3.1

William Wright

English - Borough of Manhattan Community College

3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
23%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

23%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I don't usually do these but given my BAD experience in Professor Wrights class I had too

ENG311 - 1.0 rating

He/she is the absolute worst teacher I ever Known in all my life

ENG097 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

37%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (7)
B (5)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(7)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 23 reported grades
Not sure yet: 7
B: 5
A-: 4
B-: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (10)
Gives good feedback (6)
SO MANY PAPERS (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
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Reviews (86)
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ENG101
Dec 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 9, 2004

this class was easy... very very very easy.

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ENG333
May 16, 2004

He basically taught a college level English course with a 7th Grade teaching plan

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ENG095
May 6, 2005

not very patient with students

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ENG095
May 19, 2005

No Comments

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ENG201
Jun 22, 2005

If you are not very good at writing correct english then you will mercifully get a C or a C-, if you write decent you'll get a B. If you are a published author and have won the pulitzer and Nobel prizes for literature then you might get an A-. Ridiculously hard grader for a school whose student body hardly speaks english.

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ENG311
Dec 13, 2005

just don't do it

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ENG311
Dec 17, 2005

Professor Wright is everying you think a writer should be... intense, lofty, cerebral, moody, freakishly expectant of perfection and deranged... I loved his class!

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311
Dec 30, 2005

Unless you're Hemingway, do not take this class. Prof. Wright is moody, impatient, never knows what he wants, and unless you can act, draw, and spit rythmes like a pro you won't far in his class... He loves his drama and you better like it to, if you want to pass.

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ENGLISH311
Feb 11, 2006

No Comments

2.0
5.0
ENG311
Apr 28, 2006

This moron taught creative writing last semester and he is the absolute worst teacher i ever had in all my 40 years. he is extremely moody and very attitudinal. he is not fair when grading your work and he is extremely rude. He is a writer himself and his work sucks. his b'd has the nerve to be the same as mine. i cna't stand this teacher.

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ENG331
May 8, 2006

He is terribly dmanding, has a short fuse, and will definitely give you a run for you money. Unless you're a future writer, don't bother. He is NOT an easy A kind of guy.

1.0
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ENG311
May 11, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
ENG311
Jan 9, 2007

I hate this professor, truly hate him. He uses sarcasm at the wrong times, he expects you to be a genius writer when you first step into his class, he wants you to buy a $75 book for one use, and he uses race in each and every conversation. I also think he is extremely stupid and if you're not a cute guy, you better drop the class.

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ENG311
Jan 20, 2007

he is one of the best professors you will every have. all of these other comments about him are probably made against him cuz they did not wanna do nothing in class. he is sooooo helpful. he can be lenient. and he is extremely fun. take him. but do ur work

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ENG311
Jan 30, 2007

he is what u call great. if u are an english major take him. if you are not an englidh major, take him. either way take him. you will learn so much. he is very straight forward. he may appear to be rude at times but he justs demands respect. your writing will improve 150x's over if you finish his class.

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ENG101
May 18, 2007

not da best,but he's cool

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ENG315
May 18, 2007

I loved this professor. He's opinionated, hard-to-please, and a slave driver. He was everything I wanted in a professor. He pushed me so hard in the class, but I walked out a better writer. Maybe other students are more sensistive then I am. In the real world, editors are meaner them him.

4.0
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ENG201
Jul 5, 2007

Interesting professor. Has a good personality. Didn't like the class much, but that's because I'm not a huge literature fan. But for one who is not a literature fan, this professor kept me interested in it.

4.0
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ENG201
Aug 21, 2007

He is a frustrated thespian, tries to be funny but most of time but his jokes fall flat. Does a lot of impersonations mostly of Pacino. If you can get past this, the class is very interesting with lots of good stories and the prof does explain the poems in detail very well. Must be a good note writer as the material he covers are in his exams.

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ENG315
Jan 28, 2008

he is a great teacher... but his class his hard... i took him for playwriting.... he can be a little harsh and doesnt baby you around.. i love his personality... prepare to work hard for this class...

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ENG201
Jan 31, 2008

he over react and totally rude. he can't control his emotion if he dosn't like the student then he starts to annoy and show how he is mad at that person worst class ever.

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ENG201
May 14, 2008

This class was extremely intimidating, in my honest opinion. I dreaded every time I had to come to his class. Luckily, I passed with a good grade...but he was rude and his grading policy was horrible. I liked his sarcasm though...I'll give him that much. But other than that, I suggest you guys to not take his class if you can't handle the pressure.

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ENG201
May 29, 2008

i would'nt take this class again if BMCC were giving it away for free!

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ENG201
Jun 8, 2008

He is a good professor but he does over react and he is sometimes rude. Do your work and don't be shy to talk in class and you be fine.

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ENG000
Jun 12, 2008

No Comments

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3.0
ENG315
Aug 26, 2008

What can i say? i thought his class was fun. no he isnt an easy grader but who wants a porfessor who is gonna give u an easy grade? why come to school if thats what u really want! I took him for playwritting and i had a ball. Yes the work made no sense at all to me WHEN HE EXPLAINED IT but when i went home and RE-read the material it mad it easier

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ENG201
May 8, 2009

well...his...funny, yea thats the word. he gives interesting things to read like pedophelia play, but his is a hard grader- if u are gay or just by miracle he likes u are save- but his class is good the test are not hard, just read the thing that he gives u.

5.0
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ENG311
May 11, 2009

he's nice and funny. he's really improved my writing. i had him for creative writing and you get really great constructive criticism which helped me write way better. his class was by far the best english class i've been in.

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ENG311
May 11, 2009

he's nice and funny. he's really improved my writing. i had him for creative writing and you get really great constructive criticism which helped me write way better. his class was by far the best english class i've been in.

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ENG315
Jul 7, 2009

A very good professor. I'm a writer and I had taken some time away from it, but took his class last fall, and it helped inspire me. I even started a play in his class that I have since fashioned into a full length play, partly because of the positive criticism I received from him. Go to class, participate, and do the work.

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ENG101
Nov 11, 2009

Very good professor. Very clear in his directions do exactly what he asks no more no less! Dont be rude- respect is a very big deal for him, it is for any professor but he doesnt play. Other than that he is a very good teacher which is what is important!

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ENG101
Nov 14, 2009

A true educator. You will have to write, it IS an English class. Very willing to help and he himself is a brilliant writer. He is never dull. Have your dictionary, have a stapler and be on time and you will be educated. ps he will call on you to read aloud, the more you cower away the more prone he is to call on you.

4.0
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ENG201
Dec 15, 2010

This professor really cares about his students. He may come off strong at first but he is there to help you. After the first week you'll warm up to him and enjoy his class. He is very well educated so I recommend taking him.

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ENG201
Dec 15, 2010

not cool

5.0
2.0
ENG201
Jan 2, 2011

At first I didnt like him at all, but as time passed he seems as nice and educated person. He truly cares about his students, really funny at times. Surprisingly, I enjoyed coming to class. Class discussions are very fun;0)...Be prepare to write a lot. Passed with B+. Respect is important for him so show him some respects and he will do the same.

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ENG301
Jan 8, 2011

Playwriting. He is tough, but amazing. He may change your life. He gets to your best work and pulls it out of you. Do it!

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ENG201
Jan 28, 2011

Professor Wright has changed the way I read books. All for the better.

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END201
Jun 8, 2011

great professor

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AUTO335
Aug 4, 2011

The professor cares nothing for personal problems, at least not from anyone who doesnt appear to be a disenfranchised minority. His work is a joke and we actually colored in class one time. Perfect for anyone not or at least not appearing to be caucasian.

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ENG097
Jan 23, 2012

He/she is the absolute worst teacher I ever Known in all my life.He/she is extremely disrespectful, rude, moody, and attitudinal.He/she is not fair when grading your work.He/She wouldn't teach you anything. Don't take him/her if you really want to know the course. I got A- with help others teachers.

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ENG201
May 2, 2013

Excellent professor. Cares about his students. Will walk you thru anything that is unclear. Be respectful to him & he will return it. His class isnt easy so be prepared to work.

3.0
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ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2013

If you're a freshmen I suggest you don't take this class.Worst ever he has no patience at all!

5.0
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ENGLISH201
Dec 18, 2013

professor Wright is one of the most honest professor I have come across since I've started attending bmcc. He is hard worker and an excellent teacher. He demands the best from his students and bring out your best writer in you. Thank you professor Wright for teaching me, nothing good comes easy in this life.

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ENG201
Dec 20, 2013

this is the WORST freaking professor i ever had in bmcc. he is rude and acts too effeminate.

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ENG333005
Dec 27, 2013

I thought Professor wright would end up being my favorite class of the semester, but as the semester grew I couldn't wait to get out of his class. Wright makes his classroom uncomfortable, and talks down to his whole class. I do admire that he is serious and passionate about his work, however his delivery to teach was awful!

3.0
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ENG101
Jan 26, 2014

Professor Wright. He's a smart funny man. Yes he's hard but we're here to learn and struggle. He doesn't have patience when it comes to basic errors. He lets you rewrite and he tries to help you. Yes he's tough and he doesn't stand anytype of nonsense. I enjoyed him even if this class is a little bit tough.

5.0
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ENG201
Feb 9, 2014

One of the best BMCC has to offer. He is extremely clear on what must be done to pass assignments.

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ENG201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 21, 2014

I have a huge crush on professor Wright's personality. He is funny and sincere. He made the work very interesting and I actually looked froward to coming to class which I can't say for my other classes. He is a very bright man and has a very wide ranged knowledge base. Take him ! You won't regret it if you're not an insecure person

4.0
2.0
ENG201126
May 26, 2014

I didn't think I'd ever find myself rating a professor on this website, but I decided to take some time out and write some good things about this professor. He definitely made me look forward to go to class, and I'm the type of person who finds English quite boring. He kept me awake and interested. Much respect. : )

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ENG201
Sep 19, 2014

Professor Wright is one of the best professors I have had in my semesters. If you want to be treated like an adult and not a high school child, choose him. He is very blunt so be prepared to hear the truth. He will critique even the best of the best,so if you're willing to learn and better your writing skills, take him. Took him for two semesters

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201
Mar 6, 2015

The most dissapointing instructor in the BMCC English departmemt. I only hope that he will ultimately receive sufficient criticism so as to be removed from instructing. There is never a day where clarity exist. His teaching style and approach to instructing is based soley on intimadation. Be warned you will leave his class much confused.

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ENG211
May 26, 2015

He is tough unclear about any assignments he wants and doesn't provide any guidelines for students Take good and a lot of notes during the lectures and videos be ready to read and annotate as you go Don't rely on anyone but yourself revise your work before you hand it in And if your willing to work for your grade you'll achie hes fair enough

4.0
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ENG300
Nov 20, 2015

professor wright is actually a great professor if you dont like his class that means you never followed directions and always interup the class take his class you wont regret it i promise

5.0
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ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2015

Professor Wright is an amazing English professor. He's easy to get along with, gives Good feed back. He also changed the way I read which is a good thing. I look forward to go to his classes. I would definitely recommend him to anyone

1.0
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ENG201
Dec 8, 2015

Horrible. Did so much work for his class, but he never counts it as a grade. And he changes his mind a lot about the homework. He would make you do the homework then when it's time to give it in her wouldn't want it anymore.

5.0
3.0
END201
May 5, 2016

Professor Wright is a great teacher! If you want to learn and be inspired take his class! I loved the material he selected. He's real and takes his work seriously. Show up ready to work and he'll show up for you! Definitely my favorite class!

5.0
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ENG315
May 6, 2016

If you are dedicated to the craft of writing (or anything else Prof. Wright teaches) TAKE HIM! He is as dedicated, motivated and invested as they come. He WILL push you to perfection because he cares! He strives to see his students successful and happy. Do not be misled by reviews, take him! He's an award winning writer- THERE IS MUCH TO LEARN!

5.0
3.0
END201
May 19, 2016

I don't give out compliments easily, but Professor Wright made me a better writer and he cared about us. Where I come from, you have to earn your grade and you have to earn it in his class. I tell people about him all the time. I am now at CUNY Graduate School pursuing my BA in Urban Studies. Take him if you want to be able to write intellectuall

5.0
2.0
ENG101
May 20, 2016

Professor Wright is the best. He cares about his student's writing capabilities. Very helpful. Give him respect and he will respect you as well.

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ENG201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Nope!

SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
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5.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Thinks his class is the most important in the whole world

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ENG210
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

William Wright is a very good professor! He encourages participation in class and rewards you for doing so. He is very invested in his craft so if an English or Literature Major take him.

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
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5.0
ENG315
Nov 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

One the worst professors you can take. He is very anal about what he wants and constantly changes his assignments. He says he does not accept work that is emailed and when you turn in a late assignment he ask why you did not email it to him. If you have to take him, don't be late, you cannot ask for help, just avoid it all and DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Just took this semester and I didn't do hw but I tried hard on his papers and still got an F on them and the midterm. He looks mostly for what he wants and is vague about it but when it comes to feedback he'll let you know what he was looking for after you received a bad mark and nothing you can do to fix it. He's a good guy but doesn't teach well

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He does the most when it comes to papers and quizzes and midterms everything is confusing to him if it isn't the way he says it suppose to be. If you don't think like him don't take this class, if you think outside box take a better teacher , he acts as if he's always right and everybody else is always wrong .

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
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ENGLISH201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Wouldn't suggest him

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Extremely unclear. He couldn't explain anything properly, but had no problem taking huge amounts of points off for things he failed to explain. The class didn't require much effort and I learned absolutely nothing, we didn't even read Shakespeare like we were supposed to. He was also extremely rude and would make fun of students.

3.0
1.0
ENGLISH201
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I hardly participated. Essays are 4 semi essay questions. As long as you actually answer the question you'll be be fine. He's brutally honest and very strict. However he gives you a lot of chances with the assignments if you received a bad grade. In my opinion hes very demanding and class goes in a fast pace, but a he goes easy in the grading

Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
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ENG201
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Really didn't expect to pass the class by the tough feedback he gives. He's pretty funny, although he isn't very clear majority of the time so its hard understanding him. But he does give chances to improve your grade.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2018
Would take again

If you participate and show interest in the class he will love you !! His lectures are clear. His tests are challenging but if you do all the other work you will pass the class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Great professor.. Participation is a must! He gives little hw. The exams are alright. Gives plenty of chances to pass his class!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
ENG311
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't usually do these but given my BAD experience in Professor Wrights class I had too. Please do not take this professor and if you already have and had a bad experience please contact the chair person,who's contact info is Joyce C. Harte and their number is 212-220-8281. please call and report your grievance no matter how minor they may be.

2.0
4.0
ENG201
Grade: B
Mar 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very unclear about instructions for assignments and how they will be graded. The classroom was out of control from arguing with other students. Extremely difficult to attempt at getting an A on assignment.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENG201
Apr 1, 2018
Would take again

One of the best Professors, if not the best Professor I have had the pleasure of having thus far in my academic career. He genuinely cares about his students grades. Read when he tells you to read, don't fall behind. read ahead. Quotes to back up your answers are your best friend for a good grade. If you fail it's because you don't care enough.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
ENG201
May 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wright is an average professor. He gives a lot of essays without clear guidelines. Annotate all of your readings and be sure to hand in work on time. He is not very lenient with deadlines. He is also sassy so if you are not a patient person, then his class is not for you. Pay attention and don't miss class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
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3.0
ENG201
Grade: B
Jul 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Rude attitude and not approachable if you need help clarifying assignments.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
Oct 25, 2018
Would take again

this class is bout doing your work! your assignments, even if your tests grades arent the highest as long as you do your assignments you should pass. It was an interesting class i enjoyed it.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
ENG101
Dec 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

His petty, nasty, sarcastic attitude problem really started showing 3-4 weeks in when i had a family emergency causing me to miss a few days and he told me i was better off withdrawing and my grade was "fried" yet i passed with a B. he doesn't explain clearly and things must be done exactly his way. if you want to enjoy ur class, don't take him.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
3.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Show up, put effort into your papers/essays, and participate/engage as much as possible. Class does get boring and seemingly repetitive, but still attend. Attendance/participation and papers are counted more than anything else. Also, make sure to ask him in person or via email to clarify assignments; he is extremely (!) vague.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENG201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This was the worst class Ive ever taken in my entire life !!!!. This professor is a big ball of confusion.

4.0
3.0
ENG201
May 18, 2019
Would take again

HE'S SUPER GREAT!! yea sometimes he can be a bit confusing, but you can use that against him!! he was always so confusing, but our class always said that he never said certain things (but he has haha) but forreal, he's a great professor, he lets you take a quiz even if your like 20 mins late and only have 10 mins left. but try to show up to class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
ENG201
Grade: B-
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This was the worst class that I take in my entire life. This professor is totally confused, and ever say that he never said certain things. His attitude is witty and sarcastic, I am sorry but I have nothing good to say about him as a professor.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
So many papers
4.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: B+
May 27, 2019
Would take again

I had him this spring, and I have found him to be straightforward. All you need to do is not doze off or be on your gadgets, and ask questions if puzzled. He also conducts all assessments open-sourced, and makes halirous exaggerations at one time or another. Suggest highly!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you want to feel like college isnt for you and you are not smart enough take him, he will make his sarcastic comments. He will definitely make you want to drop out and always make you feel like your paper is never good enough.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
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ENG201
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Nobody knew what he asked for on the assignments, but he got mad every time we asked for clarification. This professor likes to degrade and humiliate students to the point of screaming to them like they're his kids, yet he thinks too high of himself. Not professional at all. It's not that his class is hard at all, but please take somebody else.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

37%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (7)
B (5)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(7)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 23 reported grades
Not sure yet: 7
B: 5
A-: 4
B-: 2
Common Tags
Tough Grader (10)
Gives good feedback (6)
SO MANY PAPERS (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
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5.0

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5.0

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ENG331

4.0

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ENG000

4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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