Jason Mauro - University of North Florida

Professor: Jason Mauro

Department: TBD

College: University of North Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIT2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mauro was an amazing professor! We had quizzes every class, so make sure the reading is done. However, Dr. Mauro provided bountiful extra credit opportunities, such as extra credit quiz questions or seeing free movies with MOTH. His discussions and "lectures" were very interesting and insightful. You can see that he's very passionate.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LIT2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Could be a hit or miss for many, however hes an Interesting professor with a real passion for literature and film. Hes a solid choice if youre open-minded to new ways of thinking. His grading criteria for papers is a bit vague, but he gives extra credit for going to the biweekly MOTH, as well as Extra credit quiz questions.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LIT2000
• 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:

He was really interesting and overall my favorite Lit teacher

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• 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 took him for FIL2000 once a week on wednesdays. He is a very good professor and very well spoken. In this class if you show up and do the reading you dont even have to really study for the midterm or final because you will know the content.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're at all serious about learning about film, I'd take a pass on this class. Mauro doesn't show films that you can really take seriously. His attendance policy is also the no excuse one, so he won't even excuse it if it's a flat tire, fam emergency, etc. He's a fairly alright grader, however. Loves to hear himself speak

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You have to show up and do the reading every class or youll never pass. Hes really good at explaining anything youre confused about and shows pretty okay movies.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class- show up, take quiz on text reading every day (use quizlet to study), watch film + take notes. Movies were interesting & class opened my eyes to different film techniques. He's super passionate about them too & jokes around. Just do readings or you wont pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT4930
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to have you entire way of thinking about conciseness challenged. The text for this class and Mauro's in depth lectures on the text leave you wondering, about your place in the world. Seriously, people dropped the class because they started questioning their spirituality. He's a tough grader, and there is no B-Sing a paper.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Last of the Mohicans is love. Last of the Mohicans is life. Very thorough with going through movies and terms while watching. Get used to taking notes while listening and you'll be fine

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIT4924
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Inventing Death. A very intense, very emotionally taxing class, but also incredibly stimulating and enlightening. A rare class that will honestly change your life. Professor Mauro is well-versed in the literature and is always concerned with the well-being of his students. If you think you can handle the class, it's well worth it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AML6000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He'll casually drop book titles during class. Read them! He mentioned Ernest Becker's "The Denial of Death" and I shivered as I read it. His talks (not lectures) get good when he applies Becker to the text. Now I'm going to hurt his feelings: his application of physics to literature is wishful reading and a borderline scientism. But he's cool.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A fantastic course with a professor that truly broadened my ability to enjoy and appreciate movies. Whereas I once enjoyed movies as a movie, now I enjoy them as much as I would a five course meal, now that I know how to discern different techniques, tastes, and themes in film. One of the best courses I have ever taken.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIL2000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing. Very energetic, animated, opinionated, and fun. Without him being an awesome professor, the class would be a drag. Sure, it's every kid's dream to watch a movie every class, but you have to take comprehensive notes in the dark. Short quizzes on the reading every week, which is 30-50 pages. Don't skip because your grade will plummet.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• 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'm not even going to sugar coat this. I was a 4.0 student, and with this class, I literally told myself that I would be happy passing this class with a C. But keep on, it seems terrifying and impossible, his quizzes seem like mini anxiety attacks, but if you do what he asks, the class is phenomenal. I've never enjoyed a class more than his.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AML3031
• 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:

Super intense professor. The ideas brought up in discussion provoke thought and conversations after class. Dr. Mauro is extremely knowledgeable and well informed on the subject matter. I highly recommend any class you can take w/ him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENC1143
• 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:

I would highly recommend taking Professor Mauro! he is an extremely enthusiastic and engaging teacher who actually cares about the material and his students. He is fun, and his class follows a great, open format but attendance is mandatory and be prepared to read and work for your A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENC1143
• 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:

Most interesting, entertaining, and animated professor I have ever had.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENC1147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay. Professor Mauro is great. Be ready to read and write a lot, but also be prepared to actually learn. He is extremely enthusiastic with the way he teaches. Some days he literally would be furiously pacing and jumping around. Attendance is mandatory, but this isn't a class you'd ever want to miss. He's great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENC1143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mauro is awesome! When you first start his class you might be taken aback by his quirkiness and enthusiasm for the course but it's those characteristics which make this class interesting. He let us pick our readings at the beginning of the year. So helpful and tells you exactly what to write for your papers. TAKE HIM FOR SURE! He is great

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENC1147
• 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:

Mauro's enthusiasm alone inspired me to thrive in this class. I've never had a professor that was more willing to dig deeper into the text to really provide a clear understanding. He will take your view into account, so long as you back it up. In order to do well you must have read the texts assigned, and engage in the conversations in class. 10/10