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Woody West - Bellevue College

Professor: Woody West

Department: English

College: Bellevue College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After a few classes with Woody I truly despised the man due to his high expectations regarding punctuality, attendance, and participation. However, as I adjusted to meet his demands I discovered he was a truly brilliant professor and a wonderful man. If you are open-minded, willing, and driven he will change your life! (Ivy league teacher at a CC!)

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this teacher a few years ago and have never had an issue with a teacher as much as I do with this guy. I literally failed because I was tardy by less than five minutes, a few times to his class. He mentioned that if we are late a lot that he would drop us from the class. Never mind the good grades that I got an hard work that I put into it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG101241
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Every time I went to him for help, I left more confused. I respect that he wants you to figure out what's wrong with an essay by yourself, but more guidance than what he offers is needed (at least for me, it was) for that to happen. If you are a student that needs a lot of help (or any) in English classes like me, I would recommend Mr. White.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG101AND244
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

MUST do the readings, MUST attend seminars. I don't think there's much work really, even if there was reading every night. He's smart and sometimes he's cool, its just a hard class but worth the enlightenment throughout the course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class my 1st quarter here at BC (Spr 13) and he told us that if we survived his class, then we could survive any class...and he wasn't kidding! This class really works your brain (it felt like it was on fire), however if you love poetry, this class is for you! If you don't then it's still a good class for improving your writing!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL271244
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expects ridiculous amounts of work from his students. acts like it is the only class you should be taking and have no life. Expectations of work not clear. 30-50 pages of reading nightly. First day said "even though this is bellevue college I don't see why my class should not be held to the same standards as a class at harvard, stanford or yale."

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to have a life outside of his class (job, friends, other classes) do not take his class. If you are earning an English major, enjoy watching foreign films, take pleasure in writing long essays on ambiguous topics, are atheist, and are able to or have the time to read 200 pages a night, then take his class. DO NOT TAKE HIS ENG101 CLASS!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very controversial and offensive about religious matters in class, almost like he thinks he is God. Woody West has a very difficult class and it is nearly impossible to do well unless you sacrifice your life. It seems like he is looking for perfection I would never recommend him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

West's class is very rigorous and not easy but if you work hard and make an effort you can do well. In class he can be confusing and makes it sound like he won't help but if you intentionally go to him during his office hours he tells you exactly what he wants, plus his syllabus outlines it all. This has definitely been one of my favorite classes!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL101AND244
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. West's class is definitely the hardest I've taken, but I definitely feel so much more enlightened. He's really smart, kinda pretentious at times, but he has a lot of great things to say and is very interesting. If you're willing to put in the effort (which is a lot), you should take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

West has the most challenging class I've ever taken. He makes it so much easier than it is, he is clear with his thoughts, always willing to help, explains things very very well, and is the top teacher I've ever received schooling from. He is very clever and talented, and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a challenge.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most terrible teacher I've ever had! The hardest teacher I've ever had! Never talk with you directly. Nothing worth in his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want to become a better writer, take West's class. Show up on time, read the material and do the work. Woody will actually sit down and HELP you. He offers insightful criticism and intellectual discussions. Overall it was an excellent class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class was in fact really hard. Towards the end of the quarter, I didn't sleep for two days and finished my final portfolio, getting an A. If you work hard,you will get a good grade. After taking his class, other classes was become sucha breeze.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken. Never wait till the last minute to do one of his assignments! I learned so much from himself though, so if you are willing to put in the effort, I would recommend him. He's funny too!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to expand your writing and analysis skills, then take his course. If you want to watch and read easy material, and drone through monotonous, uninspired papers then look elsewhere. Great Prof. Would take the class again. I worked my butt off and earned my "A".

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENLG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest teacher I have ever had. I tried talking to him after class and yet he still never gives you a straight answer, he just wants you to amaze him without giving you the how to. His standards are impossible and his assignments are long and painfully hard to elaborate on. I highly recommend a different 101 class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved his class. I like writing though. I think that if you aren't dedicated to learning, he's probably not going to be anywhere near your favorite. Meets privately with you twice to discuss your work and where you can improve. Gives you every oportunity to get a good grade if you are willing to apply yourself.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At the beginning of the year Woody showed us a documentary on the failing education system, his method of "fixing" those outlined problems are totally self serving for his ego but hurtful to the class. eg... ridiculous attendance policy, inflexible grading that doesn't account for improvement, refusal to answer questions, lots of french films

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gives you two books and two movies. You have to write an essay on one of each. Also you have to write response papers. He's big on Socratic Seminars. His office hours are usefull, but it's hard to get him. You really have to be independant. If you're good at English already, take it. If you suck at english and are lazy, don't.

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