Stephen Powell - University of Guelph

Professor: Stephen Powell

Department: TBD

College: University of Guelph

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall awful prof who left all the work to is inadequate TA's. Wrote 5 argument papers, each marked by a different TA, all with inconsistent comments. Example: 2 TA's said use novels win quotations, 3 said use in italics.... Also refuses regrades because he believes they are pity marks given out to whoever can make the TA's or him feel bad.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3560
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The course load is heavy and attendance is mandatory, there are marked quizzes/written assignments given out every class. The lectures were at times interesting, but more often than not he would chat with the class or go off topic. I wouldn't personally take him again because I had to work really hard for a mediocre grade. Exams were fair enough.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3560
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As mentioned below me, his course load is quite intense, not just in Old English. The readings, constant quizzes, and essays can become quite a chore, but they aren't impossible. His lecture material is trivial, as he honestly just enjoys rambling and creating discussion. Despite all this, his exams are fair for the most part, but thats it really.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3280
• 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:

Dr. Powell as a person seems okay, but Old English is an impossibly hard class that I would not recommend for the smartest people to take. The work load is absolutely ridiculous and takes all your time from your other classes. Every day there is either homework, tests, or quizzes so you have to show up. He expects way too much from his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's actually so funny, I love this guy. I would take another class just to have him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The quality of your writing is irrelevant, if he doesn't agree with your point of view, (political or otherwise), you won't get a good mark.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 2130
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He speaks in codes a lot but if you listen carefully he is actually super helpful. He loves when students go to his office hours and is not afraid to tell you how to improve.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• 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:

He is very passionate and has an amazing ability to bring a class discussion full circle and relate it to the text. I was captivated every class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MANY
• 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:

Legendary.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3570
• 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: N/A

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had! He is a wonderful speaker who is both passionate about his subject and teaching! I always learn in his classes. He is a fair marker, but you have to stay on your toes or else your marks might go down.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG1080
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I was spoiled by the quality of his teaching. I haven't had a prof yet that was as interesting or hilarious as Powell. I could see how someone could dislike his personality, though. Assignments are very clearly organized (something I haven't found with other English profs). He has his TAs marking hard but fair.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3570
• 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:

I graduated three years ago and am still studying Chaucer in my spare time, just for fun, because of how much I enjoyed Powell's class. I took Chaucer and Old English with him in the same semester.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3080
• 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: N/A

Comment:

At first I was annoyed at how slowly he talks, but it turns out that this is NECESSARY. Seriously, pay attention. Besides that... he's a nice guy who likes to encourage discussion and who is eager to help! 4/5!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3560
• 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:

Wow!! What an amazing Professor! He keeps his lectures light and full of discussion, and encourages different points of view. He is a tough marker but if you're a serious student, it shouldn't be a problem. He is approachable and more than happy to help! This is my second class with him and I'm signed up for two more! Take his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3YEA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The most recent 3 raves are clearly written by Powell himself. Pathetic. Don't get me started on why he blows.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1080
• 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:

Amazing prof! Very helpful and makes his expectations known. Although he is a tough marker, he offers constructive criticism in order to help you to do your best. I am seriously considering taking more classes with him in the future!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1080
• 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: N/A

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER! I absolutely love Dr. Powell. He is so understanding and loves his students. Love his sense of humor and want to take more of his classes. Doesn't feel like a lecture in class. Read the poems and stories for the exams though! He is a very fair marker

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1080
• 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:

Well spoken, hilarious prof! I had him for my first ENGL. class at the university and I loved it! He is very interesting in lecture/discussion. I felt like I had learned a lot after every class. He outlines his expectations for papers and exams clearly. Loved him, can't wait to take another class with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He tries too hard to be cool and funny, and its not working, when he should be trying to teach. This is an important required course and I feel I learned nothing. A sad man.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG1080
• 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: N/A

Comment:

His class was a nice introduction to my first English course! Loved attending every class because there was always casual and intelligent discussion, as well as constant middle-aged quips and dry humour from the proff. I am definitely excitedly looking forward to taking more English courses just because he's teaching them!