Lawrence Driscoll - Santa Monica College

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Lawrence Driscoll - Santa Monica College

Professor: Lawrence Driscoll

Department: English

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this professor. Definitely not an easy A but he really cares for his students. It's a lot of reading. He is pretty straight forward, just do what he expects you to do and you will be just fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG002
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Driscoll is an amazing Professor so much that I took him for both English 1 and 2. He is very caring and it matters to him if you are learning or not. He likes when you participated and he tries to engage everyone in class even though it's through zoom.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG01
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr.D is very thorough in his lectures. To pass you have to dedicate time to do the reading and rewatch the videos and lectures a fair amount of times. the lectures show the path he wants you to take and the reading gives the details. the more you participate the more he will specify what he is looking for. In my experience he levels w/ his students

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Came into this year expecting a freshman level english class but instead felt like I was taking an Ivy League level class. Most insensitive, degrading person as a whole who doesnt care that youre a human being with feelings. Spent the whole semester crying and was terrified to ask for help because of his lack of sympathy. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL6
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is the most inspiring and energetic prof I ever had. He is deeply committed to teaching and his students. The only caveat is he expects his students to bring it, as much as he does! He is not easy! I'm an English major that can easily breeze through most classes unchallenged, except for 6, and 15. You need to be up for working it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG01
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is the best teacher Ive ever had. I took his English 1 coming directly from high school and was very nervous, but he helped bring out my academic confidence and encouraged me to always stay passionate. I have never learned more in a single class than his. Great lecturer, hilarious, energetic, and if you put in the work, hell love you too!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

half the class is him talking about how he graduated usc lol

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG6
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably the most productive teacher I've had. The class is demanding, and your grade is determined by three tests and three essays, so there's not a lot of wiggle room, but he's very engaging and clearly loves his job. Personable and good sense of humor. Pay attention in class and you will pass with flying colors, he covers everything.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG001
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class made me cry all the way through the semester I would work harder than I have worked in my entire life for nothing He will call you out in front of the whole class to make you feel stupid. He thinks he is the smartest man in the world and his textbook doesn't teach anything at all His instructions are vague but he wants something specific

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Driscoll may seem to exude the qualities of a great prof, his methodology in teaching is poor. Openly demeaning well-intentioned students struggling with his vague writing criteria & calling them stupid in front of the entire class is surely not the makings of a good professor; This isn't constructive criticism. Regret taking his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL5
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:

Driscoll is a very interesting professor - he cold calls people and gets upset when they don't know the answer. He either really likes you or doesn't (you get called on more if he doesn't). His tests are difficult but he bends your grade if you don't miss class. He is funny but politics are brought up a lot with no context.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG5AND6
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I personally adore Prof Driscoll , after taking him for Eng 3 I signed up for him for his Eng 5, 6 and 15! His lectures are hilarious, he has a great sense of humor and even though he can be harsh sometimes (to the students who arent paying attention) he only does it out of care. He is one of my favorite professors and he's a fantastic teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG1
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Driscoll is FUNNY, gives amazing lectures & is very caring. But he gives a lot of essays throughout the whole semester. They are very hard, but he gives good feedback. I struggled because I suck at writing, but he helped me so much when I would ask for help. Just be prepared to write A LOT.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG001
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible, not helping at all and is grading way to hard. He is ruining my whole GPA . When you try and fail he just calls you stupid instead of looking at it with you and explain what went wrong.I would never ever take him again and would definitely not recommend this professor unless you want your GPA to go down and waste some money...

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing individual who wants to see you succeed, fun lectures but very strict with what he wants from you, not an easy A but def managable. Learned a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL15
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll is really the best it gets at SMC. He is kind, caring, nurturing, and creates a safe space to learn. His lectures, for Shakespeare, were filled with funny anecdotes, cookies, and reassurance of the course material that made passing a breeze. He genuinely wants to see everyone succeed, and will help you get there no matter what.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: EN1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll is THE best. He is enthusiastic and deeply cares for each student. He is available to help and really wants you to succeed. He can be a tough grader, but it's to push you to be the version of yourself. If you show him you care and are trying, you will do well. Read the Magill's, think critically, and show up to class! He's great.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL1
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:

Driscoll is a great professor, I have improved my writing MUCH. He works very different compared to other english teachers at SMC. he is a tough teacher, tough grader and the course is NOT EASY, tricky material for the essays but you will make it IF you are ready to work for your A. Dont get me wrong he is the sweetest, but he wants us to develop

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best English professor for any major! Driscoll is super helpful in and out of class. He rewires your way of thinking and improves your writing skills immensely. He is super straightforward about his expectations. Easy A as long as you put in effort and do the readings. Learn to be criticized on the spot. Good luck!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Driscoll is probably the best English professor at SMC, he's hilarious, his lectures are just pure gold, and overall he's a very welcoming person. I strongly suggest visiting him during his office hours because they are of great help especially when we're assigned essays. We get a lot of random vocal tests just a little fyi too

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