[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk3MTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2026-05-11 21:56:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nosek is a great teacher. It is a student-centered atmosphere. We had two group projects that allowed students the room to present a topic and be creative.  It was fun!  I would take his class again, and I wish there were a part two.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDk1NjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2026-05-11 20:02:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is extremely accommodating and reasonable in both assignments and grading. If you participate, smile, and do the homework, you will get an A without much trouble. He's a fun dude too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTg1OTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2026-04-30 19:19:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is a great professor! He really cares about his students' learning and always gives great feedback on assignments. He's not a harsh grader, and his exams are take-home and very fair. I'm an Electrical Engineering major and would take any class Professor Nosek teaches, even if it's not for credit or applies to my major. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTQyNTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-12-10 06:50:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is a great prof! Class was fun, interactive, and super informative. He provides lots of detailed feedback on work. His grading criteria is straightforward and clear. There is hw every class, but it is relevant and isn't too overwhelming. You can tell he is very passionate about his field and loves teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTM1MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-02 17:22:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor, He is very smart, experienced, and enthusiastic in this field, he is very respectful and gets to know all his students, he gives dad vibes. The class was very fun and I learned a lot. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTM0OTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-02 17:12:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is very smart and experienced, he is enthusiastic about what he teaches, he respects his students and makes an effort to get to know them. the class was really fun and I learned a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTI0NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-01 21:20:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and accessible. There is a lot to learn, but the class never feels hard because he's a great teacher. If you're having trouble or feel unprepared for something, he is incredibly willing to help in any way. He also plays fun music. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIyOTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-01 19:54:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe was fantastic, and one of the most caring professors I have had at this University! I would definitely recommend taking a class with him. 415 was a low-stress class, yet I learned a lot! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIyNzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-01 19:45:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This has been one of my favorite, most valuable classes of undergrad. We had the opportunity to tutor girls from Afghanistan, teach the class, and create meaningful relationships. Professor Nosek is so kind, engages with the class, and is truly knowledgable. He even took us to a cafe and got us all drinks. Amazing guy, I will miss this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIxOTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2025-05-01 19:05:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is an awesome professor that really cares about his students! This was the first course I took as a part of the TESOL certificate and Joe sat down with me to walk through the best way to achieve this! The class is small and engaging and is based a lot on discussions and your own experiences. I would definitely recommend taking this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDM1NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2024-12-25 16:14:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the most perfect professors I have ever had before. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjg1MDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2024-12-13 23:27:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"JOE IS THE BEST! Not only is he super invested in teaching & his students but he really really knows what he is talking about when it comes to teaching English as a second language. Class environment was great, and the readings were relevant, interesting and not too much. Joe is an incredible educator and 415 is the best class I've taken at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzU1NTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2024-05-03 18:31:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe was the best! I'm not a TESOL student, I just took this as a linguistics elective, but this was one of my favorite classes I've taken. Just get ready to do a lot of reading/watching videos and then answering questions about them. But he really puts in the effort to read and give feedback on everything that students submit which is appreciated!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjUxNzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2023-12-13 18:50:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is an amazing professor, and I would love to attend his class again. He is an amazing mentor as well. I would recommend taking his course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjUxMjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2023-12-13 18:27:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and understanding, tries to make lectures as engaging as possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjUxMDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2023-12-13 18:19:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joe is great!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mjk5MDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2023-01-08 03:50:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rude, arrogant","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjcyNjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2022-05-07 14:58:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Joseph Nosek is the best. I would consider him my favorite professor yet, and he is very knowledgable about his subject area. He has a realistic view of how to teach effectively which I really appreciate. I feel much better knowing that my first real exposure to TESOL was guided by him. I would wholeheartedly recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjU4NDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2022-05-05 23:23:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Nosek is my favorite teacher. He is passionate about what he is teaching and he cares his students a lot. You can always get great feedback from him in time. The course is full of small discussions within the group and also contains two group projects. As long as you read the chapter for HW, you will be fine. I enjoy this course a lot. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:16.646840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgxNzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:906236","instructor_name":"Joseph Nosek","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2021-05-02 20:35:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was very organized and Professor Nosek's teaching of this course made me excited to take more classes for the TESOL certificate. He was very accessible and open to talking with students. He treated everyone with so much respect and our class environment was so supportive and positive as a result. Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/906236","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:31.448941+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzA1NzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:304923","instructor_name":"Sandra Arfa","course_label":"ENGL415","course_id":"ENGL 415","course_uid":"course_d42692f1b596109222ecb432","review_date":"2021-01-22 06:17:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sandra is one of my favorite teachers. She is obviously very knowledgeable and always is funny and inviting. I really do not have much else to say.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/304923","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]