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This guys knows everything about everything! A lot of work. You need to memorize artwork. I loves to call on random people in class, so don't sleep! Don't plan on slacking in this class.

Good teacher, he really helps you to understand the stuff. Homework sheets due every class, but they're pretty easy and they & his study sheets really help with the tests. Be prepared for a corny sense of humor though, he laughs at his own jokes.

Gives too many assignments (internet, readings, papers, tests). Somewhat ambiguous with questions (open to interpretation), however, he is always precise in his answere. Tests are too long. Extremely knowledgable and helpful.

Tests way too long, but he knows his stuff. I would recommend him

This man knows a lot about his field. He gives a great deal of information. When you have finished this class, you will definitely know more than when you started! Be prepared to read and discuss the material. He has an adult sense of humor.

He knows his stuff! Your grade is a direct result of how much you effort put into the class. If you don't understand something, ask! Definitely worth taking this professor.

Great Prof. Worthwhile to take his class, but he gives a lot of material. This man knows tons of stuff and thinks you should too. Watch out for the corny jokes.

Hooray for Prof. Alvarez! Finally a real college course in this rinky-dink backwater dump. I am so glad we got to read The Odyssey and Ulysses with an expert, and the characters seem so real.

Have taken this professor over 3 times. Gotten frustrated many times but it all pays off. He's a great teacher and is very passionate about what he is teaching. Always great for a conversation outside of class. Gives a lot of work but it is worth it

Bizarre acting and unorganized. Gives a tremendous amount of work and has intelligible handwriting. However, he is extremely knowledgeable and a fair grader. It's a riot watching him continually trip over the electrical cord for the overhead projector.

At first it was rough adjusting to him teaching style. He lectures a lot but you get used to him. Its a good class and hes a very knowledgeable teacher always willing to help.

Lectures FOR A LONG TIME and there's always an assignment due. But the class is manageable. Just do the work and you should be fine. Gives a lot of extra credit too.

Alvares is a great Ancient Greek teacher. He articulates the lessons very well and is very concerned with the interest of the students.He makes sure you learn,so its not like he lets you slack off,which you shouldnt, he wants you to learn.As long as you do the assignments and study its an easy class

Totally eccentric, but this is without a doubt the most brilliant man on the face of the Earth. I stand in awe. 'Nuff said.

GREAT CLASS!!! One of my favorites at MSU...I suggest to take Dr. Alvares' class only if you are very interested because he is not easy, but still awesome!!!

Big on lectures which can sometimes be boring, but knowledgable on subjects he's teaching. Almost always have questions due, but gives extra credit, asks you questions in class so make sure you read. 3-4 tests, mid-term, final, and paper, gives you study guides for everything, and helpful.

ok, but boring

He expects a lot from you, but I found his very knowledgeable about his subject area. He does try to be funny and sometimes it works...sometimes not. I would take him again if I had to do it all over again. If you have this class...organize study groups

okie lhe loves his subject but should realize that alot of us are there to finish a Gen-ed requirement. Not to be blunt but Coooooome On 6 hours of reading after each session. Too much work too too much. However, the work was easy and he's not a tough grader.

This guy is very passoniate about the material he teaches. He gives lots of assignments, but a majority of it is pretty easy. His tests are pretty straight forward and come from the lecture. If your not into doing work, or attending class, you won't do good in his class. Lots of work, but definately tolerable.

Troy & the Trojan war was a very boring class to take at 830am. Prof. was nice & knowlegeable about the subject. Lots to read, but most is on sparknotes & works just as well as the books. Homework is easy, and the same homework questions are used for the tests. Id reccomend it, if you need to take a GNHU.

Its hard to fail his class. Gives you a lot of homework, but its easy. Fair grader. His test comes from his lecture and homework

I honestly liked this class a lot. -Lots- of homework-, but I think it really helps you understand the subject well. He is extremely passionate about this subject and is very knowledgable. Tests arnt really hard, mostly come from homework and lectures, and he is an easy grader. I definitaly recommend this professor.

Good guy. He's really passionate about what he teaches and is really animated. There is A LOT of work though, so if you aren't up for a challenge don't take him. I learned a lot from his class, but I worked really hard. I would recommend him to people who really want to learn.

prof is very knowledgeable and helpful. gives A LOT of work... but a lot of extra credit as well. he is kind of creepy, but I dont think he means to be. overall a good good teacher. you will come out of his class with a lot of knowledge and i recommend taking his class.

very knowledgeable man kind of cooky and makes jokes that only he really finds funny but just laugh with him anyway. lots of work its all found in the book.He also calls on you alot in class so be prepared also turn ur cell phones off i've seen him go crazy in my class one day..pretty bad. If you do the work easy A.

Very intense class. Professor assigns A LOT of homework, everyday in fact. A LOT of extra credit. Most of the homework is busywork, not much of the info sticks. Very weird teacher, assumes everyone is a Classics expert like himself. Asks questions assuming students know the bible front to back. Fell asleep in class a lot, just do the homework.

Pretty hard class. Lots of info. You really need to attend class and do the homework do get an A. Homwork every week that doesn't take to long. MIdterm, FInal and a paper.

You'll fall asleep at least 2 times in one session. *IF you procrastinate, You'll die from all the homework. Easy B HARD A. He makes you participate. Don't say anything stupid cas he'll make fun of you. All the tests and midterm were take home exams. Final=easy, just do the review packet. Take if you're interested in mythology. I loved this class.

Dr. Alvares' class material is advanced yet interesting. He's hilarious, occasionally breaking out into song - loves telling slightly stupid jokes. Homework about once a week, it's a long packet but when you have the tests you'll get an easy A. If you're looking to avoid homework, don't go to college. VERY easy grader though. 3 tests & final.

He's goofy, overly excited about his field, but his enthusiasm made the class more interesting for me and he's a sweet guy and tries to make class funny. Gives homework packets each week, just read the books (or read Sparknotes), do the HWs, make the BB posts, be prepared to talk in class, and study for the quizzes. Ex-credit is offered too!

Very nice and caring professor, however the workload is quite ridiculous. He took his hybrid course way to seriously and assigned atleast 3 - 40 question assignments a week. Always answers emails, and always willing to help. If this class is a requirement take his regular class and you will learn alot (avoid hybrid course) !

This is definitely a class to consider taking. I am taking the online, winter session. The video lectures are very helpful-Just be sure to take good notes, and you should be able to do well on homework and tests. Plus, each assignment offers extra credit, too!

Nice guy. Easy class. Assigns a lot of stuff, but that's cuz he wants everyone to get an A. I missed 4-5 assignments, saw him regularly, and attended class. Got an A.

Do not take this professor! He's a nice guy, with a great enthusiasm for the course, but gives the most absurd amount of work- readings, graded in-class assignments, videos, powerpoints, homework... ridiculous. For a gen ed, this class is definitely not worth it.

Too much information to digest. Style of teaching online and in class is not effective...Too much homework, could not retain most of the info. In Class he was Great, excellent explainations and teaching...

Very helpful professor who just wants to see you graduate. Plenty of work to keep you busy, online postings, readings, TONS of homeworks, a few papers and the final paper with a video to go with it. Mid term was based on the readings. He is a funny guy and is easy to talk to, like I said, he is there to help. Don't let the workload scare you.

I had Professor Alvares for an online class. Cool dude! You have to keep up with all the work but it wasn't impossible. If you fall behind you can catch up. I recommend him because he does care about you as a student even though you don't see him face to face.

He actually wasn't that bad! He was super kind and gave me extra days to finish my homework. I took this as an online summer course though, so everything in a semester was pushed into 4 weeks (very tedious). He gives way too many assignments, but as along as you stay on top of scheduling, you'll be fine. I learned a lot too in those 4 weeks!