Doug Rice - California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Doug Rice

Department: English

College: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG30B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor absolutely loves writing, and to be quite honest, his class is interesting and I look forward to it, which is rare for me. You need to attend class for a good grade, and, you must purchase the books to stay up to date on reading and assignments. Would definitely take this professor again! He spreads life knowledge throughout!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130M
• 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:

An amazing English professor who is unique and fearless. There is rarely a boring lecture even if the lecture goes off topic a bit it is fun, at least to me. I wish he had more evening classes since now I work during the daytime!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you show up and listen, then the concepts aren't too hard to grasp. There's a lot of heavy reading, but if you go back and read the assigned essays after watching the films in class, then it's far easier to understand them. He's hilarious, respects his students, and gives great feedback. Very inspirational. Granted there's lots of writing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Positives: Provides in-depth feedback about stories, praises strong points and gives suggestions on how to improve. Passionate about fiction. Negatives: Mean and un-approachable with crude sense of humor. Very disorganized; the class doesn't follow the syllabus at all. Limits the genres that you can write about. Hard grader; very few ppl get A's

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130N
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious, brilliant, has profound insight on writing. Also great for those who have a penchant for dark humor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH130N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class, though Rice could never go from point A straight to point B, usually Point Z, H, G and K were in between. I have learned more from Rice as a writer in a single semester than four years of high school. He answered all my questions and made time for me in office hours, gives great feed back on assignments and I am taking him again

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 197G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although a few of our classmates (and myself) were very uncertain of what to expect for the midterm, Rice really takes the time to instill in you that this is what he's looking for. When he says, "I want your opinion, just jot that ---- down;" he isn't joking. He means it because he wants to know what you thought. He's a wonderful teacher and cares

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH191A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best Professor on Campus. Incredibly intelligent and passionate. This university is lucky to have him. DO NOT miss out on his class if you have the opportunity to take it. I assure you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130A
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Rice is an interesting professor with many opinions and quite the sense of humor! I enjoy his lectures about 25% of the time; he rambles. I expected a writing class to include writing everyday, or even every week. Two essays and two writing assignments. Not hard; boring. I really wish he would include writing in the curriculum.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You either love him or hate him. If you've already taken other film theory professors elsewhere, he will muddle your mind. He's a sweetheart inside but so hokey. He imparts "wisdom" and bases his opinions as absolute. Class felt like a rambling cult IMHO Ignore his rambling lectures, take vigorous book notes and form your own opinions to ace class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FICTIENGL
• 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:

Prof. Rice is an intelligent, inspiring teacher. He makes his lectures interesting and at times, funny. Be considerate, polite, and do your work and this will be one of your favorite classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL197G
• 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:

Professor Rice is the most inspiring, intelligent, and educated man. He will respect you if you are passionate about what you do and if you take the class very seriously. DO NOT even think about using a cell phone or eating in class, he will throw you out, no joke! If you respect him and take good notes and are serious, you will pass!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL97
• 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:

Rice is a funny Teacher. Learned a lot from the class. there is 2 papers, then a research paper and comp. final,

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers at Sac State fosho! Will help you if you ask. Tells you why your writing is bad, instead of just saying it. Class is a lot of work, but definitely worth it if writing is your passion. You will learn great things from him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL130A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers at Sac State fosho! Will help you if you ask. Tells you why your writing is bad, instead of just saying it. Class is a lot of work, but definitely worth it if writing is your passion. You will learn great thing from him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLMANY
• 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:

I've taken several classes from Prof. Rice and plan to take as many more as I can before graduation. An easy A he isn't, and his syllabus is next to useless, but you'll learn more in an hour with this man than in a semester in a more cookie cutter class. Highly recommended if you're an adult and can handle real talk.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MANYMANY
• 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:

Those who can't learn from Doug, can't learn period.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He may be tough but he is there to help you learn. He is funny, don't take his hilarious comments to heart if you dont want to. I think he is very entertaining and that really adds to his courses. He certainly teaches subjects that many wouldn't dare to touch. Highly recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL18
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the best teacher I've had in my academic years. I HIGHLY recommend this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• 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:

Doug Rice rocked my world! Never ever did I imagine I would love theory! Sorry I never found him sooner!