LUCINDA IS AMAZING. She gradually introduces you to university expectations which, as a first year, was extremely comforting. As long as you can back up your opinion with evidence, Lucinda will listen to you with the utmost respect.

Good overall. Lots of busy work for the essays that can seem too much at the time, but it is worth it at the end. Instructor will give you extra help if you ask.

Lucinda was great, I emailed her quite a few times and she even helped me with an essay for another course great prof get her if you can

Lucinda is absolutely lovely. She truly cares about her students and is more than willing to spend time with you out of class improving your work. She takes attendance every class. The midterm and final were fair. Nothing on them was a surprise because she gave a clear outline. A lot of writing but much of it isn't polished so not time consuming.

very caring prof, helps any time you need it! easy to please if you show up to class on time and reflect her notes in your writing

She is very nice and helpful if you need advice or clarity! Go to her class, she takes attendance and will get annoyed if you don't go.

She is really awesome! Very helpful, a fair and quite easy marker, and she really helps you become a better writer. Attendance is taken every class and is worth marks, and you have to keep up with readings on your own...still, she is great!

Lucinda is willing to explain things like how to use internet to get library material. She gives extra help and takes time to explain things. Good for first years, she knows we all don't like english. She does ask for more writing than in some English courses, every week. It is mostly free writing though, so it can be done quickly.

She's a great proff, especially for first years. She is very fair and excellent at feedback to really get you to improve in more then English. The readings are really interesting and class discussions are good. But go to class. I hate english but loved her class and did pretty good.

She's a great professor especially for first year students. She respects your thoughts and gives really helpful and direct feedback to your assignments. One thing that she always tells her students is that everyone can become a good writer. I work hard in her class and got a broadview press book prize for my portfolio. Choose her if you can!

Lucinda somehow made english one of my favourite classes(rivalling all my science courses).Contributing to classroom discussions with insight and ALWAYS going to class will benefit you. Coming from high school I had a poor english mark but she helps you and understands that it's a big change.Tip:make appointments to discuss essay drafts for that A!

Lucinda is an amazing professor. You can tell she actually wants her students to do well and gives them all the resources that they need to do so. I took this course because it was the only junior english with seats and it became my favourite class.

Cannot say enough good things about this prof. Truly cares about the subject and her students, fair marker, gives great feedback, easy to approach. Switched my major because of this class. Attend class, speak up, make an appointment before the first essay, do the portfolio prompts and you're gold. Highly, highly recommend.

Lucinda is a very helpful prof and she made English a little bit better to attend. Topics are interesting and the prompts she does through the semester help your mark greatly

She is a very nice person and a fair grader (but defs not on the easy side). Her writing assignments are a bit lengthy but do-able but her final was soooo long. Hopefully she'll be nice in her grading since we had to write an essay, six 3-5 paragraph answers and twelve 1 paragraph answers in 2 hours.....

She respects all the students, and give students opportunities to meet with her outside the class. A lot of reading and writing. If you put efforts on this course, you will get at least B.

Lucinda is a great first year English professor. She really cares about the topic she is teaching about. Go to class because you get a lot of cheats and ideas that you can use in your own papers and exams.

She was really helpful when you ask for help, and she seemed like she cared about how the class was doing. She often switched up the schedule when the class seemed like it was having a hard time. Is a very hard marker, dont expect any A's on a paper. But overall a wide variety of class literature, most of it was intesting

She is a tough marker. Like others are saying, she expects essays to somewhat reflect a rigid structure. Its ok in the end. Very helpful if you ask for it

Lucinda is the best English professor I have ever seen, she has good looking and I love her smile. I'm just a gaps 2.0 student last semester, but in her course, she always gave me highly encouragement. Her detailed feedback help me organize my essay. I never imaged that I get a A in this course. I hope I have the chance to take her course again.

Love her as a professor, very respectful and engaged.

Took ENGL125 because there was no other choice, but at the end of the semester, I'm glad I did take it. Lucinda was always very respectful and helpful to anyone. She left lots of good feedback on our assignments and reflective writings. Fair grader. Night classes involve a lot of reading due for one day. Thoroughly enjoyed my time in ENGL125.

She's just the best! Her Feedback is super helpful and she has a way of engaging her students interactively. Even if you hate group work or hate talking in class (like myself) you should be fine 'cause she accommodates that quite well. Participation is quite important.

Lucinda was definitely my favourite professor of my first year. She made the class very engaging and easy to participate in. She also gives solid advice every visit you make to her office hours so I recommend using those whenever you can. All in all the course was a pleasant experience and I highly recommend her to anyone.

Lucinda is a very sweet lady and a fair marker. She really cared for all her students and made sure she was accessible outside of class. Very approachable and wants you to succeed.

She is super sweet and genuinely cares for students. She is accessible outside of class and I would really recommend you go to discuss your paper. Make sure to participate in class, it will really make a difference

She is extremely accessible outside of class and I would really recommend you go to discuss your paper. It really makes a difference if you participate in class as part of your grade can be heavily influenced by your participation

Lucinda was fantastic. We had a research paper, group presentation, small article, and short responses every week. As well participantion was 10%, so it was good to contribute to discussions. I loved this class and the topic of Pocahontas. Take an English class with Lucinda you will not regret it. Shes a fair marker, and gives extensions.

Fantastic prof for first year. She cares about her students a lot, she is super helpful during office hours, so go as often as you can. Participate in class and it can really help your grade. Classes are interesting and the assignments are helpful for preparing you for the final research paper. If you can take an English class with her, do it.

Lucinda was amazing and funny. She is clear in her instructions with essays and always willing to help. I loved this class! she uses different types of texts and her assignments are always engaging. I would take the same class again just because of the great class discussions! she used art to explain literature how much more interesting can it get?

Lucinda was a pretty good prof for 103 she changed the topic of the class right before it started so it wasn't really my thing but she was pretty fair in terms of marking. Feedback could be improved but a pretty solid choice for 103

Super caring, respect her students. The classroom vibe was pretty moderate, and she encourages discussions. Went to her office multiple times and she was always helpful. Being an international student who used to know nothing about university-level writing I improved so much on essay-writing. However she can be a bit tough when it comes to grading.

Really cares about her students, she is so open and accessible and encourages students to speak to her if they have concerns or want to improve their work.

She really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. Shes flexible with deadline so ask her if you need extension. All the readings are very interesting and they change the way I think. Love this class!

Lucinda is engaging and passionate. More than just lecturing, she really cares about class success and mental health as a whole. Her course readings were contemporary and interesting to read, and her feedback on papers was constructive and her expectations were very clear.

Lucinda is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about student success and learning. She is very accessible outside class and gives constructive feedback to improve your essay during office hours and grading. Highly recommend her for ENGL 103!

Is a very kind and caring professor, she seems to really care for the wellbeing of her students (especially during transition to online classes during covid). Encourages class participation and for you to ask for help if needed. Agree with the other reviews that she is a tough marker though; is looking for very specific things for a good mark

This was actually my favourite class of the semester even though I am definitely not an english major. You can tell she really cares about giving quality lectures and her students. You will definitely have to work for your grade, but she is always happy to help. Not an "easy A" class, but your writing will improve because of it!

200 level classes are theorhetical which usually means they're tough to slog through, but lucinda made sure everyone really understood the material before moving on. all our class time was group dicussion *but* she lets you earn participation in low stakes writing assesments. she cares DEEPLY and really wants to see growth as academics from us all

I am a science student and was not looking forward to taking my English requirements; however, Lucinda made me absolutely love this class. Lucinda is so kind, caring and compassionate for students, and gave a fair workload. We had 2 larger papers, both timelines given to complete them were gracious and she gives amazing feedback. Take her class!!

Very good instructor. Always willing to help students through accommodations or during office hours. One of the few profs that has empathy and respect for her students. There's a lot of work and probably more work in this class than other English classes, but there is also lots of opportunities to boost your grade. Your writing will improve.

By far, the best professor

Lucinda was an incredibly conscientious and caring prof. Her expectations were always clear and as long as you follow the rubrics when completing the assignments, you're gonna be fine. She's always willing to talk after class, even if you just need to hash out an assignment, and wants you to succeed. Highly recommend.

Lucinda is the best prof I've ever had. She cares SO much for her students and is willing to meet anytime and always offers due date extensions to those who need it. She provides lots of detailed feedback for EVERYTHING turned in and marks really quickly. She never puts anyone on the spot during class discussions. Covers a wide variety of topics.

I really loved Lucinda for my first-year English experience. I took her WRS101 with the TYP program and I was amazed by her epistemology and text choices. Teaching a class full of Indigenous students is not easy for a non-Indigenous person but she did absolutely amazing. A prof I will not forget.

Lucinda was a great professor, she was always available outside of lectures. There was a lot of reading so make sure you stay on top of them to participate in class discussions. She is a fair grader and gives a ton of feedback on papers and written work.

Dr. Rasmussen is an actual gem! She is always well prepared, but if she realizes her students aren't responding well she instantly changes things up. She is caring, always ensuring her class is a safe space. I am not good at English so my grades weren't amazing but I learned so much and would take this again.

I hate English but I got to say she is probably the best prof Ive had so far. She is so encouraging and nice. Shes a tough grader but by the end of the semester youre guaranteed to be a better writer. I would definitely take another class with her again:) take her class! You wont be disappointed. She also offered bonus assignments!

She gave constructive and detailed feedback on every writing assignment I submitted that I was able to improve my writing significantly. She is also lenient and truly understands the difficulty of being in an online environment. She is such an amazing and caring professor! I would definitely recommend taking her class.

Attendance is a requirement, she gives good instructions/feedback on assignments so it's easy to do well on papers and the written final. She also encourages creativity and gives you some freedom in your major assignment, instead of a paper I was approved for doing a painting with a well researched artist statment, which she loved and got me an A!

Dr. Rasmussen is a gift from God. Not only is she unlike most UofA professors (who I have yet to come across) who don't seem to care for students, she tries her hardest to keep students on track. She understands that we have other classes and things to worry about, and acknowledges true hard work when she sees it. Try your best and you'll get an A.

Lucinda is probably one of my favourite professors. She responds to emails pretty quickly, and gives flexible extensions if necessary. The atmosphere of class was also super welcoming. Be prepared for lots of writing. A reading response (inkshed) is due at the beginning of class each week, and you're also marked on 3 other assignments.

The most genuine professor I have had so far. The topics she touched on were interesting and important, and she cares about her students. She is a tough grader, but I was never the greatest writer. Participate and listen to her feedback, because she gives a lot of important pointers. Loved having her, and definitely was my favourite class so far.

Best English Prof Ever! I actually learnt so much about English in this class. She actually makes you a better writer in all aspects. Not biased in marking. Participate. Not an easy A, but definitely an approachable one.

Lucinda Rasmussen was the first English professor that actually gave me helpful critiques on my essays. Although she does not give easy marks, she makes you a better writer and wants you to succeed. She is also extremely flexible and caring. I really recommend her.

Definitely a professor that cares for her student's success. She offers lots of help as long as you're willing to ask for it!

Lucinda is a really wonderful lady who is very passionate about her work! She is a bit tougher of a grader but it is evident that this is because she wants to push her students to be the best they can be! She give excellent feedback especially when asked and was always willing work with me to find a time to meet that worked for me! Great prof!

125 is not a breeze, the lecture was amazing and the content was interesting! We learned about the rationale behind Indigenous literature. Expect extensive reading and essay writing - I invested so much time, and the final (2 lengthy responses and 1 essay in 2 hour) was quite a challenge for me. Always seek her office hours for valuable assistance!

Lucinda is an amazing individual. She truly cares about each student and their success. She will provide lots of help if you seek it out, and is just a very kind person. Not an easy grader, but it really helps you improve. If you put the work in and build a relationship with her, you'll enjoy her class.

The content is about indigenous literature, which is very new and interesting to me. Lucinda is a very nice prof, and her lectures are not boring at all, but be prepared to read a lot, and write 2 papers, 5 short essays, 1 midterm (1 essay in 80 minutes), and 1 final (2 long answers + 1 essay in 2 hours), the course load is heavy but manageable.

Lucinda is a great prof. She is truly passionate about what she is teaching and cares about her students. However, the assignments require a lot of effort and time. They are doable but I would recommend going for another prof if you have a heavy course load and are not wanting to put in too much work for a course that's probably a requirement.