Matthew Copeland - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Matthew Copeland

Department: English

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend this professor, his assignments are pretty reasonable and he treats this course as a hybrid class meaning nearly half of them are "at home work" days. He's super personable and funny and you will enjoy his lectures.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Copeland is a good teacher. The class is pretty simple. 3-4 papers & weekly journal assignments for homework. He doesn't follow the syllabus so be warned (I was really confused). If you do the work you earn the grade, he is fair. E-mail him with questions, he will help! Go to office hours & have him review paper, very helpful. I would take again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is possible to do okay in this class if you do what he says but it is almost impossible to understand exactly what he wants because he is always changing up what he wants. Additionally, he assigns alot of "homework" but never checks it or asks about it ever again. He does offer good feedback however

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Long lectures, but not to heavy on the homework or projects. Great guy. Would recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RWS305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was trying to do a hybrid (online/in class lecture) Unfortunately, I paid for an in class lecture. He said that we could walk in to his office for further explanation, that was true but 30 minutes are not enough if you are going once a week or even less. He didn't know how to explain. I could enjoy a beer with him though but not as my professor

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I consider myself a bad writer and after taking Professor Copeland class, I have became a better writer. He takes the time to meet with students one on one . I love that because you to get to work on issues that you have & became a better writer. if you want to learn how write take him. I love this class and the way Professor Copeland teaches!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the type that tries hard in his lectures during class but half of the time I can tell he doesnt have anything useful or educating to say. All class he repeats instructions of certain assignments and asks "Is that clear". When asked for more detail, would say "Depends" vaguely and talks about how he wants to buy a feminist a coffee.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am a terrible writer, always have been and seemingly always will be, but thoroughly enjoyed this class. Copeland is one of the few writing teachers that will read your paper thoroughly and give you good feedback. Also gives a lot of time to draft and discus in class. Also just a good guy, do recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was an easy, great RWS class. He gives amazing feedback and the whole class is only graded on 4 papers that are nicely spread throughout the semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, really takes the time to help the students understand his material and shift them in the right direction. Makes each class meeting direct and informational. He continuously makes the effort to reach out to struggling students or answer any questions. This class is easy and straight forward all you have to do is listen and write.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It definitely took me some time to figure out what he wanted on the essays, so my first couple weren't amazing, but after going into his office hours it helped me a lot. I would recommend showing up for class because you go over the readings and help you analyze them. A good teacher though because he does care and wants you to do well!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for both 100 and 200. It took time for me to know what he wanted on the paper. Classes are very important he goes over readings during class so you can understand it better. He really cares about your grade and always willing to help. If you read and listen to what he wants you should have a good grade :) Final paper was fairly easy too!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really tough grader, which actually discouraged my ongoing love for writing. His lectures were boring and I didn't get much from them even though I take amazing notes because he'd go off on tangents and hop around with ideas. When I would go in for office hours for help, he would criticize my writing overly harsh.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good Professor, but pay attention or he won't like you. Helps you out a lot with your papers and grades nicely!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RWS305W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most aggravating teacher I have ever had. There is very little direction in the class, he cancels numerous classes to grade papers and because he is "just so busy". I don't think he has every given out an A paper and he is never satisfied with your work, even though he gives you no real directions. Save yourselves and find another teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult teacher, he cares about his students but is unclear about his expectations with the papers. You need to attend class and write about the points he talks about in class. Very Very tough grader with papers. Hard class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RWS280
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Copeland was awesome. Solid professor. Makes sure he's making himself clear and tells you exactly what he expects from your papers. No book assigned, mostly just gives you readings on BB and has you go find other readings. I highly recommend Professor Copeland

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RWS305
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was super frustrating. Most days you show up to class and there's no lesson plan, he just tells you to work on your paper. He's a really tough grader, with high expectations, but he's not very clear with those expectations. Not the most difficult class, attendance goes a long way with him, so show up, you'll be bored but you'll pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RWS200
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's disorganized so if you're one of the last papers he grades, don't expect much feedback. Tough grader but allows rewrites. Wants specific things but isn't clear about what exactly so 200 is hard unless you had him for 100 and have had time to get to know what he likes and dislikes in writing.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RWS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No matter what you write, it won't be good enough, so just don't expect an A. That being said, definitely ask for help as he will give you some decent feedback. Blunt, passionate about his job, a smart guy, and sometimes can be pretty funny as well. Just don't expect an easy time.