Fernando Salinas

ENGV01 · V01A · ENGLV01A · ENGV02 · ENGV01A · 70 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 97/100
RMP rating: 4.6/5
Take again: 91.3%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

if you show up, do the in-class writing, and want a funny, supportive professor.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring and hilariousIn-class work no homeworkClear feedbackLate work flexibleCommunity builder

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Work is mostly done in class with , and late-work flexibility
because class time is where writing and help happen

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Students say turn in the , and you pass; many As with flexible late work, though he can be picky on specifics.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Average difficulty near 2.5 with and in-class support that makes composition approachable.

All .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

24/100

because writing and feedback happen during class.

; a as not mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Over 90 percent would take again with frequent favorite-professor and .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

Late work for , and high A rates dominate despite occasional tough-grader notes.

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Workload

Light

78/100

Frequent comments that work is done in class with little or .

Format shift

All workload evidence is in-person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Huge volume of praise for clarity, humor, care, engagement, and real help during class.

Format shift

All teaching evidence is in-person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and participation drive the grade more than formal exams.

Format shift

All assessment evidence is in-person.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

feedback, in-class writing time, late-work flexibility, and welcoming vibe; a few note picky grading specifics.

Main concern

Attendance is usually expected because work is completed in class, and .

What students said

“You have class time to do work so .He cares a lot for everyone and respects everyone equally.”
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“if u fail the class idk what ur doing.”
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“Funny and laid back guy who makes class enjoyable.”
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Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Exam style

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Assessment is writing-centered with in-class work and .

In-class writingEssay and assignment focusClear rubricsFeedback before submit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

76/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe essays and in-class assignments with and .

In-class essaysFeedback during classClear rubricsLittle outside homework

“He grades you in class so you can correct any errors & you can .”
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“Being able to complete assignments during class is great. before turning the work in.”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Salinas is a great instructor. Then class is not too easy or too difficult and the . He always makes sure everyone understanding the material, and also brings us food.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, highlighting care, humor, and in-class writing support. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

93/100

“ . 100% recommend taking his class.”

❤️ Student Care

94/100

“Professor Salinas is very caring and understanding. He makes you feel welcomed and is very judge free.”

📝 In-Class Work Model

78/100

“All work for this semester has been done in .”

👍 Recommendation

93/100

“10/10 would take again”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Speaks clearly, very engaging
Funny and laid back guy who makes class enjoyable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

you should pass as long as you just turn in the work needed
if u fail the class idk what ur doing
He is somewhat picky with the work he accepts

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

and relatable
brings us food every time
takes pride in building a community in his class

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

and high agreement on care, clarity, and in-class workflow.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

49 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 11 · A 19

B range

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

C+ 1 · C 1

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F

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No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 11 · Rather not say 2

Fernando Salinas

x x x x x if you show up, do the in-class writing, and want a funny, supportive professor.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

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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

❤️ Student Care

📝 In-Class Work Model

👍 Recommendation

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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if you show up, do the in-class writing, and want a funny, supportive professor.