Stephen Cushman - University of Virginia

Professor: Stephen Cushman

Department: TBD

College: University of Virginia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3820
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors in UVA's much-famed English department - and that's saying something. Extremely well read, outgoing, funny, and brilliant. I noticed that he would be mid-sentence in seminar, but if he saw a hand of a student, would stop and call on them. Take a class with him before he retires. I bet you'll love it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Cushman is hands-down the best professor I've ever had. He is incredibly knowledgeable (he has a PhD from Yale) but also humble & kind. I once took a law school class that was mostly about the environment, just because he co-taught it. Don't expect an easy A, go to as many office hours as you can, listen to his advice. You won't regret it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3820
• 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 love prof. Cushman.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL382
• 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:

Professor Cushman is one of the most brilliant, insightful, and engaging professors I've ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable about the material, and presents it in fascinating, well organized lectures. I absolutely loved being in his class. He's also extremely helpful and welcoming in office hours, and is so easy to talk to!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SASWSS
• 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:

I had Cushman for World Short Story on Semester at Sea and he was absolutely amazing. He challenges you to be better by not adhering to standardized grading devices. By far one of those unique teachers that blends knowledge with personality. Lots of knowledge, and great personality.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL382
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a pompous, overyly prescious egomaniac! Couldn't stand him, found his lectures uninspiring, and his knowledge and enthusiasm the material very limited. Any energy or effort he exerted was to make us think he was cool or clever, of which he is neither. Avoid, unless you want your love for criticism stabbed in the heart.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• 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:

Professor Cushman may be the greatest professor I've ever had. He really turns a small class into a community (I was lucky enough to have him as a section leader) and I learned a LOT in his class. Definitely get to know him in a smaller class. He's really a fantastic guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• 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:

I disagree with people's ratings of Cushman. I thought he did an excellent work explaining the prose and poetry we read for class. He taught the class with Levenson and was every bit as charming as he was (in his own way....they were quite the duo actually). It was apparent that he had a lot of passion for the material and made class exciting!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• 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:

I was lucky enough to have Cushman as my wonderful discussion leader! He was enlightening, funny, and completely personable. He is willing to help all students and genuinely cares about our lives outside the class (many discussions centered around our well-being overall and what he could do to help us). I highly recommend taking a class with him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• 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 disagree WHOLEHEARTEDLY! Cushman is amazing, my favorite professor at UVA. He is engaging as a section leader, really wants to hear everyone's voice, allows us to talk in colloquial language, using pop culture references to all texts we study. Most comfortable and engaging discussion i've EVER had!! He's so cool and funny, too. LOVE HIM.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL383
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

boring lecturer. huge ego.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

boring, arrogant, and a lackluster poet.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POETRY
• 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:

Superb!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POETRY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A rotten, boring poet. He should stick to criticism.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 383
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome (and do the summer London program as well; you won't regret it!!!!)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG281
• 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:

not very interesting professor. kind of bland. I think he's more interested in his own writing and in his family.