Daniel Fraustino - University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Professor: Daniel Fraustino

Department: English

College: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENLT236
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is passionate about his topic. He is also passionate about politics. He has a loud voice & can get kinda intense, but he really loves to teach and feels very committed to that. If you can have an open mind & be self aware enough to let a lot of stuff slide by, you will learn a lot. GREAT feedback on papers. Hated the quizzes tho.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WRTG211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's very good at telling you what he wants, and then tearing apart your paper regardless. He yells a lot in lecture, which might be off-putting to some. He also has gotten political, example being when he went on a rant against gun control the day after the Parkland shooting. Even if you try hard in this class, it's difficult to do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENTL121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're a die-heart liberal, or get offended easy you might not like to hear what he has to say. But he's honest and means the absolute best. He loves his students and loves to teach. For this class we had a "quiz" every class, which consisted of 3-5 easy questions about the poems we had to read and four 3-page papers, not bad at all.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I was nervous about this class but in the end I loved it & would definitely take him again. You HAVE to read to do well on the quizzes; he likes to go into detail. He was available to talk to if I had any trouble in the class & was great with giving feedback on papers! He is hilarious and you wont have a problem staying awake.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRTG211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Fraustino! I took him a few times. He will definitely make you a better writer! He's tough when grading, and he writes insulting notes on your paper, but it's funny, and he's being honest. I wish I could take him again, but I already took all of his classes. He's brutal, but honest. He def made me a better writer, and I'm grateful to him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENLT237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He has a tendency to go off the script and rant, can get a little shouty and anti-leftist establishment, but he's a great teacher who's truely inspiring and genuinely cares about his students. 10/10 would take again. Total savage.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher. He is a tough grader, but gives excellent feedback that, if you use it, will get you a progressively higher grade throughout the semester. He is pretty right wing, but he is funny and having a different political opinion is not enough to drop a rating by even one point.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is passionate about the things he believes in. However, many of the things he believes are outdated. His views on race and gender are especially outdated. He is a tough grader when it comes to papers but will give you more feedback than any other teacher at this school. If you want an A you must do the reading and agree with his ideas

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've taken two of his classes, and Dr. Fraustino is undoubtedly the best professor I've had at the U. I've never seen a professor put so much time and effort into grading papers. Even if you get an A on a paper, it'll be covered in relevant, useful feedback. Dr. Fraustino really tries to make you a better writer, and his lectures are hilarious.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENLIT121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is an incredible teacher & he teaches every class w the highest enthusiasm. He teaches his students to look @ any issue from an unbiased perspective & then draw ur own conclusion, as opposed to following what all the other liberal teachers preach. Very grateful I had him twice & I will always remain in contact w this great professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at the U so far! Very conservative, which is good, since there are too many liberals who only want you to think one way. He always tells the most interesting stories and bits of information that allow you to think afterwards. He is very picky with what he wants on essays, but it's really helped me improve as a writer!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENLT121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Poetry with this professor is so much more than that. I left every class inspired and in a great mood. I learned more in Fraustino's class than I did with any other professor. As strange as it sounds, he has made me appreciate life and family so much more. Gives quizzes, so do the readings. Papers aren't so bad, & you're a fool not to take this.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG237
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors at the University. He is a caring guy and will help you with anything you need. I like this man more than I like my family.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENLT121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is an amazing teacher, and definitely worth taking. He teaches you how to write properly, and although he grades them harshly, it helped me improve dramatically. He has very strong opinions about almost everything, but even if you don't agree with him it's interesting to listen someone as passionate as him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRITING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had Dr. Fraustino twice while attending the University of Scranton in the early to mid-2000s. In hindsight, I am so very fortunate he was my professor. He will teach you how to write like a professional adult. I now work at a Fortune 500 and communicate with extremely important clients regularly. My writing skills are strong thanks to him! .

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENLT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is a great teacher. Some of the things he says are outrageous, but he always speaks his mind. Some people say he is a right-wing nut job, but I found him to be very honest and well informed about the real world unlike some professors who seem to live in a fantasy world. Even if you don't agree w/ him he's fun to be around. Take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENLT236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He recognizes hard work, and definitely keeps his class interesting! TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU CAN. He has taught me so much, and I feel like I have improved tremendously as a writer, reader, and learner - all thanks to him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENLT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have now had him for many classes, and I have to say that without a doubt he is my favorite professor. I came out of his classes not only better at writing, critical reading, and poetry, but also learned more about politics, pop culture, and zeitgeists than I could hope for. He keeps you engaged. Obviously love him and recommend taking him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENLT121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Fraustino is an interesting man to say the least. He is a bit crazy, and yells at least every class, but he's rarely angry- he's just very enthusiastic! He's a fair grader, the more effort you put into your work the better grade you'll have. Overall a VERY good teacher, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs ENLT credit!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Had him for intro to poetry! I highly suggest taking him! You'll learn so much! Not just about poetry but life lessons as well! He also teaches you to be a better writer. Probably the funniest Italian guy I ever met! Just prepare yourself for some craziness.