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of everyone i know having different teachers.. seems like i did the least amount of work with this teacher.. not only that but he considers almost everything you turn in as 'a' quality work.. u have to read a few books though.. theyre not bad but a lil pricey and a lil long
The most laid back teacher I've taken so far. You can lose consciousness for several weeks and still get an A.
He's very laid back! We're given so much restraints and restrictions in life, he gives us the power to let it all hang out in our writing. He's very easy, & great to talk to. Has some great stories to tell, and come reading, but I recommend this class to anyone looking for a great expereince! EASY!
Hargatai is very laid back and funny. He is not out to fail his students and is always willing to talk. He doesn't teach any grammar, so if you're looking for grammar intensive, don't take his class. He focuses mostly on personal writing.
He is laid back and easy, but I didn't learn anything at all from having his class. He missed several classes and our tests were always erratic. I guess if you want something easy, go for it. But he's nuts and unreliable.
If you're looking for a broad overview of classical literature or a development of grammatical skills, then I suggest that you take another section. Hargitai's class is definitely an FIU institution. Definitely quite the character! Focuses in more on creative writing more in tune with one's needs.
This dude's insane when it comes to teaching. Completely unorthodox in his methods. They work for some, and they don't work for others. Either way, it's an easy A. My friend didn't turn half the assignments and got a B+. Simply put, it's an easy A.
He can be annoying at times, but compared to other teachers it is worht it because he is not so boring. The books he picks to read are good. If you do your some of your work and own a journal you are gauranteed a passing grade, he doesn't fail anyone.
Amazing Professor, if you don't pass this class with a B or an A you have serious issues!!
this teacher is awesome..out of all my professors he has been the best. my enc 1101 teacher was super hard and everything to him never was enough but hargitai always gives his students a chance to fix their work and thats how we learn from our mistakes..so if u want an easy but fun teacher pick him because u wont regret it... TRUST ME
All i have to say is that hes awesome. Take his class i highly recommend it. Hes funny and def. talks alot esp. about himself and his personal experiances.
o this guy is super chill and super cool...classes r very entertaining. He is quite the character. If u go to class everyday u have no problem with passing with an a or a B
Wonderful professor! I enjoyed every minute of his class. I rarely skipped class, only when I had an emergency. He's very helpful and understanding. Honest and Knnowledgable. Take his class if you are willing to learn and at the same time have fun. You won't regret it!
GREAT!! I recomend this teacher to anyone! he remembers his students! Wonderful man! TAKE HIM!!! Very intelligent
He's an awesome professor. He teaches one to express freely in writing so that others can feel what is told. Not much of that grammar, good stuff!
helpful, kind, understanding, funny, eccentric...all describe prof. hargitai!! easy to pass with him as your professor, and you'll definitely have fun!
This professor basically revolves the class around his own books and his life. His class is an easy A, he lets you rewrite things as many times as you want to get the grade you want. There is no way to not get an A!
Super Duper Easy & Fun! His Class Is An Easy A And You'll Love Going! He's Crazy And Interesting! You'll Want To Take Him Again!
Piece of cake
BEST ENGLISH TEACHER @ FIU!
interesting weird guy. he was awesome! and u learn a lor more from him then u realize
Loved his class. Never thought I would read so much Hungarian writers in so little time, though very interesting. He is a great guy, great to talk to. Willing to help. Will make class time fun with crazy conversations and topics you woudn't picture in an average english class :)
AWESOME! MUST TAKE!
He's really out there but he's cool. He makes class fun.
Talk about easy! This guy is awesome and totally out there. There's never a dull day in his class, he's hilarious. He's not into the technicalities of writing, he just wants you to write the way you feel comfortable. Def. take him!! He's always willing to help.
I never thought English could be so much fun. Hargitai will have you laughing every class! You learn a lot about yourself and writing.
NOW, EVERYONE WILL TELL YOU HE IS FUN AND EASY YET THE TRUTH IS HE IS VERY WEIRD AND MAKES YOU READ ONLY TEH BOOKS HE'S WRITTEN AND WRITE REVIEWS FOR THEM ON AMAZON.COM. AT TIMES I FELT LIKE I WAS JUST WORKING FOR HIM FOR A GRADE. FOR EXAMPLE WE HAD TO WRITE A LETTER TO OPRAH ASKING HER TO HELP KEEP PUBLISHING HIS BOOK. WEIRD BUT EASY YOU DECIDE
GREAT TEACHER!!! MUST TAKE!!!
Very easy teacher. Only reads his books in both classes. Hes fun and out going. I dont think we had any test. At the end of the semester he makes us do a portfolio. He will give extra credit assignments which he doesnt remember but if you put them in he'll give you the credit.
His class is very easy but moreso is extremly enjoyable. He's outgoing and funny and will always be engaging in class. Very open to everyone and everything. He's a bit off his rocker sometimes but in a positive way. He will always make you smile.
Awesome teacher. Not a few assignments that are super easy. You read about 5 books but you don't really have to finish them. The tests are just to write a summary of the book. He loves to talk freely and he's extremely funny. You can turn in your assignments whenever you have them.
Ok, so you have to read some of his books. But trust me, they have alot of depth and are interesting. He is a really good teacher, hilarious as hell, and lets you grade yourself. Take this class!
easy class,have to write 5 book summeries and write journals piece of cake! very funny teacher
My favorite teacher in the whole university. Have taken him for two semesters. Every teacher should be like him, very relaxed, and in the end you come out of the class a changed person. Great perspective on life, and not afraid to show it how it is. Absolutely amazing, best thing I could have done to satisfy my english credits.
Great Professor. He's very interesting. He is also extremely understanding. He's the best professor that I've had at FIU so far.
I worked with Prof. Hargitai on an independent project, and he was very helpful. His input gave me a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of my manuscripts.
One of the best teachers ive ever had. Anyone whos an aspiring writer w. any talent should take his class, approach him and allow him to help you. i am a better writer b.c of him. awesome professor, you'll actually want to go to class, for me thats a big thing.
Hargitai is a very cool guy. He’s really funny and speaks about the most taboo of subjects (like sex, masturbation, death eroticism) every class. If you get a bad grade in a test, he’ll let you rewrite the test and it’s not due until the last class of the semester. If you enjoy laughing, take the class with Hargitai.
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It’s not like a regular class. Actually, wait, it’s not like a class. He is not your professor. According to him, he is your writing therapist. Did I mention sex? Oh yea, sex is a biggie in that class. So for those of you with virgin ears, prepare yourselves. I have ADD, I dozed off like only a handful of times (that’s a compliment by the way).
Supereasyfuntime GOOO!!
This professor is a little nuts, but not hard at all. His papers are very easy to write and his quizzes are relatively easy too. He's a bit obsessed with sex, so if you incorporate that into your paper you should be fine.He's very helpful in & ou of class. Def. recommend this class!
This class is very fun! I really enjoyed it. He does like to talk anout sex and suicide so I dont recomend him if your easily insulted. Otherwise his class is uber easy!! Highly recomend him.
Very good class. In most english classes you learn just grammar and structure, but in this class you learn the things that they don't teach you in school. This professor preaches free writing and lack of cencorship. He also tries to teach tolerance, although some people take it personal. He's a funny, helpful and sincere professor.
I took this professor for both enc 1101 and 1102. He simply kept me awake, and anyone that can do that is amazing. We had writing assignments we mostly did book reviews and we had a research paper at the end. He tells jokes, talks about interesting subjects and he is really big on class participation. And put out the effort because he notices that.
I took this teacher for both ENC 1101 and 1102 and definitely recommend him! He is truly inspirational and encourages students to think for themselves. Though he focuses on sex and the complexes involved in sexual identity, this makes writing his papers even more fun and unique. He is a stellar individual with a big heart. TAKE HIM! :)
He is really a great professor. Although you have to read a lot in this class, and write a lot of reviews, the idea of having a portfolio and fixing your work before turning it in is great. I definetly recommend this teacher. =)
ok... so for the most part, yea hes easy... but he screws you over with his grading... i needed like a B and i let him know and he gave me a B-... the thing is he lets you grade yourself at the end... which doesn't really matter cause he doesn't listen... you be the judge.
Very Easy, just do the work and show up to class to listen to his boring talk and your almost guarenteed and A. He teaches FLOW writing. Basically write how you talk or think. I learned nothing about how to properly write, but I did get an A+ :). So if you want an A take him. If you want learn take someone else lol
I don't know what that kid was talking about. He says that Hargitai did not teach but to my standards he taught me a lot more than other professors that only care about your paper following the "format" no matter what junk you may write. He makes you keep a journal that you MUST write in everyday also.
ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS I'VE EVER HAD. I'VE NEVER HAD A CLASS SO INTERESTING BEFORE. He promotes creativity and freedom of speech. If you're not a writer, you're going to leave as a writer.
This guy was funny. He loves the movie meet the Fockers. He may have a substance abuse problem and approves of foul language. He has an offensive odor and enjoys a night cap. You learn how to express your emotions in writing. Some may feel you learn nothing. But you will learn the importance of real communication and how to convey thoughts.
this inna is my dawg.. hargitai says bad words a lot n he's a mad g. He grades rediculous but if your good at bs'ing like me, then you will never need to read any of the assigned books. A must TAKE
A FUKIN AMAZING, UNBELIEVABLE GREAT TEACHER!
Best professor I've had so far in my two years at FIU!!! He is a great writer. He also encourages students to write better and lets you express your feelings without fear. If you don't like writing or reading, you'll find this class helpfull he'll make you like it without forcing you. His books are refreshing and real.It's worth it to get this clas
This guy is hilarious, really bright and great writer. You have to read all his books throughout the semester but they are truely interesting. There are many papers to be written considering it is a gordon rule class. In the portfolio you turn in at the end of the semester: give yourself a good grade, or he'll give u exactly what you asked for.
Very easy and very fair.
AWWWEEESSSOMEE Professor, never met anyone like him, his class is very easy if you read the books and pay attention to the movies otherwise this class is an easy A, he said so himself. WARNING : Very hilarious and curses alot !
Amazing prof. I absolutely recommend any of his clases, he is fair, funny and the assigments are not bad.TAKE HIM
Very easy. I read one of the 3 books and then realized I was wasting my time. The class was easy as hell and I passed with flying colors. Too easy. Teacher is very random and due to his ADD gets off topic alot. Beneficial to those who dont like lectures. HEHE.
Prof. Hargitai's ENG2012 is a fun and interesting course, not only is he good at teaching but he's also extremely helpful and flexible when it comes to attending class. It's mostly a reading/writing course, where the student has the opportunity to write and reflect on the books read in class. His books are fun and easy to read. He's very nice.
This is a GREAT course, I would recommend it to anyone! Prof. Hargitai is not only a good teacher, but he also makes the class fun & interesting. You get to read some of his books and watch movies that have to do with the books read, and after that write a paper. He has a really good way to getting students to write "freely". A MUST TAKE CLASS! : )
AWSOME PROFF. GREAT PERSONALITY, SENSE OF HUMOR! UNDERSTANDABLE, NOT A LOT OF WORK, BUT STRICT ON THE LENGTHS OF THE ASSIGNMENTS. NOT TOO ROUGH ON ATTENDANCE OR TARDINESS, AS LONG AS YOU GIVE A REASON. OVERALL, GREAT TEACHER.
This teacher is soooo weird. Claims he has the tourette syndrome and curses in class. He teaches from his own books which resemble his strange personality. He makes the class time fun though. He definitely has his favorites in class. Tuff grader, would not recommend him!
He is extremely bias. Even if your work is mediocre, and you're his favorite, you have a guaranteed A. He always confused me on paper for one of his favorites since our names were similar-- so I ALWAYS got A+'s. But after finding out I wasn't his favorite after all at the end of the semester, I got an A-. Take if you're "favorite" material.
I think Prof. Hargitai is not only one of the most reasonable prof. on campus, but he fosters a really open and free environment for students. His class is great for majors and non-majors alike, he's all encouragement and open regard.Very caring and willing to discuss a broad range of topics. One of the most self-aware and genuine people on campus.
His grading is grammar based,books are an easy read and all you write are journals/reviews. I recommend him if you write well,and don't mind reading so much. Class is HILARIOUS, you learn and laugh a lot! perfect Attnd. is extra credit! He teaches from his books because he knows them best. Much better then teaching from a book he doesn't know well.
The class is very chill. He shows movies. All you need to do is write reviews on the books and movies assigned and there is a midterm. He is very funny and interesting. I reccommend him.
Very chill, super funny, and creates a fun learning environment. Class is very informal and always fun to be in to see what he's going to say. He assigns like 5 novels to read and you write some papers on them. Longest he'll make them is 8 pages. I got an A and had some great laughs in that class as well as a little more appreciation for writing.
THIS PROFESSOR IS AMAZING! SUPER FUNNY AND VERY RELAXED KIND OF GUY. TAKE HIM! THE MOVIES ARE AMAZING AND THE CLASS IS EASY.
I have to say that when I first took this class I was excited by the possibilities that it promised. I was very disappointed, angered and at best bored to tears by this class. It?s the worst class I have ever taken. Seriously if you care in the least bit about Literature do not take it. I repeat DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I know there are some good re
Very good class. He is a very reasonable professor, and if you talk to him he will understand your problems and he will be willing to work things out with you. Really i think everyone should take this class.
can honestly say that this class has been my favorite class at FIU. Professor Hargatai's passion and love for his books motivates and inspires me to do the same. His class allowed me to freely express my thoughts and feelings with no barriers. I recommend anyone to take this class!
Hargitai's free spirit makes the classroom surreal. TAKE HIM! he has the ability of turning everything enjoyable! INCREDIBLE ENGLISH CLASS!
This guy was real funny. Sure, he did go off on little tangents of random things, but definately gave us the info needed. Watchd movies in class = awesome. Altho I'm never a good "spur of the moment writer" he let us run free w/ our writing. 1 thing not liked: he pickd the person who wrote the most (whom never changd) & no one else to read in class
Not your typical english class. More of a free class style. You learn more about yourself than you do about english. Recommend this teacher to anyone who hates being taught exactly by the book and prefers a more relaxed teaching style.
HORRIBLE is the word that comes to mind when I think of this class. I do not recommend this class for anyone that is actually interested in learning about Literary Analysis. He plays favorites and grades on his mood. Readings assigned are bizarre. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
This professor likes to use bad words all the time in class. He is often late to class and sometimes does not show up for class. He makes his books required text for the class, so he can turn a cheap profit. As a professor he is really bad. Skip him, take this class with a better professor.
horrible teacher. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT TO LEARN. He makes his books mandatory and had the audacity to say the title of the class used to be aproaching literature and so made no promise to actually reach literature. totally true as his books were not that good at all. Take this class with someone else unless all you want is the easy A.
This professor is something like, Robin Williams in 'Dead Poets Society' with ADD and a dark sense of humor. It may be true that you don't really learn that much about literature, but you won't care. I used to be almost afraid of writing, but now I love it. AMAZING class! Funny, intelligent, and understanding professor. Funnest A you'll earn.
SUPER CRAZY! he curses every five seconds..he doesnt censor himself at all!!!! BUT it is an easy class. One portfolio and youre done for the semester. And attendance is never ever taken!
Awesome man! Easy grade! Attendance isn't required! I highly recommend him if you hate english, especially literature and all that nonsense. If you REALLY want to learn english or if you hate cursing and talking about unconfortable topics such as sex, take another teacher.
Easy 'A'. If you like literature, i wouldnt recomend this class. He makes you read his own books and you watch about 3-4 movies in class. Other than that, the class discussions contain a lot of cursing, and uncomfortable topics like sex and politics. Great class for a slacker, but not a good choice if you want to learn.
If you like to talk about sex or anything that doesn't have to do with Englsh, take this course. His grading policies seem easy buy he will slam you in the end of the semester.
This professor is a joke. Along with irrelevant discussions about sex, students are subjected to reading literature he has written and writing papers that more than likely go unread. Do not let his nonchalant attitude towards attendance and effort fool you-he will end up grading you based on whether or not he likes you. Do not take his class!
Great professor who truly enjoys writing.Students should take the time to read the books, even if the books were written by him.They are actually good books.People often mistake his kindness for weakness.Those same students that come on here and put him down are the same ones that dont bother to come to class and try to learn something from him.
Very chill professor. Lets you turn in the 2 essays late.Do them theyre most of your grade. He knows if you go tot class or not. Kinda hard to get ahold of. Only thing i didnt like is that he collected a journal at the end of the semester he never said we needed to write in. Overall very slack class but enjoyable.
He sucks, always is contradicting himself, does not stick to the syllabus, all over the place, only a midterm and a final on books he wrote and won't even read your essay or grade it fairly. He picks favorites and if you are not one of them he won't like what you wrote.
Don't take this guy. It might seem like a slack class but his grading policies are ridiculous. The books you have to read are garbage and a total waste of money. He doesn't follow the syllabus and is all over the place. Watch out with grammatical errors he takes off points for the stupidest mistakes. Portfolio and 100 pg journal required at the end
Professor Hargitai is an asset to the university and college experience. Hargitai's teaching style is centered on ethos and pathos. I attended his ENG 2012 lecture my freshman year and he's one of - if not the only - professor worth remembering. To be frank, any student who clings to a syllabus probably won't enjoy college.
Just show up and keep with up with assignments and you will do fine. Dont wait till last minute for the journals and read the books when your supposed to and you will get an A. I got a B and it wasnt that hard. Other than that, cool professor and he helped me a lot.
he's an interesting guy, but i definitely wouldn't recommend this course if you're hoping to learn anything or sharpen your writing skills. the class was a bit of a waste of time, honestly.
Eccentric. yes. In a good way though, he keeps class fun and interesting. Recommended for those who aren't uptight and desire to improve the quality of their writing without being put to sleep.
Very interesting professor. Not the normal "lecture type" professor. You will learn a lot about yourself in the span of this class. If you aren't the "by the book" type of person then take him! Very funny and fun class.
Very, very interesting teacher. Even though some might say he teaches nothing, he teaches his students how english is used in the real world. He teaches his students to be non-judgemental to others and their writing. I recommend this teacher very much.
This professor makes me want to go to class. We do a few papers in his class but he makes it so it feels like we're not doing it for him, but for ourselves.He teaches his students to break free of self-consciousness in their writings as well. I highly recommend this professor.
His unorthodox way of teaching appeals to me the most. He's not like most teachers that demand your full attention followed by a lengthy paper. He gets you interested in your paper's topic by having a discussion about it. He's very funny and easy to get along with. Intimidation is left at the door! I highly recommend him.
Hargitai is a great professor to have. Not only is he funny, but he is also a fair and understanding person. Classes may seem long, but he tries his best to entertain everyone with many class discussions. He comments on each paper with encouraging remarks, and allows students to revise their essays for a chance at a higher grade. Hargitai rocks!
Take his class! I have never liked any of my English teachers but Professor Hargitai is an exception. He gives interesting topics to write about and helps shy students become confident. His assignments are not difficult and his feedback is very helpful. I guarantee that you will learn in his class and you will get at least a B+ if you try!
Hargitai is the BOMB! You'll laugh and have a great time in this class. He uses his own personal experiences to get you to understand the topic at him. i definitely recommend anyone and EVERYONE take him! Best ENC 1101 teacher you can have!
This teacher is AWESOME. If you want a great english professor i highly recommend him. Attendance is mandatory but class is always interesting and funny. =D
HE IS THE BEST.
It's not your typical english class but you do learn. he's very personal which is refreshing considering most classes don't get that interaction with professors. show up, do your work. solid A
TAKE HIM!. He might not be the best proffesor at FIU but he is definetly a good professor to take for this class. He gets very personal with his life and always makes jokes on students. I definetly recommend him if you enjoy not being bored for an hour.
This professor will make sure you do not fail. Practically no one receives a grade lower than a C in the course. There are easy quizzes, two papers, and a daily journal entry to be done. Very chill class. I would recommend taking him.
AWESOME TEACHER! TAKE HIM, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
Hargitai and I had a rough start because I'm used to specific guidelines for papers and he doesn't give you that. His assignments challenged us to think outside the box and "take the monkey off our back" as he would say. He wanted us to enjoy writing and he definitely accomplished that.
True, class is an easy A/B & you can turn work in late. However, this prof. doesn't follow a syllabus & that's confusing. He literally assigns work on the spot & changes it around whenever he pleases, which is a bit irritating. Grades are based on his mood & he plays 'favorites', so it sucks if you aren't one. Nice guy, but he's all over the place.
I have had him for 2 classes now: approaches to lit and creative writing. Trust me when I tell you this will be the easiest A you will receive at FIU.He is the Winkle of the English Department =)
Professor Hargitai definitely earned my respect throughout the semester. His lectures are hilarious and unstable, but there is an incredible underlying depth to them. The only professor, so far, that I'll have a lasting, fond memory of. Be careful with your grade though; you need to do the essays correctly! Carpe Diem
Well said! Yes Winkle of the English department! CRW on saturdays was super fun and easy, as long as you're in Flow you get an A.
He's a cool guy, smart & knows poetry well, I think that is why people like him so much His teaching style wasn't for me, he's random & changes his mind all the time, he doesn?t give much direction & plays favorites. I took his class as a freshman & I don't recommend doing that. Two 4 pg inclass analysis & two 10 pg essays. Kind of a harsh grader
Great Professor. really wants you to succeed. always emailed back. would take again if i could. you dont have to go every class but since he doesnt really follow a schedule, youd be lost if you came in at the end.
Crazy professor but i enjoyed his class. We did have to read alot of material(most of which was his). He tends to ramble alot but overall an easy A if you read.
not as easy as people make him out to be, he plays favorites A LOT. if he doesn't like you or care about you too much you're screwed but if he does, you'll get a good grade. you don't need a textbook, but he writes books and he assigns readings based off of those. his exams are off of his books too. that's pretty much all there is
Funny and very kind man who cares about his students. Willing to give extra credit to bump up grade. A mind blowing experience. No topics off limits to him
this class is very easy but you do have two 10 page papers! he gives out extra credit like nobody's business but he is organized so follow up on it. he does have favorites and frequently talks about sex. write about sex in all your papers and if you can... flirt with him.
Beyond funny, considerate and very experience in the field of literature. Take him you'll be glad that you did!
Two 9-10 pages essays on his books. Plenty of extra credit. A midterm and final exam, all about writing essays on poems and stories mainly from Europe. Good humor in class,open minded but says a lot of bad words, little to no filter, easy and fun class to take.
This professor changed my life. He is my favorite person at FIU by far. Ok so he says bad words but it is such a small price to pay and most of the time its in a humorous context. The man is very funny and very helpful and he cares about his students. He opened my eyes to a world hidden in plain sight and I would never trade that experience.
He was very vague. The class is very easy. I had a problem with my grade. I got almost A's on everything and did extra credit in the class and ended up with a B.
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1102
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