Gene Plunka - University of Memphis

Professor: Gene Plunka

Department: TBD

College: University of Memphis

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH3601
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved Dr. Plunka. Had him for a few Eng classes. I grad in 1990. Super person. Susan Brewton.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Plunka expects a lot from students, but students can learn a lot from him. He writes books on English literature, so students respect that. He encourages class participation and loves to teach the material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Plunka expects you to do the work and be prepared. As long as you read the materials he tells you, take REALLY good notes, and just generally engage in the class then everything will be fine. Also, show up to class or you will get your grade docked.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Plunka is obviously knowledgeable about his subject, but his lectures can be monotonous. Many studnets seemed uncomfortable answering questions in class because Dr. Plunka would crticize answers that we felt were not up to par.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4453
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher. Yes, he spews lots of information, but he carries an air of superiority--and this is in a class of potential graduate students. He is extremely favorable toward phd candidates and very condescending to those who are not phd candidates. His polices on tardiness are nuts. It's as if this is 8th grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very strict about his classroom rules. No bathroom breaks, if you leave your book more than 2 times you get points deducted, if you get to class late points deducted, miss 4 classes? F in class, no matter what. Lectures long and boring. Will call you out if you fall asleep in class. Not funny, can't hear him sometimes

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4452
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ooookayyy, so personality aside, he knows what he's talking about. He's passionate about Theater and the lectures are amazing. The plays were also amazing. The problem is just the teacher's personality. He's most definitely arrogant and is a VERY stubborn man. Don't forget the plays! Don't be a minute late! SPEAK PLEASE !

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All im going to say is that you better pass the research paper if you wanna pass

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL7809
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very pompous man who gives a pedantic final exam. He dismisses any opinion that differs from his. The cruel irony is that he teaches drama and seems to have no interest in seeing the performances of any of the plays he teaches.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only good thing I have to say about this professor is that he knows the material he teaches. Aside from that, I would never accept him as a teacher. He is outright rude to his students, humiliates them in class, and talks down on people who present their own opinions on a subject, which is an important aspect of english. DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH7442
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Plunka was one of the best professors I've taken in the English Department. He knows the subject thoroughly and wants graduate students to learn the material. The course was very helpful when I took the M.A. comprehensive exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4453
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Plunka is great for students who want to learn. Weak students complain about him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4453
• 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:

He knows contemporary drama. Intelligent, inspirational. Lectures were awesome! He can analyze plays better than anyone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm in the Technical Writing Program, so this course was great for me. It's one of the best courses I've had in college.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3601
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Plunka was very rude. Sometimes helpful because he loves his job, I assume. But overall he was very judgmental and misused his authority. He's also humiliated students in class and likes to make slight threats about failing you. I do believe with true discipline you can pass but one false move and you might not make the cut! You've been warned!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH4453
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Plunka is a national expert in the field of modern drama. His lectures were very informative. His standards are high, so be expected to work and to learn.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2201HONORS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Plunka is very passionateknowledgable about theater & literature. He's written several books on theater & drama, & his interest & passion for the subject are evident. Not that the lectures are particularly exciting or interesting, they're pretty dry except for the class discussion part. He takes participation grade seriously. You have to talk.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH7393
• 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:

Dr. Plunka is a challenging instructor. He expects superior effort and performance from his students. The result of this is that his students work harder to meet his expectations and learn more in the process. He is an excellent instructor. Dr. Plunka`s class has made me a better writer, a better reader, and a better student.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL7393
• 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:

This course was one of my favorite graduate courses taken at the University of Memphis. Dr. Plunka kept the class moving, the discussions were great, and the notes he provided were very useful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH3601
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The final exam came directly from the notes. The course was easy if you took good notes and studied them.