Lynn Crosbie - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Professor: Lynn Crosbie

Department: TBD

College: University of Toronto - St. George Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Crosbie is tough but fair. I really thought it was unfair that she wouldn't date me, even though I have a thing for older ladies. I learned the word "interpellate"!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG353
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is simply the best prof! I miss her dearly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG354Y1Y
• 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:

Professor Crosbie is actually the greatest professor in the English Department. I had ZERO interest in poetry prior to taking the class, although, she managed to keep my attention throughout the year (which is remarkable in itself). She is a fantastic poet, caring person and an all around asset to the University of Toronto. Flippy out!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• 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:

Prof.Crosbie is seriously interested in her student's success if they themselves are serious about it. She is trying to interrupt the stale academic writing and introduce students to critical writing that bleeds into art. In terms of the poetry aspect of the course that was one of the funnest moments in the class. Great class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Crosbie creates a class based on intellectual curiosity and creative output. A tough and frank critic, requires resiliency but will make you a stronger writer and academic. There is great return that demands great input. "Storms for the bold, and anguish for the mild".

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely prone to sudden mood swings, downright rude on a daily basis. Funny if you're not the target of her joke. Emphasis on writing poetry more than studying it. Very confusing. Do not disagree with her, does not appreciate deviating opinions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are a sensitive OR argumentative person, do NOT take her class, she WILL tear you a new one. Otherwise: great poet, encourages wonderful class discussions and !!!creative writing, a very funny person and obviously quite caring. However, clearly has favourites. EXTREMELY disorganized, very artsy persona. BE RESPECTFUL if you take her course.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG353
• 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:

Crosbie is a very intelligent and dedicated person, but she should not be teaching undergraduate students. She is extremely volatile, often unpleasant, and very difficult to follow. She does make herself available to talk outside of class, so if you do take a course with her, make sure you take advantage of that.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. If you give her respect and take her class seriously, you will be rewarded. Also expect to meet a lot of people by bonding over her classes. She is one of the most intelligent professors and one of the greatest authors I've had the pleasure of studying under.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Crosbie is one of the best English professor's I've ever had. Yeah she's saber-tongued but she's also very reasonable and compassionate. You will learn so so much from her if you work hard and roll with her lack of structure.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG354Y1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I went into the course getting excitied about learning about Canadian Poetry, but sadly things didn't turn out well. I have never had a problem with a professor before but I do not like her teaching style. She marked very hard on my papers, and it doesn't seem that she is organized . I would not recommend taking any classes with her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I began class fearing moodiness due to comments I read here. I got to know her & found she's a very genuine caring person, sarcastic sense of humor, & values participation & creativity. No bs: doesn't tolerate lateness, skipping class, & rudeness. She wants class to be an interesting & creative environment & provide a different learning experience.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Worst course I've ever taken, worst prof I've ever had. Total waste of time, I regret staying in the course. Her moods are insane, she didn't give clear assignment outlines and then marked really hard, lost the presentation sign-up sheet and didn't bother mentioning it, and canceled class a number of times without prior notice.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

"She cares about her students and their opinions." Maybe when they agree with hers: she was so disrespectful and rude to me JUST for my opinion (she disagreed)--I was not disrupting the class or insulting anyone. If you are sensitive, do not take this class. She can be very insulting and turn on you in an instant. Beware of migraines.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• 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:

Last year, she was my only good prof. I think she's amazing. She cares about her students and their opinions: a rarity at the hell that is U of T. When she lectures, she has great points and questions to ask. Mostly though, I loved the environment she created in the class: like we were all in it togheter. But yes, beware bad moods!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doc Crosbie was the best teacher i have ever had. she makes the class a complete interactive learning envronment, often taking what one student says in one class and developing it in the next class. No BS in her class! She can be tempermental and a bit crazy, but c'mon, she wrote Paul's Case! Amazingly helpful for anybody wanting to be a writer.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• 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:

Prof. Crosbie is smart and knows her stuff: you can learn a lot from her, and I don't regret taking her class. BUT: way too much groupwork, many classes cancelled, useless field trips, very slow marker, difficult exams, she's not discreet when it comes to reprimands, and beware bad moods!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's definitely cool and unconventional but assignments, discussions, and lectures tend to be on the vague side. She likes a lot of class participation so that tends to exclude the quieter folk. Interesting and groovy but also unfocused and sometimes difficult to follow.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MISCENG
• 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:

Crosbie is the best professor I have ever had. She is thoroughly brilliant and runs a tight ship. Her lectures are pointed, exacting and responsive. Do your work and you're guaranteed to have the most rewarding experience. Take any courses she teaches.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Crosbie seems like she would be cool to hang out with. As a professor she's unconventional, which is good- most of the time. The class can be a bit cracked out at times though.