Brian Kennedy - Pasadena City College

Professor: Brian Kennedy

Department: TBD

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG46B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful don't take him! short 2pg papers in his own specific format & grades very tough (6 of them) Constantly like 80% of the time rants/talks about other things ex Hockey & doesn't teach. I only passed well thanks to Mid&final exam that had normal format papers & remember to read cause it is the only way to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can be boring but he is a dry humor type of guy and does care. Go to his office hours for every essay and you'll basically get a free A. Don't waste time going to the writing center. Participate for the participation points. Make sure to do well on easy quizzes and homework. caring and lenient, just ask him about your grade and he helps.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kennedy is very nice and is always willing to help you out. Grades are based mostly on papers, but he prepares well for them. There is quite a bit of reading to do, but the books he chooses are interesting and are not too hard to read. Overall, he is a great professor and I highly recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hes such a great teacher with dry humor and I just love his personality. I didnt really like this class at first but now I wish it never ended. You write about 4 essays, 2 in class and 2 take home, its not bad because he gives you great feedback. Hes also negotiable/works with u, just do your work and youll have a blast. TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really good teacher, but you gotta do your homework. We did 4 essays in class and he is more than happy to help you with it, if you need it, read a book and also taught some grammar activities that people should already know. Other than that, he really cares about those who show him that they try their hardest in the class. He doesn't use canvas :(

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• 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:

I thought this class was going to be easy. NO. He gives a lot of work as in complicated journals that are basically mini essays for him. No communication that the book we needed for the class, wasnt going to be available yet still assigned homework. So that meant a lot of stuff to print out to annotate & read. It was confusing for me.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HES THE BEST. He honestly made class super entertaining and I just love his humor and his sarcasm. He talks kinda monotone but hes great & get ready to read in this class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1AH
• 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:

Kennedy's english classes are interesting and not hard at all. If you're not a strong essay writer he gives really good feedback and will edit your papers before you turn them in. Do the reading he gives super easy quizzes at the beginning of each class (no need to study). most class time is spent discussing the text so you should like speaking.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

didnt like his class at first but I ended up liking it. hes so funny and has dry humor. he makes class interesting and entertaining. pretty easy class just do your work and read. you will have about 4-5 essays, 2 essays are in class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1BHONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Kennedys English 1B class. He really seems to appreciate each of his students and his essay comments are thoughtful. Discussion is a major component of his classes and he encourages individuality of opinion. I really looked forward to our class discussions and felt inspired to have strong opinions. His dry humor is quite entertaining.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1B
• 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:

I enjoyed the extra reading and the class discussions were very interesting. Highly recommend this honors class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1BH
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most boring English class I EVER had. Topic was WWI, which was interesting, but his class structure makes it boring. Prof is disorganized and forgetful unless its about our grade. Class is confusing w/ disorg. discussions, unclear hw instructions, and rarely lectures on anything useful that's not already covered in Eng 1A. Half of class dropped.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVE DR. KENNEDY! i took his honors class, you really need to be a smart student and be ready to work hard. He is such an amazing professor, i took him for 1B too!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1B
• 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:

Dr. Kennedy is definitely one of my favorite professors at PCC, and I've had good ones. He is funny, and a great teacher. He is helpful with the papers, and makes class fun. He made WW1 literature so interesting, like I never imagined. I wish he used canvas, but I could go on about why Kennedy is awesome!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i am not the type of person who enjoys english, but Professor Kennedy made class enjoyable. our class was two hours but felt like 10 minutes he's a great professor, once class is over you don't feel like leaving.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG901
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

nice, very clear , would recommended to anyone

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you do poorly on the 1st essay (which is in-class), don't worry. You WILL grow as a writer & critical thinker/analyzer in this class. He is one of the kindest, most intelligent & helpful professors on this campus & it is very easy to build a close, respectable relationship with him. READ THE BOOKS & good luck if you don't. Office hrs are a must!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL60
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best literature teachers in PCC. He is respectful, responsible and cares his students. He has a special sense of humor for those who are really into literature. He never misses a classes and keeps his spirits from the beginning to the end. He is a person really loving what he does. An amazing teacher with a noble mind!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL60
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kennedy is such a great professor. His class has inspired me to major in English. His Eng 60 class is a very fun class and his requirements are very clear. He gives a lot of options on how to earn points towards your grade. Can't wait to take him again!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kennedy is one of the greatest professors I had at PCC. By the end of this semester you will know so much more and you will (slightly) feel like you're a literary scholar. He is an incredibly fair grader and leaves great feedback. Plus, he's very understanding and always is respectful of his students. Would recommend this class to anyone