Barbara Seeber - Brock University

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Barbara Seeber - Brock University

Professor: Barbara Seeber

Department: English

College: Brock University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG1F91
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Seeber twice, and I don't know what some people are talking about because I got a 99 in her first year midterm which is virtually unheard of in ENGL courses. She definitely grades fairly and if you put in the work you'll get a good grade. She is passionate about her era, and no, she doesn't want you reading coles notes; do the readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F91
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very good prof, Dr. Seeber knows a TON about literature and gives good (if dense) lectures. You will need to do a lot of reading and take good notes to pass this course, so if you dont put in the effort it will show in your grade. However if you are struggling she will happily help you get where you need to be.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: 1F91
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seeber was an excellent prof. Had her for an 8am and she made lecture enjoyable and a class which I looked forward to attending. Her exam was very fair as she outlined exactly what she looked for in each section. The difficulty of the papers is evened out by the seminar and exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL4V30
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Seeber in my 3rd (18th Century Novel) and 4th years (Jane Austen), and I thought she was great! She's really knowledgeable and open to her students' input. She grades fairly but you're going to have to work hard for an A. She's a good lecturer - take lots of notes! Tristram Shandy is DENSE (like wow) but her enthusiasm makes it bearable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F91
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A pretty enjoyable class, not a fan of the material and I wish more content was accessible online.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F91
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She discourages reading the bios of the authors, because you might come to some too direct assumptions. Do it. Read the authors' bio, before the assigned reading. This is advice, a sincere one, and not bitterness for her failing me. Lool

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL3P40
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Seeber is the nicest person you will ever meet! She is VERY caring, but also an EXTREMELY hard marker. Nothing you do will please her unless you want to be a master's student. Her lectures are AMAZING. However, beware of how much she expects from students. She expects way too much from her students and they can never live up to her standards.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 1F91
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Passionate about the subject matter, definitely a talented lecturer. Hilarious at dealing with in-class texters. HOWEVER, do not think that you're going to get a good mark. The highest mark that Ive heard of was a low eighty. At least a third of the class failed the mid-term exam, which she prepared us by saying it would be the "easiest exam ever"

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F91
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am currently enrolled in Professor Seeber's English Literature: Tradition and Innovation class. I'm not going to lie at first it was tough, but you get the hang of it, her lectures are EXTREMELY interesting and her passion shows through her explanation of the material. She is also lovely & very approachable! 100% RECOMMEND if ur a fan of English.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL3P40
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So kind, and will always help you when you need it. Her lectures are amazing because shes so passionate about her work its amazing to watch. Lots of essay work but its an english class so thats normal. Shes a very attentive listener so when you talk in lecture or seminar shes 100% focused on you its great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F91
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Another one of those professors who over-rates what she's teaching and when she speaks she goes all over the place. Also, everyone pretends that they completely understand Middle English because the professor expects us to, but this course is about learning to understand English, including Middle English! This is really more of a history class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P26
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:

If your writing does not agree with her ideas you will not do well in this class. Creativity is not encouraged, it is stifled. Do not take any of her courses if you intend to use your own mind to disect works rather than regurgitating her words.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P26
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:

Absolutely loved having her as a prof. By far one of the best. The subject material bored me but she always managed to make it come to life. She is a great speaker and great lecturer. I would highly recommend taking any one of her courses, no matter the subject area.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL3P40
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor, she is very enthusiastic about her subject area and her enthusiasm makes lectures and books like Tristram Shandy less of a headache. Very welcoming to discussion in her lectures, she loves when students jump in to share an idea! She has a very friendly, warm personality. Very approachable

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGLP31
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She seems to think that every nursery rhyme and three line poem (if over 300 years old) warrants a 5000 word essay. She described the movie "The Naked Gun" as pathetic compared to something like Swift's unfunny and lame political satire "Gulliver's Travels". How can I even respond to that drivel? Next prof!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL4V30
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:

Couldn't ask for a finer professor. Awesome Austen scholar.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P31
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:

Seeber is an excellent professor. Her ideas are intellectually stimulating but she makes sure that everyone understands her discussions. Very down to earth person, always willing to help out and offer encouraging advice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGLVARI
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:

this woman has no idea what it means to debate a topic. i really hope she learns that debate sparks creativity and further intrigue in students who might not participate all that much. her non-confrontational style frustrated the hell out of me! a difference of opinion and interpretation is healthy and should be nurtured, not prohibited!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL3P40
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:

Professor Seeber's classes are information packed and you really have to work, but she makes everyone feel intelligent in the subject area and makes an effort to ensure that every student understands all important concepts in the class. She is very easy to approach for help, and I would definately reccommend her classes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a wonderful professor, even better if you get her as a seminar leader. =)

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