This class was super wacky (Russ 128). I expected a deep-voiced red-october slow-talking sort of man and instead found a quiet voiced, high pitched prof. He knew many of the great writers personally and has a deep knowledge of the subject area, but is likely past his prime. He talks VERY slowly and can't hear very well. However, he DOES notice when students don't show up or aren't paying attention - he just doesn't say anything. Because of some absences, he ended up throwing the midterm at us early. I can't say I gave this class much effort. I missed at least four classes and turned in my papers below the page requirements. My '15 page' final paper was only 8 pages, but I still got an A in the class. Super tedious class, but if you can survive the lectures and do the requirements he seems to give you a nod in the gradebook.