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English

Olivier Bochettaz

ENGL1B · CHIDRNLITRATUR1 · ENG001A · ENG104 · ENGL1C · ENGL001A · ENGLISH1B · ENGL104 · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want a thoughtful writing professor and can handle an essay-centered class with consistent effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear grading criteriaStrong feedback when requestedInspirational lecturesEssay-heavy gradingCaring and flexible
  • Most students praise his clarity, care, and writing guidance, but .
  • Grades depend mainly on a small number of essays and a final, so steady writing effort matters.
  • Online reviews are positive but note asynchronous lectures and less guidance in ENGL1B.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic if , and keep up with essays, but it is not a free A.

Online and , but online ENGL1B stresses independence and rubrics more.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The material is manageable but writing-heavy, analytical, and sometimes intermediate rather than beginner-friendly.

Online reviews describe moderate difficulty, while and and essay-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

72/100

Attendance is useful but not described as harshly enforced, and .

The clearest , while online reviews mainly mention participation and asynchronous work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

, and strong lectures despite some complaints about feedback and essay structure.

Both formats are mostly positive, but .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

65/100

and rubric-based, but grades rely on a and one review calls him tough.

Format shift

Online reviews mention clear rubrics and feedback, while .

Workload

Moderate

56/100

The , and about 12 online assignments in ENGL1B.

Format shift

Online ENGL1B appears busier with assignments, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most students describe him as caring, inspiring, helpful, and or limited feedback.

Format shift

In-person reviews are especially enthusiastic, while online reviews are positive but more mixed about guidance.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Reviews consistently describe grades as based mostly on essays, assignments, discussions, and a .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize writing assignments, with .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, lectures, flexibility, and essay guidance.

Main concern

The class , and some students found notes or topics frustrating.

What students said

“He gives you 2-3 weeks and .”
ENGL001A
“Boring, notes scattered, cant read handwriting, only 5 assignments and ”
ENGLISH1B

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students generally liked the course, but ENGL1B required more independence and steady work.

Main concern

Asynchronous work can feel less guided, especially for .

What students said

“ and guidance throughout the course which significantly helped us prepare for the .”
ENGL001A
“ if you are strong at literary analysis essays since there isn't much guidance for his asynchronous class.”
ENGL1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention a department final and final essay, but they do not clearly .

Department FinalFinal EssayRubric-Based Essays

Assessment risk

Varies

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and but do not clearly prove exam proctoring or open-book rules.

Final EssayEssay-Based Grading
“There are 4 essays and 1 final essay that you have to do for this course.”
ENG001A
“He gives you a grade based off of about 5 essays over the course of the semester plus the final”
ENGL001A

Online

Online reviews mention preparation for a but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or .

Department FinalRubric Guidance
“ and guidance throughout the course which significantly helped us prepare for the .”
ENGL001A
“Don't procrastinate, and follow the rubric!”
ENGL1B

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Bochettaz has been one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, writing workload, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ .”

⚖️

65/100

“He gives you a grade based off of about 5 essays over the course of the semester plus the final, and .”

📚 Workload Reality

56/100

“There are about 12 assignments.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • Most caring and funny teacher ever
  • He's a , and cares for his students.

Theme 2

✍️ About Essays and Grades

  • There are 4 essays and 1 final essay that you have to do for this course.
  • He gives you 2-3 weeks and .
  • only 5 assignments and

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • It's not a super easy class but not a super hard class either
  • there isn't much guidance for his asynchronous class
  • The recorded lectures are hard to sit through, but they help with discussions and essays.

Data context

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Analysis sample

10

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Ten reviews across several years show consistent themes about writing, teaching style, and .

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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ENGL1B2 reviews
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ENG001A1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2