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“First Semester for ENC 1101, He was fantastic”
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Reviews (164)
Very interesting and fair. Better than other English teachers I've had. Has an interesting outlook on various topics in life.
Keeps what could be a boring class fresh and easier by his choice of subjects for essays. Fun class.
Awesome class! extremely easy to get along with as long as you do the work you can get an A.
Great professor! Very helpful and inspiring. He allows so much creativity from his students.
Dr. Dorbad has welcomed me into the wonderful world of college. I must say that he is a laid-back and relaxed professor, but has taught me some of the greatest lessons I will probably ever learn. Thanks a lot, Dr. D! :)
Very enjoyable class. He makes poetry and the other literature we read very interesting. He encourages us to speak our mind. He doesn't mind someone disagreeing with him, enjoys the verbal sparring. Great guy!!!
I'm taking his English II class next semester, very good
Dr. D seems intimidating at first but then you realize he is very easygoing. He is always interested in what you have to say. He wears the same blue denim shirt every class! :) He's a great, inspirational teacher.
I know I'm not alone when it comes to my opinion of Dr. Dorbad. He is a great professor, and although I have only taken him for speech class, I have recommended him to people I know that need to take their ENC1101/2 classes, and to those needing speech:)
I took Dr. Dorbad for two semesters. He was great! He was very clear about assignments. He was always ontime for class and always in a good mood. His syllabus was very clear about what he wanted from students and he followed the syllabus.
Very clear, very helpful. This was the second class I took with him, if I could I would take a third!
Interesting topics include film criticism rather than old literature critiques. Good sense of humor,laid back.
Great teacher. Intimidating at first, but this is due to his sense of humor-funny guy! Found his class to be interesting, and informative.
Very good teacher i actually like going to class!
At first, he seemed a bit intimadating but once you understand his personality, he is actually quite funny. He isn't an easy teacher,very demanding but I feel that he is fair. Great teacher!
Funny guy, makes it a class everyone can enjoy. Good teacher.
I took him over the summer and I loved the class. If you take him over the summer don't buy the book we never used it. I had a great time in class and I Loved His Humor.
Very Funny, very smart, realllly really enjoyed his lectures and classes. Would Def recommend him!
Best English teacher I have ever had! Love going to his class. Just do the work and you'll do fine. Great conversations and interesting essay topics that require creative thinking. Every English lover should experience him. Cares about his students and loves teaching! Reminds me of Jack Nicholson
He's a great teacher
Dr. D was very helpful and a great teacher!
Dr. D is the funniest man to walk the face of the planet. I love his sense of humor and quick wit. DR. D IS THE BEST!
Really cool teacher. I would def. recommend anyone to take his class. He's also kinda cute.
quite entertaing he talks of events that are relative in todays society, he makes english fun even though i hate english
Dr. Dee is awesome I never really liked English class but now it's actually somewhat entertaining. Thanks Dee!
He's pretty interesting and will get the class into many philosophical discussions. I don't really mind these discussions, though. He makes me think about my life and my surroundings more than any other teacher. He knows what he's doing. But he does tend to say "Quite honestly" a LOT.
He quite the character and keeps the class interesting - a blend of critical thinking and psych class. I love his humor and he keeps you laughing. Would def recommend.
Has the ability to capture the student's attention with odd comments and humorous laughter.
Mr. Dorbad is a very good teacher, he makes the class laugh but never loses control of it, he explains every paper we have to do and tells us exactly what he is looking for. He stays current on his daily topics except maybe the weather because he always wears a jacket. Come on man we are in Florida.
WOW I dont know how to sum up how awsome this teach is in only 300 words but I can tell you this if you have him for your next class DO NOT DROP HIM he is the best english teach i have ever had and you will want to go to class. He is the most amazing teacher I have ever had. Hes THE MAN
This Dr. is the most dexterousness and a barrel of laughs. He is the mastermind of teaching with his intriguing way of making students want to come to class. His class is like a place of religious ora because of his passion for literature. It is by far a life changing experience.
The best teacher EVER! This class is so much fun and is easy if you pay attention and take his very thought out advice. His humor is enough to make you want to go to class, I was constantly laughing. What a great teacher and a he creates a wonderful environment for learning the dreaded do's and donts of english. Loved the jacket everyday.
Dr. Dorbad is a great professor. I'm an adult student. I have been back in school for over a year and I enjoyed this class more than any that I have taken. Dr. Dorbad is very direct to the point, very intellegent, funny, helpful and I would take any class he teaches.
Impossible to know what the guy thinks is important, or what he is looking for on tests. He plays tricks with the test like giving you three essay questions to prepare for, then removing one the day of the exam. He's a real adademic, and will expect you to be also...avoid if possible.
Great teacher! He made it so that giving a speech wasn't so nerve wracking. Very personable and funny!
Very moody teacher....Gets angry easily and when asked any type of question concerning the course. Grading system is confusing. I would not recommend Leo Dorbad to anyone. He seems like a good teacher at first and I was so excited about this course...very disappointed in the end even though I did get a C in the course.
Dr. Dorbad seems to be energetic and interested in teaching film and poetry, but the overall course was very disorganized and never well put together. He is not the man. Doesn’t seem to be a good teacher. He has some good concepts to teach, but a very vague course...... F-
Way too chummy with his students. It's almost as if he wants to be pals with some of them. Needs to keep his distance more and get that he's not gonna be buddies with his students. He thinks he's the man.
Those negative comments are Psycho:why are the guy's classes in demand, then? And why is he listed as an honorable faculty member on the Falcon site? These negative comments are personal vendetta, not true reality. Just ask around.
Wow! that 6/30/05 comment is completely bogus:anybody who really knows Dr. D is surely aware that he doesn't give "tests" in ENC 1101!! Dr. D is known as a terribly humane, fair guy. C'mon, just ask around!!!
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Talk about discrepancy and unreality!!! 7/15/05 sounds like the student felt incredible distance between prof. and student. Perhaps the student should have made more of an effort in getting to know a professor who is exceptionally personable and caring. This is the comment of someone who is alienated and doin dirt on the word "chummy."
Dr. Dorbad is a wonderful asset to DBCC. Before I took this class I hated english in general, now that I have been exposed to Dr. Dorbad's teaching of the subject I can safely say that I have a new outlook on english. Dr. Dorbad I have to thank you for making the english class interesting and envigorating. I will tell anyone to take Dr. Dorbad!!!
this class was fun it was a little bit of work but i had a blast.
Dr. D is a wonderful professor, if one could even call him that. He teaches like no other, and truly inspires his students in a way that's very rare. I enjoyed him thoroughly in 1101 and plan to take him for 1102 in the fall.
dr. d is the coolest teacher i've ever had. most laid back attitude ive ever encountered in a teacher, plus he laughs at people's stupid comments, which was enjoyable. don't take yourself too seriously but remember to turn in all the work! even if it isnt good, you get a pretty good grade. participate and don't be dumb and he'll love you!
I highly recommend Dr. Dorbad as a teacher, and would suggest taking his Enc 1101 class.
One of the best teachers and i would definatly recommend taking him as a teacher.
Dr. D was without a doubt the most inspiring teacher I have ever had. I would recommend his class to anyone who still has to complete and English course. If his only class were to be 45 miles away next semsester, I would drive in order to take it. I have never had a teacher that was so passionate about the subject they are teaching. TAKE HIM!
DR D IS THE MAN! BEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD, I HATE ENGLISH AND HE MADE IT VERY ENJOYABLE. HE IS FUNNY TO AND GETS SOME GOOD CONVERSATIONS GOING IN THE CLASS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE HIM. IF YOU DO YOUR WORK, YOU SHOULD DO FINE! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO ENC1102 IN THE SPRING WITH HIM
He got me to enjoy writing. Love the class discussions. Just be "charming." Beware, he may spark your intelligence.
An interesting professor. If you participate and come to class you will learn more than just English. His class is a place where intelligence still exist.
The essays assigned are usually personal topics. The only research needed is for the main paper.
He is very fun and interesting. I have learned a lot through his class!
A great guy, a fantastic teacher and he has a great sense of humor. I always leave his class in better spirits than when I get there. It is a place to learn and have your interest peaked. I highly recommend him. I do think he will be my all time favorite teacher.
he's great would take him again if i need another engish class.
AWESOME!!! So easy if you turn everything in and talk in class. he will love yoiu if you just talk to him! easy A
Dr. Drobad has a wonderful sense of humor. He shares his opinions with you and he not only listens to yours but he makes you feel as if your opinion matters. I learned alot and had a great time in his class. I look forward to the experience of taking his literature and comp class.
Dr. Dorbad is very intelligent and funny. He made the class interesting.
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He is a GREAT TEACHER!!!! i hate English but he made me want to come to class and read the text!!!! I Strongly Recommend taking him!!!! His essays are a bit challenging but they make you think!! I had him for a summer course so everything was crammed together!!!! But I enjoyed it!!!! I wish he taught other course!!!!
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! If you get the chance to take him, do it! His essays are pretty intense but make you look at another view of literature. I wish he would teach another course because i would take it in a second. He is the type of teacher who you can just talk to, ya know? =)
Dr. dorbad is a wonderful teacher, just do the work and you'll pass. The journals are the easiest and the work is very easy. Quite a few easy essays, but a piece of cake. Plus we engage in great class conversations.
Oh, Dr. D is so much fun. I enjoyed the class, the assighnments were very challenging but interesting. The most important thing is participation in class conversations. I wish he teached some other courses. If you see his name, take him!!!
Had fun in class...loved the discussions. I took alot of time and interest in doing the papers assigned but most of my classmates DID NOT!!! Yet, they got the same grades!? That is what I HATED! NOT COLLEGE LEVEL WORK, YET REWARDED!!! He is too good of a teacher to allow this, yet he does!
WoW! Dr. D is like soooo fair! That 10/8/07 comment sounds like someone is intensely jealous and just a lil too interested in other peoples' business!!! He is the man!!!
Dr D was great! Took him in Spring 07 and wish I still had him. He really opens your mind. I think I was "creatively repressed" before this class. He makes poetry interesting and helps you understand it. He also respects students and is always there if you need help with anything. A+ all around!
Dr. D is the man, we have some much fun in his class. I higly recommend him as a teacher. He loves to relate real world issues into his teachings, which makes class interesting and a lot of fun.
Dr. D is the bomb. I hated English in HS after ENG 1101 I can know say I love it. He has a very weird style of teaching but it works for him. Love his dramatics used in class. He works with anyone who is willing to learn. He puts goof offs in their place and keeps them there. A must take instructor.
Dr. D. is the man, riiight!! If you have the choice, def. choose him. He's the best English prof. you can get. I had such a great time. Very relaxed atmosphere in class. This guy is so laid back and looks like Jack Nicholson. He's joking around all the time. If you take him, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
It's refreshing to have a teacher treat me like an equal, and that accepts everyone's views in opinions. He's a funny, intelligent man. Unlike most teachers he's a man I'd like to sit down and have coffe with. His way of teaching is not a stressful one, it allows you to enjoy learning. Take his class, It gets more interesting every lesson.
Dr. D. is the best!!! He always makes class fun and interesting and he always keeps you thinking. There is never a dull moment in this man's class and his laugh is infectious! I suggest that anyone who loves to have fun and engage in interesting topics take his class.
Dr. Dorbad has probably been my favorite professor thus far. I've taken both english 1 and english 2 from him. His class is stimulating and he encourages his students to think outside the margins. The homework load is light to none and there are only about 4 or 5 essays assigned throughout the semester.
amazing teacher!! take him if you can.
Dr. Dorbad is my favorite professor of any of my teachers. He is entertaining, challenging, and interesting; while fair, and approachable. I not only enjoy his class but I look forward to it. I highly recommend taking his class.
Dr. D is awesome!! The best english teacher I have ever had! There is a bit of work but as long as you do it, you'll get a good grade. He's an easy grader. And hes very open to everyones views. At first I was kinda unsure about the class but he def grew on me! I would def recommend Dr. D!!
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! its not an easy A but if you come to class...study..put forth an effort and do well on all the essays and papers then you definately will get an A or B
Best teacher I've ever had for English, ever.
Great teacher. Funny. Laughs like Patrick from Spongebob. You'll watch really good movies and talk about amazing things. Take him, he's the best.
Excellent teacher, makes learning interesting and fun. Helps students to think outside of their normal realm. Would highly suggest taking Dorbad, he is awesome! Best English teacher on the planet!
Stellar instructor, class is fun and educational. He really makes students think and "dig a little deeper" Dorbad is to English what Doolin is to Anatomy and Physiology! Take Dr. Dorbad, you will not regret it! Best English instructor on the planet!
Awesome teacher, very interesting class to take. Attendence is important and appreciated by him. Do not be afraid to speak in class and ask questions, lecture is great in his class!
dr. d is an awesome teacher! he is hilarious and there is so much to talk about!! i recommend him to EVERYONE!!
Definitely has a different outlook on teaching
Fantastic professor! Makes you think and loves in class discussions. You write a good amount of essays but they are fairly easy, just make sure you do them!
One of the best classes I've taken at Daytona State College. I really was not looking forward to reading poetry and writing essays on them. But, he picked easy ones and put them in ways that you could understand. Also, the in class discussions can get very funny. Just make sure you do the essays.
great professor! easy class if you do the work and pay attention. he goes on tangents a lot, which i enjoy, makes the class fly by. understanding and funny :D
Brillant professor!! By far one of the best professors I've ever had. The class is extremely easy and a lot of fun! Everyone should take him if possible!
Great professor! I hated any kind of literature before taking this class. He really makes things funny and interesting. Probably the best teacher I have ever had since i started school. You'll have to write several essays but he is very easy on turn it dates.
Dr. D is the best! His class is overall very easy. Only like 6 essays to write all semester with no other homework. He class is always a big discussion and not book work. He is very knowledgable. Always gets to know you as a person, and not just someone sitting in his clas! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I really love Lee Dorbad. Wonderful intellect and very openminded and sexy.
He is one of my most favorite professors. You only need to get the patterns book. He gives you plenty of time in between essays. You only write 6 for the whole class. Two are actually in class and that includes the one that counts as a final. He is great I really recommend him!
Very funny guy! Nodded off a couple times during class, but there were some interesting days! Only did a couple essays and watched a lot of videos - easy grader. He's really laid-back and cracks a lot of jokes. Tends to go on tangents, but they're always hilarious! I definitely recommend him!
Dr. Dorbad's English class was like a dream come true. I've always loved English, but Dr. Dorbad truly brought it alive for me and presented it in ways that are sure to tantalize even the most unwilling learning. Take Dr. Dorbad's intriguing and illuminating class and I promise you won't be disappointed.
Best professor I have had yet! He knows what he is talking about. I love the discussions we get into every class! He is so nice and caring and only wants the best for you! No homework, only essays on interesting topics! I will take him for as many of my classes as I can!
I was prepared to hate his class. It was my first time learning english from a man and understanding it. Wonderful teacher! Very thoughtful and mind stimulating. Take his class!
Great proffesor, i took Dr. D for 1101 and once again for 1102. Interesting essay topics and plenty of films that will not put you to sleep.
Dr. Dorbad is the best! His classes are pretty easy, and you always get into fun debates in class. He is very insightful and has different views on things. No homework, just some essays to write. Highly recommended :)
I had Dr. D for ENC 1101 and took him for 1102 because he is such a great teacher! The class is really great and he gives you plenty of time in between essays. He also does all the reading in class which nice because you don't have a lot of assignments outside class. His class load is very light.
ah amazing teacher. his voice commentates my life hahaha his laugh is amazing too!! definitely makes the class enjoyable if you share his personality, otherwise he may be too illogical for you. but great teacher, really gets you thinking :)
HE CHANGED MY LIFE!! My best friend and I took him for 1101 and 1102 as dual enrollment students. He is the best teacher ever! he makes you think about life. many years later we still talk about him. even my sister took him. He opens the minds to students and his work load isnt hard but actaully fun! I Got two As in his classes just a great person
Dr. Dorbad was by far the best teacher I have ever had. He has lots of thought-provoking insight to offer, and the banter back and forth between him and the class is really hilarious. A great teacher for class discussion, and all of the material is read aloud. Also, there is a movie to go with almost everything from his syllabus. Superb teacher!
If you're tired of formula-based teachers and value change on the inside, then this is your guy !! He's there for the Art, not the usual parade of junk food. Dare to be moved !
I've never had a professor as passionate as Dr. D--he's the only lit teacher I've had who really makes the stuff come alive. I would take him again and again if I could.
AMAZING! He's so fun and his class is always entertaining. He picks intresting things to read and has a very nice taste in films. HIGHLY Recommended! He's very helpful and a very fair grader. Make sure to keep up with your journals and go to class. Other than that his class is a breeze. If you don't take him you'll regret it!!
"Don't be a surface dweller" is Dr. D's philosophy, and that's why I've taken him twice. He's a professor who disturbs the surface and isn't afraid to probe much deeper. Besides, he has the sexiest voice on campus and its effect can be haunting.
class can be interesting...he kind of reminds me of dr. House for some reason but i still havent figured out why, the class is pretty easy you just have to complete a couple of essays, a 5pg research paper and a psycho 13 PAGE JOURNAL!!! um...he likes students who have something to say in class,he always makes jokes about his career...i think hes t
Yes he does have a sexy voice I should have got his number. He does have good taste in movies especially educating Rita. Its not an easy class but he does make it interesting
He has a great ability to promote freedom of thought and not make you feel inadequate regardless of the thought. He just wants you to think and express your observations deeper than surface level. I am afraid I will not get another teacher that will help me explore thought as well as he did.
AMAZING teacher. He really does try and promote deeper thought and intellectualism. You definitely want to keep up with your 13 page journal, I ended up having to write more than half of it the day it was due because I never updated it. All the papers are pretty easy and he's a really fair grader. Definitely my favorite teacher this semester.
The guy is good because he understands how dark serious art really is--other teachers just quiz on stuff like who did what in Act II. Not him.The good doctor rocks your world--he lets the art speak for itself.
He's definitely different since he deals with the inside man and woman, not the outside. He's working on a deeper level than other teachers. He loves "intellectual tension,"and enjoys saying why write or paint if everything is alright?" But most important of all, he knows that modern art is dangerous,even subversive. He's a gem !!
the best teacher i've ever had no questions asked. i very highly recommend dr. d for anyone taking enc1102.
Hands down the best teacher I have EVER had. He is extremely intellectual and goes into deeper meaning with everything he talks about. I absolutely loved the films we watched also. I always look forward to this class most. Never a dull moment in this class, I highly recommended taking him!!
I feel changed after every class with this man--it's all on the inside with him. He's not only the professor I respect the most, he's someone I admire deeply. I adore him.
Awesome teaching style. He makes everything seem easier than it is. He points out stuff you would never think of! You'll get an appreciation for Alfred Hitchcock too!
Dr. Dorbad is an awesome professor! I would take his class again just for the hell of it. Hes not just about having students read the book and write the papers. He wants you to get something out of the class. Look at things in a different way. Find meaning. Share your opinions about the material covered in this class! You will thank youself later..
I've taken this man twice and still feel amazed at the inside changes I feel as a direct result of his intellectual influence-no other teacher has ever had the same effect. I learned how reality mixes with illusion and how darkness has its own unique beauty.
If you like the type of professor who isn't satisfied with pre-packaged lessons and is willing to jump into the dark, this is your guy. He offers the student a rare look into the human mystery.
He tells you what you need to do for class and if its not done, then don't show up for class. He is a very interesting teacher and I would recommend him for you.. Take the class if you are wanting an easy "A"..
Taking Dr. D has made me realize what I've been missing in my earlier English classes: he's the first teacher I've ever had who believes students are capable of deep thoughts. And best of all he believes emotions and passion must be a part of any true education--those things that can't be evaluated by the so-called educational specialists!!
An amazing teacher I took him for ENC1101 and 1102. He makes English so enjoyable. Making you illuminate your mind and think deeper into things. His syllabus he added a additional packet to so we can read deeper material taken out of our book. Wish he taught another course honestly. He is great!
I really wish I had taken Dr. D over a longer semester instead of in the semester, I really didn't want his class to end. Dr. D is by far my favorite instructor at Daytona State. He helped me refine my tastes, open my mind to new things and taught us a lot about the difference between art and...well...not art. I wish all teachers were like Dr. D!
I absolutely LOVED taking Dr.Dorbads class. He is such a fun professor to have, very funny, and is very knowledgeable about his subject. Loved him & his class!
Dr. D was a fantastic professor. He opened my eyes to a new world of literature. I also felt like he pushed me to excel & do the best I could. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend him to ANYONE & EVERYONE!! DSC needs more professors like Dr. D!
This is an awesome teacher and there aren't enoough teachers like him. He is funny and full of ideas. You always want to go to his class. He is like wine and all you have to do is listen and enjoy. He can make a mule want to read poetry. Mr. Dorbad is the best. You will have a great experience and new desire for learning poetry.
He is overall a good teacher. He is very blunt when he needs to be. Youll notice things in movies and pieces of writing you haven't before. His class just consists of 3 orals and 5 essays. You get 4 absences until it'll begin to affect your grade.
By far the best teacher I've ever had. I was a quiet student, but it seemed as though he tried to get to know all of his students in one way or another (me through my essays). He encourages everybody to think intellectually, and he isn't out to make people feel stupid or embarrassed. I absolutely recommend taking him.
This class is intellectually stimulating. Dr. Dorbad is an 'Exceptional Professor' who is well versed in the intrinsic details of all types of Literature. If you are looking for a class to broaden your horizons into the literary world, his nonconformist approach will intrigue you! I would 5-star recommend him! *****
Dr. D's teaching technique is awesome! I learned so much more about poetry and drama than just reciting it! If you want a really cool Lit experience...Take him!
very interesting
Amazing teacher !!!! must take him.
This was an interesting class! Dr. Dorbad is passionate about literature and certainly knows his stuff! He has a unique style to teaching and a would highly recommend him to everyone who has to take ENC 1102!
Dr.Dorbad is a great teacher if you come to class and do your work you'll get an A. Though I wouldn't recommend this class in the morning cause he talks a lot about the works we read and can get a bit boring. But if you have an interesting class like me you'll have great conversations. Oh you have two oral reports too but they really are easy.
AWESOMEteacher. He's a kook sometimes and loves to babble and laugh at his own jokes. He's awesome though, very easy to pass just do your work and show up to class on time :)
I only had him for 6 weeks, but it was fun. We wrote four essays, and there's a 13-page journal. But he' pretty lenient on the journal, just make sure it's 13 pages or more. He laughs like a mad scientist, and shows a bunch of movies. Some of his comments are a little chauvenistic, but he does that on purpose, to make you argue.
Best professor I have had in a while. Turn in all your work, regardless if you think it is good work or not and you. Doing that you will make a good grade easily in the class
Dr. D is my favorite professor ever! His class was really fun and interesting and I absolutely loved it! There are 4 essays and a 13 page journal due at the end of the semester. The class was pretty easy, but attendance is mandatory but that's no problem because you'll want to stay in there forever. Must take him!!!
Dr. D is the best professor that I've ever taken! I have taken him for ENC1101 and ENC1102, I wish he had a Speech class! You'll love this class! Just 4 essays, an oral assignment and a 13 page Journal due at the end of the semester, you'll literally never want to leave his class once you join! Take Dr. Dorbad for your English classes!
BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!! So nice :-) funny :-) cool :-) love
I took Dr. D for ENC1101 and Again for 1102! He is seriously THE BEST! Funny and definitely keeps things interesting. Turn in your essays when they are due and you will get an A no problem! He is the GREATEST professor I have ever had.
Love this teacher. He is really calm, collective, inspiring, fun, and He knows his field, but Sometime I think he may be to lax, but this is my favorite teacher ever. I hope there are more classes of him. I also want to note that in the beginning he is vague in clarity, but everything will be explained in time. He knows. he is like Yoda...
Dr. Dorbad was a fun teacher, and the classwork was minimal. We mostly just had discussions and read from a packet he gave us, we only used the actual book a handful of times. His essays can be challenging but he's a fair grader. 5 essays, a 15 pg journal, and 2 oral presentations. after that, you just watch Hitchcock movies.
This was my second time taking English1102. I'm SO glad i took it with Dr. Dorbad this time! His class was very easy compared to my other one and his assignments were clear. One time i missed class when a large assignment was due but he let me email it to him and i got an A on it. He likes class discussion more than anything. I highly reccomend him
He is an excellent professor, and I took him again in ENC1102. His class is very lax however there are several papers that I do not recommend leaving til the last minute. As long as you have an opinion and are willing to have a respectable conversation then the class is fantastic.
Dr. Dorbad was awesome. I really loved taking his class. I plan on taking him for my next few semesters because he was so worth it. The only heads up I would give to perspective students is that you really do need to participate in his class. He loves a good discussion, and he always tries and challenges your mind in many different ways.
Dr. Dorbad is phenominal. Hes really laid back and easy going. When we had to write assignments and had questions about it, he made SURE we knew what to do. I wouldn't take another English teacher here. and the assignments arnt hard if you actually do them.
Most of class was spent in discussion, which was nice. A lot of the time, though, he basically wastes time talking about off-topic nonsense. And if you have an opinion thats not the same as his, automatically you are wrong and he is right. He's hard to listen and talk to, but it's an easy class. A 15-page journal and 4 Essays, including the final.
I was skeptical at first about this class, but Dr. Dorbad is really an amazing professor. I learned a lot a about analyzing films in this class, since a good majority of class content comes from movies - good ones too. There are only 4 papers (including one 5-page research paper) and a 15-page journal. Do the work and you'll be fine. Take Dr. D!
He helps you if you show up for class and keep in the discussion in class. Not a complex grader pretty simple.
Dr. D is the best. By far my favorite professor at DSC. As long as you show up to class, participate, and do you 5 papers, you'll do great. I would totally take his class over and over. Can't forget the amazing films he shows.
Dr. Lee Dorbad is an amazing professor and gentleman . As far as I am concern, he is underutilized by DSC, he is much more capable than teaching just 1101 & 1102. I strongly believe he is the best at DSC. He cares great deal about his students. Take him you will be happy that you did
First Semester for ENC 1101, He was fantastic. For this semester it dragged and felt like the topics were almost the same for everything except the research paper.
Dr. D. is a good professor. He will go over the syllabus first thing and make it seem very difficult, but don't worry, he just does that to get rid of the slackers. 4 essays (1 in-class & 1 research), 2 orals, and a 15 page journal will be given as assignments. As long as you attend, participate, and use his feedback, you will do well in his class.
His class is the highlight of my week.
Very good professor explains a lot assignments are easy
Dr. Dorbad is honestly a 1 of a kind teacher. He really leads the class into countless discussions on topics - we as people - have all pondered about before. He's kept me so fascinated w/his English class that i absolutely do not dare to disappoint him on his assignments. Be prepared to write essays in his class tho, the essays r fun & interesting
Dr. D. is the best. I had him for LIT2000 and it was so easy. There was only 4 assignments for the whole class and we did all the reading in class. He is very funny and a little odd. He thinks highly of himself but he's awesome. He always opens his class with jokes or pickup lines. He's a great teacher and answers any questions you might have.
Dr. Dorbad was HILARIOUS! His lectures had me snickering to myself the whole time. He opens his class with pickup lines and jokes. May seem intimidating at first, but trust me HE IS NOT! No homework assigned ever except there is a 15 page journal, 6-7 page critical essay, and two speeches you give based off of the poems/plays you will read.
I've taken Dr. Dorbad 3 times and he is one of the best professors I've ever had. He purposefully makes the syllabus lecture to be intimidating but once you get into the class he's relaxed. In ENC 1101, we do 3 papers and 2 Orals; ENC 1102, same - Essay 3 is 5 pg; LIT 2000, 2 Orals and 6pg essay. For all of his classes you do a 15 pg journal.
Has some very controversial thoughts, if you lean left he won't be pleasant to listen to. Assignments weren't extremely difficult though, just tedious.
Dorbad is a great Professor in my opinion. Not many assignments and grading criteria is easy.
Enjoyed how the professor starts with jokes. The class keeps you busy but nothing is overbearing unless you leave the 15 page journal essay to last minute. Attendance and participation is key to receiving a "Cadillac" grade. Loved the synergy of everyone in the class. Would take again 10/10
I took him for ENC1101& 2, best professor so far in the English department trust me. Put in the work and youll pass with an A.
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