Really smart. I learned a lot from her classes. Scary, but in a good way.

Difficult, but rewarding. Slack off - she'll get you. Work hard - it'll pay off

Dr. Weir is brilliant, and most students don't like a female prof to be a genius

lectures are rambling. office hours are worthwhile

If you try hard, she'll reward you for it. Mind-expanding. Most I ever learned in a class.

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amazingly mind-expanding, very dedicated to education

a big fish in a very small pond, students' ignorance and the banality of teaching undergrad courses year in year out are most likely causes of the more biting rhetoric of this very generous instructor.

The best class I've ever taken. No exams, no papers. A reading journal is the only assignment and it's wide open. Amazing lady. Highly recommend her. Great respect for her students and Native culture.

A unappreciated jewel in the crown of UBC. Her lectures are only rambling if you havn't done the readings. The material is difficult, made more so by the systematic exclusing of theory from the UBC English and Philosophy department.

I've been in a couple of Dr Weir's classes and found her supportive and friendly. What I like best about her is her flexibility, and the feistiness and passion she shows in discussing complex issues (eg aboriginal politics). One of my best profs at UBC

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The so-called absurd comments on IKEA, Fried chicken, shoes etc. all relate back to the material in very interesting ways. She is knowledgable and believes strongly that theory is not simply for the classroom. She has an execellent sense of humor, which is very apparent in her lectures.

Excellent

Demanding, but it is an upper level course. Was always available for discussion. A sense of humor is required, as is a willingness to learn, rather than regeritate theory to fellate ones own ego. I recommend her for anyone legitamately interested in learning a lot.

I took her class first term 2004W. She is an amazing person, with an amazing mind. She is compelling and intelligent. Her course was interesting - although her lectures at first did not seem to relate to the material - in the end, it all made sense. She is open to helping students and inspiring.

Presents political analyses in a v. upfront way; has strong sense of social justice and doesn't see academic work as separate from that. Lectures sometimes hard to follow. Expects you to be VERY familiar with the readings before coming to class. Demanding, but helpful and welcoming in office hours

Wow, amazing prof. Very interested, and took what appeared to be a boring subject to me and transformed it into my favorite class. Not only helpful but very intelligent. Word of advice, go to class, she'll throw on some bonus marks at the end of term.

she's smokin' hot!

An important professor. Any student is lucky to have her. She is direct, serious, and funny. Her lecture provide a window of serious analysis of the text and the large social context that the author may attempt to convey. She is a tough marker. She may be a guru, but she's human too. Talk with her.

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This delightful professor is chilli-pepperific!

The average of the class was in the high 70's (percentage-wise). She's a rebel at heart and I particularly like her notion of how we need to "fight the system". The lectures were few but the discussion periods plenty. Unlike the style of teaching, the readings were interesting.

Dr. Weir is important because her brilliance is engaged with the real world. She knows everything, and lives all that knowledge. Her advocacy for intellectual freedom and First Nations rights permeates everything she communicates. I appreciate her and her ability to locate meaningful education in the face of this terrible, oppressive University.

It took a while to figure out how to work the analysis from her lectures in my papers, keep your eye on the prize and you too can do well. For me, the material came via figuring out how to read her, misfires and all. In the end there was good solid theory methodology from someone I dearly liked. But talk to her mid term, before the lineups amass.

An important professor, I think, because her lectures at first appear cynical, brutal, and unforgiving and in the end remain the same. But what you get from the course is, hopefully, a different perspectives of how literature can be read - very useful tools. Behind the staunch, perm-pressed professor is a human being.

Four years completed at UBC without taking at least one class with this woman is four years that have been squandered. One of the most meaningful and important experiences I have ever had at UBC. She is harsh, realistic, and certainly not afraid to speak her mind but also lovely and hilarious. Don't be shy. You'll be grateful in the end.

She's the prof I have been waiting for these past three years. Full of piss and vinegar and as a theory prof she is what you need to get your head out of the clouds and thinking for yourself! The info isn't spoon-fed, you earn your marks with challenging and thought provoking discourse. If you want a different learning experience, take her course.

if this was your 1st day of class and you wanted to check the ratings, i just wanna say one thing:RUN NOW.

Professor Weir is a love/hate kind of prof, but by the end of the term of both classes I took with her, the vast majority of the haters had changed their minds. She throws a lot of information at you but has very reasonable expectations for students' written work. Prof. Weir is passionate and incredibly knowledgeable- well worth taking a chance on.

I spent 13 years in university, and can honestly say that Professor Weir was by far the best teacher I ever had. She was one of the few professors who really made me think. She is a real gem, although she is often misunderstood.

Weir's unorthodox and challenging. Critical thinking isn't just a slogan for her. She might seem hard to digest at first, but give her a chance, and you will learn lots. She doesn't baby the students, but she's very flexible and open to suggestions about the way she teaches. If you want to think, not just get your 3 creidts, take her class.

Hands down the best prof at UBC. If she seems problematic and difficult it is because she only bothers to teach the problematic and the difficult.

excellent

Definitely a teacher who evokes strong emotions in people. I hated her for most of the first course I took with her, then came to realize how much I had actually learned and grown in her class. She is incredibly helpful during office hours, a great person to talk to, and utterly dismissive of those who don't come to her for help. Challenge yours

Started off the class not liking her but after seeing her in office hours and regularly attending lectures she really grew on me. Plus, only 2 papers worth 50% each for your entire mark!! No Final!! Go see her in office hours, thats when I realized that she is a real human being!!

She creates a true sense of community in her class while still being absolutely rigorous. This course can REALLY change the way you look at Canada and at aboriginal people. It should be a mandatory course for Canadians. Fiery, can definitely get angry (justifiably), but really cares about her students and is very helpful if you go to office hours.

She's erudite, passionate, and inspiring if you can grasp what she's saying. I think people are put off by her righteousness, but I think that's a student ego thing- if you actually consider what she's trying to teach, it can really change your thinking.

Brilliant. A challenging course but Dr. Weir made theory very refreshing and intriguing. Some will be scared off by her but if you read the text and go to her lectures, you will have a great experience. She is incredible. Her lectures flow a bit like stream of consciousness,but connect well IF u read the text. Only then will u understand her! =)

the last bastion of critical thinking in a see of corporate ****s

Insightful teacher, helped me a lot outside of class with essay suggestions and ideas for improvement. I learned a lot from her.

Intimidatingly intelligent prof with a ton of experience outside the classroom, which she heavily emphasizes. Do your readings, pay attention and definitely go to her if anything is less than clear to you -- don't mistake her gruffness for inaccessibility, she's very helpful. Her teaching is a political eye-opener.

Dr. Weir is an excellent prof. Definitely knows what she's talking about. Challenges mainstream and conformist ways of thinking. Strong views and very sarcastic. Only downside is that she lectures in a monotone voice.

Just brilliant. In every way. her focus is your learning and understanding of the content. She challenges conformist ways of thinking and teaches students to think that way. Basically opens your brain to analysis. Very helpful, always available.

She's amazing! Such a brilliant woman who shows you the path to brilliance. Teaches you how to analyze complex texts and cares about your understanding of her comments. She's really interested in your learning and is very impressed when you respond to her suggestions. Lectures are a privilege to go to. Just fantastic!

Simply, the best.

The best professor in the entire department. teaches amazing ideas and line of thinking. She's always available and also willing to help with essay ideas because she teaches you to think! Its a must take. Really.

I would recommend this class to all students considering a future major in English or FNIS. The reading list was fabulous, and she isn't afraid to bring real issues to the table rather than theoretical analysis of books written by the usual old white guys. I really got so much out of this class.

Shes super helpful! Great prof, she is hard but if you go to her for help she is SUPER easy to work with. she will give you alot of help.

I hate english but this course wasn't bad. The lectures can be boring, but as long as you attend Professor Weir provides a lot of information and key points that will be on the final. She's way more helpful than you think, if you ever need help... ASK she's super helpful. She seems like a tough prof but she's not, go chat with her she's so nice.

Taking ENGL409 with Dr. Weir was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but also the most rewarding. It was a theory course, so not much literature, so she expects you to read a lot and come to your own understanding of the text. There is no cookie cutter grade scheme, just as long as you can argue for your case well. Would have her again

Dr. Weir's lectures are really interesting. She's passionate about what she teaches. She's available for help after class and during office hours. She really helped me improve my writing. If you put in the effort you will get a solid grade.

Dr. Weir is really knowledgeable in her field, and that really shows in this course. Even if you don't have a particular interest in Indigenous studies, you will likely still find the content of this class interesting. She rarely reads off her slides so it's important to take notes throughout the semester, to prep for the final. Takes attendance!

One of my favourite courses. A bit intimidating at first, but she's actually very caring and considerate of people's different backgrounds. Paying attention in class really helped with doing well on the 2 papers, but no lecture slides - you have to take good notes! She was great at facilitating discussion and genuinely cares for students wellbeing.

I'm so thankful I have her as my literature professor. The books she gave made me, an international student, feel more connected to Canada. My favorite book from this class is Marrow Theives. This is probably the most meaningful class I took this year. I know I'm weaker than most students in writing, but her assignments allow me to do well in class