Ted Harakas - Baldwin Wallace University

Professor: Ted Harakas
Department: English
College: Baldwin Wallace University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG125
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had the pleasure of experiencing Ted as a teacher before he retires. I'm not an English major, but I really enjoyed his intro to lit class. He offered good advice at the end of essays, and was a fairly lenient grader. I'll miss his class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG128
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Basically, Ted Harakas rules. He spews out some of the funniest stuff you'll hear a professor say. He's a great guy, mostly easy grader, as long as you're able to articulate your thoughts in class--otherwise, he'll call you out for incoherency and mumbling. Don't ever be late!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG123
  • 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:
I have been honoured to take 2 classes under Dr. Harakas and my only regret is that my major is not English. I will have the pleasure of taking my third class under Dr. Harakas this fall. His humour and his ease makes all of the reading WELL worth it! Awesome professor!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG356
  • 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:
Dr. Harakas will always be fondly remembered by me. He is an excellent teacher. Lectures were always interesting, tests were relevant, and you knew you deserved the grade you got - and when it was a good grade you were very proud to have earned it. Anyone who takes one of his classes is lucky to have him. I had him for 3 courses - and I loved them.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126F
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Harakas is hilariously odd. He's always entertaining and can liven up any dull short story with his commentary. Classroom participation is expected and he'll rag on you if you're late. The quizzes were RIDICULOUSLY easy as long as you read the stories. Assigned papers were also pretty simple. I definitely recommend taking a class with him!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126F
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fun, unorthodox teacher. We sat in a circle every day to discuss the stories (in which you are expected to participate). Prof. Harakas is funny and irresistibly cooky. In-class final essay wasn't fun but other two essays weren't bad and quizzes were a breeze. I definitely love this guy and recommend him--just don't be late for class!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love Prof. Harakas! He's a great professor and a great guy. His class is always interesting and he gives a lot of good pointers on writing essays. He's a crazy old man and talks to himself a lot, but you have to love him for it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG316
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Major Modern Poets with Harakas-- the way he teaches makes you feel really good about the poetry. He adds a lot of sensory details. There's only one paper for the class, and it's based off of several in class essays that you write in class. If you pay attention and attend classes, you'll do fine, and you'll enjoy it too!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Oh Ted..he is a great English teacher and a very inteligent man. I do not have any complaints about him because I had a good time in class. The only thing I ever saw as an issue was his tendancy to overly state his personal opinion on things and usually they were highly political. Did not matter to me but a few others in class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG127F
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Poetry isn't my thing at all, but Harakas definitely has personality. Your class won't be dull. He did encourage us to really look into things a bit more, and to think creatively. Entirely discussion based classes. He's just plain out there, but in a good sort of way.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG127
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is hilarious!! Everyone should experience a class with him at least once. Even if you don't like the topic, it is just funny to listen to him talk to himself. He is such a cooky old man--you can't help but love him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: EUROPEFIC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very demanding reading list. class discussions are usually very interesting. in class essays, so if you cant do it dont take him. great guy that helped me a lot with my writing.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy was great. Doesn't take any garbage, bull, or excuses.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: FICTIONPOETRY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He definetly knows what hes doing, but the class can be tough. Be careful on your papers!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: INTRFICTN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The cream of the crop.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Good professor.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great guy! I still remember what I learned from him back in the 80's and use it with my own high school students.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Harakas knows his stuff! He's great, as long as you do what he asks you to do and show up to class!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very laid back guy, but you better have well written papers.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG126
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good class, a bit tough though!
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