Robert Dickerson - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Robert Dickerson

Department: English

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ELIT10
• 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:

Hilarious guy and lectures are always interesting. I love that he encourages creativity. He tends to go off topic during discussions and can be a tough grader but he's very helpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ELITD01001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bob is a very nice teacher. the class is really fun. he is a pretty chill teacher. he has brought us chocolate chip cookies and candy. i would recommend this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have never given feedback on any other professor, until now. Dickerson's class has inspired me in ways that maybe no one other than myself can understand. Yes, people may think he grades hard. Yes, he is now retired... But, i'll write this teacher review anyways, dammit! He was awesome. Thank you for the inspiration.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not recommend him. He grades so hard. Don't know what he expects us to write. It is impossible to get an A in this class. If you want to keep you GPA, don't take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is such a hard grader. very funny guy. class is kind of boring. Do not take him if you really need an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• 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:

AMAZING!Bob not only made the beginning of a long school day easier but he was also very helpful! He is absolutely hilarious and witty. He knows what he is talking about and cares a lot about his students. The best part about him is that he only cares that you write from your heart, not the standard formatted essays we were always taught in school.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ELIT10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tends to go off topic during discussions but they become thoroughly enjoyable anyway. His reading choices are quite nice and his class definitely helps you think and learn lessons about life so it's definitely recommended.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard grader in terms of structure. He's helpful during his office hours so go see him and get to know him, he's lovely. This class is not an easy walk in the park if you want a good grade. I had to rewrite all of my take home essays to earn my "A." Uses all the books on his website so buy and read them because your essays are based off of them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ELIT11
• 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:

Intro to Poetry with Bob was great! I had him before for English and learned a lot from him. I feel like I improved my writing with his help. Easy A if you show up to class and listen to the sarcastic yet brilliant things he has to say! I recommend taking him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had been taking his class for three months, and I still dont know what he expects us to write on the essay. I have already followed his guideline and he did say a lot of my ideas are great. But he still gives me C for all of my essay. This is just a 1A class, does he expect us to write english literature for him?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

Bob is great! He's hilarious and very insightful! Attendance and participation is super important in his class. His grading system is a bit ambiguous. I was expecting to get a B in the class based on what I heard, but I got A's on most of my essays. You'll definitely improve as a writer and a thinker! Not an easy A, but still a great class to take!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EWERT1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly he has a funny personality and is entertaining to be around. The grading on the otherhand is almost impossible. Its really hard to figure out what he wants or/and how to get a good grade. He doesn't have solid expectations, when he critiques your paper he's all over the place and gives no solid direction. Funny guy but horrible grader.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

Hard Grader(only because he wants you to learn!), but great teacher! I love his class although i'm not the best writer but he gets you to think and improve more on writing. although i might get a C or B it's okay cause I won't regret it. btw he loves his students so he brings us snacks :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a smart guy, free thinker and sometimes off the charts. But what I want to point out is that he's a extremely hard-grader. The last "A" he gave out was 12 years ago(No kidding, he said it) So, if "A" is what you want, shun. If not, take him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

He's an awesome, very sarcastic funny guy. You must read though. I didn't read sometimes and got lost. Participate in his class and you'll be good. He likes people who talk because then he makes fun of you and relates to you, in a nice way. Take him if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ELIT10
• 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:

Dickerson is not for everyone; no absolutes or memorization. He loves using sarcasm and playing devil?s advocate. Graded only on essays, but they are FUN. He teaches you to THINK and ask questions about yourself and the world. You want a class about facts, look elsewhere. You want a class that will ready you for real life, Dickerson all the way.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1AH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him!! I thought he was weird at first but his sense of humor grows on you, he really is a funny guy and his class is not as hard as everyone says it is.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

Eager to help, nice to talk to. His sarcasm makes the class hilarious and enjoyable. He is an extremely hard grader when it comes to your essays. Four-five essays in a quarter. Great professor, makes writing interesting. Analyzes every little detail; all the books I bought were constantly used throughout the class. Lots of discussion!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1A
• 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:

Take his class. You will become a better writer, if you're willing to put in the work. He's a hard grader, but once again, if you put in the effort, you'll learn a lot. I know I did. I wish he taught every English class.