Brett Grubisic - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Brett Grubisic

Department: English

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• 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:

TAKE HIS CLASS! he may seem assertive in class since he puts you on the spot His grading is very fair-you get what you work for! He is VERY clear about how essays should look like, sentence by sentence which makes it easier to write. Follow his steps and you will do fine which is why I like him since he tells us exactly what he wants. GOOD PROF!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class because it was mandatory. The novels were alright but not particularly interesting to me. Don't take his class if you don't like speaking in class or have trouble understanding the deeper meaning in novels. Also he speaks quickly and I had a hard time keeping up with his train of thought. Definitely not a tough grader though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett was an AMAZING prof. I really didn't want to take English 112, but he made it very bearable, and maybe even fun! He has a great sense of humour, and is very helpful in his office hours! I'd seriously recommend taking him for ENG 112, and make sure you go to his office hours!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor with a strong personality and messy handwriting. Manages to keep the class focused on a class that no one REALLY wants to take. Fair marker, approachable for questions, and overall nice guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great prof!! Super laid back but also super caring if you need some help! You barely have to do any reading in the class. Super straight forward with expectations for the essays.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a very strong personality (so be prepared). attend class for thematic guidance (recommended). essays - extremely generous with giving you space to explore your own ideas about texts. it was one class where i had the most creative freedom to express myself and my opinions. but its important to produce quality work of high standard and depth.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett is a great guy! Interesting and thought provoking lectures- funny dude. Generally easy marker but you must follow his instructions well. He tells you exactly what to do for every assignment and even the final exam. Chill and genuine guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof, his 15 lies told as an adolescent article is hilarious and I highly recommend you read it! Great Prof and Great class! Would take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett was a super easy grader, as long as you very carefully follow his instructions. He is super laid back and really interesting and hilarious to listen to. His final was very easy as he tells you exactly what to do and the assignments are not very challenging.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Brett. I never really enjoyed an English class until this one. He was always cracking jokes, and his lectures were pretty easy to follow, despite his awful handwriting. Make sure you take notes and attend every class. He literally spells out how to get an A on every assignment. If you go to class and follow his instructions EXACTLY, easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down you will not find another English professor that can be more sassy than him in UBC. And easy-going. And an easy grader. And does not require textbook.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Participation is not required but it is helpful. It really is just research and work out of class for the essays.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brett is an awesome teacher that really cares about his students. He makes assignment guidelines clear and is willing to help students on papers. Would recommend him for anyone taking a 100 level English class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof, super helpful

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great English prof. I don't like English and I actually enjoyed his course. The class felt like a high school English class. His course is set up easier than the rest of the ENGL 112 profs. If you follow his instructions, you will do well in the course. He doesn't make you buy any textbooks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has really structured assignments where he expects a specific format, and as long as that is followed, you can get a passing grade. Most of the class materials were emailed to you. I would recommend him for those who are good at following directions, but not for those who like to be creative with their writing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett. Is. Awesome. Do anything you can to get into his class. Have always hated english but he made it my favourite first year course. Such a cool guy, classes are interesting and he tells you exactly what he wants for every assignment. Understands we have a lot going on, so very small workload. Follow his instructions and you'll easily get an A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof!! He is funny, really nice, and explains assignments very thoroughly. He is also an easy marker. Textbook required for the class was only used twice.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brett is a great person! He's very helpful. There's only 3 out of class essays. 1 in class rhetorical analysis. The final is 2 essays (1 rhetorical analysis and 1 persuasive essay). He is very generous with grading. As long as you follow the structure he gives you, you should get at the very least a B. The average for my class was a 75.