UNC Student Organization for Undergraduate Literature

Shakespeare - Professor Gless is AMAZING!! His class is mostly discussion and he's brilliant. There are 2 papers and 2 tests. I got the first paper back and he is a somewhat hard grader, but he will give you some points back if you re-write. Even if you don't get an A, his class is well worth taking. Reading load isn't too bad - just a lot of plays but each play takes several classes to cover.

Chaucer or English 120 - I know Chaucer sounds scary, but Professor Leinbaugh is the coolest guy and makes you totally love middle English by the end. You will feel SO smart coming out of his class and he's a pretty lenient grader. He will be happy to meet you for coffee outside of class and share his amazing life experiences. Class is pretty much all discussion.

Romantic lit classes - Beverly Taylor teaches several of these. I really liked her because she was so passionate about the material and knew a lot. She is a very sweet lady and though class is mostly lecture, it is interesting. Wasn't too hard to make an A - 2 papers and 2 tests.

African American classes - so, not an English class, but if you need an Afam class, try and take Professor Porter before he moves to Europe (within the next 3 semesters). He is incredibly liberal, but very knowledgeable and will teach you things about American history you never knew before. Usually doesn't use text books b/c he says they are "all lies" and class is discussion. He doesn't want to treat you like typical college students who need to be lectured at non-stop - if you are working in groups one day and want to do your work outside, that's fine with him. You read mostly short biographies by African Americans. The reading can be a bit heavy at times, but is always interesting. 2 tests (test your knowledge but not ridiculously hard) and a 15 page journal over the course of the semester.

Bland Simpson (creative writing) - take him if you can!! He is not only a good teacher, supremely interesting, and very kind, but he will be a real friend if you let him. For the nature writing class I have with him, he hosts trips to University Lake, Mason Farm, and Battle Park. He also takes time to meet with each student individually and just talk about writing, life, the University's history etc. I literally talked with him for an hour and a half sitting on the steps of Wilson one day. He's a cheerful grandfatherly-type figure and really cares about his students. Usually has class outside. More outside reading than in come writing classes, but pretty interesting.

Ruth Moose (creative writing) - she's super nice and you will definitely make an A. Her classes are just fun and everyone knows each other by the end. She's a very cheerful personality.

Naumoff (creative writing) - He is probably the best creative writing teacher at this school because he really makes you improve as a writer. If you are serious about writing, take him! He can come off as a bit harsh, but he is really a wonderful person, very bright, and makes lots of comments on your pieces. He also likes to have class outside which is nice. I probably miss his class more than any other I've taken at UNC.

Marianne Ginger (creative writing) - She is also a lovely creative writing teacher. I took her for memoir writing (which is soo much cooler than it sounds) and while she does do many comments on your pieces, she is never harsh and a fairly lenient grader. Not to mention that she is eccentric and sweet as can be...you'll love her from the moment you meet her.

Oh, and of course Dan Anderson - he is awesome (but I mean, who didn't know that - he is the reason SOUL exists). His was my favorite class freshman year. Way fun!