John Russo - University of Miami

Professor: John Russo

Department: TBD

College: University of Miami

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FSS199
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Books that Matter was such a great class mainly for him. The other professor was condescending and scared people from talking, but Dr. Russo always encouraged people. He is so kind and he helps you in every way he can. 10/10 prof tbh

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HON330
• 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:

Amazing professor. Extremely polite and well-learned. Getting to know him allows for fantastic conversation. Books that Matter is a very enjoyable course, and many return for more after their first semester!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FSS199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Russo is one of the kindest people I have ever met!! Excellent for facilitating discussions, brilliant teacher, and polite and interested in all students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• 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:

Such an adorable man! Lectures can be boring, but he always ties in artwork with the stories at the end,which was really interesting. A really smart guy that knows and is passionate about what he teaches. If you do the reading you'll do great!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• 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:

He is practically a total stranger to me. His class size necessitates it being a lecture course, and yet the superior quality of the single book he assigns is so overwhelming and immersive, the lectures are obsolete. I literally attended less than 6 classes in the entire semester, and still passed with a B+. Few test questions come from lecture

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You can really tell he knows his stuff, but I think you can tell that 101 class isn't his passion and doesn't bring out his teaching potential. Sometimes he seems to ramble and go off in random directions. The test questions never seem to be from his lectures..maybe somewhere random in the text? Always study the guides he gives though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• 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:

Professor Russo is the most adorable old man in the world. Although the class is lecture, I would advise everyone to try talking to him for a few minutes after class. He is thoughtful and caring and GENUINELY cares what students have to say. He makes you feel intelligent and can have great discussions with you!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't get to know Russo well, but I found his lectures boring and hard to take notes off of. He really knows his stuff but sometimes it sounds like he's rambling so you don't really know what is important. Class was pretty easy though if you paid attention and did all the readings..

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reading!! Regardless, a very nice professor and really passionate.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• 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:

Great Professor. Always willing to help in any way he can. The reading can be very intense sometimes but just stay reading throughout the semester. Dont leave it until the weekend before the midterms and you'll be fine. Easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLA220
• 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:

One of the most wonderful professors I've had. He's VERY passionate about his subject. He's really sweet and always helpful. Grades are based on tests which are easy anyway. Take him! :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG396
• 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:

Whoever said "teachers don't care about their students" never met John Paul Russo. This guy is the greatest teacher you will ever have.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG396
• 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:

Dr. Russo is the man! He is very approachable and incredibly passionate about English / Classics. There are 2 papers, 2 exams, no mandatory attendance, and a lot of good reading material! A+

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i learned an immense amount of classical thingsand enjoyed every minute of it. i am now smitten with a yearning for learning!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever had. Very interesting. I would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best professor at UM

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher...

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Russo is an excellent human being and a pretty darn good teacher. I strongly encourage anyone interested in taking whatever class he is teaching to do so; be prepared to read a lot though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the precious few professors that make the material come alive and inspire you to go beyond the minimum requirement. INCREDIBLY helpful, always listens, and brilliant. If I could I'd take his class again just for Fu@#ing fun.