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English

Shane Underwood

ENG1AH · 1CH · 001C · 1C · ENG1CH · 1B · 1A · ENG1B · 183 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
92.31%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you want to be pushed hard and leave a better writer and thinker.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerLife-Changing LecturesTough But Fair GraderDetailed Essay FeedbackHeavy Reading LoadHilarious & Intense
  • Brilliant, hilarious lecturer who makes dense philosophy and rhetoric feel alive
  • if you grind
  • Not for Easy A hunters; built for students who want real growth

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Many students earn As, but , and real revision effort.

Both formats stress hard work for an A; As more reachable.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

27/100

Dense theory, philosophy-heavy content, and .

In-person reviews emphasize dense lectures; and paper criteria.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

and stress participation, notes, and presence for success.

Evidence is mainly as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students overwhelmingly call him life-changing and if you actually want to learn.

Recommendation is strong in both formats, with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

36/100

and jarring first critiques; fair if .

Format shift

Online students also report tough paper criteria; .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and revision cycles dominate the semester.

Format shift

Online reviews call workload heavy; in-person reviews add participation and constant reading.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students rave about hilarious, brilliant lectures and rare intellectual intensity.

Format shift

; online reviews still praise care and feedback.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

32/100

, and written critique more than traditional sit-down exams.

Format shift

Both formats center papers; and presentations.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

engaging lectures, mandatory participation, and .

Main concern

Intimidating presence and tough first critiques can overwhelm students seeking an easy elective.

What students said

“ if you want an easy A. if you like funny lectures. Underwood will make you work, sweat, and (maybe) cry, but he will also make you a better writer and a better person.”
1CH
“You will have to grind for that A. The . Grueling but .”
ENG1AH
“Life changing class. Receiving your first and VERY humbling, but he wants to see you succeed.”
001C

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online sections stay challenging with heavy reading and papers; .

Main concern

Heavy critique standards and energy.

What students said

“Professor Underwood's class is challenging, but he genuinely cares about helping students succeed. The workload is heavy, but the knowledge gained is invaluable.”
1CH
“ and Criteria was really tough also. Lots of reading and .”
001C
“ . its not hard to get an a if you pay attention to what he's asking for and apply his feedback!”
1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is paper-centered and demanding; reviews .

Essay-Heavy AssessmentMidterm and Final PapersStrict AI DetectionDetailed Written Feedback

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews stress essays, critiques, and .

Essay CritiquesWork-Hard FinalsFeedback-Driven Revision
“I used AI on the .”
1B
“Don't underestimate the essays. You will have to grind for that A.”
ENG1AH

Online

Online reviews emphasize tough paper criteria and .

Heavy PapersTough Assignment Criteria
“ and Criteria was really tough also. Lots of reading and .”
001C

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you want an easy A. if you like funny lectures. Underwood will make you work, sweat, and (maybe) cry, but he will also make you a better writer and a better person.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching rigor and growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Probably one of the . Underwood is endlessly entertaining.”

👍 Recommendation

91/100

“I've studied at PCC, USC, and Pepperdine, and have yet to find a more inspirational professor.”

📝 Hard-Earned Grades

34/100

“Not an easy A, you really need to put in effort for a good grade and he's a , but if you truly want to learn something.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Get ready to read. Expect to read a lot. His main focus of the class is around philosophical hermeneutics.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Hilarious and engaging lecturer.
  • Amazing lecturer, and .
  • His lectures are fascinating, the office hours are though provoking.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you want an easy A.
  • You will have to grind for that A.
  • , but he is fair.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He genuinely cared for my success in and out of the classroom.
  • He's just a passionate guy.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

183

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews across years show , and growth with only limited dissent.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5151
4 out of 520
3 out of 57
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

Course coverage

1CH16 reviews
1B7 reviews
ENG1AH7 reviews
ENG1CH6 reviews
001C3 reviews
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1A3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 6 · A 24 · A- 3

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 3