Marquis Nave

ENGLI20 · ENGL52 · ENG20 · ENG52 · ENG100AND103 · ENGL100 · ENGLISH · ENGLISH20 · ENG100 · ENG103 · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 28/100
RMP rating: 2.9/5
Take again: 38.1%
Difficulty: 4.0

The decision

if you want a demanding writing class and , and a polarizing teaching style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy writing workloadPolarizing teacherDetailed feedback variesNot an easy A

some say he builds strong writing skills, while many describe the class as harsh and stressful.
Getting an A is very difficult because reviews repeatedly , and low pass rates.
He may suit motivated learners, but students seeking a manageable required English class should be cautious.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

18/100

An A is very hard because students repeatedly , and even strong students often report B or C outcomes.

Both formats show a difficult A path, with online reviews adding grade surprises and in-person reviews adding dropout and failure reports.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

The course is intellectually demanding because it , and constant attention to lectures.

Online reviews emphasize papers and research, while , and strict classroom expectations.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Reviews repeatedly say lectures, participation, and class rules are essential, and skipping or falling behind can seriously hurt performance.

and participation expectations, while online reviews emphasize watching lectures and staying current.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Recommendation is low because many students describe him as harsh, stressful, and unhelpful despite a smaller group praising the learning value.

Both formats are polarized, but online reviews and support while in-person reviews show both strong praise and severe warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

12/100

as tough, strict, unfair, or hard to satisfy, with multiple students saying A grades are rare.

Format shift

Both formats strongly report harsh grading, with online reviews adding complaints about confusing or delayed grade outcomes.

Workload

Overwhelming

15/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and a workload that can dominate their schedule.

Format shift

Both formats show heavy workload, with online reviews focusing on papers and in-person reviews adding severe stress and dropout reports.

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

Teaching quality is polarized because some students praise his structure and feedback, but , and poor support.

Format shift

Online reviews are split between detailed support and , while in-person reviews range from life-changing instruction to severe negative experiences.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades , and participation rather than traditional exams.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly say grades depend mostly on papers, and and homework.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are also polarized, with supporters praising intellectual growth but many students , and stressful classroom dynamics.

Main concern

The main risk is a very demanding class where many students report dropping, failing, or feeling overwhelmed.

What students said

“1/3 of class dropped out 1/3 failed about 5 people passed”
ENG100

“The amount of work he assigns is insane”
ENG103

“It's hard to get an A though.”
100

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed, with some praising detailed feedback and growth but , and poor support.

Main concern

Online students most , and a heavy writing workload.

What students said

“ ! Mean! .”
ENG103

“Your grade ”
ENGL100

“You will have to work for your grade, but !”
ENG100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and mixed, but one online review says the midterm and while most assessment appears writing-based.

Paper-Based Midterm and FinalFew TestsNo Clear Proctoring EvidenceWriting-Heavy Assessment

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, proctoring, open-book rules, midterm format, or .

No Clear Exam Policy Evidence

Online

Online evidence says there are few tests and that the midterm and final are in-class papers, but reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policies.

Few TestsIn-Class PapersWriting-Heavy Assessment

“He .”
ENGL100

“The midterm and .”
ENGL100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“You will learn a lot from him when you put in the effort; furthermore, you will see the improvements in your own writing.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“You will learn a lot from him when you put in the effort; furthermore, you will see the improvements in your own writing.”

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12/100

“It's hard to get an A though.”

📚 Workload Pressure

15/100

“The amount of work he assigns is insane”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His lectures are important because
He taught me how to think for myself.
He is not passive but makes you work hard.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Grades harsh
It's hard to get an A though.
He also brags about not giving students A's in his class.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Workload and Stress

This class demands a lot of work, research, and thinking.
say goodbye to your socail life
1/3 of class dropped out 1/3 failed about 5 people passed

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

97/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is highly credible because 50 reviews span many years, include both formats, and repeatedly show the same workload and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520

4 out of 514

3 out of 54

2 out of 59

1 out of 523

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 1 · A- 1

B range

B 7 · B- 5

C range

C+ 3 · C 10 · C- 1

D range

D+ 1 · D 2 · D- 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Not sure yet 6

Marquis Nave

x x x if you want a demanding writing class and x x x x x x, and a polarizing teaching style.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

MissionImpossible

Challenging

Mandatory

Avoid

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

⚖️ x x

📚 Workload Pressure

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

⚠️ About Workload and Stress

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a demanding writing class and , and a polarizing teaching style.

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