Robert Como - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Professor: Robert Como

Department: English

College: Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses), All Campuses, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are simple and interesting, his quizzes and tests have few questions and are easy, homework and reading assignments aren't too much and are also manageable, class was fun. There are many pop quizzes but, as long as you don't miss too many classes and you pay attention you don't have to worry. They're very simple. TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Como is truly an amazing educator. He's what every professor at NOVA should try to be like. He is passionate, caring, and makes his lectures interesting. He actually cares about the student unlike most teachers at NOVA. He's retired now. BEST PROF !

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class so much. Professor Como is amazing , caring, and very passionate about what he does. He is such a great professor who truly cares about his students and what he is teaching. He invites questions and discussions and never thinks anything is a dumb question. I would take him again if I could.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG251
• 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 would adopt him as my grandpa if i could, but he's retiring so i don't think that's possible :(

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, great class. I learned a lot in his class. No need for the book. 10 Qzs & 2 exams. Clear grading and 10 points of extra credit. Go for him and I HIGHLY recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVED HIS CLASS! He's great! He's as strict as high school teachers about attendance, tardiness, cell phone use, and leaving the class. The SUQs are the ONLY way you can earn points. READ CAREFULLY. Read the story the night before the quiz so its fresh in your mind. Then go to class early & reread it/read sparks & anticipate possible questions

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Como is a sweet professor who just loves literature. He hands out reading guides, do these and you'll get an A. His quizzes are little specific so take your time reading. The tests are more general.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Como is a very nice, caring, and laid back professor. He tells you at the beginning of the semester of the do's and dont's. You dont have to write at all. You literally show up to class, talk about the story you read and go home. There are no essays and the stories he assigns are short. I highly recommend taking this professor!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't expect to skid by without doing the reading. Classes are discussion-based from the homework we read every night. Lots of pop quizzes (not that difficult) you can't make up so be ready & attend regularly. Dr. Como is a very sweet and intelligent man, I enjoyed the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. COMO is an awesome educator, he truly cares about his subject and his teaching, he gets the students engaged in classroom throughout the class. I learned about Literature tremendously in his class and I hated reading and specially Literature. TIPS, READ the Material, 10/10 you will have a Sneaky Unannounced Quizzes or SUQs.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• 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 took him a few semesters back and this one of those teachers that absolutely influences and inspires. He got me so interested in the stories and really just opened my eyes to things. Great professor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are quizzes almost every class. You need to read and memorize all details for quiz. He is really funny and makes class easy. He knows how to teach. It is not hard to follow him. However, you need to teach yourself for citation and grammar. You are expected to do homework and take quiz without lecture. Only one essay, but he grades toughly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took ENG241 American Lit with Dr. Como. It was a little difficult at first because we read from 1600 English, but it got easier as we got into the 1700's and 1800's. There is almost a quiz every class on the readings, however he only takes your highest three scores from each time period. There are two exams and the third is optional.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Como was awesome. He's absolutely hilarious and makes reading old literature enjoyable. Make sure you read and be prepared to discuss. During discussions, mention your interpretation of the literature and its meaning/relevance. Overall, he was an excellent professor and I would take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Como is a really great professor. He gives Sneaky Unannounced Quizzes almost every class, so reading is a must, but he lets you drop your lowest grade. Two exams, optional final, and many quizzes. All part of your grade. Highly recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Read the book and show up the class. He gives quizzes on reading assignment every week, and drops the lowest from each segment: fiction, drama, poem. He also respect student opinion, and gives you good feedback. It's well organized introductory literature class. No paper. Just quizzes and exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All you need to do is read the assigned stories before the class, and ready for pop quizzes and discussion. He respects your opinion about your readings, and gives good feedback. There're only three exams, and the final's optional. There'll be many quizzes about the readings, but you should be fine as long as you read the story. No paper.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, a great professor. Dr. Como wants to his students to succeed - but he will make you earn your grade. He gives a quiz almost every class and has a strict attendance policy. He is a tough grader on the final essay but offers several chances for revision before the final deadline. He is upfront and clear from day one.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Como was always prepared for class. Most of the grade was from a quiz given nearly every class- which helped motivate me to read all the homework. Lectures were great, he really knew how to guide the students to have a discussion about the reading assignment. Outstanding feedback. Charming man who cared for his students. Did the work got an A

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG241
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Como is an excellent professor, I enjoyed participating in his class every week. As long as you keep up with the readings you won't have a problem. He does give you SUQ's (sneaky unannounced quizzes), 2 exams with the third as optional. Probably one of the best American Literature professors on campus.