Marc Garcia-Martinez - Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA

Professor: Marc Garcia-Martinez

Department: English

College: Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. García-Martinez is a very knowledgeable and educated professor. He really does know his stuff which he can seem condescending however you are only graded by 4 tests and 4 essays. He goes over how to write an essay from intro to conclusion in his in class writing workshops. Copy the model essay he hands out and theres no way not to get an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

DO NOT take this class. It was the worst college level class I have taken yet. By the end of the class more than half the students had dropped. He's full of himself and looks down on his students. In class he started calling on people to answer questions and not a single person knew an answer because of his awful teaching. He yelled at us all.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this teacher! Dr. Garcia-Martinez is an awesome teacher and his lectures are really insightful. He is a little strict on the assignments, but there's only a few! He gives about 2-3 weeks for every essay and is always available for feedback. Wish I could take another class with him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing person in general. Really gets the class going and is hilarious to listen to!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is slightly arrogant, and can be tardy although he does not accept any tardiness whatsoever. He will call you out in class and humiliate you. Better bring your books daily, and have read material. Doesn't accept late work, thinks highly of himself. But, the material is interesting and life applicable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good class, no textbook needed, only two small novel books. No final exam essays graded tough though. Only 4 essays and an exam to go with each.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. García-Martínez is a fantastic English teacher. I wish that I could take more classes with him. He is a serious teacher and wants each student to do their best, but he allows about a month for each essay. He is very clear in his lectures and is very helpful if you come to his office to discuss a grade. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yeah if you use your phone much then you'll have a problem with this professor. Keep it away the whole time, even before class starts or he'll call you out! But here's the deal: Dr Garcia-Martinez is good AFTER you take his class, take some time, and realize that he was fair and did just fine. He can be too funny and turn too serious in a second.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG514
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was amazing! Made me really think about my writing style. Taught me words I shouldn't use and helped me become a better writer!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If I could take this class again - I would! This Professor is great at what he teaches and provides clear feedback. Yes, his class is mostly lecture and workshop, BUT these are some of the BEST lectures you will ever sit through and I'm a stronger thinker for them. He cares about his students and always has time to go over your returned essays.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This Professor is great and I HIGHLY recommend him. I didn't like English and I didn't think that it was a subject for me because of what other instructors had told me. After his class however, I can write an excellent essay, articulate my thoughts well, and I don't feel scared of English anymore. I'm can't wait to take another class with him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was enjoyable. You do have to prepare prior to attending class. 4 essays and 4 tests. He really makes you work for your grade. Its not impossible to obtain an A. He even went as far as how to properly develop an intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Basically just follow all the formats on his guides and your good.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you don't mind sitting and listening to a teacher talk about himself, this is your teacher. He mainly goes over the same things in lecture and then adds how amazing he is to his students. Bright side was that there was only four papers and four test the whole semester and we had roughly four weeks for each paper.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing instructor. He's got a great grasp on what he teaches and he makes the class bearable. When I get confused or have a question, he always welcomes students to his office hours and is happy to work one-on-one with them. I would take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoy this. I learned alot from this class there are 4 papers a bit difficult to my own opinion, 4 test and thats it. Professor Marc Garcia teaches very well and inspiring.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's great! really funny and super clear on assignments. I typically have to see teachers during office hours, but I never did with this one because he was super transparent. Take him, he's really easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

enjoyed being in his class, he is really funny which makes the class less boring. Although, he sometimes isnt that clear on his essay assignments. But overall very good teacher and somewhat easy. Only did 4 essays in the whole semester.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I liked his class because compared to Kappen and Farley his assignments are manageable and he makes everything VERY CLEAR. He even goes as far as showing the class how to write a paper. I use his handouts all the time, and they've even helped me articulate myself to win scholarships. Heck yes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he's cool.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

He is a cool guy and great teacher, but as far as taking his class it was probably the most stressful class i had all semester. This class isn't easy by any means, if you are trying to get something out of an english class this is the right professor to come to, but if you are looking for an easy A this isn't the class to choose.