He grades very hard, but when you are in his class, you stay awak and don't mind putting forst effort because he makes you want to work for him.

Professor Ryan has been my favorite at PCC (half way through) so far. He is not the easiest professor there, but he is good enough that you don't mind doing the extra work. Classes were discussion oriented and interesting. I would recommend anyone taking Comp I/II or Intro to Lit to take professor Ryan.

Hard, but interesting

He doesn't take crap from his students. He is very clear in what he wants. Take his classes if you want good education. If you really don't like being a student, then don't waste ryan's time and take his class.

Mr. Ryan is a good teacher. He is not that easy , you actually have to read each story and pay attention to detail to pass his quizes. He explains everything very well though. Overall he makes Literature interesting.

I cant begin to tell you how much I loved his class. Mr. Ryan, is a teacher that makes you want to learn. I took him for Literature, and during the semester he had created in me a love for literature again, something that I had not felt for a long time. I was at the library a few times a week getting books that he would recommend. I did feel th

Ryan is by far the best professor at PCC. He makes the course extremely interesting. I always looked forward to going to class. Reading the stories and novel is a MUST, and so is paying attention to (and studying) his lectures and PowerPoints. If you do this, then you're good to go. Highly recommended!

Wonderful teacher!!

Ryan was a good professor who did like to ramble on about useless info , but he keeps you interested and if you read the stories in depth and pay attention to what they mean then you will be ok , i made a b and yes it was hard but we did learn alot about literature , if you apply yourself and want to learn then he is a good teacher for you

I took him for Comp II and LIT. His class is fairly difficult, you have to pay attention and do your homework. You have to write a lot of papers in both of the classes. However, he makes class interesting and when your there you actually learn something. I would recommend this class to anyone who doesn't mind doing some work and wants to learn.

He's very interesting and def jokes a lot. All the readings that we do, he explains so well that it grabs your attention.

Truly a inspiration. I had him for Intro to Lit and Comp II. I certainly recommend him. Although difficult, his class is worth it. Since Comp II is the most important college class a student will ever take, I suggest all students at least have Ryan for this one.

I LOVED his lectures. I took him for summer A and he was clear on everything he taught. Although he grades his essay very thoroughly. Oh and he dropped 2 of our quizzes.

Ryan is an amazing professor. The only struggle that i had in his class is his grading of essays.

Grades essays with an iron fist, I had one essay that was a B the rest where C?s. I had gotten an A in Comp one and got a C in this class. If you can find another professor that grades a little nicer than do it. As a teacher he is not bad just grades hard. Be Warned!

Grades essays pretty hard but a good teacher. Have him for LIT 1000 and I like the course.

He is super funny in his lectures and you do work, but his explanations are eye-opening. I took him for Summer A and passed with an A. He really is a good professor. He'll help you whenever you need it. Lectures are HILARIOUS!!

Great professor, took him in the summer term.

Do the papers, and study for the test, even the last one because you will drop a whole letter grade if you fail a test

Grades papers hard. This is not an easy A class, however you will learn a lot. Definitely helped me learn how to write better papers. Listen to his directions in class! I liked that he kept the class interesting and always had us write about current events.

He grades tough but not on an opinionated basis. I made A's in his ENC and LIT classes. Often, teachers grade too easy and when you walk into Prof. Ryan's class and are shocked by low grades, just know that your easy A teachers only provided you a huge disservice. College is about aquiring new skill sets and techniques..not have your hand held.

Great guy and soo funny! He has a way of teaching that is so intriguing. When he tells stories you are drawn in by the beauty of his voice and how he keeps you in suspence. He also keeps it interesting and open for discussion. Take him! He isn't that hard on grading...But the teachers that grade higher push you to do better and succeed.

Lectures are interesting and insightful and he picks great material. However, he's unnecessarily picky with his grading. He grades papers based on whether or not he would have written them the same way rather than whether or not the material is correct. He also slaps the same grade/comment on every paper; "Generally good work overall."

I took him before when I was an idiot 21-year-old who just wanted to goof off and failed. 6 years later, I got an A in his class because I took notes, paid attention, and did assignments according to the directions. It wasn't hard to do. He is tough on students because they need it. Thoroughly enjoyed this class and learned a LOT.

Prof Ryan is by far the best English teacher I have had. He makes class fun and interesting. His quizzes are straight from the stories you read in the text. Although, his exams will make you question yourself. I would def recommend Ryan.

I had Ryan for Comp 2, and I must say he's a pretty cool teacher. He was really funny to our class and we all had an open mind. Sometimes, I felt excited to attend his class. Yes, he grades tough, but I think if you're on his good side, he'll let you slide. I deserved a D in that class, but passed with a C+.

Prof Ryan is incredibly funny, amusing and thought provoking! Lit class came alive (at 7:30 AM!) and it was worth getting up early. I will say, however, that he grades on a very, very tough scale. Pay attention to details!!

Great teacher great man that is full of great understanding and knowledge. Just go to class and listen to what he said to say and you will pass and take note *sparknotes*

I loved Professor Ryan! You can tell he loves what he does, and I actually enjoyed coming to class! If you are looking for an easy A don't take him, but if you want to actually learn something than I would suggest him.

Professor Jude is a great teacher , I'm sure I will pass this class with an A. He gives a quiz the beginning of every class but long as you read the short story prior to class you'll be fine. His test are complicated but once again if you read all the material you'll be fine .

Jude Ryan Is a very spirited person whom makes sure you understand the assignments he has given. His lectures are very helpful and has great clarity. I highly recommend taking him. Jude Ryan does give pop quizzes at the beginning of each class, and if you are late and do not have an excuse you will not be able to take the quiz.

It was such a joy to take this class. I loved listening to his lectures and stories. He's hilarious and always keeps class interesting with discussions and debates throughout. Our only homework was reading the short stories and he gives a quiz on it at the beginning of class. And there's only two research papers to do. Take this class!

Professor Ryan cares about his students. He expects participation, and if you seem reserved he will try to get you to come out of your shell. He does assign a lot of reading and while I did well in this class a lot of people struggled. If I could, I would have taken him again. one of my favorites.

Professor Ryan was great! One of the few college classes I have taken where I'm actually engaged in the lectures and not falling asleep. All you need to do to pass this class is read, because he quizzes over the reading each week and take some notes. Only assigns two papers and he gives you plenty of time to get them done. Would take again!

For every reading there is a quiz and it's fill in the blank so it is difficult. It's hard to make an A, but overall good course. 7/10.

Funny lectures. Readings to do before every class and quick quiz on the readings (he drops the 2 lowest quiz grades). 2 papers for the semester. If you do everything and are right on the line of the next letter grade, he will usually bump it up for you. Super nice and approachable. Definitely would recommend for an easy A in LIT1000.

Professor Ryan is passionate about English and is an excellent choice for ENC1102. We wrote a lot of essays but he gave us a week to write each one and they were all on varying topics and involved us executing the skill he taught earlier in the week. His hand outs are excellent and the only way you will fail is by being lazy. Go to class.

Prof Ryan is a tough grader, but if you turn your paper in ahead of time he'll tell you how to fix it to get an A. He gives easy quizzes at the beginning of each class based on the reading, which add up if you ditch often but also bring your grade up tons if you do the reading. For the midterm/Final he gives you study guides with the answers.

He's an amazing professor, I've had him for both comp 2 and lit and he is definitely a tough grader but just submit your paper to smart thinking or go to the tlcc and you'll get an A. If you read, participate, and listen you'll do great. People think he grades based off of politics but really their usually just poorly written papers.

Not the teacher to take for an easy A. Very harsh grader, but he works with you if you put in the effort.

I love him!!! He is so amazing and really makes sure you understand the material. If you have any questions he will answer them outside of class. He takes his class and work very seriously. He is of the more liberal variety but if you disagree with I'm it won't affect your work (unless you're racist, then it will).

This professor is really amazing and interesting. He is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He cares if you are doing well and even if your not, he wants to help. The only thing I can say is, he runs over the allotted time for class almost everytime by about 5 minutes or so. When you are not just a student it can get frustrating.

I took him in 1994 and 95 (Literature and Enc1102. He doesn't appear to have changed one iota. I appreciated his candor and his tough grading. His lectures always spill over, yet I found them to be of some profit. Definitely of the liberal/academic sort. Overall he inspired me to become a better writer.

Straight to the point professor. Provides clear direction and solid feedback. Do your work and you'll pass.

Lectures were always interesting and the short stories were great selections that were intriguing. You get graded on quizzes for the short stories and everything, so be aware. The class was in depth on hidden messages or morals in plays, short stories, and books.

Professor Ryan loves what he does and it reflects upon his lectures. If you are serious about fine arts, reading, and writing or just mature and understanding, you are in for a real treat.

Get ready to laugh! Ryan was funny and taught the material well. Some may say he strayed off topic but his stories and comments relayed the same information from powerpoints in a funny manor.

Professor Ryan is a thorough, and overall really good professor. He does a good job keeping the lectures interesting by relating the material to more relevant topics. Make sure you use your time wisely when writing the essays, know how to cite a paper, and just read the sparknotes for the short story quizzes, especially for Barn Burning!

Quizzes on weekly reading every class, I always took notes about characters and symbolic things, that got me by. 12-14 quizzes, 5-10 questions each, he takes the best 10 to get a grade out of 100. 2 Essays, 4-6 pages not including works cited. Feedback on essays is minimal. No makeups for quizzes, be on time!! TAKE NOTES!!!

Brilliant. Lectures were always interesting, learned something new about stories Id read before. He makes you look at everything in a different light. Quizzes were fill in the blank and specific sometimes, so beware of those. We used the textbook all the time. Overall, Im glad I took his class.

I was very worried when I read other ratings, but this Professor is not that bad! I got 100% on a paper that I put together in two hours and the two lowest-scoring quizzes get removed from your grade. He does talk a lot about religion and politics, but who doesn't anymore? The lectures are made fun by his passion for the subject. Quizzes on reading

Don't mind all the negative reviews because they are simply not true. I took professor Ryan for both of my English classes and enjoyed it very much! Yes, he is nitpicky on your essays but he gives you a second chance to redo them if you submit them earlier. His advice helps improve my essays and is very accessible outside the classroom!

I was worried when I read the comments of all the students. English is not my first language and I was supper scared because of all the comments, but he was amazing. I usually don't write reviews for nobody, but I hope that if you are thinking on taking the ENC1102, take it with professor Ryan, he is a very good professor.

Professor Ryan is one of my favorite professors at Polk State. Yes, he is a tough grader. Yes, he will challenge your beliefs; however, if you listen to his instructions, participate in class, and work hard, you will enjoy his class. I had professor Ryan in Comp1102 and Lit1000 and I enjoyed both classes. Work hard and you will enjoy his class.

The Professor is funny, gave a quizes most of the times on tuesday of short storys assigned and then their woukd be discussions but they were good and there was only 2 easy papers to write and a question easy and the final exam was very easy based on the storys, I honestly could of gotten a B but I papers sucked other then that easy class.

I love Professor Ryan! Easily one of my favorite professors. His lectures are very funny and he is good at keeping students engaged. There are weekly tests on short stories/poems, which can be a little bit tricky. Make sure you pay attention to details.

I am not sure why he has such a low rating. I will agree that he is very biased on his own opinions though. He is actually a funny guy and if you do your work and show that you are trying, he is very helpful. A lot of writing in this class though. We used the text book once, waste of money tbh. Taking him again for LIT.

He is a tough grader but an amazing teacher, he makes classes really enjoyable and is really passionate about his lectures .

I would definitely take this class again! I learned a lot about English, especially since it's not my first language. he is very patient. His assignments are somewhat demanding, but he helps you a lot if you have questions, especially in person. He's always there to help with whatever you need. His quizzes were very short and simple.