Gillian Crowther - Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC

Professor: Gillian Crowther

Department: Anthropology

College: Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gillian is very passionate about Anthropology, but also about her students and their success. This class does not have a textbook though so you have to show up every class, and take a lot of notes to do well. I enjoyed her class, found her lovely, and would take again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell how passionate Gillian is about her field and teaching. Her lectures are interesting, but the notes can be a little confusing- take your own notes while listening to her rather than copying from the board. You need to go to class if you want to understand the concepts. Concepts can be difficult/lots of vocab- wouldn't recommend to ESL.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is the worst teacher I have ever seen. I recommend every international student to never ever take her anothropology class because she did discrimination on the basis of grading she give good grades only to canadian students and never pass international student. She never understand you and your problem.I just hate her

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher in Capu , she discriminate in between canadian and indian students. She dont teach you she have only one answer of students problem is 'check on moodle'.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• 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:

attendance mandatory tough exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very inspirational, average lectures level

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Gillian's personality, she's so lively and caring. But - she's a terrible lecturer. The topic itself is very abstract and subjective, but her notes are all over the board & make no sense when you come back to them. She doesn't post videos you need to know examples from on moodle, and textbook readings are a NECESSITY. Best not to skip class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very nice prof, who's clearly very well educated about anthropology, and is passionate about what she teaches. Notes are sort of confusing to copy down in this class, as I find you get home at the end of the day and look over the notes you copied from the board only to find that its a bunch of single words separated by dashes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Often found her lectures were unprepared and seemed to be an hour and a half of going off on tangents and rambling making it hard to take notes. Exams were fairly easily, although vague on the criteria for papers. If you offer intelligent insight during open discussion then she will like you, and grade you accordingly.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH206
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class average was very low. Course material is all over the map; very repetitive and intersects. Gillian is passionate about what she is teaching but be careful of voicing your own opinions as you will get shut down quickly. I'm an A average student and I received no higher than 65% on everything I submitted for this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my class Crowther's attempts at classroom management repeatedly manifested as public shaming (complete with finger jabbing and isolation). As such I would STRONGLY advise anyone with mental health issues (esp. any anxiety) to avoid this prof, as she may dismiss requests for accommodation (& basic courtesy) even after they're granted by faculty.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Didn't think that I would like Anthropology but Ms Crowther gave lectures that were very clear and easy to understand. Everything she taught was interesting and makes you think of the world and the lives that are going on beyond the place you live.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH230
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although her lecture style involves writing vague notes on the board, which many people find a bit confusing, Gillian is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her subject, making it a wonderful class to take. I always find myself inspired by the material and have taken 2 of her classes, just because she teaches them. Tests can be tough tho

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her notes are so extremely terrible and messy with dashes everywhere that can sometimes make absolutely no sense. Textbook is essential if you want to pass. Extremely hard marker on the exam.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My least favourite professor at Cap. Notes have zero continuity, board writing is illegible, completely unclear as to what she expects for assignments and briefing notes so good marks are hard to get. Highest mark on midterm was an A- which isn't good. Very disappointed with this class because it's a subject I was looking forward to studying.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very helpful with her explanations. I took this class again because I failed the first time with another prof but Gillian was more than helpful as my second teacher. Her teaching style however is just lessons on the board and videos which you have to write out because she doesn't share notes. Good first year teacher, idk about 200 courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gillian is an extremely passionate person when it comes to anthro, but her teaching styles are WAY too old school. Writes all notes on the board and you have to take notes or else you will be lost on the exams. Has a textbook, written by her, that is mandatory and pulls directly from this for midterm and exam. Nice person overall! :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Old school style teaching, notes are hand written short form on dry erase board. Some lectures are boooring, although the content has the potential to be more interesting. She expects a lot of detail on her exams, and marks those hard, but easier on the essays.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTHRO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She was a wonderful teacher, who cared for her students. Lectures were easy to follow as long as you brought the prepared notes sheets to class. Midterm and Final were based mostly on lectures, and about 16 of the test was on the required reading. Essay topic (Evaluate your life basically in terms of the lecture notes)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You need to show up and read the textany articles on moodle. Always willing to go over anything you are unsure about after class, via email or office hours. She wants you to do well but expects you to put in the effort. She will encourage you to send in draft copies of any assignments and she will give feedback before you submit. V. understanding