Diane Mauzy - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Diane Mauzy

Department: Political Science

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI324A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was so interested in the subject matter and read that she had pretty good reviews. She is so boring, all she does is read her notes to the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POSC324A
• 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:

Not an interesting prof. Anybody can read lectures to class. No class participation. Minimal help on the term paper. Only relief from her tiring readings was when she brought in outside people to lecture without notes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI324A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mauzy is great. She is very knowledgeable about her subject, and made politics in Southeast Asia passioning. She's very clear and tells anecdotes to lighten the course frequently. Likes to have speakers to make the class lively. Not a lot of work to do. Slow marker and tends to read her notes, though. Would highly recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mauzy herself is great: super helpful and accommodating. Didn't like the seminar though. Every class included an hour and a half presentation from peers, and a short discussion afterward. Needed to submit summary of readings every class, which became tedious. With a class like this, you don't actually learn much, but does improve your speaking.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are extremely difficult to sit through as she mainly reads as many facts as she can from a certain country. The midterm and final are based almost entirely on lectures and on little annoying details. She doesn't really encourage student participation. Very nice lady, but not a good prof in my opinion.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's freaking fantastic. Truly. Great person, totally deserves a high rating.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI421
• 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:

One of the best courses I've taken at UBC. Simply AWESOME. Great topics, great discussions every class. Prof Mauzy likes to have students speak rather than herself, but will step in with some great insights when the discussion wanes. Bottom line - superb seminar. Only caution: WATCH YOUR GRAMMAR!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

omg. you better write really really fast to be in her class. LOTS of details and LOTS of information. she's an ok marker. make sure that ur grammar is REALLY good too, she docks off marks for bad grammar on papers. she is really approachable and helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring lectures which go on and on and on.Mauzy is knowledgable about South East countiries,but her lectures include too much of extraneous material which she then tests on the exam.Also you MUST be present in all lectures, cause exam is 99% based on them.Question: why did I have to buy the textbook

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• 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:

Lectures are OK, but not really engaging. Too much emphasis on writing down many details which are often irrelevant to the larger picture. She is a good and knowledgable professor, but a more clear outline for the historical development of each SEA country is needed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• 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:

Dr. Mauzy is an amazing woman and teacher. She has been by far the professor that has made the largest impact in my university career so far. Her class and enthusiasm has led me to want to furthur my studies in Southeast Asia. I recommend her courses to anyone and everyone. She is wonderful!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI
• 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:

biased

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far, the best political science teacher I've had at UBC (even better than Sens!) An expert in her field, she manages to make the course engaging, humorous, and thought provoking...and no text book!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI421
• 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:

Professor Mauzy is one of the best professors i Have ever had in my 4 years undergrad. This seminar was extremely informative. Best seminar ever! All should take it!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• 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:

Demonstrates excellence both in teaching and reserach. Has an deep understanding of the region seeing as she actually lived there rather than just took a little tourist trip.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

POLI 324 is one of the best classes I have ever taken! Definitely recommend taking it. Prof. Mauzy is very informative and you get to do presentation on SEA yay! Not such an easy class but definitely take something away from, unlike most classes :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• 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:

Great prof. Loves what she teaches and is very approachable. Lots of information, but she does an excellent job of clarifying what you need to know. If you're interested in SE Asia at all, take this course, you won't regret it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 421A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Leads a lively seminar in non-western politics Presentations/Papers No exam

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI324
• 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:

Very good class. Very good prof. I would definitely take her again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 421
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

favourite professor at UBC, an amazing and caring woman