-he taught the American Studies themed UW
-topics are interesting if you like American history
-readings are reasonable and helpful and relevant
-writing exercises on readings clarified assignments
-discussions help guide you to your claim/topic, especially when you didn't understand or didn't understand the readings
-he made us do peer review for each progression, which really helped
-writing center is a blessing
-he makes you meet with him at least once
-approachable and ready to help/meet
-can be long-winded: takes 10 minutes to make a 5 minute point