Cynthea Masson - Vancouver Island University

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Cynthea Masson - Vancouver Island University

Professor: Cynthea Masson

Department: English

College: Vancouver Island University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love her! So happy I got professor Masson as my teacher for my first English course at VIU. She is super helpful and she really cares about her students. My English has improved tremendously because of her. You are lucky if you get her as a teacher. Highly recommend to attend her office hours even if you think you are a good writer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class was a whirlwind. Cyn is very friendly and kind, but don't underestimate her; she is tough, and her marking is ruthless. I became a better writer thanks to her, but it was not easy. I appreciated her class because it was entertaining and informative. Though it was online, the class felt cohesive and interactive, and Cynthea was accessible

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of work but explains everything thoroughly and clearly. Very kind and understanding and doesnt speak down to students. I would definitely recommend her! Shes also very funny and talks about animal crossing a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Literally just the worst. I love English, and its always been my strongest subject. Masson has made me loathe it. Shes unfair, her expectations are ridiculous, and shes just outright rude. Avoid at all costs, you will regret taking this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea is the best of the best. If you want to learn how to write extremely well, hers is the class to take. I learned so much just from watching her give us all feedback on our writing. She knows her stuff cold, is happy to help everyone, and is genuinely happy when we do well. She is super organized and clear about the assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG340
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing class, amazing prof. Cynthea's passion for medieval literature will turn you into a Chaucer fan. Keep up with the readings, follow her detailed instructions for assignments, and confidently stumble your way through the first 12 lines of the General Prologue if you want to do well! I can't recommend this class enough! :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think that she was a great prof. She know what she wants and expects nothing less. I like how orginized her class was every day of the class was outlined in the course outline. In order to do well in this couse you do need to show up and participate. Overall if you understad what she is expecting you will do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea is an amazing prof. Whoever has been giving her bad ratings either dont read instructions or show progression. If you dont understand something, she will explain it to you. Her instructions are straight-forward and logical. Shes incredibly engaging and amazing. Cynthea is an intellectual and anybody would be lucky to learn from her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG204
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Out of my 2 years at VIU, Cynthea is the most unreasonable and inconsiderate professors Ive ever had. She chooses favourites based on those who suck up to her, and if you are not one of those students she will grade you accordingly. Her expectations were unclear and impossible to meet, and she was rude to students who reached out. Stay away.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof, really serious with the lecture, need to be prepared for every class, lots of homework with assigned readings. Helpful if you asked, book appointments with the prof will boost your grade and learn more from feedback.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I never enjoyed English much until Cyntheas class. ENGL 115 is a technical writing course and Cynthea really focuses on the technical aspects of writing. She is a tough but fair marker. Her class is reasonably challenging, and if you put in the effort, you will get great feedback. I wish I could take more classes with Cynthea.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG115
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:

Nope

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cynthea has left a sour taste in my mouth toward English. The course I've taken with her is English 115. It is an introduction to university writing. For Cynthea, however, the course seens to be "Introduction to writing specifically in her class." I was not taught essay techniques that would prove useful in other courses. I don't suggest this prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I have ever taken, went form straight A's to D's in this class. Do yourself a favor and avoid this prof at all costs, especially if you want to pass your English class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG115ENG204
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are no enough words to describe this amazing prof. People told me she is bias when it comes to international students, but I felt happy in her class. Easy A if you follow instructions precisely. She works hard to make sure her students understand the course material. My advice, you'll benefit from her course. Awesome prof. Good luck :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Now, I am extremelty good at detecting dangling or misplaced modifiers, subordinating adjective clause comma violations, and comma splices as a result of poorly utilized coordinating conjunctions. Cynthea is very intellectual, strict, experienced, personable, and importantly, very serious and passionate about her craft. You will appreciate her.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very specific and I believe her teaching methods are strict to ensure future success. However, this is a first year english class and the expectation were higher than they should be in my personal opinion. I am a high achieving student and in comparison with friends in other sections I am receiving the lowest grades. I will avoid in future.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL204
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:

She was the worst instructor I've ever had, and most likely will ever have, in university. She plays favourites in class, and she is very strict when it comes to EVERYTHING. Avoid her at all costs, unless you want to put a lot of effort into something and get a poor grade back for it. Worst. Class. Ever. I couldn't finish the semester fast enough.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG204
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a 4.0 student and in my opinion she is a bad teacher, don't take her courses if you don't have to...

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENG204
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE WITH HER. she is a hard marker. she made the course more difficult by her strict rules. If you do not understand any thing basically this is your problem and she wont help you as much as you wish. also, she does not accept any opinion, only her's are right...!!

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