Zoran Kuzmanovich - Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Professor: Zoran Kuzmanovich

Department: English

College: Davidson College, Davidson, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His fragrance course was incredibly confusing, and he offered little to no help outside of class regardless of how many times I went/asked questions. Assignments are way too open-ended and he does not help much in specifying his expectations until after you get your assignment back. All around good guy, but questionable professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG380
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A truly outstanding professor who exemplifies the best of a liberal arts education. He challenges students to think critically for themselves and to defend their ideas. Exceptional.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• 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:

As close to genius as you can get in the English dept

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• 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:

His perspective changed my life and is the reason I ended up in graduate school.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LITCR391
• 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:

Best professor at Davidson. This class will change how you read stop signs. Very hard, extremely rewarding. This course is the reason you go to a liberal arts college.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A real father figure. He works hard to prepare and he expects you to work hard too. Talk to him outside of class. He will talk to you every day if you come to him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Zoran Kuzmanovich is one of the most brilliant men I've ever met. but, he's so brilliant that you may have a hard time following his logic sometimes.. Regardless, he kept the class very interesting and really knows his stuff! Great professor! I definitley would take another class with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't be fooled by the euro-mind tricks. Therre's some brilliance in there but it's covered by icky ego.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kuzmanovich is one of my favorite teachers at Davidson. however, sometimes his classes can be completely confusing. He will let the students lead discussion and sometimes he butts in and completely derails the train of thought. On the best days, though, you leave his class feeling like you just expanded your brain 10%. he's a sweetheart!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for 220 and he was my favorite professor. I had him again for a seminar and i have never been so disappointed. I was sincerely enthusiastic prior to the course, as was the rest of the class, but quickly realized that not only was kuzmo devoid of enthusiasm for teaching it, he seemed sincerely annoyed by the students' presence each day.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst classes I've taken at Davidson, and Kuzmo didn't help. I've never had a professor make me feel so stupid. Sure, he has his "Santa Claus" moments, but they are few and don't make up for the otherwise continuous degradation.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Generally an awful class. Just buy the norton and read it yourself. he rambles and doesnt make sense. his tests are killer too

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENF491
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's bonkers at times but always interesting. He loves to be challenged, but class conversation can be at times stilted. For this course he preferred just talking at us which was at times tiring. The material is tough, but he is brilliant and loves to make connections. Connections are an important part of it all. Endure him, don't be scared...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SEVERAL
• 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:

Great guy. Intimidates some, but that's just his demeanor and appearanc. Say one funny thing in class, or visit his office, and he'll love you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG391
• 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:

He's a professor out of a movie. Yes, at times intimidating, but no more than Santa Clause, and with a sparkle in his eye and quick wit that makes every class not only interesting, but entertaining.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101W
• 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:

Some people find him intimidating, but he is an amazing teacher and a brilliant man. Spent an hour of office hours talking to him about his life and politics and stuff. A great professor; don't let him scare you!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG380
• 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:

Kuzman is the man. Don't let him frighten you--he's actually a really nice guy and quite brilliant. Amazing lectures--no note taking can do them justice. Tons of reading and tough tests but a very rewarding class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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:

Had him freshman year and he almost scared me away from the major - at least, until I went in to talk to him and realized he's actually a big softy under that really evil-twisted-santa-claus exterior. He's brilliant, too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• 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:

Dr. Kuzmanovich is awesome. He is to brilliant for his own good. He can relate to the students extremely well and will make anything interesting. You will more in his class about life than you will about english