Monique Tschofen - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Monique Tschofen

Department: English

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG810
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is amazing!! Prof Tschofen is so caring, down to earth and extremely helpful & knowledgeable. Show up for class it's an easy 10%, participate and ask questions if you need, shes super approachable and helpful. I learned so much, definitely recommend!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tschofen is such an incredible person and prof. She is easy to connect with and gives great feedback and inspiration. She cares so much about her students and wants everyone to succeed. You definitely have to work hard in this course (ENG 810), the content isn't difficult but it's time-consuming, lots of assignments that are all very important.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG810
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't see why other people are giving her a low rating! I absolutely love her as a professor, she is caring and extremely accessible. She's accomodating to your ideas and flexible in the direction you take assignments (within reason). If you show up, discuss your ideas with her, and show that you genuinely care about the content, you'll do well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG810
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

God forbid you miss a class or accidentally rub her the wrong way. She'll go out of her way to make sure your grade suffers. She only wants things done HER way even if it's not the right way to do it (I used MLA 8 from the official website but apparently she likes them done differently). STAY AWAY FROM HER if you value your grades/GPA.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing class, and Tschofen takes some of the toughest theory readings you'll ever do and makes them so accessible and relatable you'll maybe want to go to grad school.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I mean she is super nice if you talk to her, and if you have questions she'll help you out. The only issue is that the course itself is boring, and she's a little over zealous with posting stuff online. But she is really nice, and not a crazy hard marker either.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love love love. Some complained but I thought the course was grand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my second time taking the course (dropped out the first time) and I liked her best. The course is lecture-focused because there are tutorials for conversation. I thought she had great readings and kept them interesting. I could always tell that the people who complained about being bored hadn't done any homework... what do you expect?

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG626
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful Prof. never had a Prof. more dry and boring. Monotone voice doesn't help. Focuses on her own interests and is more interested in structure than content in writing. Everyone I took this class with, hated the class and her teaching style. If you can avoid taking a class with her you should. I had her twice & she was terrible both times

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• 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 is just great. Nice, funny, interested in things, and tries hard to make theory relevant.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CC8921
• 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:

Probably the best grad course i will ever take. She lets students take the lead and gives them nudges when they are faltering, but the framework she offers every class, and the way she draws connections between them, is stunning. Many grad seminars I have taken either have the prof monopolize or retreat. The balance here was ideal for true learning

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• 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:

She's one of the best teachers I've ever had in uni. She makes the class really interesting, even though the readings can be a little dry.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• 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:

She is the smartest person at Rye, and always completely engaging. She makes you want to think, not just regurgitate. I want to take all my classes with her. Too bad she is on sabbatical.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Monique rocks da house!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG400
• 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:

I have not finished the course yet but I was feeling confused and annoyed. I just wanted to say that she spent an hour with me going over all of my questions before the assignment was due, and I feel like I was taken seriously and my questions were answered helpfully and respectfully for the first time here. Nice for a change.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 700
• 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:

Absolutely adored the course. I was nervous about the experimental content at the start but it all led up to brilliant poetry and literary works, and the course cohered. Highlights were the art in the city project--never would have gone to Nuit Blanche otherwise. Made me think about Toronto in new ways. The range and depth of her knowledge is wow.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG701
• 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:

Yipee! I absolutely adored this course. I am not in English and was nervous at the experimental content at the start, but she pulled it all together with amazing novels and poetry. Highlights were the assignments to see Nuit Blanche--I never would have thought of art or Toronto that way. The range and depth of her knowledge is awe some. She rocks

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG701
• 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:

Best prof ever!!! I loved this course, and left every lecture excited. After I questioned how her TA graded,we spent 2+ hours meeting while she made sure I understood and learned how to express myself with confidence. I am actually going to elaborate on my paper for an undergrad conference. I feel like I have been taken seriously for the 1st time

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG701
• 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 PROF! I've had her 3x. If you want to get your money's worth take her class. You will learn more from her than any other professor. She assigns great books & assignment, has dedicated lectures & will tech you as much as possible. If you're not willing to work and learn then don't attempt her classes. -My rating below has the wrong course code.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG624
• 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:

THE BEST PROF AT RYERSON! I have had her 3x. If you want to get your money's worth then take her class. You will learn more from her than any other professor. She assigns great books, has dedicated lectures & will tech you as much as possible, & her assignments are interesting. If you're not willing to work and learn then don't attempt her classes.