Matthew Becker - California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

Professor: Matthew Becker

Department: English

College: California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Where do I begin.... If you are taking his class right now, its either because ur bold or u had no choice and he was the last one with room in his class (for a reason). He isnt clear about what he wants, he only grades with what HE BELIEVES and not how its suppose to be, unlike other English teachers. Most of my classmates failed.. even me

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor! His essay topics were so good and interesting! Yes there is a lot of writhing and papers but it really helps us to improve our writing. I learned so much in this class and I was happy I earned a B+ :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Becker is a super nice guy and is very reasonable if you communicate with him. He is a very tough grader and rips every assignment to shreds with comments. He asks you to revise and resubmit your work if he does not like it and this is a nice gesture, but the work piles up with revisions and current papers that are due. Also very toughly topics

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best English professor I have had. Work is tough but is manageable. As long as you pay attention and stay on top of the work, the class is a breeze. I got A's on all of the essays which make up the majority of your grade, so make sure you put all your effort into them. He grades fairly and is always helpful if you have any questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult Professor! He assigns a lot of work that is unnecessary and difficult. Leaves very condescending comments on papers and assignments. I highly recommend a different professor. He is unhappy if you do not agree with him and your grade would suffer because of it. Do not do it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Will never take him again. Nice guy, but is not clear about what he wants in his essays. Then he grades so hard practically saying your whole essay was not what he wanted. You will have essays due about every time you come into class on broad and overwhelming topics. Very time consuming and stressful. I suggest looking into other professors.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Becker is awesome. He gives vocab quizzes once a week, and 5 essays to do throughout the semester. For assignments, he assigns stories to read before coming to class & in class gives you a question relating to it. He is very caring & friendly, but does grade essays harsh. Put in 120% effort and NEVER do anything last minute, especially essays.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Becker is great!! He is very passionate and cried a couple times during class but he is still great. Always let people turn assignments in late. Cares so much about his students but sometimes tough grader. I would take him again anytime. Throughout the semester got B's and C's and received a B+ so I'm happy with my grade. Would recommend

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Assigns 2-3 pages of written work every time you go to class. Makes you read a lot. Very harsh grader. Unnecessary amount of work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Becker is a nice professor but he assigns A LOT of essays. Yes it is a writing class, but for the majority of the semester we would have a 3-4 page essay due which can get to be a bit much with other classes. He's a tough grader in the sense that he rarely gives an A, but if you write a solid essay you can easily get a passing grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor is very unclear on what he wants. He will make you write about whatever the topic is and then grade you very harsh about it. There were times where he will ask us to bring in an article that had cliff notes, and then sometimes would not approve of the article you brought in, so you get marked absent, which was unnecessary.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor is very strict when it comes to grading, whether it be homework or essays. He has very high standards especially for an Eng 111 class. If ur paper don't meet his expectations he gives you "NC" or No Credit. But gives you another chance to redo your essays. But if you don't, it's basically an F. Accumulate enough "NC's" and you WILL fail.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really uptight hard grader professor. If you really want to learn how to write a real essay, take him! But if you I do not recommend him. He puts you in a stage where you give up but do not give up. Show him that you are trying your best! I recommend the learning center as well. Be ready to write lots of essays! Best of luck!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG350
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whatever you do, avoid this professor! He never gives straightforward answers and is super picky about his essays. He is very emotional and cries which makes class uncomfortable. He deducts points if you do not attend class and you're only allowed to redo the first 2 assignments. Will never take him again!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kinda boof.. Cool guy and all but Professor wise he boof af

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. becker is very helpful and he is very accomodating if you do the work. as a person he's a cool guy but as a Professor he's boof with his grading

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG099
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Takes attendance regularly, has certain rules such as no cell phones, no leaving the class, no food or drinks, must bring the book or he'll take points off. Overall did about 4 long papers (including midterm/final) and 6 short analysis. Uses articles and films.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG099
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Expect to have multiple short summary papers on readings (articles). Also two major essays. Gives prompt and goes over it as a class. Expects you to go beyond what is "obvious." It's an okay class, he is a nice guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

professor Becker is one of the worst teachers, he is so confusing and a really tough grader. he told me I was doing good for his class but that it was on him if i passed or not he ended up failing me, and not only me but also i asked my classmates who i knew and they told me they failed too. I would not recommend this teacher to no one.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG099
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Pepper was a very tough grader. He wanted his essays the way he wanted them and if you didn't give him what he expected, he returned it with a failing grade. At least he lets you redo the essays. He is very unclear with what he wants from you, and makes you think more than you should. Great class discussions though! Very kind person too.