Dennis Chester - California State University - East Bay

Professor: Dennis Chester
Department: English
College: California State University - East Bay
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL345
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Chester is probably one of the best professors at CSUEB. He's passionate about the subjects he teach. The comic book selection for the course were unique and interesting and he really taught you how to view comics. There were optional live lectures and a series of prerecorded lectures that guided you through the course with normal group work.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL345
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very unreliable professor. Didn't submit graded assignments that were done in the beginning of semester until last week. Assignment submission is very confusing on his course site. Doesn't email back promptly. I had to remind him 3 times to change my grade because of his mistake. Pretty easy class but you need to email him constantly
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL345
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Chester was great! Super easy class. Just do the readings and the work and you're set. He asks you to buy 6 books for this class, but they are very cheap to find from online retailers used so it wasn't as bad as it sounds. This was a very low stress class but he still manages to teach you so much about comics and graphic novels from it.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3692
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor is interested in the subject and the class might be helpful for English major but if you are taking the class as a GE it wont be that great since there is a lot of work which might take away from concentrating on other more important classes. So English major go for it, others try to avoid it!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BLIT3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've had Dr. Chester for 2 classes so far and I highly recommend him (especially for Eng major!)The combination of the books he chooses, his own passion for the material, his easy going nature & style of teaching makes his classes a positive & motivating intellectual experience..if you like that sort of thing that is...
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BLCKL3692
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Chester is probably one of the best lecturers at EB. Heis passionate about what he teaches and it shines through. Reading is crucial in his class. He assigns alot of reading and what I've found helpful is reading some of the larger books during the break, it really helps keeping up (dont forget to take notes as you read so you dont forget)
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3692
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Chester is a very knowledgeable professor. A lot of reading! If you don't read the books, you will fail. Don't any miss class! Quiz's are pretty detailed in the specifics from readings. Fair grader overall. We had this guy that kept asking dumb questions in class but Dr. Chester never blew him off and answered all his questions.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL1002
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he barely assigns any assignments. only 3-4 total assignments throughout the quarter. 2 essays (one which is the final..take home) his quizzes are really easy. i never studied. im not smart and i did good. work in groups frequently, which was fun. overall, i recommend him if you want an easy quarter! :)
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Workload is on the heavy side of moderate. Expects students to do the readings and come to class prepared to discuss. Not for slackers. But -- The best lecturer I've had at The Bay. Very knwlgbl, very engaging, friendly. Covers mat'l clearly. Offc hrs are very helpful. Loves his job, what can you say.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3850
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's obviously interested in the subject himself, but most of the class time is used up by class discussions- I didn't pay tuition to hear the opinions of my classmates. As an upper division English class, I expected more actual information as opposed to general opinion. Also, prompts for his papers are vague at best!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG3692
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good, interesting lecturer--don't miss a class and write great notes, and you can pass the quizzes-be detailed. I like how he doesn't let stupid, thoughtless comments go by and makes the idiot attempt to explain him/herself. Book list was ok. Oh, and he's a hottie. :)
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wonderful teacher! Read a lot of books but all were very interesting. Tests were fair. Don't hesitate to see him during his office hours for clarification or help on paper!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: LIBST5000
  • 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:
He was my advisor for the Liberal Studies department. He never picked up his phone, never responded to emails, and he pushed his work onto other faculty members. I was utterly useless.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Althought attendence was not mandatory, I would hate to miss one of Dr. Chester's classes because his lectures always kept my attention. He was an incredibly fair grader and I found his quizzes to be straight forward and pertinent to the material we had covered in class disscussions.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGL3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Chester is incredibly smart and the lectures are very interesting. He assigns a HUGE amount of reading for homework but you'll want to do it because you'll want to participate on his great lectures and it'll help you a lot on essays and quizzes. No midterm or final, just 3 quizzes and 2 papers. Also 5 in-class assignments.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BLACKLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A lot of reading! Very fast paced stuff. But.... you will learn so much if you try. He grades fairly and will give you opp to redo work you're not happy with... He's pretty cool about missed classes, but he has a lot of pop quizes... I also think he's a cutie.. Anyway, if you take him... you have a great experience
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BLACKLIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best, if not *the* best, professors in the department. You will actually learn the importance and usefulness of the subject. He is clear and has a strong grasp on his lecture topics. One of those classes that will open your eyes.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG3691
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's easy to talk to and not arrogant like the rest of the department.
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