Lahoucine Ouzgane - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Lahoucine Ouzgane

Department: English

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• 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:

I really wish I had discovered Lahoucine sooner because I would have enrolled in all of his classes. He is an excellent prof who truly cares about the success of his students. The material is engaging and easy to keep up with and you will get ALOT out of a course with Lahoucine. He puts just as much effort into the class as the students do. 11/10!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WRITE298
• 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:

Lahoucine is one of the most caring and genuine individuals at the UofA. He gives plenty of feedback on assignments and always makes himself available for questions/help. Class lectures are informal and discussion-based, papers are straightforward. Homework assignments can be a little chaotic, but not a deal-breaker. Take this class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WRITE298
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class in my third year, and being in my fourth year now, I still let him read my writing and meet with him to get feedback. Ouzgane is my favourite prof at this university, and if I could take this class every year I would. Go to class and participate in the discussions. This is a great A class but be prepared to put a little effort in!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRITE298
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely recommend! You can tell he has a passion for writing, and he gives excellent feedback on all assignments. 5 essays due throughout the two semesters. He pushed everyone to improve their writing, and I feel like I was able to take away some valuable writing tips. I was pleasantly surprised with this course!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 465
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I specifically took the second class with him because he is so fantastic. He is great at leading group discussion, a fair marker and a truly nice fellow. The only complaint I would have is not that let one student dominate class discussion all the time even though that student was not an undergrad. He was a grad student taking an undergrad course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH465
• 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:

One of the best profs I have had throughout my time at the U of A. I also took a writing class with him. He is extremely understanding and willing to help. I would recommend taking any of his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH465
• 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:

Fantastic prof! He is very good at leading class discussion and values the opinions of his students. He was a fair marker and very encouraging professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and super patient. Easy marker and leads great class discussion.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL223
• 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:

Awesome Prof!! Very helpful and kind. You have to keep up with the work, but if you are looking to improve in essay writing this is the guy for you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG124
• 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:

He's the best prof I've ever seen. He's so kind, helpful, and always gives you confidence! Discussion in his class is interesting~

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG124
• 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:

He's the best prof I've ever seen. He's so kind, helpful, and always gives you confidence! Discussion in his class is interesting~

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG316
• 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 LOVE HIM!! Best prof ever. So calm, helpful... just amazing. We can pick our own essay topics too!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG315
• 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:

Best prof of my undergrad! I love him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Standard English class, prof brings in a variety of content to keep things interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRITE397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stellar at describing concepts, clear and almost jovial lecture style, and frank when discussing problems with essays/student work. Needs to work on letting his students know where they stand grade-wise, but overall a great professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! Class was not stressful and assignment were simple. He uses a contract method of assigning grades which basically means he will grade you on how much he likes you. As long as you follow his classroom expectations, you will not receive a grade lower than B-. Good course to take if English is not your strength.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Ouzgane ran an incredibly disorganised class which produced the largest workload of any of my six. I'm in my fourth year of Engineering Physics and ENGL 199 gave me more work to do than any of my 400 level technical classes. If you like English then go for it, but that's not the point of ENGL 199.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG409
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Some profs get all good reviews, some all bad, and controversial ones get both. Ouzgane is just mediocre, and it shows here. The texts he picked, while interesting, were poisoned by his inability to teach them well, or by his infuriating insistance to make them always about sexual deviance. He was boring, irrelevant, and unorganized and it showed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but this class was confusing. Total lack of structure. Tests were not on material covered in class. I still don't know what I was supposed to be learning. However, I did get a good mark, so I guess I shouldn't complain. If you need this class try someone else, but if you're stuck I wouldn't worry too much about it.