Urmila Seshagiri - University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Professor: Urmila Seshagiri

Department: TBD

College: University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG421
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seshagiri may be the best prof in the department. She is able to articulate difficult concepts so clearly and understandably. I was often in awe of her eloquence. The workload for this class is heavier than most, but Dr. Seshagiri is so inspiring and informative that it was easily worth it. If you're passionate about literature, take her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE. Unclear in her expectations. She is randomly aggressive toward people in class, especially when she seems to be unprepared. Never felt so disrespected.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL421
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to pay close attention in this class, but I adored it and her. Make sure to do the reading!! She is a little strict on essays but she prepares you very well for them and is very clear about what she wants. You can only miss two days, but other than that I loved her!!! Definitely recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL421
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seshagiri is absolutely incredible. She requires a great deal of effort for her class but she makes it worth it with incredible lectures and feedback. Her grading really isn't too harsh and she is more than happy to help if you meet with her outside of class. If you are an English major and do not take her you are really missing out

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG421
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seshagiri is (actually) an amazing professor with tremendous love for her subject and for her students. ENG 421 (Modern British Novel) requires lots of reading, but the novels are wonderful and Dr. Seshagiri's explanations about them are incredibly helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: UNHO258
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Couldn't ask for a better professor. TAKE HER CLASS. You have to work for your grade but you'll learn so much. She is extremely knowledgable, well-spoken, and caring. She made this ENGR major want to take higher level literature classes. I came in impartial to fiction; left with a passion for it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL258
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WOW! Dr. Seshagiri is the most brilliant professor I've ever encountered. She is an expert on the material she teaches and you will come out of her class a much better reader and writer. The class is challenging as there is lengthy homework each night; however, she is clear in her expectations. Overall, the class was fantastic!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL258
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof Seshagiri's class because of her glowing reviews and reputation. I soon regretted it. She is brilliant, yes, but it comes off very arrogant. Not helpful, VERY close minded when it comes to interpretations. She gave no clear grading criteria and does not use blackboard. You are completely unaware of how you are doing in the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH456
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seshagiri is one of the best English profs at UT. Though she's tough, it's not for no reason. You will come out of her classes a better writer and more appreciative of literature. Her lectures are top-notch. She's insanely smart. Encourages office hours and is helpful when you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL258
• 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:

Seshagiri is definitely the most brilliant professor that I've had so far; in the absolute best way possible. The work's pretty straight forward, but she gives a short time period on her assignment due dates. There's reading every night, so beware. Overall, I'd recommend her class to anyone looking to learn about fiction.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• 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. Seshagiri is extremely intelligent. She knows her material, explains it well, and makes you want to learn what she teaches. She encourages revising of papers and office hours as well as really trying to learn your mistakes so you can become a better writer. Most importantly, she teaches you how to read and look for detail. Excellent.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL253
• 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:

Great teacher. Truly understands the works she teaches.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• 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:

Dr. Seshagiri is, by far, the most brilliant professor I've had thus far. She is passionate about what she teaches, and she knows her curriculum inside and out. She's witty and absorbing, never boring, and you will leave her class with a better grasp of the English language. I guarantee it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG421
• 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:

She is my absolute favorite teacher at UT. You can feel her passion for the novels when she lectures, and she'll edit paper drafts if you go to office hours. Everything that comes out of her mouth is brilliant - I have six pages of notes for almost every novel we read. MAKE ROOM in your schedule for any of her classes, you won't regret it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG456
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the most articulate and intelligent professor in the English department. Many professors are brilliant, but they can't convey it; they can't teach. She can. I found her lectures captivating. Her class is not any more difficult than most other upper-level classes. She is witty, open-minded and happy to help (respectful) students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL421
• 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:

Possibly the best professor in the English department at UT (and I have heard other professors say so as well). She has an incredible knowledge of her subject area and is well-known in the field. I found her class challenging and her lectures incredibly interesting. I would highly recommend her to anyone serious about the study of literature.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dang, she's SO smart. The only thing is, she talks a lot about her own thoughts and doesn't open the floor to hear student comments until she's done, and sometimes the class has zoned out by then. She grades tough, which I like since I've had many teachers who just hand me As so they won't look bad.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• 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:

she is very smart and a wonderful teacher. maybe it's just me but i didn't think her class was hard, it was challenging i guess. i didn't read hardly any of the material i just googled it and i did great on the h/w. the papers are the most difficult but all you have to do is email her and ask for help. you have to go to class and no late h/w!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• 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:

This was my favorite class this semester, but it was also my hardest. I love her so much! She is SO BRILLIANT!!! She will make you think of things in ways you would never even have considered. She is also very in tune to her students and extremely helpful! If you get the opportunity and like to read, I recommend her! You will not regret it!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG253
• 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:

She knows her stuff. She is the most well-spoken teacher I have ever had. She is fun to listen to, and her passion for learning and teaching is very clear. I would definitely take her for another class if I had to take another English.