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I've taken two classes with Dr. Fawaz and I'd take more if I can. Few assignments but lots of reading and class is a big discussion. Midterm and final are group work but not hard. Just read assignments, bring original ideas to class, work with your group and participate and you'll get an A. He isn't obsessed with grades so you shouldn't be, either.Rate My Professors ↗
Ramzi is 1 of the most inspiring professors I've ever had. He's witty, fun, open-minded, and welcoming. Sometimes says inflammatory things to get ppl thinking. If u r not familiar with gay culture/history, you will struggle. His lectures are long & he reads from a script, but the class is 99% discussion anyway. A LOT of reading but few assignments.Rate My Professors ↗
its probably an overwhelming class if you arent exposed to lgbt literatire/history but its an informative course. it is reading INTENSIVE tho 100s of pages a week. but the discussion is fun enough that its worth itRate My Professors ↗
Ramzi is the best professor I've ever taken. He may seem intimidating at first, but he respects hard work, asking questions, and respecting him. He knows what he is talking about, is passionate, kind, and so encouraging.Rate My Professors ↗
The class material was really difficult, but the class discussions are so helpful and professor Fawaz really explains things in a way that is relevant to the lives of his students. He's not afraid to call people out but it's done in a respectful way and it's obvious he wants his students to learn.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Ramzi gives seriously in depth, unafraid lectures about film, race, gender, sexuality and society. He is incredible well-versed in his area of study, making for a well-rounded english and ethnic studies class. The course demands lots of out of class work, but if you put in the effort it is definitely worth it!Rate My Professors ↗
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ENGL 681 is a mentored individual study course for students completing honors theses in the major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENGL 691 is a mentored individual study course for students completing senior theses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ENGL 822 is a graduate-level course focusing on the study of specific topics within literary and cultural theory.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2018: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.88 GPA, 88.2% A/AB (n=17 letter grades).
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleENGL 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
A seminar for Open House Gender Learning Community residents addressing topics of interest to the community.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 681 | Senior Honors Thesis in the Major |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 822 | Topics in Literary and Cultural Theory |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 890 | Pre-dissertator Preliminary Exam Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENGL 990 | Dissertation Research in English |
| Fall 2026 | GEN&WS 100 | Open House Gender Learning Community Seminar |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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