Reviews of professor John Pasqua

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
First half of the semester just taught lists of words and then tested us on them. The second half was all old school pop culture and celebrity references that most of us didn't know. So you could fail just by not knowing the references, even if you know the signs. Only taught to the front right corner of the room. Ignored the rest of us.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Do not take this class if you actually want to learn sign language. Class is entirely spoken even though the professor is deaf and the syllabus says it is a signing-only class. Syllabus was not followed, nothing about deaf history or culture was taught. Classroom was noisy and chaotic.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Easy grader, but make sure you go to class (if you are taking ASL in person); it's difficult to catch up if you miss a class or two, since the classes were only once a week.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
disorganized, no clear expectations. syllabus given, though he did not follow. For example, his grading was broken down in the syllabus, though he verbally changed the percentages, making his grading expectations unclear. He also sometimes made me feel uncomfortable with his demeanor which I don't feel is appropriate to discuss on this platform

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
He gives extra credit, lets you take a break in the middle of class, good conversationalist, he's funny, fun group assignments, and the quizzes and final were pretty easy. overall, he's a good professor that makes you WANT to learn and as long as you participate and pay attention, you'll do great.