John McLucas - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: John McLucas

Department: Languages

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class if you just participate. Never gives homework and tests/quizzes are very easy. Get online text book and you never need to take notes hes cool take this class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love, love, love McLucas! He's adorable and really knows his stuff about Italian. Even though he spoke Italian on the first day, he made it an easy jump start. There is a quiz in between each of the 3 exams. One easy paper (2-3 pgs) about Italian history. Make sure you study for the tests. Overall, Italian was really fun to learn with him. Take him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ITAL102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McLucas really makes his Italian class interesting. He gives tons of information on Italian language and culture. I didn't know any Italian when I walked into his 101 class, but he makes sure students really understand what he's saying. If you have the chance to take a foreign language class from him, do it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LATN101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He teaches chapter by chapter and is extremely helpful about everything. He only have three quizzes and one final. We only went through ten chapters because he likes to make sure everyone understands the content in each chapter.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McLucas was a great professor! Learning Italian is not easy but McLucas tried his best to make sure that we all understood the material. Honestly you do not need the book if you attend class. If you don't attend class, I do recommend getting the book if you want an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved Professor McLucas! He is really passionate about Italy and loves the language. He is really clear in his lectures and wants you to succeed. There were 2 tests, 2 quizzes, and 3 compositions. The final is cumulative and nothing to stress about. Take him already!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ITAL102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgable of every region in Italy. Took him for 101 and 102, he is amazing and really wants you to love the subject and Italy itself. Couple tests and quizzes and a paper then the final. Need to study a lot at home, textbook is always used. No homework, paper is very easy. Easy class for a core. TAKE HIM.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McLucas is one of the best professors I've had. he will do whatever it takes to help you, and is very knowledgeable about anything that has to do with Italy. He is fun and is very focused on making sure you are learning what he is teaching. Definitely take his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McLucas is great. He starts off speaking Italian so hope you know either Italian or another Romance language or else you'll have a hard time understanding him at first. Class was pretty easy and he's funny. A few quizzes and tests and a paper and then the final

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really wants you to do well and learn from Italian language and culture. Provides quirky jokes and stories along with each lesson. Non-graded homework and textbook is online so you get immediate feedback and go over them in class the next day.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor McLucas is the nicest professor I've had so far at Towson. He's super helpful and very funny. He's an extremely easy grader and he makes learning Italian fun. I highly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McLucas is a pretty cool guy. He gives clear instructions and knows his stuff. He is very knowledgable about Italy. He'll definitely help you if you ask for it. The exams are not hard if you study well for them. The online textbook is helpful too. This class is pretty easy but just make sure to pay attention and participate and do the activities.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely adored Professor McLucas. If you have the chance to take him, do it! He's so funny and makes everything very clear. I had no trouble understanding him and he helps a ton if you're struggling. I thought the tests and papers weren't too hard and this was a pretty easy A for me.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• 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:

Professor McLucas is amazing! He tells great stories about Italy & it's obvious he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Tests and quizzes aren't too difficult as long as you pay attention. Two short papers, which he edits for you & then you hand in for a grade. Such a fun class & learning is easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So great. I currently have him and I absolutely love his class. He is so nice and approachable. He's really funny and knows so much about italian. Amazing, take him take him take him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ITAL101
• 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:

Professor McLucas is one of the best and the most caring teachers out there. I think he literally knows everything. He is so well-rounded, and truly cares about learning and encourages students to be interested in many subjects. He supports the talents of the students in his class. I've had him for 101-202 and he is one of the best teachers eva

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

WOW couldn't ask for better

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Makes you want to major in Italian

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome, end of story.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ITAL201
• 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:

He has got to be the most reasonable foreign language professor at Towson. He is completely understandable with everything that could possibly go wrong in your personal or academic life. He grades very easily, and is always willing to help you.