Herb Wyile - Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

Professor: Herb Wyile

Department: English

College: Acadia University, Wolfville, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2006
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I had in my first year. I took his 2nd year English course thinking it would be over my head, and ended up having a great time and learning a lot. I had to work hard for my marks, and he is a hard marker, but I enjoyed almost every reading and personally took a lot away from what he taught. Also very understanding/personable!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1413
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an extremely hard marker. If he does not agree with the point you are making, you are wrong. He provides zero insight as to where you can improve. He is very condescending. Not a fan.. AVOID HIM

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH1413
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Uses words that just don't make sense a lot of the time. Stories he reads in class aren't always interesting and is an extremely difficult marker.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CANOVALMARIT
• 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:

Hands down the best professor (and teacher) I have ever had. He pushed me, and yes I worked, to improve. If you are not looking to become a better writer, and overal student then why bother with university? If you can take any class with Dr. Wyile I highly recommend it!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGLX
• 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:

Herb was my favourite professor throughout my time at Acadia. The required reading was always interesting, especially in upper level courses. You do have to work hard, but if you put forth the effort he will go above and beyond to help you in whatever way he can. Very friendly with a genuine interest in the subject matter. Great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGX
• 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:

his comments were helpful, encouraging and not at all critical - support your thesis using the text and there really isn't much he can do to argue against you, especially in a course that celebrates individual interpretation. Essay advice - stay within the word limit; you can have a sparkling thesis but he won't be afraid to knock off 10%

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1406
• 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:

Reading through comments on Herb made me realize that opinions are so relative. I was a good, interested English student and thoroughly enjoyed his classes (I even registered for a class I knew nothing about because he was the prof). He has a great sense of humour; you just need to be in the right place to enjoy it. Willing to work? You'll love him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1406
• 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:

Found the reading interesting and never minded attending his class. Quite a hard marker though, but a good guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CANADIANNOVEL
• 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:

He is brutally opinionated...if he doesn't agree with you you're wrong. He is probably the most anal marker too, one mistake can cost you a good 20%. He also assigns way too much work and reading and expects too much from his students. Don't take this course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MARITIME
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof. A little dull by times, but picks material you might actually read on your own. Actually remembers you outside class, too!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CANLIT
• 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:

Dr. Wyile's a great prof, you just have to get used to him. Fair marker, and you can get really good marks in his classes if you put forth the effort.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not the most energized course I have ever taken. Some people complain about his in-class discussion style, however I consider it essential to the fine arts. Though he has a passion for local writers, he is not bound by them. His marking is tough, yet fair. In-class stuff not always related to exam.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Wyile is incredibly dull (poor guy.) I think he means well, but he is extremely unapproachable, and sometimes i feel like he thinks his students are children (way too much class discussion, not enough lectures). He's ok, but VERY uninspiring.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

Good prof...hard to understand what he means at times, but I liked him and am taking a class with him next year. Marks fairly and gives a detailed response to papers/assignments, which is great, and extremely useful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1406
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely critical. Doesn't offer any ways to improve. Only teaches Atlantic Canada stories/poems. Condescending. Avoid if possible.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not a really good prof. He doesn't give instructions clearly at all. Also he runs his classroom like a high school class..ahhhhh hello we are paying to go here, we should be allowed to go ****when we want to, and not have to ask for permission.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

alright prof, I like his class, but you have to work hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is boring

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG2563
• 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:

He was a good prof and gives background info to the literary works that he assigns.Although if he has an opinion on something don't try to argue against it because instead of proving your argument you are actually arguing with him and guess who wins-not u

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hmm... a very average professor. My opinion of him changes daily, but he seems to be decent. Id take another course, and he's certainly better than some.