what can i say... the man's a genius

I loved him even though his class was hard

Do the work; get an A. Pete is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

he made me hate the English language. I didn't gain much from the class.

Very interesting, very intelligent. not difficult if you study and go to class

Super great guy

Koper is the best. His class requires some actual effort, but it's worth it.

very helpful and cares about students

Very intelligent and nice but expects you too know too much in detail and his lectures can get boring.

Had him my freshmen year. Hardest teacher ever. I hated him at the time. He was very helpful though. I still don't know how to write very well but he gets to know his students and five years later he still knows my name. Makes a huge difference.

This class is a lot of work, but it's certainly not impossible. He really knows his stuff and if you ask for help, you'll get it. One of the best professors I've had yet.

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Dr. Koper is a great teacher. Treats college courses like *college* courses, not dumbed-down remedial courses for people who shouldn't be in college.

I love this man, he is challenging and funny. If you don't like him, it's because you cant take his criticism or his jokes. He tries to make you better. I am horrible at writing, and i did great in his class. You have learn from what he tells you.

Dr. Koper's demanding nature will not only make you a better student but a better person as well.

He's a nice guy, hard grader, thinks he knows everything. He's **** and **** but doesn't know it. Take this class with a grain of salt.

Tough teacher. Was better for having had him.

Koper is a tough teacher, but is VERY VERY helpful. There's no question that the class is a challenge, but if you put the time necessary into it and ask questions when you don't understand something, you'll be fine.

He knows his stuff, its a challenge though but you come out feeling like you actually learned something and it wasn't all a waste of time. Would definitely recomend him if you are into that whole actually learning bit.

SO HARD (for me at least) Non-stop reading; two -four ancient greek books a week. Dont take this class unles you really love lit, or are an english major.

I'm a freshman, so I was a bit intimidated coming into this class. It's tough, and there's a lot of work involved, but you really know you'll learn something when you come out. He sometimes tends to ramble, but the material was relatively interesting to me and he knew what he was talking about.

Koper knows his stuff. His class is good for the mind, if bad for the GPA. I'm afraid reading all the angry comments from people with bad grammar only made me like him more. The exams are killer, but if you actually care about the subject, I highly reccomend him.

Koper is a great teacher- he's hilarious and actually cares about his students but he expects way too much out of them. No matter what I did in this class I would never get above a C. He drills grammar into you, is a tough grader, and will most likely make you cry at least once.

Koper is by no means an easy prof, he's probably one of the hardest in the university. If you are just a flat out bad writer, I don't reccomend him. But if you have a moderate degree of skill with the English language he can really help you. It's a hard class, a hard prof, but a great experience.

Wow... what to say about Peter Koper... He is a really great prof, although ridiculously difficult. If you don't mind the damage he'll do to your GPA, definately take his class. Although the class may seem less than enjoyable, you'll really learn from him. Peter Koper is just... inspiring.

The class is really hard but Koper is a rally god teacher who actually cares about educating you. I dont know how I passed this calss but I do know that I leared a lot from it to take with me in life.

Koper is likely the best prof I've ever had, and one of the toughest. He's a wonderful person and professor. He knows more about ancient Greece than anyone I've ever met, and he'll force you to learn a ton about it as well. If you can take the heat, then definately take him at least once.

Seek and you will find. Ask and you shall receive. If you keep that in mind, you have the potential to receive a B in this man's class. He was the greatest and most influential teacher that I have ever had. Do your mind a favor and take one of his classes.

I thought that Koper was very helpful when he was asked for help. If you showed a geuine interest in learning he would do whatever he could to help you understand the material. His essays and exams are graded very hard, but showing improvement is also cons

I felt that this class we very difficult, but Koper really wants you to learn and in the end I think most of us who tried really hard did learn something.

This is likely the hardest class I have ever taken!Koper is probably the best professor I will ever have, and the hardest. Very demanding but he will go to any length to help you understand. Take advantage of study sessions even if you are just struggling a bit. This class will take you very far!

Professor Koper is awesome! This class was a 6 credit class and yet it was so interesting. Sitting through 2 hours at a time of discussion on a great book can be boring with any professor, but Koper tried to make it interesting. I didn't go to him for help, but he gave plenty of opportunities to do so. Overall, I did well in the class.

Luckily, the Honors department isn't forcing Centralis scholars to take this class anymore. This class had absolutely nothing to do with my major, yet I had to sacrifice studying time for those classes to do well in this one. Koper himself is very demanding but intelligent. You will become a better writer after taking any of his classes.

This class was extremely difficult, even for a strong English student. However, it was worth it all!! Those who try hard to the very end, have all improved writing by a lot! He always tells jokes and random stories...he will do anything to help you, he wants you to do well. If grades dont matter to you, but how much you learn, take Koper...

Fantastically intelligent and sharply witty, also great at what he does (hacking and slashing papers with extreme prejudice/red pens.) If things do get dull though, you can always go to sleep, he'll just joke about it sometime in the future. In fact, fall asleep the first day of class. Right next to him. Trust me, it'll make for good laughs later.

I took Koper's Ancient Lit class...YEARS ago...but he is one of the few professors from CMU who still sticks out in my mind. More telling, he is one of the only profs who taught me material I still remember. The class is VERY hard, but Dr. Koper makes his expectations very clear from day one. Plus he is entertaining as hell!

Great teacher, probably one of the best I've had. Class was very hard, but I learned a lot. I would take Koper in the future just because he taught me so much.

This guy is awesome. He will make you become a great writer (or at least a better one).

Straight-forward. Pompous

Best professor I ever had. That most students dropped his class says more about those students than it does about his class. Koper refuses to dumb down his standards, and I respect that greatly.

i'm a 38 year old professional editor who took his classes years ago. his advice is still in my head. best teacher, all around, that i've ever had.

Do not take this class if you expect some reading, a paper, and an easy A or B for the work. koper teaches you and expects you to learn and do well, he does not give out grades and goes over material thats self explainitory. he loves what he teaches, knows a great deal and makes class interesting with funny jokes. If you want knowledge and enhanced

Hard grader, but I learned a lot. He tells a lot of jokes in class that are not funny, which made me laugh because he tried so hard. Expect to work hard in this class, but if you take it and put effort towards it, you will learn a lot and can get a decent grade. I Tried really hard on most of my papers and got a B.

A great teacher. I remember once he agreed to work with me outside of office hours because my schedule didn't work. Anyone who doesn't take a class from him misses out and anyone who badmouths him, has gotten by way to easily up to that point. If you work and improve you get the grade you deserve.

He is a horrible professor. He thinks that english is the only thing in the world to learn about!

This man is inspiring. He makes you want to learn everything there is to know about everything. He is extremely knowledgable about the subject matter. His class is not easy, you have to work, but it is totally worth it. I learned so much from him! Also, he forces you to become a better writer. Seriously, take a class from Peter Koper!

The first professor here that actually cared about my learning. Koper can be difficult, but only because we've become too used to getting A's for substandard work deemed to be a 'good effort'. I did not do much more work in this class than I do for others, but I got a lot more out of it. He loves his subject, and cares about his students' learning.

Hey was a very challenging teacher, but he really cares about you learning the information. He has a way to learn the information (that works extremely well) or you fail. I've never worked so hard for a C in my life. I couldnt tell you the countless hours he spent working with me on the material. Best teacher i've ever had and the worst grade haha

Hard to get an A in this class. But you can expect to learn a lot. He is extremely helpful.

Koper is probably the most intelligent professor I've had at CMU. His class is VERY hard, but if you go to him in his office hours, he's very helpful and understanding. He expects a lot out of you. He'll probably rip your first paper to shreds, which I think is a little overdone, but don't think your grade is hopeless from that alone. Very fair

I'm 33,been teaching for 10 yrs.Koeper is mainly responisbile for my success.Up until his class,I just slid by with papers,all that changed when I took Koeper's class.I'm glad I did. He made me a better writer,a better student and a better teacher. I'll never forget what he said,"It's hard because it's supposed to be,otherwise everyone would do it"

Koper is the most challenging teacher i've had in my 4 years at CMU.He makes sure you know the material and reviews often.He expects that you work hard and your grade reflects the amount of effort you put in.He was always willing to help and never assumes that a student just KNOWS the material. Hes a great prof and looks like Robin Williams in Hook

Koper is one of the most difficult teachers ever. He will break your writing down and cover your papers in lines. If you want an A, don't take this class. However, he is a good person and it's hard to hate him despite the fact that he is a TOUGH grader. I guarantee you will not get anything higher than a C in his class.

Best professor I have ever had. Very tough but I actually learned something. Dont go in expecting an A but if you want to improve your writing and reading comprehension Koper is the man. He is very funny and always accessible to his students, phone, email, etc. I highly recommend Koper for any class you can take with him.

Koper's a very hard prof, but is truly intelligent and knows his stuff. Show up to class, do the reading, and proofread the papers, and you'll do fine. People say never gives A's, but I got a B+ for a moderate level of work. He's very helpful, and if you go to school to learn and not for the sake of the grades, he'll be one of your favorite profs.

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Best and most helpful prof. I've ever had. If you actually want to learn, then take him. This is not an easy A.

What can I say other than he's hard, but it's because he cares about YOU and wants you to be better at what you do. I really think he was one of the best teachers I've ever had in my life.

This professor is AMAZING. Not for slakers, bums or stupid people. Sean Connery of professors. Very helpful,if you ASK. Fantastically knowledgeable, funny, patient, and challenging. Sure, you *must* study for the tests and he's tough on your papers. He will make you a better writer and thinker. And that's what college is about!

I graduated from CMU in 1994. Math/Eng. I had Dr. Koper for Classical/Greek Lit. I can honestly say that it was the toughest class I took at CMU. At the time, I had alot of contempt for this prof. He worked me/us hard. I had to study many hours. All I can say now, almost 20 years later, is THANKS. Dr. Koper was/is one of the best at CMU.

15 yrs later, I still remember both professor and material...that tells you something. I sweated blood to get an A, but no one can say I didn't earn it. I learned a ton(he has a gift for making ancient literature fascinating), but also, earning an A in such a tough class boosted my confidence immeasurably. I thank Dr. Koper for that opportunity.

Dr. Koper is enthusiastic, energetic, and extremely engaging. An uncompromising historian, his classes are excellent for English students or anyone with an interest in improving their critical thinking and writing skills. The class on Greek literature was my favorite college class.