Lawrence Driscoll - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Lawrence Driscoll

Department: English

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First few weeks I did not read the material thouroughly. But he made his expectations clear. Exams are easy if you read-DO NOT SKIM. Gave us a take home exam and gave us the essay prompts more than once. Timed essay practice helps ! Read the Magills, look up words you don't know, read the txtbk blurbs. Get to class on time and you're good to go!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Professors I have ever had. Very clear about what you need to study, wants you to do well. He is a super nice guy. You will get what you give-be engaged.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Driscoll made the boring readings funny and definitely engaged his students with his lectures. There is a lot of reading but that is to be expected in a literature course. No essays, only tests

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

worst English professor at smc. Thinks he is funny but he really isn't and has favoritism towards certain students. It's either his way or his way. Horrible

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the BEST. Great lecturer. I've taken 3 of his classes, and would take more. Just DO THE READING and you'll be fine - you're in good hands.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As a professor I did not care for him, he did not teach much other than instilling the belief of my writing not being right. I feel as though when it comes to writing everybody has a different style and he definitely expects each student to write in a robotic format, which in my personal opinion seems juvenile

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG6
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He literally gives the exam to you. He is hilarious and his class is very amusing. I like the fact how there wasnt group work and that he would have everyone have something to say. However, get off your phone because he WILL call you out on it. NO ESSAYS!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

this class was really difficult. If you are not a critical thinkers this class will be hard. In previous classes I wouold usually get good grades on my papers but very difficult with his grading. For the essays he uses poems which have a deep meanings which are hard to catch and harder to write about. He was a good teacher but very difficult

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG05
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He gives practically everyone an A. He is less demanding than a high school teacher. Good luck in a real college literature course. Definitely puts the "community" in community college.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is hard, but its bearable cuz he's an enthusiastic teacher that expects a lot from his students, although there is no homework you have to read and really know all the material (definition of every word, every line, all the material from the online analysis). It's a grind, but he's a good teacher

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll was by far the best teacher I've taken as an English major. I have to say it's a relief that he's not like other teachers in the major that require essays but rather does quizzes but really helps you understand the material. He's so funny! Pay attention to lecture and visit his office if you need help for other classes. I love him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Driscoll has a wonderful mind and is incredibly knowledgable of his field. He translates difficult concepts into simple terms and has a great sense of humor that keeps you engaged. He always makes it a point to ask you what you thought of class that day, perfectly demonstrating how he genuinely wants you to succeed. HIGHLY recommend his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I would like to argue that the things he forces us to argue about is so abstract.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You should not only read the texts assigned but STUDY them, look up words you are not familiar with because he might quiz you in the next class. He is a tough grader. Make sure to ask him questions and ask for help, he might put you on the spot in class. He is a lot more approachable during office hours.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG6
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Driscoll's lectures but hate the fact that for upper level English he only does multiple choice exams. Us English majors need that essay practice. That being said, he's very caring, very easy to work with and very interesting. If only he gave essays!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG5
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll really knows what he's doing. He'll make you laugh in every lecture AND get you to understand what you're reading. He has so much passion in what he does and is always there for his students. Every piece he selected for class was engaging and intriguing. Driscoll will give you a solid foundation for future English classes to come.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hi guys!I took Driscoll STEM class and I'm another satisfied customer eheh.. He is a great professor, and I really enjoyed his class. He helped me a lot especially with his office hours. English is not my first language but I feel my writing improved thanks to him. I'm going to take english2 with him for sure. I recommend him without any doubt.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll is very caring, funny, and gives amazing lectures. He really tries to make students understand everything and he helps them in anyway he can, and it's obvious he enjoys doing it. I would definitely take a class with him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you went to BHHS don't take him. This teacher gave three essays per semester and pop quizzes on the material used for the essay. You will fail every paper and he will spend the time in between each essay's due date telling you how bad you are at writing and how you will probably never be good at writing. Does not teach you just makes fun of you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll was an amazing instructor. Took him for English 5 in the fall, lots of reading but he made it very easy to remember. 3 exams, no essays, exams were formatted in a very funny and clever way so that if you did the reading it's a breeze. Great professor, probably the best one I've had at SMC so far :)