Peter Babiak - Langara College

Professor: Peter Babiak

Department: TBD

College: Langara College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1127
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter used great material and topics to examine in his class. He is a bit intimidating but I highly encourage his office hours as he gives great advice. Although he says it is not a grammar course, he focusses on grammar and marks grammatical mistakes heavily. His work was bearable but he was a very tough marker. Make sure not to procrastinate!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1127
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Toughest grader but the best instructor you can find at the English Department of Langara. Go see him to ask questions. without it, I must have failed the course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not clear in what he expects. Quit unorganized in general. Course has textbooks, which you are expected to read on your own. He talks a lot with no clear goal. Many of us students concluded that this should be an online course. Overall, not a pleasent experience. I did fine because I enjoy the material, but many others did not becaseu of the above.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1125
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although Peter is very nice outside of class, he is quite an intimidating professor during lectures. Nobody in the class really understood the material but he did warn us in the beginning that this class was not a GPA booster. There are two quizzes, one midterm, one group project, one individual project, and a final. Peter appreciates creativity.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1127
• 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:

I felt like he is very disorganized and unclear with his instruction, but his lectures are quite fun. He appears grumpy and unapproachable, but he is actually quite nice when you do go to see him for questions. He is a very tough marker and I would only recommend him if you want a challenge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Many homework, true, but many inspiring lectures, too. He could teach everywhere: Babiak is one of the best English professors in British Columbia, believe me. He knows what he is talking about: choose his courses with no fear. Worth it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best English teacher I have ever had. I improved my writing more in this course than I had in probably all of my years previously. He chooses material that makes students think, and pushes everyone to do so. That said, it is not an easy class for people looking to coast. You will learn more in this class than others, but you must put in effort.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1100
• 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:

I was dreading having to take a literature course because I expected it to be boring... Peter actually made this class interesting & relevant & I surprisingly enjoyed it. He is a tough grader, but his instructions are clear so if you follow them you will do well. Take advantage of his office hours as he is happy to help students who are struggling.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2100
• 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:

Peter is an excellent english professor. He may seem daunting, but he is knowledgeable and extremely caring about his students. It is clear he wants his students to see his students succeed, both in this course and in life. He is always available for his students and he is truly a remarkable professor. I highly recommend Peter as an instructor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG1130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is an amazing prof, not sure why his ratings aren't good. He makes his criteria very clear from day one and is extremely helpful if you need help with your writing. Would definitely take another English class with Peter!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Peter is a serious prof who tries to help his students pass the course. Whether or not the student does good or not is up to the student. Go see him if you have any questions and he'll definitely try to help. Although he is intimidating because of how direct he is, as long as he understands how you word your question, you'll get helpful answers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2233
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is really there to better your writing and make you think about literature metaphorically, literally and philosophically. He can be a hard marker, but if you edit your work and work on it a week prior you should be fine, I did my hw the night before so. Really nice and funny, participate aswell it's 10 percent of your grade!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great and very interesting lectures but can get off topic at times. Lots of reading and lots of notes to take but he posts everything online for you as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is very disorganized but his lectures were quite interesting. Get ready to do a lot of work but learn a lot! Peter is very understanding and approachable and teaches with passion and authority.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Peter knows his stuff and is super helpful. can be intimidating and uses mylangara and the dreaded "file" instead of d2l, this abomination is super long, confusing and gross. But peter is awesome in every other way. he fostered a new appreciation for art, poetry and film in me

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1127
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult grader on essays but he gives some room to make up for it with participation marks and grammar quizzes. He has a lot of office hours and really helps improve your writing. You really learn how to improve your writing but you definitely have to work for it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLI1127
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Disorganized, does not know how to use a computer. Lectures can be interesting but again, disorganized and unstructured. He also assigns waaaayy too much homework. Group projects, essays, weekly homework, "creative projects". Way too much Pete...

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed his class even though it was 8:30 on Monday during the summer. You can tell he's really smart and sometimes can be intimidating, but use his office hours to your advantage. Very understanding and respectful, but a tough marker. Never worked so hard for a B+.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG1130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peter is very talented. I took my first year english course with him and I Learned how to critically analyze text. Although his notes are messy and unorganized, his in-class speeches and lectures are important and crucial to understanding and learning. He engages with students, and his teaching style is purely based on student's weaknesses.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1100
• 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:

Peter is a good professor at teaching. But if you want a good grade without effort, he might not be the best choice. If you are willing to learn, improve or challenge yourself, you will enjoy his classes. Make the best of use of his office hours. BTW, his handwriting is challenging to read, but he will help you define your weaknesses.