Manuela Mourao - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Professor: Manuela Mourao

Department: Literature

College: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Rating # 1

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 # 2

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 # 3

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 # 4

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 # 5

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 # 6

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 # 7

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 # 8

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 # 9

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 # 10

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 # 11

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 # 12

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 # 13

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.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She challenges her classes to reach a level of sophistication in their arguments and writing which can be scary. So people loved her for her others...not so much. I personally loved her and am enrolled to take another class with her.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHNOVELS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes she is a feminist, but she challenges her students and expects equality (as I wish more professors did). Her tests/ quizzes can be hard because she is looking for very specific answers. I read some of the best, most memorable novels in her class. It is worth all of the hard work, you have to do the reading!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had her for a literary theory class. She is married to Jacobs. Doesn't share that, but he does.At first she seems like she would be cool.I only liked the class when we were in group work.The group presentations were ok.I didn't learn anything in the lectures.Book wasn't too interesting.good luck

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot and her class was very interresting. Plus she is absolutely stunning. Yes she is a feminist, but what is wrong with that!!! Equality rocks! Her tests are HARD. Be prepared to seriously work for your grade!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

don't be misled by the other comments. She's clear and all, but her classes are BORING! She's monotone and a huge feminist, so be careful guys. Anyway, she is challenging and fair...and hot, I must admit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG433
• 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:

great prof.she's hard but she's fair.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO THE READING AND YOU WILL BE FINE. HER TEST ARE CHALLENGING!!!! BE PREPARE TO READ EXCELLENT NOVELS