Timothy Donahue is an excellent, engaging and accommodating professor. Although many in my class were not the the most vociferous of contributors in terms of the in-class discussions, Mr. Donahue was always willing to rephrase questions in a more accessible way. His grading is fair, and he gives you ample opportunity to do your best work. He is often flexible with deadlines, and is sensitive to the other numerous demands on your time as a student. Additionally, he provides COPIOUS feedback on your drafts (Usually a full page, typed in letter format) which is extremely helpful in addressing your weak spots as a writer and helping you to do your best work. The readings he selects are mostly interesting and engaging, although some require an exorbitant amount of analysis to prove useful in the greater context of the progression.
Ultimately though, what makes Mr. Donahue a great teacher is his enthusiasm and passion for language. Although our class was an early one, Mr. Donahue was always totally committed to engaging us with the topics at hand and the assignments we were asked to complete.