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Lisa was rude and unhelpful throughout the semester. She delighted in pointing out when someone asked a dumb question. That being said, she gives a LOT of extra credit opportunities that make it much easier to pass. If you have a TA who isn't strict you should be okay in this class. It's necessary to go to all lectures/get notes from a friend.Rate My Professors ↗
If you love Medieval Literature this is the class for you. If you're just an English major trying to fulfill your requirements, take another professor. Prof. Cooper is passionate about what she teaches but with expert blindness, her class is incredibly difficult. The whole class is graded on 4 assignments so you can't mess up either.Rate My Professors ↗
I don't know what is wrong with this women but something definitely is. I didn't mind her class, it was boring and monotonous, but what really made me angry was Professor Cooper. This woman just loves the sound of her own voice and will talk about things that have nothing to do with the class. Wouldn't be surprised if she was diagnosed narcissist.Rate My Professors ↗
Don't take if you aren't an English major. If you need a lit and ethnic req, take asian am/engl 462. The final is on all material, the tests are completely write in and identify passages and then write an essay about them. Old English is like learning a new language. Cooper loves what she teaches and is kind, but this class is just hard material.Rate My Professors ↗
This class is very dense in material, but grading criteria is clear in her extensive syllabus. Cooper knows a lot about medieval drama and will make class engaging, despite the readings being a bit of a bore sometimes. The final performance, while a lot of work, was also highly rewarding and enjoyable. Attend every class to understand material.Rate My Professors ↗
Cooper is very smart and super knowledgeable in her field. If you pay attention in lecture, you learn a lot. That being said, discussion was sometimes downright uncomfortable: she has a very specific idea of what is right, and will not hesitate to tear apart someone's comment if she doesn't agree with it. There is also an insane workload.Rate My Professors ↗
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ENGL 241 explores the origins of English literature and culture from ancient myths to the 18th century, developing critical reading and writing skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Lisa Cooper is praised as an engaging lecturer who makes Middle English literature accessible and fun. Reviewers note her friendly nature and effective teaching style, though some find her initially intimidating or unapproachable.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ENGL 890 provides mentored reading and research for pre-dissertator students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENGL 990 is a doctoral dissertation research course in English requiring instructor consent.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
MEDIEVAL ROMANCE covers early narrative fiction including tales of adventure, magic, courtly love, and King Arthur from the 12th to 15th centuries.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2014: 3.74 GPA, 85.3% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.74 GPA, 84.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 241 | Literature and Culture I: to the 18th Century |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL/MEDIEVAL 425 | Medieval Romance |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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