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English

Mark Brosamer

ENG101C · ENGL101C · 118101C107 · ENGL112 · 101A · 101B · 101C · ENGLISH · ENG118 · ENG101A · ENG112 · 204 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
72.88%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

Take him if and will put in visible effort; avoid if and traditional grade transparency.

Best fit · Effort For RewardContract gradingEffort-based AGreat essay feedbackOffice hours matterNo mid-semester grades
  • He uses contract or , so many students never see letter grades until the end.
  • Students who show up, improve writing, and use office hours often earn As and .
  • Critics dislike vague standards, late grade reveal, and what they see as subjective or harsh judgment.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic if , and use office hours, but it is not automatic and failing one essay can sink some students.

Both formats stress growth and effort; students.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

Content is thoughtful English and current-events writing, not impossible, but essays and .

; online is more discussions and essays.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, and participation or office hours are treated as part of the grade story.

; some online sections are more flexible but still expect weekly engagement.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

A clear majority who engage with the and growth, despite a vocal anti-contract-grading minority.

; online recommendations are positive when structure works and negative when grades feel arbitrary.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

and effort, but standards can feel subjective and high for students who want point-by-point transparency.

Format shift

Online and ; complaints about unfairness appear in both.

Workload

Moderate

54/100

Usually a , and occasional exams or group work rather than daily busywork.

Format shift

and pop midterms; online is mostly essays and weekly posts.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Many call him engaging, hilarious, and , while critics say he is rude, off-topic, or unclear.

Format shift

In-person rapport and office hours get more praise; online quality depends heavily on module clarity and email access.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

, and improvement over time more than high-stakes timed tests alone.

Format shift

Online is essay and discussion heavy; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person classes feature discussions, essays, green-book exams in , and heavy emphasis on office hours and growth.

Main concern

Not knowing your grade until the end and needing to meet his excellence standard can feel stressful.

What students said

“He doesn't give letter grades but the year).”
ENGL101C
“as long as you do what is asked of you and your writing is decent, you should walk away with an A.”
101C
“You can attend every class & do all your work but it won't be enough.”
101C

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online sections still use effort-based or and discussions; some praise organization and feedback, while others call grading vague or passive-aggressive.

Main concern

No running grade and limited email response frustrate students who want constant score updates.

What students said

“ . if u show growth, you can get an A.”
101C
“The the quality of my work without worrying too much about what grade I will get.”
ENG101C
“ like, not what you earned”
101B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams, when used, are often in-class essays in green books; overall grade is finalized by contract or end-term .

Contract GradingIn-Class Essay ExamsEssay FeedbackOffice Hours Revision

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

major papers, with the letter grade revealed at the end.

Green Book In-Class EssaysContract GradingMajor Essays
“You will need green books for the exams which are in-class essays.”
ENGL101C
“There was a ... unexpected.”
101C

Online

Online reviews emphasize essays graded by growth or .

Essay FeedbackCompletion Growth GradingDiscussion Boards
“We get no . .”
101C
“ individual assignments, which allows you to focus on your writing”
ENG101C

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Whatever effort you put in is what you will get back.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (12 online, 38 in , and the effort-based path to an A. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“I would highly recommend taking this class if you need to take 101C. and is happy to discuss your work in depth if you attend office hours.”

⚖️

52/100

“He doesn't give letter grades but the year).”

📈 Effort Equals Grade

58/100

“If you showed up to office hours and class, improved on essays, and .”

⚠️ Grade Opacity Risk

35/100

“Doesn't let you know your grade till the end of semester, 3 essays only, but if .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • engaging and fun
  • unique teaching style
  • Mr.B keeps the class engaging through class discussions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • show growth, you can get an A
  • Have to meet his standards of excellence for an A.

Theme 3

✍️

  • and

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

204

Lifetime ratings

85/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent and detailed , and the effort-for-reward bargain, with a stable split of love and frustration.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 594
4 out of 527
3 out of 513
2 out of 530
1 out of 540

Course coverage

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101B1 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

30

A+ 6 · A 23 · A- 1

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 6

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3