Cynthea Masson - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Cynthea Masson

Department: English

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG204
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Out of my 2 years at VIU, Cynthea is the most unreasonable and inconsiderate professors Ive ever had. She chooses favourites based on those who suck up to her, and if you are not one of those students she will grade you accordingly. Her expectations were unclear and impossible to meet, and she was rude to students who reached out. Stay away.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great Prof, really serious with the lecture, need to be prepared for every class, lots of homework with assigned readings. Helpful if you asked, book appointments with the prof will boost your grade and learn more from feedback.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I never enjoyed English much until Cyntheas class. ENGL 115 is a technical writing course and Cynthea really focuses on the technical aspects of writing. She is a tough but fair marker. Her class is reasonably challenging, and if you put in the effort, you will get great feedback. I wish I could take more classes with Cynthea.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Nope

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cynthea has left a sour taste in my mouth toward English. The course I've taken with her is English 115. It is an introduction to university writing. For Cynthea, however, the course seens to be "Introduction to writing specifically in her class." I was not taught essay techniques that would prove useful in other courses. I don't suggest this prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst class I have ever taken, went form straight A's to D's in this class. Do yourself a favor and avoid this prof at all costs, especially if you want to pass your English class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG115ENG204
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There are no enough words to describe this amazing prof. People told me she is bias when it comes to international students, but I felt happy in her class. Easy A if you follow instructions precisely. She works hard to make sure her students understand the course material. My advice, you'll benefit from her course. Awesome prof. Good luck :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Now, I am extremelty good at detecting dangling or misplaced modifiers, subordinating adjective clause comma violations, and comma splices as a result of poorly utilized coordinating conjunctions. Cynthea is very intellectual, strict, experienced, personable, and importantly, very serious and passionate about her craft. You will appreciate her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very specific and I believe her teaching methods are strict to ensure future success. However, this is a first year english class and the expectation were higher than they should be in my personal opinion. I am a high achieving student and in comparison with friends in other sections I am receiving the lowest grades. I will avoid in future.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was the worst instructor I've ever had, and most likely will ever have, in university. She plays favourites in class, and she is very strict when it comes to EVERYTHING. Avoid her at all costs, unless you want to put a lot of effort into something and get a poor grade back for it. Worst. Class. Ever. I couldn't finish the semester fast enough.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I am a 4.0 student and in my opinion she is a bad teacher, don't take her courses if you don't have to...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE WITH HER. she is a hard marker. she made the course more difficult by her strict rules. If you do not understand any thing basically this is your problem and she wont help you as much as you wish. also, she does not accept any opinion, only her's are right...!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG125
• 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:

She is simply horrible. Do not take her class, or you will definitely regret it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL115S13N05
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea is so great! Take her class, you won't regret it. I wish all of my professors were as straightforward and clear as she is. I would be happy to take a class with her agaain.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• 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:

Cynthea is a very good professor. If you follow the instructions, and do the work assigned to you, she will give you a fair mark. She loves when you participate in class. Although I found her to be a good professor, I would not recommend her to international students or people who struggle with English/writing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• 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:

Cynthia is amazing. Such a good prof. I have a learning disability and she was very accommodating and helpful. Would totally recommend her any day to anyone. Wonderful lady.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea was the worst professor I have ever had! English has always been one of my favourite subjects and she butchered it! She was uninterested in our class and often times just plain rude. Avoid her!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea is an amazing person overall. She is compassionate about the english language and that translates into her teaching. She is very helpful in covering all of the necessary materials to ensure success in the course. She marks fairly, as long as you follow the rules of english that she has taught.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• 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:

cynthea is a hard marker but her instruction is crystal clear. so long as you put the effort in you will walk away with a fair mark.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are an international student, or you think your english writings are poor, run away. She gives extremely low marks to those who are still trying to learn and improve their writings