Ruth Panofsky - Ryerson University

Professor: Ruth Panofsky
Department: English
College: Ryerson University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENG710
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Panofsky taught me for ENG110 and then I had her again in my final year for ENG710. There were only 7 people in the class but it was SO enlightening. I really enjoyed getting to talk to her every class, so it was easy to participate. You have to show up to every class to succeed, and you really need to SHOW what you've learned. Easy A for me!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Firstly, I participated in every lecture and attended very lecture yet the TA gave me a 6/10 when I brought it up she didnt answer. Ruth is also very rude. She is a great explainer Ill give her that. But she is very rude. I wouldnt take this class again. But you will not fail if you do.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Definitely pay attention to class and actually read the work if you want to get a good mark in the class. They pay attention to structure and clear writing so if possible start your work (essay) early to make sure you are as clear as possible.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Panofsky was the most boring professor I have ever encountered, and did not seem enthusiastic about her lectures in the slightest. I did most of the classwork without even watching her lectures, and still did well.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The prof was dreadful she graded our exams but never marked any of our other work so we had no idea what her standards were. Turns out they are very high and unreasonable. Didn't even post feedback with the exam mark. Very lazy, had a 'guest lecturer' one week where she linked a youtube video bc she didn't make a lecture herself.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was the worst professor I had at Ryerson. No compassion whatsoever. I believe she may be allergic to students from how she tried to distance herself from having as little interaction as possible with us. Extremely hard marker for the exam gave us less than 48 hours to submit. Just do yourself a favour and take this class with another prof.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great choice of poems, short stories, and novel. This is an English class, so it's of course reading and writing heavy. I assure you, most bad reviews come from people forced to take this class who have no interest in it. You will enjoy it. There is a great selection of literature and she is rather fair and gracious.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Her class was awful!! She expected way too much from you and her assignments were awful. One of the worst profs I've ever had. It's clear she doesn't actually care about certain people's learning styles. The TA's for her class were lovely though. But I'd never recommend this class or this professor to anyone.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Literature across borders Professor Panofsky, class was well put together & very insightful. The atmosphere created was comfortable & ur comments, participation was taken respectfully. Just showing up, taking notes made all the difference, the exam, assignment & quizzes covered all the main points the professor discusses nothing comes unexpected.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I attended one lecture throughout the whole semester. She posts her slides online so I would just take notes on those (the lectures were dry). The TA marks everything so the course was mainly dependent on the tutorials so if you show up to those you're pretty much good. Readings weren't that heavy, marking depends on your TA.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She isnt too bad, but her TA was not good. If you really love poetry and short stories, you will love this class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
just no. dont do it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Panofsky's lectures are rather dry, to say the least. She is not very engaging with the content and the students. Although, the chosen works we read in class were very interesting - I'll give her that. Panofsky is a tough grader - the TA's as well.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Panofsky is not as bad as people make her seem to be! If you attend all the lectures and do the readings (which are not long/difficult) achieving a good/decent mark will not be hard. Her tests and assignments are pretty straightforward.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It's hard to tell with the marking since she only marked my exam, she really knows her stuff and though she repeats things, I think she does it so people who didn't understand what she said the first time would. I have talked with her once or twice and she was nice, though she doesn't like it when people are late, she is fair and understandable.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Panofsky is passionate about literature and inspires her students to participate during class lectures. I found the tutorials prepared me for the lecture. The course itself isn't difficult. Go to the tutorials and read the assigned poems and short stories and it won't be difficult to get a good grade.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ruth Panofsky was an alright teacher, her lectures are important to attend and take note of the terms discussed, but good luck, as the prof talks very slowly making for a gruelling 2 hours of lecture. The course is called Literatures Across Borders but the vast majority of the course is focused on Canadian works, apart from Hamlet... original.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great lecturer, intelligent, and so passionate about the subject matter. The comments on this are too harsh and from students who didnt do well in her class and just want to complain. She makes you work hard for your grade, but not any more than in other challenging classes. Do you readings and you will be fine. Also, she is super accomplished.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I want to say this in the least rude way possible, but Panofsky is a terrible prof. Wastes time by showing pictures on Google and taught a first-year class as though we were first graders. The class was literatures across borders and we only read works by Canadian authors (except for Hamlet).
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ENG110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ruth is a respected prof. The final exam was super easy, I just used the textbook for practice for the final exam. Overall, if you like reading and learning new things about literature, then this course is a real gem.
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