Knows his stuff, awesome professor & very helpful. Has a Phd and knows how to come down to a students level of understanding. I highly recommend taking him, you wont regret it.

This is an easy but boring class. He says the same thing over and over and over every class.

Good class overall. Great in-class experience at argument(the basis of this specific course) and he is very willing to provide help outside of class. The madness of lots of writing comes on gradually instead of all at once, which is a good thing...it's less overwhelming; it's very well-paced.

He has a lot of moot energy that you just kind of accept as the course moves on. He's a great teacher who does well with all types of students. Anyone who has to take eng 200 should take it with him.

Great class and a great professor! He made the class interesting and really helped me understand any short story or any poems we read in or out of class. He worked with everybody to understand anything they had questions on. I miss having a class with him! I would recommend him!

Great class.

Great teacher; knowledgable, charismatic, interesting, and fair. His Science Fiction literature course is very thorough and not at all difficult if you do the work. Highly recommended!!

Enthusiastic professor who is available for conversations whenever possible. The only grades in the class are 3 papers (2 on stories read, 1 on movie), so as long as you can write a good thesis paper, you can pass with no trouble.

Great professor. Very good-looking as well.

Worthy of the best praise that I can think of for an English Professor: He reminded me of why I love to read books. Amazing teacher, just found out that I'm taking another one of his courses. If you can take his Sci Fi Lit class, do it.

The class can sometimes be boring, but he really loves what he does, and is always there to talk, and not only about class related topics. He really cares about his students.

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Great Professor! Very knowledgable, professional, and curtious. If you're looking for intelligent, articulate lectures/discourse combined with a challenging semester long paper, Silvio is your man. BEWARE: this course tends to draw pretentious, self-proclaimed "know-it-all", "need to share my righteous opinions on everything" students.

Great guy. Enjoyed the work

Not only one of THEE HOTTEST men I've EVER seen, but intellegent, funny, interesting and helpful. Dr. Silvio is DEF. one of the good professors, perhaps not the best, but close. He does tend to be offstandish and a little TOO professional, but that aside, he can be helpful once you get to know him. Takes him a while to open up and be friendly.

Intelligent, funny professor. Is upfront about what is expected for his class. Is open-minded (Very liberal). Fair grader. Approachable, willing give extra help. Stickler about deadlines. (If he says to have something ready by a certain date, have it ready.) Would recommend him.

Greatest professor I have had to date. He does a great job explaining how to create the perfect paper. If you like quirky funny teachers, hes your guy. He likes to lead an open forum type of class, and the material covered was very interesting!

Awesome guy, really. I recommend him to anyone that hasn't taken ENG200 yet. Very helpful and very understanding.

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Great professor, always had interesting and UNBIASED things to add to the discussion. He's an easy grader but don't be sloppy. Also very helpful. Defiantly recommend.

Great professor, always had interesting and UNBIASED things to add to the discussion. He's an easy grader but don't be sloppy. Also very helpful and funny. I always looked forward to his class. Defiantly recommend.

Best English teacher Ive had, I really liked him. He was clear, fair, and was always willing to help you help yourself. I'd recommend him for anyone not too thrilled about English..

Really fun guy, fun class, pretty easygoing.

If you cant get to his class on the dot...dont take it. He will kick you out two days prior to finishing the course

Carl is a great guy. had him for two separate classes, enjoyed both. However, he is notorious for class cancellations as well as being a slow grader. He is an excellent writing teacher. his classes seem lazily put together like he thought of them that morning.rarely budges on syllabus, will give a 'C' on an 'A' paper if page requirement not met.

He is a great prof. and the class I took was more of an argumentative class. I loved it and felt much more knowledgeable about several topics. Take this class, he is awesome!!

Classes were very interesting and enjoyable. Gets everyone involved and is dedicated to what he does. Great professor overall!

Great professor! English 105 was my favorite class, he is great at what he does.

His class is always interesting. He is strict with deadlines but other that that very laid back. I love his teaching style plus he is HOT!!! I would definately reccomend his class.

He was pretty laid back, even being a summer course which is crammed he kept it pretty simple, 3 books, 3 essays and then discussed poems and wrote a final essay on whatever we wanted (had to be related to the reading or writing a poem). Essays were 3-5 pages. Sometimes forgets promises he makes (happened twice) can be a slightly slow grader.

Dr. Silvio is one of the best professors i've had yet. His class was always super fun, he is very strict about attendance but honestly i never wanted to skip his class i actually looked forward to it. He is not a hard grader at all i got an A in ENG200. Just don't be sloppy with your work. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Makes ENG so much fun.

One of the most laid back and fun teachers I've had. Took Sci-Fi with Carl and he is very passionate/knowledgeable about the material. Class was discussion based and very interesting. Bit of reading for HW but only 3 short papers all semester. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I enjoyed his class. Leaving me wanting more. Thanks for the knowledge Professor.

Excellent professor! I was very intimidated on the first day because of the work load, but I stuck it out and I'm so glad I did. He is a great teacher and walks you through his expectations. I learned so much and I highly recommend him, even if you don't like writing ;)

Great professor, makes writing fun :) I <3 him!

Seriously the greatest professor I had at MCC. He was such a fun guy! He's super strict about attendance, but his class rocked, so I didn't really want to miss it. He knows what he's talking about, and I learned a lot in his class. I'd highly recommend you take a class with him at some point, because he's fantastic.

awesome teacher! funny and not a hard grader. just put in your paper what he asks for and you'll get a god grade! i got an A in that class :)

What a great guy, you can tell he really enjoys teaching and treats all his students with the upmost respect. I enjoy going to his class, he's one of my favorite teachers I've had so far at MCC!

Amazing teacher! Made me really look forward to coming to class. The discussions we had about the works of literature we read were fun, interesting and everyone got involved. You can tell he is very passionate about his work and does a great job at creating a fun class enviroment.

Sci-fi literature was a great class with professor Silvio!!!! not only is he an awesome teacher all around but he makes an odd yet interesting subject like science fiction fun, and easy to understand while he takes you from the first sci-fi novel up to the present. only 3 short essays throughout the semester and small quizes for each novel. GREAT!!

I have taken Silvio for 101, SciFi Lit, and I've signed up for his 200 course in the fall. Overall amazing teacher. He is strict when it comes to his syllabus, and he means what he puts in there. If you follow the rules you will succeed. Greatest Professor Ever!

Prof. Silvio is a great teacher. He isn't the easiest to go to outside of class when you have a question but very willing to answer all questions in class. Everything is clear in the syllabus, and he follows it closely.Kind of a tough grader, but if you do what he says you will pass no doubt.

Attendance Nazi, but overall a great professor. He improved my writing drastically. Only four papers the whole year. He jokes around and makes learning fun. English was one of my favorite classes last semester because of him.

I thought he was way to rough on grading. He expected that you only have 10 grammatical errors on your 12 page paper, ridiculous. his attendence policy is strict yet he missed more classes than he wllow us to miss. very robotic, not fun, hated english now dislike it even more.

Took his Adv Comp Class, which is nobody's favorite subject but very important for anyone seeking a four-year degree. Surprisingly, it wasn't all nuts and bolts, but a lot of around-the-room express your opinion format. If you like active discussions and class participation, this is for you. If you're the silent and invisible type, not for you.

Very helpful. Easy going personality. Seems strict but really isn't. Show up for class, do the assignments and you'll do great.

Decent course. He's really funny and can make class fun. Final paper is tough, you can only have 10 errors, but only 4 papers all year. You have to attend class though!

Silvio is probably the most reasonable professor I have ever had. Easy grader, will help you accomplish the best of your ability, is funny and jokes in class. Sometimes goes off on tangents and gets off topic. Half of semester is analytical readings from textbook. Second half is writing intensive, final paper is 12 pages. Lots of class discussions.

Pretty awesome professor. Participation is needed in this class, attendance is crucial, and main focus was the final 12 page essay. He is funny and easy to get along with. May seem intimidating at first, but don't be afraid to get involve in the conversation. SERIOUSLY, DO YOUR RESEARCH ON YOUR TOPIC THAT YOU'VE CHOSEN & DON'T DO IT A WEEK BEFORE.

My favorite class so far. Great prof, lots of interesting discussions in class. Can digress a bit. Doesn't like to give specific advice but is always encouraging. Plenty of writing as you'd expect in ENG 200. Take his class if you like writing and enjoy discussions, and take it honors if possible.

He really is a great professor. He is clear and understanding in many ways. He also expresses his opinion as clear as he can with out being offence to someone else views..... Also hes super funny.Good humor is always great.

I looked forward to attending his class every week! He was very engaging and you will love him and his class if you enjoy class discussion. He had assignments that built upon one another and helped you accomplish your final paper. I would recommend him to anyone.

Good professor, very helpful and clear. He comes off at first as being much more strict and by-the-book than he really is. This is done to get rid of lazy students, and it works. Too good for MCC, maybe, but he's excellent at preparing kids for the hard work, attention to detail and lack of handholding at a 4-yr. school.

Be prepared to work. Be prepared to think. Assignments are moderately challenging.Always an interesting class. Good effort results in a good grade. Prof. Silvio is charismatic and humorous, but he expects results. Much great class discussion. I liked the class and professor very much.

He was really enjoyable to have as a professor; a really nice and funny guy. Loved him.

Great class taught by a great teacher. Easy going pace and really likes to keep his students interested. Is extrememly strict about his attendance policy.

Be ready for work, and to be challenged. I was 1 of 8 in my class that started with 30, you can only miss 3days, papers are hard but not impossible, im not good in english and i got an A- working 40hrs a week and im was really lazy, people make it out to be worse than it really is. great teacher, reallllllyyy funny

I took two courses with Silvio, and the only grievance I have about switching my major is that I can't take any more of his classes. I absolutely loved his teaching style, his sense of humor, and his dedication to English. He's passionate about reading and writing, more than I've seen in other professors. His classes were always the best!

Silvio is my favorite professor so far at MCC. For 101, he is a harsh grader and very strict on attendance. In other classes it's not so bad. Laid back, sense of humor. Enjoys what he does. Gives you plenty of chances to improve your work and explains things clearly. Always willing to meet with you and give you one on one help if needed.

Great guy, good sense of humor. Giggles at students but always good naturedly. Can get off topic or discuss one topic for an overly long period, but always has something interesting to say. Very good at explaining english things in normal terms and getting you to grasp the material. Very helpful and accommodating.

Definitely recommend his class for intro to literature. The readings can be lengthy but nothing too bad at all. Grades fairly easily

He's awesome, hilarious, and swears A LOT! hahaha loved this class

Professor Silvio is an amazing teacher. He is funny and laid back during lectures. Be prepared for class though, otherwise he will not let you stay and it will count as an absence. He has an open communication with the class and you can really talk to him. He takes a little longer than average to get your essay grades back to you.

He's only here to help students make logical arguments and improve writing Clearly expresses what he expects from class He's surely a stunning example of what all professors ought to be. Willing to work with students extensively during office hours Never patronizing Treats student as equals Taking this class was a truly rewarding experience

Really down to earth dude. Some tough policies, but he is honest about them. You can't have to many errors per paper or it is a zero, but peer reviewing make it semi-impossible to do that.

Definitely not a hard class or grader. he was very fun to be around and was always into opening new discussions and opinions. very respectful and doesnt think hes better than you or above you. i recommend this class, EASY A if your willing to listen, write a little, and ask questions. your grade is made up of 5 writing assignments

I took him for 200 & 223 and I loved him in each! He was the first teacherprofessor to ever teach me the basics of an essay and how to write a good one. Would definitely recommend. Really sarcastic and funny. Wants students to pass. May come off as a hardass in the beginning, but he's really not. As long as you do the papers, you should be okay.

In his class now and absolutely love it! He really wants everyone to pass and do their best. As long as you put in the work you will do great! Plus he's sooooo handsome I would definitely take his class again

This professor is great! his lectures are always funny and interesting. The novels he makes us read are not always the greatest books but he helps you find the hidden meaning within them for sure! not many tests at all, just quizzes based on what you read. I haven't seen my grade yet but i know you just have to show up and do the readings to pass

A good man. He uses peer reviewing a lot in 101, so if that isn't your thing avoid him. He is very clear about his policies, and doesn't deal with people willing to test them. Take his class. You'll learn a thing or two about becoming a better writer.

Very laid back and easy going professor, not a stressful class, it is sci-fi, not weird actually pretty cool. Your grade is made up of 60% on 2, 6 page papers (super easy grader), reading quizzes almost daily, and attendanceparticipation (each 20%). Fun class, open discussion like class, take it, it's a nice break in the day to relax and learn!

I took his class over the summer. A lot of books to read in a short period of time but the class was only graded on three essays(3 pages), a series of very short quizzes, and participation. The entire class was just discussion and it was actually kinda fun. Only allowed 1 absence but was very lenient on tardiness. Hes a really smart guy & good prof

Tough demeanor, but do the work and he'll be on your side!

I usually don't like reading but all the material was interesting, up to date, and kept my attention. I believe most students would agree. Quizzes were often to make sure you read, 3 papers throughout semester, and group discussions were most of the class. Great class though, and I loved Silvio; he kept students interested.

Great professor. He acts like a hardass but he's surprisingly pretty lenient if you're a good student and you notify him about what's going on. Don't come to class late. Very laid back guy. If you need clear timelines for assignments, you may get stressed out as he doesn't plan it all out with dates at the beginning of the semester.

I loved having him as a professor! He was initially a little intimidating, but once you show you're willing to work and you participate he warms up quite a bit. He wants you to do well. But do not come to class late. Not even 1 minute. You'll get the boot!

He's an extremely fun and open-minded teacher. He's very patient when you are trying to get across a point and genuinely listens to what you have to say. He's an intelligent man who really helps people understand the literature. I've never enjoyed an English class more than the one I had with him and plan to take as many more as I can with the guy.

Only grades on papers and maybe only 4 assignments from the textbook. There are only 4 or 5 papers throughout the year and those basically determine your grade. He does peer review sessions so there will usually be a couple drafts of the same paper, which means writing the actual paper is a little easier and it Eliminates writing one last minute.

Dr. Silvio is really smart and funny, and has a way of presenting difficult ideas in a way that's easy to digest. This class is mostly discussion based and he is good about letting us come to our own conclusions while also guiding us. We did a lot of reading but the books are cool. Also he is definitely one of the hottest teachers I've ever had.

Professor Silvio has great energy. He brings a lot of interesting ideas and concepts to class and on top of that he is very funny. You won't be bored in his class. He respects every student and loves when they share their ideas. Almost all of the books we read were very intriguing and gave me a new perspective on things. Highly recommend!

By far my favorite professor. I am taking a second class with him this semester. He is very laid back but still cares about your grades. If you have any personal problems but keep him updated he is understanding. Several papers were written, he gave great feedback and we had great discussions on the materials that were read.

He's alright.... You will like him if you are never late and a good student! You won't like him if you need to be cut some slack once in a while. (Don't take his class in the morning if you commute, you will get stuck in traffic) I like him, he's a real dude. Just be on time to class

Professor Silvio is wonderful. His sci fi lit class was great, the books could be a bit of the drag but the discussions were really interesting. He has a strict attendance policy but he'll be understanding if you are open with him. Class was graded based on two 8 page papers and quizzes based on reading.

I took his science fiction class. He is A really great professor and is very funny. Grades were based on a midterm and final paper, both at least 6 pages and almost everyday reading quizzes, except on the days when you watched a movie or clips.

He was super nice, and hilarious. He's a tough grader, and expects a lot. In my opinion it makes him a better professor. He wants you to succeed, which is why you can't skip. He's tough. But, really does a good job.

Dr. Silvio makes English easy. As long as you show up to class and do the worked that's asked, you will succeed. He knows hows to explain and teachers extremely well.

He's pretty funny, there is a lot of freedom to speak your mind in his class. It was easier than I thought it would be. I wouldn't mind having him as my professor again.

I like his techniques and his way of explaining thoroughly with examples helped me with my sentence quality. Yes, he is very strict about the attendance as well as homework but being a disciplined person myself I did not have a problem with it. Commitment is the key to pass his class.

His class seems daunting at first but he has a method and it works. You just have to make the effort. His lectures are interesting and informative. Not only am I a better writer but I think I'm a better reader after taking his class.

I really liked Carl Silvio, great professor. If you do the work, you will get an A. Don't let the 15 pages assignment at the end scare you. By the end of the semester, you will easily have 15 pages. After 4 absences, he starts to deducts point from your average.

Carl is passionate for teaching and will tailor his classes to student need. The discussions are hilarious . However, you need to be ready to learn and on time for every class or you will fail. He has very few graded assignments and is picky about grading. He does also appreciate high effort, and will cut you a break once he knows he is respected.

Very funny and chill. Good grader and gave good feedback. Do your work on time or you'll be kicked out of class. Be ready to share in class and read in front of the class too.

Wow, just wow. I was robbed of my time with Professor Silvio by COVID. He creates a homogeneous environment, one in which there is a high level of intellectual transference. I learned so much, and was eager to learn so much more. Take the class, take it serious, take the assignments serious - and I promise you too will blossom.

I took Professor Silvios class solely online and it was my first semester in college. Its a lot of writing but its a great learning experience for writing papers, which I was completely new to. I put a lot of work into it and was proud of myself when I completed it. We also did a lot of peer reviewing of each others papers.

Come ready to learn, and you will absolutely love this class. Easily one of my favorite teachers ever. Professor Silvio made a basic English comp class incredibly enjoyable by facilitating philosophical and political discussion into the curriculum, which personally had me looking forward to every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

Most fun I've ever had in a class. Very discussion based with entertaining reading and lots of leeway on the essays to write what you enjoy. He's funny, kind, and is passionate about his subject. Clear grading, quick to reply, and really, just fun. Definitely recommend.

very understanding, helpful and kind communicate and he can be flexible with you in terms of meeting with him

I took ENG 101 with Professor Silvio and highly recommend him! He's funny, easy-going, and understanding. The class has four main assignments, with peer reviews required. Grading is “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”—put in effort, follow the outline, and you'll pass. Great choice for ENG 101!

Really nice guy and good teacher

Professor Silvio has an engaging teaching style that makes this class enjoyable. With helpful feedback and a manageable workload, you can succeed by staying engaged and using resources like unstuck ai for study prep.