Charles Kraszewski - King's College, Wilkes Barre, PA

Professor: Charles Kraszewski

Department: English

College: King's College, Wilkes Barre, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HNRS204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives opportunities for extra credit during lectures every so often, final project was fairly easy, and the only test was the final exam which wasn't insanely difficult at all. Handed it in online. Even for someone who doesn't care for art or literature it wasn't that bad

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CORE162
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Be ready to dive into the readings! They are absolutely mandatory, and you will be lost if you do not read them. Especially when it comes to the tests, since the questions are not obvious ones. But overall, a nice, very interesting professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HNRS204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had Kraszewski back in the mid-00's(!) for Honors Lit. Even now, I can still remember him ranting about the computer being an, "evil Satanic contraption." :D Anyway, the guy is amazing as a prof - knew 4-5 languages, and could make dull subject matter come alive. Seriously, he is a walking wealth of knowledge, and very effective as a teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HNRS204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kraszewski is by far my favorite professor at King's. He is hilarious and absolutely brilliant. I always looked forward to his class; he made it interesting and you could tell he was very passionate about what he taught. The work load is not that much compared to other classes but he wants you to have an opinion about the readings.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LIT161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I thought this class was hard, maybe because I didn't understand his teaching. Don't take him, he is a jerk. He is always right...according to him. He failed everyone in our midterm because we didn't have enough detail, I wrote paragraphs for each question!! Anyways, don't take me.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CORE161
• 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:

Brilliant and smart man! He gives alot of reading but what do you expect for a lit class. MUST READ because participation is ALOT in class. If you participate, you will do great but it is really awkward when no one reads, he gets really mad when no one participates. Expects you to know your stuff so DO NOT try to b.s. your way through the class!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HNRSLIT
• 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:

Had Dr.K back during Fall 2007 and Spring 2008. Awesome, awesome prof. Do the readings, and you'll be golden. He has a hilarious sense of self-importance. Ended class 60 minutes early one time to bitterly complain to the tech people about the faulty projector. After all, he did want to give a Renaissance Art Lecture LOL ;)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CORE164
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DR. K RULES!! Extremely intelligent guy. I learned a lot. I loved it-of course you gotta read. If you don't like reading I suggest not taking him. In the end it is worth it though. Super relaxed atmosphere. Just do your work and you'll get a good grade. He's the man. One of my favorite teachers.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CORE163
• 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:

A very knowledgeable professor who conducts an engaging and relaxed course. I learned so much from him, and I really enjoyed his class. He may a bit rough around the edges but I feel his overall knowledge and clarity more than makes up for it. An overall great experience.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HNRS204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most intelligent professors I've ever had, however, I would not recommend taking him. He plays favorites and if you are not one of them, expect a final grade that doesn't match your work. Does not offer any help and expects you to accept his interpretations as truth- anything else is incorrect. Don't take him if you can help it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CORE162
• 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:

This was one of the most interesting classes I've ever had. He's intimidating at first but all he asks is that you come to class ready to discuss the reading. He wasn't fond of testing and only had a midterm and a final, and made both pretty simple. Very interesting and engaging; recommended if you don't mind reading!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An extremely difficult professor for my particular section. This class will not receive any free pts, and he sticks to his schedule. You must attend his classes, you must read the material, and most importantly take notes. He welcomes opinions, and be sure you come to class with a discussion from the work which was assigned.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kraczewski was an extremely difficult professor for my particular section. This class will not receive any handouts, and he sticks to his schedule. You must attend his classes, you must read the material, and most importantly take notes. This will be the only way you can pass his course. He is extremely intelligent and has the ability to recap

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HNRS204
• 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:

Krazewski is awesome! Honors Lit for both semesters had to be two of the best classes I've had at Kings. Gets off on tangents about "evil and satanic" technology (such as the computer), and many other issues. He knows his stuff inside and out too. If you want an interesting time, take Dr. K!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CRITTHNK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very specific grader, very strict about citations and academic integrity. Not lenient with deadlines. Very opinionated and will debate with you until the end of class if he disagrees with your standpoint. If you're up for a challenge, take him. If you're not, I wouldn't.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRITTHNK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

one of the hardest classes ive ever taken in my life. he is no help at all and will rip you apart if you make a mistake. he may be a very smart man but just dont take him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HNRSLITARTS
• 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:

He is hilariously arrogant. Seems difficult, but turns out not to be.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Always loved going to his classes... Just make sure that you have read the material and prepared yourself for discussion and you will do fine... As long as you engage in the course... Truly a funny guy... Take him if you can

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This man is sooo funny. One of the hardest classes i ever took in my life. You really have to work at it. Not an easy A. I couldn't understand much of what he said, but follow the text and the handouts, and hand in papers on time!, and you'll do good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Topics: European Cinema. He is brilliant, prepared, and not as scary as I thought he would be. He values student input and opinions, although he has a few of his own (Disney=Evil). Take him. It will do you good.