Reviews of professor Samuel Totten

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Gives quizzes almost weekly, doesnt have notes so you have to write down everything he says throughout class, lots of reading, 30 minute presentation at end of semester. Harder than classes needed for major. No syllabus with all homework. Doesnt put grades online so hard to know what you have in the class. Good grade possible if you work extra hard

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Totten and his line of work is VERY respectable but he expected too much. For an FFC, we had 8+ hours of work a week and he graded "informal journals" harder than any other english course I have taken. I learned a lot and the topic is interesting but this class took way too much out of me. If you want a good grade, you have to work very hard.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Totten is a gem. His class may be tough for an FFC, but you can tell he cares and can make the students care just as much. Put in the work and you will get the grade reflective of it. This class will 100% prepare you for any upper-division course you may have. Don't be shy or afraid to ask for help, he wants his students to succeed.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Take this if you like writing & discussions. Could finish the week's work in 1 afternoon & you meet once a week. If you pay attention & take notes, you'll be fine on quizzes. He had big expectations but listened when kids complained & stopped requiring journal entries halfway thru. Offers LOTS of extra credit. Genuinely cares about you doing well.