John Bonnell - Macomb Community College (all campuses), Macomb, MI

Professor: John Bonnell

Department: Literature

College: Macomb Community College (all campuses), Macomb, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMP2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

John was a wonderful man and professor, I loved him very much. He will be missed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The first explicit night of John Bonnell's comp 2 class I rushed home to transfer classes. I am so glad I stuck with Bonnell. For those who will not have the chance to learn from this brilliant man, I am so sorry for you. You missed out on lessons on life and love that can never be reproduced. I will miss you my professor, my friend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bonnell was a great teacher!!!! He was so knowledgeable and worldly. He was an inspiration and I feel blessed to have been instructed by him. He will be surely missed. Good Bye Professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I am sad to say Professor Bonnell passed away during my semester. Loved him, he taught me how to really understand material I read. Respected the views and opinions of all. Such a huge loss, he will be missed so much.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMP2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Finding a teacher as passionate and as knowledgeable as John Bonnell is a truly rare occasion. He encourages independent analysis, as he did not always agree with my analysis, nor did I his. He pushes you to strive for not just an A, but for enlightenment and knowledge. I'll never forget him. It has sincerely been an honor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

John Bonnell is dedicated and very wise. Wish he was a close friend that i could be around daily to assist me in dissecting lifes mysteries like he does our readings. John you keep doing what you've been doing! Not many have been doing it as long as you. You go boy!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I was terrified to take English as I have been told i was stupid and couldn't read. How differently do I feel now after have taking John. He has so much passion you almost want to cry after leaving his class. The way he dissects the material you read is brilliant and mind-blowing. Take Bonnell. He will change your life. He's free and expressive.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMP2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great instructor. You have to write analysis based on the reading and hand them in. There are no due dates or test or a final. His lectures actually made me learn something about what to look for in my writing and others.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really friendly teacher with alot of life insight.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

John Bonnell is a man of honor and dignity. It shows in his teachings. This is English!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMP1605
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was incredibly interesting. The knowledge that Professor brought to the material was amazing. Knows more about words and history of language than any teacher I have ever had -bar none.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

1968. That's when I first had John Bonnell as my English instructor. Probably the most interesting and progressive instructor I ever had. Outstanding teaching ability and approach. Never missed a class although attendance was not mandatory. Great teacher. Took him for a second class in 1969.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I enjoyed this professor very much. Grades are earned on a point system. Earning an A will be hard if you do not like to write. Att. is not mandatory. This is not your "average" Eng. class. If the use of profanity or talking about sex bothers you...you may want to choose another professor...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm taking him right now for ENGL-1220. A down-to-earth professor who uses his own "point system" which determines your final grade. Just write a lot of (literary analysis) papers--on your own time (since there are no due dates)--and you will do fine. I'll be at an A by next week, LOL. :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I absolutely loved Prof. Bonnell. Homework does not have a due date and that makes it easy to put off.. Which is why I got a B. Do not procrastinate and it is an easy A. He is funny and I wish there would have been more class time. Not one time did I leave class without a smile on my face. If I had to use one word to describe him it would be wise.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very good english professor but teaches his students nothing about english. He sees the true meaning behind the stories we read in class that i never saw until he pointed them out. Wrote papers on the stories we read but never knew what he was looking for. Hard to get an A but good class to take to make you look out of the box.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably the most fascinating teacher at MCC. He's very eccentric. I found myself wishing the class lasted longer because I just wanted to listen to him talk more. He's absolutely hilarious. You earn points by writing short papers on pieces of literature... It's not hard to get an A in this course. Plus, you'll be entertained at the same time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bonnell taught me to read between the lines while analyzing a work of literature. He is very good at his subject. Passing the class was quite easy (especially for me because I adore English). All you have to do is read, think, and write. Bonnell is a little unpredictable; he talks openly about everything. Sometimes students feel uncomfortable.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He gives great lectures and teaches you to read with a more "in-depth" and observant approach. Very funny too. As long as you write a fair amount of papers you will get a good grade. If you are offended easily I would not recommend him because he doesn't hold back on anything he says.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This man is hilarious, I still think of things he has said and I took him 2 years ago. He is super vibrant and entertaining and he really makes you look at and think about literature totally different. He's very liberal, but that works for me! :) He is awesome, bottom line, and a very spirited educator.