Patrick Callan - Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY

Professor: Patrick Callan

Department: English

College: Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• 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 Callan was awesome to have. People complain he talks too much, but I really enjoyed listening to him because he really gives good food for thought. His lectures are great because he is a really good communicator. I also didn't talk much in his class and my grades turned out good.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, great lecture approach, makes you write a 1 Page response that's due every class. A little bit stingy with grades. I worked really hard in this class but my result wasn't what I expected.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I understood full well this was a lecture course going into it; it's English, after all. That said, don't expect to get too many comments or questions in edgewise (or at all, for that matter); this guy LOVES to talk. Keep up on homework, study for quizzes, and frequently ask for clarification; you'll likely need extra help from the resource center.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Callan is a great guy. He's super quirky and funny. Read all of the assigned readings. There will be quizzes. Go to him if you need help, he's very accessible. Don't skip class. Don't be a jerk in class. Participate a lot. The essays can be challenging, but he will help you if you're in need. Overall, recommended.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Repeats himself. Hates all technology in class. Is helpful with essays and willing to explain better but is a harsh grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I could actually stand the content and homework that part wasn't bad. The part that I didn't like was his passive aggressiveness towards his students. He would get irritated and short if someone was merely coughing too loudly. I asked a student a quick question while he talked because I missed the day prior and he was so rude the way he said it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DOES NOT PUT GRADES ON BLACKBOARD

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Callan is in a league of his own. He is someone who truly loves literature and loves to tell you about it. The key to his class is to just do the assignments and discuss it in class. You don't have to share every time but an occaisional interjection to share your thought goes a long way.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG213
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely a fantastic professor. He will give you detailed feedback on what aspect of your writing needs to be improved. He has years of experience and is happy to share it with you. If you are a talented writer he will go out of his way to ensure your success.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought professor Callan was fantastic. He was very nice and easy to get along with. He will give you a good grade if you actually try on his assignments, and he is very open minded. His passion for the subject he's teaching is inspiring and he encourages you to do your best.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class unless you can read minds! He doesn't tell you what he's expecting so then you go home write your paper and he hates it. Says it doesn't look like it should.. Well then teach us!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will have to read a lot outside of class. He focuses on short stories, poems and a few plays. For each piece you have to have a written response ready to present in class. The book contains all the poems and short stories but if you want you could just print them off the internet. He sets clear guidelines for his assignments and grades as such.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking ENG-101, don't expect to pass if you're functionally illiterate. He has a lot of knowledge to offer as long as one has an open mind. He's also willing to write a letter of recommendation for students he believes in.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

avoid at all costs!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expects the most out of ENG 101 students

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors! Professor Callan is so passionate and knowledgeable. Attendance is a must as participation in class discussions is a large part of your grade. He assigns readings from the textbook every class, along with a written response to a few guided questions, which he collects every so often to grade. Very nteresting class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I previously had Professor Callan for ENG 101 and loved how he taught. I took ENG 202 and was not disappointed. While the class in writing intensive, he makes it interesting and fun. The class was smaller, which was nice because we all were able to get to know one another. I would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice person. Although, you read a lot in the book and write responses every single class then discuss them. It is a never ending cycle of the same thing every class so expect that.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wanted to find SOMETHING good to say about him as a professor, but I just can not. He rambles on and on. I am a very focused student but can not for the life of me follow along or see his point. He will give you the lowest grade he can. Worst professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't recommend this professor if you aren't a good writer. Writing is stressful for me and I found his attitude not so encouraging.