Demanding teacher. Explains concepts clearly and wants every student to succeed in his class and life. Don't take this class if you are lazy and don't want to learn. Awesome teacher

The class is hard but well worth it. I couldn't write well until this class. He is very inspiring and makes almost every piece of literature interesting. Very knowledgeable. Takes a lot of work but the outcome is probably more than any other prof could get out of you. Teaches you how to write very well.

THIS IS A DIFFICULT CLASS WITH ALOT OF READING ASSIGNMENTS, BUT THE PROFESSOR GOES OVER THE MATERIAL IN DEPTH AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE GREEK AND ROMAN AUTHORS. I TENDED TO DISAGREE WITH ALOT OF HIS RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINTS, AND HE WAS OPEN TO THAT CRITICISM, AS A GOOD PROFESSOR SHOULD BE. HE IS FAIR AND UPFRONT ABOUT WHAT HE EXPECTS, AND WHIL

this is a very hard class. i forces you to write about personal experiences. if you are average in english take another teacher. If you value your millenium scholarship and are looking for an easier class do not take his class. though he did improve my writng skills by the end of the year

Hard teacher. But worth taking if you go to college to learn. If you think college is just a continuation of high school this is not the class to take. This class is only for those who value an education.

I enjoy going to Dr. Carabas class. He always has interesting things to say in his lectures and I have improved my writing skills a lot.. On the downside if you are looking for an easy English credit.. DO NOT take him. He is a teacher for students willing to work hard for their education!!!!

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Professor Carabas is a teacher who lives what he teaches. He believes in giving his students a really difficult time because deep down inside, he feels that's how students learn the best. His teaching style makes sense once you've finished reading Socrates.

I found him to be fair and a good instructor. He gives great and interesting lectures, and some nice historical background for the text. He is critical on the papers, but if you are decent writer, and truly address the subject, you should do well. He's tough, but if you are smart, want to learn, and are not afraid of a little work, you'll get an A

I took him for 101 and 102. I can see why people straight out of high school would have problems with him because he actually expects you to do the reading and bust your butt to improve your writing skills. Take him if you want to be a better writer. You're in college now, kiddos! Suck it up and do the work. You get the grade that you earn.

If you want an easy A, and don't want to do work don't take this class. But if you want to learn something and work for a grade. Take him

This teacher was very helpful but the cirriculum and expectations were difficult.

I had no problem with him. My first essay got a disappointing D, but it got much better from there. I can honestly say that I have learned more from this teacher than any other this sem. I really believe the skills I have learned will be used throughout my entire college career (and beyond). Thanks Dr. Carabas. If you want to learn, take him!

My first impression was that he would be very hard and i wanted to drop. I got a D on my first paper but ended with an overall B. He is fair, and gives you real writing skills. Not as hard as it first seems. Only assignments 6-7 two page essays. VERY NICE GUY. IF YOUR LATE TO CLASS JUST DONT GO!

DONT TAKE HIM !!! omg, he is a pain. he is a good person, but he wants too much he thinks we are graduates and i just didnt make it. he is good for the intelligent writers that write like shakespeare

A tough class, no doubt. However, I have learned more in this man's class than any other college prof. I have taken. Highly recommend for COMP 101. It will challenge you, maybe even lower your GPA... but you will have improved writing skills upon completing the course.

Carabas is very interested and passionate about what he teaches and you can learn alot about the subject from him. His class is not that hard, just do the work and he is pretty lenient. If you actually do all the reading the class should be easy.

Dr. Carabas is amazing. He is helpful, always in his office, and his class sets you up for life. I'm a senior at UNLV and I have had many professors tell me how great my papers are. I get extra credit and have even been asked to do presentations on them.

Dr. Carabas is a very educated professor. Students who say he is bad are lazy and have no zest for learning. I have never learned so much about life and english from a teacher before. Especially because I hated english before his class. He is a tough grader, but a good one, come on people, challenge yourself for once, and you will learn a lot.

Professor Carabas is a great professor. My writing has improved so much because of him. He also doesn't grade on average, but instead improvement. This definitely helps if you received F's and D's but A's later on. I definitely recommend him!

Dr. Carabas is a great professor who cares about students learning. He will tell you up front that if you are expecting an easy A, take another professor. I probably will not get a A in the class, but have learned so much. Isn't that what college is about--learning.

Took Dr. Carabas for both 101&102. It was NOT easy, as is to be expected: the best things never are. If it weren't for this man, I'd be a horrible writer and would never have enjoyed the success I enjoy today. This class is ONLY for those students who are willing to WORK HARD to improve their writing skills. NOT an easy A.

I loved having Dr. Carabas for a prof. I was a bit worried going into the class from some of the comments on here but put in a basic amount of work and you will do well. He is not an easy grader by any means but he really improves your writing and understanding of english.

Definitely what I'd expect of a University level course. I pulled an A+ by studying super hard and putting extra time in at the writing center to ace the paper. Overall, he was very difficult but taught the material well and answered all our questions. I recommend him.

To be honest, I was not excited about studying ancient texts, but professor Carabas is an engaging lecturer, which made this class an awesome experience. The class is not difficult: all you need for the tests is a basic understanding of the texts that are explained in class.Also,we all were treated with respect, so some of the posts took me aback.

I failed his class. It was my fault. I quit. But not w out improving my writing. He's really helpful and actually takes the time to thoroughly correct your paper. Some students can't handle that and take getting back bleeding paper personally - their ego can't take it... so if you're one of those... either suck it up or don't bother.

Very Knowledgeable Professor Lots of reading

This is definitely a university level class. If you like to be challenged take it. At first he can seem kind of rude, but as the class went on, he is very likable. He grades hard and if you dont keep up, dont plan on passing. I got way behind had to drop this class bc its A LOT of in depth analyzing and you can't skim through the literature.

great professor

Dr. Carabas is definitely a difficult professor. He will tear your papers apart, but his intention is to make them better and make you a better writer. He is definitely an Honors level professor. I took him for 101 and 102 and was one of the few students to receive A's in both classes. Take him if you want a better understanding in writing.

Dr. Carabas is a very nice teacher. His class is easy as long as you read the text (also easy). The only homework assigned is reading from the book. If you go into class the day of discussion and you haven't read it, he will make you write an essay on the essay if he finds out. You get a few essays and he is a tough grader but also a good teacher.