Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Really clear expectations, will never throw you for a loop. In-class discussions are important, but if you attend class, you should not have any issues.Rate My Professors ↗
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Jordan Zweck
What students say
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Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
So knowledgeable! Made me care about the subject and actually learn. She basically tells you everything you need to know in lecture, so even though attendance isn't mandatory, I highly recommend going. Actively searching for more classes by Zweck, loved her lecturing.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Jordan cares, which is more than I can say about the material. I didn't have to read a single word in this class from her very concise and clear lectures, and she's only going to test you on what she said. Papers and exams were straight forward, literally just show up and write down what she said and you'll do fine. Easy enough lit credit.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
I really enjoyed taking Prof. Zweck's class. She is really passionate about what she is teaching, especially when it comes to medeival English. She will take the time to answer any questions that you have, which is really helpful. She can also give some leeway with certain deadlines just so long as you tell her beforehand.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Zweck is AMAZING. She makes the readings make sense and makes connections that you would have never thought of. Important to attend lecture because you will not get everything you need for exams without attending. Amazing lecturer, made me fall in love with English all over again. Also great online accommodationsRate My Professors ↗
Quality 1/5Difficulty 1/5
Professor Zweck has wellness checks throughout the semester and acts like she cares- when I had COVID and mixed up my due dates and expressed my concerns about a paper being late, she completely dismissed me, causing me to lose a lot of points. She is the only professor not willing to hep me out. Do not take during a pandemic or ever. Engl 241Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Jordan Zweck
Mentored reading and research for pre-dissertator students preparing for preliminary examinations in English.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
ENGL 990
Dissertation Research in English
1–12 creditsIndependent research course for English doctoral students working on their dissertations, requiring instructor consent and advisor consultation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
A topical study in medieval literature and culture where students identify and critique specific authors, periods, or genres while applying analytical methods to literary texts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jordan Zweck
Jordan Zweck set clear expectations and emphasized in-class discussions. A student noted that attending class prevented issues, describing the course as manageable.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntensive study of major Old English works like Beowulf, involving line-by-line translation and discussion of linguistic, thematic, and contextual issues. Primary texts are read in Old English.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.75 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL/MEDIEVAL 423 | Topic in Medieval Literature and Culture |
| Spring 2027 | ENGL/MEDIEVAL 521 | Advanced Old English Literature |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 680 | Honors Project |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 799 | Independent Reading |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL/HISTORY/RELIGST 360 | Early Medieval England |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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