Pratul Pathak - California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Professor: Pratul Pathak

Department: English

College: California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG148
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While he can be a (mild) bully to some students (nicknames, etc.,) if you have a sense of humor he is a joy. Assignments typically were not strict, we were able to mold them to our experiences or interests. If you show up and do the work, this class should be enjoyable. Overall he is a caring guy who wants all his students to succeed and have fun.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His assignments are very unclear and he always changes his mind on what he wants. But overall not that hard of a course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The online Sci Tech writing course I took was absolutely brutal. All of his prompts are years old, and fairly vague. His critiques are also vague and he WILL NOT budge on grades, no matter the reason. You don't want to mess up with this guy - but then, it's impossible not to because you don't really know what he wants.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the hardest class you will ever take. He's demanding, rude and very particular, BUT you learn a lot. Now that I am in the work force and write technically for a living, I realize how much more advanced I am than others because he was so tough on us. So, it depends if you want that easy A or actually want to learn for your future career.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG148
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am an English student, sat in front of the class, and commented on many aspects of the lecture period. Not very clear with instructions, but how many Lit profs are clear? Very challenging and you will definitely read, as I took HorrorLit 148 and felt like a 200-level reading course. I went to his office during office hours and cleared questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! Puts students down, not clear on assignments, grades however he feels like. The worst professor I've ever had. He thinks he is so much better than all of his students. Contradicts the book, I could go on for pages. Avoid this professor at all costs!!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG217AND102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

An extremely strict professor, you must pass "security checks" just to get in the door to attend class, you must have your flash drive, pencil, textbook, and previous draft needed..etc.. and if not, you don't get in. This is bad because attendance is MANDATORY. He's tough, most students hate him, but to be honest.. I've learned the most from him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

As a person, he is not too bad of a guy. But his class is so difficult, and his instructions are terrible. The prompts for each essay are extremely vague, and at random times in class, he will tell you what he wants in the essay. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO CLASS. If you don't, you will lose points for things that he only said in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

Yes, his methods are quite unconventional and he can be a bit straight to the point; however, I have to say that I really did learn a ton from him. His class is definitely difficult and a lot of work, but if you are respectful and try hard, he will work with you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

This man is freaking useless. He doesn't explain what he wants from an assignment, yet expects you to know everything and grades you harshly when you don't. He has yet to give out a single A this entire semester!! DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. He contradicts himself every time he opens his mouth. His grading is unfair and he does not provide an explanation or his reasoning. He gave me a D on my midterm because I didn't list the authors of the book (1 point each, 5 total) and said he took off because my opinions and interpretations of the readings were not his.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

HORRIBLE. Doesn't explain assignments, doesn't answer questions, contradicts himself, doesn't listen to anything you say, ridiculous grading policy (he failed an entire group because one person didn't show up with something, and you can have one comment on an assignment and still get a B-), belittles students in front of the class. JUST AVOID HIM.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

He is very rude!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG21702
• 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:

At one point he knows what hes doing and its clear. He's a tough grader, but never to the point of being unfair. Though his behavior towards students is insulting. He seems to get angry when asked a question, and when he does answer one, he either doesnt actually answer it, and NEVER lets you talk. It kills to work hard on a paper, knowing its a C

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

At first, his accent is terribly hard to understand. It gets better the more time you spend with him. Hard grader but he is extremely useful if you ask for help. He does like to make fun of the class members though. Funny guy though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG301
• 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:

I don't understand why everyone is giving Pathak such disparaging comments? He is a great professor! Do the work, read the texts, and come to class. He is extremely difficult the first few weeks of class.. he weeds out those that are not serious about the class. After that, it is a joy to come to class! I had him for 19th c. Brit Lit and loved it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

This is a warning to anyone thinking of taking this professor. DON'T! 1) He makes you read the entire book the first week of class. 2) If you have a question, he says something like "Did you do your reading assignment? The answer is in chapter 12". 3) He said he does not give 'A's because nobody is perfect. 4) I could go on but I'm limited here.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG215
• 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:

Really rude, demands respect but gives none. Does not explain assignments very well..."Just read the assignment"

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His directions are pretty vague, and so are his syllabi. He's not the friendliest guy either. His grading is tough but fair. I would not take his classes if you are a freshman, but if you are an upper level student looking for a challenge then he might be a good match for you.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG217
• 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:

He's one of the toughest and hardest grading teachers I've had in my 4 years of college; however, he is perfectly clear on his requirements and fair in his grading. If you put the appropriate amount of effort into the class you will get an appropriate grade. My biggest gripe was with the group assignments, many students give up and put in 0 effort.