Mark Womack - University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Professor: Mark Womack

Department: English

College: University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMP10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

super easy, everything is done online through webct...the class is boring though, i never went but the few times i did he was confusing....just do the online work and you're good!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TOLKEIN
• 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:

He's gone to Georgie Southern University, and our great loss is their significant gain. UTSA was too narrow-minded to offer the man tenure, although 99% of students loved and respected him as a teacher. The students would have gladly swapped a dozen of UTSA's less revered professors for one Womack.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BRITLITI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a scholar, he is brilliant and witty; as a person, he is supercilious and condescending. Likeable, yet makes remarks in class that are innapropriate or belittling. Lecture is fantastic, but assessment of papers is dubious. Altered the syllabus relative to weighting the last week of class by discarding the pop quizzes. You go figure!

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

awesome professor took him for Shakespeare and learned much more than what i thought i would. it really is a shame that this is his last semester we really are losing a good one.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEARE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! I was dreading Shakespeare, thinking I would have a hard time understanding, but Womack really gets you into it. Such a shame he's leaving UTSA. That's a big loss. His class is set up where you could easily skip alot of days, but he makes you want to show up. Wonderful prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

prof. womack is a really cool guy, very energetic, funny. all we did was talk about beowulf, macbeth, and lord of the rings. this class is extremely easy and enjoyable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEARE
• 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:

I wanted to take this course regardless who taught it. But this professor showed me why I wanted to take this class. He is a brillant professor that made Shakespeare even more exciting than I had already found him. Pay attention to his every instructions for papers. Only two papers, so do them well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A bit condescending, but not overly. Can be too emotional at times. Also, he seems more interested in getting published than with actually teaching students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Passionate and involved. He gave me new insights into texts I had previously considered dry. Thanks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3223
• 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:

Lots of quizes, but easy if you read. He grades hard but fair. You may want to take Lit Crit before Shakespeare, it will help with your writing. Enjoyable class even at an early hour. Think before you speak or you may get shot down.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SHAKESPEARE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Superb professor with a great deal of insight to Shakespeare and Tolkien. He taught me things about Hamlet I'd never even noticed (and I'm obsessed with Hamlet). Does, however, seem intimidating and unapproachable. Wonderful prof nonetheless.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

For those who believe he did not deserve tenure, I assure you he did. He is a brilliant man with a passion for english and passing that passion on. As an anthro major in a sea of english majors he made it a joy to come to class at 8 every day!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LITCRITICISM
• 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:

I didn't see any favortism from Dr. Womack. I was scared the first week or so that I was doomed. I stuck it out and my grades got better. I felt I really learned a lot and my writing improved.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG3223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm shocked he didn't get tenure; he is so intelligent, and though people sometimes think he's a jerk, it's just because he has no tolerance for people who do not listen or do not think before they speak. Dr. Womack is wonderful, though difficult.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only real issue I had with him was a reluctance on his part to help students with questions related to tests. He refused to double check the tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really knows his stuff. You'll come out of this prof's class with a better understanding of the subject matter. As a Shakespeare prof, you can't beat Dr. Womack!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful teacher. Glad he didn't get tenure, doesn't deserve it. He is on a power trip, don't take him. Incredibly condescending.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 4ENGS
• 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:

Dr. W is a fantastic professor. I'm not sure what's meant by "unclear grading" bc in his syllabus he's VERY clear about how he grades. I've taken 4 classes with him and I've never seen him play favorites or act like a jerk to any student.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GRAD
• 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:

It's a shame that he was denied tenure. He's a great teacher. He knows his stuff, is very enthusiastic, and has an excellent sense of humor. He makes English fun again. Evidently, that's not enough for UTSA, a wannabe university. Publish or perish.