Jeff Cassvan - CUNY Queens College

Professor: Jeff Cassvan

Department: TBD

College: CUNY Queens College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate with the readings and his students, but once he is being taken advantage of, he will definitely call you out on it. But it's not as bad as you think, I really enjoyed it. Take him, he is a very jolly man!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved the class. Amazing!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL242
• 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 Cassvans class was my favorite this past semester. Hes brutally honest, so, really, youll know what to expect from what he tells you. He really wants you to do your best, but this means that he isnt afraid to tell you when youre wrong. Dont be intimidated by it; its not a personal attack. Hes cool (and a genius), so take him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG242
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cassvan is very knowledgeable. He very much cares about the literature and text and respects it dearly. However he is very sarcastic and that I do not tolerate. He cares about his students, but if he did so much he would not be so sarcastic and rude. Finally it it totally up to you to take him. He is a tough grader but he will push you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG367
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him at all costs!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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:

TOUGH BUT BRILLIANT PROFESSOR. No doubt hes intimidating but he really is a great help if you ask him for help. He expects a lot from the students thats why he gets upset when the expectation isnt met but hes good. get ready for a lottttttttt of reading

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cassvan is of tough character. He does not bs things and will say it like it is. He will not move on until the whole class understands the topic which is something i enjoy because not all profs do this. His grading comments are very harsh but make you improve on your writing. I would for sure take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL243
• 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:

The man is a genius, if you show up and do the reading (or at least some of it) you'll be fine. He's happy to answer questions as long as he can sense that you've done your part of the work, and literally gives you all available information to help you succeed. Feedback is awesome. He's intimidating at first, but once you get to know him he's great

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG165H
• 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:

Probably the wittiest professor I'll ever have in college. He's straight to the point in his lessons and won't be afraid to call you out on something. He seems to play favorites so watch out, but he gives great feedback on papers. You'll have to work for a good grade, but you learn a lot.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG368W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the best professors I've ever had. Cassvan is like your fun, witty uncle that comes to your family BBQs once a year. He only has two papers throughout the semester which is pretty scary, but if you read, show up and participate, he'll go easy on you. He'll know if you don't read! He's funny, a great guy and I would HIGHLY recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG366
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Irish Lit is no simple class. Make sure you are very interested in Celtic lit before choosing the class. There are a lot of rough readings, but he explains everything so thoroughly in class. His great sense of humor makes the lectures bearable, and his descriptions are better than the actual stories. He give a lot of opportunity and room to do well

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Theory is probably the most difficult English class, so you have the expect to do some sort of work. The lectures can get a little dry, there's lots of reading, he doesn't like when you use your cell phone (or you will get picked on), HOWEVER he really does help you improve your writing and he's a very lenient grader (I can't stress that enough).

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL366
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only take him if you are actually, truly interested in Celtic lit. On one hand, he is knowledgeable, funny, and leads an open and relaxed class. On the other hand, his lectures are pretty unorganized and hard to follow. The material certainly isn't easy, so having structured lectures would help. However, that's just not his style.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IRISHLIT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Cassvan has a sardonic wit. He often slips in jokes, some overt and some very subtle, that make class a blast. He forces the class to understand readings on a deeper level rather than pointing to one or two elements then attaching theory to it. You learn to appreciate literature as conscious art. Take him if you're smart.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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:

This is by far the best professor I have had at Queens. Theory is a difficult class, but with professor Cassvan you leave having learned a lot. A lot of comments talk about his toughness, however I feel that the class itself is whats difficult. It is a lot of reading, but he goes at your pace and doesn't move on until everyone gets it. TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Jeff Cassvan for Theory and he is a good professor but he grades very tough! Theory is a confusing topic. There are absolutely no exams!! just A LOT of annotation assignments and papers. You HAVE to read! He figures everything out if you read or not. i would recommend. ONLY if you're ready for the massive amount of work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL366
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Show up to class. You'll learn everything you need from it. He gets legit annoyed if class says stupid things. THINK don't just say whatever nonsense comes to mind.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He gets legitimately annoyed if the class seems like it isn't trying. Read the works slowly, think about them, then read them again. He seems hard, but he grades easily. You'll learn a lot in class, so enjoy it! Would take again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL24402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very lenient grader. However, he is erratic in his moods. He can go from happy and relaxed to furious in a second. If you don't do the reading, he'll have your head. He also can be very cutting and sarcastic if you say something "stupid" or "wrong". Oftentimes, you don't know what to make of him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL636
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

totally brilliant, funny, a little wacky but totally on top of everything. will give you his respect if you show up, do the work, and try to be thoughtful and engaged