Fall 2026

Modern and Contemporary American Literature

Survey of modern and contemporary American literature including fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Anja Jovic-Humphrey4.6/5

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The workload is described as light, with short lectures and minimal reading. Grading is generally lenient, though one student noted a lack of feedback on the final exam.

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Sophomore standing

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ENGL 361

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Professors

Fall 2026

Anja Jovic-Humphrey

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Raw average: 4.89/5 from 61 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 4.9/5 raw quality · 1.6/5 difficulty · 7 reviews

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Anja Jovic-Humphrey is described by reviewers as funny, kind, and engaging, with compelling lectures and a focus on student participation. Students appreciate her hands-on approach and the enjoyable nature of the course material.

Some reviewers report logistical issues, including last-minute class cancellations due to illness and insufficient feedback on final assignments. One student noted that only the midterm was graded, leaving the final grade uncommunicated.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ANJA JOVIC-HUMPHREY is recorded teaching in Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction30 / 300

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Student experience

the class

Anja Jovic-Humphrey’s ENGL 361 is described as an engaging course on humor and comedy. Reviewers appreciate her compelling lectures, kindness, and genuine interest in student participation.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2017: 2.98 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The workload is described as light, with short lectures and minimal reading. Grading is generally lenient, though one student noted a lack of feedback on the final exam.

While the class is enjoyable, some students report frustration with last-minute cancellations due to illness and insufficient grading feedback on major assignments.

Topics

  • Modern and contemporary American literature
  • Fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism

Grades

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UW–Madison

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ENGL 361 · Fall 2026

Modern and Contemporary American Literature

Recorded 2026-09-07
Raw records
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Recorded 2026-09-07

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