3.5

Warren Dittmar

English - Broward College (all campuses)

3.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
33%
Would Retake
138
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

33%

Would Retake

138

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What Students Say

I would never take this class again

ENC1011 - 1.0 rating

Also, get ready for a superiority complex

ENC1101 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

68%

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A: 6
A+: 5
C: 4
F: 4
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
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Ratings by Course

1101

5.0

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PREPENC

5.0

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ENG0021

5.0

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ENCSECT

5.0

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ENGLISH

5.0

AABB

4.0

ENC1011

3.4

ENG1102

3.0

ENC1102

2.7

Reviews (138)
5.0
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ENC1011
Dec 16, 2004

No Comments

5.0
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ENC1101
Feb 9, 2005

Awesome teacher, the classes are very fun. He likes to challenge you and make you think, and widen your imagination. I learned things about myself in that class than in any other. The assignments are very fun (i.e. the movie review, art assignments). If you truly want to learn, take his class!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 29, 2005

No Comments

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2.0
PREPENC
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2005

Very great professor!! Challenges to the max, Brings the best out of your writing skills and learning skills. Works with you so you understand. Best Enlish teacher at BCC!! Would recommend him to ANY one taking prep English or reg. ENC.

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1101
Aug 15, 2005

Very interesting professor. I hated english composition before I had him.I thought he was awesome.I got an A in his class and I wasn't any good before him.

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ENG0021
Sep 14, 2005

Prof. Dittmar is a very good teacher. He explains everything to you so you understand the concept of English. He makes you think and open your mind to not only english but everything that surrounds you. i highly recommend taking him.

5.0
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ENC1101
Nov 28, 2005

Wonderful teacher. Very funny. Makes his classes interesting and his work is very easy. This class will open your mind to many things in life. I advise you to take his class, its an easy "A". According to Mr. Dittmar "take the plunge"..... :)

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ENC1102
Feb 21, 2006

Not for everyone. The professor has a peculiar way of grading work where the student can only guess as to what their grade is. The work IS easy as previously mentioned, but not interesting, personally speaking. This class is not recommended if you're a analytical/logical thinker (you won't enjoy it, trust me). Proceed with caution.

5.0
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ENC1101
Mar 9, 2006

Professor Dittmar was great. He is so easy! Great great teacher. Essays are super easy. He's not the typical teacher with exact formats and such, but rather he is very interested in what his students THINK. Spelling, cursing, and even short papers are allowed as long as you have a point and can back it up. He is so fun and easy so take him for an A

5.0
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ENC1101
Mar 9, 2006

Professor Dittmar was great. He is so easy! Great great teacher. Essays are super easy. He's not the typical teacher with exact formats and such, but rather he is very interested in what his students THINK. Spelling, cursing, and even short papers are allowed as long as you have a point and can back it up. He is so fun and easy so take him for an A

5.0
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ENC1102
Mar 10, 2006

Anyone who give this professor a bad rating is an idiot.Professor Ditty is AWESOME,one of the brightest persons you will ever come across in your life.Never mind is grading style you won't regret taking his class. If you are no good at this subject he'll pick you up.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 6, 2006

This professor brings out the best in you, he is very positive and also very brilliant. His style is very organized and the stories are very relevant to his class themes. You will love to write when he is done with you!!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jun 20, 2006

he is a good teacher he trys to help you out and work with you. lots of projects and research papers. in your writings he wants you to be real personal, he wants to know how the stories we read in class relate to our lives. we touch on interesting subjects like tupac and love etc. very cool. he does give alot of work all at once too...

2.0
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ENGLISH
Jul 27, 2006

he wants you to write like a proffesional ..I don't like him ...he should give more extra credit

4.0
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ENC1102
Aug 12, 2006

The class is extemely easy. All you have to do is show up and contribute. He is a liberal leftist...but it's tolerable.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Aug 13, 2006

Greatest english teacher at bcc north campus. You have to work for your grade, read a lot, do research paper and etc. Do whatever asignments he gave , and you'll do fine. If you follow all instructions you'll have an A.

5.0
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ENC1102
Aug 19, 2006

ONE OF THE BEST KEPT LITTLE GEMS AT BCC. What a wonderful professor. Take him and enjoy your good grade. Do the work and an A is there. I wish I could take him for other classes. He really is the best professor I have EVER had.

5.0
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ENC1101
Aug 26, 2006

he is very nice. his class is not to hard if you do the assigments. if you do all the work, like research paper, movie review, etc, you would get a good grade. he is good

2.0
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ENC1101
Oct 25, 2006

HE FORGETS TO GIVE ASSIGNMENTS, FORGETS TO COLLECT THEM, HAS NO IDEA WHERE EACH CLASS IS. AND HE ALWAYS ASKS THE CLASS IF ANYONE HAS A 'BURNING QUESTION' ...no one ever does, just akward silence. AND IF SOMEONE ASKS, HE REPLIES WITH A SMART $#@ REMARK. ...in my opinion, waste of time. he doesn't show up a lot! which sucks for an 8:00 am class.

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ENCSECT
Nov 7, 2006

Best English Teacher

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ENC1101
Nov 8, 2006

just do your work, you will get an A, do your project and stuff. you'll be fine.

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ENC1102
Nov 16, 2006

Very good teacher. helps u if you need the help..class is fun to be in and the work is easy..jsut show up to class and do your work and you will receive the grade you deserve.

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ENC1101
Nov 16, 2006

Extremely great teacher! Class had alot of assignments but he gave you enough time to complete it... He gave you the grade you deserve... would definitely tell any1 to take him...

4.0
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ENC1101
Nov 24, 2006

He's funny and nice but the class is a joke if your major is English. There are several assignments and their very easy, do the work and you'll do well. I'm annoyed because I feel that I'm not learning much and the class is a waste of time. He never leaves comments, corrections, or criticism on essays which is horrible for those who want to improve

5.0
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ENC1102
Dec 8, 2006

Warren Dittmar is one of the easiest english teachers ever. He has alot of discussions and group work. We didn't have a midterm but we had a final in which we just wrote a paper on a book that we read. He was a easy A.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 2, 2007

i secretly had a crush on mr dittmar :D

5.0
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ENC1102
May 11, 2007

very good teacher and he makes his course interesting. wish u have good classmates and you will not wantto leave his class

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 21, 2007

This is my third try at ENC1101. I never was successful due to the professors. Professor Dittmar was the nest engish teacher I have had yet. His assignments are fun and loves participation. He has a "cave wall" grade which counts towards your participation grade. He works with your schedule too. You will learn how to write well in this class.

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ENC1101
Jun 23, 2007

I really enjoyed his class. He is very kool and he tries to get along with his students. He will answer all questions you may have and he is easy 2 talk 2. I would recommend him 2 anyone!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Jun 29, 2007

BEST ENGLISH TEACHER AT BCC I TOOK HIM FOR ENC1101 AND 1102! EASY "A" IF YOU SHOW UP TO CLASS.

5.0
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ENC1102
Aug 27, 2007

Prof. Dittmar is awesome. He is very easy to talk to and will help in any way he can. Speak up and participate, even if you are shy, it will only help your grade. Assignments are fine, nothing that is too stressful. I took him for a 6 week summer class and still did well. If you have a problem, let him know!He's the BEST!!!

5.0
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ENC3227
Nov 13, 2007

He is a very down to earth teacher. He grades you own how you express yourself through words. I learned a lot about my self in this class.

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ENG1101
Nov 28, 2007

Proff. Dittmar has a great background and is very intelligent. His grading scale is based on your improvement and the class can be silent at times, but for the most part if you do what is ask the class is very enjoyable. I personally found the class to relate to life and learned more about myself. Thanks proff.

4.0
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ENC1101
Dec 17, 2007

Is a good teacher his class is easy and alway tried to help everyone hardly take attendance

5.0
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ENC1102
Jan 15, 2008

Dittmar is a little out there, but he wants you to learn about yourself and to always do better. There are themes in his class. Always try and stick with them. He really will push you further than you even knew you could go. I really enjoyed his class. Take him You will not regret it. There is a lot of material, but do them and you will get an A!

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 3, 2008

I absolutely loved him! You have a lot of writing to do but he grades you upon though process and not grammar. He wants you to get something out of his class and life and really does encourage his students to do well and live proactive lives. The people who gave him a bad review are idiots and shouldnt waste time and money attending school.

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 6, 2008

Absolutely the best teacher ever. He is very nice and helpful. We had a lot of fun in his class. There arent many papers to write but we had to do a group presentation on an Author. Other than that there really was no work to do

4.0
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ENC1102
May 12, 2008

This class is easy. The big thing are your journals; you'll do about 2/3 of your assignments in them. He collects the journal once at the end of the semester. ALOT of class discussions. Has a burning question segment for the first 15 minutes of class. I can remember about 2 or 3 classes where I didn't pick up a pencil, just discussion. Take him.

5.0
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ENC1102
Jun 22, 2008

He was the best teacher I've had in college. Very motivational and interesting.I took him for 1101 and 1102. I love Mr. Dittmar.

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ENC1101
Jul 5, 2008

great teacher, easy work. as long as u show up and try u'll get an A. im def taking him for 1102

5.0
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ENC1101
Aug 11, 2008

Hes a great techer. I learned a lot about life and writing. Easy class as well. Its a lot of fun!

4.0
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ENC1101
Sep 3, 2008

Very interesting person. At first I thought it was going to be a nightmare there in his class, but I ended up liking it. He makes you think about life and I am very glad a took him, was very helpful. He gives a lot of assigments to do, but try to do them all, and you'll be ok. Got an A, but I wouldn't say it was easy, however will take him again.

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ENC1101
Nov 19, 2008

My fave. teacher so far. He teaches things that you will actually use to become successful in life. He grades you based on the progress you make throughout the term. Class participation is important to him. I would highly recommend Prof. Dittmar.

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ENC1101
Dec 6, 2008

he is such an awesome person even though i think he's confused about what he's teaching (i think he thinks he a psych prof) his class is VERY EASY even though you have a lot of journal assignments and books to buy

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ENC1102
Dec 16, 2008

His class is the easiest class ever!!! If you want an A take him. All we had was 1 test and 1 final. We had like 8 things we turned in. We only wrote 2 essays. He is great!

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ENC1101
Jan 3, 2009

He is a very, very radical liberal who does not like his views questioned. If you think for yourself and refuse to agree with his view, you will do poorly. He spends the great majority of class time talking about himself and his political views, allowing little time for actually teaching writing skills or anything truly related to English.

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ENC1102
Jan 5, 2009

very well educated professor,take great pride in his students writing and also prepare you to be an excellent writer. very easy class, grades depends on the questions you asked during the burning question period of his class. i took his class and got an A. he his a wonderful professor and i guarantee, you will NOT fail Thank you professor!!!!

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ENC1101
Feb 23, 2009

As a person, he is a great person. As a teacher, I don't think is the kind of teacher you need if you want lo learn abou writing. he motivates you to do your best no only in class but in your life. He has a very liberal ideas and thinks that he is alway right. Take this teacher if you don't need to learn how to write and just want to spend time tal

3.0
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ENC1101
Jun 15, 2009

Very nice professor but way to much work..if you dnt mind writing an essay every week then this is the perfect class for you..He does spend most of his time talking about things not related to english and he assigns home work every class period if you take the class make sure your a well organized person who loves to do work on top of more work

2.0
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ENG1102
Aug 2, 2009

pretentious, narcissistic, weirdo. made us watch a shakira concert video and write a paper detailing how we could use it to better our lives. first 15-30 minutes of each class were dedicated to asking him questions about his life and his opinions. he says he has fans. and that if students at BC don't appreciate his genius, he'll move to europe.

3.0
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ENG1102
Aug 2, 2009

looks exactly like gene hackman.

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ENC1101
Aug 6, 2009

best teacher ever

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ENC1101
Aug 14, 2009

i dont know why people say he doesnt teach you writting, it is true he spends most of the class talking about "life", but with all the homework, how wouldnt your writting skills improve??? practice makes perfect! took 1102 with a another proffesor who wouldnt give me anything to do, and didnt learn anything! i should have waited the fall for Dittma

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ENC1101
Dec 10, 2009

GREAT PROF. HE'S OPEN MINDED, WELL ROUNDED. THEIR ARE A LOTS OF REASONS BEHIND HIS LOGIC. THIS PROF. IS NOT FOR SUITABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO GOES TO SCHOOL JUST TO GET A DEGREE; ITS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO LEARN & WANTS TO APPLY WHAT THEY'VE LEARNED TO REAL LIFE SITUATION. THERE IS A LOGIC WHY HE SHOWS ALL THESE MOVIES. THE ? IS DO U UNDERSTAND IT?

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ENC1102
Dec 29, 2009

Lots of homework and essays. Attendance is required but if you do a majority of the work and write good essays you will pass with an A. Journals and beginning of class questions are annoying but it kills time.

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ENC1101
Jan 6, 2010

He is an amazng teacher. Very open minded and loves participation. The homeork is all fun and as long as you attend class and attempt the work you will get an A. I learned so much without trying i love his class he is an amazing teacher and very knowledgeable.

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AABB
Feb 15, 2010

This class is a complete waste of time. It has no relation to English what so ever and if you are actually trying to learn then find a different teacher. Most of the time is spent asking him burn questions that are mostly people asking his opinion on stupid subjects. When he isn't answering random questions expect to take notes on a random movie.

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ENC1102
Apr 24, 2010

There are a lot of books assigned and you do go through each one of them. The book elements of style is the most usefull in sentence structuring.

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ENC1102
May 4, 2010

I enjoy this class a lot. If you want, a class that teaches you about yourself take this class. Mr. Dittmar is an AWESOME Proffesor. It's an Easseeey AAAAAA.

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ENC1101
May 9, 2010

He is the best!

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ENC1102
Jun 23, 2010

Thought he was a awesome teacher! Does assign alot of work, but it's easy. Had fun. Creative with his work assignments. Easy A

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ENC1101
Jul 20, 2010

His grading Scale Consists of Good, Very Good, Excellent and Bravo. Not sure that he even read any of my work. First assignments where out of a book written by Chuck Norris.Hes a great guy and might have been a good teacher at one point but I would have to say he is past his prime. From my experience i would say he thinks he is a self help teacher.

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ENC1102
Aug 27, 2010

This is my first post on this site. Just had to say this was the best teacher I have ever had. I loved going to this class and had such a great time. I wish every class was as fun. Another fun fact... It was a Saturday class!! So that should say enough right there.

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ENC1102
Nov 3, 2010

Took Dittmar for Enc1101&1102, he gives ALOT of homework that do not have due dates. He makes you read about 3-4 novels and his final is detailed questions about the books. If you do not like reading novels that are extremely boring don't take his class. Other than that I got a B in 1101& an A in 1102. He is very differerent than most profs.

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ENC1102
Nov 3, 2010

Took Dittmar for Enc1101&1102, he gives ALOT of homework that do not have due dates. He makes you read about 3-4 novels and his final is detailed questions about the books. If you do not like reading novels that are extremely boring don't take his class. Other than that I got a B in 1101& an A in 1102. He is very differerent than most profs.

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ENC1102
Nov 21, 2010

I have him this semester for ENC1102. His class is more about life then about english. His assignments are very fun and creative. He does assign a lot of work, but it's easy and he doesn't mind if you turn it in late. As long as you put some effort in, you should get an A easily.

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ENC1101
Dec 3, 2010

If you are a person who likes to know what their grade in the class is before the semester is over, do not take this professor's class. He grades with 'good+', 'very good', 'excellent' and more. Also he is disorganized and doesn't follow a syllabus so there are things on the tests that we didn't go over.

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ENC1102
Dec 7, 2010

If you have a life or other classes do not take him.WAY TOO MUCH WORK!He tends to forget the assignments he gives you.He tells you they are due next week but you can turn them in later.About a couple essays due every week, plus journal entries 3 times a week.2 Oral presentations. one test,a midterm & a Final.DON'T TAKE HIM IF YOU HAVE OTHER CLASSES

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ENC1101
Dec 17, 2010

You will have a lot of books and do a lot of reading but wont learn much about english. His work can be a pain but he doesn't give you grades except good, great, etc.He'll rarely say when something is due you just have to guess He asks you what you think you deserve and that is what you get. I skipped so many assignments, asked for an A and got it.

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ENC1101
Dec 17, 2010

This professor is very disorganized. He doesn't follow a set syllabus, so there are often things on tests that were never gone over in class. He uses many books and you need to memorize every little detail in order to pass the tests.

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ENC1102
Apr 19, 2011

This guy is a good teacher. He enjoys teaching and talking about what he thinks of life. No way to know how you are doing in the class exept for your own effort. and DO expect to do A LOT of work, exesive work actually that each take more than 3 hours to complete. I liked him a lot at the begining but then he started to give to much work.

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ENC1102
May 22, 2011

Professor Dittmar is the best professor! He's seriously my favorite teacher so far! You get so much out of his class. Take him you will not regret it! Yea his class is a little hard but as long as you pay attention and read you'll be totally fine. His tests are easy but if you don't do good on them, it hardly affects your grade, TAKE HIM!

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ENC1102
Sep 25, 2011

Never seen another english course taught like this. It is more about teaching leadership rather than english.Numerous short film and documentaries are viewed and you must make journal entries. Ridiculous amount of entries for current events and your thoughts and if you fall short in this area....you fail the course. Also silly tests that we fail.

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ENC1101
Oct 5, 2011

one word. AMAZING! Take professor Dittmar. This class made my life better, I loved his class! Do all the assignments and you'll get a guaranteed A :D

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ENC1102
Oct 11, 2011

I absolutely do not like this man. Something is mentally wrong with it, it has to be. He is a nice guy he just doesn't understand that he cames to school to teach ENGLISH. Not current events, or violence, or drugs, and expecially NOT creativity. I dread each time cumn to class n since my class is @ night, i have to spend 3 hrs wit him (no break)...

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ENC1102
Dec 12, 2011

...I just have so much to say i had 2 split it n 2 sections lol. But seriously, i cant wait til this class is ova! Dnt listen to these ppl. This man is not normal! Please i beg of u, spare urself so u dnt hav 2 b lyke me. If u r signed up drop it b4 u hav sleepless nites and constant headaches. Just wish someone warned me but now its 2 late...

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ENC1101
Apr 25, 2012

First off i loved this class ,it was great.For all the people who say its not about english,obviously failed/lack of effort.If u want to learn how to right an essay go back to high school because you should have learned it there.College is called continuing education for a reason.If you like a teacher who cares&makes life seem interesting take him.

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ENC1102
Apr 26, 2012

Professor Dittmar is a true inspiration, if you are looking to just get a grade he is not the guy to go to. But if you are in school to expand your knowledge and improve yourself as a human being... Well, he will give you all the tools you need... His class is not just about English, is also about what we need to do in order to become succesful.

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ENC1101
May 16, 2012

This prof. has good nd bad things about him...good thing is that some of the videos he shows in class teaches you that anything is possible and if your life is heading the wrong way its never too late to turn it around the bad things is that some of the essays r stupid lol wat im trying to say is if you absolutely have no (continuing my comment)

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ENC1101
May 16, 2012

...choice (like i did) then take him but if there is a better prof that teaches this class plzz dont hesitate to pick then over this guy...overall hes a nice guy i will i could be nice but i really didnt learn anything other than knowing that anything is possible...if you need the BOOKS nd other things i have then email me sainga @ mail.broward.com

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ENC1102
Aug 2, 2012

He's a great professor. It is a lot of work but while writing the essays you'll learn a lot about yourself. My favorite was the mirror essay. Take his class, do the work and it'll be worth it.

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ENC1101
Aug 27, 2012

Mr. Dittmar is the most inspiring teacher i've ever had, i not only learned how to be a better writer, but also how to be a better person! i discovered a lot of things about myself. he is an awesome professor, i took creative writing and enc1101 with him and cant wait to take enc1102!!!

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ENC1101
Sep 12, 2012

An "A" professor and a great person. He is really concern about what you get out of his class, he wants you to be a better writer and at the same time he wants you to be a better person. He gives a lot of homework, but he is conscious that everybody has a life, and he does accept late homework. Take him!

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ENC1102
Nov 10, 2012

Excellent teacher! I would highly recommend his class. It's very rare when you enjoy the opportunity of having a professor teach you more than what's in the book. He will inspire you to do things with your life, to achieve goals, he will motivate you!

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ENC1101
Nov 20, 2012

this guy was supose to be teaching english and all i have heard from his is self analysis, motavational speaking politics, mental journy trip, and random conversations that have nothing to do with the class

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ENC1101
Nov 30, 2012

Nice guy, but the class had nothing to do with english most times. Writing essays on how Shakira prepares for a performance, and what we could take from it to improve our lives. Funny guy, boring class, most material had nothing to do with english

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ENC1102
Dec 4, 2012

Nothing like your typical English courses, he makes the class fun and exciting. You learn without the structured textbook approach most proffessors push on their students. I would take him again. I enjoyed the class and the material was actually interesting. There's many ways to teach and ecourage learning and he does just that.

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ENC1102
Apr 27, 2013

from day 1 you will NEVER know your grade or where u stand(huh??)yes correct, for every assignment you hand in, will consist of good+,good-,good,and bravo's. letter grades DO NOT EXIST FOR HIM! you have to keep up with 3 journal entry a week! even if your not a journal person like me. absolutely NOTHING TO DO WITH ENGLISH more about(READ MORE)

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ENC1102
Apr 27, 2013

.....more about inspirational topics of life and your journey through it. my class was a 1 day a week class so 4hrs and he gives absolutely no breaks although he will disappear for about 10 min each class(wow) he wrote his own book he made mandatory for his classes so you would have to purchase it does it have to do with English? lol not at all!

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ENC1102
Apr 27, 2013

horrible he gave us a choice we had 2 more week of class where he assigned us to read Richard 3d(very complex and confusing book by the way) there was no way we could comprehend that thing come our final it was either take our final that next week(limited study time)or come the week after our cut off date. which do u think the class was forced into

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ENC1102
May 19, 2013

Not your typical class. You use a lot of books, there are a lot of videos, you keep a journal, there's A LOT of work involved, but I didn't turn it all in and received an A. Seems more like a motivational class..very frustrating at times, no syllabus. He mainly wants to know you learned and you're trying to succeed, and you'll get a good grade.

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ENC1101ENC112
Jun 11, 2013

This professor takes the time to actually TEACH. The lectures are interesting and so is the course material. One of the most influential professors I have taken. I go to FIU now but I took him in 2010 it is a breath of fresh air to have a prof that enjoys teaching & wants to see you succeed. Take this course ad actually learn something

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ENC1102
Jun 11, 2013

I don't know why there are negative comments, this professor was great. if your not ready to be doing college level work then do not take the course. welcome to college folks, where you study & read etc lol! but seriously he isn't hard and the class is pretty interesting

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ENC1102
Jun 13, 2013

Professor Dittmar is not your typical English teacher. He teaches you about your life and how to improve on being a better person and getting ahead in life. His teaching skills are definitely outstanding and all his lessons are interesting.This is an English class and a college course,so be prepared to write and read a lot. Highly recommended :)

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ENC1101
Jul 26, 2013

Warren Dittmar is single handedly the wort English professor I've ever had. He is not clear about his grading system at all, most of the class is focused on self improvement rather than actually writing a good essay. The exams are 5 to 6 essays on things you've discussed during class, but he doesnt give a study guide or a syllabus for the class.

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ENC1101
Sep 17, 2013

If you want to learn about how the law of attraction will help your life then he is the man. If you want an education look somewhere else.

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ENC1101
Sep 23, 2013

This professor should teach other subjects not English, otherwise he is a good person.

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ENC1101
Dec 8, 2013

Very atypical English course, although I highly enjoyed his impromptu way of running the class. This professor cares more about his student's success, their drive, and really achieving that goal that made them attend college in the first place! He will accept late work, and give you one-on-one attention when you need it. Great professor!

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ENC1102
Apr 14, 2014

Warren is out there so don't expect a cookie cutter teacher. Though he wont teach you exactly English he'll open a portal to yourself you didn't know was there before. More like psychology/self improvement than English. If you want to be a writer or love to write take him!!! You'll definitely use your skills. Very impacting you'll never forget him

3.0
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ENC1101
Apr 23, 2014

In the beginning of the class, I DID NOT LIKE THIS MAN. He came of as arrogant. One should choose this professor based on their likes and dislikes. He doesn't necessarily teach you on what you would think (like how to write an essay, research paper or etc). Instead he general speaks on life and and how to look at things from a different perspective

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ENC1101
Jun 20, 2014

He is a pretty easy going guy. He expects you to think outside the box and grades you harshly. Your grades are based on your essays. His directions though are very confusing as to what he wants you to do.

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ENG1101
Sep 4, 2014

I've only had two weeks with this guy and I already hate him. He gave a great first impression and I was really excited until now. He's very rude and condescending to all of the students and proceeded to make fun of people. I don't recommend him at all.

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ENC1101
Oct 30, 2014

He is a really nice and inspirational guy, but for English being my worse subject, I found his lack of direction and guidance very troublesome. He treats it like a creative writing class not Enc1101.

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ENC1101
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2014

I enjoyed having professor Dittmar for ENC1101. He is a great professor who is honest with you. He gives you the grade you deserve and he could tell if you are struggling or you just really don't understand. I would deff take him again because he is unique and make you think outside the box.

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ENC1101
Mar 12, 2015

Teachs as if his class is a philosophy class rather than English, he shows a lot or films and talks about art rather than grammar, punctuations and writing . Also He cares entirely too much about where you sit in the class! He seems like a decent teacher but he's arrogant and thinks he knows everything! The class may confuse you little.

2.0
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ENC1101
Grade: B-
Aug 16, 2015

Like, in lifeMr. Dittmarr is "sink or swin." He teahces english like if he was showing you how to knit a quilt together. He taches you to weave many seams of thoughts together and it's supposed to coalesce into this complete thought. For example here's a painting, and he'll ask "How does it speak to your soul?" What is that? Do not recommend

5.0
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1101
Grade: A-
Oct 15, 2015

He is the best professor I ever had. In his class you learn not only English but about life, business and the whole world. He is incredibly creative in making his classes interesting and informative. He is very understanding and if you are behind on your assignment he gives you more chances to bring it in - Highly recommended

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EC1101
Grade: B+
Nov 10, 2015

Great Teacher. Very helpful and inspirational. You will learn a lot more than just writing. He will teach you good skills for life.

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ENC1101
Grade: C-
Dec 20, 2015

Difficult class. More like Philosophy than English. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU'RE NOT A GOOD WRITER. Gives general pictures to write 3 paragraph essays on & grades very tough. However, you will learn many needed life lessons.

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ENC1011
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2015

Difficut class. Hard to get an A but He talk a lot about philosophy then English.. Not boring but hard

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ENC1102
Grade: F
May 2, 2016

THIS PROFFESOR IS THE WOST PROFFESOR I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE! HE DOES NOT TEACH AN ENGLISH CLASS HE TEACHES A PHILOSOPHY CLASS. ALSO HE WANTS TO MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH THE MOST UNSUAL THINGS. FOR EXAMPLE HE MADE ME CONNECT HEMMING WAY WITH A WASHING MACHINE. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS TRYING TO TEACH ME. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

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ENC1102
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

Enc1102? More like creative writing. Everything you read on here is accurate. I am not a disgruntled student, but Prof. Dittmar is hands down the worst teacher i've had in years. His class is all about finding your inner creativity, very self-help, almost like a giant group therapy session. He gives a lot of HW, to the point where you can't keep up

3.0
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ENC1102
Grade: F
May 9, 2016

Expect a lot of writing, reading, and exams. You must have two questions ready for him every time you see him. I never understood why he did this nobody in the class asked interesting questions, and it's not like he knows the answers to everything. The essays I wrote, the short stories i read along w/his book were for nothing. I have to retake 1102

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ENC1102
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

While it is true that you have to work hard for your grade, Professor Dittmar challenges his students to improve their writing and themselves - this IS a composition course. For those looking for an easy A this class is not for you. For those that want to learn and improve their writing, creativity and critical thinking skills, take him!

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ENC1101
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Dittmar was GREAT. Although he gave a fair amount of work (3-4 assignments a week), and expected high quality, as long as you improved and put effort it, he was happy. He was inspirational, easily accessible, and just a great guy. I look forward to him again. Future students: only get the short stories book- you don't need the others at all

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
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5.0
ENC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would never take this class again. He lectures all class then at the end gives you homework which will be an essay on a picture and questions about a short story. He teachers Enc1101 on a masters level. His midterm was extremely hard and I know that his final will be even worse.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1011
Grade: F
Dec 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I would never take this class again. His lectures are very unhelpful. Even if you do all the work he doesn't care if it's not the way he wants it.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
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ENC1011
Apr 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class seems more like a philosophy class rather than an English composition class! We have to write an essay EVERY WEEK and do a reading assignment every week too. His lectures are extremely long and boring. ALSO do your MYLABS he told us that it was a "tool" we could use. BUT I JUST was told near the end of semester that its MANDATORY!!

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2017
Would take again

He does give quite a bit of homework however you CAN turn them in whenever as long as it isn't the last week. He gives lectures on how to write and about life. You honestly you learn a lot from him and he is a very fair grader he doesn't like giving under a C. You have to try to fail.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
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ENC1101
Grade: A+
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He was a cool teacher and very inspirational; he doesn't really teach English as much as he teaches about art and opinions. Worth taking but only for ENC1101.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
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4.0
ENC1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Unclear instructions on all of his essays, making this ENC1101 class more like a creative writing class; even without instructions for essays, he is likely to give you a poor grade. His lack of use on gradebook/D2L/ and his email make knowing due dates/ your grade/ and overall class grade unknown. Also, get ready for a superiority complex.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
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ENC1011
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

At first I really did not like Prof. Dittmar, because he was very unclear on his expectations for us. As the class went on, you begin to understand what he wants. However, now that i am in 1102, my prof is expecting me to know that I did not learn. DONT TAKE UNLESS YOU WANT TO TAKE HIM FOR 1102 WHICH YOU PROB WONT AND DO YOUR MYLABS!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1102
Jun 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Get ready to do homework and watch videos to answer questions. The test are paragraphs that you need to write. Oh and make sure you ask questions because he will ask like 40 times. Enjoy

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1011
Grade: C
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Honestly he is extremely forgetful, never answers your questions, regret taking his class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1011
Mar 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is so biased on his views. He puts his liberal views into his curriculum and puts it into our tests and has us testing with those views. Literal videos about people trash talking President Trump and all the left side ideas and saying its the correct way and making us take notes on it. It is not right!!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
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ENC1102
Grade: C
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst teacher I ever had in my entire school life. He isn't very clear on any of his instructions. Emails the class our homework over the weekend. He makes you purchase the book for class and his personal book that is mediocre at best. Tests are based on things he says in class. None of the material is anywhere related to writing. Dont take him

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
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ENC1011
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is very very forgetful, his lectures go on for most of the class and tell you little of substance, he gives a new essay every week and he loves to shove his political opinions down your throat, by the end of the year people just stopped showing up because he was just that bad.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
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ENC1101
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shows a lot of videos and gives notes that you would need for essays and tests. Tests were all written response! I wouldnt necessarily recommend him to anyone, he was very sarcastic especially when you ask questions when wanted us to ask questions.... but overall its not that Bad .. just do your work.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
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ENC1101
Grade: F
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Please do not take this class. Professor did not make us aware of our grades until he entered the final grade, and when asked incite about your grades he was clueless himself. He has little to nothing lectures, and most of the lessons are via video. I would not recommend anyone to take this class.

So many papers
Tough grader
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ENC1102
Feb 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This talks about everything but english. He made us purchase a book he wrote and makes us do worksheets on the book chapter by chapter just to force us to read it. He lectures with videos from youtube and isn't clear on how to turn in work and you won't see your grade till the end of the semester.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
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ENC1011
Grade: A+
May 8, 2020
Would take again

This professor isn't for everyone. This course is really taught more like a creative writing class. He really makes you open your mind and think about other things. Honestly, I am very against his political views and many of his ideas. But isn't what makes us creative adults? Class is very easy if you have an open mind and show up.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
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ENC1102
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

This ENC class is more creative. It really makes you think outside of your box. Sure he does talk about politics but that is just to see how you respond to it. If you don't agree with it type out why you don't. This is the problem with today so many people cant express themselves with opposite views. I loved having him and he is an asset!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
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2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2021
Would take again

Definitely a prof I would take again and again, and the more professors I deal with, the more I wish they were all like him!! great professor, great guy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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ENC1101
Apr 15, 2022

He never provided a syllabus, he put like 4 assignments every 48 hours. I asked for his help one time and he laughed and said I could do it... I could not, I was just asking him for more time with one assignment

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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ENC1101
Grade: B
May 7, 2022
Would take again

He is a great professor for you if you like reading and interpreting pieces like poems, essays, and others.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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ENC1101
Grade: A+
May 13, 2022
Would take again

Excellent professor! He makes us read a lot, but I can tell you I've learned a lot taking his classes. I loved all the videos he sent to us. He's very inspirational because he likes to do what he does. The only difficulty I had taking his classes was having too many essays to make in so little time, which was very hard to handle.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Lots of homework
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ENC1101
Grade: A+
May 18, 2022
Would take again

He likes when you analyze the topic given with logical controlling ideas and ensure that the answers given are not rambling. Participating in class is essential. I found all the materials he provided engaging and diverse. I will attend if he has an ENC1102 session.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
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ENC1101
Sep 23, 2022

He gives you homework every other day. Usually, the assignments are essays about a video or a lecture. I wouldn't recommend him if you have a job outside of school, you will not be able to get things done. He doesn't give you a clear "class schedule" so you don't really know the assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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