Adam Lupo - Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Professor: Adam Lupo

Department: English

College: Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I normally dislike English classes, but professor Lupo made this class bearable. Participation is mandatory in class, but it is easy to contribute to the discussions even without reading. Total of five 4-5 page essays that make up your grade for the course, plus easy points for revision workshops and participation. Fair grader, definitely take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Lupo is a chill guy, great prof who gives good feedback. There's a total of 5 essays, but it's not that demanding. Participation is necessary, but you don't really have to read to join in on the discussions in class. he encourages you to not structure your essay traditionally, and is open minded

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

He is the best! He makes discussions interesting and is very caring toward students. Go to class if you want to do well since attendance counts a lot. Books are interesting and not a heavy course load. He is a fair grader

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Adam is my favorite that now I have to make phrase for him on this website. I'm a natural science major and this class is designed for humanity students. It seems hard to me at the very beginning, but you got engaged very soon. He's great in talking about his lectures and making connection with students. A class that you can really learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You need to go to class. the quizzes every week are difficult because the questions are very obscure. No exams just the quizzes, final paper, and 5 short one page essays. nothing is online so you don't know you're grade unless you see him. loves class discussions. doesn't take excuses for absences you only get 3 free before he deducts

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG15
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class discussions were interesting. Not an unfair grader for essays. You don't really know what your final grade will be until you get it; he doesn't upload grades.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lupo is a bit of an eccentric lecturer and an easy essay grader. The entire course is about literacy and it is not very relevant to a career, unless you are specifically going into education policy. His weekly quizzes are graded on rote memorization on obscure topics from a dictionary of cultural literacy. I didn't gain much from it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He never graded my paper. It was an incredible poignant paper describing the importance of bilingualism in society and how it contributes to both identity and literacy, to answer his main topic for the course. He refused to critique or provide me with a good response to help me improve my writing. His personality gleans arrogance. bliiind

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG15
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This page may have some of the most accurate descriptions of Adam. When I first met him I automatically thought he was going to be my worst teacher but honestly he ended up being my favorite. An hour and twenty minute class flew by with him because he was very engaging and excited about his lectures. Also a very funny great guy and good grader

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

One of my favorite professors at penn state. The first class he seemed very rigorous, but once we got into the lecture, he really opened up. he's a phenomenal lecturer and open to the classes opinion. Probably one of the only classes where I really learned something of value.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL202B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Positively brilliant. Mr. Lupo at first appears a little eccentric, almost robotic, but don't let that daunt you. As soon as you begin class discussions and he begins engaging with you as a student, he is so animated and passionate. His layout of this class was truly eye-opening, and I don't say that lightly. I couldn't recommend him enough.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

My favorite professor at PSU. I came into the class with low expectations as I am a science student in a humanities based English class. This class inspired me and opened my eyes towards many topics. Adam is engaging and his lectures and discussion based lectures make you want to class not to just get attendance but to learn something new.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

Adam was my favorite professor at Penn State. He is a true gentleman, very helpful to his students, an interesting, respectful, funny, and intelligent person. I recommend his class to everyone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH15
• 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:

English 15 was a boring class, but Mr. Lupo did his best to make it interesting and help us get something out of it. He really wants to make us better writers. He was easy-going about turning essays in, too. Just do the work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL50
• 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:

Adam is passionate about writing and he will instill that passion in you. He gives excellent homework that he grades on effort more than on quality. He helped me overcome my writer's block and got me back into writing. Easy class but you've gotta be a sucker for creative writing. If you are, then you'll most definitely get an A with minimal effort.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

Great!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG202B
• 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:

He seemed really weird at first but he's a great prof to take eng202 with. He's actually funny and loves everything he's trying to teach you, which makes this genEd, dare I say, enjoyable. I actually went out of my way to buy the books for the class out of respect for him. Definitely take him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Adam seemed intimidating the first day, but he?s actually not and he?s a nice guy. It?s easy to tell that he?s really passionate about this subject. This was a very easy, relaxing class which made it enjoyable to go to. As long as you turn in all of your assignments on time, participate, and don?t miss more than 3 classes, you?ll get an A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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:

Mr. Lupo reminds me of what Vonnegut wrote,"The very best thing you can be in life is a teacher,provided you are crazy in love with what you teach...."On days that I wanted to go through the motions, Mr. Lupo, every time, engaged me and the rest of the class with insightful and thoughtful comments.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• 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:

Great Teacher. Helpful and fun, leaves students up to workshop responsibilities for 2nd half of the year. no final, just an edited short story (c. 10pgs) Fun guy and very interactive. Enjoyable class.