Scott Bentley - California State University - East Bay

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Scott Bentley - California State University - East Bay

Professor: Scott Bentley

Department: English

College: California State University - East Bay

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG2040
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a worse experience with a professor. If he doesn't agree with what you write you automatically fail. Encourages students to ask questions, but is very unapproachable and rude. He told students they should drop his class after the very first assignment and was disrespectful towards students who brought issues to his attention.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG200
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bentley could be a great professor if he elaborated more on his assignments the class was completely online no in person, no zoom. If you don't submit exactly what he is looking for and what he wants to hear then your paper is an F. Be prepared to read the book and even if you do that you might not pass. GOOD LUCK IF YOU TAKE HIS CLASS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

There's a reason why his rating on here is so low. Very unclear instructions on what he wants and then when you follow these unclear instructions he leaves negative and condescending comments on essays. Many in my class myself included were constantly confused and intimidated to ask for clarification. Says one thing but does another.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG1000
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst teacher I have ever taken. He enjoys giving low low grades and feels that everyone is wrong except for him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL200
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have never review a teacher because it was never that bad but this was the worst teacher I have ever taken in my life. There is no lecture and he does not reply back to your comment. He expect you to know everything right off the bat. Maybe hes a decent teacher in class but hes a horrible teacher online. Dont expect any help from him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL200
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is the worst professor ever Ive taken. He didnt give us any lectures but expected us to know everything. Excuse me? We were here to learn. He motivated his students to drop the class He didnt even specify what assignments we had to do. It was just copy and paste from the syllabus. Ive never seen this type of unprepared class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's an GREAT professor! if you want to pass, don't skip class. His way of teaching is unique and very interesting. TAKE HIM. Don't be afraid to ask questions, he is very nice and willing to help. Read the book he assigns in advance. Only 2 quizzes and 2 essays.. that simple that easy!! Gives great feedback on essays and guides you step by step.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He does a very poor job of explaining what he expects of us on the essays we writing, leading many of my classmates to drop the class and fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG1002
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worse teacher I have ever had. At first he was okay but after a month it was horrible. There was no organization of his class AT ALL. The class discusses had nothing to do with the assignments or essays. You basically had to teach yourself what to do based on what he posted & When you ask him a question, he doesn't just give you a direct response.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG1002
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:

Hes unconventional and he makes you think in different ways. I still think about his class and his teachings, even after graduation. Hands down one of the best, and toughest, professors at East Bay. Take him and be prepared for the most memorable lessons of your college career.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG1002
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:

He weeds out all the kids who dont want to try. Hes intimidating on the 1st day, but relaxed by 2nd week. Hes specific w/what he wants&how he wants you to ask him Qs in office hours. You have to listen&take notes&hell give you all the tools youll need to pass. He gave 1 extra credit paper, I was the only one to do it. I got an A&B on my papers

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL1002
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, this was not my first choice. I wanted to drop his class as soon as I heard the rumors. Would I take him again, probably not, did I actually learn, yes. He is a tough grader but not a mean person. If you just listen and try ur best, that will not be enough,lol. You have to try more than ever. Just go to class & do your work. You can doit

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG1001
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. Graded by only two essays. You know your grade only when grades are final on your transcript. Harsh grader (said it himself) rarely ever gives out A's. Very intimidating. Would not recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG4075
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was scared to take his class because of his ratings. At first, he may seem intimidating. But I learned a lot about poetry that I never knew before and it opened up a whole new style for me to use. He gives meaningful feedback and makes you think. I really enjoyed his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG3003
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no textbook, or lectures, and Scott is a hard grader. He gives you prompts that vary from 1-3 paragraphs and grades you like you're a professional writer but doesn't teach us how to write better. He does critique but the critiques don't help, he leaves condescending comments on your writing. Class would be better with a lesson plan.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG1001
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Not the ordinary Eng class you take. Intimidating and blunt but nice. Attendance is not mandatory but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. In the end, he gave me a B-. I emailed him to ask him why it's a B- (considering the fact that I ask questions, I participate, and I attend class ) and he took another look at my assignments and decided to give me a B+ instead.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL3670
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you see a class with Scott Bentley's name next to it: DO NOT TAKE IT -Insufferably pretentious -Taught the wrong definition of a metaphor to the class -Frequently sidelines actual teaching to talk about irrelevant news and politics -Grade hinges on just two essays. And don't be fooled by his loosey-goosey teaching style. He is not a kind grader

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG2030
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Right off the bat, I knew this class was going to be awful. It felt so unorganized. He made us scattered the desks (mind you, this class was all about discussions so this made it hard to do just that) and then started to talk in a monotonous tone. He is very blunt (doesn't care if feelings get hurt) and doesn't really give good feedback.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG1001M
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This teacher has dry boring lectures. He bases the entire grade on one essay that is almost impossible to get a passing grade on. Getting a C in this class is your A+. Do not take unless you want to ruin your GPA.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG1001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took his English 1001 class and it was a nightmare. He only had us write 2 essays but never gave us specific guidelines on them. He didn't teach much he just basically pushed us in the water and expected us to swim. Also he is VERY intimidating.

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