Great teacher

an okay class... very nice woman.

This prof was definatley a little unclear at times but very helpful outside of class. This is a 1st year college course, she did what she could with all the highschool level students

Extremely helpfull teacher. She actually reads your essays and thinks about them while marking(crazy, I know). Can be sarcastic and rude, but hey what are you a baby, just dish it back. She is a better teacher for people who like writting(not science).

Maureen is the most helpful instructor at camosun! I hadn't been to school in 20yrs and she helped me so much. Got an A in the course. Excellent person, and smart as hell, humble too. Thanks

i think maureen is a helpful teacher, i learned lots in her class and hope to improve more

took a class from her in 2002 and it was fun, lots of work but i noticed an improvement in my writing skills, she made it easier for me to write essays for other classes. If ur not scared of work and effort i reccommend her

Very helpful and understanding. Can be a sarcastic **** at times, therefore, she must be taken lightly. I recommend this class to witty, intelligent students.

Maureen helped me put words onto paper. She gave me the tools to write essays and clear thoughts. Her class was interesting and fun as well as challenging.

maureen is the best prof ive ever had, all you guys who says she gives too much work are just lazy, this isn't hghschool anymore folks! if you want to learn anything you have to do some work,and she is always available for you if you need help

What a great prof! Very helpful and was always willing to take a look at my work before the due date to help fix the problems.

Maureen was very helpful, accessible, and sympathetic when I ended up failing her course due to personal problems. My class was full of whiners, when they snarked, she snarked right back. The coursework wasn't very stimulating, but easy and learnable.

she's a gd prof. She was clear and her class is easy. strongly suggest.

I liked her alot and her teaching was fine. She knows alot about good literature and can help anyone who is willing to learn how to write.

Maureen is one of the best profs! She's open to letting you revise your papers and will take time to connect with you. She keeps the class real and inovative. If you think the class is too much work, you're probably straight out of highschool. welcome to the real world kiddies!!!!

maureen is a wonderfully nice lady. she is approachable, understanding, and helpful. she's alive and into her subject, which is refreshing. I read some other comment about her, stating she is overweight??? crazyness! this lady is in great shape! maureen is fun.if you work hard you will enjoy her.

Maureen is a fantastic teacher. She brings the class together like no other professor. Assignments have gobs of feedback on them, showing that she truly cares about how each student is doing in the course. If you like a monotone teacher, then don't take this course. Otherwise, enjoy!

You rock!

Very easy to get along with, and an excellent marker of papers. Theres lots of work, but its all good stuff. Class participation is her big thing, so if your super shy i would think twice, but shes pretty hot so its worth it. I give you an (A) Maureen.

If you're looking to take the classic half-assed approach to English (like me), Maureen is not the right prof for you. She's very passionate about the course material and expects the same from her students. One positive note, she's really easy to talk to and always willing to help.

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Maureen loves what she teaches. Gives tons of feedback on all essays. Be careful class participation is a must for her! Not a class to take if you want to slip by with an easy mark.

Maureen is the sweetness most helpful teacher I have ever had! She makes this class so much fun with her everlasting energy! She's extermely helpful and full of positive feedback. I'd recommend her to anyone.

maureen is awesome! She can be a little coo-coo sometimes, and seems like she should be teaching kindergarten with her weird assignments, but she is very very helpful, and in the end, surprisingly I learned a lot. Very positive lady and very encouraging! I would take her class again.

She is a really nice professor

Marueen is such a sweet lady. She puts you on the spot but its actually worth it because you actually learn something.If you hate being put on da spot and participating then dont have her. But if you like the help and everything such as me. then go for it. shes very hepful

Amazing teacher! Very funny, can be overly sarcastic but it makes her classes even more interesting. She does jump around the course material but I found it rather helpful. Absolutely fabulous feedback on essays!! She actually _reads_ them. Great English prof and an easy marker! But if you don't like writing - don't take her course!

Very nice teacher!Not only does she try her best as a prof but she is also your friend! She loves Family Guy so that proves how cool she is! Very sympathetic to the needs of disabled students!Has a real flair for English! Prepares you well for University papers and essays! If you take English at Camosun take her! She is an awesome prof!

ok here is the deal, she is SUPER nice and more than willing to help anyone. Very smart, silly, and knows her stuff. The downfall is that she is flightly and bounces from topic to topic. If u space out in class for a few seconds u are going to find yourself saying WTF are we even doing?

She's a fabulous teacher! Classes were easy to follow, interesting and fun. Opened up a whole new world for me! Assignments made me think, but isn't that what college is all about? Definitely recommend this one.

This course was my best ever. Teacher was clear, fun. She was very organized, thankfully. A real fountain of knowledge. The course outline covered a lot of material and at first I was overwhelmed by it, but the way Dr. Niwa presented it was exciting and easy to follow. Her love for the material was contagious!!!

One of the Nicest teachers you will ever have. Although I would recommend going to get 1 on 1 help with her, as she seems to teach better 1 on 1 than in a group setting. If you put in some form of effort into this class you'll do just fine. Remember to ask if you need help!, shes one of the best teachers at Camosun when it comes to actually helping

Maureen is such a sweet woman. Very positive and passionate in class. She focuses on essays more than lecture so its a learn as you go process. She selects great essay topics to ensure you are writing about things passionate to you.

Maureen is an easy marker if you follow her outlines, add her 'dress ups' and use good transitions. If you attend class she couldn't make it any easier for you. Took her 'condensed' spring course. Bring a draft for your partner to give you feedback on then revise and hand in the next. Can't complain for one assignment per week due.

Helpful and understanding when I was unable to hand in a small assignment on time due to a group project member slacking. Communicate with her if you are struggling. Great feedback, but if you take 151 with her, make sure you take 161 with her too, as Candace Fertile teaches the complete opposite of her, which was frustrating. Highly recommend!

Choose Niwa if you want a very relaxed prof who marked super easy. Her directions for assignments are confusing and she doesn't give much info on what she actually wants so that's annoying, but she doesn't mark hard so I didn't mind.

Maureen was a great teacher to have. If you're okay with overlapping assignments then you should do fine. Just show up to class and show her that you're putting in effort.

Maureen is an inspiring English teacher, gives clear feedback. Getting a solid mark is 100% possible if you follow the criteria and take risks, but It's not an automatic A if you don't work for it

Great professor and very inspirational! She is funny and gives great feedback.

Maureen was a great prof to have, especially for a first year course. She was super sweet and accommodating. She's pretty clear on what she expects for an assignment, and is a rather easy marker. I would definitely take her class again if I had the option.

She gives great feedback on assignments. Learn from it! Strives for your improvement after every piece. Easy to get a hold of for feedback. Clear marking criteria. Textbook is a course pack she put together priced $25. All readings, examples, course relevant info included. Course leads to writing a proper research paper. NO FINAL EXAM

I am so grateful to have taken Maureen's class during my first semester at Camosun. She is passionate about English, extremely engaging during lectures, and makes the content feel relevant to all of her students from so many different backgrounds. I'm sorry I didn't take more classes with her!

Loved her selection of readings; nice mix of poems and "book club" novels. We went to see an actual play--very fun! Instructor is fair in her marking, and gives lots of guidance, tips, samples and instruction to complete the assignments. She knows how to support you when you are struggling, and is extremely motivating. I love lit a lot more now!

Niwa is super passionate about English! She can be a bit scattered in her lectures but if you pay attention and ask question she gets the right info across to the students. If you have minimal writing skills going into the class I don't recommend it, but if you have some decent skills to begin with, she will be there to help you develop them.

Maureen really cares about her students and their learning. She is a fairly tough grader, but she is very accessible outside class and always offering additional help. You get to know a lot of the other students in this class compared to most uni classes which is really nice. There is quite a bit of homework and reading, but it is nicely spaced out

Maureen's lectures are engaging and insightful. She cares deeply about the personal and professional development of her students. If you're willing to learn and take advantage of her breadth of knowledge, you will succeed. When I came to university, I realized how crucial the basic skills of structuring an essay and advancing a clear argument are.

Maureen is a fantastic teacher. She does expect hard work, but if you are struggling, she will do anything to help you get to your goal. She is passionate about English, and there is alot of reading, but it is all beautiful literature, and she will help you understand it in new and exciting ways. She awakened a writer in me that I had forgotten.

Well educated. Really helpful. Provide proper feedback on assignments. Cares about her students and helps you do good in class.

Maureen is so very lovely and energetic. She loves participation and its not that bad! Please Please Please email her or go to her office hours for any questions or for her to look at your writing, shes always willing to help! There are a few assignments at the end that come fast but ask her questions and you will do absolutely fine in the class!

Ive never seen such an inspirational, caring and kind instructor in my whole life. She is very accessible. She always makes sure that students understand the content. Her grading criteria is very clear. If i would have opportunity to take all my courses from her, I definitely will.

Really good teacher, she is very lenient on due dates. If you have a problem, she will always answer your emails within an hour or 2 which is so helpful. Get ready for lots of assignments near the end of the semester, there are lots of big projects due around that time. Get ready to read lots of poems and short stories too...

I thnk a lot of ppl who are saying they don't like Maureen prbly struggle with English classes, and that's totally okay! Everyone has their strngths. But, if you like to read, are hardworking, have a bit of creativity, and are open to feedback, you can learn a lot from this class! Maureen is such a lovely woman! I would definitely recommend!

I'm honestly surprised at the bad reviews, I loved professor Niwa and is by far my favourite professor yet! She made me love English again and has drastically improved my writing through her detailed feedback. It is workload heavy. However, the assignments are creative and fun! She truly loves English and wants to help everyone succeed (:

Maureen is probably the best English prof. I've ever taken a class with. She gives amazing feedback (which you're able to apply to future assignments) and is a very reasonable grader. She gave interesting readings and the assignments were very reasonable for a lit class. The workload feels overwhelming at first but is honestly quite manageable.

Yes, she is a tough marker but she also puts as much effort into her students as she expects from them, which I cant say for the majority of instructors ive had. She is incredibly accomodating, kind, and happy to help with all the assignments she gives! but yeah get ready for a hefty workload and lots of class particpiation.

Maureen is a very helpful teacher and provides great feedback on all assignments. There is a decent amount of work in this course which could be hard for those who struggle with English, but it is completely manageable. Maureen is very dedicated to helping you be successful in this course and was a pleasure to have as a prof.