Lisa Dickson - University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC

Professor: Lisa Dickson

Department: English

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL281
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really passionate and engaging professor, but a really tough marker. The entire course is completely participation based, and often I have no idea what is expected for the actual assigments. Can be hard for anyone who struggles with little to no direction. But she is a really great professor over all, just difficult to get good grades in her class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL280
• 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 learned more in this course than in any other course I've taken. She lectures infrequently and uses a lot of collaborative group exercises and discussions, but these exercises help to build the skills necessary for assignments and exams. She is very accessible and gives plenty of advice and help when asked.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL491
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class has got to be my favourite upper-level! I can't think of another class where I have grown so much, as a student, as I did in this one. She challenges you, but she brings her all to class, and makes all your work worth it. She is a phenomenal prof. Definitely recommend- take this class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL381
• 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:

The best prof I've ever had. Fun, engaging and great at explaining difficult concepts - if you're actually listening! Is excellent at explaining essay structure. Hard marker, expects a lot from her students. Group work is great for circulating ideas and getting in-depth discussions going. Also: concept maps saved my life.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard Marker. Treats students like young children. When asked questions about clarifying assignment expectations she just says "refer to the assignment handout." Her class sucks.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• 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:

Phenomenal prof. Genuinely cares about students and not only does she know a ridiculous amount about her subject, she also knows how to teach it. Very real, warm, down to earth, approachable and has a great sense of humour. UNBC is lucky to have her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher!! She is hilarious, really knows what she's talking about, and engaging. Gets the class discussing ideas and I've learned and gained so much being in her course. I'm already judging all my English profs against her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

her teaching style is amazing and it learned so much through this course. she is helpful and makes class fun. I would take so many more of her courses

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Theory ain't easy, but Dr. Dickson made it clear and fun, for the most part.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not being an English guy, I found this course hard. But she went to the extremes to give us the best university teaching I have seen. Tons of support and direction if you took the time to really listen to what she was saying. A five star prof. Plus she's quirky and fun. She turned me on to university and English.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is only interesting if you like english. We did a few fun assignments that weren't just writing essays so that was good. She is also pretty funny. She has a lot of random stories that just make you laugh. I think she really cares that you do good if you put in the time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL491
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Lisa my entire English Degree, and she was the only teacher who actually cared that I succeeded. She told me flat out that she knows I have the potential for being amazing. She inspired me to teach like she would, and have the same passion for my subject. Lisa is amazing, and she always was/is there to help!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best English prof at UNBC! Her passion for the subject material comes across loudly and her lectures are witty, engaging and fun. Eccentric, eclectic and downright awesome. Although she does crush on David Bowie, eew

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL491
• 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:

I didn't really like her when I took ENGL 211 with her because I didn't find her lectures very helpful but when I took ENGL 280 with her she was amazing. Shakespeare is what she is best at. The Hamlet course I took with her was one of my favorite courses in my entire undergrad. She loves to teach.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof. Challenging, but helpful and encourages students to learn more and stretch themselves. It's too bad she's going on sabbatical for 2010/11

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• 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:

Excellent professor. Amazing knowledge of course materials. Her preparation for class and engagement with the students goes above and beyond what should be expected of any professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• 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:

Absolutely awesome. the best professor I have ever had!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dickson expects a lot from her students. So, don't expect a hand-holder. She also expects a lot from herself as an educator. She is a good teacher that challenges her class, and herself, to perform at the level expected by her, and of her. She gives her students the tools needed to succeed and points out how to use them. I got my money's worth.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• 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:

WORST prof ive ever had, doesn't give back assignments in good time (essay outline back a week before essay due), no respect for the fact that we pay to be in that class and for HER TO ACTUALLY TEACH IT. no more group work, just do your job.concept maps are not helpful! hate her, she's annoying, pretentious, elitist and not actually that smart. BAD

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's awesome. She knows her stuff, knows how keep a class from getting dull, and demands participation to the point where it's almost gunpoint...it's awesome. A tough marker but it's deserved.