William Nericcio - San Diego State University

Professor: William Nericcio
Department: English
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL525
  • 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:
Professor Nericcio is very charismatic and his lectures are extremely thought- provoking. I really enjoyed the books we read throughout the semester and the open discussions after the reading. He showed us how to "see" the hidden messages. I will use what I learned in his class for the rest of my life. Take him! You won't regret it!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH525
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am truly going to miss my Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11am with Professor Nericcio. Heres the thing, students complain about him being difficult but cmon guys this is college! Its simple, do the work (but dont submit bs, give it your all) and read everything. Stay on schedule, youll do fine on the pop quizzes and the final exam. Do it, take him!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL257
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He makes you do a lot of reading which is fine since it's all comics. Watch out for pop quizzes that happen in the first few minutes of class. He probably smokes bud while prepping his lectures. He wants really abstract thoughts in the papers, hardly gives you enough time to write answers. Easy C but nearly impossible to get an A.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL157
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have many grievances for this class. It was way too much work for what it was. Nericcio tries to have class discussions, but then shoots down other students' opinions if you don't agree with him. The amount of writing is insane, and toughly graded. Don't be fooled by the class' title. You will be disappointed. DO NOT TAKE FOR AN EASY ELECTIVE!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG157
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
ENG-157 is an interesting fun class with good amount of reading, so you have to make sure to keep up with the material in the event of pop quizzes. Professor Nericcio is an energetic and charismatic instructor keeping the class fun and thought provoking.I'd recommend anyone to take this class as long as you do the reading you will get a good grade.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG157
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class changes your perspective of the medium world. I can not watch movies or see ads with the same "eye" anymore. Great GE and critical thinking developer. Lots of the readings have big images - so it will not be a problem if you don't like reading too much. I am not a native speaker and I am doing pretty decent in this class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG157
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill is super chill and awesome! I really dig his ideas and lectures because he really owns the room and is so confident in his analysis of certain texts. I took the very first section of Comics and History, and I think he knocked it out of the park. Just be prepared to read a ton and have deep ideas about what you read. Grades kind of harsh.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL250B
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really funny and caring. A lot of reading! You will be lost during lectures and unable to do the in class "pop quizzes" that he grades if you don't do the assigned readings. I hardly ever read and still passed because he offers a ton of extra credit to make up for lost points. Not an easy A but a great class if you actually want to learn!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nericcio is a great professor. His lectures are very engaging and he encourages students to attend office hours. That being said, this class requires A LOT of reading and assigns regular pop quizzes. Some of the books are very short but expect a lot of homework toward the beginning of the semester. Attendance is mandatory.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
a lot of reading but I stopped reading the books halfway through the semester and still got a B+. Super entertaining and engaging lectures with several awesome guest speakers. The class is really interesting as far as english classes go. Stay caught up and you'll do well.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
this professor is good for a person who doesn't like reading, because all the readings for the class are pretty easy, and you just have to show up for class. He always talks about what was read anyways. He's super animated, and gives a lot of specific questions in class quizzes. also don't show up late because he calls you out.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is a class that you have to engage with and do the work for but it is so captivating and engaging that you want to do the work. Assume reading about 1 small book per week and having the most kickass lectures I have ever seen. Nericcio is very accessible and nice but also is a hard grader, if you put in effort you will be fine. If not then rip
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Nericcio's lectures are incredibly captivating and hilarious, however, this class is NOT an easy A. It's a lot of work, a lot of reading (at least a book per week), and there are pop quizzes to check if you did the reading and for attendance.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL220
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I do forensics and missed 1 of his classes he helped get points back. SHOW UP TO CLASS it won't kill you I appreciated how he really tries to keep class upbeat! Responds quickly to emails, several extra credit opportunities, avoid using "interesting" in papers/assignments, BUT TAKE ANY CLASS W/ BILL! Was the most organized prof. I've had at SDSU :)
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: E220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It's a literature class so you will have to read about a book per week. However, professor Nericcio assigns the most complex, mind-blowing, fascinating books I promise they won't be a drag to read. Surprise quizzes every once in a while but he offers a lot of extra credit opportunities! Awesome person and professor.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He requires LOTS of books & covers one per week. Loves to give random quizzes for attendance. If you don't read you will not pass the quizzes. Overall lectures are lackluster unless you LOVE reading. He's also super annoying about phones & will interrupt multiple times during one class period to tell you to put them away...
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG525
  • 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:
Ive taken a graduate-level class with Dr. Nericcio and participated in his undergrad literature class too, and both were fun and thought-provoking. I enjoyed them. And he isnt a tough grader; hes very caring and gives detailed Feedback for each one in class. His selections of books are amazing too.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CLIT595
  • 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:
Dr Nericcio was the most impactful teacher of my grad school experience at SDSU. He is a brilliant teacher, writer, and mentor, and he inspired me to try to be the best version of all of those roles as well. He will share his time, energy, and vast knowledge freely and wants you to succeed in his class and life. I highly recommend his class!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I loved Professor Nericcios classes so much. He is brilliant. Always lively discussions. Opened my eyes so some amazing literature I would not have otherwise discovered. A life-changing class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL220
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Most memorable professor I have ever had. Only professor that I have visited after graduation. Great to sit down for a chat a couple of years later. His classes were inspiring and really gave me the power to use critical thinking and psychology in every day life. If you take the course seriously you will receive way more than just a grade!
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