Michael Golding

ENGLISH51 · D9247 · M2754 · ENGLISH1A · ENG51 · ENGLISH1B · S2668 · ENLGISH1A · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 98/100
RMP rating: 5.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.5

The decision

; he is one of the most consistently loved English professors and helps weak writers improve while still making strong grades realistic.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyInspirational lecturesDetailed essay feedbackClear rubricsCaring mentorParticipation-driven

Near-perfect praise for and genuine care for student growth.
Typically only ; and fair if you follow the rubric.
In-person classes expect participation and attendance; and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Most students earn A or A- by completing the , and meeting rubric expectations without extreme grind.

Both online and ; online comments emphasize holistic scoring and discussion leniency.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content and writing, made approachable by clear lectures rather than abstract theory.

Difficulty ratings cluster mid-low in both formats; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

and grade participation heavily; some online sections are more flexible.

and group talk; several online reviews list attendance as optional.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

Every reviewed student would take him again, calling him among the .

Recommendation enthusiasm is unanimous across online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

, and willingness to help late or struggling writers keep grades high for solid effort.

Format shift

Online comments highlight full credit for meeting minimums and A- equating to top holistic marks; .

Workload

Light

74/100

Usually three major essays plus reading and .

Format shift

Both formats describe a small number of essays; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students repeatedly praise , and real investment in writing improvement.

Format shift

Tone is equally glowing online and in person with almost no negative quality ratings.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

, and participation rather than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Neither format emphasizes traditional tests; essays and discussions dominate both.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person classes are engaging, inspirational, and and strong one-on-one feedback.

Main concern

Attendance and frequent group participation matter; introverts may find the talking load heavy.

What students said

“Professor Golding . His teaching style was clear, engaging, even when topics felt challenging at first.”
ENLGISH1A

“ life! He is always there if you have any concerns and really cares about people's writing.”
ENGLISH1A

“He only has 3 papers for the term and only 10 homework assignments. He is very laid back and an .”
S2668

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online English 1A/1B sections feel manageable with , and holistic essay grading that rewards following the rubric.

Main concern

and ; late work is handled supportively but you must put in real writing effort.

What students said

“INCREDIBLE TEACHER! Wish he taught other subjects - If if you try”
ENGLISH1A

“ an A as long as you follow the rubric. Great Prof.”
ENGLISH1B

“Lot of writing to do but as long as you write a paragraph or two you are pretty .”
D9247

Exam style

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Assessment centers on a and reviews rather than proctored high-stakes exams.

Essay-focused assessmentHolistic rubric gradingFew or no traditional examsIn-class essay reviews

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and participation with optional essay review sessions rather than closed-book finals.

Three major essaysParticipation weightEssay review sessions

“He and you get around a month to complete it and submit it.”
ENGLISH1A

“ if given to receive an A.”
ENGLISH1A

Online

Online sections use essays, weekly discussions, and and limited traditional testing.

Holistic essay gradingWeekly discussionsShort reading quizzes or articles

“ an A as long as you follow the rubric.”
ENGLISH1B

“I believe there were 3 essays, but PLENTY of time to get them done. so you can improve with each essay.”
ENGLISH1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Golding is THE entire educational career. His lectures were so inspirational and interesting too where I didn't want the class to end.”
Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews spanning 2014-2026, , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

98/100

“ life! He is always there if you have any concerns and really cares about people's writing.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

99/100

“I absolutely LOVE Professor Golding. . !”

📝 Easy Path to Strong Grades

88/100

“ an A as long as you follow the rubric. Great Prof.”

💬

95/100

“ . His writing assignments are very clear cut and he gives you ample time to write them.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His teaching style was clear, engaging, even when topics felt challenging at first.
His lectures were so inspirational and interesting too where I didn't want the class to end.
Always looked forward to his class. Super calm and overall great person.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Super easy if you try - I believe there were 3 essays, but PLENTY of time to get them done.
and makes sure everyone passes this course !!
Not a hard and should be an easy A or B.

Theme 3

❤️

You can tell he genuinely cares about his students' success.
so you can improve with each essay.
He has a very calm demeanor and really cares about his students.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

32 detailed reviews spanning many years show near-perfect , and recommendation.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

ENGLISH1A17 reviews

ENGLISH1B6 reviews

ENGLISH513 reviews

ENLGISH1A2 reviews

D92471 review

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 17 · A- 2

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B+ 3 · B 3

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Michael Golding

x x x x x; he is one of the most consistently loved English professors and helps weak writers improve while still making strong grades realistic.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

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

👍 Recommendation Rate

📝 Easy Path to Strong Grades

💬 x x x x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ x x x x

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

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; he is one of the most consistently loved English professors and helps weak writers improve while still making strong grades realistic.

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