Very good professor. Cared about what he taught and did well teaching it. Very funny but it can often lead people to misunderstand him. Overall great professor and he is nice and caring person. I definately recommend that other students take his course.

English with Saiz is a difficult but rewarding experience. He pushes his students to excel, so slackers beware but I needed a jolt to get my boat afloat and now I am a more disciplined and effective writer. Saiz is tough but fair and he is funny at times too

very helpful, just the work is demanding.

The very first day I wondered what I got myself into. After that, I realized that his class is not full of busy work like others. He really has good intentions for us to learn. I actually enjoy class. He answers all of my questions, even if I email him three times a day about something.

This professor encouraged me to stay in his class, despite my absences and struggle with the subject. For that I am extremely greatful. i learned a lot about writing and myself, but without Dr. Saiz's support I might never had made it and just dropped out. Overall, he is a fine teacher and human being.

If you're looking for an easy A to boost your GPA, this professor is not for you. But if you seek a great learning experience and the opportunity to enhance your writing skills, this professor is your match. Show up to class, complete all the assignments and papers, conform to his criterion, and you are guaranteed a B or even an A.

Good teacher,serious about teaching, knows what he is talking about. He was tough, but you learn a lot. I would recommend him.

At first I expected to coast and learn little, but I soon found that I was actually going to work to simply pass. I progressed a lot and I did better than expected. I have to write a lot in my job, and am I glad I took prof. Saiz. I strongly recommend. Best prof I had.

Excellent professor. He's very knowledgeable and takes English very seriously. I've had too many "nice" teachers who wouldn't teach me anything. I love his teaching style: Very straightforward. One of the best prof's I've ever had. Despite the comments I hear, he's definitely a good person. My English has improved dramatically because I took him.

Outstanding professer. I enjoyed every class that he taught & I can honestly say he's the best professor I've ever had. English is a passion of mine now. He's very crystal-clear with what he expects & very experienced with his teaching. Intelligent man too.

Best professor I have ever had at the beginning I hated him, English had been my worst subject and after taking his class he has helped me become a better writer. Dr. Saiz is terrifying but he also cares about his students and he is there to teach and not to become your friend

Great teacher! I learned a lot in his class. He even helped me get a scholarship! Make sure to participate in class and you will do great!

O my gosh this guy is a hard grader. However, he is a wonderful teacher that knows how present the material. If you strive for a good grade in his courses you can certainly obtain it.

He's a real professional with teaching and he's very informative in his lectures. I never knew how much I could appreciate English after taking him. Easy to understand. Be sure to write down all his expectations (which he repeats numerous times) and you're bound to do well. He is intimdiating, yes, but he deserves a better rep on this website.

This teacher challenged me all semester to learn, and I learned a lot. He appears intimidating but will work one on one with you. Best class and prof ever. Prepared me for the university, after I was just an average student.

he is a very nice guy and he will call u out and make u look like a idiot if he can tell u didnt read but he is a very good teacher .

No push-over, demanding and fair. Don't text talk or be rude in his class.

Exceptional at teaching; I've gained a tremendous amount! Intimidating and belittles his students. It's a real shame. I was slightly confused over something and he made me appear dumb in front every classmate. Not sure if that gave him an ego boost, but it hurt me. Professors are expected to be RESPECTFUL. Everyone learns at different paces.

The course over all is fairly easy. Attendance isn't mandatory and he is really relaxed. He does call students out and makes jokes. Just keep your head low and don't make rude comments and you will be in the clear. He is very willing to help you and clarify anything if needed. Overall, a good professor and easy class to pass.

Yes he is a hard teacher, intimidating, but I understand him, in a way where I can't explain, just cause he makes you look like an idiot doesn't mean he's mean, it means you are an idiot for taking the class and not doing anything in it. He's really a nice teacher and funny too. He's serious but understanding

Just one thing about him, lol, he needs to write more legibally, I cannot read his handwriting, though some, but not all, but overall he's a good teacher.

I got 99 problems, but Saiz ain't one of them. Loved the guy. Hard but fair so slackees beware and be scared.

He is a very smart person but he forgets that he is not teaching grad students. If he slowly teaches and makes sure students actually understand the material he teaches thoroughly, there would be a lower percentage of students dropping his class. Overall, he's a smart man who just wants his students to succeed.

The best part of this class is learning the four stages of writing. Learning these made me a better writer and student. This class has been eye-opening. I had actually thought about dropping the course, but am glad I stuck with it. Just during week one of the class I learned more about writing than i had in years of other classes. Eye opening.

I wish more teachers taught like Saiz. passionate and energetic, and knowldgeable about his subject.

If you work very hard it pays off in ALL your courses. My grades improved everywhere. If you intend to feel sorry for yourself and sit on your hands forget about this class

His class is definitely not easy. I struggled at first but mid-semester was able to understand and receive better grades on the quizzes. Do not correct him about grammar, student did in my class and we reaped the consequence. Definitely handled the situation immaturely but got over it in a few weeks. Great teacher though, full of passion & sarcasm

Some students seem to struggle and I thought I would be one of them but his class makes my week more interesting. I find interpretations and he builds on it. Literature was intimidating but I work hard and I trust him and he meets me halfway. I love to come to class

Saiz is a very strict grader. He pushes you to be a better writer through in-class exercises, thorough textbook use, and essay examples. I had two classes in the same semester American Lit and Comp 2. I would suggest staying away from taking two classes because of the amount of work. Otherwise I grew a lot as a student.

I loved this professor because he helped me all the way through. I came to his office hours and I found him modest and patient. I am grateful he spent so many hours and I even teamed up with another classmate for extra explanation on tests. If you don't act self righteous with him he is most respectfull. Earn your grades don't demand them:)

It was a big step to climb but I did it! Corrections sting at first but when the dust settles and I feel in control of my writing I am totally grateful to Dr. Saiz. Not so good for your GPO at first glance but I foresee it will in the long run. His rec. letter gets you accepted too.

Saiz is an awesome professor. He knows so much and makes difficult texts ultra clear for you. I now have a much better understanding of how to analyze literary works thanks to his guidance and unflagging erudition. Amazing teacher. So gifted intellectually!

He gives clear corrections with page reference and details. Overwhelming compared to school but I like the possibility to take free credits. I stuck it out and I don't regret it. You need to work hard but he wants us to succeed past his class. I feel I can write now. I know I can cut it in college now.

Greatest professor I have ever had. I have actually learned more that semester than all English classes in highschool put together. Tough grader. Students need to show work ethic to gain his respect. If I could go back I would take the course again! It can be stressful but it's totally worth it. I definitely miss that class!

get organized or you will sink not swim. Learnt a lot

The instructor has a wild passion for the subject; I guess that aiight, but he gots to understand others may not share his passion for a dull composition class. I . struggled all semester and was only saved by the writing center peoples. It ain't fair to a brotha to demand so much out of us when our teachers in high school taught us nothing,.

Composition with Saiz is a fight for survival. i was a pretty good high school student with AP Honors English but this class was a death march. The essays are long and complex with detailed rubrics which are unquestionably difficult. I never received more than a C on any paper which I spent hours on with the writing center's help. Brutal.

I took Saiz's COMP II which a semester's worth of rhetoric and research. He is a hard man. The work is incessant, something due every week, either a test, rhetorical analysis, or an essay. It is an unforgiving class. I recommended it to driven, able students with a penchant for logic and conceptually driven learning. I learned a lot though.

Saiz taught me genres are just as important as writing itself. I am a much better writer now. Everybody struggles at first. But in the end we all got better.

My buddy and I don't see the time pass in the Shakespeare class. The information he gives is not for the sake of information, it relates to the scenes we focus on. We can be interpretative and creative. I did not know a class could be so much fun

Yes, he's a tough grader, but if you give him a chance he'll change your style of writing drastically. If you want to challenge yourself take this course. He stays on track and keeps you engaged. If you miss a class or two you're missing on hands-on activities which are vital to succeed in the class. Overall he is a good professor.

His class has been the most useful class I have ever taken in helping me to write. The feedback I got back on my paper was golden. Overall,his critical comments on punctuation and sentence structure really helped me to learn to write.

Looking forward to my next class with him. I never had a more caring, thorough, dedicated professor. I learned a lot. I am so grateful that he was so so helpful. The book was well selected. Be prepared to write a lot :)