Mark Baker - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Mark Baker

Department: English

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mark is a nice guy though a hard marker. The marks are only based on the in class essays and you don't even get enough time for them. He doesn't even tell you what or how your suppose to structure the essays which makes it harder. He says something and expects more. Long story short don't take him will definitely lower your GPA.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mixed feelings. He's hilarious, values your thoughts (even if they're not right), and he's passionate about literature; on the other, he's kind of moody sometimes, especially during office hours. Sometimes impatient and conceited, but I'd consider taking him again. Fairly easy marker. Get ready to read about a book per week. 3.5/5, overall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1127
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mark seems like nice guy, but an OK prof. His lectures were disorganized and he didn't seemed clear about what he wanted for our essays. Also one thing that I think was unfair was that we were expected to write an in-class essay within 50 mins that we weren't able to prepare for. Overall, he's not the greatest and TBH I would wait for a better prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just taking the course now and enjoying it. He's entertaining and making poetry understandable to me for the first time. The reading seems pretty light for an English course. The novel is something called How to be a Good Wife! Not sure yet how easy or hard the grading is

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love English and I absolutely hated this class. The teacher likes the sound of his own voice too much and patronizes the class. Grading is almost entirely in class essays. As a bonus, there were weird poems about how "English Students make the Best Lovers."

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots to read and there is either an inclass discussion or quizzes he counts for marks so attendance is mandatory! He's an entertaining guy so lectures go by pretty fast in my opinion. Always read the books on time cause there'll be a quiz on it for sure. I usually get a C+ in english so considering I got a B makes him a pretty goodteacher to me lol

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1129
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mark Baker is the best. A lot of the content he wants in your writing are what he says in class. Just add more of your interpretation and you'll get a good mark. Just listen and participate (even if your interpretation isn't good; he's really welcoming for participation). He's such a good teacher that we were still a full class at end of the sem.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1127
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall he's a good professor. Considering that I got 73 in English 12, and a B in his class, he's a pretty fair marker. To get a decent grade you have to follow his methods of writing. Throughout the whole semester we were graded on only 4 pieces of writing which is not bad for work load. Also, his class was really funny and only 3 hours a week.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the best, but he's alright.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG2224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked classes with Mark, because he was funny. But you better take notes. His exams are pretty fair, but do not ever try to interpret motivation of authors, or look out. TAKE NOTES, and don't slack off, and you will slide through with a C+ or B. He's a tough marker, a bit on the cynical side.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1127
• 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:

Mark Baker is the typical professor that doesnt care about students. You cannot ask him why you got certain grade. If you do, you will receive the worst explanation ever. Follow exactly all his intructions, if you dont wanna fail. I regret taking it with him so bad. I DO NOT recommend him. Choose someone better

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1129
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Well he was not amazing he definitely wasn't bad. Homework was resoanble, not a lot of papers or reading to do. Class was not particularly exciting or inspirational though. Overall he was average in all respects

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG2224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took two classes with him, the English survey then american lit because I loved his teaching. He's very organized, tells you exactly what to do, and really knows his stuff. Funny moments in every class. He does most of the talking but he listens and answers any questions. He has these silly questions of the week that make you think. Great prof

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG42244
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course really pushed me to be more critical with my writing. Hands down, one of the best professors I have had at UCSC thus far. He's one of the few that actually care about how students are growing as writers. He definitely makes you work for it, but he's helpful throughout the entire process (he gives great feedback).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mark is a very engaging Teacher and quite enthusiastic about his teachings. The class generally consists of poem readingsbook readings and finally transitioning into movie viewings. Attend class,do your readings and participate in group discussions and you'll earn a good mark for that aspect. The rest of the marks are based on essays/term paper

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1127
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You must adopt his style to get a great mark. To be fair, he clearly outlines what he wants you to do for his writing assignments. If you come into his class thinking you already know how to write, you had better think again. Try to have faith in his system and you will end up a better writer at the end of the term.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2224
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't take another class with him. He covers material thoroughly, but I found him boring; he lectures without really inviting discussion or alternative viewpoints, and I found him demeaning and misogynistic - only two works by female authors on the syllabus, among other things, and I felt talked down to constantly.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Baker is hilarious! This engl class is the second class that I've taken wit him and I'm always happy to be in his classes! His lectures, readings, and assignments are super clear. Even if you're not amazing at English, he marks fairly and accordingly, as long as you have an idea of the poem!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1127
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mark is a super friendly teacher. He is a great teacher for students who don't write well. He literally starts from writing a paragraph, and slowly progresses to more complicated assignments. I personally am a horrible essay writer. BUT the way taught this class really helped me understand how to write an essay, and I caught onto all my weak points