John Lesko - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: John Lesko

Department: English

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A passionate inspirational teacher who gives good feedback, but expects hard work from his students

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• 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. Lesko is a brilliant scholar. I've learned so much from him--not only about writing and English, but also about life!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is so annoying all he talks about is his bee keeping, he never emails you back, doesn't know what he is every talking about and always throws us in groups when he has nothing planned.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was not a great teacher at all really... He was a pretty nice guy, but he tried way to hard to be liked by the students rather than just teaching. Also he talked more of his bee keeping than what we were suppose to be learning. overall not great kind of confusing at times.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was my worst professor ever. He talks about the most pointless topics and puts us in group discussions because he doesnt know what else to do with us for the hour and a half. i dont think he actually even reads the papers because he makes zero comments to help you. i dreaded going to class. i highly dont recomend him. SWITCH OUT ASAPPP!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was my worst professor ever. He talks about the most pointless topics and puts us in group discussions because he doesnt know what else to do with us for the hour and a half. i dont think he actually even reads the papers because he makes zero comments and when you ask why you recieved the grade you did his response is taking it to writer cent

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Lesko, super cool teacher. He's really friendly and extremely flexible. I'm no all-star writer by any means but as long as you put effort into your paper you'll get a good grade. I got an A- without any trouble. Lets you revise two of the five papers to get better grades, journals quizzes and vspace postings are an easy boost to your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed the class. He isn't always the most clear or organized person in the world, but he's very helpful and has passion for the craft.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good class, just have to write good papers! nice and helpful teacher!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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:

lesko is the most endearing professor i've had. it's clear that he loves what he does and that comes through in his lessons. i personally am not interested in the actual topic but when he speaks from the heart rather than the book...i'm hooked.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i know few people that dont like Lesko but i think he is very inteligent and a very good professor overall.we had some great class discussion. he is a very nice person too and he has an amazing family.he has been a great help to many international students.i think Lesko ROCKS!!!!Dont take his class if you are not willing to work for your grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was an easy teacher. There is a quiz every class but if you miss a day you can make up for that quiz by writing a one page paper about the chapter assigned. He was very nice and his projects are easier then they appear. Some may seem pointless but their an easy grade. Didnt feel like I had to try very hard in this class and I still got a B.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most inconsistent man I have ever met in my life. He will tell you he wants one thing, then asks for another, or more, or whatever he feels like that day. As for grading, well, good luck! You can do everything he asks for and not get full credit. Good luck!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is easy if you do the work he tells you to do. The only problem with him, is that if you ask a question, he never actually answers it. He just goes around the answer. I dont understand how he grades b/c those who should get a's on papers dont and those who shouldnt, do.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

hes seriously an awesome teacher. definitely recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Why, god why did i take him? All he does is talk about the online protfolio and other bs.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The man will talk about his damn website for hours if you let him. Can not by any means plagiarize in his class. Wants people to participate in class but no one ever does and is kind of a push over. Easy "A" is you aren't a lazy ass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kind of boring at times, but the class was okay. Go to class and write the papers, and you'll be fine. If you do the work, you'll get a decent grade. Oh, and do the Blackboard discussions!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class seemed to be a favorite of his because it was based around linguistics. Take notes on the chapters to use on weekly quizzes and the class is easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard professor in eng 111 and gets easier in upper english classes. hard grader on writing papers, if you dont write like him then if gives you a C or D. ive seen him fail many students that did everything he asked them too, and they came to classes everday. not a fun professor to take for eng 111.