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Took Leone for 1A, 1B, and 1C if that tells you anything at all. Not only is he great to look at, he is an awesome teacher. Easy tests, papers aren't too difficult and he's always willing to help out whenever needed--proofreading paper, office hours,etc

Great teacher, actually teaches you something, and makes class interesting. Has high expectations but helps you achieve. If you hate english he is the guy to take because he will make you enjoy it... I have had no teacher more passionate about education

Mr. Leone has a noticeable passion for what he does. This is what makes him such a great teacher. He is the only English teacher I have had who actually teaches important skills and makes it very interesting.

one of the best

Best English class I took in college. He made the instructions completely clear in class, and he had plenty office hrs to help with brainstorming and proof reading. I thoroughly enjoyed his class.

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Liked him a lot, he pushes back dates though so you have to make your own schedule instead of following his

I got an "A" in his class but I earned it. He lets you revise any papers that had a low score but doesn't give them back to you until the end of the semester when you're working on your research paper. You do nothing for most of the semester then BAM! He dumps a majority of the work on you in the last half of the semester. VERY DIFFICULT!

Professor Leone actually cares about what he lectures. It makes it that much more interesting to be in class. And when I started to fall behind, he didn't hesitate to help me out. A teacher who does that, I always appreciate.

Good Class

Loved Mr. Leone, took 3 classes with him, worked extremely hard for the grades i got, but he taught me more than any other prof. so far! Keep on top of your work, and dont try to BS your way through the class, because he will notice.

I took Leone as my first class in college. Everything he teaches has a purpose, and what he teaches is very informative and applicable to the homework and tests. The class is not easy but I found it interesting. He is very helpful and wants you to pass. But you have to study, and listen in class. Overall good teacher-

Mr. Leone is an awesome professor. He has taught me more than any other teacher, even now that I'm at a 4 year school. I still find myself explaining points in classes that he had once explained to me. Listen and take good notes, you really have to work for your grade. Best Prof. I have ever seen!

Discussion based classes. Lots of short essay writing. Great in-class time though

Mr. Leone is a great teacher. You have to work hard for your grade. Not an easy A.

He is a really great teacher, with a unsuspected good taste in music. He is naturally very funny and is a good entertainer. The final was a dramatic reading of Hamlet and a essay were you use all your prior gained knowledge from the class. Take good notes of what he says !! you can use them

I loved this class (Intro to the Novel). Mr. Leone was always interesting and gave me a really great understanding of the books we were reading. If you read the books, spend time on the essays, and study for the tests (easy) then you will get a good grade. Talk to him during office hours- he's cool and helpful! HIGHLY recommend this prof.

This guy is a real teacher. He wants students to actually think and learn for themselves. If you ask him for help he wants to help. He changes the schedule a lot usually for extensions on papers. Be willing to try and you will see dividends on your effort. It is a critical thinking class so leave your bias at home and prepare to think!GOOD TEACHER.

I am a math person & was dreading this class. I ended up loving the class & actually came to like literature. I took the class during the summer & the 3 hour lectures flew right by (no joke). I got a lot out of it, but I wish I could've taken it for fun without a grade because the class was't easy (higher standards than most students are used to).

if english is something you enjoy being challenged in, like me, then Leone is the teacher for you. he challeges students to do their absolute best. i passed the ap english test, yet got a c for the first paper i wrote for him, which shows his hard grading style.if you go into his office hours, he helps you greatly,and he gives many time extensions!

This class is HARD!!!! if you feel like taking an easy class and getting good grades then STAY AWAY. If you feel like working your butt off to be givin a c then this is the class for you!

Mr. Leone's class is what made me consider being an English major! He does so much more than just go by the book, he understands that different people have different opinions and even encourages it! Although not the easiest class, I definitely learned a lot, and if you care and put in effort, he will too! USE OFFICE HOURS!

Great teacher, learned so much about english and life through his teachings, recommend him to anyone for 201b atleast, does pile on a lot of work towards end of semester and grades hard, but makes you better

Great class & concepts. Really interesting. He sets up the first half of class teaching the concepts you will present and write about in the second half. Office hours are beneficial - he is patient and funny. Text books are really cheap! I use concepts from this class in all my other classes. Cool guy.

Great class. I learned a ton. Wish I had taken it sooner. Leone is an awesome instructor. You really learn from him. He is direct, patient and funny. Read the packet and think for yourself and you’ll really enjoy this class. Text is super inexpensive! One of the last great professors who wants his students to learn and think for themselves.

He writes tons of comments on your paper on how to improve your work and will even let you revise your work for a better grade! what instrcutor does that? Awesome! This class is about learning how to think. read his comments, you'll learn a ton. He'll work with you one on one if you take the time to go to an office hour or catch him after class.

I had a great time in Leone's film class. He taught us different ways to look at films and introduced me to some really intriguing concepts and films I've never heard of but are now my favorites. You can tell he is really passionate about film and is interested in the student's thoughts and reasons for why we like certain films. Highly recommend!

Leone is an excellent professor. He by far the most knowledgeable teacher I've ever had. His instructions for papers can be a little loosely stated but if you ever have any questions about it he will answer it clearly. Also pretty funny guy who has some good stories. Attendance isn't mandatory but don't skip on a workshop day.

The novels are not super long. good Varity and good books. I got way more out of this class than I thought I would. Prof Leone is super helpful if you make an appointment during his office hour. Participate you'll get a lot out of this class.

I took this class last year and since taking more classes including more English classes I have learned the most from Mr. Leone's class. If any class preps you to be a good writer and understand essays and actually find some enjoyment in the process this is it. follow instructions and think for yourself. Ask questions He'll help you.

Professor Leone is a great English instructor that prepared me for higher levels of reading and writing. If you are unsure about your topic or your writing, then he is there to help. Participation matters in this course as you will be communicating and reading other students papers as well, so be prepared to think and speak for yourself.

Very good instructor with an encyclopedic knowledge of film and film history. I came away from the class able to enjoy films more fully by watching them with a critical eye. He can be a tough grader, but if you're involved in the class and speak with him regarding any concerns you have he'll help you get a good grade.

Be prepared to work, but it's for a good reason. Leone knows what he's talking about, and if you want to become a better writer he will definitely get you where you want to be. If you're lazy and tend to procrastinate, this class could be tough for you. But for me, a mild procrastinator, I got through fine, and feel like I'm a 10x better writer.

He's going to make you work, but it is a chill class. IF YOU NEED HELP GO TO HIM. In "Intro to Novel" you should stay on top of your reading. Get ahead if you can. He is a cool dude and great conversation. Do not expect an A from him if you are a lazy student. Do the work, ask for his help, and you will appreciate his class. He cares for students.

I never thought I would actually look forward to an English class. Prof Leone makes sure required texts are all under $20!! He was always willing to answer my questions and look over my paper before I turned it in, even outside of his office hours. Solid instructor.

This prof tought me how to write a solid essay. My grades improved in my other classes due to the things I learned in this one. Take him and learn something. Take notes from the board. Most of the test questions and answers are in his lectures.

I learned more in this class than any others. Interesting content and text. A game changing course for sure. Read the syllabus so you know when everything is due. Go to his office hour if you want your paper looked over before submitting it.

To attend Prof. Leone's english classes is to apprehend how crucial a truly dedicated, and ardently scholarly instructor is to invigorating a similarly devoted and scholary drive within his students. Prof. Leone is definitely just such an instructor. However, you'll only get as much as you give: give it your all, he'll more than meet you halfway.

I am more confident in my abilities after taking this class. It is a lot of info and you will write a couple papers. Prof Leone is passionate about his subject and gets great class discussions going. I have never learned more from an English class. Its cool being in a class where you are supposed to think instead of just repeating the book.

If you want an A or B grade, you need to got o his office hours and ask for help on anything. He is great in the one-on-one setting. He is willing to listen if you willing to make the effort and let him know what you are struggling with. He can be a nice guy, but if you only choose to notice when he gets "frustrated" you'll limit learning

Took his Intro to Novel class my first year of college just on a whim. It's still the most challenging, engaging, and rewarding class I've taken so far. Crazy workload for a 3 credit class, but his critiques and feedback really helped make me a better writer and a more confident person. He was always happy to help during office hours, too.

Got me thinking about Shakespeare and more interested in his material. Didn't think I would learn too much but I really did. He respects students opinions and gets them to talk about why they have that opinion. He is all about everyone learning new ways to look at material and offers some great insights. Text was a great price too!

I learned more in this class than in any other English class I have ever taken. The stuff I learned in this classes help in my other class too. Solid class, cool teacher.

Cool guy. Introduced me to concepts about film that make movies way more interesting and enjoyable. And I already loved movies to begin with. Can't go wrong with this class and professor.

Solid class. I'm not an English major but really liked this class and his teaching style.

Professor Leone not only teaches his students how to write but also how to analyze the human condition. Easily the best professor I've had and I am a finance student!

Great professor. I made more friends and connections in this class than I ever have before. The subjects he teaches are never brushed over, he dives into everything and it really helps you learn the subject for real, and its a super fun class! Awesome guy, super respected by all of us. Not an easy A, but honest if you love the class you'll do well.

Professor Leone is a really awesome English teacher. He discusses important problems in our modern society and inspires his students to critically think about those issues. He often gets really into a certain topic and gets behind on the stuff we actually had to get done this semester. The last couple weeks were a little rough since we had to rush.

A solid choice for an English class. Not an easy A though. He really wants you to learn and explore. He'll make you work for it and dive deep. Very smart guy. Knows what he's doing and grades fairly.

Tough class, but you can succeed if you put in the effort. He gives great feedback on papers and really knows how to make people better writers. Not the greatest at keeping up with the schedule so be prepared for a bit of a race at the end of the semester.

Took 201B, Film and Literature, and Film studies. Smart, tough grader, can sometimes fall behind but adpats well, work comes back late, but intriguing class and discussions, knows his stuff and expects good work from his students as he provides good teaching. Good to talk to outside of class for papers.

By far the best professor I have ever taken! I am not an english student and absolutely despised writing prior to taking Professor Leone's class. Put in the work and you will become not only a better writer, but a critical thinker.

You want to actually understand the material and improve your skills? Take Leone! Super interesting class. Here are my pointers: if you need to miss a class let him know ahead of time, try to attend every class because it can me discussion based, but he doesn't put people on the spot, read his notes on your papers and homework - they really help!

Highly recommend this professor! His material is somewhat hard, but as long as you attend lectures you'll do fine. As well, he gives great feedback and cares about his students.

Really enjoys what he does, if you read and take notes/attend lectures then tests aren't difficult. Some students don't like him because he is direct, but he is a very understanding, knowledgeable professor and wants his students to succeed. Only downside is he doesn't return papers back in a timely manner.

Took Leone's Film & Lit class, he is an amazing prof. Really passionate about what he is teaching and if you do the work it'll show in your grade. Doesn't return papers back until like the last week of school, but if you email him and ask him for feedback he is more than willing to help you out.

I have no idea what people are saying about his classes being a "cult following" (?). If you do not go to class/attend (or at least review) the lectures you won't do well. However I think that is pretty much to be expected for any COLLEGE level course. Half the people who leave these reviews should never have even walked on campus.

Awesome material and I learned way more than I expected. I can look at films in a totally different and more enriching way! You must participate, read, and study for the exam, don't wing it.

I wish I took this class sooner. Prof Leone gets your English writing and critical reading skills polished! I already do better in other classes since I took Prof Leone's 201A. Take this class if you want to be successful in college. Speak up in class discussions. You are graded on participation too.

Leone was very accessible and helpful. I had internet issues for the last bit of class, and he was willing to work with me. I took as a summer class, which was about two movies a week. Lots of discussion posts. Movies were mostly interesting, although a few silent films made it hard to focus. Cheap textbook. Good professor, tough class.

A great professor who clearly cares about film and his students, I learned so much in his class and he made time outside of it to talk to and give advice to me and many other students in his class. He does grade late but that's the only downside, if you love film and want to learn a lot I'd definitely recommend this class!

Steve is a tough grader who can come off as vague or like a smart ass. It is clear that he cares about the workload of his course, and with communication changed multiple due dates/rearranged the schedule towards what students were asking for. Lots of homework, reading, and writing. Work together, and advocate for your needs.

Leone is a great teacher because of how serious he can be. At first there was a period of adjusting towards thinking objectively- once I was able to be objective he seemed like less of an asshole! Lots of homework, but so necessary towards the content of the course. I loved this class despite the hard work necessary.

Professor Leone's class is challenging but engaging. He expects a lot, but if you put in the work, you'll learn a ton. The films are interesting, and unstuck ai was a lifesaver for prepping.