Albert Braz - University of Alberta

Professor: Albert Braz

Department: TBD

College: University of Alberta

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students. His lectures completely rely on class participation so if no one participates in your class, it'll be the most boring and awkward hour of your life. He gives clear feedback for all papers and is happy to provide extensions. There is a lot of reading involved. Take note of ALL quotes he mentions in class for the midterm.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Braz is genuinely considerate of his students and is willing to give feedback. He really enjoys playing the devil's advocate during class discussions, but also encourages students speak up and participate!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLIT243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Braz is very caring, well-prepared, and insightful. There were several readings for this course but the majority of them were interesting. He encourages participation and discussion. Fair marker, but needs more clarity in regards to assignment expectations. Gave topics that would be on exams too. I would definitely take his class again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class, you didn't need to participate in class, but those who wish can have discussions. I skipped a lot of classes, and still got a B+, so a pretty easy class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Braz is wonderful. His classes are discussion based, and it's essential to read the assigned texts beforehand. Read the texts quickly; sometimes discussions can cover a large passages from sections of the texts. The midterm and final have essay and written response sections. The handbook is required, though not referenced extensively.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DID NOT LIKE THIS CLASS. Worst english experience where every student received the same unhelpful criticisms. Marked down on subjective works for using a writing style that made sense to every other prof except this one. Although I'm not, If you're ESL, avoid this prof if possible. He will downgrade you more for grammar than content.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and really knows what he is teaching. However, I do not reccomend him to second language speakers or people who struggle in english in general. He is a super tough marker and I feel like he forgot that he is only teaching a first year english.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Unclear on the grades you receive in class, first essay I got back had a bunch of notes on it, but no mark. There are sometimes unannounced assignments in class, and random attendance checks, so make sure to go to the lectures. Read the novels Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood and The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL376
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Braz's lectures were very wandering and confusing. That said, I loved all the material we read, and he was very willing to help if you attended his office hours. Speak up in class, he likes people who participate. Nice guy, even if he wasn't the best English professor I've ever had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

At first Albert's lectures seemed dry but he really is very smart, funny and a great prof !

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH123
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Braz is a great guy he really is however in his class it feels like his opinion is the only right one so, often I was afraid to speak up. But he is really helpful when you go afterclass or email him questions. Also it's quite easy to get a B if you just read the books and understand them. Not mandatory to go to class- we just discussed the texts

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG123
• 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:

One of my favourite profs of the semester. His expectations were clear. I had questions about each paper, he was happy to answer them all. He has made me enjoy english. I would definitely take this prof again if given the opportunity.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL483
• 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:

Dr. Braz's courses aren't the easiest, but they are the most rewarding. His expectations are crystal clear and he rewards hard work and creativity. Do speak up in class and don't be afraid to ask questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CN374
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a strict marker and the course is very vast and he makes really tough Question papers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL125
• 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:

Offers many interesting perspectives to the subject - always encouraging of discussion and rarely shoots your ideas down. He dealt with delicate topics very tactfully. Also has a lovely (Portuguese?) speaking accent.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL125
• 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:

Really didn't like this prof. or this course. The readings were very dry and I had a very though time understanding what he wanted from papers. Very picky in his marking. I now hate english class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLIT308
• 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:

Braz is a great guy! He welcomes everyone's opinions and seems genuinly interested in what his students have to say. Always willing to help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLIT300L
• 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:

I did not like this prof very much, I had a hard time figuring out what he wanted and he was WAY too nit-picky.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he is a very hard marker, this class is worth taking. If the class isn't very involved in discussions, it can be a little dry, but the readings are excellent. I have a new apprecation for aboriginal literature after taking this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Makes class very enjoyable. As long as you read the texts and attend class, you should do quite well in this course.