His class is a little difficult but he explains everything making it a lot easier. He is funny and very cute.

pretty interesting teacher. gives background info on books you read, and gives thorough explanation of the themes in the book. not that much homework...very nice teacher! take his class!

nice teacher. side tracks a little.

absolutely adorable, really helpful u can get by not doing alot of work but u get more out of it if u do, very funny and is always open to hear your ideas, def take his class

he's awesome with helping you out... his random information helps to explain the books from class definetly take his class

Very interesting professor and course.

he's very interesting and provides a lot of background info on the readings. however, the class discussion can get a lil confusion at times because he cant explain the idea, but that's only sometimes. he tells u what u want for the assignments and do them, there's very few. he's a great guy!

mad cool teacher and his class is cool too and hes a cutie :)

He is an excellent teacher, one of the few who knows what he's talking about and can get into the subject. Keeps lecture interesting. He's very fair with grading and the workload is not bad. Just an awesome professor.

He's a really nice man who knows if you put effort into his class. He'll know everyone's name by the second day. If you go to his office hours, he'll know you care and you'll certainly get a good grade in his class. He's a fair grader. The reading list is kind of boring, and so are his lectures, but overall he's interesting and smart.

This professor knows what he's talking about and actually seems really passionate about making the students enjoy the class. He has a tendency to go on tangents in class, but they're interesting so it really doesn't matter. I would definitely recommend the class.

He is smart and you're likely to learn something (as opposed to, disapointingly so, the teacher he recommended after him). Didn't have any problems with the obscure anectodes (maybe he thought we were too stupid anyways). Such an easy grader. The simpler the essay, the better the grade.

He really knows his stuff. The lectures are interesting and incredibly helpful. However, he is a tough grader when it comes to essays because he pays attention to small details. But his tests are very easy if you take good notes and answer the study guide questions. You can definitely get an A in this class!

Really enjoyed his class, he is so excited about what he's teaching and it shows.You have to get used to his voice which sounds dull, but if you can get past it and listen to what he's saying, it's always interesting.I learned a lot.As long as you answer the study guide questions you will do well on exam.He's not great with giving advice on papers.

Eugene is an awesome teacher... You can definitely make it through his class if you Sparknotes the texts and make sure to see him for your papers. He'll tell you exactly what he wants. Also, spend some time with him outside of class for a higher grade - he loves to know about your personal life...

I loved "O," he was interesting and always had something new to say about the work we did in class. The workload is heavy but you don't need to read everything he assigns, just sound like you know what he's talking about. Take this class!!

fantastic professor, one of the best. really interesting and passionate about subject, made even the bible sound fascinating. really quirky, funny guy, knows a lot. very critical grader but fair, exams are easy so long as you just listen in class.

Ostashevsky is a great professor. At first he can be intimidating and will randomly call on you in class discussion, but he is very intelligent and really makes you want to read the assigned text and do the work. Learned a lot; alters the way you go about thinking about art and literature (in a good way).

His voice is somewhat intimidating but he's a really easy grader and a gives great analysis on the readings and interestingly connects them to art as well. Makes a lot of interesting connections to cultural issues but will make irreverent jokes them. Highly recommended.

Intimidating, but fascinating. Really smart guy who is passionate about what he teaches. Be sure to do the reading and write down what he says! He won't surprise you on exams. Very picky about writing though. Try to meet with him about papers. He doesn't come off as the most friendly guy, but he means well. I would take him for Cult II if i could!

Eugene is a straightforward, fairly easy professor. There were two papers and two exams. For the papers, go into his office hours, there is normally a long line because everyone knows that he is super helpful with writing. For the exams, just go over the review he gives and you will be solid. Overall, he was easy but not super inspiring or anything

Professors like Ostashevsky are the reason I came to college. Not only is he the best teacher I have ever had, he is also one of the most genuine and humble human beings I have ever met. Class is all about participation, and he never lets any student feel like they have said something stupid in class (even if they have). He is ridiculously smart.

He is so smart!!!!!

He is the smartest person that I have ever met. So funny in a dry way-- love attending his lectures. He never makes you feel stupid. He makes you work really hard on essays, but isn't an incredibly difficult grader. He is the kind of professor you wish you were best friends with.

I love him so much, he's the nicest and the most helpful. Took his class three semesters in a row. He really loves his material and loves his students. Easy tests, interesting lectures, fun outings. TAKE HIM XOXOXOX

I would take Ostashevsky's class every semester if I could. The kind of professor that you remember for the rest of your life.

The absolute man. Difficult class but the passion he has for the subject is worth the hard work.

great

Probably the best Professor I've had.

All around great guy. If you engage with the material and the class discussions you can learn a lot. Don't be intimidated to participate - even if you don't have the "right answer," he will appreciate you more than those who sit there and zone out. He gives great feedback on essay and exams are pretty easy if you pay attention and do the readings.

Solid choice. Not too difficult. Take notes during class, and know the plot arcs of the readings, and you should be fine for the exams. Essays are not hard, but no bull-.

Very funny and knowledgable, a lot of reading though. Tough grader with essays but you will get a good grade if you show your understandings.

Easy to pass with no prepare. Easy to get a good grade with prepare. Not easy to get a good grade without prepare. He discusses more with students than he lectures. Sometimes funny.

He is so great and he is that kind of teacher who you should come to NYU for. He is so knowledgeable. You can really learn something from his class. I know that people might think he is picky on essay. but to be fair, he is not a tough grader on tests and I think his tests are pretty easy. almost all my friends got 93+

Solid choice. Be prepared to read. Take good notes for reading and your future self will thank you during papers and exams. Prof. can be kind of boring but he tries his best to entertain. You can feel that he is a smart guy when you sit in his class. He is easy to approach and always happy to answer questions. Participate and he will appreciate you

Nice guy and will accommodate personal issues and grant extensions. A lot of ways to make up for not being able to go to class in person--offers zoom or records lectures. You will have to do small group projects but not a big deal. He gives study guides for exams but questions revolve around certain texts. Can be difficult to get an A on essays.

The reviews on here are accurate in that this professor is the kind that you come to NYU for. His class is definitely challenging- lots of reading and complicated material - but when you put the work in, it is very rewarding. Lectures are funny and engaging. I will say essay-grading is tough and he doesn't give too much feedback though. Take him!!

Wonderful! Assigns lots of readings, but goes over them so thoroughly in class that you'll be able to do well on the exams without doing the reading. There's two papers, a midterm, and a final, but he tells you exactly what to study beforehand. Hilarious and extremely smart. You can tell how much he cares about what he teaches. Take him!

Professor Ostashevsky is a very well-versed professor who is also very invested in philosophy. Although the class may be a bit difficult, since some of the concepts are very out there and he is a tough essay grader, it is very worth it to take his class.

Prof Ostashevsky does an amazing job of covering such a large amount of texts over such a short amount of time. He is very intelligent and forces you out of your comfort zone in terms of how you think. He gives good feedback on papers and the material on the midterm/final is clearly stated beforehand so you know what to review.

If you are a deep thinker and really enjoy philosophy, TAKE him! He is hilarious & super smart. he might be intimidating at first, but once you get know him, you will realize that he is such a nice guy!! btw, tough grader on essay. the key to success might be: trying to impress him by well incorporating and explaining complicated ideas in ur essay

Professor Ostashevsky is probably the most intelligent person I've ever met. If you like philosophy you should absolutely take him. He seems cold at first but if you get to know him you'll realize how much he cares about his students. The coolest

Yea he's a tough grader - but not in a way that's unfair. Definitely challenges you to write better than your previous classes. Just make sure to show him you're trying, participate frequently in class. Also his quizzes are explicitly taken from what was discussed in class, so they're easy if you pay attention.

Take him!! He is such a responsible and inspiring teacher! Grading is not that harsh if you at least try.

Ostashevsky is a great professor and his lectures are really fascinating. I am planning on taking him again next semester, but he's a tough grader and very blunt. He can be borderline rude on occasions and not very encouraging of questions and participation, but overall I would recommend his class.

BEST PROFESSOR IN LS! TAKE HIM His course made me decide to major in comparative literature. He is always reachable outside of class, and his lectures are hilarious and super interesting if you listen. He really challenged readers and made me improve A LOT as a writer. Take him if you want to learn about the different perspectives of literature.

For the people that don't understand his humor - that's a you issue. He's a very caring and hilarious professor if you get to know him. Literally just say whatever you're thinking and he'll help you build off of him. Take him!

Prof Ostashevsky is very passionate about his topic. He can be very blunt in criticism, but once you're used to it, it's very constructive. He offers a ton of very fun projects, and the class is participation-heavy. He is pretty strict with students doing homework, but otherwise very passionate and knowledgeable professor.

Professor is incredibly talented and genuinely cares about his students. While he may seem strict at first, he is actually very kind and supportive. Don't be afraid to answer questions, he is very encouraging. He is also always reachable outside of class. His lectures are truly inspiring, and I thoroughly enjoyed every writing assignment. Take him!

Before this class, I was nervous after seeing low reviews for Prof. Oschavetsky. But he's actually amazing—funny, engaging, and helpful. As long as you do the readings and participate, you'll be fine. His essay feedback is clear and thoughtful, and it's obvious he wants students to do their best!

A true professor and artist, the embodiment of everything you could imagine about a perfect college classroom. At first, his atypically unsmiling, un-American seriousness might come off as stern, but the more you attend his classes, the more you sense his charisma.

Eugene is hilarious and assigns engaging texts that spark great discussions. The downside is the large amounts of heavy reading and his very high standards for an A. He's a tough grader with harsh feedback, but if you follow his advice and write what he's looking for, you'll do well. If you put in the work and listen, an A is definitely possible.

He can seem very intimidating at first, but he is actually funny and the class was engaging.

He was an outstanding professor. I took two classes with him, and I would eagerly sign up for any of his classes again if given the chance. He was genuinely passionate about teaching and valued dedication. If you're not a conventional thinker and appreciate deep understanding, then his classes are definitely for you.

If you are ready for a new dimension, take him!