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Ask other students for input, girl up front always talks, and w/o being asked!

I liked him. He actually cares about his students and his classes were fun. Very friendly.

Excellent proff, classes very interesting, has a good understanding of course material

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I really like him. He's extremely friendly and approachable, and makes a genuine effort to befriend students. I enjoy that his opinion is not the be-all and end-all; he's very accepting of students' ideas.

He is the ONLY reason i dragged my butt out of bed for first year english. very interesting, plus he was pretty flexible about deadlines and stuff. Definatly worth a go. didn't help my spelling, though.

Can't remember the course number! Great prof, not bad to look at, and he is extremely encouraging and open; he's also very enthusiastic and willing to help. I'm an english major now because of him.

I have tried to register with him since taking my only English course at school under him. It is proving difficult to do. Perhaps it's because he's just too popular. He doesn't act above the class and he enjoys teaching. Very good prof.

One of the better teachers I've had in my 2 years here. Very friendly and helpful towards students, tries to get the students involved and accepts questions openly. Marks papers/tests fairly. I recommend him for anyone taking Intro to Non-Fiction in the future.

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He's by far my fav prof. His lectures are clear and his questions are straightforward. He's also a generous marker, I find. He's friendly and you can tell he loves English. Definately take a course from him.

I enjoy the way Dr. Wiens tries to integrate everyone into the discussion: and his enthusiasm made the class enjoyable

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Dr. Wiens is a really nice guy, he helped me so much and never got annoyed that I asked a million questions about our research paper. So helpful! Made a 6-week 500 level English class a lot less stressful

Incredibly decent man. Easy enough marker as long as your paper was clear, concise and documented (do good to get your essays proofread). He marks his exams against a more difficult scale, but overall is fair. Your average easy-going English professor.

I would say that it's a little bit of an overstatement for those people who said that he takes months to mark an essay - it's typically about 2 weeks...I didn't find him especially moody... he's pretty good-natured pretty much all the time. Anyway, he's a good prof - fair marker, entertaining and I learned a lot in his class.

I really like Dr. Wiens, he is kind, although at times can be a bit tough if not in the right mood. Overall, I find him quite cute and nice and I'm a guy. However, to be honest he is really good at explaining things. He is fair in marking. His exams at times can be confusing, the wording of it, and HARD, you have to know STUDY. He is so dreamy.

I found his class easy and interesting. The tests are very straight forward and easy if you actually read the books.

Had him for two classes. Interesting guy, to say the very least. Not my favorite prof, though. He takes a long, long time to get your papers back. His singing, though...holy god, hilarious.

pretty good prof, takes a while to mark stuff but makes otherwise boring content fun. The guy is a blast though, totally jealous of his girlfriend!

Great prof! he was fun and made the content interesting. Only problem was he took forever to return work.

Dr. Wiens was really good at explaining the difficult texts to the class. He's very thorough and makes the class fun and interesting. He is nice if you make an effort to know him.

Easy on the eyes, hard on the marking. You definitely have to show up to class to get an A and do not zone out during his lectures. If he thinks no one has done the reading, he'll sure as hell put it on the test.

Loved this prof! Knew the material and was hilarious! He took forever to return work but if you worked hard in his class you were rewarded.

very casual, but made Saturday classes(at 8am!) extremely interesting. very fair in marking ur work but hands it out late. helpful ONLY IF you meet him personally and get to know him. don't expect him to answer any of ur emails. MUST attend all of his classes to get at least a B. overall, hardwork is required and it would eventually pay off.

Fabulous. An absolute asset to the English program.

Such a wicked guy. He really makes stuff interesting, he's comedic and smart. If you ever see him at a bar, go have a beer with him, he's chill like that. Teaching wise, he's pretty helpful as well. Good times.

Best professor ever. I've taken 3 courses with him, averaged about a B+ in all of them. Very smart, loves poetry. His classes are very interesting, discussions are awesome. He always has interesting facts for certain poems/books. He is a little slow getting back to you with emails, but if you can handle that, Wiens is awesome.

AWESOMEEE PROF! Given, he hands assignment back very late and is kind of unorganized, but the man knows his stuff. awesome professor. easy tests if u study. just make sure you read all the stuff beforehand. fair marker

So I actually liked him a lot. He had clear explanations, and actually a passion for the subjects, which helps tremendously. One problem is the years it takes to get assignments back, but not a big deal. He is the kind of Prof you could approach very easily. Overall, very well taught class, and a good experience. Thank you Dr. Wiens!

What a great guy. He is very calm and collected, never looses his cool. He doesn't ask too much from students, and doesn't waste our time in class; if we have nothing to do there is no class. His final was very fair, just make sure you don't fall behind on the readings.

Jason is a very good professor. Easily approachable and passionate about the subject. Takes him forever to get assignments back but is a fair marker. Overall enjoyable class

Dr. Wiens is very helpful and approachable, as well as knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He takes a long time to get assignments back, but he's very nice and funny and doesn't give burdensome assignments. Actually, he taught me how to use the library, which has helped me in other classes. He really does know his stuff. I would recommend him. :D

This professor was one of the best I've had in University. He is accomodating, makes what could be a boring class fun, a laid back guy and considerate. He listens to what students have to say and remembers your name, not just thinking of you as a number. If you need extra help, he is definitely there. I would love to take a class with him again

After reading one hundred pages a night of Joseph Andrews I wanted to kill myself the book is terrible and expectations are ridiculous

BORING CLASS EVER, and Joseph Andrews was he worst novel ever. Alot of the reading assignments were brutal to read, but the class was easy, if you read the book you will do fine on the quizzes. Get definitions, (need to attend class) causes thats what the final is. This class is pretty easy, but its pretty boring,also the amount reading was crazy.

I can't believe some of the negative comments on Jason Wiens. I'm an english major, and he is the best prof I have had so far. He is clear and super helpful, a really nice guy and a pretty laid-back lecturer. Reading was totally manageable in this class and tests were easy if you attended class. Would definitely take another class with him!!

I've taken a class with Wiens before and I thought it was awesome. This class however was a little weird and I think it had a lot to do with his TA. She was a total moron that threw a monkey wrench into his whole teaching scheme. One can hardly blame the prof for crazy marking rubrics and late grades when the TA was the one doing most of it.

i had wiens for a 200 level course, and didn't like him. but now that i've taken a 300 level course with him, i can see his brilliance. he always has a fresh, compelling perspective to share, and really knows his stuff about can. lit. he does have this awkward problem with eye contact and takes a while to mark, but definitely recommended.

Good prof. Explains books well. Grades easy. Take this with this prof if you are looking for a decently easy english course.

Best prof Ever!

Prof. Wiens is very approachable and kind but expects too much reading from his students. Although, he was my favorite prof. Funny, personable and remembers your name!

I have mixed feelings about this course. The texts covered were very interesting, but I found Dr. Wiens to expect a lot of reading, and was really unclear about the midterm format. Half the class failed the midterm and on the rewrite, the majority got Cs. The TAs were great though, so m/c tests were worse than writing papers for this course.

A good professor,presents course content relatively clear,class is sometimes boring,does not post class notes on blackboard so make sure you get them down in class.Make sure you read when you're supposed to,know your terms and you should be fine.A recommended professor.

Overall a really great prof, remembers your name, speaks unbelievably eloquently and provokes interesting discussions. If you do all the readings and pay attention in class you'll be fine.

Awkward at times, but can be really funny. Make sure to keep up with readings as there will be pop quizzes. Interprets the text well and is very encouraging when you speak in class. A little unclear on the assignments though.. but overall recommended!

Dr. Wiens is a very interesting prof to listen to and provides help to his students whenever needed!! His exams are fair, but not super easy. Requires you to keep up with readings but the pop quizzes are fair in terms of the content being tested. Overall, a very good English prof who cares about his students.

Very nice guy! Dr. Wiens is super approachable. Assignment expectations can be somewhat unclear, but I think he realizes that so he's willing to help those that ask. Pop quizzes were taken as the best 4/5 so as long as you've kept up with most of the readings, it was you'd do fine.

He is a very nice prof and is always willing to help. He is a very hard/weird marker on essays. He is a good prof though, just make sure to read the book.

For an English teacher, he sure is unbiased and willing to regularly engage students in intelligent and ranging discussion. Lots of discussion happens in his lectures. Very respectful and good to get to know as a person. Only issue is an "out of 5" marking structure that gets tricky, but just on smaller assignments. Excellent choice, give him a go!

A very helpful prof, and fair marking. Midterms are tough, but overall a good prof who is always willing to help.

Wiens is great! Really interesting teacher with good choice in texts. I had him for obscene lit and out of every U of C English teacher I've had, he's the best for this subject. He's particularly good on the Canadian texts.

Wiens is one of my fave profs! He's attentive and encourages class discussion. He's great to speak with in office hours and provides alot of insight into the material. I found that he was an easy marker for tests and papers, but do go to class and keep up with the readings. He's a funny and interesting person.

Dr. Wiens is BY FAR the best professor I have ever had in this university. He has a sense of humour, he picks great readings, puts notes up during crucial lectures so you know what to focus on and is a fair marker and super helpful. He has a participation grade of 10% but all you have to do is write mini quizzes and he drops your lowest mark.

Great prof who is always willing to help students looking to improve or understand a concept better. Choice of texts were great, and I really enjoyed the course. Recommend for sure!

Decent prof, kinda rambles but he's really helpful if you get lost. Kind of a pain about the readings but it is possible to pass without doing them. Tests were totally brutal... 70-80 on those but assignments got 85-90.

One of the best profs at the UofC. He is so informed and shares his knowledge well, you can't walk away from a lecture of his without retaining some interesting and useful knowledge about the coursework or beyond the coursework. Communicates clearly, marks fairly, and is willing to help those in need. Humorous, kind and charismatic as well.

This professor made me enjoy English. Prof knows most of the students in his class aren't English Majors and marks easy. I got a C+ in my first English class, this was an easy A. Only thing, you have to keep up with readings because he does pop-quizzes. Otherwise, the best English professor I could possibly recommend as someone who sucks at English

LOVED his class. So nice, so engaging, brings a lot to the discussion and is open to questions and challenges from students. Always tries to accommodate students and chooses really good books! His classes are challenging but well worth it.

Fantastic prof! Keep up with the readings, and it's an easy A. His midterms are based on class notes which he does not post online (so go to class!), but the questions are fair. He makes classes enjoyable and is pretty funny! He's very helpful and is available if extra help is needed. Easy assignments, too! Very clear about his expectations

I enjoyed this prof. He was funny, casual, and he showed a genuine interest in the subject matter. His midterms are tricky and worded funny, but he marks fair on essays. Go to class!! If you don't, you won't do well in this class as he has pop quizzes and his notes aren't online.

Hands down, one of my favourite english professors in this department. He's very knowledgeable and always has the best text/topics for class. The books he chooses are awesome. Definitely recommended!

He's amazing!

Really enjoyed the english class. Go to class, do the readings and the tests will be easy. If your considering taking a first year english course at u of c take it with this prof. I managed to get an A!

I liked Dr. Wiens as a lecturer and professor, but his choice in reading material was not my bag. He seems to be into more abstract concepts, including poetry, experimental novels, etc., which I personally struggle with. If you're into that, I would highly recommend him. If not, make sure to attend lectures and take notes!

My favourite English prof so far! Funny and casual in lectures and approachable. He doesn't post lecture notes so be sure to go to class or get them from someone else, because he tests on a lot of the terms he mentions. He's a fair marker, though his exams are tricky at times, and he gives out pop quizzes on the readings. Really enjoyed the course!

Fabulous prof. Lectures are super interesting and often funny, very engaging. Wiens is the King of Can Lit - he is extremely knowledgeable, really motivates students to learn. Very respectful and helpful to students. Has high expectations - if you attend class, keep up on readings, and take good notes, you will do well and learn a ton.

Interesting and entertaining lectures. Great class discussions in his smaller classes, he respects and encourages different opinions and perspectives from students. Picks great texts, extremely knowledgeable about Can Lit. Highly recommend.

If you're a first year English major, I strongly recommend Dr. Wiens. Gathered from student feedback, the other literary analysis class doesn't prepare you as well moving forward. Participation is evaluated through pop quizzes, therefore, it is in your best interest to keep up with the text. On character, Dr. Wiens is humorous and understanding.

Dr. Wiens is a good prof overall. The final was a killer - tough, exhausting, and stressful. But, the course itself was great. He really enjoys Canadian lit, gets students involved with the archives, introduces good discussion, and tries to keep the attitude light. Be careful though as there are pop quizzes on the readings for participation grades.

just read the books and make sure to take notes. he gives pop quizzes so don't be behind on readings.

Fantastic prof! I've taken 5 classes with Wiens, and I would take more if I could. He's hilarious, very helpful, and loves what he does. No, his classes are not easy As, but you'll learn a ton, and read some very cool texts. Two thumbs up!

Dr. Wiens is a fantastic prof. The class was very interesting (especially since this time around the topic was superheroes) and he knew how to engage students and make us laugh. Since pop-quizzes make up your participation grade it is mandatory to attend every lecture but thats really not asking much, this is university after all. Would recommend!

Dr. Wiens is amazing. He doesn't give out easy As - you have to earn them, but if you keep up with reading and study the lecture material thoroughly, you will get an A. He provides a solid foundation in English lit - concepts, theories and criticism. Super smart guy, interesting lectures, uses humor well, respects his students' ideas and opinions.

Jason is an excellent professor! His breadth of knowledge is admirable and he really cares about Canadian Lit. His archive projects and in-class activities are an excellent way to learn and get (easy) marks. Though he does have pop quizzes on the readings as participation. Either way ask for help, stay engaged during class, and you'll pass easily.

This was the toughest class I've ever taken, and though I'm used to As I only managed a B- while working my butt off. He knew his stuff and lectures were interesting but the quizzes were unrealistically tough, and the final was the final exam from hell. The stress was nowhere near worth it.

Dr. Wiens is a great professor. Careful, though, he wont hold your hand. He has high expectations when it comes to essay writing and idea development. His lectures are interesting and he relies on class discussions to really get to the heart of the piece, so dont miss class. His archive project has been my favourite university assignment so far.

Wiens is a good teacher, he makes it absolutely clear what he wants from students. If you attend regularly and take good notes you should be able to do well on his tests. While attendance isn't mandatory there are participation marks and quizzes that are substantially weighted. TL;DR He's great if you show up and pay attention.

Wiens is a good, funny teacher and his class discussions are interesting and really insightful. But he is a hard marker and seems to find it hard to give As but without good reason. Ie, for the digitization assignment, worth 10% the maximum one could get was 9%. There is a LOT of reading, and pop quizzes about them, so missing readings is not good.

One of the best English professors at UofC! Wish I wasn't in my last year so I could take more classes with him! I don't really agree with the hard marking comments though... Except that it seems to be true that he does not like to give out As. I got an A- on both of my papers but he had no criticism or reason why it did not deserve an A.

Loved him. I aspired to impress him because he inspired me so much. Really expressed his genuine feelings and thoughts on literature. Very human and I can easily apply all I learned to my everyday life.

My favorite professor! Dr. Wiens is a fantastic teacher that makes you work for your mark in a way that demands respect. He has a great personality and is willing to help students without overly babying them. There is a lot of reading to be done and he keeps you astute through various quizzes. I can't wait to be in his other classes. Worthwhile!

Jason is a great prof who is passionate about his course material. In his papers, he grades more than fair as long as you provide a good argument with evidence, even if he disagrees with the argument as a whole. His exams, on the other hand, are a little more tricky. You NEED to read everything assigned with detail not just skim the basics.

Professor Wiens is the best English professor I have had the pleasure of being taught by. He's a true inspiration and shares a true love of literature and knowledge. Love this man.

Dr. Wiens is an incredible professor, he is passionate about his field. As far as English classes, Wiens' class is pretty standard.

Dr. Wiens' class was not easy, but he is one of the best professors, in my opinion, at the U of C. Not only is he hilarious, but he clearly cares for his students as well. For an extremely boring Canadian lit class, he made it as informative and entertaining as possible.

Fair essay marker. Tests are difficult and he's a harder maker on tests than with essays. Nice guy, willing to take the time to give you feedback when you need it. His choice of readings do tend to be dry though.

Dr. Wiens is, without a doubt, the most compassionate instructor I've ever had--such a sweet soul. He's wicked smart which to some can be intimidating. I'd say he's a fair marker; those who complain likely haven't taken advantage of his office hours. He gives excellent advise and wants you to do well. A kind person, huggable guy, and great prof.

One of the best professors at UofC and in the English Department. He teaches by having students immerse themselves in works, researching and writing on literature he himself may not be familiar with - then together, explore, discuss, and learn. He marks harder but fairly. Super friendly, funny, and caring. Meets all deadlines and great out of class

He's the man. Trust. Hilarious, easy to talk to. He's got expectations for sure, but most profs do. Very intelligent, open-minded, and well spoken. Also, I have the urge to give him a bro hug for some reason.

Wiens made me feel passionate about English again for the first time in a long time. He is such a great guy, very accessible outside of class, and actually makes you feel important. He is not the easiest marker and expects a lot from students, but his class felt like a rewarding experience.

Dr. Wiens is so cool! He is an absolutely chill prof and is super supportive if you need it. His class is heavy course load but rewarding. It's worth the work you will learn a lot.

This definitely wasn't an easy A, but the grading was fair and the expectations well laid out. The midterm was difficult, but only compared to how slack other profs are with their online tests. Dr. Wiens was funny and engaging with interesting lectures - he did routinely make them longer than strictly necessary, but it was charming in a way.

Professor Wiens is lovely! The course material was a little challenging at times, but he was very merciful with his marking. He was a little disorganized; I would have preferred more PowerPoints as it was challenging to take notes during lecture at times.

Dr. Wiens was a great professor, he was accommodating throughout the semester with assignment dates, gave good feedback on papers, and maintained respect and understanding with his students. This class was multi-term, the first was a bit difficult but once getting a footing, it was great. The lectures were engaging & comfortable. Would take again.

Best Professor I have ever had. Fair essay marking, difficult tests but if you read the readings and show up to lectures (!!!) you will be fine. His lectures are very helpful and fun, a little disorganized but not as bad as people make them out to be. Very lenient on deadlines as long as you ask politely before the deadline comes. 10/10.