Can be disorganized however lets you turn in a rough draft of papers and than gives you suggestions on changes needed to be made. Make the changes and you can get an A on every paper. I would take him again!

Took Comp II online. Didnt think it was a bad class. Then again taking Prof. Horn for Comp 1 is what got me through this class. I got an A but unless you had a good Comp 1 teacher maybe you should take someone else.

heS REALLY REALLY EASY

The best teacher I've ever had. I learned a lot and I loved going to his class.

He's the best!

I thought he was the best teacher ever! He is a little disorganized with the grades and how soon they are available to you but he is so enthusiastic about what he does and he encourages everyone to give their perspective of stories and really no answer is wrong when discussing stories. Highly recommended and the class isn't boring either

I absolutely loved this guy. He made English so much more interesting. I agree that at times he was somewhat disorganized, but he always kept you informed on how you were doing. Very motivational and inspiring!! Take him! You will thoroughly enjoy him!

Wonderful instructor!!Hands down the best professor I've ever taken...Absolutely loved Mr.Pizana.His class is fairly easy and he makes the class very interesting and fun.I especially was impressed with how he interacted with his students and encouraged everyone to participate.

Although there was a lot of writing, it was easy if you read the material. THis teacher is passionate about his work, and easy to get along with if you're there to learn. Very understanding if you have personal issues.

took online class, there was a lot of writing but it was interesting. i liked the class,just keep up with your assignments and you will do fine.

At first I really dreaded taking this class expecially online I thought it was going to be so much work and a bunch of stuff that I wasnt interested in. Come to find out it was actually a decent class. Although he doesnt read emails quickly or grade assigments if you do the work you will end up with an A.

took his online comp II class... very easy... there is a lot of writing but its a comp class wht do u expect.... everything u do is easy though... good thing he is a little disorganized so he doesnt notice if u turn things in late or just doesn't care.... i would deff RECOMMEND HIM!!! TAKE THE ONLINE CLASS.... U WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!

I like Pizana. Even though he was a little unorganized he made comp 2 very interesting. He doesnt give much work itss just time comsuming. Hes really cool. I would take this class again.

Awesome Teacher! Although he can be unorganized at times, he is very easy and helps you with anything. Great discussions, tells you exactly what's going to be on tests, grades easily. I'm taking him again for Comp 2!!! Take him!

Great teacher except that the actual state exit exam is totally different than what you learn in class. Yes we had review of the state test 2-3 weeks prior, but I think we could of gone over more items that were actually on the test. Also I think we should of practiced more essay writing in class without a group.

The class was easy and Mr. Pizana always made group discussions interesting! Tests were easy as well as long as you "study" for them; he gives you hints of what will be on the test (take notes). However, know this too, this teacher's grading skills can use a bit of work! I would recommend this class!

I had Mr. Pizana for Comp II and he was hard but fiar. He made me interested in literature and his lectures were never boring.. Take him if you want to learn about literature from an interesting teacher.

I would highly recommend this professor. He is hilarious, and very dramatic with his lectures, he is also extremely interactive. All of the stories he picks are relevant to problems in today?s society, and he does a good job at explaining the stories. His quizzes were pretty easy because he let us choose the stories we wanted to cover, some are don

he also let us compose our own midterm and final. The paper was 1000 words and it wasn?t too hard, he gave us PLENTY of time to complete it (all semester). The assignments are equivalent to about 500 words a week but they are so SIMPLE and he isn?t too strict on deadlines. He is horrible at grading things promptly, although if you do your work then

Warning: he doesn't grade til late in semester. Bright side: he grades for content, not perfection. Easy A if you do your work. He explains which stories will be on each quiz, & what you need to know. Appx 1-2 stories discussed/read in class each week + 250wd for each story due on ANGEL. I suggest reading before class; he will ask questions.

Since he doesn't grade til late in the semester, he doesn't make a big deal about deadlines, even though he has them posted. Classes are pure discussions and taking minimal notes for your own benefit. Don't be overwhelmed by his loudness, you get used to it. He's funny too. Oh, and he'll call on you to answer questions, so read before class!

Professor Orlando is just great. If you graduated from high school in the 80's take him. I took comp 1 in 1997. Forget comp 2,however, he breaks down all the literature for you to understand. If names like Poe or Shakespeare scare you, fear no more it's like learning your A<B<C's. I not only enjoyed coming to class but learned a whole lot.

I took him for Comp 1 and 2 online. I got an A and a B. He does not grade until the last minute and late work is accepted for full credit. Don't bother trying to email him...he doesn't even read it. The class is very easy and you don't even need the book for Comp 2. I just found all the stories online and did the work that way.

I love Pizana. I had him for comp. II and i'm taking his american lit class just for fun because i liked him so much.

Awsome

Love him! I graduated two years ago and transfered to another school, miss his teaching every semester. his class is worth the delayed grading.

I did not really talk to the teacher often but he does respond quickly. The course work is simple. Prof Pizana chooses great texts to read from. There is quite a bit of writing but it is easy. Overall excellent class. If I had to take another english class, I would choose Pizana.

Absolutely wonderful teacher. Really gets into the literature and cares about what the students think. He never tells students that they are wrong with their opinions on the covered works. Very friendly :) Recommended.

He is amazing. He was very passionate about everything he does and he really knows how to pull you into the situations. I had him for Composition 2 and we only wrote 1 paper and we read the most interesting stories that everyone at some point or another can relate to. He will shock and awe you! I would recommend him to anyone!

Great professor.. very animated and makes difficult literature as easy as if it were Dr Seuss..makes SPC seem like a REAL college.. very nice guy, unless you're disrespectful, then he will make you look like an a$$.. which is enjoyable for all the other students.. too bad he doesnt teach math.

He has great lectures. But you never know how you are doing is his class because he doesn't grade your work till the end of the semester AFTER you take the exam. You don't any get feedback on your essays or assignments.

Probably one of my favorite teachers that I have had at SPC. You can tell he loves what he teaches and he is very good at making very old literature interesting. Highly recommend!

This class was done online and my first one online., I found him extremely interesting he was very precise with what our work was supposed to be done. I highly recommend him, the only problem was that he did not get back to you right away , but his class was worth it.

I thought this professor was excellent . He gave us great short stories to read. He was online , however the only problem is that he takes awhile to get back to you.

Excellent teacher, all of the readings and teachings are helpful and he's more than willing to help if you have problems. Would recommend. Only problem he has is that he takes quite a bit of time to grade work, but other than that, excellent class.

Great Online class for Comp II! Quizzes and assignments are easy! Midterm was simple as well! I highly recommend you take Mr. Pizana online! Not much involved. We had 1 essay to do and it was easy as well.

I am unsure why people have such bad remarks to say about Pizana. He is a very good teacher. He reads with the class and explains things in depth. I really enjoy going to his class. He does get behind in grading, but thats because he is teaching multiple classes. I would DEFINATELY go to his class if i were you!

Professor Pizana is very in depth, and gets the class very involved in discussions, and understanding the text to a tee. Attend every class and do the work, an A is easy. On the other side, he is extremely slow at grading things, and seems like he likes to hear the sound of his own voice.

Fairly easy class. Does take awhile to get back to you on grades. Read and discuss stories in class. I enjoyed this class and the professor.

In-depth and provided an insight into readings I would have never read. He was extremely respectful of everyone?s perceptions and feelings; his passion is contagious but stay on top of your readings and assignments. I would not have enjoyed the class half as much with any other professor. I was extremely impressed and strongly recommend his class.

This professor is also studying so he understands what it is to work and study at the same time. Will let you turn in assignments late if you let him know. Very clear and knows the subject a lot. All discussion foruns are college mandatory so be prepared to write. Gave students his personal cel phone and will help you anytime if you have questions.

He was a breath of fresh air. Took the course online. Got an easy A

He has a great amount of passion for what he is teaching, and understands the material very well. I would not recommend taking him though. He is very unorganized, and doesn't grade your work until the very last minute. He also doesn't respond to emails very quickly.

good professor. interesting. does not appreciate cellphones/laptops doing noon school work

Professor Pizana is a great teacher and he is very passionate about what he teaches. He doesn't like laptops and cell phones being used during class time unless he tells you to use them. If you participate in class you will pass with a high grade.

He is a very rude teacher. I do not recommend. He always has a very bad attitude. You cannot yawn, eat, use phones, or anything. He changes the dates to turn in assignments to help you but doesn't grade things.

Professor Pizana loves what he teaches and works to make his students interested. His and Dr Rawa's joint class for IDS is interesting and fun, by far one of my favorites. He brings the literature out to make it interesting to his students and invites open discussions about it. Highly recommend it.

LOVED HIS CLASS!Took Comp 1 & 2 with him and loved them! He is a great teacher, very passionate and loud. He expects you to pay attention and to answer questions. Downfall, he doesn't grade until the very end of the semester. But he goes over every quiz and test question before you take it to make sure you understand it. I loved it! RECOMMEND HIM!!

Mr. Pizana is very interesting and I love the fact that he plays music during class from time to time it helps lighten the mood a bit. :-)

Working with Dr. Rawa in a combined humanities-literature course, Professor Pizana is a very lively man with plenty of compassion for what he teaches. Loud, clear, and in-depth discussions in which he promotes critical thinking. Awesome guy, very kind (though maybe a little intimidating), and overall a great professor.

Combined honors course. Wasn't around as much as other professor. Kept students in line more than other professor, however papers were not graded in timely manner when graded by him BUT they were more thoroughly critiqued than other professor, tougher, more honest grade. Short easy discussion posts, quizzes from book, exams from quizzes. Easy A.

I had him for both composition 1 and 2 and was very please with both. He makes class interesting and teaches it in a way that helps you remember the things you are learning. He does not grade quickly but you will know what type of grade you have in the class. I recommend taking his classes!

His lectures are so interesting if you participate once in a while, but one thing about this class is clear; YOU HAVE TO PARTICIPATE. I'm talking the lectures, essays, and especially weekly assignments. The worst part about this class is that you don't get accurate feedback for assignments for weeks, even months. Other than that, great teacher.

He had a lot going on during the semester I had him. It was a joint class with another professor, so I didn't see as much of him. He was firm with the students when he needed to be but was still nice. He gave good feedback on papers when he graded them, and his criticisms was spot on.

Teacher was okay. Didn't pass the class due to an essay not being submitted. Make sure you ace the main 2 essays which carries the most weight of the overall grade. You will write a lot of short essays in this class. Be sure to read. Wasn't a bad class but teacher grades late but provides feedback.

If you take this professor, let me just say its not easy. And so is college. However, Pizana may seem intimidating at first, but he is really kind and wants you to succeed. His classes may seem tough, however he knows how to make a point with every lecture. So, if you want an easy A, dont take him. If you want to learn, take him!

Really passionate about the subject. He provides numerous examples to make sure students understand. If you participate in class and turn in assignments, you'll be just fine.

Pizana wasn't the easiest teacher but he definitely cared about his students and was very down-to-earth when you spoke to him. He always livened up the classes with his humor. Beware of him picking on you to read or answer his quick questions. But usually he'll settle for any answer you give him. Not the easiest but not the worse. I recommend.

Take Prof. P! He's fair, caring, and inspirational!

Great Professor who takes his job seriously. He actually want you to learn something in his class not just memorize and forget.

I really like this Professor. He is funny and interesting. He breaks it down in easy terms . I really enjoyed this class and would take him again.

I have no idea what all the negative comments are about, I took his class and had something personal going on and suffered in class. Ended up failing and he got in contact with me so i could make up work outside the actual semester. GO TO CLASS, he is loud but you get used to it. superb teacher! beyond great!

He was a cool teacher but made sure your there every class and actually pay attention. not much test but the ones that there is count! Lots of discussions as well. He let us turn in things late though

I liked this Professor. He was throughout and explained everything until you understood. Not a lot of tests or quizzes, average I would say. Pay attention, stay off your phone, and you will be fine. I would definitely take another one of his classes.

Mr. Orlando is a great professor and his lecture are pretty amazing. The lectures and readings are fun and interesting. The papers are tedious and long but the topics are fun. Mr. Orlando's perspectives on the readings are cool and something new. Mr. Orlando is passionate about his work and really does enjoy it. You have to work hard to make an A !

He was the GOAT. Hes very professor-ly; I dont really know how else to describe him. Mix of professionalism, and genuine student engagement. Good speaker, and also very knowledgeable about everything in his class (and outside of the course related work). Pretty hard on grading, not because hes strict, but because he actually grades things.

Lectures are usually very interesting and engaging, he is very passionate about what he teaches. He can be extremely formal, but he is also very polite and understanding. The work load isn't very hard for an English class. He provides very helpful feedback on assignments with correction and make-up opportunities, though he is very slow at grading.

This class is probably easier than any other comp class. Instead of writing tons of papers(there still are a few), we write discussion posts about different stories. This is a professor that cares more about ideas and content than whether or not you forgot a comma in a post. But, lectures can be long and tend to go along with some political topics

Took this as a Live Online class. Professor Pizana's lectures were great. Light workload, just two major papers, and several discussions. Helpful grading feedback. Would recommend!

You just have to pay attention in his class, yes it can be kinda hard you just have to attend to his class at all time. He is a good professor and he does help!! The lectures was kinda average but i like what he talks about so therefore i would like his class. Would take again!!

Can be challenging if English isn't your strong suit. It is not mine but I still received fair grades. Use the feedback towards papers and upcoming discussions. Do the work on time. Grading takes a while but there are only 2 papers. Participation in discussions is required.