Troy Cardenas - Santa Monica College

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Troy Cardenas - Santa Monica College

Professor: Troy Cardenas

Department: English

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An amazing professor, would definitely recommend to others.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 21A
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is the best! Professor Cardenas truly wants to see his students succeed. If you can take his class, don't even think twice. Best English Professor at SMC hands down.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. T's English 2 was really an eye-opening experience for me. First, his assignments are totally doable with interesting topics. You can actually learn something without worrying about your grade because he grades on improvements.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: EGLISH21A
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The best Professor I had. I guarantee there are no better Proffesors better than him. TAKE HIS CLASS BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL2012
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Really hard at first cuz lit analysis begins w romanticism to postmodernism. That Eliot essay is tough! He answers all questions and respects students. Easy? No. Gives revisions to get a great grede yeh! His class changed how I see things. Im in a great 4 yr and thank Mr T! He treats us as explorers and people and want us to succeed. I did!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

super easy class, he helped with the essays and was very chill. i took his scholars ENGl 2 class

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent professor. I took his English 21B made me CONFIDENT and able to pass my English 1 class because of his excellent teaching methods. I also took his English 2 class. To be HONEST, that class had made a huge impact in my life on the way I approach everything and anything, SPEECH, STORIES, ART, PEOPLE. DROP ALL YOUR CLASSES. TAKE HIM.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 21B
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

exellent professor. I WAS CONFIDENT and able to pass my English 1 class beacause of his excellent teaching methods.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL2012
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Participate in class, show up (attendance is mandatory), do your papers. He goes out of his way to help you get an A in his class! very patient caring professor. Very knowledgable and gives you extra time on papers and homework if you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of my favorite professors ive had at smc. I recommend him to all friends who are about to take english 2. Very smart guy who is passionate about the stories we read.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher!! Only had 2 essays the whole semester with revisions. We had good discussions in class, he tends to go off topic and lose track of time but as soon as someone reminds him he felt bad and let us leave right away. I learned a lot from him and would definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great english professor and I dont like english. Enthusiastic about teaching and literature. His lectures are fun I learned a lot. Almost makes me like english. Challenged me in a good way. Grades on improvement so an A or B is within reach. Hes a tough grader so youll get lot of comments. He helps everyone. Work hard and youll get that A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof T is a funny guy but his class was difficult not going to lie. This exactly why I got so much from it. Best. Prof. Ever. Lectures go into other areas that relate to material and make it interesting. Always willing to meet and help. Don't wanna work? Search bars open. Wanna learn a lot even though your gonna work? Take Mr. T.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof T is a funny guy but his class was difficult not going to lie. He lectures a lot very often gets off topic. There is extra credit given and essay revisions. You really have to work for the grade you want. And hes very particular with the work he wants which got a little annoying.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor T's class was one of my favorites! He's really nice and really cares about his students! He does grade essays hard but his grading system makes it so you get an easy A or B in the class. I really enjoyed the discussions and his enthusiasm for literature. Honestly if you put in a little effort and he sees that you care, you'll get an A. :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. T does great class discussions, even if they move in a tangent. He grades based on improvement; read the comments and study well! The class, developed bonds closer to one another as he encourages working together for assignments. Attend his conferencing sessions and office hours. This was my first literature class in 7 years, and i loved it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor! I loved how he gave good feedback and sent lots of emails clarifying the assignments. Would definitely take again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Get ready to read and do a lot of anlysis. Not easy! but most definitly a college class. My UCLA friends are using the inductions Prof Troy taught me! Wanna be UC ready do the work. This prof lets you revise and do extra credit work to improve your grade. Grades on progress. Treats you like a real person and will always meet to help. Thx T!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH2
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

0 Attic shape! T had us reserch ancent Greeks and art for a poet Keats. Words came alive for first time and I HaTEd english before. Im reading poems now! Not an ez class. T always willing to meet and listen to us. gives back papers fast and Answers Emails fastr. Thanks T! Great teacher who cares. If u want to grow as writer take his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof T way above what I thought a prof could be. Sets up conferences for 1-1 input & supports our needs. Eng2 is a intense class & T listens to us all of us & will mod the work so we understand & get better. I went from D to a B & an A is in reach! Here's how its gonna be work hard ask questions contribute to class. Best prof!

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