Daniel Cano - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Daniel Cano

Department: English

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• 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:

Very good professor at SMC

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the best prof at SMC hands down. He treats you like an adult and allows you to interpret things on your own as opposed to telling you what to think. He's nice, funny, and if you're struggling and you go to him for help he's there.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 2041
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

GREAT TEACHER! VERY HELPFUL AND LAID BACK! HE'S REALLY NICE AND CHILL.. IF YOU WANT THAT TYPE OF TEACHER TAKE HIS CLASS! ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS AT SMC

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG21B
• 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:

He was a super chill teacher all you have to make sure is to do your journals and do good on tests then you should be fine. I could of recieved a better gradae but it was my own fault i procrasinated too much. i recommend his clas its interesting .

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Too much emphasis was put on literature/fiction for a class in argumentative writing. A novel was used where a work of philosophy would have been more appropriate. However, the novel was immensely complex, wholly immersive and challenging, demanding analytic rigor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL30A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prompts weren't very interesting, and he claimed to grade on a students effort, which is not easily measured. If you like young adult books and aim to write that way, then definitely take this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG21B
• 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:

I guess by far the best professor at SMC for english. Really hoped he was teaching English 1. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. He is willing to help you and wants you to succeed. Lets not forget how nice of a guy he is.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL30A
• 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:

Dr.Cano class was chill. The class is more of a workshop not a lecture class therefore u must participate somewhat and engage with the class. u must read 2 of your 3 stories out loud to the class. I found he is very approachable especially in office hours don't be scared to ask for help. It was a pleasure being part of his creative writing class.:)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL30A
• 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:

Professor Cano is a very nice approachable guy, and this creative writing class is easy. It's like a workshop, and it's a little boring, but all in all its a nice class to be a part of. Easy class just do the work which is not overwhelming and you will pass. You have to speak out loud when you write your story so keep that in mind. I recommend :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG30A
• 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:

First, this class is more of a workshop and is focused on short stories. Daniel Cano is super laidback and chill, and is one of my favorite smc professors yet. He begins the class with an open discussion then proceeds to either in-class exercises or going over the assigned reading. No tests, just 3 short stories throughout the semester.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The textbook he uses to teach writing could be better--Bird By Bird isn't a good book for people who are just starting out writing. He's also rather odd. One day he may like your comments, the next day he acts like he hates you. Favored a guy who was an OK writer but didn't know his characters and was always trying to get out of going to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG21B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's pretty chill.gotta do all the work to get a good grade!his lessons are not boring at all and if you wanna become a btter writer,hes the one who can help!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor - has a passion for writing and literature which he tries to instill in his students. Hopefully you enjoy reading novels. He grades work with comments and questions to better help you on your final drafts, or next assignments. Nice and approachable and likeable guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG31A
• 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:

Very nice guy but can be a hard grader. Pays attention to small commas and punctuation. Show improvement over the semester and go to class. Participate and you will do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI21B
• 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:

I love this professor, he is hands down one of the best. He is very helpful and cares about the success of his students. I would highly recommend this professor. I wish he was teaching English 1!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG10
• 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:

Professor Cano is very helpful when it come to the success of his students. the readings are mandatory but if you dedicate your time to the assignments, he will help improve your writing substantially through dialogue as well. One of my favorite teachers of all time. Very kind and respectful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL10
• 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:

Great professor. Very approachable guy. Lots of group work. 4 small novels to read through the course, 2 tests, 2 essays and final. Knows his stuff and does his best to make this class fun. Great GE class you'll learn a lot

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG21B
• 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:

GREAT professor! Really knows his stuff, and if you need help, he will give it to you. Very approachable and nice. You use a packet and read one small book for his class, so its not an expensive class at all (as far as books go). He's really funny too most of the time. Also, there is quite a bit of group-work, which I really liked

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI21B
• 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:

Best English Professor so far @ SMC.SO CLEAR about what needs to be done.Any questions, u can ask.He wants u to pass to english 2 [: Very Nice man. Makes a packet of all essays needed for class so you don't have to spend $hundreds$ on textbooks.Essay topics are interesting&fun!DEFINATELY take his class! I made mistake of taking Padilla for eng2 tho

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG21B
• 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 lovd his class. He knows how to make the material enjoyable. As long as you do the work, you will do great. Down to earth guy. Always willing to help. i would highly recommend!