4.4

Thomas Breidenbach

English - Pace University (all)

4.4
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
149
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

149

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I have no problems with his opinions or whatever, but I signed up for a basic English class

ENG201 - 2.0 rating

Clearly, his big passion is conspiracy theories

ENG120 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

65%

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A+: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (15)
Inspirational (9)
Caring (9)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Lots of homework (2)
Lecture heavy (2)
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Reviews (149)
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ENG101
Nov 11, 2001

good teacher

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ENG101
Nov 12, 2001

No Comments

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ENG101
Nov 12, 2001

No Comments

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UNV101
Nov 15, 2001

No Comments

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ENG102
Nov 16, 2001

He is a very good professor and he is very intelligent. He really knows a lot ab

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 16, 2001

AWESOME!!! TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU CAN GET IN!!!

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ENG102
Nov 24, 2001

No Comments

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 9, 2001

Very precise in what he expects of a student. Take him he's extremely helpful

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 12, 2001

He is very helpful, take him if you can

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 14, 2001

Very Good. He knows the true meaning of teaching. In search of the truth indeed,

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LIT211
Dec 14, 2001

He is one of the most intelligent teachers I'v ever had. Also, he is so funny !

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ENG101
Dec 14, 2001

A little crazy, but smart and Jcrew model-like.

5.0
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LIT211
Dec 15, 2001

Very intense smart guy....oh and yummy too

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 18, 2001

Intelligent -easy to listen to. TAke if u Can!

5.0
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ENG105
Dec 22, 2001

VERY NICE AND HELPFUL..DEPT OF ENGLISH SHOULD HIRE HIM FULL TIME..WE NEED HIM.

5.0
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LIT211
Jan 2, 2002

best lit prof at Pace

5.0
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LIT211
Jan 8, 2002

No Comments

5.0
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ENG101
Jan 29, 2002

we'd make a great couple, both cynical,intelligent,etc.

5.0
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UNV101
Jan 30, 2002

NAH! ME and him would make a great couple

3.0
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ENG105
Apr 4, 2002

A lot of essay ... Easy Midterm ... If you want a B+ ... Take him!

5.0
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ENGLIT
Apr 14, 2002

Great smart guy, never thought i would learn that much in a english class.

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 16, 2002

Lectures are interesting and insane, this class was interesting, indeed

4.0
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ENG101
Apr 16, 2002

Go see A BEAUTIFUL MIND before you have him. I think he is better than the movie

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 17, 2002

A stimulating prof, fascinating lectures, the best prof

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 22, 2002

very hot, very nice, talks alot- but you want to listen, very interesting

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 23, 2002

very good prof, easy tests, dont mind late work, won't fall asleep in his class.

5.0
1.0
LIT211
Apr 23, 2002

Enthusiastic, Easy, Not many papers, Allows you to re-write paper

5.0
3.0
LIT211
Apr 24, 2002

BBACK IS MY MAN... THIS IS BEK OF PACE... I DESERVED AN A, BUT HE IS THE BEST!!!

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2002

The best English professor I have ever had. He will make you think

4.0
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ENG101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Apr 26, 2002

he's kinda wacked, but he's nice and cool. talks too much though.. highly recom.

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 30, 2002

sexy!!!! smart!!! interesting!!! take him! you wont regret it!!!

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101
Oct 30, 2002

No Comments

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ENG101
Oct 30, 2002

No Comments

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2.0
ENG
Nov 5, 2002

one word: amazing

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 7, 2002

with him

4.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 8, 2002

Not the easiest professor, but very interesting, funny and makes the class fun.

4.0
3.0
101
Nov 8, 2002

Incredibly enlightened, learn alot, teaches u how to save the world

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 8, 2002

Very good prof., helps a lot in writing papers. He keeps it real always

5.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2002

He is the best English prof. I've ever had. He is a very enlightened man .

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 13, 2002

allows redos, even on midterm! u're stupid if u don't get an A

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Jan 22, 2003

can go off topic at times, but discussions are very interesting

5.0
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ENG105
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

4.0
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ENG101
Mar 9, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 22, 2003

Great and amazing professor. He will teach you a lot about english and about world.

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 22, 2003

talks about world evens and then makes u write papers about it. easy and allows redos. Comedian

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ENG101
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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ENG105
Jun 3, 2003

best prof.knows 2 teach, can redo every paper,doesnt care when handed in,good conversations great guy!!

5.0
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ENG105
Jun 29, 2003

Best prof ever! Cares about students and world issues. You'll never have another experience like this. I recommend him to everyone! Pace should hire more like him!!!!!!

5.0
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ENG105
Jul 7, 2003

BEST PROF. EVER!I WISH THERE WERE MORE LIKE HIM.CLASS IS ALWAYS INTERESTING AND FUN.LOTS OF GOOD CONVERSATIONS AND PAPERS ARE EASY! GREAT GUY!ITS A MISTAKE IF U DONT TAKE HIM!

5.0
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ENG101
Aug 23, 2003

No Comments

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ENG101
Sep 4, 2003

oh my god i was so lucky to get this guy as a freshman...he actually taught how to write.. helps you fix ur paper and then lets u hand it in for a regrade ...sweet..oh ye he's hot too :)

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 10, 2003

allow rewrite and regrade, talk too much about things such as saving the planet the future is in ur hand. pretty cool guy

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ENG101
Nov 11, 2003

nice guy but very hard on grades,and expects alot even though he is very lay back. Would not take again

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 16, 2003

Easy and handsome,he lets you rewrite your papers and talks about important stuff we choose to ignore.

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ENG101
Nov 19, 2003

He is a very good teacher, he helps you learn to write. He helped me to move the writers block that was wedged in my head lol. But seriously even though he talks a lot he stimulates your mind without being obvious..I recommend him !!!

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LIT211D
Nov 19, 2003

every passes here, show up for essays=C, make effort=B, actually try to improve=A, but he lectures w/o breaks on really deep topics, if u're not very intellectual, u won't like him, he is a tough grader though, so just listen & learn

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LIT211D
Nov 19, 2003

Yea, who doesn't love a professor who talks and talks and talks for three straight hours without a break? I know i don't! EXTERMELYYYYYYYYYY boring. YAWN!! Rants and rants. He's DEFINTELY not funny at all. Changed his policy to allow only 1 rewrit

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LIT211D
Dec 3, 2003

Rants and rants. His opinion has to be reflected on essays.

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ENG101
Dec 5, 2003

Great professor, will provoke intellectual thought on things that really matter in the world. Highly recommended, he will change your outlook on the world. Memorable class.

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ENG125
Dec 8, 2003

dude is cool. he duz talk to much but you will have fun in his class, he wants arguements. if you get less then a B is his class consider yourself a failure.

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LIT211D
Dec 16, 2003

Worst ptofessor for literature Gave 8 books to read each 300 pages or so. However he drops yoour lowest garde. Very boring Avoid him for literature classes

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LIT211D
Feb 4, 2004

He is definately unique. Doesn't really teach much, but rather talks about his own problems, experiences and the world. The class turned out quite intersting. At first I didn't like him, but now I realize he is a great professor

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ENG120
Feb 11, 2004

He does talk too much, on everything from world events, entertainment, to just about everything else. Who care's if it's offensive or taboo? He'll talk about it anyway. Overall, he seems like an interesting guy who cares about his students.

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LIT211
Mar 25, 2004

Rants like a maniac. Must be having a breakdown or something. VERY BAD TEACHER.

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 2, 2004

Very good teacher. Those who don't like him don't like them because they don't listen. Doesn't just lecture gets you involved. Take him, he will change the way you look at the world.

5.0
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ENG211
Apr 17, 2004

I love this guy! Take him!

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LIT212
Apr 20, 2004

You have to be an idiot not to appreciate this guy. Anyone that isn't stupid and lazy will get a lot out of this class. Come open-minded.

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LIT212B
Apr 26, 2004

You will find the true meaning of life after taking his class.

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LIT212B
Apr 28, 2004

No Comments

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LIT212B
May 8, 2004

He incorporates past literature into today's society. He makes u think about issues no one would otherwise raise. He is a fair grader in papers and works with you get a better grade...

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LIT211
May 16, 2004

He sucks!!!!

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ENG120
Jun 4, 2004

He's good, he also tries to make class interesting. He does talk quite a bit. If you're easily offended by someone talking about sensitive subjects, find someone else. An easy grader, but he makes you work for it...not too much though. I would take him

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ENG101
Aug 4, 2004

not bad

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LIT211
Aug 11, 2004

He may be a good Eng prof. Good luck for those who are taking him for lit!!!

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ENG120
Oct 11, 2004

two words: anti-bush! definitely an interesting class. he lectures for the whole time but everything he says has meaning. don't take his class if you get easily offended, he says what he feels.

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LIT211
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2004

He's a great guy, take him. Definetly not your usual boring Lit class.

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ENG120
Jan 24, 2005

GREAT TEACHER

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LIT
Apr 11, 2005

Great teacher! He goes off the topic a lot and into 9/11 and Bush (if you like Bush, do not take him!) But he raises some interesting topics and makes you really think about things you would not normaly want to - he makes you open your eyes!

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ENG201
Apr 28, 2005

This class is awesome. Very cool about deadlines and allows alot of free thought. Very into raising questions that are not normally asked. Provokes your mind to think and challenges your brain to work. GREAT CLASS. MUST TAKE WITH THIS GUY

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ENG201
May 4, 2005

Wow, this man transformed the way I view our society, politics, and nature. The readings were amazing, the lectures excellent (shocking at times). Hates Bush Admin. b/c of their actions, not just b/c he isn't republican. Strong supporter of reopening 9/11 investig. Passionate, comical, crazy man : )

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ENG201
May 5, 2005

I didnt like him very much. Although some of his points make sense, many don't. He'll give plenty of proof as to why 9/11 was an inside job by the Bush administration, yet he ignores the fact that passengers made many calls to their family and bin laden took credit for the attacks. do not take.

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LIT211
Aug 7, 2005

Very subjective, even admits it!

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ENG201
Aug 24, 2005

The most interesting, eye opening and brillant professors I've ever had. Always entertaining & super informative. Raises questions (& provides insightful answers) to what happened on 9/11. Take him if you want to know the TRUTH. Simply AMAZING.

5.0
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ENG201
Aug 24, 2005

Did I mention it's worth going to class just to look at him? Because it is. :)

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LIT211
Sep 2, 2005

Would date him wouldnt want to ever hear him talk about his traumatized way of thinking. He is too pessimistic and if you want a sunny teacher he is not the way to go..but wow what a hottie

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ENLGISH110
Oct 24, 2005

Professer Breidenbach is a very good teacher his views on 9/11 are very thought prevoking and require you to think twice about the bush administration, he's very laxed about his deadlines however he doesnt tell you much about the assignments and what he wants from them but grades you on what he's looking for in them anyway, however he will raise your grade after you correct the assignment all in all its a great class and I reccomend it to everybody!!!!!!!!

5.0
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ENG110
Nov 2, 2005

Fun class. Very contreversioul about the governemnt. This guy acts like he worked for the goverenmt and they screwed him over thats why's hes the way he is today. But seriuously his class is real easy. Just write nicely and oringinally.

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ENGLISH110
Nov 3, 2005

I love this clas he taught me so much every time i walked in there. He is a brilliant man and very controversial. I love his way of thnking and i was amazed by how much he knew. And hes hott i sat right in the front. =)

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ENG110
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2005

He's a P.I.L.F. (professor i'd like to...) i loved him and his class. he is hilarious.

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ENG201
Jan 31, 2006

take him if you want to hear him badmouth Bush for hours. if you want to learn you won't with him. and he grdes hard like he actually teaches.

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ENG201
Apr 25, 2006

WOW what can i say...TAKE HIM!!! His classes are different from any other english classes i've ever taken...if you want to learn about poetry and crap like that...take another professor...but he'll really make you think...he's truly an awesome english professor i could guarantee you that. Take him if you dont' want another boring english class

5.0
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ENG201
May 1, 2006

What can I say but this guy keeps it realer than most people. Very informal way of teaching subject i.e. very deep on 9/11 and other conspiracy theories which is very interesting and entertaining. Lenient grader. Goal of his class is to evaluate society and respond in an intellectual manner. Sarcastic but caring individual.

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ENG102
Aug 18, 2006

The Best Professor ever!!!!!!!!!!

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ENG110
Jan 11, 2007

If you love this country and want to make a change, thake this Prof. Mark my words, you will enjoy the class if you listen and learn. He will seem strange and strict at first but in reality he is mild and kind Prof. He is the best one I've had so far. He will make a true patriot of you if you read what he suggests and watch what he askes.

2.0
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ENG201
Jan 25, 2007

I thought I had signed up for ENG 201, but it was more like conspiracy theory 101. I have no problems with his opinions or whatever, but I signed up for a basic English class. I dropped this class because I want to take a real English class, not watch movies on how the gov't constructed 911. He is hott though

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LIT212
Apr 26, 2007

I hated the conspiracy theories at first... but when I realized that he had an actual point... and that he was using them to teach the class real, useful points, I relaxed and LOVED the class. Yea, he's a bit of a nut, be he is so funny and laid back and SMART. Definatly worth taking one of his classes.

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ENG201
Apr 30, 2007

The best prof. i have ever had.this man is probably one of the most intelligent men i know.It is amazing the knowledge he has.pace would be stupid to get rid of him or have him teach any other course.. he truly does open your eyes... he's not strict on attendance b/c i was always late & absent alot & he was easy going...hes also sooooo effing HOTT!

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LIT212R
Aug 17, 2007

good teacher, VERY passionate about the topic. supposed to be a romanticism class but shud be renamed as 9/11 Conspiracy Theories. dont bother buying the books, no work outside of class just 2 major papers, midterm and final. good prf but can be a harsh grader. try not to take writing enhanced with this guy..

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ENGLIENG2
Aug 31, 2007

hes handsome

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LIT212
Oct 21, 2007

Although he did speak a lot of 9-11, if you pay attention to what he is saying and actually do the readings you can see how he is talking about romanticism.He is looking for you to make connections and challenge what you have been told.He encourages your opinion.Great Prof.Very Influential.If you know how to formant an essay you will do fine.

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LITLIT
Nov 9, 2007

When I entered this class I did not know what to expect. Let just say if you take his class your views about the world and everything else will be changed, take my word for it. This prof. is very intelligent and he will make you open your eyes and understand the reality. Take him, I promise you that you will learn a lot.

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ENGENG
Dec 9, 2007

Hes brilliant. Hes good looking. Hes passionate and unique. He makes you wonder. He beggs you to care, and he loves every student. He is one of a kind. His class is something you will carry with you through life, and tell your friends about. If you want to become informed, if you want to know the truth and importance to life...listen to TOM.

4.0
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ENG120
May 13, 2008

FRESHMAN ENG COURSE WITH HIM WAS SOMETHING. HE'S INTERESTED MORE IN POLITICS AND ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT A TYPICAL ENG CLASS, YOU WRITE ESSAYS. FAIR GRADER AND WHEN I HAD HIM, HE LET US HAND IN OUR FINAL PAPER AS OUR FINAL EXAM AND WE LEFT THE CLASS. GOT AN A-.

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ENG120
Jun 28, 2008

The best English professor I ever had

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ENG120
Dec 2, 2008

Attendance isn't mandatory. Sends around a sign in sheet every so often. Has an extraordinary mind. Encourages students to think "outside the box". Like said in other posts, not your typical English class. Talks a lot about conspiracy theories within events throughout US and World History. VERY SMART GUY! You will learn a lot! NOT A HARD CLASS!

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ENG120
Dec 23, 2008

At the beginning of the semester, I completely hated his teaching style, and his ideals. It's not that I disagreed with the theories, I just wished he would've stuck to the damn subject he was supposed to teach. I later came to like him a great deal as a person, though. He's a great guy, and always willing to answer your questions.

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ENG120
Feb 11, 2009

Amazing Individual great teacher if you hate english coming into this class you will def end up enjoying it trust me i hated english still do except for while i am in his class great teacher overall

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ENG120D
May 14, 2009

He is a great professor. The content of the class is very interesting and he keeps you searching for more knowledge. On writing assignments he lets you rewrite them multiple times. He only gave us like 5 papers to do and an in class midterm and final.

5.0
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ENG120
Nov 5, 2009

Amazing teacher

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ENG120
Dec 20, 2009

Clearly, his big passion is conspiracy theories. If you're interested in hearing and researching the reasons IN FAVOR of them, take him. Be forewarned, from my experience he assigns and teaches solely one-sided material on the theories. Hence, it takes significant extra work to disagree.

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ENG120D
May 10, 2010

I liked the class. My classmates and I have actually become very good friends and still talk about it. Yes, its true all he talks about is conspiracy theories and 9/11 but it's interesting and hes a funny guy. He says he's a hard grader but I came out with an A- without doing 1 paper. He's a great guy, can't wait to buy his book!

5.0
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ENG120D
May 18, 2011

This guy is the man. Sweet heart of a person. Not very many papers at all, lets you do a revision for all of them, if you don't walk out with an A, you just probably didn't hand in any work. Too easy of a class, he's a HUGE conspiracy theorist, BUT he has facts to back him up, so in the end you wind up believing that we are being lied to.

5.0
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ENG120
Jun 9, 2011

L.O.V.E... I actually looked forward to going to his class! He really opens up your eyes to things in life, and definitely is one brilliant man! Take this class, you will not regret it! As long as you do all the papers, you should get an A!

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ENG321
Sep 13, 2011

He definitely gave me a new outlook on alot of things in life. He is passionate about what he speaks about. Their are a lot of discussions and it involves crtitcal thinking. As long as you attend and do your reports you are sure to get an A.

3.0
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ENG150D
Mar 2, 2012

No test. No text books, just essays which are short and he takes drafts. easier grader of my life. HOWEVER, this man is out of his mind and i never hated a class so much in my life. Thus me being absent 10 times and passing with a b+

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ENG120
Mar 27, 2012

AMAZING professor,he cares more about of your feelings and the contents for your paper than giving you a bad grade because you didn't type something correctly.And in the case you need help with grammar, he will personally sit down with you and helpwith every note he gave, and give you a chance or two to revise it. he loves when you participate too.

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ENG120
Mar 29, 2012

I have learned so much about how humans think in this class. The class is so interesting and I would highly suggest taking it. Just a heads up, we talk a lot about September 11th, human sacrifice, and the whole theme is on Mimetic Desire. I personally found it super interesting and would take the class again

5.0
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ENG391
May 16, 2012

One of the best classes I've ever taken. Has a neat and interesting selection of poetry each week, he gets the class involved and interested in one another's works. His class shaped me as a writer, student, and general human being. Definitely take a class with him.

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ENG201
Nov 28, 2012

Class is very interesting and topics discussed are engaging. Papers are rather easy as only three are assigned. He's funny, easygoing and understanding.

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ENG102
Nov 29, 2012

One of the best professors that I have ever had at Pace. Not only are his topics interesting, they are very relevant to the current times. There were 3 papers and he gave chances to turn in drafts so that you can get a better grade. He is very helpful and dedicated to make his students better writer and overall a better person. TAKE THIS CLASS.

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ENG201
May 21, 2013

Great professor. Covers topics that matter and sparks great class discussion. He is very understanding. Gave two papers and a midterm and final. Would definitely recommend. Class is much more important that just learning writing skills. Again great professor.

5.0
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ENG120
Dec 3, 2013

Best professor I've ever had. He opened my mind so much. I'd love to take another class with him. The class itself is really easy and he assigns only three papers the entire course. Excellent professor. He's wonderful and insightful.

5.0
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ENG223
Grade: A+
May 2, 2014

Tom is truly beautiful in mind, body, and spirit. He is a wonderful professor who is not afraid to challenge his students to be better. Taking creative writing with him was a great decision, and I will truly miss him and his class <3

5.0
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ENG120
Grade: A-
May 28, 2014

This has been the most thought provoking class I have ever taken. Breidenbach makes you question your ideals and constantly reminds us of what is important in life... being lovely human beings. This class essentially made me do some soul searching and discover that society is misguided and as a community we should do our own research.

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ENG120D
Nov 3, 2014

Literally the best professor I've ever had. Pure genius. I am in love with his brain, it's a blessing to have his class. This is not the typical English class but instead a class where I learn how to live and make meaning of life. Please take him. He really is something.

5.0
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ENG120
Grade: B+
Sep 12, 2015

Extremely interested in reading what he's written when his book is finished!

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ENG223
Dec 28, 2015

Breidenbach is really a great guy and professor. Sometimes he rips your work to shreds pointing out things that he didn't like or that should be changed, but he really does mean well. When he goes off topic, it's either a funny story or a really dark story that makes you worried about him. All in all, a great experience.

5.0
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ENG120D
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher! His class was extremely interesting, really made you think about the world in completely different ways. He's super funny and sometimes he talks about really dark things and sort of has an evil laugh but he was definitely a favorite of mine. I still think about his class today.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
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ENG120
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor take his class, it is life changing. I never rated a professor before and I am rating him because if you take his class you will not regret it. You will learn a lot of important things, whether or not you agree with his views. He is very eye opening and you will leave his class shook, and question everything you thought you knew.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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ENG120D
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach was incredible. He voices his opinions so clearly, and he makes you think about things that I believe other teachers would be scared to do so. He speaks of raw material, such as the Human Condition. He makes us question life. Honestly the kindest, most genuine professor. I had as a freshman. I admire and respect him so much!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG223
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach was one of the best Professors I had at Pace. He gives great feedback and tries to help as much as he can.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENG223
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Honestly, he's my favorite professor I've had so far. He makes the classroom a safe space to share your work without feeling judged, and when he's critiquing your piece it never feels meanyou can tell he really wants you to be the best writer you can be. He's an incredibly interesting person and I'd recommend him to anyone.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
ENG201
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2020
Would take again

Such a great professor, would really recommend. We discussed interesting yet controversial topics like 9/11 and religion. Opens your mind to different ideas. Very understanding and got B's on papers, and still ended with an A-. We only did a few papers, but we did readings for each class that are posted on blackboard.

Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
ENG223
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

The best English professor you can take at Pace. Allows you to write about whatever topic you want. You write a piece every week with no page requirement. He's very understanding if you have anything going on especially due to the pandemic.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG120
Grade: A
May 9, 2021
Would take again

I had this prof for my critical writing course and I promise you his lectures are never boring! The topics we had gone over were interesting and makes you think deeper about the world around you. He recognizes students' hard work and gives you options to write whatever topics you wish to write about.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG223
Grade: A+
Jun 19, 2022
Would take again

I loved this creative writing course! I was intimidated at first when I learned we had to read all of the work we brought in but he made the environment so comfortable that I got used to it! There are no grades in the class which eliminates the stress! I loved every second of this course and if I could take it again, I 100% WOULD!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG308
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors at Pace. His Creative Writing: Poetry class is also one of the best courses at Pace. As long as you truly put in the effort, he will be incredibly understanding. It's also truly a lot of fun... Take him.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG201
Grade: A
Sep 16, 2022
Would take again

Nobody more real and genuine than this guy. Smartest man at Pace. He will get you thinking. This class opened my eyes to the real world and above all the truth.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2023
Would take again

There were three papers total for this class, and he was very lenient with due dates and grading. He gives due dates, but usually allows for you to turn it in the class after if you need more time. He also allows you to rewrite or edit your papers for a better grade. Overall, very understanding and passionate about his teaching. Highly recommend!

Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2023
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach was very lenient with due dates and grading. He gives due dates, but usually allows for you to turn it in the class after if you need more time. If you need an extension, just ask. He also allows you to rewrite or edit your papers for a better grade. Overall, very understanding and passionate about his teaching.

Get ready to read
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ENG223
Oct 29, 2023
Would take again

As long as you write the stories you will get an A in the class. Very enjoyable class and professor. You can basically write about whatever you want but he gives prompts for inspiration. Chill, laid back class. Great to hear other students' work and his feedback is very helpful

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

All around an amazing professor. He will have you interested and engaged the entire class. Gives extensions often. Homework can be a little heavy at times but he is very lenient if you need more time.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2024

He gives a good feedback and very philosophical. The fact that he makes political comments is ridiculous

Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
ENG120
Grade: A
May 9, 2024

He was super nice and accodomating but demands a lot of his students. Lots of essays but provides helpful revisions. All he does is lecture which is so boring and he has a no tech policy so you're forced to listen to him talk. But i got an A so I cant really complain.

Tough grader
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2024
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach is an engaging lecturer who keeps the class interesting. He's lenient on due dates and allows rewrites, which really helps. I found unstuck AI and ChatGPT useful for study prep. Overall, a solid class.

5.0
1.0
ENG223
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach's class was very fun, the assignments, I enjoyed doing, writing various poems and short stories. There is no exam or final project to stress over. Hes a very nice guy and even though his syllabus claims attendance being part of your grade it's not overly enforced. Very friendly, and a good writer in his own right. An Easy A

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENG120
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Breidenbach is wise, caring, and intelligent. He has a lot of wisdom and is someone you could speak with for hours. His writing is brilliant! His feedback on work is very helpful, and he will never make you feel bad about your writing.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
1.0
ENG223
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Really great guy. Gives good feedback and is not judgmental whatsoever. Just gives out a lot of papers but you can do them at your own pace which I like. Also very kind and caring.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
1.0
ENG223
May 11, 2025
Would take again

Such a good and engaging professor!! Gives plenty of time for you to complete assignments and doesn't make you adhere to a strict criteria in your writing. He gives great feedback. Do be prepared to read your work aloud, though!

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Respected
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