Manuela Mourao - Old Dominion University

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Manuela Mourao - Old Dominion University

Professor: Manuela Mourao

Department: Literature

College: Old Dominion University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG333
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She was very nice, however you only have 2 or 3 grades for the class which made it stressful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL112L
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class, I was a freshman here at ODU so this class was one of my first ever college classes! Prof. is very caring about her students and very kind! You can tell she is very passionate about what she does and it makes class fun. If you do not like to read, do not take her. You will do a lot of reading, but the readings are interesting!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL112
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class to complete a gen ed requirement this semester. She grades too hard, and I didn't get any of the grades I deserved. I put in so much work and didn't get the outcome I wanted. The lectures are boring and I would never even think about taking this class again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGLIT
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Nothing

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL433
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

For a night class in the dead of winter, this professor was even colder. rarely smiled & a little insulting in her feedback. Worst part of my entire master's program experience. I determined that if I ever decided to teach, I would be the opposite of this professor - encouraging, engaging and someone who gets you excited about the material

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG363
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pretentious and cold. The material for her classes is the same for every course she teaches, which is bad enough, but her husband teaches the exact same material as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I never met a teacher so unwilling to listen. On a number of occasions she specifically objected to an older learner for having a viewpoint, especially a viewpoint against her own. Complained about her workload and graded off by personality instead of actual knowledge. She seriously needs to stop thinking she's unprejudiced.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL791
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was the worst class I've taken at ODU. She loves the material but if you don't you will struggle with it. She is a harsh grader and gives very little clarification on why you received the grade you did. There are not many graded assignments in the course and so the Final paper ends up being 50% of the grade!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG333
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The world of cultural and literary theory cannot be squeezed into one semester. Before taking this class, I wish I had read the text book like 5 times. There are so many abstract concepts. Professor Mourao was okay, but I think her expectations were a little high.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG642
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

superb professor! Her teaching style compliments all texts studied in class, as historical background figures largely into time period consideration and novel publication. She is kind, brilliant, and, above all, really wants her students to understand the material and succeed. One of the best profs I've ever had the pleasure of encountering!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL302
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:

Good teacher, good person. Very funny. NEED TEXTBOOK, buy on Amazon. If you do the readings, you should be fine. There is a quiz every day before class. The class was pretty hard, not much work, a lot of listening. She is a nice person and a good teacher though, but I might not take her again. Disliked the class but I like her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL302
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Mourao loves British literature which is cool, but it means she only lectures. She is very kind and understanding, but not necessarily helpful. Quiz every class and the tests are meant to test your understanding of a few of the dozens of concepts she brings up in class. The point is, this class is great but difficult to do well in.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG302
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Mourao is a brilliant woman who loves what she teaches. Unfortunately, she wants everyone else to love it too, and if you don't, sucks to be you. Quiz almost every class, so if you want to pass, READ.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very intelligent. Rather rough, but the class is crit. theory so that's expected. A fair yet almost tough grader. You can't BS her. My advice is attend if not all, most classes, the book doesn't do justice. No final paper, just a group project.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGLIT
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Dr. Mourao for Engl. Lit. She's an intelligent thinker. However..grades on a high standard. In order to do well & get the most out of the class you need to stay on top of the readings and think about the material analytically. Only drawback: she got upset with me for not participating enough in discussions & used neg. motivation.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL433
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:

She's not easy, but she's pretty thorough and clear. She's Portuguese, so it's fun to listen to her accent. Intimidating, but helpful. She goes over final papers with you so you can improve. I got an A, so though they're uncommon, it's not impossible. Do the work and get the grade. Show up to her class! Very strict on attendance.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG333
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Extremely passionate about her subject and knows it backwards and forwards. Makes sure she answers every question students ask. Expects a lot from her students and this is one of those classes you have to work in but a great teacher. Also very sexy and funny from time to time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG433
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:

Read the material - take good notes and you better know how to write!!! You'll learn and you'll like it! She's passionate about lit and it's contagious! Grades are not "give me's" - you have to earn them!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG302
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:

She's a great professor! She does challenge you, but she helps you out too. If you want a good grade, read all the assignments and participate in class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG333302
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Can be boring, but she's worth taking. She doesn't try to make it hard, and she's willing to help.

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