Very helpful and makes class an enjoyable one

I enjoyed his class it wasn't too challenging and he was very straightfoward with assignments and grading.

An inspiring teacher - though demanding. If you want to be challenged in your writing, take him. If you want to coast, try someone else. He does tend to wander off topic some times - but knows his movies!

Outstanding and Brilliant

An extraordinary, inspiring and highly intellectual fellow. This is a real professor, it goes to show that sac is stepping up in the world. Take him if possible

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great teacher. very helpful. i'd recommend taking him

very nice

just a good teacher and his class is easy u pass the class if u do the work. good teacher just do u work and u'll pass

A Great Teacher! He is very helpful in his homework assignments. He keeps the reading material very interesting, and this keeps the boredness out of the class room. You learn alot in this English class.

what a good teacher, i actually liked going there every other day. he keeps the material good, and gives great advice on how to write better. this has been my favorite english class hands down.

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Tscalis was easy and entertaining. I looked forward to attending his classes and he was very easy. His writing lessons were fun.

the level which I compose writings has grow exponentionally thanks to Mr. T. If you are a dedicated student you will find his lectures callenging, informative, and entertaining.

Professor Tsacalis was simply awesome. He took the time to answer all questions, took initiative to be a peer and a professor, and the work was mildly challenging. It made us get ready for our first true taste of college writing. If you come to class, do your classwork, your homework, and ask enough questions, you'll get by with no problems.

very helpul and active in the students lessons if they are willing to see that he is attempting to make us better writers. it helps all of us whether we are lawyers, doctors, or just "gettin through SAC"

He is a great professor. He is easy to work with for makeup assignments and his classroom discussions are open and encourage dialogue. We explored each reading assignment to the fullest which made writing for his class easy. Best of all, we didn't write formal essays. I never felt like I had to write what he wanted to hear.

Very good teacher, really helpful, relax. Not alot of reading, but slightly heavy writing.

Be English professor this side of the pond. Some say that he wants everything to be real specific if not just a rewriting of what he says. Not so true, you need to support your claims, but, can be creative still. For example, on a quiz I wrote a narrative about how the Wife of Bath would kill her way up to become queen.

awesome instructor, very helpful and approachable. If your scared about taking a english class, then this is the one for you. Some reading out of the book, but it's all helpful for the writing.

HE IS GREAT! BUT ITS HARD TO TALK TO HIM IF U GOT A PROBLEM SOMETIMES

He is very clear about guidelines on what to write in your paper. I found it hard to sometimes understand what he wanted us to do for homework. Other than that he taught me how to write a paper, and to have it make sense. Attend the workshops he has, they are SUPER helpful. And it can make your paper better. I got an A in his class.

knows his literature. relates work to everyday life which makes it easier to relate to. By far, the best literature class i have ever taken. you'd be a fool to not experience a professor such as Tsacalis.

HE IS A GREAT TEACHER! I USE TO HATE ENGLISH AND WRITING BUT NOW I LOVE IT! HE MAKES IT FUN AND MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT HES TALKING ABOUT. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS HES ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU AND MAKES SURE YOU PASS, ONLY IF YOU DESERVE IT THOUGH.

This was one of the best classes I have taken here at SAC so far, the teacher made the class fun which in turn made learning interesting, I would take same teacher again!

If all professors could bring to the classroom the motivation for teaching and the ingenuity for designing lectures that this guy brings, then the ONLY way you could ever fail is by NOT showing up!

His classes are intresting, lots of information, and if something isnt clear, he has no issuse explaining it however many times. Gets a little antsy and you have to have your work done, but he almost never looks or checks it. Always be in class,only used 1st 2 chaps in book.

I have learned so much I didn't know about wtiting. He gives excellent resources,I know I have4sure sharpened my writing skill. The down side is that he may ask a question but if u answer aloud he makes u feel like ur a complete idiotOverall he's a wonderful teacher. He makes everthing interesting&goes@ the perfect pace&thouroughly explains it all

professor tsacalis was very helpful throughout the semester, great teacher. really understands what hes saying, not just throwing stuff at us for no reason. definitely recommend him

Very helpful and easy professor. I would recommend anyone to take his classes.

This dude is funny and he lets you write your opinions as long as you support them. I would recommend taking him for any subject if he taught all of them. reminds me of jerry sienfield(or whateve his name is)

His creative writing class is very useful! He is very funny and flexible. He is patient but he has limits! He is very open to interesting ideas but if you write anything that has NC-17 material you may make him blush!

He is a bit of a wanna be guido, but interesting, and likes to talk. didn't haev to work very hard to get a B but has favorites. He will occasionallyl change what he wants in an assignment when it it due or not be clear enough. he helped with the building blocks of papers mostly.

He teaches his students how to write papers well and in acceptable format. He expects insightful answers. He is a great teacher and I am a better writer for taking his class.

Funny dude. Made me actually like English.

He is the BEST teache i've had. i regret not taking him again. He is so nice and so helpful. If I had a chance to take him again, I would! TAKE HIM!!!

He's a good prof. n very helpful. There r times that he can be a lil confusing but he'll help u go through it. He's easy to pass u just need to do the work.

He makes the class fun although he can talk at times too much. Can be confusing at times but will help you if you need help. He makes English interesting.

I've been takeing him all year and is THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER EVER!!! This is my last semester with him sadly, but he's so good with his students and is so willing to help out anyone struggling. Highly recommended him for EVERYONE

He was confusing with what he wanted from the students. And a lot of times he didn't look at the homework he assigned; I felt like I was just spinning my wheels. He makes you waste a lot of paper. But all in all, he's an easy teacher as long as you do the work. He is a reasonable person, too.

Super cool, easy class you actually learn, he makes funny faces without noticing lol but he is a great prof.

Really helped a lot. I loved his workshops. This guy is smart and funny.

He's really laidback and chill. As long as you don't miss class and as long as you try, you will pass this class. This is a class were all you is write, hear him lecture on how to improve and you do it for hw. If you like that method then take this class. Also no textbook needed for his class!

Most interesting class and cool professor. what else can you ask for?

Amazing Professor! You have to put in some work to your essays but he really teaches you how to better your writing. He is funny and very smart, a great writer himself. No textbook use, but lots of writing. If your looking for an easy A then take someone else but if you want to learn then he is amazing!

Tscalis is freaking amazing. I love this guy along with his comments, witty opinions, and clever teaching style. If you don't like him, don't take his class. There are plenty of willing and hardworking students to take your place, and they will love him and the awesomeness he continues to bask in on the daily.

I used to LOVE English until his class. I honestly felt the feeling of him not liking me. At the beginning of the semester he made us print a lot! Even though i understood his concept, it felt more like a history class. He gave students who barely spoke English a higher grade than me. I've never gotten a bad English grade in my entire life til him.

great teacher! Hes a little weird, but his teaching methods are awesome. I learned a whole lot in his class and would highly reccomend him.

Prof. T was AWESOME! I loved his class. He is quirky in that really cool and funny kind of way. Lot's of writing in this class but you really learn a lot from him. It is easy if you keep deadlines and try your best. One of the best professors I have had.

Took for Creative Writing. Comes off a little quirky at times but is a very good instructor who shows great interest in your work. Rarely takes in homework and seems to forget the assignments and occasionally lets class out a little late but still highly recommended.

Wonderful prof! Makes early brit lit interesting. He's willing to go the extra mile to help you understand the material. Well worth the $ you pay in tuition. The book is used a lot & he covers a lot of material during class. Try not to miss or buddy up w/ someone who takes good notes.

Love his creative writing class. Workshop helps a ton, and the class was actually a lot of fun. If you're a closet scribbler like me or even someone who hasn't written that much since high school, Professor T is your guy.

One of my favorite professors ! I took his creative writing class and it was fun, interesting, easy and helpful. I decided to take him again next semester. All you really need to do to pass is WRITE. Plain and simple. As long as you try. You don't need to be a professional writer or even have a passion for it. It has always been as long as you try

He is over all amazing! Writing was just a hobby i use to do but he made it a career choice for me. He is sweet, loves what he does, and so energetic you cant help but smile when he talks.He is amazing and easy to pass TAKE HIM!

Professor Tscalis was awesome. I took his creative writing class over fall and learned more than I thought I would. He comes highly recommended. If I had anymore English classes, he would be the one I take.

Easiest professor you'll ever take. Reviews the book in class and bases his exams off the reviews. Has open discussions with students during class. I would take him again if I could.

AMAZING professor! He knew what he was talking about and made it fun to learn in his class. I loved going to class. He is easy to work with and keeps you up to date on grades. You earn the grade you get. Do your work and you won't have any trouble in his class.

I loved this class, Professor Tsacalis inspired me to write and he uplifted me when no one else would. My classmates actually read my stories and gave great creative criticism. Sometimes in life you find a person that just give off positive and energetic energy and they are a magnet for people to become in awe of them because of their personality.

This was my first English course at college it was a great way to introduce me to writing with thought and comprehension. What I learned most of all is how to narrow down a subject. I was never taught that in high school and I'm glad I took Mr. T for my first English course.

Easy and attainable greatness in this class was given by this instructor. All you need to do is listen, take notes, and follow his instructions because he makes it easy to grasp the assignments. He is a positive guy, and inspires growth in your writing by nurturing your learning process. Just be on time and don't miss class.

Very good professor. He loves his work and is alway's happy and willing to help.

Great instruction! Teaching style is excellent!

He really helped teach the proper way to write. He made it easier than any other teacher I have had. He is extremely knowledgeable and I am a better writer and student because of his class.

This teacher is awesome! Highly recommend and would take again! He makes things so clear and modern for these old stories we have to read. Just read the assignments and try your best on the two no-so-long papers for the semester and EASY A! But show up to class to understand the stories as some can be a bit old English difficult.

Love this guy! He's a New Yorker, which means he's simple and to the point, doesn't sugar coat anything. He makes class as interesting and relaxed as possible, and doesn't assign too much hard workessays. Just read what he assigns and you'll be ok, and if you don't have time one night, go ahead and use spark notes ;) you'll still do ok.

Awesome Professor!

What a trip. He makes old literature fun. I'd take him again in a second.

Professor Tsacalis is very enthusiastic about literature, which is very helpful when you are reading the classic authors. His enthusiasm is what makes his class fun. I have taken him twice now and really hope I get to again.

Awesome instructor, funny as can be and the assignments are not that bad, just read and you'll be cool. Tests easy...A. Class participation makes a huge difference with this instructor and in your grade. Took him for 2 English classes, yes he's that much fun and interesting.

Just be prepared to write long paragraphs and read redundant material. For me, this class was just too time consuming and overall not worth the effort I put in. I'm just glad I passed.

Prof. Tscalis is a great professor. He will help guide you through writing well and critically about what you've read. The biggest tool I will take with me is writing like a reader and closing like Jerry Springer. :) He's awesome and I would definitely take his class again.

Prof. Tsacalis, what a guy. I enjoyed his lectures, and participating in class, which you'll do a lot of. Teacher can be a little blah blah blah, but it can be entertaining to listen. Easy dude, reviews the books in class and study guides are everything. Be prepared to write A LOT, it'll help you in the end.

Mr. Tsacalis is one of a kind. Super nice man with a very caring attitude. He definitely wants to make sure you know how to analyze a written piece and then write your own analytical piece in response. His feedback is encouraging as he wants to make sure you look at all different angles of a topic. I am a better writer for taking his class.

He was so sweet and caring this semester. I took the remote learning zoom meetings & taking this class made me feel at ease. He has my respect and I just wish students would participate more in his lectures. As a writer he gave good feedback on my essays and helped me understand the purpose of writing. The work isn't heavy. Thank you sir.

I took Professor Tsacalis for a 3-week wintermester course and it was a lot (as it should be!). The assignments were so much fun, such as writing about happiness or guiding a character in a story how to best handle a situation with his cheating wife. He was always quick to respond and would provide helpful/optional Zoom sessions.

Appreciated the time set aside to talk about assignments and gave plenty of help and suggestions for this class. Great Professor .

If you enjoy to listen to someone lecture for a long time this is the class for you, if not then I recommend finding someone else. He takes forever to grade assignments, oh and be ready to write a decent amount.

I was never big on writing, but I found myself so excited to go home and do his assignments. I can honestly say, I enjoyed coming to class. A lot of people say hes very big on lectures, which he is, but a lot of the information is useful and can help a lot with the assigned papers. Overall he is a great professor, that actually cares.

I took this class online and would honestly take again. Majority is discussion post based and as long as you follow the criteria you can receive full credit. He extended many of the assignments due dates which helped A LOT. Offers review/help sessions. Great professor overall!

I took Professor T for both 1301 and 1302 and I'm honestly glad I did. The stories and pieces of writing that were given to us were actually pretty interesting to write. He did take a while to grade papers and things were unclear at times but he was always willing to explain and help. If you try you'll be more successful than if you don't

Super great and understanding i would definitively recommend him.

very understanding teacher. explained things very well. was there to answer any questions i had. overall great professor. definitely taking my next English course with him.

very passionate about what he does and cares about individuals and their success in his course. lots of really informative and fun conversations in class

Professor Tsacalis was great at lecturing, you are able to engage within his lectures and you're graded mainly by participation. If you never show up to class or do any of the assignments then be prepared to fail. Tsacalis was great at getting things to stick with you and had a unique teaching style.

Such a good professor, he's really passionate about his work. Would recommend his class, he's open to any questions, gives plenty of time to complete work. Only had 3 essays and no test ,did have daily small homework. His grading is very good he's not tough at all. He does talk a-lot in his lectures which can be tiring but overall a great class.

Professor Tsacalis is an amazing person, he's very easygoing and passionate about what he teaches. Show up, listen, participate, and write the papers. They're very easy to understand but require a bit of work and critical thinking. All in all, an amazing professor!

Talks a lot during lecture but is very passionate about his job.

He talks a lot during the lectures, most of the time he took the whole period, but he is a very good teacher. His lectures are long but their fun. I really like the material he used for the class. All the stories are memorable. And he also gives good feedback. Even if you use fake quotes for an assignment like myself. Lol

Took his class in spring 2024 and with all honesty Professor Ernest Tsacalis might just be the greatest English Professor I've ever had . Amazing lectures , funny stories , very good feedback , and a very charming person outside of class . I would take his class again if I could. 100/10

Amazing professor! Very clear when teaching and homework heavy. Make sure you do the discussions on time because they are 40% of your grade. Different teaching styles everyday which helped everyone stay focused!! Would definitely recommend!!