 4tests & still got a B+. Really makes the class interesting & encourages you to at least do the work
Do the work and you will get an A. There is a lot of repetition but it will be so simple by the semester. Professor Brodsky is great and everyone should take him!
He was such a great professor. Didnt answer emails but there was no need for questions once you read the assignment. I took this online, and i only had 4 quizes and 3 essays the whole semester. I got 95 and up on all assignments. Each quiz is from the textbook and very easy. I was so happy i took ENG 102 also for this up coming semester! Easy grade
Simple course, simple outline
Get the books, you wont put them down. Class is easy but he doesn't realize that there are other classes besides his. Not awful thought. One thing i didnt like was all the group work, waste of time really
Professor Brodski is amazing clear, professional and realiable You need to do your work, and show for class on time .He is very helpful and there for you to guide you with any problems that you have with your essay. I highly recomended. It was a pleasure to be in his class.
Most of his Freshman Composition class is writing 3 essays with different criteria, which you choose the topic for. He's very good at explaining methods of writing the different types of essays, and focuses a lot on working with other students, which I liked. One really annoying thing is that he always wants multiple drafts of one essay.
I am in his eng 101 class right now and it is terrible!! he is so strict with the criteria that he wants for the papers. he makes you hand in so many rough drafts with the final paper. we work in groups everyday which isn't helpful at all and is just a complete waste of time!! he does not answer emails!!!
he is best take. Do your work on time and you will get A. Show some development in your essay.
All around amazing Professor. I really advanced in his course throughout my semester with him. As long as you do your work in full detail and your reading, you'll get a good grade. Highly recommend this course with this Professor. )
I'm in his online class and so far I like it. No tests or quizzes. 3 essays, all are 1250 words (5 pages). Weekly 500 word discussions with 2 replies to your peers posts 200 word minimum. Sometimes that seems like a lot, but it really isn't. He's very clear and answers emails asap. Take him for english online if you can.
Took him for ENG 102 online in the Spring 2015 semester at Suffolk. Pretty easy, 500 word discussion post each module with 2 250 word responses to other student posts. There was also a midterm paper and a final which are long but everything else is pretty easy. Everything is pretty clear and easy to understand too. Not hard at all.
Awesome Professor! Took him twice, and I would take again if I needed more English classes. No tests, 2 papers, online discussions. Answers emails pretty quickly. Gives good feedback always, which is nice. I highly recommend this Professor. I learned a lot with both courses I took with him.
I was in his online class. No tests or quizzes. 3 essays, all are 1250 words. Weekly 500 word discussions with 2 replies to your peers posts 200 word minimum. It was a lot, because I could get the point across 50 words or less. Getting your graded assignment took a while. No feedback on essay to help with the next.
I took the online class. It was VERY easy! there are 3 five page essays, weekly 500 word discussions, 2 200 word replies to other posts. It seems like a lot, but this class actually doesn't consume much of your time. As long as you meet all the requirements (word count, page count, points to discuss) you will get a good grade. Definitely recommend
Good teacher. 3 tests, a couple easy homeworks, three 5-8 page essays, one of which is a research essay. Can't remember exactly how long each had to b. LOVES his rough draft and revising process! The three tests are just to show ur understanding of his notes, so study your notes for the tests which are 8-10 questions, about half a paragraph answers
Easiest class to pass I completely recommend him
This class was fairly simple. Discussions were bi-weekly where we had to write a short essay on what we read, there were 3 long papers, and a short book to read. Overall this class was very clear & easy. The workload may seem like a lot, but it's spread out nicely over the semester. I would recommend to anyone taking ENG 102, it's an easy A,
I took Mr. Brodsky's Eng101 class a few years ago. As my first college class, I was a little weary of the workload and overall experience. It didn't take long to become grateful I chose him as my first professor. I wouldn't say his class was, "Easy", but the workload was relatively light. His class will pave the way to sufficient college writing.
If you decide to take ENG 101 online, make sure to have him as a teacher!
Great professor! Took him my second semester and I loved him. If you do the reading and complete the writing assessments, you should do fine.
He made the class get into groups based on gender (If you got into a group of all guys or all girls he would lose his mind and spend 5 minutes ranting about how he didn't want us to get into same-gender groups). Everything about this class was boring and god awful. He said he wouldn't lecture, but that's all the class entailed.
I took his ENG101 online and it was a breeze. Clear about what he wants out of assignments and is lenient on handing papers in late! Doesn't explain why he gives you the grades you get but most likely won't be upset about getting straight As.
Make sure to do all the essays and you will pass.
Professor Brodsky is very clear when assigning projects and what he expects from them. The class is usually a lecture with some group work but i learned a lot that can be used later on career. He makes sure that the students understand what is being discussed and makes time after class for any further questions. My favorite professor thus far.
Brodksy gives great, specific lectures and always provides examples so you easily understand. We have 3-4 papers. Not too bad but a lot of work is put into them but he gives clear instruction on everything. Got an A for every one. Not an easy A tho, dont expect to put no work in. Gives 3 online quizes. No final. Textbook is used.
He was an amazing professor! He gave only 3 paper the whole semester and grades very nicely. He is such a sweet and nice man, would def take again!
I did NOT enjoy having Brodsky as a professor for ENG101. While the essay topics were relatively interesting, when it came to grading, you were basically only critiqued on how well you followed his very strict guidelines and not on how good of a writer you actually are. Not to take away from his character, his class was one of the worst I've taken.
Wasn't the best. Theres a total of 3 essays which he has you create 4 drafts per essay. 2-3 outlines on top of the essays and drafts as well. Get ready to work for an A in the class, I know I did. 3 take home quizzes easy but long and they correspond to multiple long readings in the textbook. Only positive thing is that he would always end early
I liked taking this class online. There are 3 essays as well as discussion questions which aren't too hard and are manageable. The only thing that was annoying was his feedback. He just reposted the criteria for that particular essay word for word and didn't actually leave any custom feedback. My final essay never got graded which was odd. He's OK
Dont take this prof if you dont like working in groups. Almost every class you have to get into groups, and it cant be the same people you were with the last time. You have to write three big papers and a few quizzes. He tells you that hes not going to lecture for the whole semester but he does. only good thing is he lets you leave early a lot.
so OBSESSED with journals! You would have to write one at least once a week and you had to include WAY more information than you needed to. you have to do so much prework before wiring the essays. As long as you do the work you get a 90 for the essays and a 100 for the quizzes. Acts like such a know-it-all, stuck up and douchy.
Hes cool, a lot of group work, only have a few essays and quizzes. Honestly class wasn't so bad. He lets you leave early a lot too, and is very understanding.
If you don't like reading, you will hate his online class. There is so much textbook reading its unbelievable. I love online classes but, his was extremely dull. He does not give feedback at all on discussions and is very hard to contact.
Not that much homework- maybe one assignment every week and a half. (500 words minimum) About 4 essays to be completed for the semester which is not bad. Very easy grader. I took online so he makes you write replies to 2 of your peers (200 words minimum) but you get used to it after a couple of assignments. Overall just buy the textbook and read.
You have to do a lot of work but he is a nice man
ALL YOU DO IS GROUP WORK AND JOURNALS. Requires too much of you for a simple essay, journals in every single class, and all you do is work in groups. Boring lectures, boring assignments, quizzes are a lot of material. If you're not a fan of writing or group work, don't take this professor!
Professor Brodsky genuinely cares about his students understanding of the topics and their success in class. He's always willing to re-explain things. The class consists mostly of him explaining and giving notes. There are 4 essays and with each essay being due is a take home test using the textbook. Class usually gets let out after 45 minutes.
Awesome professor! Very understanding, put your effort into the papers and take home quizzes he gives and youll do fine.
Professor Brodsky is very clear on what he expects, very thorough I took an online class, he has a folder for each module with great notes. I feel like it was an easy class. He responds when emailing and was very understanding when I needed a day or two extension. Would take the class again!
If you want to have an essay folder and a 4 page long test due on the same day. Take this class. He doesnt teach everything, he will make you learn the majority on your own. This professor does not take into consideration that students have 4 other classes to take care of. During the corona pandemic he did not make things easier, only harder.
Professor Brodsky is just great! His advanced expository writing class was difficult but man did I learn a lot! I enjoyed the structure he gave us to really understand these different genres of writing. Going to miss this class!
I'm learning a lot about MLA formatting but it's far too intense. class requires u to dedicate many hours to just this one course. 100% chance won't pass w/o the book. the discussion posts are really strict. min. 500 words, 2 replies to peers which are min. 200 words each, but u must wait 24 hours after ur post before u can reply to anyone else..
Would not recommend especially for English 201. Deadlines are too close to one another and assignments are very difficult. Avoid at all costs!!!
You will spend so much time doing research for your essays and also doing the textbook reading. Run your essay topic by him before doing work cause he might substract serious points just because the topic didn't fit. Might wanna check out LibGen for the text.
He was a pretty nice guy and is pretty fair about grading. If you do good research and format well, you'll be fine. I don't have a complaint.
Really nice guy and fair! 3 essays and that's all. Lets you out of every class 30 mins-hr early! Has "workshop" days where he cancels class so you can work which I loved! Very helpful and understanding of late work! Wish I could have taken him again! But he does ask u to go into small groups often and discuss which I did not like but not the worst
Super nice and understanding. Would take again if there wasn't so much work! Learned a LOT but be prepared to work. 500 min. discussion posts, 2 250 min replies. About 3 essays for the semester with a LOT of work attached to each essay.
This professor is knowledgeable & wants students to succeed but his 101 class is too rigorous. With 3 big papers, 3-5 drafts attached to the papers, peer revisions, textbook reading, & lengthy at-home tests, the workload is intense & hard to balance with other courses. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on assignments.I would not suggest taking him
Professor Brodsky is a pretty nice and fair grader. The class has a lot of writing assignments, but if you put in the work, you'll learn a lot. Using tools like Unstuck AI and the free textbook can really help with study prep.
Professor Brodsky was very helpful and interactive. I took his courses for 2 semesters and they were great experiences both times.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
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