He taught me how to write. No other english teacher has been able to top that.

Great prof - makes his students want to do well

soo easy....

One of the better profs I've had in 4 years at UVic. Nice guy, good lectures.

He was really helpful; generated discussion in class. I would recommend him to any English student at Uvic.

Nice guy and super easy marker. But he is afraid to have an opinion about the material he teaches. He's always careful to validate other people's opinions, though.

great choice of material. not the most stellar class, but more or less enjoyable.

Dr. Sanghara is an excellent prof and clearly an expert in Romantic Lit. He is well-organized and a fair marker. Yes, his lectures can get a little boring, but going to class is always worthwhile.

Good guy. Just have to be able to humour him and deal with his nasal voice. Incredibly smart, and if you have people that are williing to discuss the material then it is a good class with great choices of works. Fine marker -- makes you a better writer.

Fine professor, no major beefs with him. Keep in mind that he is very long-winded, and will go over every line of every poem and short story he assigns.

A great prof. Strict on timeframes but interesting, passionate about subject and available for questions after class. Speaks very quickly as he trys to impart so much information.

Oh Harb, what a clever guy!

Nice person but hard prof! He speaks extremely fast and talks on and on about things that are irrelevent in class! Always falls behind schedule, becoz' he goes over literally every line in text; yet he wouldn't change the duedate for papers..and a hard marker too. Doesn't get much out of his class

He seems like a pretty easy marker to me... he seems very easygoing, although he does tend to go off-topic many times! Sometimes I feel as if I'm in a philosophy class rather than an English class!

very nice guy, but man does he talk a lot. he goes waaaaay off topic every class, but it can be interesting sometimes. he's a bit of a grammar nazi but i think he's a pretty fair marker. i'd recommend him.

Very good teacher with a real zest for what he's teaching. I would have really enjoyed the class if it wasn't an 8:30. Yeah, he's a tough marker, but how else are you supposed to get better?

Good course,he doesn't just spoon feed you the answers.He takes the thinking outside the box on many occasions and this makes his class even more interesting.Great guy, very interested in his material and has a real passion about literature. Bit of a tough marker on most people (watch your grammar)

really nice guy, easy to talk too and welcomes different opinions. has command of his subject matter and is a fair marker. goes on tangets a bit but it can be amusing and just shows how much he enjoys teaching. also, he has a very contagious laugh, it's great. i'd reccomend him.

He is a nice teacher, very passionate, which is a nice break from the dry teachers or those who want the students to do all the work with oral presentations. I enjoyed what he had to say, very energetic.

Such a good prof. Really now, how can any one person possibly know so much about the English language as much as he does?? Although class discussions are usually dry and completely boring and he RARELY EVER even gives out an A, let alone an A+, should take his class. A breath of fresh air.

One of the best ENG profs at UVic ever. Engages the class in discussions, tries to ram ideas and important concepts into your head to ensure that students do the best as they possibly can. Although lectures are boring...definitely recommended!

cool teacher one of the best he rocks :P

Harb is awesome! He expects you to have a basic grasp of how to write, obviously since we are all in university we should have some type of a clue. I mean really, show up to class, write quality, thoughtful papers and talk to him, he's super helpful and insightful. He has a lot of experience under his belt, so use it to your advantage!

Intense. Clearly has a passion for English, though often delves into philosophical issues that don't help in understanding the novel/play. Choice of novels/plays not very good; spent lots of time discussing sexuality in them. Be prepared for group discussions! Otherwise, very clear and fair grader--good job.

Very knowledgable. Explains themes and central ideas well. Cohesive material. Good exams, and fair marker.

Very good prof. If you are already a competent English student and wish you could take a philosophy class instead of English, take his class because you get a pinch of each!

Great Prof and an all around dedicated educator. Passionate about his work and his teachings and is dedicated not only to his subject but his students as well. Lectures are also far from mundane, as he often likes to delve into the metaphysical and phylisophical aspects of his teachings.

Professor Sanghara is a very respectable teacher and his attitude is positive in every class. He's interested in helping his students.

very good prof. is very knowlegeable

Loves to hear himself talk, but in no way is this a bad thing. Is extremely philosophical about everything taught.

Harb is one of the most patient, caring professors i've ever had. he's a fair, if not lenient marker, really loves teaching, and is extremely eclectic in both his philosophy and teaching style. very approachable outsied of class, and very accomodating with due dates.

This kind, gentle soul has nothing but good intentions. He really cares about your well being and education. Unfortunately, I was not challenged at all in his class. The conversations never went very deep now did I ever leave the class scratching my head...

Good intentioned guy. He's helpful when you seek him out, and know what questions to ask. Not a terribly hard class however content was very dry. Sometimes hard to follow his teaching, but overall a good prof

Very kind and nice. He is an extremely fair marker and if you ask for help he give it to ya.

Harb is an amazing English teacher. He is very relaxed, and quite philosophical. He often has the class discuss whatever we may be looking at at the time and is very open minded. He is a very fair marker and will definitely give you help if you need it. He is also a pretty guy and interesting most of the time. Definitely recommended.

I was expecting Eng 135 to be hell, but Prof Sanghara made it a pretty good class. If you can't write a decent paper and want to improve your writing, you must be assertive, otherwise most classes will be spent on debates and discussions. I didn't learn a lot about english, but I got to know some people in my class, and I looked forward to class.

One of my favourite profs. Interesting discussions, wants you to succeed and will actually remember you if you take more than 1 class with him. great guy.

Overall a good professor, very insightful. Loves to talk, will often interupt you to state his opinion. Always available when you need help but not always helpful. Assignments are often very unclear. Picks about essays so watch your punctuation before you had in an essay!! Even though ive written mostly bad, hes overall a decent professor.

Harb was good, I felt I learned more about life than anything. If your in University for a grade he isn't what your looking for, but if you want to actually learn something that might change who you are I would suggest him.

Great prof. Excellent lecturer and really cares about his students.

Insightful, dedicated and fair. Always available to support your success. Love his voice!

Harb is a great teacher- very imaginative, creative, and supportive...funny too. I've had him as a prof for a few courses...keeps getting better!

Going into this course I was dreading it! English was not my thing and everyone had told me engl 146 was hard. But I worked hard and read and reread the works assigned and I did well. He makes sure to available for all his students if they need help. The course composed of only essays and an exam. At the end of each unit there is an in class essay.

He's not an easy marker but he is very helpful and approachable. With a good effort you will see your marks go up. The class assignments very clear he practically gives you the answers. Really helps you prepare for papers in the future and for the rest of your degree. I wish I took it in first year because it would have been very helpful.

I highly recommend this prof. He is probably the most insightful prof I have ever met, every lecture is intriguing. He will make one of the most boring subjects into one of your favourites. Don't expect easy marking though, he will only reward quality work.

Fantastic teacher...I learned some tremendous and lasting things about life from him. He loves what he teaches, is very entertaining. HARD marker though, but worth taking.

He is a fantastic professor and he is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent. Get to know him better and see for yourself. Talks with passion and is genuinely nice person.

Hard Marker

He was aways ready to lend a hand. Although sometimes he tends to repeat the same information over and over again, he is thoughtful and fair.

Very interesting and easy to listen to. His voice was never mundane and I was never bored. Class time was used efficiently and went by quickly. His easygoing, funny, and professional attitude made for a very friendly atmosphere where everyone's opinions were respected. At first I was intimidated but he ended up being my favourite prof. Great guy!

First assignment, I got a B. Second assignment, B again. I wanted to improve I went to office hours. There, Harb told me EXACTLY what he looked for when marking and the mistakes a lot of students make. After that, I started getting A's. Also, the final was super easy as long as you went to classes and took notes.

Great Prof

Harb is a really great professor, I never did super well in english during high school so I wasn't expecting to enjoy this class or do well in it at all. Harb gave clear instructions for all assignments and gave lots of time to complete the assignments making the class really easy, he also marked and handed assignments back quickly.

Great professor!

Great prof. He was clear with instruction and always made sure that everyone understood the material. Typically, required ENGL courses are quite dry, but he was able to keep the class engaged and easy to endure. A lot of the lectures/assignments help in developing better working habits and enhancing our skills.

Harb is a thoughtful & caring prof. If you go to his office hours he will notice, he also really cares for his students. He was very very accommodating to me this semester. His grading is clear and going to him for help is always an option.

Great discussions in class. Very passionate. Engaging. Could cover "how to write" a little bit more instead of just discussing topics / analyzing readings.

Sweetest prof, cares so much for his students and does a good job of making sure you know he is there to help you. Although it was a mandatory class and not something I chose to take, his lectures were passionate and peaked my attention. If you miss 9 classed you cant take the final. Grade is based on 2 papers, 2 in class write ups, & final.

Harb is a very caring and respectful teacher who values his students and their success. Very accommodating and gives good feedback on assignments.

Harb is very caring and reacts very well to participation. Will make time to see you outside of class if needed, and loves conversation. He does go on tangents, but they are (mostly) relevant and interesting. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. Fair marker, and if you prep well it'll pay off.

Harb is a very caring professor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. Is happy to provide one-on-one support in class although, criteria sheets for assignments are often vague and confusing. Final is worth 25% of final mark and must pass it to pass the class. If you miss 9 classes in total you will fail the class.

He really cares about what he is teaching and although the grading is tough, the amount of help you can get from him out of class, creates a situation where you can actually improve. Classes consisted of him going over readings, 3 in class tests , a writing assignment and a final. All of which you are given ample prep time for.

Professor Sanghara was the best professor I have had so far at UVIC. He loves teaching and fills his lectures with passion. You need to work hard in his class but if you are motivated, you will get a good grade.

He definitely cares about his students and their opinions. Sometimes the lectures can be slightly boring if you carefully did the readings already. He gives good advice on how to write academic papers. He improved my writing and made me want to push myself. I thought I would not like Engl135, but in fact I liked it thanks to him.

His class gave me a comprehensive view of Romanticism. He talks a lot and speaks fast, so pay attention. You need to take a note because he doesn't write anything, just talk. He is not a easy marker, however, it is worth taking his course. You can learn a lot if you are a keen student.

Prepares you well for the final and gives an easier version of the course than lots of other 135 teachers. He isn't the easiest marker and I found that you have to pry useful feedback out of him because he won't just write it on your paper. I enjoyed him a lot more than I expected

Amazing professor. He is the best professor I've ever had. Harb is very kind and thoughtful; he genuinely cares about all of his students. He is happy to help you outside of class if you need it, and he will love you if you participate in class. The passion he has for his field is enthralling and inspiring. I hope to work with him again one day.

Harb was great even though we were thrown into online learning over zoom. His lectures were interesting but we were only graded on 4 things so watch out. If you do the reading and research for the essays, you'll be fine. Check for grammar issues. Sometimes doesn't answer questions and says to find the information ourselves, but overall a good prof.

I took his class in first semester of my first year. A solid first year class, not too much reading and his literature choices are interesting and engaging. However he can give minimal feedback. I definitely feel like the course would have been even better in person. He is super passionate and likes to hear his students opinions!

This guy is very cool! You can see he has a passion for the subject in his lectures, using memories and stories from his past to make lecture relevant topics more memorable to the listeners. He is a very kind and understanding person and I highly suggest him at a prof!

I took ATWP 135 online, asynchronously over the summer and Dr. Sanghara was a great professor! We had interesting/engaging assignments and he was responsive outside of class time. The only things I didn't love were that we only had 2 days to complete the course portfolio and that his assignment feedback was minimal. Overall, a good prof & course!

For the time I had him as my prof before his sudden passing last month, he was so caring to all his students and gave me extremely solid advice for my research paper that I will forever hold to aid me throughout my degree. He will be missed dearly and anyone who had him as a prof would have been very lucky. Rest in peace, Harb.