ASSU ANTI-CALENDAR
Workload
Difficulty
Learn Exp
143
0 0 3533010 3
000
66
2363
0 8 424 82036
4.6
4.5
5.4
Students thought Mittermaier was an engaging lecturer who was passionate about the subject. The class provided a unique view on the
region and was relevant to current events, although some students felt it
was too focused on Egypt.
NMC 260Y1Y The Archaeology of Early Near Eastern Civilizations
Introduction
Welcome to the NMCSU (Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations Student
Union) at the renowned University of Toronto. We strive to bring a strong
sense of community within the department, and to maintain a suitable
academic environment for the advancement of research and thought
within the NMC fields.
Throughout the school year we host lectures, with topics ranging from
Ancient Egypt to the modern political issues of the Middle East, social
functions, to get to know your department better, and movie nights, to
combine fun with education. Visit our website to find out more about what
we do: http://groups.chass.utoronto.ca/nmcsu/
- NMCSU Executive
NMC 101H1F Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations I: Land of the
Pharoahs
Enr: 30
Resp: 20
Retake: 90%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 0 0152065
Explains
0 0 0 5204035
Communicates00055
45
45
Teaching
00000
55
45
Workload
0 5 5502510 5
Difficulty
0 520352015 5
Learn Exp
0 0 011272733
6.5
6.1
6.3
6.4
4.4
4.3
5.8
Foran was very helpful and engaging. She made the subject matter interesting and covered a wide variety of topics in her lectures.
Furthermore, she seemed to genuinely care about her students' success
and took the time to look up the answers to their questions.
NMC 273Y1Y Early Islamic History: The Prophet and the Caliphates
Instructor(s): Z. McQuinn
Enr: 91
Instructor(s): D. Foran
Resp: 61
Retake: 96%
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Instructor(s): M. Simidchieva
Mean
Enr: 57
Resp: 22
Retake: 44%
Presents
0 0 0 3193937
6.1
Explains
00019
42
45
6.3
Communicates00003
16
79
6.8
Teaching
00136
43
45
6.3
Workload
008
72
1331
4.2
Difficulty
138
68
1510
4.0
Learn Exp
0 0 212292729
5.7
McQuinn's lectures were organized and well-structured. Students
thought she was considerate and took the time to answer questions. She
was also approachable and passionate about the subject. Some students
questioned the value of the tutorials.
NMC 103H1F Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations III: The Islamic
World
Instructor(s): M. Subtelny
NMC 277H1F Special Topics in Near & Middle Eastern History (Arab
Revolts and Revolutions)
Enr: 99
Resp: 52
Retake: 77%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 2 4164434
Explains
1 0 0 5134533
Communicates00099
27
52
Teaching
0 0 0 6124832
Workload
0 2145722 6 0
Difficulty
0 4126510 8 0
Learn Exp
2 0 533172020
6.0
6.0
6.2
6.1
4.2
4.1
5.1
Subtelny was enthusiastic about teaching and her lectures were engaging and interesting. Some students thought the readings and assignments were more difficult than an average first year course. Overall,
however, they enjoyed the class and the lectures.
NMC 241H1S Anthropology of the Middle East
Instructor(s): A. Mittermaier
Enr: 65
Resp: 31
Retake: 72%
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Presents
0
Explains
0
Communicates 0
Teaching
0
0
0
3
0
0 6253829
016 93835
0 3191954
0 6222941
Mean
5.9
5.9
6.2
6.1
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 9471423 4
Explains
0 0 9402218 9
Communicates 0 4 918271822
Teaching
0 0 936221318
Workload
040
42
3399
Difficulty
0 0 4332828 4
Learn Exp
0 0 8253333 0
4.7
4.8
5.1
5.0
4.7
5.0
4.9
Simidchieva was extremely nice and available to answer students'
questions. Her lectures were informative, but occasionally disorganized.
Students felt that she truly cared about them.
Some students expressed concern that the class was too long and
claimed it was hard to pay attention.
Instructor(s): J. Reilly
Enr: 72
Resp: 48
Retake: 97%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 2 4142554
Explains
00026
25
66
Communicates00024
22
70
Teaching
00044
20
70
Workload
024
74
1440
Difficulty
0 0106817 4 0
Learn Exp
0 0 0 6153146
6.2
6.6
6.6
6.6
4.1
4.1
6.2
Reilly was enthusiastic, organized and attentive to students' needs.
He was well-prepared and knowledgeable about the subject. Students
generally had an enriching learning experience and liked the format of the
class. They also appreciated how controversial topics were dealt with in
a fair and unbiased manner.
NMC 278H1F Introduction to the Modern Middle East
Instructor(s): J. Reilly
Enr: 86
Resp: 42
Retake: 97%
1234567
Presents
0 0 011112650
Mean
6.1
144
Explains
00027
42
47
Communicates 0 0 211113835
Teaching
00049
31
53
Workload
004
71
1940
Difficulty
007
52
3540
Learn Exp
0 0 017 83241
6.4
5.9
6.3
4.2
4.4
6.0
Students thought Reilly was knowledgeable and extremely wellorganized. His lectures were very detailed and easy to understand. He
answered questions effectively, had a good sense of humour and was
invested in students' learning experiences. He was also friendly and easy
to talk to.
NMC 283Y1Y Islam: Religion and Civilization
Instructor(s): L. Silvers
Enr: 61
Retake: 90%
Mean
Presents
0 2 2 7212838
Explains
0 2 2 7141657
Communicates2004711
73
Teaching
00211911
64
Workload
009
78722
Difficulty
009
70
1720
Learn Exp
0 3 020 62346
5.9
6.1
6.5
6.2
4.1
4.1
5.9
Students thought Silvers was enthusiastic and excited about the course
material. She was well-versed in the subject and her lectures were very
informative. She was also well-organized and prepared. Altogether,
students felt that she improved their experiences at the University.
NMC 284H1F Judaism and Feminism
Instructor(s): T. Meacham
Resp: 10
Retake: 100%
1234567
Presents
0
Explains
0
Communicates 0
Teaching
0
Workload
0
Difficulty
0
Learn Exp
0
Mean
01020302020
0 0 0403030
0 010 03060
0 0 0105040
0 07020 010
0205020 010
0 028141442
5.2
5.9
6.4
6.3
4.5
4.3
5.7
Students thought Meacham was intelligent, well-informed and enthusiastic. She was helpful to students and delivered informative lectures.
NMC 342H1F History & Sources of Egyptian Monasticism
Instructor(s): R. Boutros Bishara
Enr: 21 Resp: 18
Retake: 88%
1234567
Mean
Presents
000511
38
44
Explains
000011
55
33
Communicates 0 0 5 0273827
Teaching
0 0 0 0163844
Workload
0011
66
1605
Difficulty
0011
61
2205
Learn Exp
0 0 026263313
6.2
6.2
5.8
6.3
4.2
4.3
5.3
Students thought Boutros Bishara was a great lecturer who was
approachable and very helpful to students.
NMC 343H1F History of Ancient Egypt I: Predynastic Period to
Middle Kingdom
Instructor(s): M. Pouls-Wegner
Enr: 101 6.2
4.5
4.2
5.3
Students thought Pouls-Wegner was enthusiastic, knowledgeable,
engaging and passionate about the material. The class had a heavy
workload but students thought they learned a lot. Students thought the
tutorials were helpful but wished there was higher attendance. They
also hoped for a more interactive lecture format. Altogether, students
expressed positive feelings about their experience.
NMC 344H1S History of Ancient Egypt II: Second Intermediate
Period to Greco-Roman Period
Enr: 105
1234567
0 0 0 1124738
0 0 3542910 4
003
72
2030
0 0 225253017
Instructor(s): M. Pouls-Wegner
Resp: 42
Enr: 12
Teaching
Workload
Difficulty
Learn Exp
Resp: 55
Retake: 88%
1234567
Presents
0 0 114322030
Explains
0 0 0 1383237
Communicates 0 1 0 1124043
Mean
5.6
5.9
6.2
Resp: 60
Retake: 90%
1234567
Mean
Presents
000111
53
33
Explains
00005
61
33
Communicates00003
26
70
Teaching
00008
47
44
Workload
0 0 3552016 5
Difficulty
000
781163
Learn Exp
0 0 026222822
6.2
6.3
6.7
6.4
4.7
4.3
5.5
Students thought the instructor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.
She presented material and answered questions well. She also shared
relevant experiences from her own professional life that were related to
the course, which students liked.
Students thought the readings were helpful and the rubic was clear.
However, some students questioned the value of the tutorials.
NMC 348Y1Y History of Iran from Sasanians to the Safavids
Instructor(s): M. Subtelny
Enr: 50
Resp: 38
Retake: 90%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00005
22
72
Explains
000011
20
68
Communicates00005
26
67
Teaching
00006
30
63
Workload
008
64
1752
Difficulty
006
56
2566
Learn Exp
0 0 013182740
6.7
6.6
6.6
6.6
4.3
4.5
6.0
Students thought Subtelny was engaging, charismatic and enthusiastic. She had detailed, organized lectures with excellent visual aids. The
subject was difficult and the class contained a lot of information, but the
instructor was very knowledgeable and ensured that all students were
able to succeed.
NMC 360H1F Archaeology of the Biblical World I: The Bronze Age
Instructor(s): D. Foran
Enr: 16
Resp: 12
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 0 0254133
Explains
0 0 0 0165033
Communicates00000
66
33
Teaching
00008
58
33
Workload
000
75
1680
Difficulty
0 0 87516 012
Learn Exp
0 0 025252525
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.2
4.3
4.1
5.5
Foran's lectures were well-organized and her expectations were clearly
defined. She was an effective teacher and she made the subject interesting. Students liked the way she presented material and thought her
speaking style was enjoyable and interesting.\
ASSU ANTI-CALENDAR
NMC 361H1S The Archaeology of the Biblical Word II: The Iron Age
NMC 394H1F Persianate Art & Architecture
Instructor(s): D. Foran
Instructor(s): K. Ruehrdanz
Enr: 18
Resp: 10
Retake: 90%
Enr: 13
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 0 0203050
Explains
0 0 0 0202060
Communicates 0 0 0 0201070
Teaching
0 0 0 0202060
Workload
000
100000
Difficulty
000
100000
Learn Exp
0 0 037251225
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.4
4.0
4.0
5.2
Students thought Foran was knowledgeable and approachable. They
enjoyed her class presentations and thought the course was interesting
and informative.
NMC 367H1S Archaeology & Architecture of Egyptian Monasticism
Instructor(s): R. Bishara Boutros
Enr: 32 Resp: 24
Retake: 79%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00088
30
52
Explains
0 0 0 8172152
Communicates 0 4 0 4121662
Teaching
00008
25
66
Workload
0 01666 412 0
Difficulty
00
20
66840
Learn Exp
0 0 625 63725
6.3
6.2
6.2
6.6
4.1
4.0
5.5
Students felt the course was a great introduction to the topic. The
instructor was helpful, knowledgeable and made the subject interesting.
NMC 378H1S Modern Arab History
Instructor(s): J. Reilly
Enr: 51
Resp: 36
Retake: 97%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00025
25
66
Explains
00022
13
80
Communicates000211
13
72
Teaching
00002
13
83
Workload
0011
66
2200
Difficulty
002
63
2580
Learn Exp
00066
27
58
6.6
6.7
6.6
6.8
4.1
4.4
6.4
Reilly was an articulate lecturer who had a good grasp of the subject.
He communicated concepts clearly and answered students' questions
effectively. Students also thought he was approachable and well-prepared. They also liked that he graded assignments quickly and gave clear
instructions for both assignments and tests.
NMC 382Y1Y Mummies, Myth and Magic: The Religion of Ancient
Egypt
Instructor(s): R. Leprohon
Enr: 70 Resp: 57
Resp: 9
145
Retake: 22%
1234567
Mean
Presents
111122222211 0
Explains
033223311 0 0
Communicates11 0224411 011
Teaching
055221111 0 0
Workload
000
55011
33
Difficulty
0 0 033221133
Learn Exp
144214 01414 0
3.7
3.2
3.9
2.8
5.2
5.4
3.0
Students felt this course could have been better organized and that
the exams were not reflective of the class material. Students also commented that no assignment guidelines were given to them which was
frustrating.
Ruehrdanz was knowledgeable, but students found her disorganized
and difficult to understand.
NMC 468H1F Seminar in Egyptian Archaeology II
Instructor(s): M. Pouls-Wegner
Enr: 8 Resp: 6
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00000
50
50
Explains
00000
50
50
Communicates00000
33
66
Teaching
00000
33
66
Workload
0 0166616 0 0
Difficulty
0 0206020 0 0
Learn Exp
0 0 0 0402040
6.5
6.5
6.7
6.7
4.0
4.0
6.0
Pouls-Wegner was an outstanding teacher who was attentive, helpful,
fair, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Students liked the structure of the
class and thought it was a great way to gain hands-on experience in the
field of archaeology.
NMC 469Y1Y Mediaeval Middle Eastern Ceramics
Instructor(s): R. Mason
Enr: 20
Resp: 20
Retake: 73%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 01525301515
Explains
0 0 040152025
Communicates 0 0 010301050
Teaching
0 5 020203520
Workload
0 5157010 0 0
Difficulty
055
50
3055
Learn Exp
0 0 633201326
4.9
5.3
6.0
5.4
3.8
4.4
5.2
Students thought Mason was funny and engaging. He explained concepts clearly and responded to questions effectively. The class made
students view the topics in a new light.
NMC 473H1F Intellectuals of the Modern Arab World
Retake: 98%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 1 5122654
Explains
0 0 0 3101768
Communicates00000
12
87
Teaching
00003
22
73
Workload
17
10
69711
Difficulty
137
71851
Learn Exp
0 2 014172738
6.3
6.5
6.9
6.7
3.9
4.1
5.8
Leprohon was enthusiastic, passionate and friendly. He had both
strong expertise in the subject and an engaging personality. His lectures
were well-prepared, organized and contained useful visuals. The class
contained a lot of information, but Leprohon was a fair marker and he
made the material interesting.
Instructor(s): J. Hanssen
Enr: 5
Resp: 4
Retake: 66%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00
5000
500
Explains
0000
660
33
Communicates 0 0 0 0255025
Teaching
0 0 0 0255025
Workload
0 0 0502525 0
Difficulty
000
250
750
Learn Exp
0 0 025 05025
4.5
5.7
5.8
6.0
4.8
5.5
5.8
146
NMC 479H1F Nationalism in the Arab World
Instructor(s): J. Reilly
Enr: 16
Resp: 10
Retake: 90%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00000
20
80
Explains
00000
10
90
Communicates00000
10
90
Teaching
000000
100
Workload
0 0 070 02010
Difficulty
0 0 060201010
Learn Exp
0 0 012123737
6.8
6.9
6.9
7.0
4.7
4.7
6.0
Reilly was an engaging and effective teacher. He was approachable
and knowledgeable about the subject matter. Students also expressed
an interest in having more readings and discussion time.
NMC 491H1F Mesopotamian Material Culture: Art
Instructor(s): C. Reichel
Enr: 8
Resp: 5
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 02020 060
Explains
0 0 020 04040
Communicates00000
40
60
Teaching
0 0 0 0202060
Workload
000
100000
Difficulty
0 0206020 0 0
Learn Exp
0 0 02040 040
6.0
6.0
6.6
6.4
4.0
4.0
5.6
NML 110Y1Y Introductory Standard Arabic
Instructor(s): A.K. Ali
Resp: 23
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 0 4181859
Explains
00099
27
54
Communicates00099
33
47
Teaching
00004
28
66
Workload
4 0 023143819
Difficulty
5 0 025153520
Learn Exp
005011
44
38
6.3
6.3
6.2
6.6
5.3
5.3
6.1
Students thought Ali was talented, well-organized and extremely intelligent. The material was difficult and the workload was heavy, but otherwise, they thought the class was both fun and rewarding.
Instructor(s): S. Ally
Enr: 20
Resp: 12
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 016331633
Explains
0 0 016331633
Communicates00008
41
50
Teaching
00088
33
50
Workload
0 0 0333325 8
Difficulty
0 0 0501625 8
Learn Exp
0 0 027 01854
5.7
5.7
6.4
6.2
5.1
4.9
6.0
Ally was clear about requirements and made the material easy to
understand. He was patient, informative and enthusiastic.
NML 155H1F Elementary Modern Hebrew I
Instructor(s): K. Rubinstein
Enr: 8
Resp: 7
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00000
50
50
Explains
0 0 0 0145728
Communicates00000
28
71
6.5
6.1
6.7
00000
28
71
0 0147114 0 0
0 0147114 0 0
00000
60
40
6.7
4.0
4.0
6.4
Rubinstein was charismatic and easy to approach. Her teaching style
was focused and clear, and she articulated ideas and concepts clearly.
She was well-organized, helpful, patient and creative.
NML 156H1S Elementary Modern Hebrew II
Instructor(s): K. Rubinstein
Enr: 9
Resp: 8
Retake: 87%
1234567
Mean
Presents
012 0 0 03750
Explains
0 012 0 02562
Communicates00
12000
87
Teaching
120000
12
75
Workload
000
57
4200
Difficulty
0 0127512 0 0
Learn Exp
00000
80
20
6.0
6.2
6.5
6.1
4.4
4.0
6.2
Rubinstein was effective, relatable, fun, knowledgeable, patient and
helpful. She was easily available for extra help and answered questions
effectively. Furthermore, her classes were well-organized.
NML 211Y1Y Intermediate Standard Arabic I
Instructor(s): A.K. Ali
Enr: 24
Reichel was enthusiastic and it was a great course overall.
Enr: 23
Teaching
Workload
Difficulty
Learn Exp
Resp: 14
Retake: 100%
1234567
Presents
0
Explains
0
Communicates 0
Teaching
0
Workload
0
Difficulty
0
Learn Exp
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Mean
0 7281450
0 7282142
0 7142850
0 0212157
721213514
7422128 0
036 02736
6.1
6.0
6.2
6.4
5.3
4.7
5.6
Ali encouraged students to learn the language and explained concepts
clearly. Some students expressed a desire for more spoken exercises.
NML 250Y1Y Introductory Biblical Hebrew
Instructor(s): K. Baranowski
Enr: 8 Resp: 6
Retake: 83%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 033 05016
Explains
0 0 016163333
Communicates00000
50
50
Teaching
0 0 016 01666
Workload
0 0 05033 016
Difficulty
0 0 06616 016
Learn Exp
0 0 0 0333333
5.5
5.8
6.5
6.3
4.8
4.7
6.0
Baranowski was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The overall
value of the class was very high and the instructor sought the best possible outcomes for students.
NML 260Y1Y Introductory Persian
Instructor(s): A. Hojatollah Taleghani
Enr: 8 Resp: 5
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0000
200
80
Explains
00000
40
60
Communicates000000
100
Teaching
000000
100
Workload
0 0206020 0 0
Difficulty
0 0252550 0 0
Learn Exp
0 0 0 0502525
6.8
6.6
7.0
7.0
4.0
4.2
5.8
ASSU ANTI-CALENDAR
NML 270Y1Y Introductory Turkish
Instructor(s): M. Yasar
Enr: 12
Resp: 11
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
000009
90
Explains
00000
18
81
Communicates000009
90
Teaching
000009
90
Workload
0 0 0631818 0
Difficulty
0 0 0603010 0
Learn Exp
000011
33
55
6.9
6.8
6.9
6.9
4.5
4.5
6.4
Yasar was an outstanding instructor who made difficult material enjoyable. He was enthusiastic and was effective in getting students excited
about learning. Furthermore, students felt like they learned a lot in class.
NML 310Y1Y Intermediate Standard Arabic II
Instructor(s): A.K. Ali
Enr: 16
Resp: 13
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0070
237
61
Explains
7 0 0 7151553
Communicates07077
15
61
Teaching
0 0 0 0231561
Workload
007
53
3007
Difficulty
007
53
2377
Learn Exp
0009
459
36
6.2
5.8
6.1
6.4
4.5
4.5
5.7
Students really liked Ali and thought he was very knowledgeable.
Some students wished the course contained a larger speaking component and was focused less on the book.
NML 340Y1Y Intermediate Egyptian
Instructor(s): R. Leprohon
Enr: 11
Resp: 10
Retake: 88%
1234567
Mean
Presents
000000
100
Explains
00000
10
90
Communicates000000
100
Teaching
000000
100
Workload
0 0 010304020
Difficulty
0 0 0204040 0
Learn Exp
00000
10
90
7.0
6.9
7.0
7.0
5.7
5.2
6.9
Leprohon was approachable, helpful and knowledgeable. The class
had a high workload but the value of it was also high and students felt
that they learned a lot.
NML 355H1F Advanced Modern Hebrew I
Instructor(s): K. Rubinstein
Enr: 6
Resp: 4
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
0 0 02550 025
Explains
0 0 025 05025
Communicates0000
250
75
Teaching
0 0 0 0333333
Workload
0 0 0502525 0
Difficulty
0252525 025 0
Learn Exp
00
50000
50
5.2
5.8
6.5
6.0
4.8
3.8
5.0
NML 356H1S Advanced Modern Hebrew
Instructor(s): K. Rubinstein
Enr: 5
Resp: 4
Retake: 100%
1234567
Mean
Presents
00000
50
50
Explains
00000
50
50
Communicates000000
100
6.5
6.5
7.0
Teaching
Workload
Difficulty
Learn Exp
147
00000
25
75
000
75
2500
000
75
2500
0000
750
25
6.8
4.2
4.2
5.5
Rubinstein was an excellent instructor who taught the course very well.
NML 360Y1Y Introductory Intermediate Persian
Instructor(s): A. Hojatollah Taleghani
Enr: 11 Resp: 9
Retake: 100%
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Mean
Presents
00000
22
77
Explains
00000
33
66
Communicates000000
100
Teaching
0000011
88
Workload
1100
6611110
Difficulty
1100
55
22110
Learn Exp
0 0 0 0145728
6.8
6.7
7.0
6.9
4.0
4.1
6.1
Hojatollah Taleghani was very passionate about the subject matter
and a skilled instructor. Some students felt she could have spoken more
Persian in class.
NML 370Y1Y Intermediate Turkish
Instructor(s): H. Simsek
Enr: 11
Resp: 6
Retake: 83%
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Mean
Presents
0 0 033 05016
Explains
0 020 0204020
Communicates 016 0 0 01666
Teaching
016 0 0163333
Workload
0 0 0503316 0
Difficulty
0 0 050161616
Learn Exp
0 0202020 040
5.5
5.4
6.0
5.5
4.7
5.0
5.2
Students thought Simsek was gentle, kind and enthusiastic. His
classes were well-prepared and students learned a lot. He was passionate about the subject material, although some students found the class to
be challenging.
NML 411H1F Readings in Arabic Newspapers
Instructor(s): A.K. Ali
Enr: 22
Resp: 17
Retake: 93%
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Mean
Presents
0 0 0 0313137
Explains
0 0 0 0231758
Communicates000011
35
52
Teaching
000511
29
52
Workload
0 6 0621212 6
Difficulty
0511
581155
Learn Exp
0 0 014352128
6.1
6.4
6.4
6.3
4.4
4.2
5.6
Students felt that Ali was a great teacher. They thought that the course
was an interesting and fun experience. Ali was attentive and available to
answer questions. Some students suggested the use of a grading rubic
for assignments.