Paul Budra - Simon Fraser University

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Paul Budra - Simon Fraser University

Professor: Paul Budra

Department: English

College: Simon Fraser University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENGL115W
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Budra was a solid choice for a 100 level english class. His lectures were entertaining and very in depth, I didnt even have to read all the materials. Your whole grade does depend on your TA though. Overall it was my favourite out of the two english courses I took. I dont enjoy english but I would take this class again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this class, and I think Budra was a pretty good prof, but most of the marks come from essays which were marked quite hard for a 100-level course. The course readings were fun (except Lovecraft imo), but the course does not teach you how to write. If you are coming straight out of high school, maybe take a writing course first.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG115
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:

Absolutely hilarious, and really seems to know and be passionate about what he teaches. He didn't allow any devices in the class and also didn't upload lecture notes, so attendance and note-taking was really important. The course content was super interesting and varied and he was always cracking jokes during lecture. One of my favorite professors!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most teachers aren't even worth looking up but Mr. Budra is pretty top quality. Wish my other English professors were as helpful as him. Sigh. Just two more years to go...

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENGL113W
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul was very engaging during lectures, but you he didn't post his lecture notes online, which basically gave you very bit of info needed for each play you read, so you can't skip class. The 2 papers to be written catered to both the creative and analytical thinkers. His final was very fare and was open book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENGL113W
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not really into English and literature, but Paul made his lectures really interesting and fun! He cares about his students and he is also available to answer questions outside of class time. Definitely, recommend this prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGL113W
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tried too hard to be funny but comes off as condescending. Is accessible through his secretary and his own personal website that be plugs every 5 mins. Egotistical. No computers or electronics allowed whatsoever, all attention must be on him. Easy enough class if you can stand his personality

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENGL310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've been spoiled by this man. Extremely knowledgeable, witty, and charismatic. He puts every other professor I've had to shame. Btw, take a shot every time he utters one of this "catchphrases": -If you haven't seen/read it, do it tonight! -Can you think of any modern examples of this? -How would you stage this? -Great name for a rock band!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG105W
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely AMAZING lectures. I was always engrossed in what he had to say. Super nice and thoughtful guy and the only prof that made me want to participate in class discussions. Grading depends solely on TAs. A good grade was fairly easy to obtain just read the books and don't depend on the lectures insights only. Average was B.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGL115W
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:

He summarised and explained the assigned books and stories really well. He ensured that the material was interesting. Plus, there was never a dull moment in class. However, all the marking was done by the TA's so I can't really say anything about Paul when it comes to that. He was generous enough to give a 5% bonus to everyone in class though :D

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENGL115W
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very funny jolly man . very easy and enjoying course. no final exam. 2 writing in class but topics are known in advance. grading for essays are not tough and there is one creative presentation in tutorial. However i didn't enjoy the texts he required :(

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGL115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this was one of my favourite courses. Paul is hilarious, and clearly cares a lot about the subject, therefore the lectures were super enjoyable. His assignments were easy enough if you attended class and read all the books, but there were quite a few books to read. (6 novels and several short stories). I def recommend paul!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENG115
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:

Paul's lectures were amazing and funny. I actually enjoyed coming to class because of him and he made the material really fun.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGL115W
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures covered the reading material super well, I didn't purchase any of the textbooks but attended all lectures and I felt as if I read the actual material. Essay topics were his discussion topics in lecture so overall was easy. Lectures aren't boring and he keeps them fairly interesting. Quite funny too! Doesn't allow laptops in lecture

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG311
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:

Articulate, smart, and genuinely a good guy. Hated Shakespeare in high-school, but it is a completely different experience with Budra. His lectures are very engaging and always well prepared. I've done Engl 313 on Distance Education as well, but it's just not the same, so I highly recommend taking an in-person class with him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENG115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's well-spoken, engaging and easy to follow. However he is very strict on technology in the classroom (like highschool). Any cellphone use/sound would cause a pop quiz, and there was strictly no laptop use. There were 5 stories/books assigned for the semester, given about 2 weeks per book with at most 300 pages very heavy reading.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG115W
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy in and out of the classroom. His lectures are enjoyable to sit through, and are very helpful in getting to understand the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG111W
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paul was a really engaging lecturer and also very witty and funny. He made English class quite fun. I didn't love the books we read, but it was a super easy writing class. Definitely take English 111w with Paul.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG111
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Paul was an amazing professor. He's hilarious and made the class laugh very often. Easy course as well, only read one of the seven books but managed to get an A- through his great explanations of each novel. Would definitely take a class with him again!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGL111W
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best English prof I've had! He is super helpful and engaging. I really hope to have him again! TAKE HIS COURSE FOR SURE :)

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