Bruce Powe - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Bruce Powe

Department: English

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"Inspiring" sounds like a corporate cliche, but the adjective fits Bruce. Bruce's passion and intelligence were palpable. Sit in the front row; grab a chalice and collect as much of his wisdom and if you can!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bruce is probably one of the best professors at York! He knows how to keep his students intrigued during the entirety of his lectures and he has a great sense of humour and utilizes it in a way that still helps us understand the material. He's also very kind and was sweet whenever I'd run into him. A tough grader, but the course was worth it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EN1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

being a student of his is a potentially life-changing experience... he has a big heart, deep sensitivities, is highly literate and knowledgeable and yet human still... visionary and yet grounded... an unusual thinker yet he has a sense of humour... multiple understandings with Bruce... will pass some of this thoughtfulness onto a receptive student.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the amazing professors at York university. very caring, loves to help his student, great feedback. very quick replying to emails, considerate to different situations. very accommodating. Participation is important in his class it revolves around it. very knowledgeable, passionate about his subject. Would take any class with him again

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRIT1006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN4163
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bruce is Compassionate sincere and gentle. He facilitates wonderful class discussion and helps students in their own creative endeavors (he has a creative writing background). He supports committed students any way he can. The reading frustrated me at points, but the lectures was worth doing it for.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN4170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bruce is a phenomenal person! Amazing Prof, and extremely helpful and understanding!He also has an excellent sense of humour :P Having him as prof was a real privilege & honour. If you can, take a course with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN4163
• 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:

York's best professor and one of Canada's greatest literary minds. he is also York's most interesting professor. most social professor. not an easy professor but the most rewarding. and if you want to learn about literature or find a new way of seeing the world -- this is your man.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EN2002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favourite university English profs so far. He doesn't really depend on the novels during lectures, but he does write some words down on the chalkboard. His writing is hard to decipher sometimes because of the fast writing, but if you pay attention, you won't even need to take notes because the lectures are very interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was one of two profs that I had to get an applause/ovation at the end of the year, which speaks measures of his capabilities as a professor. He is an open-minded soul when it comes to essays and will gladly help anyone in terms of structuring a concise argument. His lecture material is interesting. If you have an opportunity, take his classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like Bruce. I know lots of people do, but his lectures were on bios and name dropping which doesn't really help analysis. Also, he'd make radical claims and when pressed on them, either wouldn't go into detail or was completely unconvincing. Fun fact: He looks like Hugh Hefner.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice, approachable guy. His lectures are good but not great - he tends to talk too much about the lives of authors instead of the actual content of the novel/play/poem being studied. In any case, I'd recommend him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN1002
• 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:

He was AWSOME! I really hope I have a chance to be in his classes in the future. Loved his lectures and tutorials, b/c they were witty, entertaining, and inspiring!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1001
• 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:

By far, the greatest prof I have ever had in my student career at York. Really one of those guys who will inspire you and you will never forget him. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, if you have a chance, enrol into his courses. He will, without a doubt, have a most significant effect on your life in and out of your time spent at York. I can't say enough!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• 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 prof, really passionate about what he teaches. I wish I had him as my tutorial as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for both of my first-year English classes & can't think of anything negative to say! He loves what he does, which makes it fun for the students.He engages the students & is available if you have any questions. He has a great sense of humour & his classes are extremely helpful. Pay attention to his lectures & you'll do better on your essays!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EN1001
• 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:

Excellent Prof, great insightful lectures. I wish I had him for my tutorials as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG1001
• 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:

He's just amazing. If you have the luck of enrolling in one of his courses make sure you attend HIS tutorials. So insightful and charming and funny! The best prof I've ever had. Too bad he doesn't teach 2nd year courses. :( I'll defenitely miss him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EN1100B
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Powe is an INCREDIBLE prof! its worth taking any of his classes just to listen to him lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EN1100B
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He is a very good lecturer, makes jokes, and makes the lectures interesting. Although i didn't like the material in the class I did enjoy his lectures. His exam is very str8forward, no surprises. If you go to half the classes and study a lil you'll do fine!