Brian Niro - DePaul University

Professor: Brian Niro

Department: English

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely an interesting class. Very in-depth lectures, but a lot of class discussion throughout. It's not just him reading from a slideshow or anything. Lots of reading and writing. Five short responses (about a page), two papers (five pages), and a group presentation that will most likely take the majority of the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. You need to read for this class since there is a pop quiz at the beginning of every class. Most of the time Spark notes won't help you with the questions he's asking. you'll need to write a "perfect" paper in order to receive an A on them. He let's you rewrite them, but most of the time you probably won't get that A. Not worth it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brian Niro is a really cool professor. He explains the stories we read in detail and is funny in lectures, but he is a tough grader. For him (& I quote)- "C is average, B is above average, and A is a perfect paper". He also makes you write papers in a special format only he likes. Other than the grading he's good!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Niro is awesome. He lets the students discuss the topics while he guides the conversation. Very reasonable, available to meet with. A few short responses and two 5 pg papers. Do the readings and participate. Fun class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My second time taking his class and I loved it! He's a phenomenal speaker and does a great job keeping people engaged. The class was based on four books, two papers, and a very easy exam if you read. Would take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG286
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best class and teacher I have taken at DePaul. I took him over winter break and he made what would have been an ungodly amount of work fun and interesting. He is hilarious and passionate about his work. He made me excited to get up for my 8am, no other teacher has yet to do that. 10/10 would take another class with him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher at DePaul by a mile. His class was eye opening and very informative. He assigns readings but they aren't mandatory.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super nice guy. I'm a little surprised I got a B, even though I read all the text, completed every assignment, and participated in class; but it was still a good class. I would take him again. Cool guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and take this guy. This is one of the best classes at DePaul. Easy A if you do the work on time and spend a good amount of time into work. 4 one page papers and 1 six page paper for the whole course. Honestly the best teacher at DePaul

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a very knowledgeable teacher. His class is interesting if you participate in discussions. Plus he only assigned us one big paper.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Niro is honestly my favorite professor I've ever taken. He is extremely intelligent and is knowledgeable about a variety of subjects. He does everything he can to help out his students, assigns interesting reading and minimal assgnmts. He is engaging in class and outside. I will definitely be taking another class of his. Everyone should take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WRD102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As a freshman,his class was wondeful. I had him for an 8am class and he did his best to try and keep us awake. Hes awesome. Everyone wanted him for the next writing class, hes great. His essays are easy. and just go to peer revision wkshops and youll be good. hes excellent!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG265
• 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:

Extremely interesting class, one of my favorites yet! Niro is great, he keeps things very entertaining. The material is great and the class gets you to think outside of the box. Grading is very fair. Definitely take this class and professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG265
• 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:

Prof. Niro is a great professor. He's a fair grader and the material is pretty straight forward. If you are not going to read the assigned reading then don't take him. He gives you tailored quizzes against things like sparknotes so if you don't read then your screwed for the quizzes you have before every class starts.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRD103
• 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:

This was one of the most entertaining and educational courses i've ever taken. Brian Niro is fantastic, and actually keeps everyone hella intersted in the material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor is honestly a very nice guy, but his lack of knowledge on the subject is humiliating. Essentially a 200 level style analysis course became a freshman grammar class until the last week... probably because this was the extent of his ability. Easy A, but fellow english majors: stay FAR away.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG247
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I agree with some of the other reviewers, in that he is bald. However, I think that his baldness is somewhat deceiving. He clearly shaves his head!! Prof Niro must be from Scotland or Bolivia, because his accent was at times hard to follow.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG275
• 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:

At first I hadn't given Prof. Niro much thought and one day, it was like he was super handsome. I think its his laugh and the fact that he's so smart and laid back. But to more important things. Easy grader, read the material, participate! You will do fine!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG286
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So far, one of the best professors I have had at DePaul. Not only does he keep the class interesting, but is also there to help you with the paper. There are 4-5 novels to read, but he picks interesting books so the reading is very simple. I think he doesn't teach here anymore, but if he is available I would recommend him!!!