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cool guy! He will do everything to help you! As long as you give him what he wants, you'll get a good grade
Lany is the coolest teacher EVER! He is so awesome. I had him for 1101 and 1102 and have been waiting for another class so i can take him again. Very cool teacher. Open-minded. Loves to see people who are themselves in their papers..not stiff and fake
Very cool guy. He will make you work but not hard. He helps you a lot and tells you exactly what to do.
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Great teacher!! I highly recommend him. He will do whatever he can to help you. He will read your rough draft and make suggestions. He's also very entertaining. Fun class!!
Very cool teacher.
fun class
Mr. Lany is the freakin' man! He's helped improve my writing 100% and he's a cool guy. Don't expect an easy "A" because that's not what he does, but he'll definetly give great advise on how to become more confident in your writing! :)
Mr. Lany is a very good teacher if you want to actually learn while you are in his class.If you are looking for an easy A forget it.If he gives you an A you have earn it(no free passes here). Hope you like to write too(A LOT!),but his alot of fun,helpful
I took Lany for FIL1000. I enjoyed it a lot, Lany has a knack for making people comfortable. His lectures were very dry though, trying to make obscure connections to movies just isn't working out.
Very funny guy, makes you feel comfortable. He seems a bit ****. Most of the films we watched had some sort of **** theme to it. But a great guy and teacher.
funny guy but a little girly. fun easy class
Great Teacher every day you'll leave out with something to think about, he could actually be a humanities professor. Great all around guy and very funny.
Really great teacher! Strives to make sure you understand what is expected. Very humerous, and makes you feel comfortable. Sometimes can be a little inappropriate with his jokes though.
awsome teacher. always fun to be in his class.
Awesome Teacher!! Always ready to help if you get stuck on am essay idea. Very easy to get along with and you can tell that he really enjoys teaching!!!
This is on of my favorite classes by far! His writing assignments were a little tough, but he was always available to help. He has an interesting sense of humor and always kept me entertained. He was very stimulating.
Professor Lany kicks ass!!!
Awesome teacher... always had jokes or crazy stories to tell us everyday.... best teacher i've ever had!!!
Great guy, cool as hell. Do what he asks for and you'll pass.
Bad teacher. I worked hard for my A, but got a B. What the heck? Oh well... This guy things he's something. He also pushes his political views on his students, which pissed me off. Jerk!
FOR THE PERSON WITH THE LAST COMMENT, "THIS GUY THINGS HE SOMETHING"? YEAH YOU WORKED REALLY HARD FOR YOUR A! ROCK ON MR. LANY!!!
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Professor Lany is the shiznit!
English is my worst subject, but Lany was so awesome! The papers are a little hard but he is ALWAYS there to help. Best teach I have ever had.
Great professor! Cares about his students & will help anyway he can...he is fair but pushes you to your potential. On the downside, he is moody sometimes.
Best teacher I have ever had, including high school. The one who said he pushes his views on the class is absolutely wrong. He only says his views when asked (and sometimes begged) by a student. I even disagree with his political views and had an absolute blast both times I took his class. Very helpful. Very funny. You look forward to class!
Mr. Lany is the best teacher at fccj. I have had his class 3 times. He wants his students to pass and helps you when you have any problem. He is easy to talk to and super cool. I am taking him in the fall for Enc 1102. Mr.Lany rocks!!!
Professor Lany is awesome! He really cares about his students and wants them to pass the class. He made the class fun and easy. Just do the work and you will pass.
In your papers be clear and consise- his favorite saying. I learned a great deal, and my writing improved so much. He's pretty cool too, and picked interesting topics to write about. I liked him a lot, and I'm glad I took his class.
The best english teacher i kno!!!
very nice and crazy acting really and down to earth!!!
Prof. Lany is the man, he's funny, crazy, and just down to earth. He knows what he is doing and will do anything to help you out as long as he sees you are actually there to learn. If you come to his class and you will not be bored.
OK! What can be better than a class where you watch awesome movies??? Nothing!!! In FIL1000 you have 3 papers, and 2 test, and you watch a bunch of movies. This course counts as a humanties credit. So Take It!!! I got an A and didnt even pay attention to t
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I had him for 1101 And he is a great Teacher! He is funny and makes the learning experience an interesting one. I would definatly say he is one of the best teachers I have ever had!
hes one of the best teachers ive had and ive only been in the class for 2 weeks lol. he makes the class alot of fun!
Good teacher..yet forces his "style" of writing on you a lot. That was my only problem with him. Otherwise hes absolutly awesome...Likes putting people on the spot..it was a fun time. I recommend
he's a very clear and and concise teacher that likes to have fun with his students while being serious at the same time. The class is pretty easy as well.
he is a very good teacher. he teaches you to be a better writer. he mostly talks but he is very funny and by the end of the term he has your clas totally connected.
Great teacher. Is always willing to help out. Very funny and pretty hot!
He was pretty cool, I found it hard to perfect my writing style to suit his needs but I did get a "B"
One of the more fun teachers I have ever had. I actually look forward to his class and have not missed a day yet. (Thats good for me!) Take his class if you can get in!
I had his class my first semester in college- his teaching style is interesting and fun- he keeps you motivated and his assignments are fun too. I really enjoyed his class, If you can get in it I would completely recommend it- I got an A in his class with little effort- hes a good teacher and talks about his family a lot & he is kind of cute lol
You are a riot as a film teacher you have made the class that much more intersting
Excellent. Brings out the best. Expects respect and work completion, but otherwise no problem. Takes time to write fiction, but you won't regret it. Lany is an A+
Professor Lany is clear, concise, and definitely eccentric. He's got a great sense of humor, and makes class interesting. Turn in your drafts, and follow his instructions and you're sure to get A's.
Didn't conduct himself very professionally, but knew more about the English language than any other professor of English I've ever met.
This guy is freakin' hilarious, my most enjoyable class. If he's good for English, he's amazing for Creative Writing!
Thorough teaching style. Believes in helping students rather than assigning papers and tossing students aside. Allows you to hand in rough drafts prior to a due date.
dry sense of humor-makes class fun and intersting. Not boring by any means!
Professor Lany is very helpful when it comes to answering questions, and is very flexible when it comes to making upwork (during no class hours). i had him for two of my classes and i would recomend him to anyone. my writing skills where greatly improved. Very laid back. but you will have an essay due every week in his english class.
If you, like almost everyone, are taking this class because it is a requirement, I definately recommend Mr. Lany's. He is helpful and funny, and gives you every opportunity to get good grades. If you are planning on being an English major, or care for any reason about actually improving your writing, you can do better.
He is CRAZY and hilarious and makes class a LOT of fun. You can tell that he loves his job and wants to really help his students. He is a little bit harsh on grading, but you will learn so much from him. I would recommend taking him, unless you're lazy and don't want to work...then don't bother. You'll just end up failing. :)
very funny. Kind of dry sense of humor. not easy !! He is always willing to help you out but does not give out grades! I haven't finished the class yet but we write A LOT! 3 Grammar tests, mid term and final are in class timed written essays. 5 main essays and 5 journals due the last week of class! Not too bad!
Awsome teacher
mr. lany is the best teacher!! my favorite teacher by far. hilarious, and very intelligent. i was excited to go to his class everyday. easy A if you do his simple papers & assignments. great guy!!! A++++
take him. enough said.
okay ima be honest...he was a great professor im very smart true but very lazy and i managed to get a C...he worked with me when i needed to catch up he always keeps class interesting do all your essays and you should definitely get an A
Yes, you will be extremely glad if you take this professor. He is by far the best one I've had. His assignments aren't the hardest thing in the world and everyday you will laugh your ass off in class. He is a funny one. You learn a lot and he makes time fly with his awesome and out-there personality!! TAKE HIM =)
Great teacher but tuff you need to work very hard, but very funny man and will give you alot of help but it is not easy.
I don't recall ever having an English teacher that was so helpful... not only helpful but approachable. He's so nice and he makes it very easy to ask questions and he doesn't make you feel stupid for not understanding something. He's awesome. I HIGHLY recommend him. He literally saved my college career by actually praising my writing. He's great.
As a student that has been out of school for a while having him as a teacher was a blessing. He is precise and to the point. He only expects you to try and do your best. He is awsome!
He is so witty and clever. So attractive. Great teacher, also. But.. seriously.. dreamy.
Mr. Lany is definitely my favorite professor by far! He is so helpful and easy to approach if you have any questions. He has helped me improve my writing. I would definitely recommend him!!
One of the best English teachers I've ever had. Gives you feed back on the 5 essays you have to write. Loves what he does and has a passion for the English language. Very funny too!! Definitly taking him for ENC1102
Absolutely freakin' amazing teacher!!!!! Totally bummed I couldn't get him for the second semester!
I HATED ENGLISH CLASS BUT LOVED IT UNTIL I TOOK MR. LANY. HE'S AWESOME! 5 600 WORD ESSAYS, 3 GRAMMAR TEST (DROP THE LOWEST) 2 IN CLASS ESSAY FOR MID AND FINAL. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYBODY! HE EXPECTS A LOT ON ESSAYS BUT GIVE HIM YOUR ROUGH DRAFT AND HE'LL HELP YOU OUT TO THE FULLEST! I'M TAKING HIM AGAIN FOR ENC 1102! FUNNY GUY. TAKE HIM!
Awesome guy. I enjoyed his class a lot. His last assignment was a little hard. He has a great sense of humor. Test are not hard if u watch movie and write down the notes during discussion. You actually learn how to watch movies in this class. Very interesting class with a very cool professor.
Mr. Lany is histarical, a total babe, and a really good teacher. He's really smart but not uptight. He's really outgoing and appreciates if you take his class seriously but everything else is all fun and games. Make sure you do all the work, and read the book. Plays really good movies. Oh and once again, He's a total babe.
Essays determine major percentage of grade. Professor Lany is very clear and concise. Fairly easy and he always makes it interesting.
Professor Lany is an AWESOME teacher. He makes class very interesting with his humor. He is very helpful when it comes to essays. He will help you with any question that you have. There is never too many questions asked or a stupid question asked when dealing with professor Lany. I highly recommend him.
Absolutely the best! I have never really liked English until I had his class. He actually knew how teach English and teach it well. Yeah, you do get your share of work, but if you just put forth the effort you won't get less than a B. Take him! He's very hilarious!
he was a good professor...made the work fun. just make sure you send rough drafts for your essays before you turn them in...this will help your grade in the long run
Prof. Lany is serious about his class and helping his students, but at the same time him and his assignments are fun. The work is fun and creative, and it also makes you think. Don't hesitate to ask him for help; he checks his email often. If you get a chance take one of his classes;he's GREAT!
The best teacher, period. I'm a writer and an English major, and he helped me push my writing. He expects alot of his students but no more than they are capable of if they apply themselves. He makes the classroom a comfortable environment and has most of the class laughing about 90% of the time. I took him for 2 classes & regret that it was only 2!
Professor Lany is a great Film and English teacher. Hilarious and smart. He knows a lot about film and makes you appreciate the cinematic art. Test aren't bad just copy down what he writes on the board, watch the movies, and participate in the discussions. The only thing that sucks is you don't have enough time to watch so many movies.
I hated Prof. lany. He never was a good prof. that helped you with your work. He gave you topics on essays and didn't let you choose. One that SUCKED was an essay comapring the Sarahs Silverman program to Seinfeld. That was really hard for what he wanted. He tries to be your friend but not your teacher.if you want a hard prof take him
Mr. Lany is awesome. You watch great movies and the assignments are interesting. He will help you, you just have to ask. He is ridiculously funny, and gives great feedback on essays and tests. You do have to make an effort in his class, but he is very understanding and expects you to work to your best potential. Definitely would take again!
I had him for ENC1101 & 1102. Now I have him for Film - ENG1100. Doesn't that say enough of how good of a teacher he is by taking all his classes? Film class is amazing. I now have a new appreciation for movies. You won't be bored by the movies he chooses. They are so wonderful and interesting. HIGHLY recommended. Counts as a humanities class. =D
Prof Lany is a great teacher. I had him for Film and got an A. Just put some time into the papers he assigns and you will get a great grade.
Awesome teacher! He is definitely my favorite teacher ever. His attendance policy is pretty relaxed, as long as you show up for most of the classes, you're fine. If you show you're putting forth an effort, he will notice and grade you accordingly. Take him for any class you can!
Great professor. He does require you to work for your grade. As long as you show up on time and do what he asks of you, you will have no problem getting an A in the class.
Great professor, one of my favorites. His wittiness and great personality keeps the class interesting. He loves to interact with the class and seems very interested in his students and their opinions. As long as you come to class, put forth effort in the assignments, and watch the films with your full attention it's a piece of cake!
This guy is great, very charismatic. Half the time I didn't realize that I was learning anything until I took the tests and BAM! easy A's.
Lany is awesome! I had him for both enc1101 & 1102. His topics for papers make it easy to complete the papers. Uses up to date information and issues to teach. He will definetly improve your writing and grammer. He is quite funny and has a passion for writing. You can turn in rough drafts before paper deadline and he will correct errors! Recommend!
Lany is pure awesome! I love this man. He makes class fun, yet at the same time you learn so much from him. Not an easy A, but it is not impossible. I feel that I have learned more from him than any other English Prof in my life. This is my second class with him and will not be the last. You can tell he loves film. After this class, you will too.
Prof. Lany is amazing. I've had him for 1101 and 1102. His topics are fun and make the writing a bit easier. Must attend class and get work in on time. Not an easy A, but very possible.
I've had Mr. Lany for both ENC1101 and 1102. probably for the same reason as every else who prefer to take his eng classes. he's amazing! never had so much fun in a class while also learning more than i ever had. he's extremely helpful and sincerely wants you to succeed. show up, do the work, and try your best and it'll def pay off. he's the best
Very fun professor. Also very helpful. Can send him rough drafts and he gives great feedback. Took the hybrid class. Overall 3 essays, 1 online essay and one in-class final essay. Topics to choose from are good. No quizzes or tests. Strictly gives you deadlines for final drafts but discusses topics in class so you know what to write about.
Lany is the best! I took him for 1101. I've never been a great essay writer but He made my writing SO much better. He's a tough grader but you'll be surprised how great of a writer you will become taking this class. He's also crazy and likes to yell random words, so class is fun. Him being cute (especailly in sweaters) is also a plus.
Absolutely amazing professor; one of my favorites. One of the smartest people I know. Also very entertaining. Never dull. He can be a bit critical, but only means to improve your writing. His goal seems to be to get you to think well, which I am very grateful for. If you are a good student and put in a solid effort you will do well.
Professor Lany is one of the best at FSCJ. He really helps improve your writing. One of the few professors who actually cares. Keeps class interesting.
REALLY nice, super helpful, course was not easy, you write 4-5 formal essays. But he helps you out all the way.
Mr. Lany is a father and an English Teacher. He has a lot of passion for both. You write 4 essays along with a few book quizzes. Mr. Lany wants to see you succeed. A dry sense of humor and a positive attitude is what he brings to class everyday.
One of my favorite professors! He truly cares about each student and wants you to succeed. He made it easy and fun to learn & I was excited about each essay. I hated English before his class. He made learning grammar easy and would check your essay before it was due so you could fix it. There are 5 essays & 10 reading quizzes. Take Professor Lany!!
He's the best, and truly wants you to succeed. He gives plenty of examples and feedback to show exactly what he expects for you to improve. Also he's hilarious.
He was such a great professor. He helped my writing a lot and was always pushing everyone to write better. He tends to be a bit critical of your writing, but that's what is needed to make it better. One of the only professors I gave a crap about at fscj.
I took his Intro to Film class along with 30 other ppl. Half of them took the class as a joke, but Lany is very passionate about film. You watch different genres of movies (some are very uh.. different) take notes, and get a few papers or online discussion activities. . TAKE NOTES!!! Dont fall asleep, b/c the notes ARE the tests! Fun class overall
I've always been a good writer but Professor Lany made me an even better one!He doesnt just give out A's; he will make you work for it.He's always willing to sit down with you and help modify your rough draft. Take him, he's amazing!
I really liked this class Lany is an intelligent an fun professor.The class is not an easy A but if ou pt of thought and time into your essays you can get an A. Thank you Professor Lany. Inspired me to read.
I went into this class as a poor writer and he helped me improve my skills. His class in not an easy A. but if you work hard and ask him to look over your drafts he will help you improve them, and you can get an A. I did and I do not like reading.
I absolutely HATE writing! But, Mr. Lany help me get through it. He makes the class enjoyable. English isn't my worst subject but I just hate it! I received an B in the class but I could have easily gotten an A if I tired. Take him! I will be taking him again for enc1102
Lany is awesome!! Easy to talk too and funny! There is definitely some writing done in this class but the films he picks are pretty good and he makes it clear what he expects of you. I also took him for 1102(he was a little harder for that class) but still great. Completely recommend him!!
Professor Lany is a fun teacher, he's very passionate about literature and more than willing to help students learn to write creatively.
Good professor. He makes it clear what he expects of you and he is definitely not an easy grader. if you want to pass his class you need to show up to every single class and make sure you learn from your mistakes when he gives back your papers, he is very nitpicky and he reads every single word.
I absolutely hate english, but Mr. Lany made the class so simple! You have to write 4 900 word essays, which arent hard and one simple in class essay! you dont have a midterm and hes a great teacher who will help you with anything! extremely laid back, and you can miss up to 5 classes! i highly recommend this class
He is very passionate about writing. Great teacher.
Mr. Lany is a great teacher and is really easy going. If you actually try and do the work, you won't have any problems. I ended the semester with an A!
Professor Lany is an awesome teacher. He is very understanding and willing to help in anyway he can. He grades fairly and genuinely wants his students to succeed. As long as you do the assignments on time, you will not have any regrets.
Mr Lany is awesome! One of my two favorite profs. Subject: literary non-fiction. 2 books (cheap to rent). Prof is always helpful, great guidance & feedback, clear on expectations. FUNNY, keeps class lively! Expects college level writing (duh, it's college folks). 4 essays, will correct 1 rough draft for each. Don't miss out! Would take again!
Best professor ever! He is very helpful and funny. His essays are kinda easy if you just pay attention. I will take him again for english
Professor Lany isn't super easy but is a great teacher and very helpful! I hate English but he made the class very enjoyable
Professor Lany is one of my favorite professor at FSCJ. He is clear about your assignments and his feedback on ALL assignments is incredible. I absolutely adored his class and I will most definitely take him again.
I cannot say enough positive things! I had him for an evening class and he really did his best to entertain while teaching. Make sure you read what he asks for pop quizzes as he gives plenty of opportunities for an easy A. I found his feedback on papers critical but very useful. I will do everything in my power to take all future classes with him
Took him for a 12-week course. It was surprisingly a lot of fun, and he was incredibly helpful in his feedback. He WILL make you work hard for that grade, but it's still a fulfilling experience all around.
Professor Lany is great! I took his evening class this semester. I learned a lot in his class this semester. I wish he was teaching an evening class in the spring. He really does go above and beyond for his students. You have to do the work. He's more than willing to help you along the way. Great teacher!!
Great teacher worth taking. Lany is laid back and explains everything in class. If he feels the students do not understand an assignment he gives one on one help. The class consisted of 4 essays and various quizzes for the books read in class. Really fun and will make you laugh.
Professor Lany is very helpful and understanding. His essays are easy, and he is very clear with his assignments. If you are taking him for ENC1101 you are to write four papers: 1 narrative, 1 compare and contrast, 1 research, and 1 random paper. He is very funny and he legit cares about his students and their participation in class. Awesome Prof!
Currently in week 2 of this class but it's already pretty obvious that if YOU LIKE TO WRITE and are passionate about writing, you will like this professor. Picture Robin Williams from Dead Poet Society only funnier and with less deaths in his class. 70% of grade is a 7,000+ word portfolio. Easy day.
Professor is really helpful and lets you give him a rough draft of your paper so he can give you feedback so when you turn in the final there's no way you can't get a good grade. You have to actually TRY and fail his class not to pass.
Took regular length in-class ENC1102. Excellent professor. By far my best thus far at FSCJ. I was already a good writer entering his class; he sent my abilities into the stratosphere. Expect to laugh in class. Reading quizzes 1xweek that are a breeze if you read the assigned reading. Will work with you academically & if accommodations are needed.
THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER! VERY HELPFUL. Just work hard for you grade and you will have a nice grade. With him you will learn a lot!
2 books to read, 4 papers and quizzes about the books, that's it. The quizzes get kind of annoying at the end but he's funny and makes the class fun. Not a tough grader!
Prof Lany is great. He likes to make you write but he seems to really enjoy reading your papers and giving feedback to make you a better writer. Even if you hate writing, you could still pass this class as long as you do the work. He will work with you if you show some kind of effort.
I took him twice. He is an amazing teacher and is very helpful. He takes your rough drafts and reads them himself, then goes over it with you so you know exactly what he wants. No need to use a writing lab. Works with you about missing class as long as you email him. Highly recommend!
Hands down, best prof at FSCJ. Took him for 1101 and 1102, LOVED him! He will make you work but he makes it so enjoyable, you forget you're in class. Very funny and personable. He WILL go out of his way to help you if you reach out. Definitely recommend. Sad I don't have him this semester ): & only 4 papers with plenty of time to complete, TAKE!!!!
Absolutely fantastic professor. He is really funny and makes the class very interesting! There are 2 in class readings you have to participate in for a grade, discussion boards throughout, and a 7000 word portfolio. He walks you through everything, even writes with you sometime in class! Very helpful and extremely encouraging. Loved this class!
He's a great professor ! I definitely want to take his class again. He really takes his time to explain things that certain people in the class don't understand. He's a tough grader, but he lets you submit as many first drafts as you want. He's super funny, and makes class really enjoyable!
Super easy going professor. No tests. A few writing assignments and a 7000 word portfolio do at the end of the semester (not as bad as it sounds). Will help you with anything you need and has a great sense of humor. Definitely recommend.
One super cool dude! He is there to help you with anything. Take him if you like to write... Professor Lany expects GOOD writing, so beware. He can be tough, but it helps you in the end.
If you like to write, you will LOVE this class. Lany pushes you to be more creative and efficient. A 7,000 word portfolio is due at the end of the semester and I know it sounds difficult but there's writing assignments throughout the class that can go towards it. Anyway, I had a blast learning how to become a better writer. And Lany is awesome!
Matt is an awesome professor. He's a bit of an eccentric character which makes for some pretty hilarious class discussions. He is an avid reader and writer, and his wide knowledge of literature really expresses his interest in the subject and passion for teaching. Matt is committed to your education and will inspire you to become a better writer.
This guy is amazing, hands down. Don't be alarmed by the rating of 2 for 'easiness.' Professor Lany is there for you. He's a tough grader, but you will learn the ways of correct grammar. If I could have this guy for every one of my English classes, I would. Take him, you won't regret it. Bonus: He has a sense of humor!
LOVED Prof Lany. He really helped me develop my writing. Honestly, he's the first professor I voluntarily went to office hours for advice on projects. Hilarious and lets you write from the soul. Nothing is limited! Must participate in class and assignments for A. Also, be prepared to read your stuff out loud. Seriously. There's no escaping it.
Professor Lany is awesome! He expects clear, concise, and grammatically correct writing, but offers great feedback. He takes great interest in helping his student become better writers, and gives thought-provoking assignments. I feel truly lucky to have learned under his instruction. If you want an inspirational professor, look no further.
Great Professor! Class is set up very easy and simple. I would take a class with him again!
Prof. Lany was awesome. By far the best professor I have ever had. This class is a blast, even if you hate English. He will asign you 4 papers to write, each 900 words and he will asign them about 4 weeks apart. If you actually try on the essays you will get an A. Its not easy but all it takes is a good bit of effort.
Very good teacher. For ENC1101 we read a really good book with a short quiz once a week on 40-60 pages. 4 essays due throughout course but thats it. He will let you know if it's not necessary to come to the next class.
Prof. Lany made writing even more enjoyable for me. It wasn't an easy class but he definitely tries his best to help everyone succeed in his class. We had to read 3 books and watched one movie, one of the books was super long but interesting. We had to write 3 1200 word essays. Reading quizzes every week. Overall great professor!
Class was very easy. Given 5 papers to write. We spend about 4 weeks on each essay and we discuss them in class. Very funny, and outgoing professor. Fair grader does expect great papers since he basically tells us exactly what he's looking for in each essay. Overall one of my favorite classes.
Hilarious teacher. Honestly learned more in his class than in any other class
Quite simply the greatest teacher I've had the privilege of learning from. Invoked a drive to write and read that I never knew I had.
My favorite professor EVER. He was so awesome and taught me so much. Thank you Mr. Lany!
He's super caring about not only his students but the quality of what we can produce. He's very understanding but handles his class with a stern hand. Productivity matters! As long as you make sense and write coherently, you've landed a solid 'C'. His focus is helping his students transcend to good writers. Do the work CORRECTLY, you'll pass!
I loved Professor Lany! Definitely going to be taking him for ENC1102! He only requires one book, 'The Circle' by Dave Eggers, which will be needed on essay #3. He has weekly reading quizzes but those are super easy as long as you read the book. We had a total of 4 essays, plus an in class essay. He gives excellent feedback on each essay, too.
Prof. Lany is AMAZING!! I look forward to taking him for every possible english class I have to take. He is fair, gives extra credit, explains all assignments in detail and is easy to reach by email or phone for question. Definitely lives up to the rating!!! Recommend for all times but will keep your entertained if you happen to need a night class!
Professor Lany is awesome. I would take him for every class if I could. He gives great feedback on assignments. Put in the effort and you will get an A.
Lany is an amazing professor! He doesn't take things too seriously and genuinely wants to get to know you. He has a passion as a prof. and it rubs off. He makes it very clear what he expects of you as a student and your work but is very understanding if something is going on in your life. Take time to do the work and it's an easy A!
If you are a foreign student, and you really want to improve your English, this is your class. However, if you want an easy A, try another professor. He talks very fast but cares about the students, so if at any point you stay in the air like "Alice in Wonderland", you can ask him. Take his class..., he will help you for sure.
One of the best teachers at fscj by far! Very social and helpful. He is so good at what he does he should be teaching at an university
Really helpful and understanding. I missed a few classes and as long as I was able to give him solid papers, he was okay with it (not that I would recommend just skipping). Act like you care and he will care in return. Class was interesting and the papers weren't too difficult. He definitely gave me a higher grade than I maybe earned.
Easiest course I've ever taken. He is very lenient and cares about his students. Do your reading assignment every week and turn in an essay every few weeks, and you will easily pass the course.
He's a very good teacher , you'll love taking his class
Prof. Lany is an amazing english teacher. There was two books to read with easy quizzes12 and 4essays. There was one extra credit thing and he is a fair grader. I would HIGHLY recommend his class as he is a hilarious individual who enjoys watching students exhale in their writing and overall life. If you can take this mans class YOU WILL LOVE IT!
Lany was a very funny, and great teacher! He is super nice and very understanding and loves to get everyone in his class involved, his work was very easy if u listen to him cause he explains to the class exactly what you need to do to get an A.
Prof. Lany was AWESOME for ENC1101. He's very charismatic, his lectures are great, he's loud and honest. Weekly reading quizzes on the first book and one reading quiz for the second book (Hurricane pushed schedule), all were fairly easy. Four essays throughout the class and he will accept rough drafts so you know exactly what to expect. Great class
Hands down the best english class i have ever taken.
Prof Lany is by far one of the best instructors at FSCJ. He is hilarious, caring, and genuinely wants you to pass. As long as you put forth the effort, you will get a good grade. I would recommend taking his class.
Professor Lany is a great teacher. He really loves what he does and wants to make a difference in the english department. He pushed me to be a better writer and even invited me to share my work for the first time.
Great Professor
Prof Lany was amazing! He gives you all the tools you need to succeed in his course. He's really funny guy and keeps it light hearted. Had a total of 4 essays to write. He expects everyone to put forth their best efforts and the way he teaches it makes you want to do your very best. wish I could take his class again but I don't need anymore credits
he's so helpful, but also really funny. makes the time go by a lot faster
Most amazing english teacher I've ever had. he makes the work fun, enjoyable while still very informing & extremely helpful if material isn't understood. learned a lot in his class. would definitely recommend!
SUPER AWESOME. He is extremely funny, sarcastic in a good way, while at the same time professional. He's genuine and extremely accessible. He asks to read one book for the semester and the quizzes are super easy if you actually READ! And always extra credit. Essays are also not difficult and if struggling he's there to help. TAKE HIM!!
Uses essays for most of the semester, tough grader when you dont take work seriously. really funny, cares about students passing. will always help if needed.
Best teacher I have ever had. He really cares about his students and is always willing to help. Two cheap books, easy reading quizzes once a week, and two 1200 word essays that he will take the time to explain and help you over and over. Hate writing? He makes it enjoyable. Love writing? He makes you love it even more. You'll enjoy coming to class!
One of the best professors I have ever had. Tough grader on essays but is really helpful with them so that you'll get a good grade. Very respectful and understanding, also funny.
Take professor Lany's class if you want to become a better writer. Always give him you're rough draft for some clear feedback. By the time you turn your papers in you will get a better grade, than you would have without his input! Awesome, understanding and respectful as well! A stress-free class, but put in the effort for your grade! Proof-read!
Professor Lany is a harsh grader. But he is precise about his grading criteria, so it's fair game. He also takes attendance. So, if you skip more than four days of class, then he's going to drop you. Other than that, we just had to read a book that was assigned to us, and took a quiz every Thursday until the semester ended. But I enjoyed the class.
His lectures were interesting, and he gave good feedback. His expectations were clear. He wants the students to do their best. I highly recommend taking his class. If i could take ENC 1102 with Professor Lany, I would.
One of the most amazing professors I have ever had. He was very hands on and really cared about his teaching. I would recommend him to anyone.
He is such a good professor. He gets back to your emails amazingly fast. He is there to help you with anything you need. He will be there for you if you need help even after you are done with his course. He is just an amazing professor.
An excellent professor, he is truly knowledgeable and wants to help his students. He is a fair grader and gives helpful feedback. If you take this course get ready to write! Get the assigned reading done early so you can focus on the papers due.
Hardest class Ive taken by far! I do not recommend him. He is the only class out of all of my other classes that I stressed about every day!
Changes grades once set in the grade book which is questionable. Doesn't provide rubrics which could lead to bias grading. Spent twenty minutes out of the whole semester actually teaching writing about texts then just goes on about the books you have for homework. Take the seven week course to get it over with, but still recommend a different Prof.
He is the most difficult professor I've ever had! He grades super harshly and has no sympathy towards anyones life difficulties. Horrible!
He's an alright professor as a whole, but he should not be teaching a freshman class. The first essay of the semester, more than half the class made F's and D's and the rubric is not clear enough. I got a B on the essay but I have also been writing for years. My lecture is 3 hours long and his voice makes me fall asleep. Take his class if you dare
He grades hard and his rubric is vague. He is a terrible teacher, At least for a freshmen class. I would never take this class again. He does not explain things very well for about 10 minutes and then gives you a quiz and that is it, he moves on to another topic and repeat.
I took him because of the good reviews I saw here. Wrong move on my part. Theres a lot of in class assignments and even if you did your very best on your essays, do not expect to receive a good feedback and high grades. He hates late submissions and will give you zero even if you are late for only a minute.I would not recommend him.
He gives papers every week. Some are hard, and some are easier.
This teacher literally made my first year in college hell I was soooo stressed out .. we literally had essays every week and some weeks we would have 2-3 essays. Hes a very tough grader, doesnt take make up work no matter the circumstances. would definitely not take his class ever again even if he was the last teacher to pick from . Hes horrible
As long as you attend class and listen to EXACTLY what he wants on the essays you will be fine. There are 4 essays and a novel to read. I am not the best at writing, but he really does help you understand how to improve. Definitely use the writing lab and participate in class. You only need to purchase a novel and grammar book.
Professor Lany should not be teaching freshman english. There are many essays to do, which he gives feedback but not enough to know how to make it better for him. Whenever a kid has a question he simply ask them to email him and then to mute your mic. Do not take this professor if you do not know how to do a essay.
This Professor is probably the best I've ever had. I took him twice and he changed me for the better. He is fairly difficult, but sees the potential in people and brings out the best in them. Very laid-back, relatable, and understanding. Can't find another like him.
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