Michael Dedek is an English professor at Northeastern University rated 3.46/5 by 116 students, with 2.81/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Michael Dedek professor reviews and ratings: 3.46/5 from 116 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Professor Dedek was a great professor. I took this course online (it isn't always online) but I had no difficulty completing the assignments. The instructions were clearly defined and he uses a unique grading criteria (contract-based grading, it becomes easier to earn an A). The only drawback is that he gives a lot of homework and papers to write.ENGW3306 2022-08-01 16:52:51 +0000 UTC
He is a great professor. If you attend his class regularly, you're good to go.ENGW1111 2022-04-21 00:57:41 +0000 UTC
Great professor, really helpful with feedback. As long as you pay attention and make the right corrections, there's no failing this oneENGW3307 2020-12-19 21:42:59 +0000 UTC
Michael was such a great professor! He was so helpful inside and outside class. You can tell he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Readings are "mandatory" but if you don't do them, it is still easy to participate in class. Highly highly recommend taking advanced writing with him if you can!ENGW3308 2020-01-21 21:22:50 +0000 UTC
Dedek is young and relatable. He made a serious effort to learn all the students' names and had them all down within two weeks- probably my first professor since freshman year to do so. He was aware that people taking the class did not love writing (class was Advanced Writing for engineers) and tried to keep the topics relevant and interesting.ENGW3302 2017-03-21 22:07:09 +0000 UTC
He's not your typical professor, which I like. He's my favorite professor for that reason. He seems a little lost/unconfident but he is a good teacher. If you're not the type of person who freaks out when everything isn't clearly defined (like deadlines) you won't mind him. Northeastern is a little uptight for him.ENGL330140114 2016-03-03 01:07:10 +0000 UTC
Worst professor I've had. I would count the times he said "you know" and "umm" when I was in class to keep myself entertained.ENG111 2012-11-01 10:03:11 +0000 UTC
Good professor who cares about the course and the students, very understanding if you talk to him. Goes by a 'grading contract' which is helpful to you if you put in the effort on the papers. Classes can be a bit low-energy sometimes, but a really solid teacher overall.ENGW1111 2021-12-18 03:14:32 +0000 UTC
Good guy! Understands if students aren't really interested in the class and are only taking it because it's a requirement. Still teaches the material relatively well.ENGL330140114 2013-06-30 20:01:52 +0000 UTC
very smart but kind of a prickENG111 2009-12-22 15:24:24 +0000 UTC
Best Professor Out There!ENGW1111 2020-02-06 04:48:41 +0000 UTC
He is alright. Didn't seem too experienced yet, sometimes seemed a little lost but it's probably because not many took the class seriously. He does put effort to help students with their assignments though, he pays attention to everyone individually. Do everything on time, listen to his remarks and it is an easy A.ENGW1111 2015-01-11 21:10:49 +0000 UTC
Attitude was really discouraging. Told the class a couple times that he doesn't want to be at Northeastern and that he doesn't like teaching the class. Probably something he should've kept to himself. I feel a little bad for him, because no one really took the class seriously, but his attitude toward the class really contributed to that.ENGW1111 2014-12-07 17:06:01 +0000 UTC
Michael Dedek has an average rating of 3.46/5 from 116 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Michael Dedek's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.81/5 based on student reviews.
Michael Dedek has taught ENGW3307, ENGW3306, ENGW3315, ENGW3304, ENGW1111, ENGW3302, ENGW3308, ENGW3305, ENGW3309 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.