Maria Dicenzo - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

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Maria Dicenzo - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

Professor: Maria Dicenzo

Department: English

College: Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: EN450
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my all time favourite profs. She is a tough grader and you need to participate, but if you do and go to her for extra help if you are struggling you'll do fine. Very approachable, open to help with things outside the classroom. passionate and engaging. LOVELOVELOVE

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: EN258
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken every class she teaches. Super approachable outside of class and is extremely helpful. The sweetest prof I had during my time at Laurier. Make use of her office hours and participate in class. Youll be guaranteed to do better.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: EN234
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Di Cenzo for a Shakespeare class, so I knew I was going to struggle from the beginning. I got a D- on the first test, but after making use of office hours and actually talking to her, I was getting B's. She is very passionate about Shakespeare and her students if you show that you care. She knows what she's talking about.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: EN298
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a great prof! She is easy to listen to and extremely approachable. She was even willing to help me improve my writing when I was no longer in her class. Lectures are intriguing but attendance is necessary for full comprehension and if you want a good grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is pretty passive aggressive. for example, if you leave class she will make comments about it as you're leaving. She has also called people out for their essays they were handing in in front of the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: EN234
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maria gets distracted easily. She does not allow for students to leave the classroom to go to the bathroom and she will call students out if they do. She has pop quizzes based on trick questions from the text that were graded. Attendance is not mandatory however she strongly suggests to attend all classes. Hard marker.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her classes are interesting but her grading is super tough, she openly makes fun of other classes and how collectively all of her students are not doing well. The material she picks for us to read is really interesting but you need to be careful not to write about things she has not said because even when you back it up she will mark it wrong.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: EN234
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A good teacher and although I had a good grade in her course, the experience was not pleasurable. My premise is that she cares so much about her course, she forgets to properly impact the students. Many find her unapproachable, I won't oppose. Just come to class, avoid your technology at all cost, listen and take notes. Review her comments! G'luck

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unapproachable. Condescending. Rude. Easily offended. I think she needs to realize that students use technology to learn and needs to be more open to laptops and phones. Were adults not children. Idk where her marking comes from basically if she didnt like your writing style you suffer even if you have provided everything shes asked for. AVOID

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: EN111
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great prof, she really cares about her students. Easily offended, if you want to be on your phone all of class or plan on leaving midway, don't bother coming because she'll call you out. Really good lectures, extremely informative. You won't get by without reading the novels and plays.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: EN298
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome and a major cutie.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: EN111
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader and not exactly clear what assignments are being marked on. Work hard and you'll get a good grade. You can't get by without reading the books so don't try. Really cares about her students. Introduce yourself and get on her good side! Respect her and she'll respect you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: EN111
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dicenzo was nice and knows a lot about what she is teaching. I'm not sure where the marking comes from though. Could not get a good mark on written things, no matter how often I went for help and how hard I worked. You can't get by without reading the books. Don't try to slack unless you don't want to pass! DON'T LEAVE HALFWAY THROUGH CLASS!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a quieter student I remained virtually invisible in this class and really observed Dicenzo. She is rather condescending when she speaks to students and felt rather unapproachable. However, she is passionate about the material and explains it well. She can be a tough marker at times so stay quiet, do the readings and you will survive just fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When I had DiCenzo first year, I was actually pretty scared of her. She was strict and intimidating. I've had more classes with her since and have found that she's absolutely amazing She genuinely cares about her students, she has a brilliant passion for everything she teaches, she's not afraid to clarify when needed, and she's hilarious

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: EN299
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Completely arbitrary marker. I studied extremely hard, not hard at all and then somewhere in between and received the same mark when I know for a FACT the quality was hugely different between each test/exam. If she doesn't like your writing style your mark will suffer even if you met all requirements.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: EN121
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:

I love Dicenzo! She's so small and feisty. She really knows the material and clearly explains it. She also offers great open tutorials which really helped me in my conversion from high school writing to university writing. Loved her!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: EN121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. DiCenzo was the most unapproachable professor I've ever had. Not only did she embarrass students by kicking someone out almost every lecture, but she made it very clear that she was far too good to be teaching a first year course. I felt very generalized as being a stupid first year who didn't care about what she was teaching. Not cool.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: EN450
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:

Dr. DiCenzo is BY FAR the most helpful and authentically caring university professor I've experienced at Laurier. She works harder than any student in order to help any student. Put in the work and she double it for you. I am forever indebted to her as a personal and professional inspiration.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: EN450A
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:

Professor DiCenzo is wonderful. She genuinely cares about her students and enjoys being in the class. She is extremely knowledgable and the material is really interesting. But attendance is a must. If you put in the effort, you will get a lot from the course. A lot of fun!

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