Johnny Lorenz - Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Professor: Johnny Lorenz

Department: English

College: Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL116
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty nice, and I think he grades pretty fairly. It might take you a while to get into the swing of things, but you'll get it and everything will go fine. Just make sure you do the readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him if you've had computer issues in the past. He will not take them into consideration and will not grade the work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL116
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lorenz is a nice man. He's extremely knowledgable in what he teaches and offers great feedback. He's very helpful outside of class and will help you with anything you don't understand. He's also pretty easy going during lectures and funny. However, he's a bit of a tough grader so definitely make sure you work hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lorenz is very smart and very skilled at poetry however he comes off as extremely nasty. He is a TOUGH grader and loves to give the class snarky comments that make him come off as pretentious. Took this as an online course and couldn't stand him. Can't imagine how he would be in person. Would NOT take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is based on reading 6 books and answering about 3 questions on each one, he drops lowest grade and the other 5 are 20% each. You are allowed 4 absences. He is a great teacher and loves what he does, but his class gets boring at times. It is mostly him talking about the book we are currently or already read then wants us to ask questions

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENWR212
• 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:

Professor Lorenz is one of the best professors I've taken at MSU. His office hours are extremely helpful! This class really helped me develop as a writer and inspired me to pursue poetry more in depth. You're graded on 7 written poems and attendance. If you're interested in reading or writing poetry, I HIGHLY recommend this class and professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lorenz is one of the best English professors I've taken at MSU. His lectures are so inspirational and interesting. He's very considerate and is always available to chat during office hours. Grading is based on attendance and 7 in-class written assignments. No midterm or final. Would highly reccommend him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Get the books and pay attention to GUIDELINES!!! Drops lowest paper grade. 3 papers and 7 discussion boards.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot about poetry in this class, but you have to actually READ it-- and read it out loud to yourself at home! We had two papers (one as an in-class final), and discussion boards on Canvas. Each counted as a third of the grade. Definitely take this class with Professor Lorenz, and VISIT HIS OFFICE HOURS! It helps a lot!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENWR212
• 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 Lorenz was definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. He was very informative and helpful, and I walked away from the class knowing I learned a lot. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HIS OFFICE HOURS! It helps a lot, and he's a fun professor to get to know! You'd miss out by not taking this professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POETRY101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't do it to yourself. Very very tough class, really high expectations. I wouldn't put myself through it again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH278
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Hilarious. HORRIBLE GRADER, i worked so hard on my midterm, got a D. He only gives TWO major grades, midterm&final. A few quizzes, but make sure you really focus on those papers. He can literally ramble about nothing for 2 hours. Hate the way he grades, and make sure do readings, he quizzes you on them

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENLT250
• 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:

NEVER EVER TAKE HIS 3 week ONLINE CLASS!!! He was definitely a tough grader. His expectations are ridiculous!! Never responds to email. The 2 papers we have to write are pointless! Ruined my GPA....smh

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENWR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very good, had him a few times. He was very clear and funny. You will learn in his class. Highly reccomended

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I only had Dr Lorenz for a co-op teacher for Pursuits. Though he was not grading my papers, he was extremely insightful, clear, as well as intelligent. He also has a very poetic voice, so it's easy to get pulled in to what he is saying, as he makes everything sound very nice.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENLT602
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lorenz is an excellent professor. The class was always engaging. I walked out every time feeling like I had learned a lot or at the very least that I had been intellectually stimulated to think about a lot. The work load was completely reasonable. He gives some of the best feedback on papers that I've ever gotten. Would easily recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENLT250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best english professor at MSU. He is not an easy grader, but it's a good thing. I looked forward to going to the class every time, he has the most enlightening discussions. I got an A but I worked for it. If you're lazy don't take this class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• 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:

I took Professor Lorenz for American Indian Themes. He was definitely a tough grader. As a student who does very well in most classes, I found his grading style difficult. I was not really sure what he expected which made the class hard. He also treated the class more like a writing class than a literature class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENLT315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lorenz is a great Professor that challenges his students. I took him 3 times. He divides the class grading into three section...1/3 Discussion Board, 1/3 Midterm or Essay and 1/3 Final or essay. Do all 8 discussion boards and get a guaranteed A in 1/3 of your grade. He's laid back but wants good thoughtful, strong poetic writing! Take him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENLT602
• 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:

Professor Lorenz is a great teacher. He challenges lazy analysis in his students. Each class, he puts forth clear and insightful arguments about the readings. Take his courses.