Marco Benassi - College of DuPage

Professor: Marco Benassi

Department: TBD

College: College of DuPage

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor I have ever seen in my life.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI1135
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher but even better person

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1135
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Benassi was such an inspirational professor. If you're going to take this class, you still have to put in effort. Yes you watch a lot movies in class and at theaters but you also do a TON of group projects. Every movie you watch you'll have to write a short essay about your thoughts on the film. Nonetheless the class was incredible.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher ever! very easy,

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors I have had. He genuinely seems to care about his students. His teachings are philosophical and I feel like I was able to take a lot away from his class. He gives great feedback and pushes you to be the best person that you can be. I highly suggest that you take this professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI1135
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far easiest class I took all semester. Lots of homework, but its all opinion based and based on the movies you watch. Keeps class interesting when you aren't at the movies. You have to try to fail this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPEEC1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Benassi is literally the BEST professor out there! He is caring, fun and inspirational. His Speech 1100 class is more philosophical, it is not your average Speech class. He gives projects to do with classmates to make everyone comfortable with each other, most likely you will end up making a couple friends in that class. This class will fly by!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was so amazing! Super friendly, kind and you can tell he wanted his student to succeed. He did everything in his power to help you do well and made is expectations extremely clear. There was a book for the class but he lends copies to you! There was a total of 2 personal speeches, 1 group speech, short online quizzes, and discussion boards.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The course work is really easy. In the course you'll learn the different aspects of film such as angles, lighting and audio scores. You will be required to watch films outside of class which are commonly found on streaming services. Film editing software needed on your phone or laptop, free software works fine. Overall very fun class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best speech teacher

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was so amazing! Super friendly, kind and you can tell he wanted his student to succeed. He did everything in his power to help you do well and made is expectations extremely clear. I did the online speech class so we only had to attend the first day and the days for the speeches. Also, there was a book for the class but he lends copies to you!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPEEC1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Bro, like for real, he is the one!! I took my Speech class with him, and dude, it's soooo chill and fun!! You still have to do schoolwork for his class, obviously. But it's going to be fine!! Plus, our class was in the TEC building, which is so quiet and calming!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPEEC1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Benassi is the best! He gives you encouragement and puts you at ease when giving a speech. His criteria is clear and is a very fair grader. There was a total of 2 personal speeches, 1 group speech, short online quizzes, a few discussion boards, and journal entries for an 8 week class. Very manageable. Would definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Marco is an amazing prof! I had him for speech 1100-FS002, which is a super fun class! We only met 6 times, one weekend we had a trip as a class for a field study. In general he's an easy grader, and he understands that not everyone is comfortable with speeches, but he makes it easy. He has a lot of great critiques and is very kind!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SPEAC1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite college professor. Deeply cares about his students, and always has insightful and inspirational lectures. I looked forward to his class and would reccomend taking any class he teaches

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Marco, is an amazing teacher. I took his 12 wk film class, and it was so FUN! The class only meets once a week so you have to show up but you will go to a movie theater every other week instead of meeting in class. I learned a lot in his class but it never felt like "traditional learning". Be prepared to do a lot of group work though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Benassi was awesome, I cannot speak highly enough for him or the class that I took. He was an extremely caring and hilarious professor; and I would definitely recommend any class that he teaches!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took his 8 week speech class which included going on a field trip to Wisconsin. The trip isn't bad, its super fun. My friend told me to take his class and it ended up being my favorite at COD. He really understands if you have a fear of speech and works with you. The class is small as well so it makes it easier. TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SPCH1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his 8wk online class and it was amazing. You only have to show up 4 times for about 3hs. There was 10 quizzes, 3 speeches, 8 journals & 5 discussion board questions. He calms the class down through his funniness and makes it easier to give a speech. He writes in detail how you can keep improving. There is a group project so prepare for that.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He not only gave us interesting ways to do each topic he was inspiring in how he did it! I not only enjoyed his class and his teaching but I am taking an extensive class with him along with many other of my classmates! He really is a great teacher!