Dee Horne - University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC

Professor: Dee Horne

Department: English

College: University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG320471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

her sylabus was confusing. I was told this course was for advanced writers, but she doesnt go through your work, instead you write 125 word blurbs once a week. She refuses to meet in person despite having an office in the university, so no hands on. She doesnt participate in the discussion board. Dont take her fictional writing course!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horne was always prompt while answering any of the questions I had for assignments, and was always helpful with explaining exactly what she was expecting. She was always looking out for her students and shaped the class to fit the needs of us. Dee is a remarkable teacher who truly understands the student and adjusts her class to fit our needs.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG471
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I quite enjoyed Dee's class and her teaching. She really knows her subject. The only complaint I have is the syllabus was slightly disorganized, which made it a bit hard to quickly find certain pieces of info later on. I took a creative writing class. There were a ton of assignments, but I really wanted to improve as a writer, so I didn't mind.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG205AND320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The course I am in with Dee consists of an oral presentation (10 minutes long, must be memorized) worth 20%, an essay we were given 3 weeks to do worth 40%, and a final exam worth 40%. The class itself is so boring to me but I'm afraid of not taking enough notes to study for the huge final. Every class with her is stressful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is demanding, and essays in her class can be worth up to 50% of your mark...I discovered something however - she is an unexpectedly easy marker. She tries to encourage discussion to the point where it can be painful. Overall not a bad prof but not a great one either.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is difficult and demanding, but stick with it and you'll find that she's very smart and will make you a better, more hard-working student.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL471
• 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:

Fabulous teacher. Understaning, helpful and very fair. Her class is not a cakewalk; you will have to work for your mark. I would take all her classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She was really unclear about what he wanted most of the time, but was quite helpful when it came to writing essays and preparing thesis statements

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Avoid! Non-English majors, don't take it to avoid the ENGL 170 presentations, because the class is based completely on presentations. She rarely even teaches. Other than the group activities, which were rare, the class was a total waste of time. I love poetry, but this class is drudgery. Plus, she has a monotone voice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENLG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked her...she was helpful and knew her stuff. I really liked how she incorperated creative writing into the class, and also really enjoyed the poets she brought in for readings. It helped that we had some really great poeple in ENGL 102 this semster. All and all, it was a good time. Free food, too!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dee is very knowledgeable and experienced. She was very encouraging (to me at least). She also gives out free books in class! Plus you get free food on the last day of class! Mmmmm.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG470
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

can anyone say SNOOZEFEST 2005?creative writing should be fun, not a chore.her insistence on grammar is completely misdirected for a creativewriting class, and how about letting us do some actual writing?another tip:stop it with the potlucks!no one comes and they are a waste of time.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL385386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

what an interesting prof! granted she marks a bit hard, but it is fair, and truly has your best intrests at heart. Extremely approachable and not condescending, a real pleasure. I take as many as possible b/c i've learned something from her, a concept few profs have grasped.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANYENGLISH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had her years ago when UNBC first opened for a few lit courses. She said my writing was aweful and failed me on most assignments...I now have a Masters from McGill in literature and I'm completing my PhD. If you want your assignments marked fairly, avoid her at all costs!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting teacher. I really enjoyed this class, mostly because of the great readings (I'm tired of pansy British crap), but also because of Horne's clarity and knowledge of the subject.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent prof., unlike some UNBC English profs she encourages students to engage the literature and does not simply lecture at them. Group seminars presented challenges, but are a good way to force students to respond to the course readings. Excellent choice of novels (except Guterson).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She made us choose our essay topics and write an outline & thesis in the first week! She used the students to teach the lecture by presentations every day. Rude when you don't give her opinion in class. Three questions on the final, and no choice about which you answer Horne=Devil Bad novels too!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG384
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She killed American literature for me. Terrible teacher, lazy instructor and the course felt like a first-year class (in a bad way). Avoid Dee at all costs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One word: Lazy. Whole class structured so she can do as little engaging with the class as possible. No choice to pick topics unless you are creative writer; also boring, and unfocued. Toni Morrison and I agree. Cheers!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a good instructor, at all. Terrible presentation of the material.