Stephen Leone - Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Professor: Stephen Leone

Department: English

College: Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG201B
• 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:

Great professor. I made more friends and connections in this class than I ever have before. The subjects he teaches are never brushed over, he dives into everything and it really helps you learn the subject for real, and its a super fun class! Awesome guy, super respected by all of us. Not an easy A, but honest if you love the class you'll do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG201B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Leone not only teaches his students how to write but also how to analyze the human condition. Easily the best professor I've had and I am a finance student!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 201A
• 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:

Solid class. I'm not an English major but really liked this class and his teaching style.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy. Introduced me to concepts about film that make movies way more interesting and enjoyable. And I already loved movies to begin with. Can't go wrong with this class and professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG201B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned more in this class than in any other English class I have ever taken. The stuff I learned in this classes help in my other class too. Solid class, cool teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Got me thinking about Shakespeare and more interested in his material. Didn't think I would learn too much but I really did. He respects students opinions and gets them to talk about why they have that opinion. He is all about everyone learning new ways to look at material and offers some great insights. Text was a great price too!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG206
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his Intro to Novel class my first year of college just on a whim. It's still the most challenging, engaging, and rewarding class I've taken so far. Crazy workload for a 3 credit class, but his critiques and feedback really helped make me a better writer and a more confident person. He was always happy to help during office hours, too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL6
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want an A or B grade, you need to got o his office hours and ask for help on anything. He is great in the one-on-one setting. He is willing to listen if you willing to make the effort and let him know what you are struggling with. He can be a nice guy, but if you only choose to notice when he gets "frustrated" you'll limit learning

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG201B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

However, he is a tough grader and thinks he has all the answers. He often dismisses students and gets angry. He kept bumping things back on the schedule and all the assignments were crunch-time. It sucked. HARD. The ideas he talks about in lecture are interesting, on the plus. Also as someone mentioned, 20 minutes for a final. That's ridiculous.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG201B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gave us 20 minutes to take a 56 question final. Believes his interpretation is the only correct interpretation. Gave us lots of work with short deadlines, and didn't provide feedback until two weeks before the final. Don't take this class unless you are already very strong with analyzing literature.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• 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 am more confident in my abilities after taking this class. It is a lot of info and you will write a couple papers. Prof Leone is passionate about his subject and gets great class discussions going. I have never learned more from an English class. Its cool being in a class where you are supposed to think instead of just repeating the book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He gave the class 6 papers with only 4 weeks left in the class. He is TERRIBLE! Do not take the class! Seriously, he the harshest grader, and believes his word and interpretation is final. I deeply regret taking this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was constantly late, then complained about not enough time in class. Papers and our only progress report weren't given back 'til the end of week 16; he gave vague instructions, then got angry and graded harshly when students didn't understand. And forget stating a different interpretation of Shakespeare than his. No discussions, just lectures.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG6NOVEL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To attend Prof. Leone's english classes is to apprehend how crucial a truly dedicated, and ardently scholarly instructor is to invigorating a similarly devoted and scholary drive within his students. Prof. Leone is definitely just such an instructor. However, you'll only get as much as you give: give it your all, he'll more than meet you halfway.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 201C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned more in this class than any others. Interesting content and text. A game changing course for sure. Read the syllabus so you know when everything is due. Go to his office hour if you want your paper looked over before submitting it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 201A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This prof tought me how to write a solid essay. My grades improved in my other classes due to the things I learned in this one. Take him and learn something. Take notes from the board. Most of the test questions and answers are in his lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 201C
• 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:

I never thought I would actually look forward to an English class. Prof Leone makes sure required texts are all under $20!! He was always willing to answer my questions and look over my paper before I turned it in, even outside of his office hours. Solid instructor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's is an intelligent and likable teacher. Unfortunately, as a Professor I don't recommend. He didn't grade any of our assignments on time, which made it hard to do the next assignment based on little to no feedback. Expectations are HIGH, but not CLEAR. You must take the initiative to ask for assignments/ help and participation matters. NO easy A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's going to make you work, but it is a chill class. IF YOU NEED HELP GO TO HIM. In "Intro to Novel" you should stay on top of your reading. Get ahead if you can. He is a cool dude and great conversation. Do not expect an A from him if you are a lazy student. Do the work, ask for his help, and you will appreciate his class. He cares for students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 201A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to work, but it's for a good reason. Leone knows what he's talking about, and if you want to become a better writer he will definitely get you where you want to be. If you're lazy and tend to procrastinate, this class could be tough for you. But for me, a mild procrastinator, I got through fine, and feel like I'm a 10x better writer.