Gary Hoffman - Orange Coast College

Professor: Gary Hoffman
Department: English
College: Orange Coast College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly, if you want an easy English class, don't take it, he teaches from his own book and if you don't get it perfect he isn't helpful. He tries to teach you to be a better writer but for a class you have to pass to get general ed done he makes it so difficult. If you don't care about writing better, don't take this class, get another proffesor
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • 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:
If you already have a solid understanding of grammar and are looking for some cool techniques to spice up your writing, this is the perfect class for you. Mr. Hoffman is an amazing teacher!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101H
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Professor Hoffman pre-COVID and after reflecting on my experience, although I do appreciate the avant-garde writing style of his and the interesting reading material, the writing style taught is based on his own thoughts about wording. Not a class to take for genuine legitimate workplace writing knowledge, rather eccentric narrative style.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Hoffman is not tough; he just expects students to do work. Old school. I blew my first paper but he worked with me and got mostly As after that. He used a textbook he wrote that has lots of examples from many different writers. Hes funny and manys toy think about your life. A real college level experience for mature students.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dont take I repeat dont take. He teaches English from his OWN book he wrote. Doesnt make sense to all the other years Ive taken English. His style is very different and may be difficult for some people. He expects a lot and was unfair during the pandemic. Didnt understand that people were going through things and still was expecting a lot.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not the best writer so I struggled in this class. Your entire writing style is based on a book he wrote. It is not a traditional way of writing which can be tricky to some people. He sets deadlines for papers so the class can work on it together. Not the toughest grader, but dreaded his assignments and way of teaching. Put the work in, get a B.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISH100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Take at your own risk. Hes not an awful teacher if you love writing. If you know your writing skills are great and want a good challenge take his class. But if you dont want to change your writing techniques and be left confused most of the time, dont take his class. He does mention in the beginning of the class that his class is not easy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
By far the best English teacher I have ever had. It's definitely not an easy A, but if you're looking for a class that is interesting and genuinely want to improve your writing then take this class. He will help your writing go from high school level to college level. Just be ready to put in some work!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hoffman is an amazing teacher. he is very sweet and extremely funny. everyone making negative comments about him are those who got scared because they thought his class was going to be too much work and just ended up dropping. the writing style he teaches you is original and borderline creative genius. his class is enjoyable as well.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gary forces students to use evidence correctly, teaches techniques that allow for diverse/interesting writing, and will clearly explain his tough grading. A teacher to leave you asking more of their opinion. I was a mockable writer before this class. Teaches content rarely found, worldly searched for. Class for seekers of better writing, all tiers.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you want a boring, typical, run-of-the-mill Eng100 ,don't sign up for his class. If you want to learn how to write so your reader is anticipating every next word and is totally enthralled in your story, take his class! He is very intelligent, experienced, humorous, and a supportive professor that teaches you how to be a better writer and reader.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL101H
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was by far the hardest class Ive ever taken at OCC. The ending class grade is only based on 5 essays you write throughout the year (which are extremely difficult). He is such a tough grader because he wants you to write like him and nothing else will suffice. Overall, If you want to break out of your writing skill comfort zone, take his class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101H
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I never knew a human being could make English such an awful subject. STAY AWAY! He doesn't care about your evidence.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: 100AND101H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you provide evidence for the statements you make in this class, he will respect you; if you cannot, this class will teach you to do so and more. While I am not a fan of the writing style he teaches, practicing a style that feels unnatural to me expanded the diversity of my own voice and gave me a stronger grasp on complex grammar use.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG100
  • 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:
Began w/ 35 students at the end of the semester, only 14. Yes, your techniques; freights, splicing, etc. make sense, but aren't the only ingredients that constitute good penmanship (how bout content) In this class if its not inappropriate then it isn't interesting He used the term sodomy in class as an example to explain euphemism from his own book
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 101H
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Yes, this class is tough. You're actually going to have to spend time brainstorming and formatting essays instead of winging it the night before. You're going to have to read a lot. And maybe you won't use these techniques ever again. But Mr. Hoffman will definitely challenge your capabilities. As long as you communicate with him, he's very helpful
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: 101H
  • 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 took his class last year, and now I am at UCLA as an English major. I didn't do very well in his class, so I was convinced I was going to do worse once I transferred. My professors at UCLA kept asking me, "who taught you these awful techniques"? I stopped using Hoffman's writing advice since then, and have had nothing but straight A's in college.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 101H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Be ready to read a lot and take annotations. You will need to use his style of writing in your essay which is basically good grammar & "revision techniques." He isn't as mean as people make him sound. Halfway through the term, he gave an easy essay prompt to boost our grades. As long as you put in the effort and follow the prompt, you'll be fine.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a really chill professor (told stories and extended essay due dates)--only the work is undesirable. Annotations take up a LOT of time unless you're good at BSing on the spot when he calls on you. Essay grading isn't that hard--JUST follow his book/writing style and get his critique.I did my essays the night before/morning of and got high/B's.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: 101H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Hoffman offers a very unique viewpoint on life with the books you're assigned. It's essential to read between the lines for your papers. He gives you ample time to e-mail in 10 lines at a time, so definitely take advantage of that. Most importantly, participate and take good notes on what others have to say. Class is for careful readers.
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