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English

Keitaro (Mike) Taguchi

ENG101C · ENGLISH101A · ENG101B · ENG151B · ENGLISH151B · 101A · ENGL101A · 151B · 101A07 · 101C · ENG101A · 86 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
89.23%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

take Taguchi for 101A or 101C if you want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEssay Redos AllowedAmazing LecturesCaring MentorClear CriteriaBest English Pick
  • Near-universal praise as a top English professor with and strong support.
  • , but unlimited redos until deadline make high grades reachable.
  • Mostly in-person 101A/101C; classes fill fast and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

, and clear expectations that make As very attainable.

Evidence is mostly in-person; the few online reviews also stress redo-to-A paths.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Workload is light to moderate with , though essays and .

; one online 101B felt paper-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

and useful for lectures and group work, but some say it is not strictly enforced.

; online sample is too small to shift the overall picture.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Roughly 89% would take again and comments repeatedly call him the .

Nearly all strong recommendation language comes from in-person 101A/101C reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

82/100

Initial essay grading can be picky, but redos and detailed .

Format shift

Both formats mention redos; sparse online dissent still acknowledges redo policy.

Workload

Light

70/100

Few major papers, guided assignments, and redo windows keep load manageable for most 101A/101C students.

Format shift

Older 101B/101C minority reports heavier homework; recent in-person comments call it easy.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students rave about clear, funny lectures, real-world application, and after-class help that builds writing skills.

Format shift

In-person evidence dominates; online reviews also praise lectures and support.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

and , and a guided final rather than high-stakes tests.

Format shift

papers and .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

professor: funny lectures, redos, and easy As if you follow his criteria.

Main concern

A older 101C sections felt overloaded.

What students said

“Whoever see this message please take this one he is the best to take for English 101a and c.”
101C
“It is so hard to get lower than an A+ because he lets you redo and lets you know what exactly he wants.”
ENG101A
“If you want to get A, . .”
101A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Limited online reviews , and success rates, with one tougher 101B workload complaint.

Main concern

One online and .

What students said

“ but don't worry at all because you can redo any of your work if you don't like the grade that you received.”
ENGL101A
“He does let you redo them for a higher grade. Any class with him would be great.”
ENG101C
“He is such a .. I hate it. He does allow you to redo .”
ENG101B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Finals and and criteria so students know exactly how to score well.

Essay RedosGuided FinalClear RubricsStep-by-Step Paper Help

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person finals are described as fair and previewed in class; quizzes are easy and .

Previewed FinalEssay RedosEasy QuizzesClear Expectations
“he literally goes thru the on it and to get a good score.”
101C
“ .”
ENG101A

Online

Online comments describe redo-friendly essays and taped classes; no webcam or Lockdown Browser policy is clearly stated.

Essay RedosRecorded ClassesFeedback-Driven Grades
“Let's you redo any assignment you receive a low grade on.”
ENGL101A
“He tapes classes for those who miss a class.”
ENG101C

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ !!!!! KIND AND VERY UNDERSTANDING!! TAKE HIS CLASS”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (4 online, 46 in-person), highlighting redo policies, lecture quality, and recommendation strength. Credibility rating: High.

🏆 Must-Take English Professor

92/100

“If you are wondering what is the best professor to take 101A with, or even 101C, this is it.”

♻️ Redo-to-A Safety Net

86/100

“It is so hard to get lower than an A+ because he lets you redo and lets you know what exactly he wants.”

🎤 Teaching Quality

94/100

“His lectures are absolutely enjoyable and he is an .”

💛 Student Care

90/100

“He is the my life!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • What I like about Taguchi is that his teaching is really straightforward.
  • He is funny, easy to talk to, passionate.
  • and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very easy class! Grades things very generously.
  • .
  • Easy A class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He's so caring and understanding.
  • He will help everyone succeed.
  • Nicest professor at Ohlone.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

86

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with highly consistent praise on teaching quality and redo policies; mostly in-person with a small online sample from 2018-2026.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 576
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

101A11 reviews
ENG101A11 reviews
ENG101C7 reviews
ENGL101A7 reviews
101C6 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

34

A+ 14 · A 19 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

3

C+ 2 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1