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Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Anonymous 06/21/2023	I would not recommend taking this class if you do not like to read and really analyze historical texts/poems. If you do, then by all means, take it because you would really enjoy this class. There is a LOT of reading. And lots of the texts are really hard to read because it's old English. Lectures were usually the professor just talking the entire time with a powerpoint - he did explain concepts very well and was very passionate about the material, but since I wasn't passionate or that interested in Maryland history at all, it was very boring to me. In discussions, all we did was talk and analyze the texts, that's it. There were occasional discussion boards. Throughout the course, there were 2 larger projects - I think. Those required some research, but it was fairly easy. There's no exams or quizzes, but the final was HARD. Closed notes and it's material from the entire semester. For someone who didn't pay attention the entire semester, I crammed the night before, and did not do too well. So, do well throughout the semester so that if you take the hit on the final, you can still end with an A or A-. ALSO, you're required to go on 2 field trips on your own time (he gives you a list of places and you can even ask him if you want to go somewhere that's not on the list. Even though this wasn't ideal, I went to a museum in DC - it was actually really fun because I went with my friends who were in my class (yes, it's not a class field trip). Then you have to write a reflection about your trip and relate it to the class material. One more thing I want to add is that you're required to write 4 journal entries (500 words each) throughout the semester, so those also take up some time. Overall, great professor, but if you want to get an A, you have to read and understand the material.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/30/2023	Ontiveros is pretty nice and understanding, and he will give you extensions if you ask for them. If you're not super into English or history, I might think twice about taking this class because you kinda have to read all the readings as there are weekly quizzes on them and they are also on the final exam. It seemed like a lot for a 100-level gened because there were also reading journals, field trip reflections, and 2 projects. The class itself is super easy, just might take some time. Its pretty easy to get an A in this class if you do the readings.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A IfCourseEvalsWereHones 05/22/2023	Fun class, learned a lot. Material can be a little mundane at times, but I really liked him as a lecturer and as a person. Would highly recommend.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A NoobyAsian 05/18/2023	The class itself seemed like it was buffed from the previous one. There was a timed 5-question kahoot (30 seconds for each question) for the readings that you have to read prior to class. Some readings were bland, but some of them were good. We had two projects and a final exam which consisted of vocab, the readings you do for the class, and interpreting questions. Overall, Ontiveros is a good lecturer, but the content seems a bit dry to stay attentive.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/16/2023	Something switched up this semester. The other 2* review sums it up well. The workload for this class is just too much for a gened and yeah the readings and Kahoots every class are so annoying, but the content isn't hard. There's also a final for this class too which is very unnecessary. There are graded field trips for this class but done on your own time so you have to schedule those independently. Randy has a sense of humor but it's easy to just snooze throughout the lecture. I do not recommend taking this class because of the workload, but if you are to definitely do not take it alone.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Anonymous 05/15/2023	Great professor. Shows that he really cares about what he teaches and the students he is teaching. 10/10 would recommend.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 05/01/2023	Don’t get me wrong, he’s a nice professor and I was lucky enough to have a really good TA but the class structure itself was just way too much. There were timed quizzes every lecture about the most boring and confusing readings. I would not recommend this gen ed.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Naruto 11/28/2022	Quizzes are easy and you have unlimited time, to do 5 question quizzes where the answers are directly in the readings/videos. Everything else is just basic classwork, and discussions/lecture are mandatory. Had a 100 in the class before the final project brought my grade down. Final project isn't hard either
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/05/2022	Professor Ontiveros is a really nice professor who is definitely passionate about Maryland literature and history. Unfortunately, I was often bored in this class. We spent too much time analyzing and reanalyzing the same work of fiction until we all ran out of things to say. Then the silence dragged on. We had a few long-term assignments, but they were not difficult. As long as you do the readings, take notes in class, and watch the videos, you'll do fine on the final exam. The final is composed of multiple choice questions and one long-essay question that focuses on an overarching theme in the class.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/18/2022	Class is easy, if you do the work. Work every week, but it's easy.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Anonymous 05/11/2022	You can tell he definitely is passionate about the class and gets really into the material. He's a nice and caring guy. Amazing professor The class itself isn't too bad for 3 gen eds worth but compared to a normal 100 level class it is a lot of work. Mostly small assignment but a lot of them.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/23/2022	This man might be one of the most chill professors i've had. Although the class (ENGL142) wasn't that interesting, each lecture with Randy was like listening to a ted talk (which kind of grows old tbh).
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 05/13/2021	When I tell you that this guy is the goat I MEAN IT! Overall a wonderful Gen Ed to take if you are looking for an i-series. His class was really chill and I learned a lot more about maryland history and its iconic characters than I originally thought I would. He also includes a lot of discussion time in his class which makes it very easy to stay engaged. There is a pretty big capstone project at the end of the semester, however, he is very very lenient with what you do with it and he's very encouraging with that whole process. 10/10 Randy is the man.
Randy Ontiveros ENGL142 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/05/2021	Professor Ontiveros is amazing! He really cares about his students and is just so open and honest that it's refreshing compared to other professors who act like their the only ones with busy lives. I also just loved the ENGL142 course but I definitely believe that it is Ontiveros who made it so interesting and engaging. I 100% recommend taking any course he teaches!