Susan Spearey - Brock University

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Susan Spearey - Brock University

Professor: Susan Spearey

Department: English

College: Brock University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: 3V91
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She can be lecture heavy in first and second year courses, wanting to teach her students how to discuss the texts, which comes in handy in upper year seminars. There is no other prof that will put so much time and energy into her students. If you are passionate, open and want to learn, you will do well and get so much out of her classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL4P71
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is amazing professor! Super passionate in her field, always willing to help students out, goes above and beyond with feedback, and is really approachable. Just make sure you really put effort into doing the readings. Definitely a real gem, take her class! I can definitely say I Learned a lot from her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENGL4P71
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Speary is an amazing professor. She is passionate about the students and the work that we do. Her focus on pedagogy and how we learn has an emphasis in every class and she strives to get the best out of students. She is supportive, friendly, and approachable. If you have the chance, take her courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P53
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spearey is a phenomenal professor. She really cares about her students, their wellbeing, and their success, and she's also extremely passionate/knowledgable about the material she teaches. However, her lecturing is too fast, she doesn't post her slides, and you have to read A LOT and participate every week to get a good mark. Still, great lady

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, would not have passed this class without my TA. Thanks Shannon. Spearey is such a dry prof, who makes no sense 90 percent of the time. The readings were interesting and so were the seminars, but lectures are not worth it. She doesn't sway from the 200+ slides she has prepped for the lecture and will make you want to nap after. Good luck.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG1F97
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are painful to get through, genuinely. And I essay topics are a joke. Dont take this course if you enjoy reading and like English, it will ruin it for you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG1F97
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Must do the readings every week to understand lectures. Readings are interesting but the Lectures can go on and on and get really boring. Profressor really likes to talk a lot. Though she is good at engaging the audience through class discussions. She doesn't post any of her powerpoint slides online and she is quick through the slides in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P53
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can drag on occasionally however the content and its' historical context is very interesting. Very fair marking papers and presentations, seminar is very enjoyable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 1F95
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A lovely professor. Rather uninteresting subject matter, but she engages her students well. I would not recommend taking ENGL1F95, not because of her, but because of how boring the subject matter is. Easy to get a good mark, so for non-English majors this is for you, but if you are serious about literature, avoid this course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P53
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She can be a bit of a talker but Susan is honestly one of the most passionate professors I've ever had at brock. she is so understanding and caring, and although you definitely have to read in her classes, I found her to be a really easy marker

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P56
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:

Taking a class with Professor Spearey was like a breath of fresh air. She actually enjoys the material she lectures on and it's evident in her classes. She was really easy to talk to and was a very fair marker. If you do something well, she will praise you instead of just focusing on the negative. I would definitely recommend one of her classes!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
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:

Professor Spearey is great! I can see how her lectures would be hard to follow without power point slides, but who she used them it was easy follow and take notes. I loved the course material, especially the poems. She's very passionate and nice. The exam wasn't hard if you took good notes and went to class. overall it was great class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGL4P41
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 came here specifically to rate Spearey. She is one of the BEST profs I have ever had. She is a rare prof who is invested in her students' learning. Her classes are student directed and incredibly thought provoking. She is approachable and willing to spend as much time as possible providing guidance. Amazing woman and exceptional teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In my opinion, Spearey is not a good professor. She only speaks to the front section of the class and is not clear. Reading choices are okay, but the marking is much too hard for a first year class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
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:

For a non english major this course was extremely difficult as i was not taught how to write a "university english paper" because they were way different in high school! We were just expected to know! rambles on in lecture and not all the poems or readings get covered. I had a very frustrating time in this course.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First year exam questions were intended for Graduate students:eg agency and empowerment. Books: BELOVED for first year??! Rambles on in lecture with no understanding of sutden'ts level of understanding.agitated and moody.too many poems on syllabus that she doesn't cover in lecture.weird essay policy:have to write on 2novels!! teaches **** novels

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P53
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:

Professor Spearey is helpful and passionate. I like how she wants the course to be "student directed". I've never gotten so into course readings as I did for this course. Incredible material, and she is a great professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGL1F97
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:

This professor made me want to give University another try! I was on the fence about the sham that is education when I first took her class and she restored my faith in teachers.I thank Goddess that she was my prof when I reentered the post secondary school system!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENGL2P53
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Spearey is an AMAZING professor!! I wish I could have taken more courses with her. She is very involved and loves what she does. She went above and beyond if I needed to see her for extra help. If you show interest in your work, your grades reflect that. I would recommend her to everyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL4P70
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:

Spearey is a great professor!! She expects a lot of work from her students but rewards you for your effort. If you ever struggle, go see her for office hours and she is always willing to spend as much time as it takes to help you out. Spearey's classes are the ones that remind you why you are in university, intellectually stimulating!!

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