Brent Isaacs - El Camino College

Professor: Brent Isaacs

Department: TBD

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Engl 1A contains A LOT of multiple choice quizzes on reading and grammar, anywhere from 2-3 quizzes per week. You could excel in the essays getting A's and B's and still struggle to pull off an A because the quizzes are so heavy on your grade. The required readings are boring and dreadful and the quizzes ask very specific detail oriented questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG36
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are into literature, you will love this class. 3 hour nonstop lecture. If you are not into literature, you will be bored to tears. See above. But he doesn't care if you don't listen and goof off on phone or computer. No need to take notes. Homework is easy. As far as hotness, overstuffed Tony stark with a touch of the gay gene. He's cool.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love his class.... I would so take it again...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG36
• 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:

Prof. Isaacs is rad. Super smart, well read, funny, & so far from boring - you'll look forward to class. As an Engl. major, some lit. classes are dry b/c required reading list blows. Not Isaacs'. He finds ways to relate the lit. to real world events (old/new) that make it interesting. I learned a lot + he's a good looking mf. So hot. Thx Isaacs!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• 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:

i took his enlish 1B course, and enjoyed his style of teaching so much i took his Wolrd Lit courses AND changed my major to english. The man relit my love for literature and critical thinking. I still praise his teaching methods and tough grading policy after 3 years that i graduated from EL Co. I reccomend his course to all future students

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Man this guy is one of the best English professors I have had. He really knows his stuff and can teach remarkably. Not only that but he has a great sense of humor. Not never a boring class and he knows how to keep his students engaged and really cares about them. Would for sure take again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's great! As long as you do the work you will pass his class with no problem!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3536
• 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:

Do yourself a favor and take his class. Not only is he completely knowledgeable about the material, the guy is hilarious. Amazing lecturer that will make sure you're never bored in class. Weekly readings, quizzes, and essays but the stories were very enjoyable and well worth it. I would come back to Elco to take his class again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AS30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Isaac is an amazing teacher. He makes sure you understand the subject, and his class is NEVER boring. ( He's hilarious!) If you show up, pay attention, and do your assignments you will pass his class. The students that complained were the one's who missed class frequently, and didn't turn in their work.-- AWESOME TEACHER!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Isaacs has been one of the best professors at El Camino College I have taken. His vocabulary tests are the best because I get to learn words I do not use in my every day vocabulary! It is an easy class if you study and do the homework! Also, his humor is the best!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG35ENG36
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While vulgar and funny, Isaacs may be the most knowledgeable professor I've had. He's read and contemplated over boatloads of literature. You'll improve your critical thinking, English, and history knowledge in his World Literature classes. Each week, you'll spend several hours reading and writing a short, persuasive essay on what you've read.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher! He really cares about his students and he really does try to make you a better reader. He does give a vocabulary quiz every Monday and reading quiz every Wednesday, but honestly they help you out in the long run. Also, best part is if you finish your quiz early, you may leave the class. :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL36
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor! He is really funny and he helps you grow a lot as a writer. However, there is an essay and a quiz every weeK. I know many people in that class that had difficulty passing (the quizzes are curved but he is a harsh essay grader). His lectures are long and there is no discussion. Make sure you don't skip any essays!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 4073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Isaacs is a great example of what a teacher should be. He make if fun and he's hilarious with a touch of insanity. I loved him. I took a Academic Strategies class but it was immensely helpful for my English class. Awesome teacher!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL36
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Isaacs is, hands down, the finest English teacher I've ever taken. He's brilliant and his lectures may be long, but he will teach you why we study literature. Little tolerance for boring, standard freshman comp writing. Be creative. Read closely. By rights, he should be at a prestigious 4-yr University, so count yourself lucky and show up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG36
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard class but amazing professor! Much reading and weekly essays but you learn A LOT. If you enjoy mind-blowing lectures about history and world literature, then this is the class for you! Warning: Many get turned off by his crude Colbert-like humor but as he says on the first day, "We'll be dealing with very mature subjects in an immature way."

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME! He was funny and his techniques are helpful. I learned way more than I ever thought I would.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG84
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is AMAZING! i thought english class would be boring, but i was wrong. the class spend with professor isaacs passes so fast. He is just so nice!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH84
• 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:

Professor Issacs makes learning fun. He is very helpful and is always energetic. His interaction with students is incredible and I always looked forward to the next class period. Take his class if you want to get an education!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG36
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you can sit through 3 hours of nonstop rambling, then this is the class for you. Quizzes focus on hard to remember details, but essays are fairly easy as long as you have a good thesis. Professor Isaacs is kind of funny and he's a nice guy but he really got on my nerves sometimes.