Michael Warren - University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Professor: Michael Warren

Department: Literature

College: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: INTROSHAKESPEA
• 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:

Michael is the man. I took his intro shakespeare my freshman year, and it is why I majored in Literature. He is an excellent lecturer, keeping the class thrilling even when you're reading plays that you've read hundreds of times before. Even outside of class, Michael has proven to be a great influence. My only bug is his repeatedly bugging me about how I smoke. Geez.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 2000
• 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:

Michael Warren is the reason I went to Santa Cruz!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SSC
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I worked with Michael during the summer for Shakespeare Santa Cruz, where is a dramaturge. He is incredibly insightful and informative. The productions would not be as strong without his knowledge!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

Brilliant. Engaged. Articulate. Plus, he has little white hair fluffs that come off the side of his head like wings. And when he gets excited, the wings vibrate. First class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 80Z
• 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:

warren is a pompous old windbag who thinks his opinion is the final authority on anything to do with shakespeare. he belittled questions and generally was arrogant, but all that said, he taught me quite a bit of shakespeare. not as cool as he's made out to be.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 80Z
• 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:

Michael Warren does not encourage students to analyze the plays. His lectures are basically plot summary. He is also kind of arrogant. But overall, the class was very imformative. We read plays that most people haven't read or don't know about.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SHAKSPEARE
• 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:

A great lecturer, although he goes off on rants sometimes. Definitely INCREDIBLY knowledgable about his subject, and he's just so freaking charming and British. I wish he was my grandpa!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

This man is my hero. I learned more about moral choice in his Shakey class than in my philosophy courses...he's an incredibly impressive human being, and a real kick to watch and listen to.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He taught Intro to Shakespeare and was absolutely fantastic.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

He is a very passionate and informative who has a great love for Shakespeare. If you are interested in Bill and his plays, you will most likely enjoy this class. The supplemental readings complement the plays well and are thoroughly interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 111
• 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 teacher, although a little unusual for UCSC. He focuses on the canon and takes a more "traditional" approach to teaching. He's a great speaker and his love and expertise of the material really comes through.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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've known Michael Warren for about ten years, so this may be a slightly biased review. I would reccommend his intro to Shakespeare class to almost anyone. I'm not sure how much longer he will be teaching, though-- I think he's officially retired.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As a Shakespeare entusiast, I adore this man. He is highly knowledgeable, exceedingly coherent, and his lectures are engaging. Plus he closes his eyes when he lectures, not to mention the flailing of his arms. The workload is relatively light.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

Initially very engrossing. Last half of the course seemed rushed, prof. seemed irritable. Regardless, a very knowledgable man with a passion for Shakespeare.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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: N/A

Comment:

he loved shakespeare...if you love shakespeare...take his class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

He loves Shakespeare and teaches it so well! Take the class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 80Z
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's so funny and passionate about Shakespeare!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT80Z
• 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:

he was passionate about shakespeare

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LTBR102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his Rennaisance Drama Class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LIT1
• 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:

Take his Shakespeare class.