Gregory Chan - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey

Professor: Gregory Chan

Department: TBD

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult when it comes to marking and takes forever to return marked assignments. Attendance is mandatory as he does many in-class workshops that count for marks.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Chan is an excellent teacher. He cares deeply for his students and he puts in a tremendous effort to watch them succeed. His lectures are interesting and he has a passion for what hes teaching. He encourages his students to express their opinion and he is always ready to help. Teaching aside, he is a lovely and positive person to speak to.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Everything about his classes are good, but not his marking. You always think you did good but get a C. He marks too hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, He is a great professor. He lacks in his marking criteria, he marks extremely hard and marks the course like it is a 3rd or 4th year course. Prepare yourself in your assignments

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2316
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really fun and engaging professor, and he truly wants to help his students during and after class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

How he marked essays and other works was too harsh and difficult for first year university students. Very picky on small details and these small details can cost a lot of marks. Gave back papers with proper feedback but waited at least 2-3 weeks before we received them back. Overall, a nice man and is willing to discuss but hard teacher

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very hard marker. avoid him if ur an international student. he expects refined English in his papers as if this is a 4th-year English course. his classes are very boring and lots of homework and assignments.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chan outlined his class criteria before class started & stuck to none of it. His grading was harsh & he gave none of the assignments back in time for improvements. Grading was arbitrary and made no sense. He didn't mark or even look at blog posts til semester was over. Wouldn't recommend him. Way better profs out there.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Found this class relatively difficult, only a few major assignments but they will certainly define your grade. Criteria for the essays were clear and understandable but definitley a lot for a basic first year English class. You will have to work hard and take advantage of office hours if you want a good grade. Very hard marker.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Personally found the class very difficult and that is coming from someone who understands english subjects quite well. Feedback was weak so I never understood why I did not do well on things. Things were weighed extremely heavy; that made the class quite stressful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good and easy prof! Takes out time to critique each paper thoroughly and gives helpful feedback. Definitely recommend him!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For an Eng1100 class i think he marks with pretty high expectations. Greg tries to help out where he can and is very easy to approach. But he gave us feedback for the 1st paper after we handed in a 2nd one.. how can he expect us to improve without the feedback. After handing in a paper he gives us tips that would benefit if given BEFORE due date

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Greg's class is interactive and you learn a lot. he provides great feedback but is an extremely tough grader. He expects you write refined English in his assignments. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As a first year student I was intimidated by university English courses. Gregory Chan is a great prof who gave me excellent feedback which has helped me improve my writing significantly. Be sure to show participation in his class- it wont go unnoticed. Also, be sure to go to his office hours for extra help, it pays off in the end.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greg is a tough grader for a first year class. Didn't like how he didn't hand back feedback on the first project before the second was due. How are we to know where to improve? He also cancelled 3 x 3 hour classes this semester. He's a great guy but wouldn't take his class again for these reasons.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Only one big paper and a shorter in-class essay (he says he doesn't like final exam essays). Sometimes we didn't even have a physical class, just do an assignment on our own and hand it in to his office. Be sure to check your email in his class!! He's a fave :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He made me a better writer and better student overall. Go see Greg during office hours for extra help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3345
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The essay and paragraphs were scrutinized, which was excellent feedback. His lectures were neat and organized and easy to follow. Even when I didnt finish or did the readings of the week, I wouldnt feel lost during the lectures. He is very approachable when it comes to homework and assignments. I would definitely take a course with him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good guy and tries to help you. His feedback is very detail. The mark is reasonable. ENGL is not a easy class. I worked hard and spent a lot of time to write essays since English is my second language.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I felt lucky to have this great professor. His lecture is very clear and well organized. From the interesting readings and writing assignments, I got not only the improvement of English but also the spirital growth. Thank you!