Helps make the English Department easier on the eyes!!!

actually cares if students are doing well. i loved his class

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He's positively yummy to behold. And highly intelligent as well.

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Very good

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Dr. Pitard teaches the way it should be done. He is an outstanding professor. I learned so much about writing and about really reading a work. There is alot of work and he is tough on his grading, but if you work hard, you can get an A.

Dr. Pitard is one of the greatest Latin teachers ever. He actually makes an old dead language fun.

Oh yeah..the last week when he got on the desk and did the St. Crispan's Day speech, I wanted to take the class all over again.

I had a great time in Pitard's class, we had great discussions. He is also very willing to meet during his free time to help you out with anything.

You might not like him at first, but he will grow on you. You can fail all five quizes, but if you do the extra credit, they won't matter. He is willing to help you with your papers if you are having trouble. Take him; you won't regret it.

One of the best professors EVER. He makes you work, but it's never overly taxing. If you do the reading, you're golden. His class is only hard if you slack off. Nobody should get less than a B.

Love him! I was having trouble with my final paper, he went out of his way and met with me three times! He encouraged me to keep writing, and told me that i have an amazing writing style, i just have to organize it! He makes class interesting and cares for his students!

I loved him! I had him for three classes and would take him for many more! He was understanding and caring... he really cares that his students understand!He is awesome!

This is the best english proffesor, he wil lteach how to really get your point accross by writing things you are interested in. The class is a little bit of work, but getting an A isn't hard.

AWESOME PROF! He gives you a lot of freedom and the discussions are always interesting. He's really personable and approachable and just all around nice. His reading choices are really good and varied. Excellent class

Wow - how can you NOT like this guy? He's tough, but the view is amazing. Hottest on campus, and definitely hottest in the ENG dept. I love his class! Love it!!!!

Nice guy don't get me wrong it's just, RELAX DUDE. I mean I thought we were reading books here not writing endless papers.

He is a great Professor! I didn't even like Chaucer until I took his class. The work for the class isn't too easy, but he is always willing to help and go out of his way for any of his students. I would def take him again if I got the chance.

The class was fantastic! Pitard was impressive as a scholar and a teacher.

This guy seems pretty crazy on the first day of class. He will try to intimidate you to drop out the first week...but hold up and give him a chance. He seems uptight at first but he's actually pretty cool. I will admit the class is tough but not impossible. He's flexible and does give xtra credit. Oh and he's not bad lookin either

Possibly the most intriguing English professor you will ever have. His work isn't too hard but you need to dedicate time to research. Very loud, very attention grabbing, definitely NOT a boring English class!

I don't know why people tried to intimidate me with Dr.Pitard. I was nervous because of these comments, and now being in his class i am fine. He encourages for people to meet with him which makes him very helpful & his attendance policy is pretty strict, but don't be lazy,go to class and you're fine. Give him a chance!

I really liked this prof he keeps the class interesting and you have to do work but nothing extreme. I personally hate lit but he made the class interesting

Dr. Pitard is the best english teacher of any kind I've every had EVER. You read a lot which sucks but the books aren't terrible for the most part. 8 one page responses to just anything really, 2 connections about any book we've read, 2 analysis papers which weren't hard. Crystal clear on expectations and how your graded. TAKE HIM IF GIVEN CHANCE!!

do NOT take this as a night class. ridiculous amounts of reading, impossible to do them all. SPARKNOTES is your friend. very picky when grading your papers. nice guy, just a lot of work. not too bad to look at either :) do your readings, go to class write your papers.

He's a real fun professor who knows a lot about the material he teaches. Every class has a lot of writing but after a while you get use to it. Ask him to quote Shakespeare =)

I really enjoyed Dr. Pitard. He's and extremely intelligent man (not just about English). Pick a topic you really enjoy, but has enough information. Willing to help. Difficult grader, but you deserve the grade you get. Goes into detail when grading papers. Helpful criticism. Use his comments to help you improve. Enjoyed class a lot!

At first I wasn't sure I would like the guy, but I went out of my way to talk to him and ask for help. He's a tough teacher but also excellent at the same time. The work he asks you to do can seem overwhelming at first, but ask for help and you will get it. Very organised and a great class. Definitely taking him for Interpreting Lit!

Dr. Pitard is actually really nice. All you ahve to do is go ask him for help, he pretty much tells you what he wants. Comes off mean at first but he's really not. A lot of work, just don't get behind. If he knows your name and youa s for help, you'll bet an A or B.

Dr. Pitard is awesome. Very helpful in class and out of class. Ask for help and you get it. He tells you what he wants, and how to do it. Go to class, get on a good basis with him and you're in for a good grade.

Good prof.

Dr. Pitard is an amazing prof! He will go out of his way to help you. Honestly my favorite teacher all semester. Do your homework, get it in on time and you'll pass with an A. He tells you what you need to know to get the work done.

I found Dr. Pitard to be a little bit tough on grading, but that might have just been the fact that I was taking a 300-level course with him. Really nice guy, wants his students to understand the material. Tends to get flustered/confused but generally organized. I'd recommend him.

Dr. Pitard is an easy prof as long as you put forth the effort. He is far from an easy A, but that's what makes taking his class worthwhile. I learned so much from taking his class, and wish I had a chance to take more with him. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can excel in his classes.

Pitard is funny and tries to keep class interesting, but there's only so much you can do with Historical Development. It was a pretty boring subject, but he was entertaining. He does this weird thing where he clears his throat mid-word, which I made fun of every class, but he's a nice guy. His tests are very difficult, his papers aren't bad though

Dr.Pitard is a great prof, don't expect an easy A. You must be willing to work hard, read the material, and study. Once you do what is required of you, it is not a bad class at all. I recommend taking him if you can work hard.

Dr. Pitard is a very good professor. He gives you a lot of opportunities to raise you grade and he is not ver hard about due dates. His assignments arent very specific, so I suggest going to office hours. I also suggest going to office hours to review papers, it really helps.

This man was the reason I attended class. I hate English, I think it is stupid from every view. However Pitard got me to realize the point of writing and why it is so important. I had a really good time attending class and doing the projects. One of the most down to earth teachers this campus offers! I would take him again if i had the chance.

Makes class interesting and is very helpful if you ever have questions about anything. he is accessible outside of class. overall a good professor.

Pitard is awesome. He does make you work for good grades but is extremely helpful if you need it. He also always picks awesome books to read for class

Ask for help and he will give you everything you need to go from a C to an A.

Dr. Pitard is very smart, and he'll teach you a lot about the history that goes alongside anything he teaches. There are a lot of readings and assignments, which he grades pretty strictly. While his extensive knowledge in his field makes for great lectures, it doesn't always translate in a way that's understandable for the average student.

Dr. Pitard is one of my favorite profs ever. He's absolutely hilarious and makes class go by so fast with his interesting lectures. I genuinely look forward to his class. Although there is quite a bit of work, it's not terrible. Just stay on top of the reading, and you'll be fine.

I've always had it easy when it came to writing, but Pitard makes you work your butt off. If you follow his rubrics you will get a C or a B, if you want an A you have to ask for help and really work for it. He made class extremely enjoyable and it made me not want to skip. As long as you don't miss more than 3 days you'll be fine. He's great!

What a tremendous professor. Will literally do anything to help you if you're putting forth effort.

Phenom. He is my absolute favorite professor. Get ready to work, but it is beyond worth it.

Hardest class I've ever taken. Best professor I've ever had. Inspired me to get my Master's.

This class requires a lot of reading, and the majority of your grade is based upon writing assignments. The class is mostly discussion based, and he doesn't force participation but it benefits you if you do. He is really passionate about English and is really a great guy. He is funny but also will give good feedback on your papers.

Hes a very intelligent person and a great teacher / lecturer. Your grade is determined by a few papers and 3 or so quizzes; so be prepared to work hard on all your essays if you want a good grade. Best advice I have is to go into his office hours with all your papers.

I had Dr. Pitard for Critical Reading. Class was mostly a discussion of what we read for homework so it was enjoyable to attend. Essays were not very hard to write and he is always willing to help you during his office hours.

I had four classes total with Dr. Pitard. He is very cool, and worth taking if you love English, reading, theory discussion, history, and writing. These are his strengths and he is very good at them. Make sure your writing skills are on point, because he assigns decently challenging papers. He helped me be a better writer. I would take him again.

Dr. Pitard is intimidating at first, but is such a nice guy. You only have 3 absences for a semester, but if you have an emergency he is very understanding. You get quizzed on the readings you do every night, as long as you spark note you'll be fine. He is super funny and loves to swear. You just have discussions every class. You should take him!

I really enjoyed his class discussions and thought he was hilarious. He also loves to swear during class, but it's never been a problem. However, he is a very tough grader and for example will take points off for every single grammatical error. But, I still feel like I got a lot out of his class.

A LOT of reading and note taking. Keep up and dont fall behind. His class is very difficult and hes a bit of a tough grader. However, hes very funny and kind and willing to work out issues and questions with you to make sure your grade improves.

His lectures were always so entertaining. He grades hard but you'll do fine if you follow directions and turn everything in on time. Only thing I didn't like was that he often would cut off his students in the middle of their sentences to redirect the conversation.

He teaches incredibly difficult content, but he really does his best.

Dr Pitard has to be one of the smartest people I've ever met. Pitard's a hard grader. You'll have to pay attention in his lectures, do the readings, and take good notes. However, if you do, you'll get the best education you could ever hope for. I highly recommend him, especially for upper level classes--not lower levels.

Professor Pitard's class can be challenging, but engaging if you put in the work. Lectures are entertaining, and he's happy to help during office hours. unstuckstudy was a game-changer for prepping for his quizzes and essays.

SO interesting to listen to. A little cooky but so willing to help students

I really liked this teacher and his lectures they were entertaining we would watch videos or just talk sometimes he can be tough grader, and his feedback and grades are delayed but as long as you try it was okay. He gives extra credit for the quizzes, and they are really easy.