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“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 ratingClass Info
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good teacher
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He is a very good professor and he is very intelligent. He really knows a lot ab
AWESOME!!! TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU CAN GET IN!!!
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Very precise in what he expects of a student. Take him he's extremely helpful
He is very helpful, take him if you can
Very Good. He knows the true meaning of teaching. In search of the truth indeed,
He is one of the most intelligent teachers I'v ever had. Also, he is so funny !
A little crazy, but smart and Jcrew model-like.
Very intense smart guy....oh and yummy too
Intelligent -easy to listen to. TAke if u Can!
VERY NICE AND HELPFUL..DEPT OF ENGLISH SHOULD HIRE HIM FULL TIME..WE NEED HIM.
best lit prof at Pace
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we'd make a great couple, both cynical,intelligent,etc.
NAH! ME and him would make a great couple
A lot of essay ... Easy Midterm ... If you want a B+ ... Take him!
Great smart guy, never thought i would learn that much in a english class.
Lectures are interesting and insane, this class was interesting, indeed
Go see A BEAUTIFUL MIND before you have him. I think he is better than the movie
A stimulating prof, fascinating lectures, the best prof
very hot, very nice, talks alot- but you want to listen, very interesting
very good prof, easy tests, dont mind late work, won't fall asleep in his class.
Enthusiastic, Easy, Not many papers, Allows you to re-write paper
BBACK IS MY MAN... THIS IS BEK OF PACE... I DESERVED AN A, BUT HE IS THE BEST!!!
The best English professor I have ever had. He will make you think
he's kinda wacked, but he's nice and cool. talks too much though.. highly recom.
sexy!!!! smart!!! interesting!!! take him! you wont regret it!!!
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one word: amazing
with him
Not the easiest professor, but very interesting, funny and makes the class fun.
Incredibly enlightened, learn alot, teaches u how to save the world
Very good prof., helps a lot in writing papers. He keeps it real always
He is the best English prof. I've ever had. He is a very enlightened man .
allows redos, even on midterm! u're stupid if u don't get an A
can go off topic at times, but discussions are very interesting
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Great and amazing professor. He will teach you a lot about english and about world.
talks about world evens and then makes u write papers about it. easy and allows redos. Comedian
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best prof.knows 2 teach, can redo every paper,doesnt care when handed in,good conversations great guy!!
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!!!!!!
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!
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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 :)
allow rewrite and regrade, talk too much about things such as saving the planet the future is in ur hand. pretty cool guy
nice guy but very hard on grades,and expects alot even though he is very lay back. Would not take again
Easy and handsome,he lets you rewrite your papers and talks about important stuff we choose to ignore.
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 !!!
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
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
Rants and rants. His opinion has to be reflected on essays.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Rants like a maniac. Must be having a breakdown or something. VERY BAD TEACHER.
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.
I love this guy! Take him!
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.
You will find the true meaning of life after taking his class.
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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...
He sucks!!!!
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
not bad
He may be a good Eng prof. Good luck for those who are taking him for lit!!!
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.
He's a great guy, take him. Definetly not your usual boring Lit class.
GREAT TEACHER
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!
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
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 : )
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.
Very subjective, even admits it!
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.
Did I mention it's worth going to class just to look at him? Because it is. :)
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
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!!!!!!!!
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.
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. =)
He's a P.I.L.F. (professor i'd like to...) i loved him and his class. he is hilarious.
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.
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
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.
The Best Professor ever!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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
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.
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!
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..
hes handsome
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.
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.
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.
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-.
The best English professor I ever had
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!
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.
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
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.
Amazing teacher
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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+
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.
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
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.
Class is very interesting and topics discussed are engaging. Papers are rather easy as only three are assigned. He's funny, easygoing and understanding.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Extremely interested in reading what he's written when his book is finished!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
He gives a good feedback and very philosophical. The fact that he makes political comments is ridiculous
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
65%
Grade Predictor
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Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
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UNV101
5.0
(2)ENGLIT
5.0
(1)ENG
5.0
(1)ENG211
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(1)LIT212
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ENGLIENG2
4.0
LIT211D
3.4
LIT212R
3.0
LIT211
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LIT212
2.7