Shannon McRae - SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY

Professor: Shannon McRae

Department: English

College: SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor McRae seems intimidating, but is actually very approachable and understanding. She's very eccentric, and is genuinely excited about the material she teaches and in what students have to say. However, the material is tough, and your final grade comprises of only three 5 page essays and participation. Make sure you're up to the task!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG208
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a great person, really loves discussion. No tests or quizzes for this course. 6 blog posts and peer responses, a presentation and a long paper. Two books you're supposed to read and a couple readings that you can get by with skimming or spark notes. She has interesting topics and is a kind understanding person who is open to many ideas.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

On the first day of class she told us she's dropped acid and has suggested we all go drinking together. She's super helpful, but the assignments aren't easy. She's more than willing to help you through problems and cares about her students in general. Great professor. Her voice is like nails on a chalkboard though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took American Literary Landmarks and Novels and Tales with her, and both times I was blown away. Not only is she incredibly intelligent, but she forces you to think for yourself. She is funny and the class is very relaxed and interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AMST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor since I've started. The class was fun and topics discussed were in-depth. Very funny and willing and interested to hear what you have to say. Hard finals but easy work throughout the course. I will be taking more of her classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HONR227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy grader, but made very bizarre interpretations about certain novels that seemed very aberrational. The final project was evil: 12 page paper on any aspect of the progressive era with regard to our local community (i.e. Fredonia NY.) There was sooooo much to write about (like...ugh...well...nothing, because it's Fredonia

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While some assignments can be daunting, Dr. McRae not only allows, but promotes free thought, provided you can support your statements. She is genuinely concerned for her students, and makes an effort to get to know every one on a personal level. Prepare to work, but don't be surprised if you have tons of fun, too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Novels and Tales with her and it would have been a really great class, had someone else taught it. Her opinions are the only ones that matter and she leaves no room for interpretations. She makes everything dry and is usually rude towards anyone with an opinion. If you don't want to end up killing yourself, take it with another professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McRae is AMAZING! If you want an easy teacher or a teacher who won't ask you to think, she is CERTAINLY not your bag. I loved her! She made me work my butt off in both of the upper level classes I took with her, but she made me feel brilliant! She never made me feel stupid or inadequate and she kept me motivated. She's AWESOME!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make no mistake: You will work in her classes. If you're looking for an easy A, she's not your answer. A lot of comments seem to think that this is a problem - and I suppose for a lazy student, it would be. She's one of the best profs I had. Take her class, deal with the workload, and you'll learn a lot. Otherwise you'll eat an F and deserve it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• 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:

Okay class, I didn't mind it. Her grading was very harsh.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HONR218
• 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:

When Dr. McRae taught an honors world history course, it was renamed "Ancient****" by the students. She's a great teacher, and she makes even the most boring of readings very exciting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a fun lady who allows for great discussion... I just get frustrated with her grading.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG280
• 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:

Comments can't be read, unclear standards

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HONR230
• 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:

She's cool

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ALOT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've taken 5 classes with Shannon so far, and she's an awesome professor. Very different, tons of fun..excellent teaching style. The things you learn in her class, you remember! She's best if you like talking, however..because her classes are run as discussion forums.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EPICROMANCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

really hard but slightly interesting and kooky teacher...essays were so ambiguous it was tough to get a decent grade. doesn't teach much, mostly goes for class discussion. if u enjoy REALLY BORING books u'll love her selections

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HONORSSEM
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THIS WOMAN AT LEAST ONCE~SHE IS TEH ROXXORZ!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LITANDTECH
• 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:

a little Kooky, but fun nonetheless. had her for 2 classes, did decent in both.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

most amazing professor i had in my four years. very smart, clear, funny and keeps class involved and interested.