Peter Koper - Central Michigan University

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Peter Koper - Central Michigan University

Professor: Peter Koper

Department: English

College: Central Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ANCIENTLIT
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class was a joke. Pete just talks about how interesting he is and thinks without ancient lit. you are nothing of a person. Sure I liked the reading, that is why I took the class. Not to hear his manifestos about "if you want a fascinating convo meet me and my friends for a drink on thursday nights". Its his interpretation of material only.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

15 yrs later, I still remember both professor and material...that tells you something. I sweated blood to get an A, but no one can say I didn't earn it. I learned a ton(he has a gift for making ancient literature fascinating), but also, earning an A in such a tough class boosted my confidence immeasurably. I thank Dr. Koper for that opportunity.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I graduated from CMU in 1994. Math/Eng. I had Dr. Koper for Classical/Greek Lit. I can honestly say that it was the toughest class I took at CMU. At the time, I had alot of contempt for this prof. He worked me/us hard. I had to study many hours. All I can say now, almost 20 years later, is THANKS. Dr. Koper was/is one of the best at CMU.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This professor is AMAZING. Not for slakers, bums or stupid people. Sean Connery of professors. Very helpful,if you ASK. Fantastically knowledgeable, funny, patient, and challenging. Sure, you *must* study for the tests and he's tough on your papers. He will make you a better writer and thinker. And that's what college is about!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

What can I say other than he's hard, but it's because he cares about YOU and wants you to be better at what you do. I really think he was one of the best teachers I've ever had in my life.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG101H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Best and most helpful prof. I've ever had. If you actually want to learn, then take him. This is not an easy A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Capricious grading habits, if he does not like you then you will not do well in the class. Avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you want to fail and retake Eng 101 then sign up with this professor. The highest grade in our class was a B-, and that student went to the teacher almost every single day for at least an hour reviewing and studying and such and she only recieved a B-.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG101H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He expected you to know exactly what he wanted without his guidance. Then when asked he gives contradicting advice every time. He criticized students in class and had no grading rubric, so the grades received in this class were purely subjective and if he does not like you there is no chance to get an A or even a B.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Koper's a very hard prof, but is truly intelligent and knows his stuff. Show up to class, do the reading, and proofread the papers, and you'll do fine. People say never gives A's, but I got a B+ for a moderate level of work. He's very helpful, and if you go to school to learn and not for the sake of the grades, he'll be one of your favorite profs.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

At first he seems like a very inspiring man, however, that will quickly dissipate. He wants perfection and if you stray from his interpretation, you will be marked down further. He's a stickler for detail. Expect lengthy and mostly irrelevant answers full of analogies, pointless tangents, and a pompous attitude, "check." Do the reading, "10-4."

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG101H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

writing improved, but extremely frustrating!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This man is completely unreasonable. His expectations are far to high. The course load is ludicrous, and he expects perfection. This is a pass or fail class. I do feel like I learned something, however I would like my grade to reflect that. He also goes on pointless tangents...

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had. Very tough but I actually learned something. Dont go in expecting an A but if you want to improve your writing and reading comprehension Koper is the man. He is very funny and always accessible to his students, phone, email, etc. I highly recommend Koper for any class you can take with him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG101H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Koper is one of the most difficult teachers ever. He will break your writing down and cover your papers in lines. If you want an A, don't take this class. However, he is a good person and it's hard to hate him despite the fact that he is a TOUGH grader. I guarantee you will not get anything higher than a C in his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Koper is the most challenging teacher i've had in my 4 years at CMU.He makes sure you know the material and reviews often.He expects that you work hard and your grade reflects the amount of effort you put in.He was always willing to help and never assumes that a student just KNOWS the material. Hes a great prof and looks like Robin Williams in Hook

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was awful. I went into him 2 to 3 times a week and he would help and I would do what he said on the next paper, and then he would flip- flop and say that I wasn't doing it right and come up with a different way of writing. I did however understand more grammer then I had ever learned in high school. Avoid taking him even though he is nice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

peter koper is a terrible teacher. He does not help you and speeds along to fast in class....I hate COD fish

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGENG
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm 33,been teaching for 10 yrs.Koeper is mainly responisbile for my success.Up until his class,I just slid by with papers,all that changed when I took Koeper's class.I'm glad I did. He made me a better writer,a better student and a better teacher. I'll never forget what he said,"It's hard because it's supposed to be,otherwise everyone would do it"

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ego is very big. He thinks that every high school didn't teach anything and that it was a waste of time because his way is the only way and thats that. Somewhat helpful, yet doesnt tell you your grade till after the final. Bad teacher, don't take unless you like being looked at as a 3rd grader.

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