James Bednarz - Long Island University - Post, Brookville, NY

Professor: James Bednarz

Department: English

College: Long Island University - Post, Brookville, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG304
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good teacher. very invested in the books you read. sometimes gives pop quizzes so DEF keep up with the readings. sometimes is bipolar (nice one moment and brutal the next) so get on his good side & stay there, it will def help u. teaches u how to properly write an intro paragraph & essay which is v helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG22
• 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'm impressed by Professor Bednarz's deep, infectious love of Shakespeare. Not only Shakespeare, but as I was pleased to discover, Homer, Milton, Dante, Flaubert, Conrad, and even more great authors. I enjoyed participation. I love him as a professor and educator. Only thing is, he doesn't like Falstaff. I do.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bednarz is always doing something unexpected. One day he will come in and tell the class that we are the smartest people he's ever met, other days he will come in and tell the class that we are horrible students and should be ashamed. Not even exaggerating sadly. The man is insane and has unwarranted flip outs- after taking one class I avoided him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• 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:

Absolutely amazing professor! Such a great personality! The course itself is pretty straightforward; assigned readings every lesson, you're expected to take notes. Two 2500 word essays +midterm and final. If you show interest, do the readings and have a good attitude, you'll definitely get a good grade!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It is pretty clear that this man lives, breathes, and sleeps literature---especially when it comes to Shakespeare. He is an extremely tough grader. English is one of my favorite subjects, but when I took it with Bednarz, it became my least favorite. His lectures are extremely long, and he does most of the work himself--so the students can zone-out.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• 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:

Best teacher I have ever had. He's so enthusiastic and actually encouraged me. The way he conducted the class lead to a better understanding of the reading material. I am actually going out of my way to take another course with him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

Hated English and reading before this class. Never read books and could care less about classical literature. But his enthusiasm for teaching really made me and enjoy and understand. Best professor I had this semester .

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

The perfect professor and human being. His passion for literature, particularly Shakespeare, is contagious. You will not only leave his class with an unsurmountable understanding of the material, but also of the world we live in and your place in it. Keep your ears and mind open, and you will leave his class as a changed and better person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG303
• 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:

The best professor ever!!! I HATED reading before this class, now I can't stop. He got me so interested in reading, I guarantee that you will love almost everything he makes us read. I'm not even an english major and his class helps make my semester. He gives a decent amount of work and helps you in any way he can. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG21
• 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:

The BEST Professor at Post. Period. He is the best part of my semester, even though my major is not English. Passionate, helpful, amazing, fun, and you really gain a passion for literature because of him. Taking him for as many classes as I can, and will continue to do so. He is so kind. I do not believe he is a hard grader, actually very easy...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG670
• 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:

By far the best class I have taken as a graduate student. Teacher is brilliant, helpful, and never talks down. The best.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG7
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher but can be a little over the top sometimes. He is a pretty hard grader but is willing to help students and allows re-writes. Makes class fun.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG670
• 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:

I had Professor Bednarz as often as I could as an undergrad and now as a grad student. He is dynamic, engaging, fun, and passionate about literature. He is very kind but he expects your best, and will push you to be better. He wins (much deserved) teaching awards all the time. The kind of prof that inspires students to fall in love with literature.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG7
• 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:

Great Teacher! very willing to help with anything you don't understand. Class had 2 papers, midterm, and final. The midterm and final were 10 short answer questions and he told you a few of them before the test. He is really active,talks and writes quickly but happy to repeat. You can tell his passion for the material.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG8
• 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:

He made the novels extremely fun and engaging. The way he read Frankenstein with us was almost as if he were putting on a play. He always made me want to come to class, and it made writing the papers so much more enjoyable. He is great!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG21
• 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:

One of my favorite professors at post...he makes the material interesting and he really cares about his students. definitly take any of his classes, you will do well!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG7
• 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:

This was one of my favorite classes at Post. Great readings and I learned to write better. Prof. is smart and helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG7
• 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:

Great class, good readings, and smart prof. You will learn to write.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG7
• 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:

This professor was my favorite at Post. You will read great lit. amd learn to write. This class helped me think deeply about important ideas as well. Just keep up, hand in assignments on time, and you will do well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG21
• 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 professor and class. i learned a lot about Shakespeare.