I have read the other posts and I have to disagree. This teacher is the most patient out of all I have encountered at VCC so far. He's an amazing, gifted teacher. If you found it otherwise perhaps it is your attitude and not the teacher.

Always makes time for students even if there's a big line up wanting to ask him questions after class. He considers giving reasonable extensions. If you're not a whiner and have realistic expectations, he seems OK. Good luck. lol

Great Teacher very approachable, VERY hard marker BUT you learn stuff in his class, i was scared of him at first but got to understand his humour better and him. its a good class just a hard marker

He's fantastic!

Larry is a fabulous teacher! I expected first year English to be dry and boring, but he really inspired me to work hard and enjoy his class. I am taking 1229 with him too and find that, like most things in life, you get out of it what you put in!! For all those haters out there, you really missed an opportunity to learn a lot from a brilliant mind!

Larry's class is amazing! His sense of humour is refreshing. His classes are interesting and entertaining! The best English class I've ever taken. He clearly details the changes needed to improve your writing. I am shocked to see negative comments. Remember, this is a university course. Don't expect a good grade if your not prepared to earn it.

Larry makes class super interesting especially for a boring english class. He's approachable, a fair marker, and if you follow the guidelines in the textbook and what he says in class your guaranteed to succeed, it's really not as hard as everyone in here makes it sound. I wished he taught summer semester =(

Great teacher! Especially if you are wanting to major in English. He actually has a personality.. unlike some profs. This is a university course, teachers are no longer going to hold your hand. Do the homework and readings (KEEP UP WITH THE CLASS) and you will do wonderfully! Thank-you, Larry for such a great semester.

Excellent teacher. Funny and kind.

Hilarious professor. Helful in and outside of class, great personality, uses pink chalk.

Sometimes says pretty smart things. Hard marker. Not at all the worst teacher

I really liked the presentation part. Not judgmental at marking papers - at least thus far,,just wrote the last one.. He presents interesting ideas and can definitely help to improve the level of writing and critical thinking. Thanks, Larry! Regards.

He is an awesome teacher, if you are going to be lazy and want an easy grade don't bother even coming to college. He is very help and if you make an appointment with him he will be there. He gives you plenty of feed back and it light hearted and very funny!I would take him again in a heart beat!!!

He's an excellent teacher. Very understanding of situations/circumstances as long as you let him know and consistently update him. Attendance is a must! He is a very equal and intelligent teacher. Loved the class.

Great professor. Very helpful as long as you show your interest in class! Very fun:)

If you want to learn how to write well, Larry Perras will teach you! You will find your papers FULL of helpful comments and corrections. He sets aside time to help students in his office, and keeps the class up-to-date on his availability. Larry is funny, engaging, and involves the students in discussions. Read your material before class!

Great teacher, I wasn't looking forward to this class however I ended up thoroughly enjoying it. Very interesting topics covered in class. Prepare to be called on randomly and do the pre-readings or else you're screwed.

Larry is actually a great teacher and he makes class very enjoyable. He's funny and discusses important topics in a very respectful and informative manner. He is a tough marker for sure, so if you're in it for anything above a B+ be prepared. A tip: let him read your thesis before you write your essay. You'll get a better mark.

I like the way he's so open with class discussion. He respects every student's opinion and he listens intently. More often than not, his feedback is always positive. He loves a student who participates a lot in class & vocal about their opinion. He's a tough marker but English is subjective anyway. Follow his comments on the paper & you'll be fine

He is a good guy with very interesting lectures. He will give you very interesting books to read and just participate in class, he likes that the most and you will be fine

Prepare to work hard & engage in class discussion. Put in the effort & see Larry outside of class for help; you will be rewarded. He is very respectful of student opinions; don't misinterpret his questions for judgement. When he questions a belief, it is for the purposes of reflection, dialogue, and growth. Excellent & thought provoking instructor.

1) Very knowledgeable teacher, dont be afraid to ask questions, he doesnt make you look dumb or stupid, he just redirects the question to make you think. He doesnt attack you. 2) He is not racist one bit, its an English class. He did say there were things that are going to be discussed that might offend people. Who cares. Embrace it.

Larry is a great teacher who is very insightful and open minded. He allows class discussions and makes sure everyone is involved. His marking may seem hard, but he backs up his grade with constructive comments. He teaches you to analyze and how to write about analysis instead of summarizing which is probably the hardest hurdle to overcome in essays

Wonderful teacher, hilarious, but be warned, if you are a rude, disrespectful student as some tend to be, he will call you out on it - which kind of makes it even better! He's accessible outside of class for feedback, book choices for Lit class are great. I will miss him for sure!

Larry is hilarious! Great in-class discussions with lots of insightful views on the pieces that we read. I also appreciated that he gave bonus marks for attending protests, voting, and attending musicals! He is a hard marker, but utilize VCC's learning centre and going to his office hours and it will be okay.

Larry gives grades reflective of where you are in your writing journey. His rep as a tough grader may come from students not used to the scholarly standard for literary writing. If you're ESL, prepare to be graded against the same standard, to get a lower mark than you're used to, and to get detailed feedback that'll improve your writing a tenfold.

Larry's grading scale might be challenging, but his lectures are excellent. The material he selected for our 1200 class was so engaging! That said, his course is better suited for those who enjoy writing and have a strong grasp of the English language. If you're not confident in your English skills, I would advise choosing a different professor.

I took Larry for English 1 and 2. I will say English 1 was a lot more difficult than English 2, there was a bit of reading but not too. I would recommend taking both English classes with Larry, taking English 1 with Larry definitely helped me get a better grade in English 2. I felt the need to write a review since everyone wrote so poorly about him

Learned a lot - if you're willing to put the effort in you will do well. He's very willing to speak to you during office hours and values participation even if you're unsure of the answer.