Robert Hyers

ENG1A · ENG11 · ENGLISH1A · ENG179 · ENG44137 · ENG1B · ENGLISH1B · 48 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 91.67%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a supportive English professor who helps you pass with and flexible deadlines.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and FlexibleEssay-Focused Easy AGreat FeedbackDiscussion HeavyNo Textbook Needed

Students overwhelmingly call him caring, funny, flexible on deadlines, and .
Coursework is mostly readings, discussions, and a .
Attendance and participation often matter, and some note digressions, politics, or light structure.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students repeatedly report easy As , and flexible late-work policies.

Both online and ; in-person adds more attendance and discussion pressure.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Reading and discussion are steady, but intellectual difficulty stays low for most students when they do the work.

Online can feel busier with weekly writing; main essays.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

94/100

Near-universal enthusiasm and roughly 92% would-take-again sentiment make him a .

Recommendation is consistently high online and in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Revisions, late-work flexibility, and student-success focus make grades highly recoverable.

Format shift

Both formats emphasize leniency when students communicate.

Workload

Light

72/100

Usually a few essays plus readings and discussions; workload rises mainly with reading volume or online pace.

Format shift

Online ENG1B can be heavier on weekly writing; and discussions.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students praise passion, humor, accessibility, and .

Format shift

Praise is strong in both formats; online students especially note email and Zoom help.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Assessment is essay- and .

Format shift

Both formats center essays and class discussion rather than exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students describe him as chill, hilarious, and easy if you communicate, with and .

Main concern

Shy students may dislike forced discussion, and some find lectures digressive or unorganized.

What students said

“This class was an easy A.”
ENG1A

“He is exceptionally laid-back and lenient toward late work. Just talk to him constantly.”
ENG1A

“TAKE HIS CLASS! No Regrets!”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students praise accessibility, , and doable difficulty with good time management.

Main concern

Online , and essay time management.

What students said

“If you want to really learn how to write well ... . Hyers class.”
ENG1A

“It's all online but .”
ENG1B

“Online difficult but doable if you stay on top of it.”
ENGLISH1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and flexible deadlines rather than proctored closed-book exams.

Essay BasedRevisions AllowedNo Huge TestsLate Work FlexibilityDiscussion Participation

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, discussion, and sometimes a reflective final rather than high-stakes tests.

Three EssaysRevisionsParticipation DiscussionsNo Huge Test

“ , and he gave us plenty of time to do them, about 1 month. He also gives revisions”
ENG1A

“we and total of 3 final essays all semester.”
ENG1A

Online

Online reviews describe essay writing, discussions, and requirements.

Essay FocusClear FeedbackNo Mentioned Proctoring

“ and wants you to pass his class.”
ENG1A

“Gives great and and is always very willing to help you understand the assignment given.”
ENG1B

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If you have the !”
Voice snapshots generated from 48 reviews (7 online, 41 in , and high recommendation. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“Hyers is easily one of the ; very fun as well and made lectures more enjoyable to sit through!”

❤️ Caring and Flexible

90/100

“He is very flexible/lenient when it comes to turning things in late, just to be sure to communicate it with him”

⭐ Easy A Path

86/100

“This class was an easy A.”

👍

94/100

“ ! .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

funny, and he cares about how you're doing in his class
Super chill guy
, and caring

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

His work is not hard at all
as long as you show up and participate in class discussions, you'll do well
First time EVER I pass English!!

Theme 3

📝 About Assignments

Lots of reading and listening to podcasts
He allows revises
and he is there if you need any help

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-eight detailed reviews across years, formats, and courses show highly consistent praise for care, flexibility, and .

Inside 48 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 543

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3 out of 53

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

ENG1A38 reviews

ENG1B5 reviews

ENG111 review

ENG1791 review

ENG441371 review

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ENGLISH1A1 review

ENGLISH1B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 24

B range

B+ 2 · B 7

C range

C+ 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 3

Robert Hyers

x x if you want a supportive English professor who helps you pass with x x and flexible deadlines.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

❤️ Caring and Flexible

⭐ Easy A Path

👍 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

📝 About Assignments

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

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