Ann Travers - Simon Fraser University

Professor: Ann Travers
Department: Sociology
College: Simon Fraser University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SA150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Travers was my very first professor back from my SFU days and it's only in hindsight that i can reflect on how much brainwashing there was? Rather than focusing on sociology we were literally told a million times over that there are no biological differences between women + men in sports, which is obviously untrue and is harmful to women+girls
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SA337
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Travers is passionate, knowledgable and considerate towards their students. They are always available to meet during any time, however, they expect you to read a heavy amount of material each week and lectures are all conversation based rather than notes.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SA358
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the hardest classes I've taken, but also one of the easiest. Was tough to get a grasp of the philosophies, but the knowledge never left me once I felt the wheels turning. Txtbooks gave fresh perspectives. Take time to UNDERSTAND the material and you will do great. Don't take the classwork for granted. Exam easy if you know material well
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SA150
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Textbook readings you can skim, just be able to expand on learning objectives, weekly discussions were graded very harshly, two papers were graded fairly, final exam was fair. Really depends on your TA, not much communication with TA throughout semester and was a tough grader for weekly discussions, easier distance ed electives include educ classes
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SA358
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
On-line. Never seen/heard from Prof. Course was designed/presented on-line by Dr. Dergousoff. On-line confusing, so many different forms to manage btw slides, 4 different discussion groups, 3 different books etc. modules byzantine and bizarre small format writings. You have to pretend to write a "dialogue" etc. Total life sucking waste. No joy.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SA150
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Taking this course online we had little to no communication with the actual professor. All of our communication was with the TM, Anna Maslouskaya. She was wonderful, very helpful, very responsive whenever we had a question. Most of the work involves keeping up with weekly forum discussions for participation marks, I highly recommend doing these!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SA360
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great prof, knowledgable and enthusiastic. Seminars cut between lecture and group discussion. Assignments tailored to student strengths. Really cares about their students.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SA360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ann was a very intelligent prof however a very difficult marker. Be prepared to do all of the readings and understand each concept that is brought up. There are no participation or attendance marks. Marks were given into three areas (two exams and one project) which left little room for error. This class was special topics of children and society
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SA350
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Probably the best choice for 350. Really helps you understand the readings in depth, connects theory to historical and contemporary issues. Clear criteria for the paper. Make sure you do all the readings for the exams, they are bareable if you study. If you don't love in class group work might not be the best format for you, but I survived.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 300LEVEL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ann is possibly the best professor I have ever had. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and that makes her lectures so interesting. She teaches in a way that makes you critically engage with the material and perhaps see things in a new light. It is very difficult to get an A in her classes, but what you gain from the course is much greater.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: 300LEVEL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An engaging and intriguing prof. Ann really keeps it real and is good at relating to students while remaining professional. And her dog is really cute!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SA350
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ann is a seasoned prof with clear expectations of her students, and a good idea of average ability. Her classes aren't for the lazy. Come to class ready for discussion with notes prepared from the readings, and you should have no problem. Ask questions if you're unclear. Participation isn't graded, but it matters!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SA350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ann makes you want to come to class become of how engaging it is. This class in particular was heavy on readings, but it is a theory course. Assignment and exams were fair and she prepares you well for them
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SA350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Puts an assignment which requires first 2 months worth of reading, makes the due date 2 days after we are finished with the required readings. Doesn't let us use any electronics (laptop) No txtbook required, but wants us 2 spend money to print the readings out (ink cartridges r expensive) dont bother asking her to repeat what she said. She won't
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SA350
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Keep up with the readings
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 300LEVEL
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Attend friend and read
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SA150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ann is the best professor I have ever had. You get what you put into the course. If you do the work at are engaged in the class you can come out of every day a better and wiser individual.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SA353
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Travers is an amazing professor. Her critical analysis is on point. Her lectures are intellectually engaging. Her tests are really fair. However, you have to be an exceptional student to get an A- or higher. If you are "Good", you will receive a B in the class. Highly recommend to take this class or any class with her.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SA337
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She doesn't use or allow screens in her class, but she breaks the class up into groups and allows for study time with groups during class which really helps for understanding the material. I had a really positive experience and would recommend her in a heartbeat, but you definitely need to pay attention & take notes to pass.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SA150
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing professor, she's also really funny if you aren't easily offended. Textbook is very dry and her lecture slides are essentially pictures, so be sure to listen. She is very engaging and hilarious so it won't be difficult paying attention.
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