Stephen Esposito - Boston University, Boston, MA

Professor: Stephen Esposito

Department: Humanities

College: Boston University, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CL224
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am so glad I took Professor Esposito's class. He made Greek drama exciting and fun. In other discussion classes I've had, the teacher will often say a prompt and no one will really have anything to say about it. In Esposito's class, the things he talked about were so interesting, and he himself was so engaging, that there were no such moments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the worst class or professor ever. His lectures sometime seem pointless, and sometimes make very little sense. Most of the time the connections he makes seem like stretches. Lots of opportunity for extra credit, and the papers are not too hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you do the readings and write the essays, you will likely do well, but not because of his teaching. He is often unprepared and goes on inconsequential and (often weirdly sexual) tangents that will not help you decipher the texts at all. You learn much more in discussion than class. Calls every female student "dear". Wouldn't recommend taking.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the hardo of all hardos

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Inspiring

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Espo was a great professor. He is very intimidating at first, and you will feel like dropping out in the beginning. However, the hw and tests are very concise, and if you do the work and reading the class is great. He is very engaging and I really learned a lot. He gives A LOT of extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Esposito can be very overwhelming at first, but you will grow to love him. He has such passion for what he teaches that you can't help but become interested. He assigns a 1 page essay every week for CC101 so be prepared for a lot of writing and reading. Do not skip the reading or the class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Espo is one of my favorite teachers I've ever had, at first he seemed terrifying, but he's truly a funny and nice guy. His class has taught me a lot and we always have meaningful discussions. He's very passionate about what he teaches. Assigns 1 paper a week but they aren't too hard and are usually 1-2 pages. Really improved my writing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CASCL101
• 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:

Prof Espo is the best! He is a great lecturer and really keeps people engaged. He loves extra credit. If you don't like reading, probably don't take his class, but the homework is reasonable and the tests are straight forward. Really great guy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CL162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't necessarily call this class Beginning Greek 2, it was more like Learning Fun with Professor Esposito. We did learn a lot about Greek, but during the 2 hour lectures he would constantly spin out into digressions, all of which were extremely interesting and you could tell how passionate he was on the subject.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CL224
• 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:

Esposito is such a caring and nice person. He really made the class interesting. I'm a science major with very little background on greek tragedies and some times that affected the argument in my papers, which affected my grade. Had to go to his office hours to clarify my background info. Very helpful and eager to help. Lets people revise papers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CL101
• 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:

Espo is great. You'll learn a lot more than you would have anticipated in his class. Very good lecturer.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COREA1
• 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:

Super great professor, really helped make freshman fall go smoothly. Very intelligent and interested in the topics he lectures on. Very interested in student input and doesnt look for the "right" answer. Just make sure you really read the books and youll be fine! :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

Esposito was AMAZING. Take him if you can!! I still see him around campus and he always says hi to me which is really nice. And he really knows what he is talking about and keeps the class interesting and fun. Definitely would highly recommend him. One of my favorite teachers at BU

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

Great teacher. He is very fair with his assignments and grading. If you think you deserve a better grade, he'll gladly look it over again with you. Also, I had a death in the family while taking his class and he gave me as much time as I needed catching up on my assignments. Take his class if you can.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• 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:

One of my favorite professors at BU! His knowledge of the classical world is impressive, and provided wonderful context for class readings. I absolutely loved his high level of enthusiasm--he really loves the content and it shows. Also very involved class with much more discussion than lecture. Extremely eager to help you succeed: much extra credit

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. Take Espo if you can.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Espo is the best! He gets really excited and LOVES to draw on the board. He loves participation, and obviously anything having to do with the classics, so drop a hint if you're interested.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CL391
• 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:

Very attentive teacher, tends to interact rather than lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CL324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the best professors I've ever had. Not only is he funny and sweet, but he's so passionate about his teaching and that is what makes his class so enjoyable. The man knows everything there is to know about ancient Greece! Such a great guy!