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A highly intelligent teacher, but difficult and a very hard grader

I would reccommend Dr. Delancy to anyone wanting to actually learn here at Loyola. I would always feel smart and educated after class. You will learn how to develop and intellectual argument after taking him.

His course was very challenging. I got a lot out of the lectures-- he is very into what he is talking about. You'll really learn from taking him but you've got to work hard.

Ok, so he's hard. He's also excellent and you'll be a better writer after taking the class. The class is always entertaining and you don't have to do any of the reading. Just accept the B.

Ok, keep in mind i'm an english major. I like his class alot. he does try and keep the class interested by engaging us into mind boggling debates. he's very nice and willing to help out. although i'll probably get a C in the class, i've learned alot.

Delancey's tough. This is true. However, if you attend class, pay attention and do the work, you'll be transformed into a much better writer by the end of the semester. Extremely concise with his critiques and he's always willing to help.

As everyone has already said - delancey is hard....but he'll make you a better writer...AND he's dreamy......

Tough but if you work at it you will get a decent grade. It's worth going to see him on his office hours. Try to participate, notes don't mean much in this class.

Very challenging teacher,but a really nice guy & always willing to help.He grades on improvement,I got two C's, a B and then an A and ended up getting A in the class. Do ALL hw and have him look at rough drafts before final due dates,if u do u'll be fine

Delancy grades very hard but is extremely helpful. Also he sounds exactly like Ian Malcolm (aka Jeff Goldblum) from Jurassic Park. He is the man.

You'll learn a lot and be glad you took this class when you're done, but you'll hate every minute of it while you're in it. You will be a better writer when you're done, and DeLancey isn't too hard on the eyes, either.

Theory class was difficult, but intersting. Lectures are good and class was enjoyable, but readings were hard. Fair (but not easy) on grades and willing to help students. Overall, I enjoyed him. (Not too bad looking either, for a prof)

Delancy is awesome! The course is definitely hard, but it will make you a better writer. He's also exactly like Ian Malcolm from Jurassic Park, he even keeps his shirt unbuttoned a little.

He's is a great teacher, he knows his stuff pretty well. He is a fair grader and you can not get lower than an B if you actually do the assignments and put some effort into the papers. Also, he is very easy to reach, by hours or by phone.

Very nice teacher, knew what he was teaching. Papers not very difficult, yet important. Does a thing with collection of papers you hold on to, don't lose VERY IMPORTANT. Overall,very pleasant teacher.

Delancey was my favorite teacher before transfering. His class actually stretched my mind, and improved my writing. take his class if you enjoy philosophical thinking. Hes more concerned with impoving his students' minds then handing out easy As.

Anybody that wants to understand the flow and pattern of logic should take this course. He's totally Socrates II so expect to answer questions, its how he teaches, but answer honestly and you'll get a lot more. By the by...unbuttoned shirt, WAY sexy.

hated the class at first, but have learned immensely more than other 106 classes. focuses on argument style-very philosophical-he will stretch your mind. can choose own controversies. Getting A is tough, but do-able with hard work. friendly;learns all students' names and greets us outside classroom.

Definitely a challenging class for me: getting an A is not easy on papers. Classes sometimes get dull (as most English classes do), but DeLancey really knows his stuff. Watch for the unbuttoned shirt and the really cute (slightly nerdy) laugh.

He's a nice guy however he can talk for hours on over the same thing. Post-Modernism, blah blah... Do not expect an A for this class

Really philosophical teacher...sometimes his thoughts are far out. But amazing teacher who is willing to have one on one meetings for every paper. Class is not hard if you do the papers. Highly recommend this teacher.

More difficult than I liked, but he really improved my composition skills. Definately felt like I was taking a real college course, and can honestly say that I walked away a better writer. Very nice guy, types a whole page in response to your paper. Take his class if you are serious about writing-

DeLancey is very challenging and very difficult. He will drive you crazy in the beginning but in the end it is worth taking him because you learn so much. Grades on improvement. Take him only if you really want to learn how to write an argument well! Would recommend to serious students.

DeLancey is a wonderful teacher. He is very helpful if you take the time to see him. He has really helped me improve my writing skills. He is a very intelligent man, who will teach you to bend your mind in ways you never thought possible. If you are interested in really learning, take him.

We were supposed to write papers using Aristotelian Model of Argument. In theory it seemed to be very interesting but in practice it sucked. His lectures were rather interesting and the grading policy was rather fair but grading scale was very high.

DeLancey is awesome. He's very philisophical and interesting to listen to. In this class you don't only learn how to write but you learn how to think. He grades based on improvement so only your last two papers really count for your grade. Great teacher!

great teacher

Very challeging class.Those people who say that A is not possible probably didn't work hard enough.If you do ALL exercises and follow his model, then you will get an A.You learn a lot from Delancey.He will teach how to deepen your reasoning.Take him but only if you are willing to work hard enough.

Great teacher.Like someone already said he is very philosophical.He will not only teach you how to write excellent arguments but also how to deepen your logic. I learned in this class far more than all other courses I have taken.

DeLancey is a wonderful teacher. He is very helpful if you take the time to see him. He has really helped me improve my writing skills. He is a very intelligent man, who will teach you to bend your mind in ways you never thought possible. If you are interested in really learning, take him.

He should give the 2nd and 3rd button of his shirt a chance.

I think this guy is great. Seriously. He's a good professor and he teaches well. His subject matter is interesting too. I didn't expect to like this class, but it's my favorite.

I think he's a great professor. He's difficult to follow, but if you attend class and pay attention it all comes together. Different from any writing class I've ever taken. He's tough, but if you follow his rules you should do fine. Plus he grades you on your improvement, so if you try hard enough you'll pass.

He will absolutely tear your papers up for the smallest of flaws, but he is a great teacher and makes the class extremely thought-provoking. He also grades on improvement which helps a ton, but requires a lot of work on papers. His syllabus says he docks points for not showing up to class, but he didn't do it anyways *shrug*.

Delancey is a pretty tough professor. You do a lot of intensive reading, but he attempts (key word... attempts) to be very helpful in explaining it. His papers are somewhat of a bear: This is no write the night before thing. He will tear them apart. I got a B+ by talking a lot in class and seeking advice for writing papers. He'll help you get an A.

the smartest man possibly alive. I loved this class, not because I did so unbelivable in it and bc it was easy, but because of how smart he is. He got his undergrad from Yale and grad school at U Chgo... truly brilliant man, you get a LOT out of his class

Delancy is fricken brilliant. If you do the reading he assigns and you particpate in class he'll love you. It was hard to understand him sometimes because the subject was new to me but I learned a lot as a freshman from him. My English class now feels like a breeze compared to his Criticism and Theory Class because of how hard his class was.

Professor Delancey is a great teacher. When the semester started, I was completely lost because we jumped right into work. You will write a total of 4 papers, all arg and two arg research papers. Note: GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS FOR HELP WITH THE PAPERS! Makes a huge difference. He is one to embrace and a very interest and intelligent being!!

Remember how much money you are paying for your education; just trying to pick easy courses where you don't learn anything is a waste of your (parents') money. Mark Delancey will help you to see things like you never have before. His course is worth every penny. Instead of hearing people talk about how "superior" he is, try and learn something.

all i have to say is: why doesn't he have a chili yet?

If you cant understand, or see the value, in this guys lectures than your a prime example of how college has become too accessible. While not always crystal clear, lectures are substantial, interesting, and thought provoking. Delancy is an academic. If you want something neatly packaged, concrete, and job oriented then find a trade school.

Thought provoking, he talks in thesis statements. Grading is difficult but he uses grades to get you to put more effort into writing. worth taking.

Cool, intelligent dude. Someone I could easily see getting a beer with while listening to probably more than a handful of highly entertaining stories from him. He's kind of a rambler but if you're smart you'll catch on. Good for anyone whose literary appreciation extends beyond reading "catcher in the rye" for your high school english class.

This guy is really confusing when he lectures but he's a really easy grader. If you pay attention in class you'll do well but he can be really boring. Take his class though and you'll get a lot out of it. He's also easy to talk to and get help from. Really nice and smart and dont be afraid to be called on cuz he usually answers his own questions.

I don't know what grade I am getting in this class at the moment, and I don't care. If I had the opportunity to take this class with another professor and have a guaranteed A, I would still have choosen Delancey because I can actually say I had fun in this class, and more importantly i can say i learned to think.

Also, after reading some of the previous comments, my comment would seem to imply it is impossible to get an A. It isn't. It is very doable to get a B+ or A, but will take effort.

Best teacher at loyola. Hard class but he seriously is the smartest teacher I've had.

A great teacher! I learned a ton and was very interested in what he had to say.

A great teacher. Initially the work load is intimidating, but soon you find it isnt that bad. he analyzes everything extremely in depth, and he's extremeLy intelligent. Went to Yale for undergrad and received his doctorate in English at university of Chicago. I learned a LOT in his class. Everyone should learn what he has to offer

Brilliant and happy to share his brillance if you'll do the work. Highly recommended

He was very intimidating at first but I actually enjoyed it in the end. He grades on improvement which was weird but he cared a lot about his students and was always willing to help. If you see him after class he will basically outline your paper for you and tell you exactly what to do to get an A.

Potentially the best professor I've had in my academic career. He's brilliant and very helpful if you show an interest in getting a good grade. I've never looked forward to going to a class more than this one.

Take Dr. DeLancey! It is a lot of work because you do have a homework assignment every class, but he is a great man and very helpful when it comes to papers. You have to work for a good grade in the class, but his class is very enjoyable!

Students who value articulate, bright, caring and genuine professors, take Professor Delancey.

Really nice and helpful teacher. If you go to his office hours, he helps you basically write your paper for you. I barely read anything for class, and I still am doing fine. TAKE HIM, you wont regret it.

Loved this class. Professor Delancey is extremely cool and funny. He is one of my favorite teachers this year.

Delancey is very helpful with writing and grades based on your progression in the class. He also goes on some pretty awesome/funny tangents that actually trigger thought. Great professor to have for my first year in college.

It's sad to see such a brilliant professor have such a low rating. Delancey changed the way I interepret literature and was willing to help me at every step along the way. If you want to grow as a human being, take his class. You will work for your grade, but that's how it should be. Loyola is lucky to have him.

I took Dr. DeLancey's class 24 years ago! You get what you deserve in his class! His class was amazing, I learned so much about myself and the world around me from class discussions! Thank you, Professor!