Robyn Fowler - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Robyn Fowler

Department: English

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Engineers you will be happy to have Dr. Fowler as a prof! I was definitely dreading taking English at a university level but this course (which is specifically for engineers) was quite easy and made to be enjoyable. Dr. Fowler seems to really care about her students and gives great feedback!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the better teachers in the department even though her grading criteria could be clearer. Good lectures. Exams are challenging, so do lots of review. If you're torn, it's prob worth taking a class with her instead of a less experienced professor b/c her feedback is great and you'll get more out of it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof. If you're taking ENGL 103, take her class! A hilarious prof who makes lectures very interesting. Always come to class as participation marks can aid your grade. Accessible outside her class for office hours and helps you to think critically about your research.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler is a good prof! She really cares about students'success and will provide you many useful tips if you see her. Office hours helped a lot. Will take her classes again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL219
• 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:

Fowler was phenomenal. She was very dedicated to student's work and was very very kind. Participation marks come from discussion posts online, but just doing them gets you the mark. Super funny in a quirky way. Knows her stuff. Lots of readings- but they're interesting. Highly recommend this prof and this class for Engl credits!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Engineers! You want to take this class with Dr. Fowler. She has an awesome personality and youwill not regret it. She teaches well, marks fairly and makes you want to be there. Our class average was a 3.5 so that should tell you something

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked her. She was a good prof but isn't very helpful in explaining the materials she wants you to do such as the inksheds. She expects for you to know them and learn it yourself which isn't hard but I still would have liked a bit more explanation in the beginning. Her conferences are great but she is a tough grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fowler is a great prof! She does essay conferences where she goes over your essay before you hand it in at the end of the semester and gives great feedback. I would say she is a fair to generous marker and really cares about her students success. She gives marks for participation so show up to class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Would be your typical english class, not very organized, be prepared for lots of scrolling on Eclass. Interesting choice of books, grades relatively fairly.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Free writing assignments made no sense

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL378
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed her class. I was hesitant to take the class, but she made it humorous and interesting. I found myself wanting to learn more about the material at the end of term. Very helpful, and a fair and clear marker.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course was unbelievably challenging. Dr. Fowler taught it as if we all had extensive experience in linguistics, breezing through complicated topics like they were common sense. I left the midterm in tears. I'm a 4th year who maintains a 3.9 GPA and this course absolutely killed me.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL378
• 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 don't have anything but good things to say about Dr. Fowler. You won't regret taking a class with her. Any prof can be a good lecturer in terms of having a good grasp on the material, but Dr. Fowler goes beyond that. She puts in so much time and effort getting to know her students personally because she actually cares. Highly recommended!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL378
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found that you had to keep up with every word she said and write it down, because she will not repeat, she will not post notes online and will not go over it... tough marking too!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL121
• 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:

I believe everyone can succeed in her class as long as you participate and stay on her good side. Make sure to show up on time to class and pay attention to her expectations of handing in papers. Make sure you pay attention to your contact you signed and everything will be a breeze!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL220
• 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:

Wow, best prof I've had at the U of A yet! She's interesting and funny, and very helpful and gives reasonable grades. I highly recommend!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• 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 found her class to have an excessive amount of reading, writing, and unnecessary assignments. It was a very time consuming class, but fair to high marks were given. We had reading and grammar quizzes, which seemed to be tedious for a university class. I would recommend her class if you have a little extra time on your hands.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGA7
• 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:

I enjoyed this prof but didn't like her marking system. You didn't get a grade for your term work until the day before the final so you have no idea where you stand in terms of a grade for the whole semester. However, there are mandatory conferences where she goes over your paper with you individually and that's helpful. Good experience.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL199
• 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:

For any of the engineers reading this, TAKE HER CLASS. Many people dread having the take the ENGG-lish elective but she actually made it interesting, engaging, and relevant to our education. I actually feel like I got something out of this class. It ends up being a pretty easy class as long as you involve yourself with it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• 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:

One of the best profs I've had. Her marking system seems intimidating at first, but it's actually refreshing. She wants you to become a better writer, and spends a lot of time with each student helping them to improve. She really has a passion for teaching, and it shows.