Ariadne Bursewicz - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Ariadne Bursewicz

Department: Anthropology

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If I could take another course with her I would in a heartbeat. I got an A+, I'm a B student. Her material is extremely interesting and she hands out bonus marks like candy if you follow her instructions on writing essays! The tests are where you'll be writing essays, I don't remember writing any outside of testing. So in class is always nice :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you know how to write an essay, you will get an A+. I'm an A- student, but in this course it was a breeze to get an A+. I found her to be sort of an intimidating and eccentric type, definitely not someone I'd want to visit for help outside class, but I loved the material and the exams were directly relevant to class lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

wow, she is the easiest prof i have ,i start study only the day before exam everytime,but i still got 24/25 for both midterm,essay will be easy if you read the article,you can go to her office and ask if u'r on the right track,but please be polite to her,or she wont be willing to help u

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Was super excited about this course, but int he end I felt like I learned nothing, and the worst part is, that her exams didn't exactly make sense at all. Don't take her courses period.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HOWEVER I would only recommend her to people that are serious about anth. A's do not come easy - her exams are extremely difficult because of the style she uses. Try not to get first class of day, she often doesn't show - save your sleep. All-in-all be prepared to have fun and fail. "you get the idea"...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

"you get the idea."

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

When you ask her what any test is about, she'll always say 'everything'. She's not helpful at all. She always thinks she's right and will argue with you until proven wrong. You have to attend class to receive her notes because everything she says isn't in the book. About 1/4 of the class dropped out. I think you should too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

avoid. she cancels class on important days: ex. she said we'll receive our written assignment on a certain day and everyone showed up to class.she's forgetful, and gets distracted too easily.if you want an easy A, dont take her. Only take her when you really want to go into this field because she's knowledgeable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR120N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

uugh odd ball. Pleasently stuck in the past, enjoyable if you can travel that far back. Upside she took alot of sick days.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lovely woman with a huge breadth of knowledge in her field. Her syllabus provides little useful information, but the course is quite easy to keep up with if you attend regularly. Old fashioned and a little quirky, but the exams are easy and lectures are pleasant. If you're interested in the material, her class is worth taking.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A lovely woman with a cheeky sense of humour. She's clearly passionate about her field and is a treasure trove of information and interesting anecdotes from her vast life experience. Her classes, however, are not necessarily easy. She has high expectations of her students and exams can be challenging. Study hard, attend classes & you'll do well

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher. She is hilarious. You truly have to be somewhat interested in Myths, legends,&folklores. Even if you don't know much about them, you will by the end of the course.Very helpful, overall fun class:)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's certainly eccentric and can sometimes have trouble controlling the class, but is very smart and knows her stuff. Says some hilarious things and has some interesting stories. Not a class where you can slack off and get by. Don't ask stupid questions either, or she gets irritated. Does not like repeating herself. Tests are hard too, study!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is a great class she really knows her material.If u don't like to study and only want an easy course do not take this class. This is an amazing teacher requires students care and effort. I would take all her classes if I could.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very passionate and intellectual teacher, hard worker uses every minute of class effectively, is never boring. I enjoyed every minute of her class. I like her style, very clear, and interesting. She is very particulate examinations, students have to be interested and study. One of my best teachers, certainly the one I have enjoyed the most.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sometimes she can be a bit patronizing, but i don't think its her intention. She's a very good teacher, although a bit old school. Pay attention in lectures, and don't be bashful to ask a lot of questions, she thrives on it, and class actually gets better with more participation.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTHALL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's a wonderful person. Definitely an odd duck but in an adorable way. If you listen to lectures you will do great on the tests. Usually tells you exactly what will be on them. She's lived an interesting life and her stories are inspiring/interesting. She's hilarious in her own quirky way. Really a unique soul.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Yikers! What an oddity!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH2250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Greatest teacher, if you listen carefully she says some hysterical things. Not a hard marker if you study mildly and pay somewhat attention. Really lovely person, ask her for help and she will give you the answer you need. Take her class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR1170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

very important to listen to the stories and to remember their general form and relevance. use these examples in test and essay work. pick a myth. culture you are very interested in for your term project and examine the meanings fully.The professor enjoys responses to her questions, and teaches much better with class participation. Show interest