He'll help you out with everything

coolest professor ever. He has an open mind, loves to lecture and has a passion for teaching this course. Course isnt difficult, just do the work...Highly recommended!

The class is very boring if you aren't into the topics, but he is a good teacher and the class is not too difficult.

Extremely passionate teacher! Cares about students, very empathetic, has a different approach to teaching English....

boring class if your not into literature. He's a dedicated liberal, but a nice guy. class is pretty easy. do the work and you'll pass no problem

Amazing teacher, yes a bit boring, but his class is easy and you walk away having learned a lot more than you were thinking. His tests are a piece of cake, and he allows a notecard. Loves his job, always passionate about what he does.

Luke is an awesome professor. You learn a lot if you listen in class and actually open up the book and read it, take notes, and visit him on his office hours. He's very helpful. If you slack you will pay.

great guy

Excellent teacher--witty, smart, and helpful. He knows his topics, and if you re willing to do the work, you can get an A. I've taken several of his courses--the HUM10 class has field trips and movies as well as literature.

Partered with another teacher for this class. He's ok in here, cause she controls him. He has a lot he knows, but often comes off as "above" others. Just listen, smile, nod and always agree with what he says, you'll be fine.

Sometimes vague, but overall a great dr. He is very open to different ideas and helps explains things so that you can come up with the conclusions instead of him pointing them out in front of you.

I couldn't get a straight answer to what he wanted in papers.Later,I realized it was because he wanted to leave things open to interpretation.He makes you work and has high standards,but I think thats important in a college level eng class. Good Teacher!

despite what everyone says, he is a good teacher. just read every chapter, and study 1-2 hours before the test (3 tests, just writing). oral presentations are fun. he will let you pass if you come to class. he is not that bad. i got an A. take him.

Understanding professor, intellectual, funny, & makes class fun. You actually don't moan & groan going to his class!! =)

the tests are easy. u have to do oral reports but i did one of mine on Pulp Fiction, how cool is that

smart, sweet, funny, quirky, knows everything

a lot of people complained about his class, but it's mainly because certain people didn't even pay attention or even try to be interested. the work is easy, he likes the idea of group work (as exemplified through group quizzes) and the in class essays are easy, or so i think. anyways, i got an A in his class without cracking open the book.

He has a Bad rep, but that's only b/c people dont like to put some effort in. If you just read, and pay some attention in class, you will be suprised at how easy it is! Plus you will actually remeber what you've learned! DOn't be scared

I had Prof. Luke a couple of years ago for both HUM 10A and HUM 10B. I am a math/science person and he helped me broaden my interests into art and literature and tie them in with what was happening in the world at the time. Another poster complained about HUM 10B...duh...it's an honors class. Expect a lot of work that will really challenge you.

This guy leads you into French art and Revolutionary facts through the back door. He makes you put together the dots and brings to life the artwork, arcitecure, and literature of the 14 century beautifully. My many trips to Italy made me enjoy this class even more, and helped me appreciate my travels even more. He presents an interesting paradox.

He is a terrific guy. His lesson instructions could be clearer. He gives students credit for just showing up! His assignments are easy, if you put forth some effort. He encourages and is really helpful. He has a passion for teaching which is felt when he lectures, which draws students in. Wish more teachers had his passion.

Terrific synthesis of dispirate topics, bringing together the art, literature and history of his subject with real excitement. His jokes are kind of dorky, but I appreciate that he's got a sense of humor, and is so helpful to students (especially if you attend office hours).

smart, funny, passionate -- Luke rocks

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I love Luke. Had a hard time at first, but went to his office hours and he was dying to help me. If you want to learn, take him - there are none better. But prepare to work for it, too! He is not the charity type so work is necessary. He can be hard to follow, but keep asking him the same question and he'll give you the answer you were looking for.

He is an incredible professor once you show him that your not the average cc student. Attendance is mandatory so make sure that your there. Careful because he always has pop quizes on the reading from the night before. He has a tendancy to be vague on what he wants but if you visit him during his office hours you honestly get the best insight.

If u r easy skate this isn't the teacher for u, HOWEVER I loved him, he has a passion for what he does. His everyday hmwk is easy if u put in a little effort, but his midterms are hard unless u understand the overall theme of the time period. Overall, he is a good guy who will help u if you ask, I have a hard time in school but he made it interesti

I had little to no interest in yoga before this class and now I love it. He makes it fun, interesting, and easy. You don't have to push yourself too hard but you always have the option of going a little further if you're ready. Highly recommended for anybody. =)

This guy is pretty cool. I think he genuinely cares about his students, and is into the topic himself, so he makes it interesting for thinking people. Don't take his class if you just want to not do any work though.

Such a brilliant instructor. I enjoy every minute in this class. The text book (Sayre) is great too

I LOVE THIS CLASS TOO

Luke is a very eloquent speaker with jokes only this old lady laughs at. No midterm and no final, but easy term project. Quizzes on chapters are easy/straight from book. Tests are essays on artwork and lit. learned in chapters. Not easy but not hard. You need the book in this class to pass. He lectures a lot, which sucks, but he is overall good.

Very encouraging professor who is a great appreciator of original thought. Is ambiguous to allow room for individual interpretations to be made. Intelligent and really cares about teaching. I had a great learning experience in his class. Reccommended, take ...only if you are interested in the subject. Slackers beware, humanities isn't for you.

Extremely helpful and encouraging teacher. He may run off on tangents habitually, but if you come to class, put a little effort in, and read the book, you are sure to get an A. And, if you pay attention, you might learn something, if not just about art, culture too.

Frailties: ambiguous expectations for in-class essay #1; relies on group-share model past its usefulness. Sweeteners: no PhD but has a legit M.A.; is an educated, caring man; demands thoughtful writing; respects students enough speak up when he hears bunk thinking; adores literature. Your chance to take an authentic prof over an ?easy A.?

Professor Luke is extremely influential,and got me to think out of the box while writing creatively. I would take him again in a heartbeat. If you don't take class seriously that's where the other ignorant comments come from. 8/14/2011

He's the easier grader between the two professors in Humanities 10A. Be sure to talk to him when you're asking something. He's a lot more understanding. As for the grades, just do welll on the 4 essays and you'll be fine. You can beautifully BS an essay and that'll be enough to get you an A/B.

Great professor. He is willing to help if asked. This is the kind of class for those who are proactive. You shouldn't have to be told to show up for class and do your work in college, he won't babysit. Go to his office hours, ask questions, and be on top of things and your reading and analyzation will improve tremendously!

Must attend class because there is no syllabus so if you miss a class you may miss an announcement of when something is do. Willing to sit down with you till you fully understand something, always willing to help and has lots of times for office hours. You must buy the book because the in class essays are open book. The quiz's are from spark notes!

Very easy professor only because he loves what he is teaching and therefore makes the class enjoyable! His quizs are taken from sparknotes so there is no reason to do bad. There were 6 essay, 3 in class and 3 take home. Plenty of room for improvement! You can easily get an A. Be sure to go to his office hours and show him your hard working. Take!

Very friendly professor, some people like to take advantage of how kind he is. He is very helpful and willing to look over essays before you turn them in. All quiz's are from sparknotes so you can study before you take them! Lets you rewrite papers and do a presentation instead of a 8 page term paper. If you don't do well you didn't try! TAKE!

they just dont make them like they used to, i found Luke to be by far one of the best teachers

Loved this professor. Honestly, his class strikes my interest compared to the rest. I had no interest going into humanities, but surprisingly his class relates to my English1b and soc 1 class. Take him, he's not difficult. He just wants you to connect the past to the present.

Prof. Luke's class is a lot of fun. All the tests (5) are in class essays, so there is a lot of writing. He is very helpful in his office hours. He is also very flexible if you miss a couple of days or a test day. You need the book because the first couple of tests are open book. But you could most likely print the plays if you wanted too

Professor Luke is a very kind man. His class is pretty easy, as long as you show up to class and ask questions, you will pass. MAKE SURE YOU ASK QUESTIONS IF SOMETHING IS NOT CLEAR THOUGH. If you don't ask, then it's on you. There is nothing but group projects, so start liking to work with others. Over all, good course and enjoyable Professor

Professor Luke was a very helpful professor. He will help you when you need it, and if something is unclear he will explain it to you, but make sure to ask. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. If you come to class, participate, and turn in your essaysonline grammar homework on time, you will do well. Great class!!

Loved taking his yoga class. As long as you go to every class except 2, you will receive an A.

I took his English 1A class. I found him to be personally a very interesting teacher. He doesn't give clear directions thats for sure. Meaning... you have to use critical thinking... in a class about critical thinking. Its a hard class thats for sure. So if you want a challenge, take his class.

I am still in his class, but he is an alright teacher. If you are lazy and bad at turning in homework, don't take his class. I was expecting worse but he is a nice guy. if you are unsure about homework, you have to ask, and do all of the online hw! He respects you if he sees that you are trying. try sitting towards the front so he gets to know you.

Really not sure as to why Professor Luke does not have a higher rating. He is very clear in the essay syllabus, and gives good feedback. If you show him that you are actually wanting to learn the material taught in class, and not distracting others, you will do well. The midterm was an in class on demand essay which he prepares you for weeks prior.

Hes a great teacher that cares about the well being of his students. Make sure you sit in the front, if he knows you he'll be more lenient when grading. Be prepared for his turbo weird personality, and for his long never ending lectures about nothing. I enjoyed him as a teacher once I got to know him.

I had the honor of being in several of Professor Luke's class over 20 years ago. He is one of the most influential mentors I've ever had. He held me to the highest expectations, pushing me to truly learn. I have since become a teacher, and I hope to impart onto my students at least a small fraction of the wonder he shared with me.

I took Gary Luke's class in 2017. Like the others have said, he likes it when you participate! He seems very fixated on politics and has a quirky personality, but that is pretty typical of professors. He really liked putting us into groups and he was very helpful if you asked a question. Just do the work and you will pass!