James Cross - Pasadena City College

Professor: James Cross

Department: English

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cross is a very kind gentleman. As a non-native speaker I always feel anxious about writing essays. However, Professor Cross doesn't really care minor grammar errors. He only cares if you can learn the real meaning of 'Good and Evil' from the readings. Just make sure be on time, no cell phones and be prepared for the reading assignment.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best English class I've taken. Been out of school 10+ years and got an A. Lots of reading 5-6 books, but well worth it. I actually enjoyed them. Rare hw, 3-4 papers, EC opportunities. Role taken every class. Interesting lectures. Goes over reading assignments with you in class. EC if you participate w/in-class readings.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

Not the best english class out there! I regret taking him. He is not lenient with grading anything. I would not recommend him to anyone, even the hard working.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cross is a nice guy, but he's not that easy to pass. His reading test is not easy even with open book. He only assigns two take home essay with 2 pages short. If you're looking for less work, Cross is the teacher doesn't make you work alot.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's the best English teacher! Always there to help and he's very nice and friendly. He wants you to do well in his class, and his very knowledgable and sense of humor. There's not much homework, read four books in the semester and two very short take home essay. All of them are not easy as long as you read them. Would definitely recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best English teacher I ever had! Would recommend to anyone having a struggle with English. There might be a lot to read but as long as you apply yourself you will get an A. By the way his voice sounds like Robin Williams (:

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly knowledgeable and never has a mundane lecture. Even though you may not participate in class, he still tries his best to give you everything you need to know about the text you are studying. He is there to help if you need it. Always has a test, then a short take-home essay. Never grades unrealistically.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• 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:

One of the best English teacher I know! Every book you read you WILL have a test and an essay. If you read the books you will be fine. He reads in class so thats always helpful. I enjoyed his class and if he taught 1C I would definitely take him again. You won't regret taking him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI1AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a profound professor, he is an intelligent and genuine man who makes the right connections with his students. I really love how he explains the shakespearian language to understand the humor in the words. You will never find one like him

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

English is my 2nd language but I got an easy B for this class (ENG 1B). There are many tests and writings but all of the essays are short--200-500 words. Very nice and passionate professor, and humorous too. He made me laughed in every session, literally. I never thought I would love a class like ENG 1B (I hate writing!) Wish it were an A tho.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great person and teacher I dont particularly like english but im glad I took this one he made all the difference got me to like shakespear b/c his analysis is so in depth He is a hard grader though so take his class to learn not for an A b/c you wont get one His a popular teacher for all the right reasons though i wish they would let him teach more

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Please, come teach Enlish 1C. Great professor, really enjoys what he does. No stress at all. Read the material and show up(come on, this is college and a night class, you're supposed to be a grown up). I'll miss Mr.Cross

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

amazing prof! he makes this class so interesting that makes literature fun! he doesnt require those super long essays like other english classes... and to top it all off... his books were only like $40... just always write in the present tense and avoid is's... take him u wont be sorry!!! our class was full til the end of the semester... go figure!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, sweet lover of literature. Lots of Extra Credits, short stories that are awesome (James Joyce, GGMarquez,etc).Come to class, do the reading and this is it, not much sweat for essays. I wish he taught 1C. Ah, he can be charming too...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor is very passionate about literature. Test are really hard but he offers a lot of extra credit. Test books are not to expensive; all books total about $45.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best instructors I've ever had in my LIFE. Completely passionate about literature. Beware, tests are HARD multiple choice, paragraph, and essay usually. Does a whole variety of things. Lots of extra credit. He expects that students already know how to write well. Teaching emphasis is on understanding literature, not writing it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Hardly ANY homework. Must do reading (Shakespeare). Take his English 1B, I did: It was great! "Going after Cacciato" is amazing (hint: it's all a dream). If you do the reading it's an EZ "A". No oral presentations. The Final was a take home essay! He was the BEST.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everybook assigned you will do an essay/play. He is a great teacher. He loves participation. You'll like him as a person and if you try you'll get a good grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor, in the sense that he's passionate about the beauty of literature. If you're not a big fan of Shakesphere, be careful with this course, because there'll be lots of poetry from Shakesphere you'll have to read on about. Good luck.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You gain knowledge in his class, not stress