Peter Schwartz - Elmira College, Elmira, NY

Professor: Peter Schwartz

Department: English

College: Elmira College, Elmira, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COR2000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved him, he taught me to tighten up my writing by listing just the facts!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You definitely have to work hard to succeed in any of Schwartz's classes. I hated him when I first had him but now I think he is one of the best professors at EC. He truly cares about his students and expects a lot from them. He may be a little old fashioned in his grading (and sucks and technology) but he is intelligent and passionate.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FRS1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Completely unclear when it comes to assignments, is all over the place in class and when it comes to work. Never gotten a grade over an 80 on anything. Rambles a ton in class and need to do all readings or you will be screwed. Originally an English professor so core students are done for. Can be rude and truly does not like when you ask questions

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2030
• 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:

He was very unclear and graded incredibly harshly. He is enthusiastic about what he teaches but does not give fair grades. He also uses outdated information in references. He mentions sex too often. He is very vague in his assignments and he is ambiguous when grading. Also, his handwriting is completely illegible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LAL2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most challenging professors I have had. A tough grader and a pleasure to learn from. Schwartz is fantastic if you are willing to rise to meet his high expectations and check your ego at the door.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CORE1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff for the most part but can be a little rude and is also too set in his ways. His class is interesting and funny, but he can't handle anyone disagreeing with him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A rampant egotist, with a healthy helping of old-fashioned misogyny...unclear with his expectations and gets angry when students fail to meet them. Inserts sex into everything and isn't nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes, you need to work hard if you take his classes. Yes, you need to read the material. This is college!!! He is a great professor with tons of knowledge and passion for literature. He's very helpful too and friendly, and grades very fairly considering the quality of the work. You can't bs in his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schwartz is amazing and by far one of my favorite teachers at EC. He's great and always gives you great examples. Always there to go to for help. Quizzes are random but if you read you'll do fine. He makes you think but in a good way....not in a crazy im confused way! Take his class if you have the chance!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CORE1000
• 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:

One of my favorite educators. You definately need to work to get a good grade (but isn't that what learning is about)? Not only did he make class interesting with his humor and wit, he encouraged class participation. Not only was he a great educator, but a good man. He spoke with students on campus and I got to see him job around Elmira. Yumm.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG5555
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had. Not surprised to hear he still teaches at Elmira and I hope he remains a fixture. Crazy smart, wicked funny, and despite all complaining, you will realize that sex IS everywhere in literature.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG0001
• 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:

Be prepared to do your reading, because he actually engages the class and you're expected to know your stuff. His quizzes are hard to ace, but they're completely fair (he gives a couple broad questions based on the reading and you write until he collects them). Every two weeks, you get an essay test on whatever play you just finished.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CORE1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Schwartz is the classic example of those who can not do, teach. For example, I never got more than a B+ in terms of grades from him. I left Elmira thinking I really was not much of a writer. Yet from a scholarly standpoint, Peter Schwartz has never published anything. Zip. Zero. And even though he has real problems writing, he beat the**** out of

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

So I didn't like Schwart either till I finally got over myself, sat down with him, and had him go over, step by step, what he wanted in a paper. After that my grades went up and I enjoyed the class a lot more. He's more then willing to help if you ask and my essays have gotten better overall. I still have the damn piece of paper that I wrote the instructions on cause I use them for other classes. Take his class, he's a good teacher and his references to sex are a riot. Def make Shakespeare more interesting

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I enjoyed his classes a lot and when I finally admitted about my writing anxiety he was very helpful and understanding. I think he's a great teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good teacher and knows what he is talking about. He expects people to do the reading, and some have a problem with this. His grading technique is a bit harsh, but he also gives legitimate comments on why he chose a grade. Great professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SHAKECONTEMPS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Holy crap, he's such a hard grader. I had to work my ass off just to get B's! He's not clear about what he wants in his essays and takes off major points for little things. Only take his classes if you must, and if you do your GPA will drop.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

My roommate and I would fill up the margins of our papers with slash marks for the amount of times he talked about sex, but other than that he was funny and kept me awake at 8am. Easy work but grades tough.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AMINDIANLIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I sat in his American Indian Literature class(1.5 hrs,twice a week) and literally ran out of hash markers space for every time he said the slurred word "alright" that sounded like "eyeite".I did this in everyone of his lectures for self- amusement.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class was so boring, could barely stay awake.