little long winded but he's okay, open for questions...sense of humor

would def. take him again, doesn't give a lot of assignments, has take home essay exams and is def. willing to help you if you need and he's got a good sense of humor

great teacher, clear and to the point. Lets class guide thought process. Allows students to express what they feel they have taken from the lit.

Interesting class. He gave notes everyday and there were many books to read. FInal exam was in-class and there were 3 take home exams. There was also a project that was due towards the end of the semester.

Critical approaches is a tough cours to begin with. But I think he did a great job. I took him for Amer Lit I and got an A for both classes. If you do the reading, pay attention, and take good notes, you should have no problem getting an A.

Strayed a little from the syllabus. Really nice guy, willing to help, discussions are open to class. Lectures were long but interesting.

He's a good teacher. Fairly easy. Take home exams. Easy, short papers. Very nice guy and has good class discussions.

Great teacher...I thought that he was wonderful and that it why I took him twice!! Definitely would recommend to take him

awesome teacher...eventhough never gave assignments back...but was still an easy teacher

he is great

Great person. Gives his all to students. One of the nicest, most intelligent professors at Kean. Does more than he has to, to make sure things are going well for his students. Truly a great person.

anyone who says anything negative about this teacher is crazy!!! he's the coolest teacher ever and really cares about his students. he has my vote for best teacher in the university! take him if you want a considerate teacher and a good grade!

CASALE ROCKS! Took three classes with him. Very laid back and has an awesome sense of humor. I hadn't seen him for two years...and he still remembered who I was and some of the people I was in class with. He is GREAT!

He is a very good professor, interesting and easy. He does not give too much work at all, and his exams are easy, usually one of them is take home.

Great teacher! Encouraged you to participate in his class. Took him for the summer so the pace was quick. Just only wished that the tests weren't all essay questions. My hands were hurting by the end of those tests.

Casale is a great guy. Will always help you out if you need it. As for appearance, definately cute..but would have to be a couple of inches taller to be "hot".

When I saw he was teaching senior sem ..I just HAD to be in that class. He inspires me to be creative and daring with all my work. He supports any mad idea I throw at him. He is just amazing. AMAZING.

I had him back in '00. I was extremely glad I did. I had a situation and went to him for support. Although appearing busy, he helped me out. I also managed to maintain a 3.5 because of him. That aloud me to graduate****laude. I'm not saying he let m

Great Teacher! Opened up your mind to the world around you! I highly reccommend taking Ethnic American Literature with him if it is available.

Great prof. Very helpful and fair grader. Very interested in his teaching.

awesome teacher--boring class but he goes over all the reading.. 3 essays and your done-just go to class

very good professor. i ot a B+ in the class, and i missed about 6 of the classes. you just have to do the reading, and work a little hard, but it is worth it in the end. he is a good guy, and there were alot of good class discussions. the reading isnt that bad either. id take him again if i could.

This class was easy. Just do the readings and you will do good in the exams. the papers that are assigned are also easy. GREAT professor

A good professor. Very soft spoken,so you need to listen hard so you dont miss any of the lecture. Hes very nice though,& his class is pretty easy. The essays & tests require a decent amount of time, but are basically easy too. You MUST take good notes on class discussions & lectures because they will help you on tests. The readings are a must too.

the reading assignments are not that bad since he makes the lessons very interesting. he does a lot of group works but they are not that bad because the questions are based on the readings so make sure you read. i would take him again definitely.

Dr Casale is great... I had him for a summer session and he stayed after to answer my questions a few times. Tests are all essay but what do you expect from an english class. I recieved an A- for the class and thought I deserved it. Very fair man and a sweetheart as well... Take him if you can. Protocol rocks.

I have had Dr. Casale for 2 classes and will be attending a 3rd next semester. He is extremely nice and soft spoken. His quizzes are hard and should be considered a mid-term and final exam, they are often essay format. He likes group work and class participation. He is more than willing to go over essays or questions after class. Highly recommended

nice guy - easy bc you dont really need to read, he goes over it class. but know the summary and pretend like you know it and you'll do well. he takes it seriously though, he lectured us on "respecting the reading"

this guy is awesome, i have had him for 2 classes and i wish he could teach all of my classes. take him this is a no stress class when he is the teacher

soft spoken but simple stuff! take him. you should read the stuff but he goes over it in class anyway. tests were easy bc its stuff he goes over and over in class. participate and do what little work he asks of you and you'll do fine!

Great teacher!!! completey understanding, didnt try to cram in eevrything we missed at the end of the semester. a definetly great teacher!!!!!take even if your not an english major

Don't worry about not reading the material he goes over it the next class. I would just skim through the readings so i had an idea of what the story was. He's nice and gives the notes u need to pass the assignments. Just make sure u take the notes he gives you. You need to go to one kean play and write a review on it

Very in-depth. Take good notes, they will help you on the papers. not very good at getting papers back on time or answering emails, but very friendly and knowledgable.

Very nice. Lessons are clear but extremely boring because he's monotone and soft spoken. Overall he's ok but so boring I barely could sit through a full class

A highly intelligent man and a wonderful professor. I registered for my 3rd class with him next semester. Always explains and analyzes the assigned readings in the following class so even if you didn't understand while reading class discussions will clarify all your questions. Take him for whatever you can!

Prof. Casale is a fair professor. I took him for American Short Story and Film. The class was extremely interesting. I now know how to critique film and stories. He is clear with his expectations and is fair grader. He usually modifies and omits material and requirements from the syllabus, which is a bonus. Take this professor as much as possible.

I had him for critical approaches.Initially I was scared of taking this class becos of how difficult I heard it was but Casale made it so easy and he went as far as adjusting the syllabus. The only prob I had with him was that he took forever to get our papers and midterms back to us & that almost drove me crazy. Besides that highly recommended!

Took this professor for Critical Approaches. He is a very nice guy, very understanding as well. The first paper was by far the hardest, after that it gets much better. Take lots of notes and keep the guide sheets on each of the areas he covers! They are extremely important for the midterm. Had a good time in the class and got an A-

Professor Casale, is a delight to have, very understanding and very willing to help you out! I took senior seminar over the summer with him and he made working on that paper less stressful!

pro/con easy essays,boring class,watch a lot of movies, boring class,nice professor, boring class. take the pro's with the cons

This teacher should receive an award. he's AWESOME!!! He is so understanding, helpful and just an all around great person. He is extremely intelligent and makes American Lit I so interesting. No quizes just a midterm & 1 final- 2 papers (4pages each) everything he gives is useful. He is SO understanding with attendence, too! What a GREAT PROFESSOR!

not alot of work and you can skip reading!but class is awful and time stands still,but he loves literature and keeps himself entertained.overall good but boring!

So very boring, but you do watch movies and he knows his stuff. Also he knows he won't read it so the expectations are a little low

He knows hsi literature.. He is very understanding when you dont understand an assignment and will re-explain the assignment... He will let you do re writes..

Dr. Casale is very knowledgable, clear, and precise. He makes the literature relatable, he explains literary terms and concepts which gives the students insight into the material. He works with students and will help when asked. He is a fair grader. I would definilty take him again.

He's very passionate about his lessons, really easy if you actually try. A lot of reading and writing. It takes a while for him to grade papers/quizzes. Disorganized a lot of the times.

Dr. Casale is an amazing professor. He is very knowledgable and passionate about Literature. I'm not going to say he is easy, because you do have to go to class and do the work. However, he is always helpful and is willing to take time to help you. I have learned a lot for him.

Great professor. Probably the smartest one I've had.

Dr.Casale is extremely needy. I say this because he NEEDS you to read even though hes ALWAYS a day behind. He NEEDS you to participate and NEEDS you to be in attendance. Don't get me wrong, he's very passionate about the readings but it's a little overboard for a 2000 course. Two stories every night, between 2 and 4 papers and a final. Very helpful

If you can sit through this man's lectures and take your occasional notes, you'll be ok. It can get very boring though. Four quizzes with that awful Blue Book us English majors are accustomed to using (I call it the 'Hand Killer' lol), and Four papers (Poetry, Drama, Short Story, Novel). Overall, he's a great prof'. He knows his stuff.

Great professor and great person!

Great guy, easy grader. you can get by without the textbook and google the stories/poems. Does not respond to emails even if you're dying.

Professor Casale is very knowledgeable and passionate about literature. There is no point in reading as he will go over the stories in class. I've learned a lot in his class. I would definitely take him again, if I was given the chance.

Dr. Casale is very passionate about literature and is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. He is always available for clarification and takes the extra time to go up and beyond his duties. Sometimes his lectures can be a bit long and over taught, but he really wants his students to understand & to get something from his lectures.

Professor Casale is very knowledgeable and his lectures are great. I really enjoy his love for the novels we read and the work load isn't bad.

Dr. Casale is very passionate, knowledgeable, and understanding. Some of the readings are dense and difficult to understand, but he breaks them down very nicely. Personally, I put a lot of effort into the class and I thought he was very fair. I feel lucky to have had him for Critical Approaches and I would definitely take him again.

Professor Casale is one of those professors that makes you feel cared for. His lectures are interesting and very informative. The class has lots of reading material, but if you like to read and write you will be fine. We read stories and watched videos. Participation is key. Several writing assignments (5-6 pages) nothing major. Very nice professor

Dr. Casale is an intelligent, caring professor who loves literature. Attendance is mandatory, he lectures up until the last minute so no early dismissal. Beware - his monotone voice will put you asleep . He takes forever to grade the 3 - 4 papers assigned, some quizzes, heavy h/w readings, however he is one of the better professors at Kean!

Dr. Casale is one of the best professors Kean has to offer. He is extremely passionate about literature, very caring for his students, and will make you work for your grade. However, your hard work will never go unnoticed! Yes, his lectures are long and you need to read A LOT... but you will learn so much from him. Overall, I highly recommend him.

Dr. Casale's lectures are very helpful and informative. He is very passionate about literature and really guides you. Highly recommend him - although, be prepared to get your papers back late (takes a long time to grade, but gives great feedback!)

Professor Casale is one of those professors that you will never forget. He is very caring and knows his material. Approachable, understandable and is always accessible in person (office hours). The lectures are interesting and engaging.

You arent leaving early; he lectures until the last minute of class. It is worth it, though. You will learn a lot. In fact, it doesnt feel like almost three hours has gone by. You will leave class thinking about how you will use what you learned. He has a very calm demeanor- not boring, just relaxed. Take his class.

Honestly, Dr. Casale is a really great professor!! This is my second time registering for one of the classes that he teaches. He really is passionate about what he does and helps you learn! Really sweet guy and gives great feedback on papers. The only thing I'd say is that it takes him a while to respond to emails and doesn't put in the grade in.

Having Professor Casale for English was a delight. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Literature and always in a good mood despite when students wouldn't participate or did not seem interested in the lecture. He uses lots of sources to enhance his lectures, including movies and informative videos on youtube. Overall, I would recommend.

Dr. Casale is great! He's very lecture heavy but they are interesting if you are into literature. He does try to make things fun, and uses music in relation to his lectures. He is a little difficult to reach outside of class, as he doesn't answer emails too often. He's a great guy and respects his students more than most professors! :)

Professor Casale was great and I highly recommend taking him, he made world lit entertaining for what it was.

Dr. Casale is a great professor! I definitely recommend him. Every time we need help or we're struggling on an assignment he's always accessible in office hours.

Dr. Casale is an excellent professor who truly loves the subject he teaches. He makes his lectures interesting by incorporating music into some of them and he gives good feedback and tips on assignments. He also respects and cares about his students more than the average professor. I would take him for more english classes if I could.

His lectures are interesting&inspiring. He explains the essays well and is easy to reach outside of class. He gives good feedback and works with you when things get hard. Super recommend!!

Dr. Casale is an amazing professor who truly cares about the class he teaches. He is always willing to take students into his office before/after/and even by appointment, just to discuss papers, or just to chat. I would definitely recommend this Professor to any student at Kean looking to take an English class. You won't regret it. =)

Pretty decent class. Only had 3-4 small assignments. Lecture Heavy. His class is somewhat slowly paced at times meaning it will get boring at times. Made us watch 4 hours of Hamlet and wasted 5 classes. Will make the class stay until the very last minute and sometimes longer which killed me. A sweetheart tho and brought cookies during halloween.

He made the senior sem paper so easy! He could break it down into a step-by-step process, and by the time it came to write it, the paper wrote itself. His feedback was phenomenal, and he strongly contributed to the work. He also made the class so fun and would bring us snacks. I highly recommend taking him for senior sem! He makes the 15 weeks fly

Casale was an amazing professor!! Although he did not create a Canvas for my class, he provided paper versions of the syllabus and broke down everything for us. He would add extensions to multiple assignments to help students out, and would set up individual meetings to discuss work and improvements. Casale was very lenient and understanding!

Professor Casale was amazing. All his information he gave was clear and easy to understand; he taught in depth before giving papers to write, and his feedback was helpful. The only thing I didn't like was that he never responded to emails and was not the greatest if you needed to reach him outside of class, but other than that, he was great!

Casale was a pretty solid professor! He shows a lot of amazing literature in class and helps us analyze if necessary. He gives great feedback and ultimately wants his students to succeed. He expects you to analyze literature in depth and have a clear focus as to the entire importance of the text, so just keep that in mind. He was wonderful!