Karl Sherlock - Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Professor: Karl Sherlock

Department: English

College: Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor hes very difficult! Very rude! Not helpful! He yells at his students. He doesnt let anyone to leave his class early even if you have an emergency. If you dont bring your books he will kick you out and embarras you in front the class. Hes something else his essay topics are sooo confusing hes sooo picky very very bad teacher!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG124
• 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:

Funny, quick witted, and insightful

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken him for Poetry twice now. (Plan on taking him again). Gives really good feedback. Does what he can to help you improve as a writer. Once in a while he talks about himself, but not too often and its always interesting subjects too. He's very good at responding and he's actually really approachable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had Sherlock for English 120, but I did have him for American Lit. & poetry he was always more than willing to help. He may come off as intimidating, but he's totally approachable! Really nice! His class may be hard at times, but it will only help you in the long run, he means well. He was always passionate about material, which helps.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is really intelligent and he'll let you know. I found his lectures and discussion of material extremely interesting, but he did not use any sort of portal so I had no idea what my grade was all semester! You had to go to his office hours, and for students who work, that is asking a lot. I enjoyed him but others did not and I understand why.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cool person, bad professor. Only a few assignments in the class so every little grade was detrimental. He is kinda arrogant and rude especially if you slip out of class early. His quizzes are 100% trick questions and the material on them is not covered in the class. Very unclear standards. Really disappointing because he is a cool guy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whatever notes he leaves (feedback) make sure to apply it to your revisions and you will get a good grade. I went to almost every open office and to the writing center and I received an A in the class. If you are going to do the bare minimum not the teacher to take. Bring your book to class, he will make you leave if you do not have it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok, I had him for poetry, so if you're taking him for something other than that, read the other reviews. For poetry, however, he knows his stuff. He's a great poet and offers great feedback on students' poems. Since he knows that his own opinions on work are just that, he grades based on if you've done the work rather than the quality of it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He would not help the student, bad grader .Don't take his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have to laugh at commenters who are indignant that they were expected to know how to write a paper or bring texts to class. I transferred to a UC a couple years ago and this ain't nothing. Y'all better learn how to college now ... unless you're just here for the financial aid.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sherlock is a good person. He is a good professor, if you are in a creative writing major class. As an English 120 professor he is horrible. He grades as if the person has already been in three years of college English and should know how to write a book already. If your scholarship or tuition is based on GPA do not take his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG098
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Hard Grader, "GPA" killer. Although, the class did improve my writing skills. He is big on small group discussion. Seems a bit moody. Use as last resort.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• 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:

Great Professor! He expects his students to be familiar with how to write, read, and think. He won't hold your hand and do your work for you but he will help you get ideas and point you in the right direction. The work challenges you to really think and not just parrot useless bits of nonsense.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class is entertaining enough, however, he is a VERY tough grader. He tries to be helpful but bottom line is he talks over his students. We aren't English professors! He's impatient so bring your books and materials to class or he WILL embarrass you and then kick you out. Ask LOTS of questions and you can normally decipher what he wants from you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL120
• 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:

Always take ALL of your books. If you dont have the readings to go over with the class he will throw you out! no joke he threw out half the class one night. He will make you a really good writer if you work hard but its not an easy class. The papers are rough, I'd advice getting a study partner. This is an intense class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a great teacher #100

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

Professor Sherlock is a very tough teacher but you will learn a LOT. This is a big boy class that gets you ready for the real world. You will spend a LOT of time doing essays. You will be a much better writer. You will do a LOT of work. Do not take this class if you have a heavy schedule. He is very cool guy. Thank you Prof. sherlock.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is really hard. I appreciate his knowledge, but really does expect his students to know everythinggg going into this 120 course. Not realistic. Also a tad arrogant, and is kinda annoying about it. Not my favorite professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Text is a must. Do the readings or the midterm and final will be very difficult. If you don't know how to write an argument or a thesis you will not get very far in this class. Participate in class discussion, it's a good chunk of the grade. Otherwise, enjoy an enthralling and passionate look at literature.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI120
• 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:

Very tough class, but was pushed to be a better writer. Take a class with him if you want a challenge!