Cedric Gael Bryant - Colby College

Professor: Cedric Gael Bryant

Department: TBD

College: Colby College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN352
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Bryant is a wonderful person and a genuine intellectual. He may be intimidating to some but his office hours are a must. My reading and analytic skills vastly improved after my first class with him. Pro tip: only open your mouth in class if you have something insightful to say. He does not tolerate any intellectual laziness.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN345
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Bryant has extremely high expectations for his students, and he won't hesitate to destroy you in class or on your papers if you're wrong. But if you learn from your mistakes and go to his office hours religiously, your writing (and thinking) will vastly improve.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is one of the smartest people I have ever met. I took his W1 class, and my writing really improved. His classes are HARD. He grades REALLY HARD. But in the end it will be worth it. It is important to note that he does not believe in prompts, so when you write papers, you have the freedom to write about what you want.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN120RACE
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class. Lots of reading and writing. No prompt, which can be either good and bad. He knows a heck of a lot. In short: if you are an English Major : you need to take him, if not, you might enjoy another class and prof more.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 255
• 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:

I took many classes with Professor Bryant, but 255 was the first. Now I am myself a professor of American literature. It all began in that class (over two decades ago). He is a must-take professor, and one of Colby's very, very best. Bryant first showed me what it meant to be an intellectual and a scholar.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took him 15 years ago and his teachings have stayed with me to this day. Amazing professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Bryant over 10 years ago, and I attribute my career success to his teaching. His classes polished my writing and analytical skills, both of which are valuable in any profession! He goes above and beyond to help his students, and is clear about his expectations (which are high). A very talented and genuine person!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN115
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Bryant expects precision and he expects things done his way. He is very helpful if you seek his thought/comments on your work before turning it in.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EN151A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Bryant is one of the smartest people I have ever met. He does not tolerate laziness or sloppiness, so always have your work done and pay attention. His assignments are extremely difficult, but he is incredibly helpful. Office hours are a must; your writing will drastically improve and he clearly cares about his students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EN115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is an inspiration. He asks a lot of his students, but everyone leaves his class a much better writer. Bryant's class changed my life. Show up to every class on time, work hard on your papers, and he will respect you. Tardiness or laziness will send you straight to the bottom of his list, which is a place you do not want to be.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN457
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof B. is amazing. My writing has improved so much from working with him. His essay assignments may induce a bit of stress but the end result if you put in the work is well worth it and the writing skills carry on into other classes and life in general really. He's always willing to help in office hours and is one of the nicest people one on one.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great class. Prof. Bryant is extremely smart and leads great class discussions. His expectations are high, but you will become a better writer for it. If you're an English major at Colby, a class with Prof. Bryant is a must. Really hard to see him during office hours because the line is so long, but that just shows how helpful those meetings are.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Conversation was always interesting. He's really helpful when you meet with him, but has very few office hours and due to the number of people who need to see him it takes a long time. Definitely worth taking a class with him though. The style of writing that he expects helps your writing in every field!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EN279
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is SO smart. And disregard people complaining that he puts them down - he will definitely tell you if you're wrong, but that's what you're in class to learn. I would NOT take Critical Theory again with him, however... his teaching style is too rambling. Take it with someone else, but definitely make sure you take a class with him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is amazing. While at times he's a rambler and he loves to make jokes about how he has his PhD and we don't, he is most likely the smartest person I know and an exceedingly wonderful person. Go to office hours early and often. It will save you major hardships.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EN255
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the finest professor, if you try. You will learn more from him than you will from anyone else

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is the best English professor at Colby College. My writing has improved so much. Because of him, I know I will be ready for grad school after graduation. He is compassionate AND passionate. His class is hard but that's what makes you better.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant is undoubtably the best English professor at Colby College. He has made me a better writer and reader. I adore his class everytime.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Bryant was quite challenging but balanced this by being very helpful to those who sought extra help

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bryant definitely takes your writing to the next level. He's a really harsh grader but his office hours make it a little bit easier. He'll really teach you how to write persuasively and get your point across in your writing.