Merrilee Cunningham - University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX

Professor: Merrilee Cunningham

Department: English

College: University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG3307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cunningham is one of the most valued professors at UHD. Quite honestly with her talent, knowledge and education, she could be teaching at an Ivy league school. She is funny, gracious, understanding, and informative. Highlight of my semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is best professor i ever had. Midterm, research paper and final exam, exams are easy. Easy A. take her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG6307
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The absolute best professor I had at UHD. I took at least three classes with her, and one was Literary New Orleans. Traveling and learning with her was an honor. Best of all, her Shakespeare lectures still play in my mind many, many years later. She also wrote me a stellar recommendation letter for my first teaching job. She truly inspires!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took her for World Lit, and I have to say that I have never had a professor who is so knowledgeable on the subject she is teaching. She can answer any question and she has an opinion about everything. She is a fountain of information and I would definitely recommend. She can talk, and can seem unorganized in her lectures, but always makes it back

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you value structure and a clear layout of what to expect for class, avoid Dr. Cunningham like the plague. If you value interesting lectures and that don't prepare you for the midterm or final, take her class. Just do at least half the study guide and you'll be fine though. She is very lenient and flexible with due dates.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cunningham is really nice. That being said, she doesn't give out many assignments whatsoever. The things she DOES grade are weighed heavily. For the entire semester, we took a midterm, a final, and had one research paper. It's best to record her lecture and look up the SparkNotes on the readings. She says "the truth of the matter is" a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this course in the evening during the summer session. Her knowledge of this topic is phenomenal and she shares her excitement and enthusiasm with the class. If you are looking for an easy summer class to help boost your GPA, I highly recommend this professor. Her lectures can inspire you to want to learn more about some of the characters.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love the class! I learned so much about world literature and it was easy with Dr. Cunningham.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pretentious and shallow.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy Literature, specifically Shakespeare, and possess well developed writing skills you should be able to earn an A. However, if you find reading and writing to be dreadful then you'll probably have to put in a lot more effort than you would like to earn an A or B. Dr. Cunningham is amazing, I would take her class again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She is really knowledgable and knows so much about literature. She made literature so interesting and i wish i could take another english class with her. She is best, take her...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a very approachable person who puts students first. She loves teaching and wants everyone to be successful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Cunningham was amazing! She was helpful and caring and knew pertinent information. She does get off track at times but all of the information she provides ends up being on the tests. There are quizzes, tests, papers and museum visits but she grades fairly and makes her class fun and enjoyable. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is intelligent and give a lots of extra credit. She is amazing!!!! Wonderful Professor in english department. Take her class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

For this course, so long as you try and put forth some effort, you can pass. She gives plenty of extra credit, and will work with you no matter what the circumstance. She hopes to instill a love and appreciation for literature. So take a chance on her, you can't go wrong!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she's an amazingly intelligent professor! she lectures not just on the stories themselves but also on the history and backstories to explain why they were written. she lets you pick questions you don't want on your exams and isn't really strict on due dates. she had a ton of info in her head & is rdy to share. would take again without a doubt!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cunningham is passionate about what she teaches. She is always available, and tries to help her students as much as possible. There is a lot of writing, but this is an English class. I continually recommend her to students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a sweetheart this teacher is willing to help you she will go out of her way to make sure you get help if you need it. Class is not mandatory and her test midterms and quizzes are the easiest ever. She loves what she does and lectures straight from her knowledge of the story. Take her you will not regret it

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2301
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I never learned so much in any course in my life. It was like I finally really got to college

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH3309
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cunningham is the best of the best I take her for 2 classes back to back and she teaches both classes the same...with passion all she cares about is you learning she is awesome, do the work and you will pass, show her you care about the material youll ace the course