Online Class. If you taking 4 to 5 classes like me I would recommend you take a different teacher or take it when you have a lighter load. You will learn alot from this class but its going to be alot of hard work. You will have assignments due at least twice a week and sometimes more.

Extremely intelligent man and more than willing to help. Be prepared to work hard and learn a lot. If you are looking for an easy class, don't bother. If you actually want to learn something he is an interesting professor and has a lot to offer to his students.

This was an awesome class! Professor Tobienne knows his stuff. I liked the points of departure but didn't care for all the readings. Good, but not an easy class.

Prof. Tobienne has an immodest interest of the literature he teaches. He is well read and tries to share his insight with his students. His teaching style consists of reviewing reading assignments and highlighting points of interest. You need to be engaged and follow his mind and the readings, to be successful in this class. Be prepared to work.

Very cool professor that will get you ready for what you need to know. Not a very tough grader but you need to do all required work. He is insightful,funny, and a overall cool guy.

Great Teacher, take his class

Truly awesome. You have changed the way I think about English and many other aspects of life. Your class was the bestbclass I had both semesters and I thank you for that. I will continue to use everything that I learned in your class throughout my schooling and life.

(Online) He is extremely knowledgeable. My favorite project was the Employment Project. I?ve used this knowledge not only for applying for jobs but also found it useful when applying for graduate school. I absolutely recommend him because you will learn valuable tools that you will be able to use for the rest of your life. Plus No Quizzes or Exams

Prof. Francis Tobienne is extremely smart and his sense of humor entertaining. This past Summer 2010 I was taking so many boring classes at USF. His is not one of them. Plus, he's very cute and dresses the part! A win-win in my book.

Don't buy the Portfolio little text for his Comp 1 class, he only uses it once. He is very smart and wants to help his students. He has a very sarcastic form of humor but that makes his class so much more interesting. Take his comp classes for sure! Also don't miss too much class

Great professor! I never had much interest in writing and in English until I had his class. He is super funny and clear on everything. Very helpful. The best professor I have taken so far! Easy grader for essays and you only do 3 total for the semester. He is a rebel against the school and likes to makes things easy for his students! TAKE HIM!

Excellent teacher !!!!!!

The man is brilliant! The best English course at USF by far.

(Lit & the Occult) Professor Tobienne is energetic about the course material. The reading list was incredible and the classroom discussions are fun and informative. He's very approachable and will gladly take the time to explain the writing assignments and offer suggestions for improvement. I highly recommend this course and professor!

The class was fast-paced, but extremely enjoyable. I was not looking forward to what I thought would simply be a "writing" class after being our of school for close to 15 years. However, the class proved to be anything but, the average writing class. Register! It will surely exceed your expectations!

Lit&Occult Tobienne is an obvious authority in the area of occultus and literature. Always helpful, professional, approachable. Wants all his students to succeed. Lots of reading, all interesting, moderate writing associated with course load. highly recommend this professor.

I am not an English major but every student in the School of Business needs to take this English course. Professor Tobienne keeps the course interesting and upbeat. The course is online and fast paced. Make sure you dont miss any assignments and stay on schedule. Ask questions! Profossor Tobienne will answer them and you will be successful!

Tobienne is very smart and goes to bat for his students. If you don't put in the work you don't do well. Slackers need not apply. Learners run don't walk to sign up. So worth it! USF got this one right. As a Lit minor I just might need to major in this stuff.

By far the most intelligent peron I know. He's knowledgable and passionnate about this subject (lit & the occult). A lot of reading, but so worth it. If you enjoy school, you'll enjoy him. If not, don't take. I loved him. He's awesome.

Such a smart professor, really knows his stuff and lets the students lead the discussion. His tests are not difficult, but you should review the material. Always do the reading, it really does help with hw and tests. Obviously any 3 hour class can get boring, but I HIGHLY recomment Tobienne!

Professor Tobienne's Chaucer class was such a fun class though a lot of work! I certainly appreciated his teaching and brilliance. For a medievalist he seems relevant. Take his class. Heck! Any class by this professor!

Tobienne's knowledge of Chaucer is astounding! Even though we sat through a 3 hour long class he made it enjoyable. Liked the class. Loved the fart jokes.

Amazing professor. He will challenge you. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable of the texts discussed in class, he is also has near encyclopedic references he can make off the top of his head to support whatever point it is he is trying to make. Also, omg, total qtpie

This was definitely one of the most helpful and useful courses that I have taken! I have always found the writing of resumes and cover letters to be quite a challenge, and Professor Tobienne had a wealth of knowledge to share. He was very clear in instructions and offered thorough feedback. I highly suggest taking this course.

At the beginning of the semester, I was incredibly nervous about this class. Tobienne is a challenging professor and expects nothing less than the best efforts from his students. He recognizes effort when he sees it and I can honestly say I have learned so much from him and look forward to another class of his however challenging it may be.

Dr. T. knows his stuff and lectures are far more entertaining than your standard LIT class. I also took LIT 3451 and taking another class in the Spring. As long as you put in the work, you will do well in his class but you must do the reading. He is a fair grader and available to his students via email or office hours.

Studying the Anglo Saxon period and the later middle ages with Professor Tobienne is awesome! His encyclopedic mind and love of learning make for an entertaining and intellectual experience. Who else can teach Beowulf, reference Tolkien and C.S. Lewis and George Lucas' Star Wars all in the name of intellectual medievalism! I'M DEFINITELY SMARTER!!!

Prof. Tobienne challenges you with real life experience beyond just a mere grade. If you put in the work and post material on time then you should do well. Loved the class!

This class will prepare you for the real world! It took some time to get use to the class but Tobienne's expectations are clear. I didn't like some of my teammates for the group projects. I don't support laziness especially if I'm doing my part. Thankfully, Prof. T was able to distinguish my hard work. I you want to learn take the course! Worth it!

Lit & the Occult is one of the best courses at USFSP. Prof T incorporates Latin words in his teaching, making the class very interesting. Its very reading and writing intensive, but I came out with an excellent understanding of the Occult and all of its magnanimous workings. Prof. T is full of knowledge and readily shares and explains any of it.

Great class! Great professor! Do the work, take notes. Do know this class is no cake walk. I could do without the latin etymologies but then again Tobienne is a medievalist.

This is my 4th class with this professor. Here's what I've learned: The man's a genius! He's frustratingly difficult! He is always helpful! I am a better student for sure.

Tobienne is lovely if you let him run with the ideas he facilitates from his students. If you don't, you'll be spending your semester tallying his use of "ergo." He's an alarmingly generous grader, which comes as a surprise to most English majors.

Dr. T is a great prof, his class is not a breeze and it takes a lot of work, time, and discipline to complete. Your hard work will not go unrewarded. Prof T is extremely knowledgeable and will help you more than you can imagine. He's always available too. He truly educates you and expands your mind. It's all applicable to real life as well!

Professor Tobienne is the definition of academic brilliance. He knows his literature and extends knowledge into every text. Be ready for a lot of reading, writing, and critical thinking. However, once completed, you will emerge with much knowledge and understanding. Also, Dr. Tobienne is always there to help just in case. It's a great class!

Prof Tobienne Jr is a very knowledgeable professor in Literature and the occult. with this mentioned, he is very firm but fair professor and expects hard work out of his students as well as attendance. my advice is be prepared to provide reading skills and bring an open mind with a hard working attitude from the start of the course.

Tobienne is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. His class isn't just textbook, notes and reading, but an array of interesting new facts and stimulating ideas. He has a very professional way of teaching, but has a witty and enjoyable sense of humor. Great guy.

Professor Tobienne is one of the best professors I have ever had at USF. His projects are fairly graded, his assignments are interesting, and the nature of the class promotes group communication in an online class which students would have felt isolated without it. I highly recommend you take Professional Writing Online with him.

Dr. Tobienne is very knowledgeable on all matters of literature. He recites critical analyses off of the top of his head, and is always there to answer questions. He offers challenging assignments, and you will walk away from his class having learned a great deal. Highly recommended.

Dr. Tobienne is an outstanding professor. Do not take this class expecting to skate. Do take it if you want to come away a better writer. Tough assignments with excellent feedback & input. Even in an online class. I wish all instructors were likeminded.

Hard but fun assignments!

This was by far one of the greatest classes I've taken at the University! The subject material was very interesting. Though the class was challenging you really get a lot out of it and Tobienne is a great professor who really has a passion for what he teaches. I highly recommend this class and plan on taking more classes of hid in the future.

I signed up for Lit of the Occult and got film studies... That REALLY irritated me. It made the class harder because I couldn't care less about cinematographic BS. I signed up for something else. Tobienne comes off as a fairly good guy all in all, a bit pedantic though. Can be quite vague. I did fine but I can easily see how others would struggle.

Not a walk in the park, but he does keep class time interesting. This man is a genius and has very high expectations. Quick response to emails and is helpful when you ask questions, but don't expect an easy A!

Prof. Tobienne is simply the smartest and most engaging professor at USF. His classes actually challenge and stimulate you into existence. Highly recommended!

A smart man who truly cares about the success of his students. Challenging, but not overwhelming. I highly recommend taking his class before you graduate.

Prof. Tobienne teaches the occult as more than a dark subject and uses both literature and film to get his points across. Expect to work hard in the course but it will pay off in the end! He might be a genius.

Professor Tobienne is one of the best professors I have had at this university. He is so helpful, so willing to work with his students, and is always quick to respond to anything you send him, which for me, is HUGE as far as online courses go. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to take this course.

This was a wonderful class taught by someone that is clearly smarter than most people. He will be difficult in his online classes but it will be worth it. Ensure you do the homework the day it is due.

Along with Professor Stanfield, Dr. Tobienne is one of the best professors I have had at USF SP. Responded very fast to my emails and was very intellectualy stimulating. He also stressed real MLA citations which will help me in all my other courses. Highly recommend Dr. Tobienne.

He is an extremely intelligent man, and one of the most knowledgeable professors that I have ever taken. I believe that I have seen a personal growth in my studies by taking him. I took his course last semester and really struggled. However, since then, I believe that his class have helped me grow as a reader, a writer, and a student.

Needs to realize it's an online class and that not everyday of the week students can get on and complete assignments. WE HAVE LIVES OUTSIDE THIS CLASS!!!!!

If you want to take a class where you will truly take more than you thought you would, take any class taught by Dr. Tobienne. He is extremely knowledgeable in literature and will make sure you are, too. Overall, nice guy and very helpful. You will always respond to e-mails and you can talk to him after class for any help. Definitely recommend!

Dr. Tobienne's drive is infectious! I am a stronger, smarter student. If you don't plan to work avoid this class! If on the other hand you want a real intellectual challenge then take Literature & Occult by Dr. Tobienne. He is a genius that actually cares for his students.

Literature of the Occult can be a dark subject however Dr. T makes it very enlightening. He genuinely cares about his students and knows most are capable beyond their abilities, which makes for a superior education instead of an average one.

This guy is intense, cute and possibly a little mad. I'm not sure if he is a genius but he sure as heck might be close! His writing style and video lectures made me pause several times. I loved, loved, loved his book: The Position of Magic is awesome!

He is incredibly intelligent and whether you want to or not you will learn in his class. There's no doubt he knows what he is talking about, so much so we have running joke that he's lived forever which was exacerbated by the fact we found a picture in a history book that was the spitting image of him. Start early on the paper or you';; regret it.

Dr. Tobienne is far and away the smartest but frenetic professor I have encountered so far. I am a double major in health sciences and the humanities. He is simply a walking event! Be careful to not miss an opportunity to hear this guy. His weakness, if I can admit this, is his sometimes inability to alter his expectations. I hope he lightens up :)

Dr. Tobienne's Professional Writing course is challenging. This was not my first choice but I was glad that I chose it. Good class, good professor.

Not that bad for a course that was considered difficult. I wouldn't say it was too hard but it also wasn't easy. It was a good intellectual course on an often misunderstood topic, the occult. His teaching style might be slightly difficult to follow but hey he does have the degree to back it up

I enjoyed this class! It actually lived up to the hype. Is still cannot get over how much we misinterpret the occult. And now, I'm not one of them. Thank you Dr. Tobienne. You're amazing!

VERY challenging class. Huge expectations for a summer course but I made it through with an A. Dr. Tobienne is extremely intelligent and expects a lot but he is also encouraging.

Dr. Tobienne is a tough grader who expects too much. This is not a cake-walk class.

This class made me look at everyone as a cultural monster. I wish it hadn't been online.

If you can organize your thoughts timely, then you should be ok. Keeping up with the work, and following directions will help you get through the class. The Professor did answer all emails and was encouraging. The class is a lot of work, but if you stay on task, you should be fine. You will also learn a few things about life.

At times his course is rigorous and the participation requirements leave you overwhelmed. However you will definitely learn a lot if you do everything! There are 4 papers that progressively get longer. Make sure you are ready to read the required book sections and watch all the lectures and videos. Read instructions carefully and plan ahead.

Although I would caution many who may not be passionate about writing, I would lightly recommend Tobienne to the intrepid student. His standards are high and you will have to match them for the grade, but with the pressure you try harder and can feel confident in teacher student communication. My biggest frustration with the class was the textbooks

This professor is great. He's very well educated, and his class is not exactly easy. He does a great job in making his expectations and goals clear, and I took him online. He's the type of professor that leaves you realizing that you learned something and it makes you feel like you accomplished something.

Amazing Professor and an amazing subject that allows you to express your opinions/views. It is a lot of work with weekly discussion posts and every month a paper is due, but the subject is easy to write about and the papers should come easy this comes from a person that struggles with reading and writing, however the subject is matter is catching.

He's definitely one of the most educated professors I've ever had. Very nice and allows his students to submit their outlines to his email for help. The hardest part of this class was the 10 page paper at the end. But I did enjoy the movies and readings. If you're a fan of the horror genre and need to take a Lit class, this one's for you!

This professor is passionate and well organized. His course is content heavy and you have to work hard for a good grade, but isn't that what college is about? If you take this course you will learn a lot about the Occult. I think that it was money well spent for a required course and I really know what the Occult is now!

I took this course over the Summer and it solidified my feeling that I should be in Literature instead of PWRT. I loved all the text assigned and even though the work was intense, it was extremely rewarding. I am actually using one of the papers I wrote for this class as my writing sample for my Master's application into the English Lit program.

He will challenge you and your writing abilities so be ready. Make sure you do the weekly discussion posts on time because thats your attendance.

Amazing class that will change the paradigms through which you currently see and experience the world. Be ready to delve into the esoteric points of understanding our what our world and cultures within using the monstrous as your pivot. This class is for the serious reader, writer and philosopher.

Possibly one of the best classes ive taken. Exceptional node to the esoteric knowledge in a place where you would expect to find it, film. With the already extravagant journey you embark on discovering and understanding the occult, Professor Tobienne guides with ease on topics not naturally flourishing with public endearment. Please advanced class

This class changed my life! Dr. Tobienne is the best professor at USF. If you really want to learn and grow, then take this class. I will never be able to see the world the same again.

Your pal, Josh of IA