Raymond Brennan - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Raymond Brennan

Department: English

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"You come here." Is what he says to you if he catches you on your phone on the first day of class. He scared off all the slackers on the first two weeks of class. Some call him a bully, some ask, "How's he allowed to teach that way." He gives detailed feedback on how to improve your writing, he molds you into an academic writer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EWRT02
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are A LOT of essays assigned in this class, don't be fooled by the lack of the word "essays" in the syllabus. Look for "summary" and "analysis" because those are the essays and we had to write 11 not including the midterm and final paper. But he's actually real great and entertaining. It's very obvious he actually cares about his students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EWRT002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was probably one of the HARDEST classes I've ever taken. So many essays to write within a week, it felt so impossible. I used to think I was a good writer (given my AP Literature grade in high school) but I was wrong. Although this class was tons of work/hard, I learned a lot. He is an amazing, funny, and respected professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BLAH

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• 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 two courses with professor Brennan, both have been great experiences. He's quite knowledgeable and funny. It's not an easy A class, but you can get an A. He always lets us out early which is awesome. Overall a good class. Don't take his classes if you're soft or easily triggered. I want to say more but I'm out of characters :

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Its just so much work, every week we have to write either a summary or analysis. Which doesn't seem so bad right? Wrong, they are mostly things that aren't so interesting. All reading is either political, scientific, or religious. I mean at the same time he is a great Profesor its just so much work!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EWRT002
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT RECOMMEND! There are far better, and easier, professors at De Anza and I don't think this class is for anyone trying to pass with a decent grade. The readings are incredibly long and extremely boring. Do yourself a favor and pick any other professor. Even if you like his odd sense of humor, that won't get you an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's not really a hard class, once you get the hang of writing the way he wants you to. He wants you to write your ideas and back them up with strong grammar and writing. He can tell if you'd improved throughout the class. It can be hard to put up with his rudeness.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

EWRT 2 is overall a challenging class. Professor Brennan is very difficult to deal with, I want to be able to write more critically and flawless like him and not make any mistakes. He's very helpful in improving your writing. In the end, you will thank him one day.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EWRIT1A
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I failed the class and I deserved it. Professor Brennan was a great teacher and he is super supportive. You only fail when you don't work. Get ready to read, weekly assignments and quizzes. 4 essays. there will be a handful of analysis and summaries.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EWRT02
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brennan is amazing. Seriously one of the best professors at De Anza. Although he can be a tough grader I really learned a lot in his class and his lectures are really interesting. He's always available to help students improve on their writing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EWRT02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did well in this class but this guy made me crazy. He is extremely pessimistic and rude. I never learned anything from the lectures, he just rants and get mad at people for not doing something the way he expects. Assigns a ton of punitive busy work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brennan is one of the best English teachers I've had! He's very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. The first couple weeks were really intimidating because he seemed like a real hard ass, but he's actually a great professor and is very approachable. Like other students, my writing skills improved a lot from this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EWRT1B
• 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 Brennan is AWESOME- take his class if you want to improve your writing and become a better student! The quarter I took his class we focused on writing thorough papers on poetry and short stories. Teaches his class in a great way, gives great feedback, very helpful even though he is blunt! Very cool person!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EWRT002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took EWRT002 over the summer with Brennan. The work he assigns is not difficult, but be ready to have readings every single night. He can be intimidating and definitely speaks his mind, but he is very approachable outside of class and is more than willing to help you if needed. It is an easy A if you do the readings and do well on your papers.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I wasnt planning on staying in his class because he was intimidating & harsh at first, weekly summaries, analysis, reading quiz, 5pg midterm, 8pg finals (printed) on social inequality, don't worry you'll have lots to talk about, readings are online. Detailed feedback & helpful when you ask for help. I'm glad I stayed, never thought I'd get an A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EWRT02
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brennan is the best teacher that I ever had, people should be glad that this kind of teacher exists in De Anza. After taking his class, my Writing and Reading skills just went up to a different level. Professor Brennan even wrote a recommendation letter to my transfer application, it was my honor to be his student and I love his class!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EWRT02
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Genuinely one of the best professors at De Anza! Dr. Brennan has helped my writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills immensely. He is a strict grader and teacher, but only to encourage his students to hold themselves to a higher standard. Our classroom topic was focused on social inequality, and it was so refreshing to be his student.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like many English teachers alike, he grades papers (analyses, summaries, essay papers) based on the context of articles, the writing structure, and the use of wordings and vocabulary, so if you read the articles carefully, you should be in good shape in papers and quizzes. The poverty and inequality is a reasonable theme for the class as well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EWRT2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

23 articles to read, 1 book (330 pages), 6 Summaries, 5 Analyses, 9 quizzes, 1 midterm paper(5 pages), 1 Final paper(10 pages). Very willing to help his students improve their writing and is clear about your grade, which most teachers aren't. Very sarcastic, but funny guy. Has a lot of resources to help you do well, but lots of work.