Peter Paolucci - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Peter Paolucci

Department: English

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paolucci is one of the most straight-forward profs I've had. Tells you very specifically what criteria you will need to succeed. my advice for his EN1001 course: take the 24 hr extension for all assignments. he tells you more in detail what he wants after the first due date, so u can go back and resubmit with his advice

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN3535
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter is by far the best Professor i've had at York so far. His lectures are AMAZING and he even incorporates fun games in lecture. It is impossible to fall asleep because he makes Shakespeare so interesting. I really thought I was going into this course hating it because i'm not big on Shakespeare but he completely changed my mind! LOVE HIM!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• 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:

He's not a tough grader, he's a fair grader. If you talk to him before you submit an assignment he will help you immensely. I was able to skype him while taking his course and it seriously changed my life. I'm a better writer because of this man.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRIT00
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really hard marker, he doesn't let things slide. You realize though eventually, THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT! I feel like I've learned so much more in the little time I had with him for a teacher than I have for years. Honestly, Peter Paolucci is a blessing in disguise!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN3535
• 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:

Professor Paolicci expects a lot from his students. But I found the way he structured his class was really helpful to everyone. He assigned his essays early and gave students almost 2 months to complete the work. I was personally very grateful for this because I have a disability and it takes me much longer than others to think through my work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class for a Gen-Ed, meaning I took this class with no intention to pursue an English degree. However, for those who are majoring in English, uhm, good luck, I guess? Because Prof. Paolucci will make certain to belittle whatever competence you thought you had in literacy. The only saving grace is if you get a good TA (meaning, not him.)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best profs I have had and really wants to see you succeed. If you show up and make appointments with him he will respect you and help you however he can. He was very accommodating and was very respectful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A class with Peter will leave you feeling confused, depressed, and irrate. Although I have no animosity toward him as a person, he is probably the most useless professor/TA at York. Lectures are off-topic (usually to do with vampires) and his feedback is scarce and unhelpful. If you have the misfortune of landing him as your T.A then good luck! :/

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes quite the funny man but as an international student that experienced English literature for the first time in my life I recommend you don't take him. I never knew what exactly I should do and there was never a proper introduction to literature, he just sort of jumped into it. My assignments received lacklustre grades but not enough feedback.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, knows what he's doing. Tough but fair. Going to have to bust your arse to get an A, but it's well worth it. Prof is a bit intense at times, but it's only because of his passion toward course material. Sets up students to succeed! LeInvaluable learning experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to avoid him in first-semester cause you're fresh outta high school and, generally speaking, need your professors to guide and help move you along. Paolucci won't do that. Lectures are way off-topIc. Assignment instructions are vague. Essay feedback isn't helpful and is actually insulting. Avoid if you can!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Peter is alright. He doesn't post any online, however, if you do go to lectures most times his power points aren't clear on what you should focus on. During lectures he would get side tracked and its like "okay sir lets move on to something important please." As long as you do the readings and go to tutorial you'll be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't recommend for first-year. Prof is disorganized, rude, and frequently goes off on bizarre tangents during lecture (of the vampire variety). Outlined topics are rarely covered in lecture + tutorial. Essays are marked INSANELY hard, and instructor feedback is sparse and unhelpful. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm so glad I had the chance to be taught by such a wonderful professor. He told it like it was and we knew we were going to have to work hard to get the marks we wanted. Paolucci pushed us to be our very best and even challenged us to surpass our expectations of ourselves. Thank you for this opportunity.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't miss lectures or tutorials, do the assigned readings and a bit more, preferably before the lectures, engage with the tutorial leader and you'll do fine!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Where do I even begin here? Not only can Paolucci not teach, but he also gives little to no constructive criticism on any assignments that you will hand in. Any remarks about your assignment will be rude and slightly off hand, that will knock your confidence down for the rest of the semester. Good luck and I would recommend dropping this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were good. You should attend them if you want to pass. It was very clear what he wanted from you for essays. He encourages you to work on and develop your own ideas rather than regurgitating his views.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was an okay prof but this course was so boring, I would not take it again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's not the most interesting prof, and a lot of his lectures so off topic, so be prepared to pay attention a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN100130
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

it was fun