Seema Ahluwalia - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey

Professor: Seema Ahluwalia

Department: TBD

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Every class has taken us 45 minutes to get through 2 slides. The entire semester she spent talking about how Canada came to be. Lectures us to learn more about Canada's past. She's more interested in indigenous peoples than she is in teaching us a class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring class and if you don't show up she will take it personally and it will hurt your grade. Her grading is unclear.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2240
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seema is a great person. she was very open and made sure that her suits were comfortable. She generously cares for her students and this was the first time I have seen teacher care for their students as much as she does. However, her lectures are long and it's hard to stay on topic. She goes off topic a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she talks a lot about Indigenous peoples. i personally didn't mind it, she's very passionate about the topic, but i would've appreciated it to be related to sociology more, because i feel like it didn't relate to the course topics as much. her papers and tests are easy though, and her slides are nice to refer to when studying!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seema is a good teacher, but there is a lot of reading from the handouts. She also has this anti plagiarism strategy which is odd, but I could see why she would do that. It's good that she chose the articles for an assignment for us but it kinda isn't fair. Anyways, other than that, she is a good teacher who knows her stuff.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took and intro to society course but she seemed to think it was an indigenous studies course. Ive taken other classes that have had projects on indigenous women in Canada which I have found interesting, but they always have related it back to course content whereas she doesnt. I dont feel I have learned what the course was supposed to teach.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI4225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken her multiple times. In general, for all 4 classes I've taken with her on average there is one paper, short presentations, volunteering, weekly reading that she wants someone to summarize, small classes so its obvious when you're not there, lots of interactive discussions. Really cares about your success, so gives really good feedback

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Seema is really nice and sweet but the lectures are sooo long and boring. All the slides are up on moodle which helps in going over the material. There is a group activity she does for some lectures with a base group so you do have to show up for that otherwise you won't receive the mark.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI4325
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She calls out students and put them on the spot/does not give proper instruction for students/defensive/does not like to be wrong/ her way or no way

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such an easy class and prof. Literally showed up to this class 4 times and got a B. She is very understanding and kind. Would recommened her to anyone!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI4325
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seema is quite disorganized and lacks professionalism with her interactions with students. At first she seems nice but her true colours show as the semester progresses. She's a very hard marker but is a little easier on you if you participate a lot and actually likes you, hence she plays favourites. I wouldn't reccomend taking her unless mandatory

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't return assignments back for weeks. At times, she will extend the paper due or assignment due but she tells you in class the DAY THE PAPER IS DUE! doesn't tell you in advance that shes extending it so if you pulled an all-nighter to complete it, it won't matter. Will not take again and won't recommend her for others as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

talks way too much. most of the times, not even related to the course

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not an academic. Unprofessional if you disagree with anything she 'teaches'. States random things as though they are facts without support. When challenged she gets very combative. Incredibly easy course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She the best professor. She's so caring and helps her students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Agree with her opinions and you will do fine. Don't challenge her too much or she will battle to prove you wrong. That's why many people don't speak up in class. Thinks your writing and knowledge should be more than a first year class. Read the chapters and you will pass the tests. She will repeatedly bring up aboriginal and women's inequality.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, tries to prompt thought on a variety of social issues. A lot of wisdom, and heart for social issues. Two tests, after the first test you will not be retested on that material again. Some group work. If you engage and attend classes this class is a pretty easy A but will require effort.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pros: really caring, gives decent feedback, will give extensions if necessary. Cons: takes decades to return work, never updates your grades on moodle, doesn't always finish lectures Depends on you: repeats the same stories in class several times, does talk about aboriginal and feminist issues a lot, 2 exams 3 papers, participation worth A LOT

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC1125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seema is an amazing teacher! She is very kind and caring! She does not give much work, however you have to read a lot! I recommend taking her class, unless you are trying to boost your GPA. Fairly easy, but requires a lot of effort put into assignments! Overall, Seema is very understanding and fun!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seema is a very nice person, however she rarely finishes her powerpoint lecture in one class. Talks a lot, but its quite interesting. Didn't really enjoy the class because it wasnt interesting to me personally. Shes a great prof if you're into sociology!