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Foothill College · English

Harold Farmer

ENGLISH1AHON · ENGL1B · ENGL1A · ENG1A · ENG1AHONORS · ENGLB · ENGL1AH · ENGL1BH · ENGL1BHONORS · ENGL · ENGL1AENGL1B · ENGLISH1A · ENGLISH1AHONORS · ENG1B · HONORS1B · ENG1BH · ENG1AB · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
65/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
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Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you like English and write well, but if you mainly need an easy A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerStrong but polarizingFair to strict graderReading and essaysGood for strong writersSometimes boring or vague
  • Reviews are highly mixed, with many students praising his knowledge, fairness, and discussion style.
  • Students who already write well often find the course rewarding and sometimes easy.
  • The main risk is strict or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

Some strong writers call it an easy A, but many students say .

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Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The course can feel manageable for strong writers but demanding because of , and high writing expectations.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

60/100

as mandatory, but participation appears useful and may help grades.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

He is recommended by students who value literature and strong discussion, but .

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Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Many students describe hard, picky, or though some call him fair.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

45/100

Workload ranges from balanced to demanding, with essays, quizzes, tests, and substantial reading mentioned.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews discuss workload.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Students are split, but , and ability to make literature meaningful.

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention essays, reading, quizzes, tests, and a .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but polarizing English professor whose class rewards strong readers and writers.

Main concern

and vague expectations can hurt students who need detailed guidance.

What students said

“Professor Farmer was easily the best English teacher I've had at the college level.”
ENG1B
“mr. farmer is vague on what he is expecting...difficult to grasp his taste...”
ENG1B
“7 books per quarter, which is really demanding.”
ENGL1BH

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, tests, and a final, but do not .

EssaysQuizzes and testsFinal mentionedReviews do not clearly prove exam policy

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final, but .

Quizzes and testsFinal mentioned
“There are a and quizes and tests”
ENG1A
“He refused ”
ENGL

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you're looking for an easy A for the required class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and writing expectations. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“Professor Farmer was easily the best English teacher I've had at the college level.”

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32/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Balance

45/100

“7 books per quarter, which is really demanding.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

62/100

“If you like english, you'll like his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and his humor.
  • Mr. Farmer is a real University level professor.
  • he's boring and a ...

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • it's an easy A if !
  • if you're looking for an easy A for the required class.
  • You got to have really good English to just get a pass.

Theme 3

✍️ About Writing Expectations

  • If you're not a .
  • Knowledge of grammar & writing a must.
  • Extremely picky on language issues -- only perfect English scores high.

Data context

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Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

36

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 36 reviews cover many years with detailed and consistent themes, despite mixed opinions.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 55
3 out of 57
2 out of 54
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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