Marlene Sawatsky - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Marlene Sawatsky

Department: English

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking ENGL199W online, do NOT take it with them

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed having her as a prof. She really emphasizes genre theory and analysis. This is NOT an introductory course so don't take this first year. There is a fair amount of writing in this course but she's very helpful and takes the time to go over things with you in class. Defs recommend her as an instructor!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This prof made me hate english. She is super nice but cannot teach :S. She doesn't know what she wants from students and makes no sense most of the time. Class was dreadful to be in and she picks on students sometimes not me but you can tell when she doesn't like someone. Its funny to watch but so wrong!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, makes dry material relatively interesting with good examples. Is VERY helpful if students don't understand the material.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is really nice but she cannot teach! Everything about this class is horrible! I learned absolutely nothing and even if I did nothing from this class is transferable to school or real life! Worst class in the world!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The best advice I could ever give someone is don't take this class! She is really nice but if you are not an English enthusiast than this is not the class to take. Do not let the name deceive you, it should not be an introductory class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• 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:

The class is tough, especially if you're in first year. That being said, you do learn some new things; material can be a bit tedious at times. Sawatsky is fine though, she seems interested and will help you if need be.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a nice enough person and does the best she can teaching the MOST BORING MATERIAL IN THE WORLD!!! If you like 3 hours of talking about genre than this is the class for you! This is by far the worst class I have take and probably ever will!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG214
• 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:

Made course relevant, interesting, was fair, thorough, and a pleasant person. One can't slack on the readings because they can be complicated and involved. Participate with a positive open mind for you will enjoy the class and comprehend the info. Great prof. it has was a pleasure to participate in her class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the BEST Profs this school has! Challenges you while going above and beyond to help you succeed! She genuinly cares about each student, rare for an undergrad prof. She gives good marks but she inspires you to work for them. I worked harder in her class than I ever have before and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

intro to academic writing? definitely not an intro. marlene does not make it any easier. if you are straight out of high school, prepare to struggle in this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor. Marks fairly easy and is easy-going. If you're looking for a course to "enhance" your writing skills, this is not the right course. I was deceived. However it's a pretty laid back class. Marlene is awesome!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is not afraid to give high marks to everyone in the class. She is more worried about how much you learn and improve, the grade to her is secondary. She is the best essay marker I have ever had and is SOOO helpful - she really goes out of her way to help you. This class will make you a better writier

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sawatsky is the sweetest, kindest prof ever. Taught in seminar style, the course is helpful for improving both reading and writing academic work and is beneficial for both Arts and non-Arts students; there isn't an overwhelming amount of writing. I highly recommend taking this class with Marlene!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class itself is useless and extremely uninteresting. Sawatsky tries to make it "exciting" but the content is drastically unimportant to 99% of students taking the class so it's hard to really care. Experienced English students will have no problem getting good grades however. Lots of writing content

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH199
• 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:

She's a sweetheart! She made a boring class and subject more interesting. Take this class with her if you can!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a vey good prof! She was extremely helpful and really tried to mak ea very dry subject interesting for everyone!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very kind and very approachable in office hours. Although she was somewhat unclear in her assignment expectations, she presented the idea of "academic writing" to me in a way that I could understand.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she is the worst teacher I met in SGU

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she's kind. but the course is totally useless