Wednesday, December 2, 2009

English 111 with Paul Gasparo, A Reflection

As I near the end of the semester, like the end of the year, it is time to reflect on what I did and how I did it. When I first stepped foot into the classroom I didn't know if Paul was a fellow student or my professor. He has that way about him, he is easy to relate with. Paul really made sure that everyone in the class was familiar with the library and it's numerous resources. My favorite part of the class was the two days we spent watching the making of the Born To Run album by Bruce Springstein. It was a great way for Paul to show the class how hard it can be to write, and how even a great writer like the "Boss" still can struggle. Would I recommend this class to another student, absolutely yes. Paul is a very patient person with a lot of knowledge to pass on. I have found my writing has come a long way since I have taken English 111, Paul Gasparo style. Our class wasn't always the easiest to control but Paul always seemed to gain control without raising his voice or treating us like babies. I know this post is a little short but it is the best I can do. Thanks for everything! You should teach other levels of English, I would love to take those classes with you.

Brian Jacobs