John Hess - American River College, Sacramento, CA

Professor: John Hess

Department: English

College: American River College, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice professor. Cares about students. Horrible topics to write about. Way to complex for engwr 300. Show up write a crappy paper and you will still get an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGLT345
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You will needed to read the books to pass, very easy on grading. Loves to interact with his class. Does lecture a good amount but that's unavoidable. Stories are actually interesting if you read them. Really good guy, would definitely take again. Test on each book, a midterm, and a Final. Final is worth 200 pts, all quizzes are 2o and mid is 50.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR50
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hess was a great professor, he is very laid back. If you want an easy class that will get you an A take his. Just stay on top of your HW.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far the best English professor I've ever had. His classroom has a welcoming environment and he has the best discussions about race, gender, and inequality. There are a lot of response papers but they help build the main idea for essays. 3 essays and you get to peer review before submitting. Overall, I highly recommend and this was a fun class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENWR300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Hess was the best. He has super interesting topics and discussions and does not require a textbook. He is very understanding and likes to hear every students voice. Easily the best English class I have ever taken! Don't miss out on his class!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR300
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

John Hess is a very understanding and amazing Professor he was very helpful when it came to me not quite understanding the essay prompt. He would tell me what it is i need to improve on. He's a funny guy ! I would recommend him to anyone you won't regret it!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hess is an amazing professor. He brings controversial topics to class and has you discuss them. It makes the class feel more connected. His lectures sometimes drag on and he can be disorganized, but he is very passionate. Basically, if you follow the prompts, you'll get a high B or A. Few small assignments but nothing hard. 10/10 recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGLT341
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class was simple and straightforward, but he was extremely disorganized. It's the same thing every class, listening to him talk. Teach yourself, do the work, and get an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hess is amazing at what he does. He is very clear about his essays which is easy when it comes to writing. 3 essays total, and a couple of response papers. Read your book and listen to his lecture and there is no reason why you should not get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hess is very funny and makes class enjoyable. His class is very straight forward but he does assign a lot of reading and reading responses as homework. Other then that, besides some essays, there isn't much other work. Its an easy A if you do the reading and the class discussions are fun. Would totally take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLT345
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never been so bored in a class. Lectures were dull it was basically a recap of whatever was up on the projector. I only showed up a few times and did fairly well. If you want an easy A, this is the class. If you want to learn and have a challenge pick a different professor. Grade is based on a few short essay quizzes and a midterm/final pape

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very fun class, just can be slow on grading

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a great personality

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hess is a great professor but 301 is pretty challenging. 4 essays, 5 RA's, 5 RP's, everyday readings. Will change the syllabus a lot so don't rely on it. Gives good feedback. Essays are challenging, but as long as you get them done you will receive a decent grade. He gives really good feedback, and strongly encourages his office hour as well as WAC

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lot's of reading and writing, He wants you to succeed. If you pay attention and enjoy a straight forward prof that is down to earth and seems to like his career because he cares, He's it. Not going to breeze through but if you work it will pay off in the end. He likes to laugh. likes to get shy people to open up. doesn't sensor your thoughts.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR50
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Man, Professor Hess is really cool! He's laid back and he cares of his students. I really liked him. I'm definitely going to try to take him again! Oh, and there's this one lady that her name is Lidia and it's his helper I don't know if she's always there, but she is awesome as well!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGWR101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very unorganized, but can be an easy "A" if you sit through it patiently you'll pass the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG52
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework but totally worth it!!!! You'll pass if you do as told. He's an amazing teacher and truly takes his job serious!! Very passionate English teacher!!! Recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLT341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hess is absolutely incredible! He is so passionate about literature and wants all his students to succeed! I highly recommend him for any English Lit. course!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101ENG50
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor, laid back & pretty helpful. Gives Extra credit. You'll have homework every week, but it's manageable. I wish he was taking Eng 300, because I would definitely take his class again. A bit unorganized with things he wants done for homework, but he gives a lot of time to get it done. Do the homework&the 3 essays & you'll pass.