Stephen Souris - Texas Woman's University

Professor: Stephen Souris

Department: English

College: Texas Woman's University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2393
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Truly cares, is knowledgable, and challenges the students to learn something. I really enjoyed the class, his lectures, and the discussion boards. It really made me enjoy American Literature. I would take other courses with him. He's great. Read the stories, participate in the discussion and do the work it's not hard to make an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG329350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Souris is a great professor. I found the long syllabus helpful; the meticulous directions gave me confidence that I was doing things right. Although tests are based on his interpretation, he is open to student challenges. He can come across as snarky sometimes, but he really cares. Have taken two classes and will take a third.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG3073
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculously long syllabus and course instructions. The tests are all about his lectures, not the actual content read. Requires 2500 words in Discussion Board for the whole semester, 5 tests and 1-2 article reviews with optional work available as well. He is smart and knows what he's doing, but he is VERY specific on guidelines.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved being in his class. He is a great professor and has a true love of American Literature. TWU is lucky to have him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG3293
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did not like this professor. His instructions are very confusing and is not willing to communicate or explain anything to you. I did not truly learn anything from this class, it was so lecture heavy, I never knew what would be on tests. He is the most boring, monotonous lecturer I have ever experienced, I would not recommend to anyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG2013
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Souris was great!!! He made me open my eyes to American literature. His class was a challenge but nothing you can't do if you don't try. It's not an easy A by any means. His class is lecture heavy and all of the tests are based on his lectures. Take detailed notes and you'll be just fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG2033
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hated reading anything he posted. His syllabus alone was over 20 pages long and it had appendixes to further explain what he already said but in a different, more literary way. His tests were 11 questions, 20 points each. All true/false and requires critical thinking along with listening to his opinions in lecture. Overall, not bad, but not good.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3293
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This my least favorite professor, without a doubt. This has been the most confusing and annoying class I've had so far in my college experience. The professor's syllabus alone is the most confusing thing I have ever read, 80+ pages long. So much reading, and boring lectures. He says participation is optional, but it isn't really.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG329350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives you a lot to read sometimes 2 books at one time. But the syllabus is SOOOOOOOOO Detailed and so confusing that you have to read a NOVEL (just to understand his syllabus) If you can get a breakdown of his syllabus and what is expected you'll be fine. Other than that he is a great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can't find where any information is located! Learn to summarize! Stories chosen are interesting. Lectures are interesting but so long! And the tests are all about his opinion. "What does the lecturer think about...?" Good opinions but not fact. Just be patient. Asking a question doesn't mean it will be answered. You'll just be redirected and lost

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG332350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are long but if you listen to them and take notes, then you should have no problems on the tests. 4 tests and a final, all multiple choice, answers straight from the lectures. Gives optional work that can help balance out your grade if you do not do so well on the tests. 2 article reviews and 2000 words total on discussion board.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG3323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DAMNNNNN that reading voice. Not so attractive in person, so just close your eyes. His courses will challenge you, and you will learn a lot. I totally recommend his course even though this a 2 million page syllabus.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG4333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I unfortunately took multiple online courses with this teacher and I dreaded every course. He makes you listen to multiple recorded lectures every week ranging up to an hour apiece (and dull!) and doesn't realize most online only students don't have opportunities to listen. All quizzes are based on his opinion of the material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome! Super intelligent and well spoken. This is the only class I have ever had that the teacher put more effort in than the students. If this class is hard for you, you're not an English major. If it's too much reading, you're not an English major. And if you don't like his "opinions", why did you go to college if you already know everything?

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG3323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him online...he mostly grades by memorization of his opinion. I don't see the massive intelligence others are talking about. He's not very hard and the lectures are interesting enough, but unless you want to put in extra work and don't know how to think for yourself about literature, there's not really a lot to be gained from his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LIT4393
• 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:

dr souris is awesome! yes the syllabus is a lot of pages and probably getting longer, but it helps a lot. when you question an assignment, the answer is in that long syllabus. he is thorough. ive taken 2 classes and plan for one more. love!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG4333
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I loved his online class. took two back to back in the summer. helpful, what u hv to do is clearly defined. sort of open book test but test is tricky, u have to listen carefully and understand what he is saying in his lecture. I'm an introvert so the discussion board helped me to make suggestions, discussions and interactions with other students that I might never do or get in a traditional classroom setting. great teacher, tells it like it is and very open.lots to read though so b prepared.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLMULT
• 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:

AWESOME teacher!! You have to do the work and pay attention to the syllabus. Great to work with, very insightful. Don't be intimidated by his intelligence. Favorite teacher of all time!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG4393
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Based on other reviews, I would say not to be intimidated by his obvious intelligence, because he is very helpful and a great professor! This class was online and I would suggest to read, listen to his posted lectures, and participate. It's a great class and he's a wonderful professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG2143
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is not that bad but he is one of those people to smart for his own good. Not very helpful he will tell you you dont understand something but doesnt explain. I have never had a problem with a teacher until him.