Excellent professor; I enjoyed his style and the class discussions

Tim is one of the best. He helps contribute a good atmosphere. Made my english class enjoyable.

Topics on exam same as those covered in class. He is a difficult marker, but what english teacher isn't

He is one of the best! You really learn a lot from him.

I liked Tim alot and so I don't understand these other reviews. He is very friendly and helpful, he chooses good reading material, encourages class participation, and explains things well. Ps. All 1st year english proffesors mark hard.

eng 105 is SUPPOSED to be brutal, the prof is not there to care about our clever ideas, he/she is there to prepare us for all our future writing. yes i lost marks for putting a period in the wrong spot in a reference, but that's the point. I found his class engaging.

Great Eng. teacher! Super nice

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He is definately great teacher. I found what he is focusing is to extend the horizon of thinking and to nurture the capacity of appreciating literature itself from academic point of view. Those are really important for students in art major. Do not listen to people who does not like him. They do not even know what is important for themselves.

I've been told he's a tough marker, but I did fine; the quizzes were only hard if you hadn't read it. The class discussions were awesome and we got really in-depth with the topic. He helps cultivate a love of the literature looked at. The one short coming was that the classes were too short to fit enough discussion, but Tim seems to like to talk.

Tim's an interesting professor, at the very least. He definitely has an interest in what he teaches, and as a result he contributes alot of energy to the class atmosphere. He tends to get excited about something, and talk until he realizes he's beginning to stray off topic. He's also quite open and eager for discussion of ideas. I'd recommend him.

Down to Earth, friendly, funny.

I can understand how students wouldn't like Tim in a class like eng 105, but for the class I had with him, he was great. He is very helpful, nice, funny, and really knows what he is talking about without being condescending. The only problem is that his directions for disscussions and assignments can be confusing, but that is mostly funny.

Tim was a great prof. I could understand why students wouldn't like him for 105 because, lets face it, 105 sucks. He is funny, engaging, and passionate about his class. He's a fair marker but you have to write very well to get a good grade. I would suggest going to the writing centre for help prior to handing in your paper. Overall, he's good!

A Great Proff! Extreamly nice and understanding. Sometimes scatter-brained but my fav prof yet!!

He is my favourite English teacher I've ever had. He has trouble stopping talking especially when giving instructions and quite scatter-brained. Overall he is interesting and I actually enjoyed going to class. He is open to everyone's ideas which is hard to come by in an English teacher, and he isn't that tough of a marker.

Over-all: meh. VERY HARD MARKER. He likes you to write about what HE likes and understands. Scatter-brained. But quite nice :)

Great teacher. He makes what would be a normally boring class actually enjoyable. Very helpful teacher for becoming a better writer.

Tim was great. He did mark very hard but did offer explanations for marks so it was possible to learn from mistakes. Content was interesting. I am a better writer after taking his course however I am used to higher grades for my diligent hard work.

Tim is awesome! He gets off track so easily but he gets back on it. He is kooky and funny and that engages the whole class, I actually want to come to class because it is interesting and he makes it all the better. He is a hard marker though, very specific. Definitely worth taking a class with him.

Great person, can't get his thoughts together sometimes. Hard marker but lets you redo assignments and pushes you to succeed to your abilities. He knows right away what you can and can't do

I just took Tim this past semester and before I registered I researched him on this site. I was a little apprehensive on taking him because everyone was saying how hard of a marker he is; however, I didn't get anything lower than an A on any paper! Just follow all the notes he makes on your rough drafts and you'll be fine!

Fun class! Fun Prof! He just likes talking about the texts in class so do the readings!

Took him for the second time and I must say my opinion has not changed. He is a great professor, I am not sure why so many people on here are so confused by his assignments. He is very clear as to what he wants and gives great feedback on your papers. Get ready for lots of partner work though...

Great class, very interesting points of view on various short stories and small novels. Broadened my perspective on imagery, symbols, and theme. Writing assignments aren't long or hard but class attendance and participation are a must. Easy lecture content however, just discussing the stories. Test are also easy, just on lecture discussions.

Good teacher would take again. Sort of a scatter brain, starts talking about one thing and ends up completely off topic. His feedback is great, really helps you understand where you went wrong and what he was expecting! Did not like the fact that we had to do communications for our research essay, would've been nice to pick your own subject.

Personally, I enjoyed Tims class. Some lectures are scattered/drag on, but for the most part, they were helpful for future assignments. There was only two papers, one as a movie critic + the other as a broad subject of communication. Tim is a tough marker, so you have to learn what he likes + dislikes. Stay concise/entertaining + you'll be fine.

Great prof! Wonderfully balanced with his teachings and attention to detail. He takes time to hear when students have questions and opinions. He does put the onus on the student, for having homework and research completed. He explains everything thoroughly. He makes himself available to students before classes. I highly recommend him. Fair marker.

Tim was very clear about what needed to be remembered for the tests. Even while covering heavy material, he kept the discussion lively and entertaining. He's a genuinely funny guy, and doesn't mark or challenge anyone without a very clear, well justified reason. He's soft-spoken and inclusive. I'll take him again at whatever opportunity.

Tim is awesome, he really knows the subject matter and enjoys lively class discussions on the topics. He is always willing to consider students' opinions, and while he is a tough marker he is also very fair. If you work hard you'll easily do well.

Mr. Haner sets you up well for future university studies. I had him last semester and while I didn't use my textbook in his class I frequently find myself referring to it and notes from his class for classes that are heavy on reports or essays. He's a great prof and is really inspiring. Put in a little effort and you'll pass with flying colors.

Tim is very scattered, but that is what makes him so entertaining because you never really know what tangent he'll go off on! As a science student needing another English to take, his class was great. Basically like a book club, you read the stories before class and analyze them.

Very understanding

Tim has a tendency to be very scattered as previously mentioned but it doesn't really take away from his lectures. He asks a lot of questions which I think really helped me get a better grasp of the material. Fair grader. Always gives lots of good feedback on papers. A bit of a ditz but generally well likeable and a good prof.

I enjoyed having Tim as a professor. His instructions are clear and he makes sure that students understand the material before moving on to something else. This class was not homework heavy and I found him interesting and engaging to listen to (even with dry material). I would definitely take a class with Tim again.

Tim is a caring, nice guy and very soft-spoken. Participation matters a lot, so be prepared with questions/comments before heading into lectures. There are was lots of work to be done for the readings, e.g. multiple discussion posts & paragraph responses, two papers, midterm, and final. I really enjoyed the Gothic texts he covered.

Tim is a super caring professor! Reading these reviews I was super confused. Ive taken two of his classes so far, Eng105 & Eng108 and hes so passionate about what he does and it shows in his lectures. He cares about your success and is willing to help you understand anything youre struggling with. 10/10 will take another one of his classes!

I've had several enthusiastic and passionate English professors at UFV, but I particularly enjoyed his lectures. Offers good feedback, insight, and doesn't require current book editions: all 3 texts can be pdf / 2nd-hand. He ran late on a couple occasions, but only because he truly tries to engage students. Definitely taking him again if I can.

there was homework assignments every week but most were small and not too difficult. lots of reading (as expected) and weekly virtual lectures that were informative and engaging. lecture attendance was mandatory. chosen works were very interesting, most were gothic style literature. professor haner was very kind and understanding.

I have always disliked English through Highschool, but Prof. Haner was the first person to ever make it interesting because he was so passionate and loves what he does. There are a couple papers throughout the course and readings every week but for someone who isnt into English it was easy for me. Loved it and appreciate his attitude.

I was really nervous after reading the ratings here, but I honestly enjoyed Academic Writing more than I thought was possible thanks to Professor Haner's class. He's a great prof and clearly passionate about the subject; I felt like this was the class I learned the most in. As long as you participate and do your work, this is a really great course.

Tim is a man who is very passionate about literature, and who does make the class a bit more interesting. He is quite approachable. I know his teaching doesn't work for everyone, but overall you can see that he is trying and putting in effort. His 108 class is mostly just you read something for class, and in-class you all discuss it. Easy readings.

He is very passionate and kind, offers lots of feedback in class and will absoultley help you during his office hours. He is clear about his expectations, however online his feedback can be hard to follow. He also would randomly post an assingment without warning when there wasnt even class due the next day! He makes participating very easy and fun

He's a down-to-earth chill guy that has a clear passion for English. A decent amount of papers, but everything is available at the start of the course so nothing is a surprise and you can start early. He gives detailed feedback on every assignment so its easy to fix mistakes for the next assignments. You can also redo 1 assignment for better marks.

Tim's class is challenging, with tough grading and lots of assignments. But he's engaging and passionate about the subject. Attend lectures, use the textbook, and try Unstuck ai for study prep - it really helped me get through this course.

Don't listen to all the negative reviews. Tim was patient with my class and myself when learning the criteria. Tim made sure to teach what we were going to be tested on, and did not move on until we understood. 90% sure the people who wrote negative reviews didn't try because tim taught what double spacing was. You'll be just fine in this class.

Tim is amazing at his lectures, there isn't a lot of reading to do. A few easy quizzes, one short essay and one big assignment, no final exam. He made my first term so easy to breathe.

Don't believe all the bad reviews, Tim is an excellent professor that is very understanding of everything. He cares about class participation, note taking, and understanding of the lecture material. Just make sure you follow along the syllabus and you'll be okay. Very kind and respectful

i loved having Tim as my prof he is very caring and understands if you have to miss classes just let him know in advance. He is a great guy and his lectures are not hard, actually very easy and smooth. Tests are a bit heavy but if you review everything he tells you to review you should be perfectly fine. the bad reviews are people who didn't focus!

the people talking about how bad he is, clearly didnt pay attention and put in hard work. Tim is an amazing prof probably the best english teacher. Nicer than any english prof ive had. If your complaining about participation, you shouldn't attend english courses where participation is the most important

Tim is a little unorganized and takes very long to grade papers, but overall he's great. Beware of the pop quizzes though!

I like Tim! This was my favorite/easiest class in my first semester. He is a nice, understanding guy. doesn't give many assignments at all, and most of his classes feature lots of open discussion. He is a bit of a talker and hard marker, but if you truly like english this course is a breeze with him and was easier than my highschool english.

Really loved his lectures. He definitely knows his stuff and includes a ton of interesting information. The only professor I've had who does pop quizzes, but they're pretty easy if you've done the reading.