Marc Conner - Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Professor: Marc Conner

Department: English

College: Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL243
• 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:

The thing you have to know about Conner is that he has no concept of a normal work load. He's a great professor, don't get me wrong, but he probably assigns the most reading in the entire department. I would balance your course load with that in mind, but otherwise he's a good professor I'd say 90% of the time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG000
• 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:

Made me an English major. He's not an easy grader, but if you keep up with his workload you will be fine. Beyond brilliant.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL105
• 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:

Amazing teacher. Class is all discussion based so you must do the reading- but the books he chooses are actually good. Difficult grader, As are really rare but not impossible. Made me want to be an English major.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Connor is one of the toughest grades in the English Dept., but also one of the best teachers. He knows Irish lit., Shakespeare, and Af.Am. lit. like he wrote it himself, and is a brilliant lecturer. DO NOT take him unless you're going to really give his class effort. He hates slackers and makes a game of destroying the lazy. Worth it otherwise.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm thirty years old, had Prof. Conner in 1998, and I'm coming all the way to this website to tell people to take his classes. He was one of the only English Profs I had in college or grad school who wasn't afraid to lecture, and his lectures were always fascinating. He did give me my only B in English at W&L, but I forgive him. It was worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG236
• 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:

One of the best professors at W&L. He is so articulate and very passionate about the material, and is able to incoporate even the most random comments into a meaningful class discussion. Comments on papers are very helpful and constructive. I would highly recommend this class/ professor--made me want to be an English major.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG352
• 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:

Best Professor I've had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL252
• 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:

Amazing professor, definitely enthusiastic about his material, and if you even partially liked Shakespeare before, you'll love it after Conner's class. Tough grader. You absolutely need to take this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG105B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is very interested in the subject and loves it. He is a very interesting guy, but he grades very difficult. Enjoyed the class but not my grade.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG105B
• 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:

Professor Conner was the best English Professor I have ever had in my life. He used movies, the internet, and of course the literature to enhance his classes. Not one single lecture was boring...EVER. The feedback on the essays is superb and really helps to fine tune your writing. I recommend him to everyone and anyone who come to WLU!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL105B
• 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:

Even though I am not a very strong writer his class was very enjoyable and he picked fun novels to read and study. He's a pretty tough grader but definitely improves your writing. Very fun professor and I enjoyed the class trips to see Shakespeare plays in Staunton.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• 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:

Oh my God. There are just no words for this man. Even if you hate the class material, he'll make you love it. And your writing is guaranteed to improve; he's incredibly good at giving feedback and advice, and his office is always open if you want to discuss paper topics or his comments. Outside of class, he's also an amazing adviser and friend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH105
• 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:

I LOVE Professor Conner! He really taught me how to write and to appreciate literature. I would recommend him to anyone who is willing to work hard in order to learn a lot. His class isn't easy, but if you make an effort, it is almost impossible not to improve. Professor Conner is the MAN!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• 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:

Great class and wonderful teacher. Very passionate, articulate, and never boring. This is not an easy class, but your writing is guaranteed to improve if you are willing to work hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG252
• 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:

Awesome teacher - passionate and enjoyable and sooooooooo incredible! Class - if you love Shakespeare, you'll love it. You go to plays and read a play about every week and a half (8 in 12 weeks).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH210
• 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:

Sooo good. Sooo wonderful. I can't describe...his class is like nirvana.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IRISHLIT
• 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:

Yeats still sucks. lol.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AFAMLIT
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL380387
• 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:

Wonderful, passionate. Has high expectations and will not compromise them. Well-worth the experience.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG105A
• 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:

Plain and simple the man taught me how to write and write very well. Very approachable and helpful. Might scare some people b/c he hands out C's on the first 3 of 5 essays like it's his job. But makes you think you've improved your writing significantly, and well you probably did.