he seems to be more interested in actually getting students to think and come away from the class having gained something besides a credit requirement.which is great.hes also pretty under-standing and flexible,but expects quality work.i recommend him.

He can become wordy and verbose at times, which may lose you when he is trying to explain something. He is a very intelligent man with a lot of information to give along with challenging new ways to think. His heart is in the right place.

Frank is the best. Perfect blend of having to work for grade, but getting high mark is easily attainable. Does not give grades away. and is challenging. Gives many chances to enhance grade Very pleasant laidback teaching style.

I agree with everyone above. Prof. Frank is very concerned about student LEARNING. He is not interested in schooling any student, rather he likes his students to THINK and ANALYZE without simply being handed/ given information.Give your brain a challenge

very good at teaching. He is very helpful and is willing to extend himself to help you learn in any area that you are studying.

If you want an easy grade look again. This class is very challenging. He has a vast vocabulary and shows it which has lost me many times. I remember reading the esssay question time and time again. OK overall.

Tough class but very fair in terms of grading and extra credit. He is big on discussions and questions. The positive thing about him is that he makes himself available after class in a very approachable way.

This is one tough professor. However, at the end of his course you will have acquired tremendous insight and knowlede about the subject. He is not just an English teacher, he throws in politics, history philosophy, international and other valuable info.

very challenging but you will learn a lot from him...

Awwwwwessssoommmme coool, fun, and life changing teacher

He's a great professor but you have to work hard to excel in the class. Many are intimidated by him since he's very intelligent, but if you take notes in class and listens to what he says, you'll do well.

He is a great professor. He is very verbose but don't let that intimidate u. He expects a lot. Pay attention to what you right and don't simply use your opinion make sure u have factual evidence to back up your comments. His tests are easy if u read the books and pay attention in class. U'll learn!!

The class was very challenging, but you learn a lot. The professor is helpful and the class is interesting. You need to work a lot though.

A very hard professor in terms of expectations (thoughts in papers & HW). He challenges you to expand the way you are used to thinking, but does not try and change your beliefs. A very fun class, a man with insight on EVERYTHING. Not a class you just go to and sit for about 2 hours and feel bored. Only thing, u will have at least 2 5pg papers.

Although he is not the easiest professor at Baruch, he is certainly one of the best. His essays let you be creative and he gives very clear directions. He will challenge you. His class is definitely not for the weak. He is very helpful and always willing to help. If you're looking for an English professor who's worth taking then look no further.

Simply one of the best eng. profs...Very challenging but you won't regret taking the course...Also, he's very helpful in many ways...=)

A very hard and demanded professor with highly expectations,

He is very hard and the toughest grader I've yet to have. He assigns a lot of reading. Most of the class is getting poor grades because the answers we give are never good enough for him. For most of the hw we don’t even get credit although we may have spent several hours preparing it. But you do learn a lot from him, he is a very smart professor.

you dont know**** about literature before taking him. he is a wonderful teacher and demands time and effort from each student, but is helpful if you need it. not an easy class, but worth it.

He's very critical. You have to justify your response with real good evidence, or else you will get bad grades. Lots of reading is assigned. But he's a very smart guy, you will admire him!

Excellent teacher. If you want to actually learn you should take him. It's not an easy class. If he thinks he has enough grades to judge you by he drops the final essay.

He is a great english professor. He pushes you to doing what he know you're capable of doing. He loves to challenge his class. If you want to work hard for your english grade, while inproving your writting take him. If your looking for an easy A forget about it. I received a B+ and I deserved it.

He is a very challenging professor.The essays he gives and test were very hard since he is very arrogant in what he expects from you.The only good thing is that he keeps you on your feet and only wants to keep you thinking like him by reading b/w the lines. Just pay him a visit if you having trouble, that's all the advise i can give.

He is one of the best professors in Baruch, he takes time off to hear the students, I must say he is very challenging which is a good thing cause you learn that way.

Very wonderful professor, incredibly helpful and humble once you get passed the intimidating, but HOT apperance. makes you focus and develop your ideas. Very interesting classes

Wow, he really makes you think. Not easy, but he's really willing to help you, takes the time to challenge you to help your writing and critical thinking. It's a alot of reading, but it's not hard, you just have to be able to read deeper into the text. I didn't know anything about Caribb. literature to start, but he really made it interesting.

I am taking him at this moment, and I think those who dislike him misunderstand where he's coming from. He simply wants everyone to think outside of the box. He is challenging, but I guarantee if you go to him for help he will assist you. Weak evidence are totally unacceptable. If you want to learn and grow take him. NOT an easy A!

Have to agree with the comments about this profesor very opionated about certain things. His style of teaching is unusual he likes to challenge you. He gives a lot of work also so be prepared to work hard. Overall its an interesting class to take.

Frankly speaking, he is a really tough and strict professor. But after you go through the difficult times, you will appreciate him so much! He is so serious in class that I hold my breath everytime when I go to the class.

He was an okay professor, but a bit of a perfectionist He has very high standards so be prepared for a challenge.

He's a rare Baruch prof. that cares about students. If you take his class, evidence and persuasion will win him over. If you can find the time and energy to be able to make your ideas and claims into a cohesive manner you will do wonders in this class because there is no "wrong answer". I'm proud to say I learned something from him.

This teacher has a horrible personality but he knows his stuff. Pay attention and ignore his attitude and you'll be fine!! Make sure not to make any errors on papers or emails you send him!!! He's a killer!!

He is not that horrible. If you are SMART, you can see it,s just a performance.In any game, you have to be one step ahead of the players.(if you get my point)

Very smart, but VERY intimidating, 2 days into the class, there were 5 of us left but it turned out well, because he was able to help us more. The readings were fairly interesting but he is VERY critical of the essays, especially MLA. Willing to help if you ask. I got c's on the 2 essays, missed like 6 classes and ended up with a B for the class.

AAAAAAAAAmazing!!!!! i want to marry him

Professor Frank is very smart. He is from the islands so he teaching style is similar to the british. In American society, it is hard for students to adapt to it if they aren't use to it. His class is very interesting, for example, he brought in a tape with dance hall..lol..funny..I even seen him in one the the tapes...he is worth a try!

Fantastic professor. I'm hoping to take him again in a 3000-level English course. He will push you to your limits but you will improve your writing immensely. Not for slackers.

I have to say I definitely approached this class like an easy "A". If you are not prepared to read and do your work do not take this course. Professor Frank will work you beyond your writing limits, but you will learn so much and be a better student/writer for it in the long run.

Prof. Frank is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is not at all the menacing, monstrous figure some of these reviews are portraying him as. He is one of the few professors I'd truly call brilliant. Take his class, and you will actually learn something.

for a 2000 level course its pretty hard, he doesnt take any nonsense from noone and hes pretty snotty too. I dont think he likes women, and he seems to favor the guys more, but in the end guy or gal, we all got screwed

Challenging. Don't take this class if you're lazy.

Not for everyone. if you take english seriously and like to read he will be a great for your learning since he is smart and challenging. if you are looking for an easy A and can't take criticism look elsewhere because you will find him difficult.

Had to write 3 5-page essays; 3rd essay was the final exam. He gave us about 10 ten days to complete each essay - all the while, he kept piling on more and more reading assignments; most of which were very dry & boring. Take Prof. Franks if you like a challenge. If you're lazy, take someone else. Other classes only had 2 essays & easier grading.

His class is challenging. We had to read 6 books. The essays have to be approximately five pages in length. He criticizes students a lot, and points out your mistakes. However, he puts in a lot of effort to make you a better writer and critical thinker in general. I got an A through hard work and found his class interesting. Take him if you like En

I really enjoyed professor Frank's class, he made even the most boring books interesting. Like has been stated already he does like to challenge his students, however the work is fairly easy as long as you stay on top of it.

Great professor, his class is really interesting. However, you do have to work hard if you want an A.

His class is not as hard as others make it seem. Majority of the class will drop out of fear, but as long as you apply yourself its not difficult to do well. He is a very reasonable and understanding professor and makes it easy to learn. There are 3 Papers, 1 Midterm and some quizzes. NO FINAL EXAM

Professor Frank is a really intelligent man. He is straight forward which some can find off putting and sometimes it is difficult to understand him, but if you ask the right questions he will gladly help you.There were 2 essays which he will read drafts, 1 midterm, and several quizzes. If you read all the books you will have no issues.

Great professor.At first you will find it a little bit hard to understand the way he operates, but once you understand it you will learn so much from his class! I am so glad that I took his class, because I truly learned a lot; its like I see things with a different eye now. If you do your work you'll get a good grade.

The way Frank teaches is not like any other English teacher or professor that I ever had. He is very clever and his teaching is base on the class. If he feels the class needs to spend more time on a topic he will continue such. The materials are inexpensive and printable. Overall great class, BUT lots of work

There are 3 papers, 1 midterm and about 6-8 pop-up quizzes. If you ask questions and apply yourself, you will learn A LOT. This being said, I like to analyze what i read, and English is my favorite subject, so I did dedicate a lot of my time to it. My advice: take this class if you want to learn and appreciate literature.

1. If you dont like English dont take his class 2. You have to do your work and keep up with the class 3. Go to class and try to participate mentally and physically and you will be fine. 3 papers, 1 midterm, several quizzes. He is one of the best prof. that I have had so far!! Very intelligent and a great professor!

I miss his lessons/class!Great professor! Relates all the works given to common real life events and he encourages you to mentally participate in discussions.Your hard work definitely pays off but you have to like literature as well to do well in class.Take notes while he is analyzing. It was a great class for me & I appreciate his way of teaching

You need to enjoy English. He does not give you an easy grade, you have to really earn it by paying attention, reading the material, taking notes, and participating. If you do, you should get a good grade. He can be challenging and confusing at times but he is a fun and nice guy who has extra help available if you're having difficulties. No txtbok

Prof. Frank has a unique ability to make classic literature interesting for students that may not directly relate to the works by framing them in a more current context. It is also very clear that Prof. Frank chooses material that diverse groups can identify with and benefit from. I would recommend that students choose this section for great works.

He is AWESOME. You will definitely learn something from this class. Getting an A is not easy with him and the he gives you the grade you really deserve to get. You have to earn your grade by hard work but it is one of those classes you will remember when you will think about your good memories of school. I got a B but i enjoyed and learned a lot.

Prof Frank is great ! Lots of reading but it should be expected in a English course. We read a total of 5 novels and various articles. The course is insightful and the professor is clear. You have two 5 page essays, about 6 quizzes and one midterm. Stay away if your lazy as you will most likely drop. Overall I enjoyed the course.

Prof Frank is great! If your lazy, stay away. The course is insightful and the professor is clear. We read a total of 5 novels and a few articles. There are two 5 page essays, about 6 quizzes and a midterm. Attendance & participation are crucial in this course as you will be lost without good notes.

His essay topics seem easy and he appears to be very open minded, but his grading reflects otherwise. One test. Multiple quizzes. I studied and participated a lot and I write fairly well. Doesn't matter!! You are graded on whether or not your writing fits what he is looking for, opposed to being able to create an argument and support it well.

Make sure you understand Prof. Frank's grading policy because once you do you will be able to do well on the papers. While some may say he provides little guidance on the papers I think he just gives a lot of leeway for students to choose their topics. The class discussions are my favorite part; they are always insightful and relevant.

Proff Frank is honestly graded too harshly here. He's available for students even outside office hours. If you make an effort he will help you in every way possible. Just make sure you stay on top of readings (class mates as well if not pop quizzes will happen). Although he can come off as "mean" (as others say) he's very funny and does care.

Get ready to learn about the racism. This Professor has a tremendous expertise on the subject. We've read a lot of articles. He is a great person.

Professor Frank was definitely one of the best professors I've ever had at Baruch. He's concious of many real world issues and brings that into his teaching. He's a fair grader and his readings vary from very interesting to somewhat dragging. He's not afraid to call anyone out on nonsense but is still very respectful to his students.

Dr. Frank is an extremely knowledgable professor and gives thorough feedback, but his class however is quite challenging. Pay attention, ask questions and show up to office hours occasionally!

Seemed like a tough professor at first, and then I found out he really was. The class was mainly focused on the topic of race, which isnt a bad thing as it was interesting and enlightening. Tough grader, but a pretty good professor. He is serious when it comes to helping his students improve their writing. Learned a lot from this course

ENG4320 is based on 3 novels. i thought i would fail after i read his comment on my 1st paper but it is helpful. if english is my 1st language i will learn and benefit more from his lectures. Discuss social issue related and useful for our lives. Take him!

Professor Frank is a good professor. Yes, at times he can be a little harsh or have a little attitude, but I've learned that he wants what's best for his students. If you keep up with the 3 novels, submit your work, and take feedback well, you will pass. The only downside is like another person wrote, you'll have to have your camera on.

He is very straightforward. You will take quizzes that are only a few questions. There is a lot of reading but not so hard to understand. He will explain things if you don't understand something. He is an easy pass. Not so Make sure you take notes in class. Take notes! Overall, I enjoyed taking his class.

Professor Frank is an interesting professor who really does know his stuff. He never gives direct answers to simple questions. There are a ton of readings and quizzes but they all follow the same format. Prepare to read and PARTICIPATE. Make sure he knows your name and you'll do well. Don't take the quizzes too seriously and go good on essays.

This professor is a good professor, even though he a tough grader and has high expectations from you, as long as you do the work and read you will be fine. He is also very straightforward and really knows what he's talking about. Ultimately he just wants what's the best for his students to be able to succeed

honestly saying, the most recent reviews are completely made up Im in his class now and I experienced non of that There are quizzes but we only got 3 so far and 2 essay done 1 left No hw only readings to prepare for next class

In this class you'll be reading texts and will write 3 essays with some additional quizzes. He is a professor who wants his students to think critically, especially in your essays, and he'll have a higher standard that he hopes to push onto you. He also can get verbose. For these same reasons, he's not that popular especially in these low reviews.

Professor Frank is challenging, but rewards students who put the work in. He can be a harsh grader and takes no issue in giving failing grades on quizzes/the midterm. After taking his class, it is clear that he wants students to succeed. Make sure you show your essays in OH before turning them in and study the material closely for the midterm.

Professor Frank's class has a specific system, but engaging with it pays off. The lectures and textbook are solid, and staying focused helps a lot. I found ChatGPT and Unstuck ai really useful for preparing for quizzes and essays - they saved me some time. Overall, a good class if you put in the work.

Professor Frank is a tough but inspiring instructor who pushes students to think critically and take ownership of their work. He values participation, offers clear guidance, and truly wants you to succeed. If you're willing to put in the effort, you'll grow as a writer and learner in his class.

One of the best and unique Professors that I have come across in my time here at Baruch. He can be a pretty tough grader, but if you are willing to challenge yourself and learn for the better, he is the perfect teacher for that. Only take him if you genuinely want to do well in writing. Office hours did help with the overall final grade.

Professor Frank, has to be one of the best English professors I've ever had. He speaks and gives feedback with PRECISION. If you are an English major. You have to take him. He will challenge you, and push you onto a higher level. If your goal is to become a better writer, Professor Frank is the G.O.A.T. He is very precise as per the Syllabus.

Put in the work and you'll see results. That's a very challenging class not impossible. Great lectures, great professor.

His class was a bit hard but after you get the gist of how he operates it becomes easy to manage. He actually wants you to understand the material. I learned a lot from him he's very insightful, much knowledge on the topics he teaches. values questions a lot. He's those professors that challenges you mentally. show up actually try, you'll be fine.

While he was extremely hard and tough, I found him to be quite enjoyable.

Professor Frank is really a very unique professor. His approach to teaching is by challenging you, which encourages you to think more critically. It's about your process, and the steps you take to accomplish is essay or anything in life. As long as you're respectful and open-minded, you will learn how to write proper persuasive essays.Down to earth

He's a great professor and will make you think critically. People who criticize him criticize him because he was direct but always truthful. If you're willing to put in effort and actually think,you'll do great in the class