Enrique Bonus - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Professor: Enrique Bonus

Department: Ethnic Studies

College: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes very casual and tries to be humorous. There are weekly readings (on the longer side) along with 2 canvas discussion posts a week. There are pop quizzes that are taken individually or as a group. There is also one group project/presentation done in quiz section. The exams are straight forward - memorizing terms and answering short essay Qs

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AAS360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bonus is a little hard to get used to at first. He can be a tad disorganized at times and some things were assigned with unclear or unspecific instructions. However, he is very passionate about the material and is highly knowledgeable about the topics. Be ready to do at least 2 or 3 readings before class. Watch out for the quizzes. Study!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AAS360
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Readings for every class, canvas posts weekly, two textbooksone autobio/novel/social history and one on Filipino studies. One midterm, a final project and short final paper. The material was enticing and eye opening for a rarely discussed ethnicity and its history. Make sure to do the readings and come to class or you will be lost.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AAS360
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I agree that he's disorganized and improvises his lectures based on what students want (which is unfair, since some students don't take it seriously anyway). But he's passionate about what he's teaching and I learned a lot from taking both of his classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AES340
• 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:

No organization whatsoever in this class. No slides posted online and expects you to read 200 pages and come up ready for a closed book pop quiz. Tough grader and will grade you down for no reasons. Horrible teacher and not suited to teach in this professional environment.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AES151AAS360
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken classes with Professor Bonus twice as of now and he's really a great guy. He goes kind of fast and will improvise off of slides, but the content of his lectures is really good and gets you thinking. He jokes around and that livens up the class, and with that alongside hard hitting content, his classes are fun to take.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AES350
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seriously. Avoid Professor Bonus to save your GPA. Bonus can, and will wreck your GPA. Quizzes are graded unfairly, and you have to do 200 pages + reading and quizzed on it closed book. Content is very interesting tho. NOT AN EASY 4.0. DO NOT TRUST THE COURSE EVALUATION CATALOG !!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bonus is good at what he does. Overall, there are times where he goes fast during lectures, but gives A LOT of Extra Credit!!! class work relatively easy if you get good notes. You'll pretty much get all the info needed for midterms and final. T.A.'s may be a pain (depending on which one you get). But worth the infromation

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class had pretty interesting content and Bonus adds a lot to it with his sense of humor. Sometimes he lets you know beforehand about quizzes but not always, they are usually partner or group quizzes, only a couple of them weren't. You have to post weekly on a forum about the weeks class content which is super easy and there is A TON of extra cred

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AES340
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bonus is my dude. He's funny, goes at a nice pace, and provides great insight and really wants you to succeed. At times can be unorganized and dramatic, but you'll notice that's just how his brain works. The AES 340 class opened my eyes so much about education in the United States.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AES340
• 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:

Great Prof! He really cares about his students. He cracks jokes and keeps class entertaining. There is a lot of reading in his class, but it is really interesting. I have to say that I learned the most in this class than any other. Watch out for his "presents" (quizzes) though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AES498
• 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:

Professor Bonus is the best! I always heard such amazing things about him and I was lucky to take of of his special topics classes! He provided great insight, listened to us carefully, and saw us as his equal. HE IS HILARIOUS TOO! I am so sad that I am graduating because I would take every class that he teaches if I could. Best professor hands down

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Go to class, go to section to get quiz pts and participation pts. do all the work and do some extra cred (there's alot!) and you'll have a 4.0. I didn't like how much notes we had to take, but he makes it really easy to get a good grade. & your TA grades basically everything.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was really excited to take this class but the lectures were kind of disappointing. Bonus is a funny guy but the lectures are kind of disorganized. Your TA basically grades all your stuff so attend quiz section and make a little effort in the reading. Easy (but boring) class in general.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

extremely easy class, material was very interesting but class organization was not great and the first 15 minutes everyday was devoted to just announcements.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AES340
• 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:

Bonus is the best prof anyone could ask for. He's hilarious but that the same time he's a great teacher. Bonus genuinely cares about your learning and all his lectures are relate able, informative and entertaining. I would definitely recommend Bonus for any class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AESA
• 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:

awesome prof

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• 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:

GREAT CLASS!! Bonus is the coolest professor ever!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bonus is so funny and interesting; he makes class worth attending. Interesting subject content, attend sections for participation and for help with exam content. This class is a great way to learn about history and ethnic studies! Take for a GPA booster and to expand your horizons.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AES151
• 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:

I highly recommend taking this class. Professor Bonus is hilarious and really down to earth. Make sure to do the readings because he refers to them a lot & go to class because the tests are straight out of the notes & aren't posted online. If he says, "I have a present for you.." it's a pop quiz! Easy class & very entertaining!