Ivo Soljan - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Ivo Soljan
Department: English
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG112
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Never set up a blackboard, never got a syllabus, never had a Zoom meeting, claimed everything he created was somehow deleted by BB?? Would only teach by email. Then we get an email after 2 months from the English department that he is being replaced for the course, and he sends an email about his retirement, don't know if that's true. ??? sus
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He rambles, but is very knowledgeable on many, many topics. Paper topics can be confusing, but you can write anything and you'll get an A. Lectures are usually boring. I don't think anyone reads the book, you don't really need it. If you're looking for an easy class with a nice prof, this is it. Don't take this if you're interested in world myth.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG215
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The class is very easy, show up & get an A. There are 3 papers throughout the semester and he gives A's on all of them. He can get off track, but he has experienced many things and can add humor to anything. He is always very happy and truly cares about his students. If you want an easy class and you don't care about actually learning, take him.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Super nice guy. That being said, it is SO boring. I learned basically nothing about mythology and dreaded going to class because it was so hard to sit through. Easy A, only 3 papers and no homework. Attendance isn't mandatory. Take if you want an easy way out, do NOT take if you want an engaging class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204MYTH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I went an entire semester in Ivo's World Mythology course, and never learned a single thing about mythology. He stands in front of the class and talks about whatever pops into his head. Nice and charismatic guy, but it became hard to make myself show up, as I knew it would be just another day of random tangents.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204MYTH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesn't use Blackboard at all, rarely uses his emails (it's a struggle to get in contact at all), and his syllabus has next to no information that is needed, ESPECIALLY the Final Exam (a paper) and when it's due. He calls people out just on the way they dress, doesn't really give a crap about his class, and doesn't like showing up on time ever.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
if you've ever watched My Big Fat Greek Wedding, he is the father from that movie. Most classes he tells you the root of words. Not mandatory but he takes attendance and will eventually ask you to start coming. Graded on 3 papers that every one gets an A on. Doesn't set up blackboard and comes 15 minutes late to every class. The funniest emailer.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG384
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's crazy but amusing. Don't bother doing the reading because you never talk about it and he tells you what evidence to use in your papers. I took him as a 6-9 and just worked on other class stuff on my laptop the whole time while he rambled incoherently. Also, it takes months to get your papers back.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you are looking for an easy A, this class is it. There were 3 papers we had to write, he says at the beginning that there are 5 but he pushes dates back and you only get through the first 3. If you meet the requirements on them and try just a little bit you will pass with most likely an A.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG212
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Just a warning, he doesn't use blackboard at all. Doesn't even bother to set it up. Definitely takes attendance, but is never on time for class. His lectures are very hard to follow as he goes on tangents quite often, so my advice if you take him is to keep all papers he passes out and just use sparknotes and you'll be fine!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I loved Dr. Soljan as a person, but I hated being in his class. I dreaded going to class because it was so unstructured and hard to follow what was going on. The only grades were 3 papers that everyone seemed to get an A on, which was nice, but I do not feel like I have learned anything about mythology overall. Class was not worth my time or money.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG215
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a really interesting professor. Classes are spent reading the pieces so you really don't have to read out of class and there is no participation necessary. He doesn't use BB which is annoying cause you don't know how you're doing. He is a really nice guy though and you only write 3 papers. That's your grade right there.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ivo was wonderful! You can tell he truly loves what he does and has a passion for teaching. His lectures are tangents but they literally always connect, and if you pay attention you could learn a great deal about life. He is so understanding, just go talk with him about it! I bought the text book an never used it, just use google Graded by 2 papers
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG215
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good news: He's an easy grader, and you can miss class without it being a big deal. Bad news: He never uses Blackboard, you aren't given a syllabus, and there is absolutely no class discussion (it's all lecture). My advice: Put some effort into the three papers, and it's an easy A.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was by no means difficult. He gives three absences until grade deductions occur, but you can write a formal letter to have them adjusted baring a good reason. The lectures do drone on, but show up and act like you care and it'll benefit you. He let me turn in my paper two weeks late because I explained my situation and showed him respect
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204MYTH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Currently in this class and regret taking it. If you miss a day you have to write an "apology letter;" he gets really butt hurt. Doesn't use blackboard. When he "teaches" its just him going off on a tangent about a random subject not related to mythology. I am usually good in class but not this one. Do yourself a favor and take someone else.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204MYTH
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Soljan is a wonderful professor. Give great feedback on papers, doesn't give tons of homework and he genuinely cares about his students and their well being. You can tell that he has a passion for teaching and the subjects. His lectures as long, but very interesting and he's hilarious! I highly recommend him!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Goes off on tangents. Hard to connect lecture to papers he requires. Spark notes are more helpful for writing the papers. If you've had humanities 101 there isn't anything new here.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG204
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall Ivo is a great guy, but I didn't learn anything in the class. Easy A, but he goes off in his own little world half the time so I spent my time in the class drawing. He assigns papers that may seem daunting, but just spark note the readings and you'll get the info and A's on your papers.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG203
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Soljan is kinda boring. He takes a long time to discuss one piece of literature and wanders from the topic a lot. For an SWS class, it was low on writing; there are only 3 papers and the last one counts as the final. He is understanding but very opinionated. Show up to class and you will pass.
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