Very cute, especially when he reads old english

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He's very helpful, enthusiastic, and to top it off...he's pretty cute.

He is the best professor I've ever had in my life.

Muy Caliente!

Definitely knows his stuff and is very enthusiastic about the topics. Only one paper, 8-10 pages, you pick the topic. Tests were easy enough if you went to class and reviewed your notes. Very helpful and concerned about students learning.

Scott is indeed a tough instructor and he comes off as pompous simply because he knows his stuff. I enjoyed his classes and he will be a great professor once he's had a few years under his belt.

I admit, I spent much of the first three weeks of class repeating to myself, "I will not be intimidated. I will NOT let him intimidate me." I recognized, however, that I saw in him something that has always been valuable to me in a professor: a

Disciplined, well-read, inspires students to excel, fair, subject matter expert, objective, open-door policy, challenging, traditionalist approach; if you listen, you'll know the subject, too.

He's a great teacher, and you can always talk to him about anything. If you work hard on the end paper (there is only one) you'll do great. You must be willing to work though, its a challenging class with essay tests.

He is a very good and learned professor, and I would recommend his class to anyone. The tests, and the single paper are reasonable as long as you prepare for them. I fould him to be a bit intimidating, but he is very nice to look at.

Good teacher, very knowledgeable, but he is constantly moving around, which is distracting. He is a pretty easy grader but you HAVE to read everything.

He expects a lot of work from his students. I have learned a tremendous amount. His tests are difficult in that you have to WRITE IN DETAIL. However, if you are confused or need help, he is more than willing to work with you. I find his lectures to be interesting, and most of the reading enjoyable

Degreg is a good professor. VERY CLEAR. Students know what is required on the single paper and all the tests because he explains it and does not appear to mind if it is vomited back up verbatim. He's a very learned man, nice sense of humor; it's just that he teaches old lit no one enjoys reading.

I found DeGreg to be a great prof. I paid attention in class, and I do not understand what the complaints are about the lack of clarity or "pellucid" arguments. Was crystal to me. I've gotten A's on the tests and papers. V approachable man, v funny and helpful. Take him for comp 235, can't go wrong.

People who complain are stupid and forget that they're in college. It was a challenging class, espcially for it being only a 200-level class, but it was decent. But, you guys forgot to give him a hot rating! He and Bond...yummy.

This is a great class, if you make time to do all the readings (heavy reading load, don't take as blowoff elective!) Prof. DeGregorio's a very interesting lecturer who really knows his stuff, and you're sure to learn a lot. Grade is determined by several tests and one big paper.

If I tried any harder in this class, I would have been driven to drink myself to death....and I still got an A-. From what I hear, an A- in any of his classes is like a Nobel Prize for English Lit. Phenomenal lecturer...the best. Just really, really f*cking hard!

This was an extremely challenging course, yet well worth the time and tuition. He's difficult, yet not impossible, dedicated and enthusiastic. (Not bad on the eyes either) People that complain about him seem to forget this is a UNIVERSITY, you'll learn and grow a lot which is what I'M here for.

This was the first time he taught this particular subject, and I think he did a great job. He seemed to have his favorites to speak in class, but he did allow everyone an opportunity to speak. He talks really fast and you have to pay attention. I found him to be an excellent teacher and a hottie.

Scott is a great professor. He's knowledgeable, an interesting lecturer, and willing to help if he's asked. He has high, but reasonable expectations and believes that all of his students are capable of reaching them. I appreciated his high expectations and his helpful comments. I encourage anyone, especially in English, to take Scott's classes.

1st impressions can deceive. Scott isn’t the egotistical, rude prof that some attest him to be. If you stop by during office hours, you’ll see these comments were made solely out of ignorance. Brilliant and extremely passionate about what he teaches, Scott has high expectations of students. If you need help, just ask and he’ll gladly assist you.

This man has a reputation for being difficult, he is. But if you keep up you will learn a great deal. He is very smart and hyper, he talks fast and it's hard to take notes. You will learn so much...it is worth the hard work.

Very good teacher, and very nice, but he is difficult. He will not give easy grades so prepare to work

A great teacher! He talks a little fast, but if you can keep up with him he shows you excatly what he's talking about and doesn't leave room for you to be confused.

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The best English prof. @ UM-D!!! Very nice + helpful. Classes are always very interesting and informative. Exams are challenging yet fair; you'll actually feel like you've accomplished something if you do well on them. The people who whine about how tough his classes are idiots who probably shouldn't be English majors in the first place.

Ignore the blasphemous rumors. Scott is a great teacher. Yes, the work is challenging, but not impossible. If you're having trouble with anything, talk to him; he's always glad to help. He's clear about what he wants on exams & papers. Pay attention, keep up with the readings, ask questions, and you'll do fine. He's really very nice. Hot, too.

This guy is nice enough. Classes are all lecture, even if it seems like you're discussing (on a note, if you're not Christian, the material is going to bore the hell out of you). You do have to work in his class, but it's not impossible... just do the readings and study his website for exams, and keep in mind ENG235 is a 4 credit course.

Scott was awesome. He seems very difficult in class, but that is partially because the material can be so daunting. If you go to him for help, you'll find that he isn't as uptight as he seems. When I took him, he actually gave us tours of the Ann Arbor library to find sources if we needed help. Seriously, it doesn't get more helpful than that.

Great, Great, Great professor. Hands down, the most learned English professor at UMD. His lower level class gave me more insight than any other English teacher at UMD has. He makes you work, but you learn more than you will ever know. My first exam was not that great, I talked to him ONCE and scored in the high 90's on the next two.

I've been putting off his class for 5 years, cuz I heard he is a horrible professor. I actually think it's the oppoisite- he is one of the best. He's hard, and makes you work for your grade. But he is not impossible. He's willing to help, but is intimidating. You'll learn a lot! His vocabulary is very intense, so pay attention.

The best prof at UofM-D. Honestly, he is a pain because he is a rough grader and demands perfection, but you learn a great deal. Yes, he thinks he is always right, frankly, HE IS. SO be thankful for him.

Scott is very thorough and demanding, but very interesting for the most part. He seems like he's not very good with people, so his jokes will never be widely well received and most students are too afraid to approach him; but Scott is very helpful and extremely understanding if you just gather the courage to talk to him. He's better after that.

Also took 311-demanding prof, no doubt but the amount of material covered is well worth your tuition dollars. You might be bored but there's no doubt you'll learn.

Most of the people who complain about Prof. DeGregorio, who's very nice, are bad writers who can't handle getting the grades that they deserve and/or people who are too lazy to keep up with the fairly formidable reading assignments for his classes. If you genuinely care about deepening your knowledge of literature, take him and you'll learn a lot.

Have to give my support for the guy. He will challenge you. However, if you are an english major(and know how to write), you will do well. If you have trouble speaking proper english, don't take him. Whoever said learning was easy.

DeGregorio has changed a lot recently. It may have been because of the bad reviews before, but he is alright now. This was a Chaucer class and we only had 2 papers and 2 tests, other homework was not graded. He never kept us long in class and was easy going. I think he is much better now although I didn't get the best grade...

I don't really understand all the complaints, this is UofM, you are paying for a QUALITY education which means NOT coasting through. You're SUPPOSED to have to work hard, it's called LEARNING. Prof D'G is incredibly knowledgeable, and helpful if you go to him. Tough grader, but worth it, you'll learn a lot if you do the work. Geeky-hot.

He is demanding, he expects a lot, but this is the University of Michigan! I got an E on the 1st test, but then studied hard, got my stuff together, took notes, wrote a good paper and got a B in the class, I think that he respected me for being committed. I talked to him, told him why I screwed up, he was supportive and understanding! Great teacher

You learn about the "mean" professor in his Engl classes 235 and It's just really because if u didn't have anything like that in high school The class is really strange bec. of the language BUT once u get to the 405 class u notice that he is just about being a thorough teacher- less demanding BUT very very intelligent.

DeGregorio is AWESOME!

Great professor! Knows his stuff. Only the stuff he talks about in class is on the exams. Took this class from 6-9 pm and he didn't make attendance mandatory, but if you didn't come to class you missed a lot of material because we only met once a week.

As long as you go to class and do the assigned readings and papers, the class is an easy A. He basically tells you what is going to be on the exam. If anyone fails this course its because they're lazy.

Awesome teacher! Knows everything about English, speaks Latin and Middle English too! He is extremely helpful and will offer to discuss your paper before you turn it in. Very fair grader, great discussions, and easy tests. Just read the material and participate in class and it's an A. Never had a prof. know so much about their subject before.

Great teacher. Ive had him for three classes and I'll enroll in his classes again. All you have to do for an A is listen to his lectures and do the readings. Tests are predictable and papers are a breeze as long as you meet with him to discuss your topic.

A very good teacher, explains all the texts in great detail. Has note slides on internet and always says to not take notes...but do take notes! It will help a ton. Test structure is the same for every test and as long as your actually read you will be fine. Only two essays with one being the final. Great class!

Best professor I've had at UMD thus far. Very passionate and interesting in what he teaches. His tests are pretty easy, but he grades his papers a bit tougher. Recommend him highly.

I LOVE DEGREGORIO! I have taken two classes for a grade & received an A both times. This semester I am auditing a class of his. His papers are easy as well as his exams. Lectures are interesting but do the readings. Participate in every class for a better grade. Definitely a must take for any English major. Will definitely recommend and take again

Regurgitate what he says in class on the exams and you'll do fine. One paper (6-8 pages) and four exams. He expects you to attend class and volunteer, so do that. Fair grader, but seems to retract a bit from what I've learned being an English major, paper-writing-wise.

He is a very straightforward guy, giving you an exact timeline of the semester at the beginning of the semester that is super easy to follow. He grades well and gives you good reasons for why you got the grade you got. If you sit in the front, you will be called on when you raise your hand.

Love him! Take him if you're in the honors class. You'll never regret it. Just be ready to speak, and to write REALLY good papers. Hint: He's really hard on Grammar and logical theses! I had him for HONS 302 tho. Update the system, please!