Straight forward lecture class. His papers and exams are extremely fair. Pretty easy to get an A if you follow his instructions and pay attention to his lectures.

he's very straightforward and an easy A if you follow all his instructions! Take good notes, and know all the terms, characters, and in general when he speaks write everything down! there is no need to read all the books, he explains everything!

LOVED Dr. Salemi! i took him for two semesters! this guy rules, amazing lectures, i never knew humanities could be so engaging. this class is an easy A if you show up and pay attention, and believe me, you will enjoy it. my favorite class freshman year.

Really interesting guy. Explains everything and is a great storyteller. Has a good sense of humor, too. I strongly recommend this professor.

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hands down, the best professor at nyu. a very entertaining storyteller, dr. salemi brings the material to life. he will burst out with various languages to everyone's amazement and the occasional ghost story, and offers an endless well of information.

amazing professor! ask him about the ghosts in italy.

always made sure that his students knew the material they were studying

By far the greatest teacher i've had in my life. Explains everything so incredibly well and makes every material interesting. Its a shame he doesnt teach more classes. If you get anything less than an A in this class there is def something wrong with you!

He is an amazing professor. You will always be entertained in this class. He makes the most boring works interesting. You don't have to read the books, just pay attention in class. Fairly easy grader.

He's a walking/talking Sparknotes. Pay attention in his class and you have all the notes you'll need for your papers, midterm and final. The only drawback is the 8am start time, but it's worth it nonetheless.

You honestly can not read a single book and get an A, if you choose that path. He is a very learned man, and you can tell. Sometimes boring, but it is pretty rare. I recommend him if you don't want to read all the time.

Salemi is a great professor. You really don't need to buy any of the books, since he truely is like Sparknotes. If you come to every class and take notes, you'll get a good grade. He does have weird things for his papers, like having ur paper EXACTLY 4 Pages, not one line less or one line more.

He's the smartest professor I've ever had. He's not very engaging but at 8am thats fine! He knows everything about ancient literature and he can make it quite interesting. Take him if you can!

This man is amazing - the dream professor. The entire class is him telling every story you read, with every necessary detail. And it's NOT boring, even at 8 AM I NEVER fell asleep during his class; he's laid back, only makes you write two papers at most and that's it.You don't have to read one book

Dr. Salemi is the man! Dry, but hilarious and sometimes outrageous. Go to class just to hear him speak. He also tells you everything you need to know for papers and exams, so it's in your interest to show up.

you don't have to read the books and can still get an A (it's just about avoiding his pet peeves). if you can stand 8am, take it.

Dr. Salemi has been my absolute favorite teacher throughout the 4 years that ive been at NYU. he is simply a fascinating man. i would love to be able to sit in on his classes just to be able to listen to him speak. DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO GET INTO THIS CLASS.

I used to hate history before I took this class. Now I love it! Salemi is an amazing teacher who spells out everything you read. He is hilarious, especially when he curses, and it is impossible to do badly in this class if you show up. It's a pleasure to experience such exciting, entertaining lectures. I would highly recommend him!

What an awesome prof! I learned so much in his class. He is able to teach well, but cut out all of the BS gsp work. Just take lots of notes in class, and it's a guaranteed A. He makes otherwise boring reading really interesting through historical context and great anectodes. Sometimes boring, with bursts of hilariousness. I am def. taking him again

i had him on my 1st year at nyu for 2 semesters - he is amazing- i love him n to this day compare all my teachers to him. he's fun, entertaining and incredibly intellegent. lays out all the things you need to do in the class, organized, fair grader, tell you all the stuff that's in the exams. even the pain of waking up at 7:30 is worth to have him

he is an amazing prof. he explains every book in detail so you don have to read anything at all and all his papers are easy and as long as you follow his instruction exaactly you'll get an A. easy A class

This guy is one of the best teachers you will ever come across. He's random bursts of curses and humor can make even his 8 ocklock class a fun one. It's also very easy as long as you take notes and show up.

Salemi is amazing. He gives you two papers, a midterm, and a final. The midterm is directly from the notes, and the two papers are super easy (no introduction, no conclusion, no citing, plus for originality). He goes over the readings thoroughly the day they are due, so it's not even that necessary to do them.

Excellent professor. Just show up to class and He'll tell you what you need to know for the tests.

This is the best culture II teacher there is, bar none. The man is mad funny, interesting, and has clear, concise easy to follow lectures. Just come to every class prepared and you will have a great grade.

Excellent professor, made you want to learn the material and always somehow made it interesting. Curses a lot and sometimes bursts out doing something incredibly strange. Broke my heart when I couldn't get the part two of his class, he's in very high demand despite his 8 o'clock classes

He is a great prof. If you don't get an A, someone needs to stay in GSP for two more years.

A cool guy; work is reasonable and if you want, you don't really have to read the texts b/c his lectures are so in depth. can get a little boring and he sweats a bit, but he can be entertaining. Watch out though; some of the stuff he said didn't agree with what the textbook said.

great teacher....you really don't have to read because his lectures are better than sparknotes...so just come to class and u will be good...a bit of a BSer....some of the stuff he says i dont believe but hes ok....def take him for an easy A

Nice guy. Funny and profane statements. However, I gave him a 3 for easiness because he takes off on papers for weird things. Like he didn't like this girl's title so he gave her a B. I discussed my ideas with him and he said they were good, but when he graded it, he lowered my grade because he I didn't like my ideas. Easy exams; re-read notes.

Salemi gives you notes that are so thorough. Go to class everyday and you will get every material. The tests are pretty easy since the questions are all from the notes. BUT he takes off A LOT of points for the most random reasons. Beware of it.

Hey dude below me, can you give me a specific example and what grade did you get on your essays? and Midterm?

If u can get your ass out of bed at 7:45, take him. Easy A + Countless hilarious obscenities. To the dudes who complain abt his essay rules: He tells you the essay title beforehand, so how dumb can you be to change what he said and then complain about getting a B?? There are few, if any, like Salemi at NYU. You wont regret taking him- Nuf said!

The most amazing prof i had at nyu. Crystal clear and you dont have to even buy the books that he lists. Just be in class every time and write everything he says - then it is an easy A

Funny, Straight to the point. Doesn't mess around. At the beginning of the semester he always says there are two essay but always cancels the second one.Really worth the 8am.

all you have to do is take notes & attend. no reading, one simple essay, and a midterm/final. easiest A i ever got while still learning the material well.

Very easy class, difficult to get anything but an A.

Salemi is amazing. One short paper, and two easy midterms. His class requires no participation. He really has a way of making subject material interesting. Definitely recommend this teacher!

Great professor! Takes attendance the first half of the semester but stops after the midterm. 1 paper and a midterm and final, as long as you take decent notes you're good. DO NOT buy the books they are not necessary! I got an A in the class and am lucky enough to have him next semester. He's an easy professor and hilarious too!

HE IS SUPER AMAZING. LOVE THIS GUY! You will be INTERESTED to learn and listen to what he has to say. Easy CLASS and EASY A. Had him for two semesters and loved him SO MUCH. Do NOT buy the books. Just pay attention and take great notes. 1 paper and midterm and final. Midterm and Final are super easy. I got a 98 on one midterm and 100 on the other!

He's funny & easy. He's a GREAT teacher and you will actually learn, even though you don't have to read the book. His lectures are so detailed all you have to do is show up to class and take notes. If you can't get yourself up at 8 am DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. SERIOUSLY. Kids failed because they didn't make it to class even if they did the readings.

He himself said that unless you don't show up to class, it'll be hard to get anything but an A. He gives extremely detailed lectures so there's no need to buy the books. The tests (midterm and final, nothing else) and papers he assigns are very easy. No participation required. The only downside is that he solely teaches 8AM classes.

TAKE HIS CLASS, OMG. JUST TAKE IT. He probably won't remember your name by the time it's over but he is really detailed during his lessons and sometimes, pretty funny. His tests are not too bad either, as long as you take the time to study what he tells you. Not too many papers, and he's not a hard grader on them. It's just.. such a great class.

Professor Salemi is awesome! If you want the easy A, he is definitely worth the 8 AM! Just take notes and listen to his instructions and there is absolutely no reason to not do well. He makes the subject interesting!

Very easy and tells you exactly what he wants you to do. Very specific with what he wants, if you do it you will get an A. He stops checking attendance after the midterm. DON'T TAKE HIM IF YOU CANNOT GET UP TO BE THERE AT 8 AM!!!

I don't understand why he's still an adjunct professor. He is so smart and really, really knows so many words. He dresses like a british dandy, as we discussed in sf1. Don't miss taking him. He's the best I've ever had in LS.

This is by far the easiest class you will take, but you learn a lot. Basically a guaranteed A. He goes fast, just write down everything he says and you will be fine for the midterm and final. I barely had to study. Always says there will be 3 papers, but he canceled the last 2 and is an extremely easy grader. Don't buy the books. Not worth it.

LOVE SALEMI AND HIS GREEN BERET. I usually don't believe that taking the easy way is the best way, but in this case I agree. Don't buy the books. All you have to do is show up to class and listen to stories. Salemi is a master storyteller and he loves cussing and talking about sex. He is hilarious and you will learn alot in his class with no work.

This class is perfect because it is an easy A but you still learn a lot. Worth the 8 am.

Take him if you can his class is interesting and he makes it funny at times. It is strictly lecture but worth the 8am. He is concise and to the point. His papers and tests are fairly easy and as long as you show up to class you should be fine. Taking him again for CFII

This must be the best professor in Liberal Studies in NYU. Never taking attendance after midterm. Cancel one of two papers of a whole semester. No quizzes or presentations. Take notes every class and you can get an easy A.

Professor Salemi is very knowledgeable in the areas of study. If you show up on time and take notes, you will get an easy A, but the catch is all his lectures are at 8 am. He is funny at times but gives long lecture. Take notes don't fall asleep and he is basically giving you all the info u need for the mid term and the final. Excellent teacher

Professor Salemi is an awesome professor. He knows a lot about history and his lectures always kept me engaged. I'm not a morning person, but he made my 8am class something I looked forward to. I learned so much from him and his tests and papers were fair. I definitely recommend taking his class! I had him for CF I and II and wish he taught III.

Great professor. If you're looking for an easy A and an education he is the man. Very clear cut in what he wants. 2 tests, and 2 essays; second essay was cancelled. 8 am lectures that describe every detail of the book, don't buy the books.

Best professor ever! Made me genuinely want to go to his 8am classes. He is so clear about exams its hard to not to do well. No need to even buy the books or do any of the readings. He's just a really nice guy and a great teacher and if his classes weren't so early they would fill up even faster! IF YOU CAN TAKE HIM THEN DO YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

He is a great professor and his lectures are very informative. There's no need to read the books because his lectures are basically telling stories in those books . Go to his lectures and write down everything he says you'll get an A.

Joseph Salemi is an awesome professor for an easy A.

Professor Salemi is one of the best in NYU. His lectures are very informative and detailed. The exams aren't hard and he only gives two papers this semester. Go to the lectures at 8 am and then take your notes, and you'll be fine on your exams and papers.

Professor Salemi makes you inspired even in a 8am class. I read a lot of amazing classic books when I took his class. He is insightful and knows a lot about his stuff. Do go to the class and you will learn a lot.

He is the best. Just take him.

Worth an 8am class. Easiest class ever. Amazing lectures. You don't have to read because he literally explains the text to you in class. Know what the books are talking about and you get an A. He takes attendance every time so you do have to show up.

He is the BEST in LS. Two papers and two exams per semester. You barely need to read the books since he explains everything clearly in class. Definitely worth 8 am. Take him if you can!

Great professor. Learned a lot.

Salemi is a great professor. His lectures are rarely boring, even when the material is quite mundane. You will learn a lot. Never need to read the books, just come and take notes. Only one essay, a midterm, and a final exam, all of which are incredibly easy and you barely have to study for them. Definitely worth an 8 AM.

Salemi is one of the most knowledgeable, well-prepared professors I've ever had. His lectures are amazing and he is willing to help you if you need further clarification on anything. He's a great guy and an even better professor. Worth the 8 AM (I think he has other classes as well though).

Salemi is the BEST professor in Liberal Studies. You do not even have to read because all his lectures consist of are synopsizes of what you were supposed to read. You do not have to show up to class, but I would only because he tells you exactly what he will test you on and what you need to know. HE IS AMAZING.

Really easy professor, worth the 8AM. Tells you exactly what you needa know and for when. He stops checking attendance after a certain date. He hits you with a lotta info, but you don't needa know most tbh. He's better than spark notes. You don't needa read much because he summaries exactly what you needa know the next class. Overall great Prof.

Great professor, show up to class and take notes and you'll pass with an A

Really funny guy. Didn't think I'd like him at first but he's my favorite prof so far. Just show up to class, you don't have to read. He is literally walking, talking Sparknotes in the form of a native New Yorker. His lectures are so funny that it makes the 8AM entertaining. Gives you all the q's for the midterm and final. You won't regret it.

His class mainly lectures so if you don't like it for 8 am this is not for you. He's upfront about what's on the test. He's hilarious and you basically don't have to read bc he summarizes the reading again in class anyways! There's only two paper and one midterm and final. Easy A and def would take him again. Doesn't require doctor note for absence

simply the professor best ever. trust me, he is the one you should go for.

There is no hw / reading and you dont even need to go to lectures if you can get notes from your friends before the exam. the one essay is easy to write and he gives high grades for everyone.

Professor Salemi is the reason why you attend the LSP. Make sure you go to the class and sign up for attendance. My session was at 8 AM, so I missed 2-3 classes but it was all fine. He basically would tell you all the details in the books. Felt like a Book Club. Extremely helpful! Follow the material he gives out before exam and you will make an A.

Dr Salemi is a saint. He is the best teacher Ive ever had in my life. Hes course is so incredibly easy to get an A on, and Ive learned more from him than all the other lsp cores combined. He seemed old fashioned but is actually extremely funny at times. Hes lectures are incredibly informative, and you can tell he knows everything. So sad no cf3

8AM class and mandatory, but definitely worth it. Class is just him talking about the reading, but he tells us and writes on the board what's important. A lot of short books to buy, but they're not necessary because Prof summarizes them (I bought them and read through most tho). Easy A, super nice guy.

The best CF Professor in Liberal Studies you can choose. All you have to do is bringing your notebook or iPad, sitting in the class at 8:00 am, listening to his relaxing, fascinating lectures, and taking some notes. He makes those boring myths and ancient literature simple and easy to learn. Exams are just to memorize some key terms in the class.

Soooo worth the 8 am. Probably my favorite class; I've never been into this particular topic but Professor Salemi made it so much easier to digest and enjoy! Take him if you can!!!

Great prof honestly. I had asynch class during covid and his class is a favorite bc I know its easy. His essays are super short and he sends emails with reading summaries !

It's not possible to get a B+ in his class.