2.3

Carmelo Tropiano

English - Seneca Polytechnic

2.3
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
7%
Would Retake
151
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

7%

Would Retake

151

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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3

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What Students Say

He is a nice guy, however he lacks enthusiasm (which makes his class seem long and boring)

EAC150 - 2.0 rating

A non-personable individual, avoid him if you do not want to ruin your GPA

EAC268 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

C+

95% confidence
Based on 46 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
D+ (8)
C+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(9)C(14)D(14)F(1)A-/B+(4)
Based on 57 reported grades
B: 8
D+: 8
C+: 8
C: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (41)
Lots of homework (14)
Get ready to read (13)
Participation matters (9)
So many papers (7)
Hilarious (4)
Gives good feedback (3)
Test heavy (3)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

268

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH150

5.0

(1)

CAN118

3.7

(3)

EAC210

3.5

(4)

EAC268

3.2

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EAC

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EACEAC

5.0

EAC249

5.0

SES123

5.0

SES235

5.0

Reviews (151)
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EAC150
Aug 9, 2004

No Comments

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EAC394
Nov 4, 2004

In EAC150, he is a very nice teacher.In EAC394, he is still very nice, but he dnt gives high marks. very eassy going in class. now he seems not giving high marks.

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EAC394
Nov 17, 2004

looks easy, but you dont know what he really thinks about.

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EAC394
Dec 8, 2004

bad teacher,you can't learn anything from his class. And you can't get high mark in EAC394

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EAC394
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2004

Seems like an easy marker, but when you actually get your assignments back you're surprised with a "low" mark. Has no method of evaluation, just his gut feelings about the assignments. Class is boring, corney jokes, overall not an interesting class to take with him.

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EAC394
Dec 12, 2004

Boring class, hard marker and stupid topic. waste my time, waste my money, waste my energy

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3.0
EAC150
Dec 13, 2004

he is okey, but hard marker.

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EAC394
Dec 25, 2004

Terrible Way of Teaching. Give very low mark to the students. HE ALWAYS SPEND MOST OF HIS CLASS TIME WITH THE FEMALE STUDENTS. WHAT A LADY KILLER !!!

5.0
3.0
EAC394
Feb 9, 2005

A very good teacher who cares about his students. Many of the bad complaints he got here are from lazy students who want to get good marks for bad work. They want A grades for doing nothing. Thank you Carmelo for helping me improve my writing and grammar.

5.0
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CAN118
Grade: C
Feb 9, 2005

I never thought I could have so much fun learning about history! Take this class with Carmelo, I know other peopel will enjoy it

5.0
3.0
EAC150
Feb 9, 2005

good teacher, hard marker but not because he does not care. I learn so much from him.

5.0
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EAC268
Feb 9, 2005

A good and honest teacher, very friendly and helpful. He is a hard marker, but I learned a lot of things about my writing and grammar cause of it.

5.0
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EAC268
Feb 9, 2005

What a neat Gothic class! I really enjoyed the lectures and I think Carmelo presented ideas in a way that was so helpful. I am honestly considering going to university for English becuase of this class.

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EAC394
Feb 14, 2005

Mr.Tropiano is a very good teacher, he always keep this class more interesting. Under his helping,I improved writing and communication skills.One thing makes him so special is that he cares his students'studying,he always tell students the good mark never from lazy work.what a wonderful teacher!

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268
Mar 30, 2005

gr8 person, gr8 teacher!!!

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4.0
EAC268
Apr 20, 2005

Great guy, good teacher. Vrey flexible when it comes to tests and assignments. Hard marker, you need to go the extra mile to get the A.

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EAC150
May 8, 2005

He is a good teacher, but hard marker. he is funy and helpful.i like him.

2.0
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EAC150
Aug 7, 2005

that is ture, he is very interested in female students.Low markers and prefer Japanese and Korean students. Boring guy, if you are a female, may be you can try his class.

5.0
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ENGLISH150
Dec 6, 2005

He's a great teacher and very helpful but he is definetly a hard marker. Great personality and is very concerned about about his students well being.He's a blessing

1.0
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EAC150
Nov 21, 2005

This teacher is the hardest unfair marker. He loves the female students always has a smile on his face when they come into class. I wonder why!!!

1.0
5.0
EAC150
Dec 10, 2005

This professor is not good for teaching English, in my opinion, he just want to waste the class time.

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EAC150
Dec 12, 2005

No Comments

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3.0
EAC150
Dec 18, 2005

He is the best teacher i have ever had in Seneca College. He cares about his every student very much and always try to help them not only with English but also their attitude towards life. He is not an easy marker, but through his toughness in marking, students can benefit from it in the future. Be on time and work hard and he will love u.

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EAC150
Dec 18, 2005

strict teacher but very nice and knowledgable guy. he's not like the other professors who give marks easily,but u still can earn the grade that u deserve if u follow his instructions. u will really learn a great deal from him.

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EAC394
Dec 24, 2005

very hard mark.Do not to choose his class, if you are ESL students.

1.0
5.0
EAC394
Dec 25, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
EAC
Jan 11, 2006

Intersted in females especially those who are from japan and south korea.

3.0
5.0
EAC394
Jan 5, 2006

He is a nice men, but a terrible teacher! Don't choose his class! Never

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EAC150
Jan 11, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
EAC394
Jan 12, 2006

No Comments

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EAC394
Jan 16, 2006

It is true that he is a hard marker.But he is very honest teacher.He gives what each student deserves and he is seriously teaching you something that will really benefit you in the future.Best teacher i ever met in Seneca.

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EAC
Aug 9, 2006

DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING A CLASS WITH HIM! HE IS A BADMARKER AND NOT VERY HELPFUL.

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EAC150
Aug 27, 2006

do not take his class very BADmarker and worst teacher

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EAC150
Aug 19, 2006

WOW.. Dont Take him EVEEER! Hes going to be writing his own book soon and he expects his students to have that level of accuracy in thier work.. take him if you wish to repeat.. or you want to listen to the 'philosophy' of english literature...:(

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EAC150
Sep 9, 2006

WANNA LEARN ENGLISH? DONT GO TO HIS CLASS!! THE WORST TEACHER+ "BAD MARKER"

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CAN118
Aug 31, 2006

his class is boring, just read book and take notes...hard marker but interesting man

4.0
4.0
CAN118
Sep 9, 2006

No Comments

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5.0
EAC150
Sep 11, 2006

didnt learn anything:(

2.0
5.0
EAC150
Dec 19, 2006

Hard hard marker. He himself is not even close to perfect (grammar wise) and yet he expects perfection out of us. He does not give out any As in his course, so beware.

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EAC150
Dec 6, 2006

Simple....Great teacher, hard marker...is it worth it?

5.0
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EAC150
Jan 8, 2007

Great guy. he really makes you want to understand what it is you are doing. I personally hated english before taking his class, i still am not that fond of it, but there was definately an improvement. i went from a C to a B+

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EAC150
Apr 28, 2007

great teacher??? haha... did he write it himself?? he should go back to itaky and teach there!!

5.0
3.0
EAC150
Aug 1, 2007

He is a great prof. I learned a lot in his class. I like him even though he is a kind of hard maker. Join his class! U will learn.....

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EAC150
Nov 22, 2007

GOD!!!! Who lets him teach!!! Never seen anything in my life. He sticks to the chair for the hole semester! Has nothing to teach, to help. So many people are eager to learn more and he has nothing to do for that! Who cares that he is a hard marker, got at least teach something! Wasting of time, I am so apset...

5.0
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EAC268
Sep 5, 2007

He is a textbook of a wonderful professor, always nice and available for help, show you clearly what he wants from an assignment or presentation, and he is a fair marker.

5.0
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EAC150
Nov 25, 2007

Awesome and helpful! If you can't read and follow his clear instructions then what are you doing in college anyway?

5.0
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EAC150
Dec 10, 2007

He is kind of strict, but it's totally worthful, you learned a lot from his class.If you really want to learn english, take his class and do everything what he asked, following his schedule and work hard, you will be fine and make a big progress.

5.0
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EAC150
Jan 15, 2008

He is one of great teachers in Seneca. If you want to learn English, take a his class.

2.0
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EAC150
Jan 1, 2008

That's how it's gonna be for you. You come to class and you read texts out loud. Every class! He does not explain a thing. You will write 2 essays and that is ist. Other assignments he checks after exam, well, if he really checks, so you even don't know what you should work on! He actually knows who gets what marks at the beginning of the semester!

2.0
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EAC150
Jan 19, 2008

The whole semester was wasted. He teaches nothing but humiliation and disappointment. "You don't think."that is always mentioned in class. Students in my class tried hard but only were frustrated by his repetitive harsh comments. Until the last week before final, I am doing his assignment!He just do not know what teaching means.

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5.0
EAC150
Feb 10, 2008

If i had know he is such a hardmarker i will tranfer to other sections. The thing you learned from him can all be found from textbook. So if you study hard and care about your grades, don't take his class. It will ruin your GPA no matter how hard you work on his class, he already marked you at the start of the semester when he saw you. Judgmental!

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EAC150
Apr 20, 2008

no way

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EACEAC
Mar 12, 2008

someone should teach him how to teach others!Awful awful.

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EAC150
Aug 6, 2008

bad bad bad! if u wanna get F!

2.0
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EAC150
Aug 30, 2008

Extremely judgmental. Classes are useless. He reads from the textbook because he likes listening to his own voice. Expects full attendance in class and if you don't, he will give lower your mark even further (on top of an already low mark). Ridicules students at will. Do not expect a good mark from his class. Highest marks in class is around 60%.

4.0
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EAC150
Sep 15, 2008

He is a great professor. Helps you a lot, and very flexible with assignments. I went from a C+ to a B+. All you need to do in his class is to read the instructions carefully, and do exactly what it asks for, and you'll do fine. Yes he is a hard marker. He marks hard so you can learn to improve, and so lazy ppl can try to do some work.

3.0
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EAC150
Dec 16, 2008

Condesending, judgmental, all you do in class is read short stories out loud, bibliography assignment makes absolutely no sence, extremly hard maker, and thinks hes the smartest thing in the world.....avoid

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EAC150
Feb 5, 2009

A Bad Teacher!!!

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EAC150
Jun 18, 2009

The worst teacher ever.... Doesnt teach u anything... waste of time.. total dissapointment... I hav a GPA of 3.9 and my eac149 teacher market me excellent but according to him I DONT KNOW ENGLISH.. how retarded can that be... i guess he is assuming that i write all the papers in my own language ? Change your teacher ASAP... NOO PRACTICE NOTHING..

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EAC268
Aug 10, 2009

/RUN!! dont take him... horribleee.. he completly faild the whole classs!! aver of like 56%/.//... mmmmmmm

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EAC268
Jul 9, 2009

He is an awful teacher. He expects you to know literature at PhD level. He is very very hard marker except his favourites in class. Doesn't explain stories and you never know what exactly he wants.

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EAC150
Sep 14, 2009

If you work hard, he's great and treat you fair. The people giving negative comments can't even spell, so no wonder you didn't like him. Learn to spell.

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EAC210
Dec 25, 2009

He marks at an university level. The assisgments are not difficult, but if you are looking for an A, this class may not be the one for you. There is a heavy emphasis on story anaylisis, which can prove difficult. I suggest taking this professor if you are up for the counltess proofreads and edits of a seemingly good paper, that you have written.

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EAC210
Jan 12, 2010

HE IS GOOD TEACHER< ME LIKE HIM TAECH ME LOTS, I WROTE WELL BECAUSE HE TECH ME.

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EAC249
Jan 22, 2010

This guy is a lazy professor. Who sits at his seat and never gets up and teaches.Take him and you will cry about your mark.DO NOT TAKE HIM RUN IF YOU COULD

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EAC150
Apr 13, 2010

tough

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EAC210
Apr 22, 2010

If you're looking for a bird course, this isn't the one for you. Aiming for a B+ is hard enough let alone an A. You have to read instructions well; must show effort and creative thinking to obtain a good mark...Learn the stories really well. "The more you glean, the better you'll fare."

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EAC150
May 1, 2010

Carmelo really needs to grade individuals fairly. I received an unsat in his class. I did all of the work and attended every class. He marks way harder than a college marker and because of that, lots of individuals failed, or receive unsat in his course. Now those individuals need to pay for another EAC150 course. He needs to be fired and replaced.

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EAC150
Jul 27, 2010

He is too hard. He takes attendance.If you are only late for 5 mins, you have no attendant marks for that day. International students don't take him, he failed all the Chinese and I only got D. One guy in our class passed the language exam of UT but got failed in his class. I always asked him why my essay was so bad, he said nothing detailed.

4.0
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EAC150
Sep 4, 2010

Extremely nice and helpful. He was very clear on what he expects from his students. All you have to do is attend his classes. Like seriously, why would you skip class? That is not taking your education seriously, especially when you have to pay for post secondary. People skip his classes, miss surprise quizzes and assignments and expect to pass

3.0
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SES123
Sep 8, 2010

u just cant study and be prepare for his test. he marks low on assignments. The questions of the test and assignments are all subjective, so it is hard to nail with the right answer. he gives ppl low marks becuz it doesnt match to his beliefs.

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EAC150
Sep 10, 2010

not recommended if u can't write in PHD level

2.0
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EAC210
Sep 11, 2010

Extremely hard marker. Expects post graduate university level work at a college level

2.0
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SES235
Sep 15, 2010

Just like the other comments posted, he is a hard marker. I am just glad to be rid of that class. I had to work really had for a B, and that is my lowest Grade at Seneca.

5.0
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EAC150
Feb 13, 2011

I LOVE HIM! When he is teaching a class he makes sure we understands, he is soft spoken and presents him self very well. You will fail his class if your writing in not interesting. When it is not interesting it says that you are not trying and why would he pass when you do not try??

3.0
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EAC268
Jun 16, 2011

Not a bad guy but a REALLY hard marker. He expects university level papers in a college level course. Would recommend saving your GPA and switching.

5.0
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EAC150
Sep 22, 2011

He tells you exactly what he wants in the beginning of the course and I can see why most would think he's difficult, but that's his way of helping to improve and become better imo. Attend class and actually listen to instructions. He's gone over previous student's writing and by God, some are awful! Who wouldn't be appalled?

4.0
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EAC150
May 9, 2012

Great professor, makes you really think, and pushes you to do your best. I always looked forward to my English class, my class was quite comical most times :)

2.0
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EAC150
Dec 8, 2011

Hard marker. Went from getting high B's in university to C's in his class. Avoid his class for your GPA's sake.

5.0
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EAC150
Feb 12, 2013

This guy is an awesome teacher. If you attend class regularly, and do the work, there is no WAY you can fail. He tells you and shows you everything he expects from you, and gives you links to websites with additional information and help.

1.0
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EAC150
May 30, 2013

I cannot believe that this guy is a professor! Shame on Seneca to have such professors!

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EAC150
Oct 14, 2013

No attendance if even 5min late.Textbook rip-off.Short story quiz needs way too specific answers.Hard grader.Requires PhD(research) level of English in Essays & MLA.

5.0
5.0
EAC268
Dec 12, 2013

He is a fair teacher, knows how to teach and fairly helpful. But he marks very hard. If your English sucks or have a hard time analyzing passages, then don't take his classes

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EAC150
Jun 10, 2014

This is the worst English professor I ever had. Im a 85-75 % average student in all my English classes. But, with him i got 55% in an essay. I was in shock when I saw my mark. Now I don't even know if I could pass with B or c. He doesn't teach much. You won't learn anything new from him. Just avoid him.

5.0
2.0
SES289
Mar 26, 2014

Amazing teacher! I did not like him at first because he seemed to be lazy and indifferent to his students. I realized how intelligent he was when he started to discuss the text assigned for the course. He is very helpful, fair, and keeps discussions very interesting. He actually cares for your marks and even encourage you to do better.

3.0
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EAC150
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 8, 2014

He is really a hard marker. The overall average grade of our class is 5.5 out of 10. It is very hard to get B in his class, let alone to get A. If you have any other option, I do not recommend him to be your professor.

4.0
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EAC150
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2014

He is a great professor. Since I have been a teacher myself, I know the only reason to be a hard marker is because you TRULY CARE ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS! Things he taught me in the first half of EAC150 helped me through the second half which was taught by another professor.I am taking EAC268 with him next semester, knowing that I will be challanged.

5.0
3.0
SES289
Dec 15, 2014

He is an amazing teacher. I learned a lot from him. He has respect for students whom take his course class seriously.

5.0
3.0
SES289
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2015

He's a wicked teacher. Very honest and clear, once you do what you're asked to do and come to class you're looking at getting an easy B. His quizzes and tests are easy in his zombie class, but the assignment is a bit difficult. Aside from that, I would definitely take another one of his classes, very easy going, funny, and kind teacher.

1.0
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EAC268
Apr 22, 2015

Hash marker & does not justify the marks given; even if you work very hard for it or take the class very seriously. Grading is also structure to lose marks very easily for the whole course, leaving little to no room for error to even get an A (also no grading rubric). A non-personable individual, avoid him if you do not want to ruin your GPA.

1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D
Jun 25, 2015

Worst teacher ever! If English isn't ur first language. Do NOT take his class because u you get a really bad grade.

1.0
5.0
EAC150NBA
Grade: D+
Aug 11, 2015

If your writing is good or bad don't take it he is specialized to ruin GPA ! Ive never seen such a hard marker someone has to tell him if i was PHD why would i waste my money for your class ! He is a tough marker

5.0
4.0
EAC150
Grade: B+
Sep 2, 2015

Carmelo is one of those professors that are difficult, but the amount of skills I took home from his class are immeasurable. He showed me exactly where my writing was lacking and taught me how to better myself. I was able to see clearly in future courses where my writing has improved in comparison to students who took the easy English profs.

1.0
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EAC150
Oct 23, 2015

Terrible teacher. My parents work hard to pay for college, and to get a teacher like this who is only there to ruin everyone's GPA is completely unfair. I plan to request that another teacher marks my essays because he marks as if we are PHD post-graduates. It is a first year college English class, chill out and stop taking it that serious

2.0
5.0
EAC150
Dec 2, 2015

Terrible teacher, doesnt expect what is taught all throughout highschool(which was supposed to prepare us for this). Little chance to raise your marks due to only having 2 essays assigned the entire class.

2.0
5.0
EAC150
Dec 10, 2015

He is a nice guy, however he lacks enthusiasm (which makes his class seem long and boring). He is also one of the hardest marking professors I have ever had. Even if you think you understand what he is asking for in essays, when you get your mark back it is a 50%-60% and lacks any useful feedback. Very frustrating.

4.0
4.0
SES289
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2015

Have a better judgement once you've met him, since he make seem awkward as a person. He is a lovely teacher and teaches an inspiring meaning in a apocalyptic theme. You need decent writing skills, since it is an English Class. He is there if you ask questions online or in person, but always read and keep up. Fully agree, a tough marker.

1.0
5.0
EAC150
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Hard teacher

Tough Grader
4.0
2.0
SES289
Oct 8, 2016
Would take again

Fun Zombie Apocalypse class :) Prof is easy to get along with, he's open to comments and talks without being too lecture heavy. Also if you miss something, for a valid reason not out of laziness, he's cool at giving another option so you can try for marks. I would recommend him for sure.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
5.0
EAC150
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

this professor engages in the class, but is a very hard marker. I thought I did good on my essay but I was wrong. he is confused about what he wants us to do and doesn't understand that we just came out of high school and expects us to be professionals.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
EAC268
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Neat Gothic course! Prof is friendly and extremely clear on what he expects from the students. Course is a lot of fun; readings are not too heavy and assignments are manageable. Very helpful and wonderful person, would definitely recommend him.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
1.0
EAC268
Mar 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Reading responses are hard, nice guy, interesting course but boring lectures, online responses and discussion boards are easy but the time slot to do them is limited

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took Carmelo's Zombie Apocalypse expecting it to be easy... The grading is absolutely the worst part of this professor. He expects you to be able to write and analyze text like you have a PHD. This is an elective course! My GPA is not supposed to tank because I had to take an optional course. Unless you are a gifted English student, stay away!

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
EAC268
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This course is graded by 3 assignments and a final exam. One of the assignments is graded at the end of the semester when you cant drop courses but you will be performing from the beginning. I will never take online courses again.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: B
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof ever. You can't get A; I wonder who's getting an A. I took at least 3-5 hours to finish the assignments which lead to 60. Don't take his class. EVER.

So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
SES289
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2020
Would take again

Lots of busy work in a surprisingly boring and unfun course, but was fine otherwise. My friend and I both got As so idk what the person below is talking about. The course wasn't hard at all, just medium amounts of reading, writing, and remembering. It's an English course after all... It was a fine elective. I enjoyed EAC359 much more though.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
EAC268
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2021
Would take again

I read the reviews before taking this class and thought "oh no what have I gotten myself into" I was once a university student who struggled with English/ any course that had constant homework and writing. This course restored my faith that I am capable. It wasn't the easiest course, but Professor Tropiano is FAIR and the course is interesting.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
5.0
EAC268
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2022

It doesn't matter how detailed your work is, how much effort you put into your explanations or how many references you make to the text. He expects PHD-level analytical essays for every small assignment. If your entries aren't extremely lengthy or "edgy" enough, he will grade you 60% and say your work is generic. This class will lower your GPA.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
EAC268
Grade: D+
Apr 20, 2022

He was not understanding and did not try to help me when i needed help, he was always rude and snarky in his emails and i did not appreciate it. I would not reccomend anyone to take his classes.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2022

What a demanding . 1. Despite I met all requirements on my essay, he said it was too short and gave me low marks. 8~10 sentences per each question, and I wrote 8 sentences for each of them because that's all I could come up up with. And that's not enough? 2. His feedback is useless.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
EAC
Grade: D
Apr 21, 2022

Stay away from this professor. Super difficult person and grade student based on her feelings. Even if you follow all of the requirements, she will grade you less than 60% unless you are English native speaker. Her course is just additional course to graduate but she make it is more difficult than main courses. Horrible in general.

3.0
4.0
SES289
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2022

This class is very difficult to have an A on it. Every discussion board 800 words approximately. Online response 700-1000 words. Stories(readings) are very boring.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: C+
Oct 29, 2022

The worst professor I ever had, please avoid at all costs. I actually took his SES380 course. Expects long responses even in the most linear questions, uses wikipedia as references. The stories are boring and not even interesting, I was expecting more folklore and recent Japanese horror films. He does not give proper feedback and will give you 60s

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
SES289
Grade: B
Nov 10, 2022

Carmelo has a tight schedule for assignments and readings, she gives readings every week and only gives you 2 days duration for it. Not even a week. I mean, what's the point of it? the course is only gen ad and shes making it complicated for students who have many assignments with their other classes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: C+
Nov 22, 2022

Very straightforward don't take this professor if you want to save time. lots of essay work you have to finish in just a few days which is almost impossible at some times. Just don't take it

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
EAC268
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2022

He's a really tough grader and holds discussion boards every week. I always participated a lot in them but forgot to write a comment one week and he really dropped my grade which I thought was pretty unfair lol There are no lectures and there's a lot of stuff to read. It's too much effort for an optional course to be honest.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 6, 2023

Hello, I don't believe you should take the courses of this professor. I get high marks in all my other courses - A's and B's - but this professor gives me a C because apparently, I don't write enough sentences. That's the critique - not the content of what I've written! Way he does his grading criteria is stupid. Will lower your overall GPA

Tough grader
Group projects
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 14, 2023

He gives us 2 assignments weekly that is too much. 1 of them requires at least 1000 words. And just because I forgot numbering for the paragraph he gave me lower grade lol he cares amount of words more than quality. Lots of reading and writing. Absolutely tough grader

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 14, 2023

Very touch class and hard grader. You must get ready to read and writes about 500-800 words a week (between 36 hours) and deep analysis every other weekend. You will also get an essay and a exam on the readings you've read. Only take if you really like english and zombie classics.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2023

This professor turns the course more difficult as an elective class overtop from the other classes in your program. Assignments are long with absurd requirements that has to be finished within a 36 hour time. The class turns from an interesting and fun subject to a tedious analysis and worse English course.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 8, 2023

There's no essay or discussion that can impress this professor, you're always scoring almost half or half the total mark.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D+
Dec 13, 2023

DONT PICK HER. I REPEAT. The toughest grader I have seen till now. Impossible to get over 60% in any assignment (and that if you write more than you're told as well). The answer is never long enough for her.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D+
Apr 11, 2024

Gives 2 assignments per week that take forever to complete. Tough grader who is rude. There are no classes, only self study. Dropped my GPA. worst professor ever. If you are taking the zombie course, beware of the disturbing stories and lots of homework. I thought it would be a fun course, but instead was the worst.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 15, 2024

To the person reading this, please do not take this course. You can be the most hard working student and the most amazing writer but it won't matter because he does not care or check your work. The professor and the course is deemed as the WORST general elective course at Seneca. It has the most amount of work and you the worst grades. Save urself.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES235
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 17, 2024

Do not take his classes ever. Is the worst professor that I have seen my entire life. No good feedback,just gives almost half for everything you attempt. And does not mark your work instantly. And does not even give you time to reflect on.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ses380
Apr 21, 2024

It's really frustrating dealing with a professor like this. They make it incredibly difficult to succeed in their course, even if you do everything right. It's best to avoid taking any courses with them if you can.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ses380
Grade: B
Aug 23, 2024

As someone who likes reading and writing analytical stuff about stories, I was surprised that I didn't get an A in this class. He never gives a perfect grade even if you meet all the requirements of all his assignments. I think maybe he's expecting English-major level of writing as an elective. Weekly participation matters for an async course.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: D+
Aug 30, 2024

Terrible teach is very vague when it come to asking what is wrong with your work.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: C
Oct 17, 2024

Doesn't communicate well and is VERY rude when giving feedback. There are no classes just silly little readings weekly. We have a "Discussion board" once a week I've participated in all except 2 I missed due to life issues and he hasn't graded any EXCEPT the two missed with a big fat 0. He isn't teaching ANYTHING. AVOID.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2024

Avoid this professor at all costs - they are a tough grader with unreasonable expectations. The workload is insane, but Unstuck study can help streamline your study process if you decide to brave this class.

1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: D
Dec 19, 2024

Please avoid this professor at all cost. This is the first time that I failed my essays. Doing your best for your essay and making sure you put all your effort means “you are doing too much” yes, that's his comment. There is no rubric for the essay and you don't know how he grades your output.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: D+
Dec 19, 2024

I don't know why the institution is giving this professor a chance to teach. I hope they will look into it and do necessary action. Your GPA will drop worse with him instead of making it higher. I hope he never teach anymore!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C+
Jan 6, 2025

horrible don't take it, it will ruin your GPA

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D+
Jan 28, 2025

This professor is the worst, I actually used to like watching zombie movies, this professor ruined it for everyone. This professor DOES NOT GIVE A ******. for every assignment he says to keep it between 7 - 10 sentences and don't go over. but will say we didn't answer the questions properly

1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D+
Jan 28, 2025

I do not understand how this Professor is still teaching. 134 bad reviews and more than half are the same thing. THIS PROFESSOR DOES NOT TEACH, ALL HE DOES IS GIVE BAD MARKS

1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: B
Mar 5, 2025

Don't take the course unless you want to badly effect your overall garde. The professor just assigns the readings each week to read and respond. He doesn't provide better grades because our respones are "Robotic". It's a stupid course to take and won't help you in real word- you won't learn new skills or anything.

So many papers
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: B-
Mar 7, 2025

Most terrible course that i have taken in Seneca. Please don't take it, there isn't any valuable knowledge that you will gain from it. My whole grade got badly affected after taking the course.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: F
Apr 17, 2025

This professor seems very happy failing students, all grades given was below 50% on each discussions and essays. No matter how hard you try polishing your responses, he will just say it's "robotic" or "wordy". He don't consider that we are international students and has difficulty expressing our thoughts in perfect English. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SES289
Grade: D-
Apr 24, 2025

The WORST professor I have ever had. Ever. He wants his students to fail, he is pretentious, he doesn't grade with a rubric or productive feedback, but instead insults your work! He should be fired. Worst prof ever. AVOID HIS CLASS!!!

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
EAC268
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 9, 2025

This was my elective class, and I found the setup very challenging. The professor only released content at set times, with no late submissions allowed. If you work or have a heavy course load, it's hard to work ahead. Discussion posts came out Monday but were due before the weekend, making it tough to balance. same goes with the online response.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ses380
Aug 12, 2025

DO NOT TAKE IT. Professor always gives feedback saying you lack genuineness and that your work it "wordy". He gives low grade and won't appreciate even the minimum effort of participation in his class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C+
Nov 3, 2025

His instructions are unclear and he refuses to accept that his words could be misinterpretted. Took this course because the content is interesting, but this Tropiano's grading makes me hate this course. He hates to see you win. Praying on his downfall.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
ses380
Dec 3, 2025

terrible at giving instructions and even worse at giving feedback on your work. he likes to be vague in his instructions so he can later gaslight you and state he "meant it this way". he probably enjoys coming here and seeing students seeth over him. DO NOT TAKE HIM. DO NOT TAKE HIM. DO NOT TAKE HIM. DO NOT TAKE HIM. DO. NOT. TAKE. HIM. rip my gpa

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COM101
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2025

DO NOT take his class. Gives NO feedback on your work and if he does, it's the same as every other assignment. He will say your work is too "wordy" and will tell you to use simple words, even if you write in the most plain language possible. Instructions are ambiguous and he uses that against you in your grade. He is impossible to please. AVOID HIM

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He is incredibly unreasonable. He says 4 replies for discussion posts but then gives you 50% because he actually expects 10. He takes marks off if you use big words. If you care about your GPA do not take him. What was supposed to be a fun gen ed class turned into a headache, you cannot please him.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
ses380
Dec 11, 2025

This course was easy initially, as expected of a Gen Ed course, but by the end he became pickier and more "insulted" that no one seemed to take his course as seriously as their main program. He gave me crap about mixing up a single word throughout an essay and proceeded to give a passive-aggressive note. Long story short, he really sucks.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
ses380
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2025

I found the content interesting but he's so picky when grading and vague in his instructions. I come from a university background where I've written so many essays and I've never received lower than an A, I write formally and he doesn't seem to like that. How's is it that I'm getting almost straight A's in every other course but this?

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2025

I took this class because I was genuinely interested in the content, HUGE MISTAKE! I've never felt so insulted about my work. Being told to write “more simple” in a class that is about analyzing readings makes no sense. These are college essays, NOT elementary discussions. You will almost certainly not get above a 65. AVOID THIS PROFESSOR!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: D-
Dec 13, 2025

It is a horror truly. Avoid this professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C-
Dec 14, 2025

Horrible experience the course content sounded fun. I was told to write more simple and was given no feedback or grade until the end of the semester.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ses380
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2025

When taking this class I thought I would be fun. NOT! This professors instructions were very confusing as when you follow them he says your doing them wrong. When I proceed to email him for more context he says just keep doing what I am doing, then as I do I'm lacking and giving vague answers. He grades super hard tho I followed it. Do not take!!

Tough grader
Participation matters
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