Kirk Shellko - Loyola University Chicago

Professor: Kirk Shellko

Department: TBD

College: Loyola University Chicago

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLST283
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is only once a week so super lower maintenance. Hilarious dude that makes jokes but never laughs at them, making them even funnier. Get ready to laugh. Very knowledgable and encourages participation. Only had to do 2 essays and take 1 midterm. SG given. Do SG and take class notes on what he writes on the board.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I very much enjoyed his class. He makes Classical Tragedy very interesting and tries his best to engage the students without calling on them. His tests can be a little challenging, but as long as you know the material you'll do fine. Really great class taught by a very knowledgeable professor!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I like Dr. Shellko, but this was a challenging course. I went to every lecture and took diligent notes and still struggled on the exams and essays. Provides a 'study guide' for the exams but it didn't prepare me for the exams. I studied and reviewed but It was just very hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shellko is a great teacher, but the class is hard. The essays are tough, but if you have a unique idea that is a good start. Also don't use "this" and don't hesitate to ask for help on essays. The tests are also rather hard but as long as you study and review what the class said for a particular play, you should be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. The professor is funny and generous, but you need to talk for a good grade. Grading on the papers is tough, but an A is not impossible. Exam questions are hard, but doable. Talk in class and he will put your answer on an exam. He'll tell you to no take it personally.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself wasn't too bad but he is an extremely tough grader. Grading of essays seems to be unfair especially considering 3 pages is not enough to develop a thesis. The first exam was graded harshly. Take another class if you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anyone who says you don't need to read is lying. You MUST read the material if you want to do well in the class. He really respects people who participate a lot and he's more likely to grade you better if you do. Tests are easy but essays are very difficult. He's kind of a strange guy, but he knows his stuff. Entertaining once you get to know him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shellko is super intimidating and blunt. It makes for a very interesting lecture that takeswild turns each day. He grades off of a midterm, 2 papers, and a final, so if you mess up one you lose the A automatically. You could pass without reading, but would need to come up with brilliant ideas to get good grades on papers

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shellko genuinely cares about his students. His class discussions are very interesting. If you put in the effort and pay attention/take good notes during class you will do good. Exams reflect the study guide and are heavily based on in class discussion. Understand his expectations for essays and focus on clarifying and supporting your ideas.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLST267
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

quiz every week. get ready to study. great professor. don't slack.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shellko is a great lecturer. He is very clear and concise, so if you go to class and take good notes, then you will definitely be fine because he will give you all the answers. There are 5 mini essays and 2 tests. On the mini essays, don't use the word "This" at the beginning of the sentence because he will take points off.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an amazing professor and I wish I could've taken more classes with him. You don't need to actually read because he'll explain absolutely everything. He's a tough grader so make sure you can write well. Tests are easy and he's hilarious. He seriously doesn't know how appreciated he is.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures run the whole 2 and half hours! Don't think that you will get out early because that only happened like 1 time. His tests are long and a lot of writing. He had 5 mini essays but it seems to be difficult to get a 10/10 because he's a tough grader. He is smart and knows what he's talking about but it is still a tricky course!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLST271
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's kind of a strange guy, but is super passionate about what he teaches. You definitely need to go to every lecture in order to pass, as most things he talks about in class aren't necessarily in the books and will probably be on the exams or incorporated into a mini essay. In general, a pretty easy class if you are willing to put in the work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken this guy for two classes and it still amazes me how clear his lectures are. The class is made up of a two tests and a final and 5 mini essays. The class is based on in class discussion so as long as you keep him talking, he will basically give you the answers to all the essays. Make sure to avoid using "this" in your papers!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very weird man but in an interesting kind of way. He likes people to participate in discussions and bases his class and the assignments he gives on the discussion. So going to class is a must. He doesn't really let you have your own opinion though and his can be really out there. But as long as you give him what he wants, easy to do well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Passionate about the material. Go to class, pay attention, and take good notes. An A is very possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLST272
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A bit confused with how this guy grades. I was doing well and then was really shocked at my final grade. I almost feel he is one of those guys that gives very few good grades and gives C's like candy. The course was excellent, and the time taken on the readings was awesome. But bottom line, I don't know what this guy wants. Not sure if worth it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CLST271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

took his class as a night class and it was a good decision you have to come to class because everything he says can be on the exam he is pretty clear on what he wants and a fair grader if you do the work and he sees you care you should be okay one of the better professors at this school

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CLST273
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Go to his classes to gain understanding of the themes and possible interpretations of each work, but if you miss class, just get the notes from someone who takes good notes. Shellko is a great man: quirky but oddly charismatic. Great class taught by a great professor.