3.5

Philip D Kosak

English - Miami Dade College (all)

3.5
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
64%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

64%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

this man will read straight off of wikipedia

ENC1102 - 3.0 rating

Besides that the class was pretty easy to pass

ENC1101 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

47%

Textbook Required

82%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (5)
C- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(1)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 18 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 5
C-: 1
B+: 1
Common Tags
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (6)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
EXTRA CREDIT (1)
Would take again (1)
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Reviews (85)
5.0
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LIT2120
Mar 30, 2004

This is the best English Prof @ Miami Dade. He is very intresting. I learned a lot from him. He explains can explain the history of the world in two hours! Only a naieve, half baked student wouldnt like him. Take him if your very serious about learning.

4.0
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LIT2010
Apr 16, 2004

I expereinced two English classes with Kosak, i guess one just wasnt enough for me. I think this man is brilliant.To the point that I quote him in day to day conversation. He is an amusing blend of sarcasm, and intelligence. Not a candy coater!

5.0
3.0
LIT
May 1, 2004

definately knows what he is talking about. I would take a class with him again.

5.0
3.0
ENCLIT
Jun 14, 2004

I took him one and enjoyed his teaching so much i went back for more. he's a wonderful professor that knows what hes talking about and looks out the the best intrest of the student.

5.0
3.0
ENCLIT
Sep 10, 2004

The guy is...let see weird? but is so damn funny. Remember this if yue ever take him "His dogs" i bet u in the first 4 classes he will say something about them...listen to this 2/3 day before the test he'll give 3 of the 5 Q on the test just

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Oct 21, 2004

He's a great teacher!!! Very interesting class!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: C-
Mar 9, 2005

he goes off the topic A LOT but he is an easy grader, if you write nice and clear!!! he tells you exactly what he wants. he gives you the questions for the mid-term. he's a little weird but it was an easy class and an easy A!!!

5.0
3.0
ENCANDLIT
Mar 15, 2005

GREAT TEACHER! he's awsome to listen to and a fair grader.

3.0
2.0
ENC1101
Mar 17, 2005

A fair teacher indeed. Easy grader. Makes good points. Seems like the kind of guy that has alot of problems in his life, but well then again alot of people do to. He has alot to talk about. Infact alot of times he has been pretty off topic, but thats alright, I get to learn and lose ignorance.

5.0
1.0
ENCLIT
Apr 23, 2005

I took this man years ago, and now that I'm in a diffrent college I can only marvel at how much I learned from him. I quote him (i say ergo), i re-read the stories he taught us. He was a great foundation for majoring in English. One of the best profs out there!

5.0
1.0
LITERATURE
Aug 24, 2005

Enjoyed his class, yes he talks way too much but I learned so much from him even when he drifts off topic...one of the most entertaining classes I ever took

5.0
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ENC1101
Sep 16, 2005

He is a very good professor, he talks alot but everything he says is interesting. A very fair grader, tells you exactly what is expected from you

3.0
1.0
ENC1101
Oct 18, 2005

He's a great teacher. He goes off topic but he knows his stuff. His quizzes are easy, mid-term is easy and so is the final. Highly recommended!!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 6, 2005

Very good professor. The essays can be a bit much but he's a real good teacher! He will also help you out alot if you need help.

4.0
2.0
ENC2300
May 8, 2006

This guy is a historian, PERIOD. He's a Thomas Jefferson lover. Good professor but the key to passing is 2 LISTEN 2 him. Good thing is that he keeps the lectures interesting. He goes off topic A-LOT but it's funny. If u have an "A" by the time the final comes, u don't have to take it. He's VERY opiniated. Just agree with him and you'll be straight.

5.0
1.0
ENC
Jul 27, 2006

the best teacher i have ever had! this semester will b my 3rd time taking a class with him! tests are a piece of cake and you dont even really need a book!

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Jul 27, 2006

One of the most interesting classes. This man is simply brilliant. If you listen in this class you would definitely pass. Great expereince with this class.

3.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 18, 2006

Goes way off topic! literally!I love english and I understand it's college now and things wont be as easy but I really didn't like this teacher he would always wonder off in conversations and would start talking about random things like planets and how people park outside!

5.0
2.0
LIT2480
Jan 9, 2007

He's definitely crazy, but also knowledgeable. Come to class and listen (even to his stories) and you'll do fine. And "by the way..." he does wander off topic a lot, but it makes things interesting.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Jun 12, 2007

This teacher is very cool. He is also very knowledgeable on various subjects. Wonders off topic on occasion but makes the class very entertaining. Just come in to class, listen, do the work and you will pass. Hey you might get a laugh to.

1.0
5.0
ENC1101
Nov 19, 2007

worst teacher ever!!! do not take him pleaseeee, this is my first english course & it has been the worst.He will put you a D on an essay & do not even tell you why.He never pas attend. he has not gone over the book at all.he just tell you to write an essay about a free topic, and then gives you a D or F w/ no reason. do not WAISTE YOUR MONEY!!

1.0
4.0
ENC1101
Dec 5, 2007

This is the worse teacher i have ever had. He is always talking about his dogs and things that have nothing to do with the class. He has no intrest in his students getting good grades or actually learning something. I have learned nothing from this class and never even opened the book. He could care less if you pass.... Don't take him...

1.0
3.0
ENC2300
Dec 13, 2007

It is true he does talk a lot about things that have nothing to do with the class! When he grades your essays he grades you based on the way he feels! On the last presentation he picks a court case and your group is either defense or prosecution HE IS ALREADY ON THE DEFENSE SIDE which makes you feel like your work is worthless! DON'T TAKE HIM!

2.0
3.0
ENC2106
Dec 19, 2007

If you want to pass, pay attention to what comes out of his mouth, for he will only accept his thinking. You will have many writing assignments, and he is not fair when it comes to grading. Again, other sources of information are not valid when it comes to his exams...MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE GOOD NOTES. ATTENDANCE IS A MUST!!!!

2.0
3.0
ENC1101
Jan 10, 2008

He is the worst teacher.He never talks about the class hes always talking about his stupid dog and family.He should cut his hair and change outfit.He grades hi essays horrible.He dont know what an englis class its about.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Apr 10, 2008

He is one of the best teacher i had this semester...and extremely easy..people who dont this class is either dump or slackers..His essays are extremely easy and he grades fairly..

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Aug 4, 2008

Prof. Kosak is still my professor. His quirky side gives the class a little interest. He grades essays fairly and his quizzes are usually VERY simple. The only thing you really have to worry about is attendance. I would definitely take his class for 1102. Only a student who doesn't put forth enough effort in this class will fail.

3.0
1.0
ENG1102
Oct 21, 2008

He has a lot of knowledge. Knows what he is talking about. He does not use a book which is odd. His class is based on what he likes especially gone with the wind and emily ****inson. It is hard to study for mid tem and final because all you have to go on is what he talks about which is not always correct. Gives quirky word tests nonense

4.0
1.0
LIT2480
Apr 25, 2009

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2.0
4.0
ENC1102
May 5, 2009

He is extremely weird AND does not teach anything at all. Attendance is a must in this class since he gives random pop quizes. He talks about his dog, girlfriend, etc, everything but english. I would never take his class again.

4.0
1.0
ENC1102
Oct 6, 2009

He's a good teacher and the class is slack as long as you show up. I had him for 1101 also and he's very understanding

4.0
1.0
ENC1102
Dec 23, 2009

Very easy class. Don't purchase the textbook, you will not need to use it. Easy class, He talks alot but you will learn alot. Grades are based on quizzes and 3 essays. He drops the worst grade of the 3 essays and if you have 2 A's you don't have to write the 3rd. One resarch paper that is very easy and he walks you through it. Take him easy A.

3.0
3.0
LIT2480
Feb 27, 2010

Kosak is not fit to profess his knowledge at any university. His class is easy, but he fills the sessions with useless trivia about his life. He is a self-professed conspiracy theorist and he shares those conspiracy theories as if they were fact. He grades nearly completely on a whim with no room for oversight or contest.

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Apr 8, 2010

He is very easy. just do your work. 3 essay done in class. 2 group projects one of them a presentation. i hate english and i have an A in the class. he does get off subject and talk about topics that have nothing to do with class but he is interesting most of the time. I would so take this again in a heartbeat. dont buy the book we never use.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jun 22, 2010

Best prof. for English... I hate English but he made it fun for me. First time in life that i get an A in English. He is funny and kinda sarcastic. However, you dont get any HW and test are easy. TAKE HIM!!! Easy A.

2.0
4.0
ENC1102
Aug 19, 2010

This professor wastes quality time talking about himself, making fun of students and then grades completely unfair. He barely reads your work. I would take anyone else but this guy.

2.0
1.0
LIT2408
Oct 12, 2010

Worst teacher I have ever had in my life. He sits there and talks the entire class period about things irrelevant to material, he falls asleep during students presentations, mocks and disrespects everyone, oh yeah and your midterm is 5 essay exam which he says quantity is more important than quality". I hand wrote 14 pages & I conclude he sucks

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Oct 18, 2010

Great Teacher! Very little reading. Lots of writing. Offers extra credit and is clear what he expects from you. If your the kind of person who is constantly skipping, turning in assignments late and doesn't like taking notes, this isn't the class for you.

5.0
3.0
LIT2480
Oct 29, 2010

He's a cool and interesting professor. He does go off topic time to time and there's little reading but LOTS of writing. In fact for the mid-term I had to write 5 essays and he graded based on quanitity instead of quality. If you do all the work you will get an A but I recommend you DO NOT skip his class too often.

5.0
3.0
LIT2480
Apr 19, 2011

Awesome teacher. Fair. DO YOUR WORK! Other classmates complain about him but ive had my share of bad professors. He offers extra credit and will let you know what your current grade is so that you will not fall too far behind.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Apr 21, 2011

This Professor doesn't ask for too much. Just the basics. His Mid-term and Final exams are essay based and an easy A if you paid attention in class. Most of my classmates complained that he liked to talk too much but I found what he had to say to be very interesting most of the time. His grading scale is simple. On all but one essay, I got A's.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
May 2, 2011

Great professor, easy class, take notes, don't really need the book. Write 5 easy essays, mid term & final which are kind of hard: 5 questions you have to answer in essay form in class based on lectures, attended every class it will be easy to write them. do the extra credit! as long as you write good essay papers with good grammar you will pass

5.0
1.0
LIT2480
May 2, 2011

I recommend him, knowledgeable & easy. took him for enc1102 & lit2480. take lecture notes, will not use book. 4 easy essays on movies you'll watch in class & 2 easy 15min Powerpoint presentations, midterm & final are kind of hard: 5 questions in essay form from lectures. attend class do xtra crdit, write essay papers with good grammar & you'll pass

1.0
5.0
ENC1102
Jun 20, 2011

dont take himm!!!!! it seems easy but is not trust me is not

5.0
1.0
LIT2480
Jun 24, 2011

I took Enc1101,1102 and lit2480 all A... just the work its simple dont complicateyour self he is very chilly and just wants your work done only 4 essays and test are 5 questions but he tells you what they will be,,, If you are "slick" you can get an easy A

1.0
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ENC1101
Aug 18, 2011

HORRIBLEE!! DONT TAKE HIMM!! 4 quizes that seem easy but its all the sudden and he gives it when most people miss the class,atendanced mandatory but even that i went everyday and same thing!!! lisent to me,dont take him two midterm essay,i thought it was easy but he4 is nott!!1

1.0
5.0
ENC1107
Aug 19, 2011

A really bad teacher,the worst i have had,talks about he life,and who cares??he seems easy but is not,i am a good student and i paass his clasas with a C ,but he is soo badd

1.0
3.0
LIT2480
Oct 31, 2011

Seriously the worst professor I have ever had! This class could be easy if I understood what the prof even wanted. He was unclear on what the class was even about let alone the assignments. He spends the entire class babbling about conspiracies and claims to psychic. If you are a normal person DO NOT TAKE HIM!

3.0
1.0
ENC2300
Dec 23, 2011

The class itself specializes in the area of common sense and critical thinking; and he will test your proficiency in the usage of these tools. This is the reason why many cannot handle him, aside from his tendency to tangent off (big deal). Has a very whimsical sense of looking at the world, and his dry humor can intimidate the thin-skinned

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Dec 26, 2011

this professor is very easy, he only sits in the classroom talking about the problem around the world, all you need to do is turn in your essays and be prepared for pop quizzes

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jul 29, 2012

he talks a lot but and he is not your normal professor. but he was good.

1.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 13, 2012

This class would be easy if he would ever stay on topic about the actual class. He never shuts up. Only talks about his opinions on the worlds conspiracies and how he dislikes Obama. He does not really teach anything about ENC. Don't bother buying the book he never uses it.

1.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 11, 2012

Definitely DO NOT take this professor for ENC 1101 if you want to learn!!! I do not recommend him at all.

2.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 18, 2012

Professor Kosak, is not your average professor. He will open your mind about different topics around the world. It's not your average ENC1101 course. If you do all the work, Attendance is MANDATORY, and do all the work that he assigns . And its guaranteed easy A. Keep in mind it does talk ALOT and i mean ALOT but somehow it all relates !!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jan 9, 2013

Definitely not your average professor and probably misunderstood by some but if you don't lack common sense and enjoy a conspiracy chat then definitely take him. I got an A and will be taking him for ENC 1102

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Apr 26, 2013

Excellent!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Nov 8, 2013

oh man this guy is a trip! he talks A LOT like A LOT and he really sarcastic but really freaking nice! he tends to veer off topic but somehow he makes it work, he cuts the bs out of learning and really straight forward , he gives random pop quizzes based off the book but its really easy i didn't even open the book passed with an A

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Nov 26, 2013

cool teacher, talks all class, knows what hes talking about, very very very little homework, no tests, random pop quizes really easy, easy midterm, easy to cheat on if you have to, can get boring but good guy. you will learn if you want to, hes extremely flexible with deadlines

3.0
3.0
ENC1102
Dec 13, 2013

He is a good professor, but if you don't do what you need to do in his class (reading assignments, checking out poets, etc.) you will fail. Overall, he is cool! :)

2.0
3.0
ENC1102
Apr 1, 2014

Talks all class. Only tests are midterms and Finals which are extremely hard: 5 questions, you must write about 2 pages for each answer. Random pop quizzes which are impossible to know what the questions will be. He expects you to know everything on anything that is discussed in class. He is a cool guy but not so great teacher. Would not recommend.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Aug 27, 2014

VERY EASY CLASS! Had it for a summer 6 week class, and it was a blur! Did about 4 essays, 2,000 word research paper, midterm, 4 random pop quizzes AND TRUST ME I NEVER STUDIED! He talks a whole lot but he is a really nice guy. Would def recommend him to anyone! Ended up with an A in the class and he didn't make me take the final :)

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Dec 15, 2014

Good Professor. Talk alot but his class is easy

4.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2014

Great! Really easy class to pass just pay attention and turn in all assignments.

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2015

He talks a lot and gets off topic but he's very nice. Class was super easy. Never bought the book and we never used it in class either.

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
May 6, 2015

The professor is really nice and his class was pretty easy, he does talk a lot though but always entertaining. Enjoyed his class and would take him again.

2.0
2.0
ENC1102
May 21, 2015

Talks for the entire class, easily gets off topic and rambles about his own life and personal experiences. Very unorganized, when he gives back graded work its all mixed up with everyone else's and he just tells you to find your own work. Extra credit is available, you have to go to either the hemingway house or boston for the 1102 class.

2.0
2.0
ENC1102
May 21, 2015

Unorganized, and talks for the entire class. Extra credit that requires traveling somewhere is available. I didn't enjoy his 1102 class but I've heard is 1101 class was easy so...

3.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2015

Easy class, do the assignments and you'll get an A. He's also an easy grader. Only downside is that he talks the whole class about stuff that has nothing to do with the class (personal life, experiences, etc) Other than that, very easy! One group project which is a research paper (super easy.) All essays are done in class, no homework.

3.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2015

Cool dude. He's an old wise man. He gets off topic a lot but in a good way. He talks about his life and travels (interesting & entertaining). Loves talking about conspiracies, gov., and other historical events. Grades consist of 4 essays, 1 research paper(group), 3 pop quizzes, midterm, and final. Never gives homework, showed a movie. Easy class.

2.0
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ENC1101
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2015

If you're actually good at English and love it, I don't recommend taking Kosak. It feels more like history than English if anything, very off-topic. Look into taking another teacher honestly.

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2015

Professor Kosak is amazing! Yes he goes off topic and loves to talk about conspiracy theories but that made the class interesting. Very easy class if you put in the work. All essays must be done in class. We had 5 essays, 3 pop quiz, 1 group project, 1 solo presentation. He is very nice and helpful. I would take him again!

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2016

If you plan on skipping class then this class isn't for you. he has quizzes that he assigns randomly throughout the semester so if you skip his class the day there happens to be a quiz you can't make it up. He just makes you do four essays, one group research project and one presentation on whatever you would like. His lectures are interesting.

3.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 9, 2016

HORRIBLE. this man will read straight off of wikipedia ... his lectures are all class long and extremely boring, he assigns and couple of papers and they are not hard at all but topics are as boring as they can get. drifts from lectures and starts talking about his personal life and has a story for everything .. LITERALLY.

5.0
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ENC1102
Grade: A+
May 11, 2016

Great class, this guy knows what he is teaching. There are a couple of papers in the semester and a few quizzes. His lectures will cover everything from English history to conspiracy theories. I had a great time and actually looked forward to go to this class

1.0
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ENC1101
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This guy literally talks about everything other than English. Expresses his opinions effortlessly to an audience that is obviously uninterested. His quizzes last a minute and he gives them out right in the beginning of class, so if you're late by a minute you miss it and can't make it up. Honestly just take another prof, do yourself the favor.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

This class is honestly so easy.. I sucked at writing essays and I got so much better! I got A's and B's on all my essays. He talks a lot and goes off track but the work is super easy and he's lenient. He makes you do the essays in class but you can do it at home and turn it in when you get to class lol so I would definitely take him again!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
SO MANY PAPERS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

He was pretty annoying to me because he talked about a lot of other things besides what we were supposed to be learning. Besides that the class was pretty easy to pass. The hardest part is probably the first paper, but once you see how he grades it everything else is a lot easier. The class is just boring.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, would take him again. He does give lectures, LONG lectures, he's funny makes the class enjoyable. Beware of random quizzes, group projects, and also super easy essay topics. I would take him again, he's a good grader.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This teacher will have you write a draft, not look at it and give it back ungraded. The next class day you write the final draft and that is what you're graded on. If you want to get taught how to write A or B essays, he will not teach you, the English department will. You go on your own time to the study sessions for THEM to help you. Not worth it

1.0
2.0
ENC1101
May 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is the second week of class and I HAD to drop it. His voice is annoying, he blabs about 90% what he feels and about 10% the actual work for class. He can be very condescending in his body language and commentary. The class seems easy if you don't mind sitting there for 2 1/2 hours dosing off every 30 minutes listenting to babble after babble.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kosak is funny and loves to talk. The class is easy if you listen to his directions. Don't stress about the topics for your papers he likes the simple ones.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, funny and fun. His grading is pretty simple and to the point. Granted he talks a bit of other stuff, but is also a great professor and i was trying to take him again for enc1102 and couldnt find him open : (

4.0
2.0
ENC1102
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

The professor is really clear about he wants for each essay and what it would br on each test. He offer many credit opportunities

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

There are so many things I can say about this professor but honestly he is very straight forward with what he expects. Lots of pop quizzes so make sure you're in class every day. He talks a lot about random stuff too but he's a really interesting person so thats cool. Honestly, just pay attention and do what you're supposed to do and you'll be fine

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
ENC1102
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Scary

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

47%

Textbook Required

82%

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A-

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (7)
A (5)
C- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(1)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 18 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 5
C-: 1
B+: 1
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