Bruce Ravelli - Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB

Professor: Bruce Ravelli

Department: Social Science

College: Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Bruce is a very inspirational speaker, and has made me truly fall in love with sociology. Although, you are being marked by very few things and those few things are severely toughly graded, almost in a way that's unrealistic for first years. Despite that i still enjoyed his class and each lecture was less of a class more of an experience.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Honestly, bruce is the reason I am majoring in Sociology. his lectures make sociology so interesting and although the intimidation of a large intro class can get to you, the TA's he has are great! Gives the exam questions two weeks prior and legit has the most straightforward grading criteria, not too hard of a class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is a great class and Bruce is an amazing prof. This was my hardest course, but it was also my favourite course; and I think that says something about Bruce and his teaching style. The midterms are tough but since the questions are asked before hand, you get time to prepare. Bruce tells great stories, and has interesting lectures. Thanks Bruce!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He treats lectures like inspirational speeches. I found him to be rude and make jokes at the expense of some students just to get a laugh from others. The text book he provides, which he wrote, is not helpful and I find myself constantly looking elsewhere for clarification. He was ignorant and had unrealistic expectations for a first year course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100A100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Intimidating professor until you get to know him. I hardly went to lectures and didn't read the books. If you study and know your material for midterms and tests, you will ace them. I had a day and a half to study for the final and ended up getting a 97% because I studied the material he told us to study. AMAZING lectures. SUPER helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't care what anyone says, this class is a terrific class. Although you have to work at it, his lectures could not be better and he uses humour everyday to teach us. Honestly my favourite class! Take this class because its so interesting. He goes over and beyond to help out any student

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

has very strong opinions which are unsupported and will argue any point you give. strange lecture structure and consistently off topic

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

hard, midterm kills you, final is worse, don't consider taking it if you want easy credits. lectures are interesting but not necessary. You can do well if you study his textbook because he wrote it. Not the best experience for me

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Incredibly arrogant prof. More interested in hearing his own voice and having students reiterate word for word than actually expecting students to live sociologically. He's stuck in dated concepts. HATED his course. Knowing I would have to take the next level from him had ended sociology for me.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SLGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Life changing. His lectures are unbelievable! Engaging, interesting and I found myself actually looking forward to going! Yes, his tests and assignments are hard, but he makes him self available to go through it with you and help you as much as possible. I'm finished post secondary now and he was by far my favorite prof. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SLGY3345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very helpful and approachable. If you show initiative in this class you'll do well. If you have any problems with your marks or with material, he is more than willing to help and accommodate. Attendance is not mandatory but you will have to know class discussions for midterm/final.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SLGY3345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Just don't do it. awful. plays total favourites and lets that person monopolize class. brutal brutal class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SLGY1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Was very clear with his explanations. Very fair with his marking. One of my favorite professors. I would take this class again. I would recommend him to everyone

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SLGY1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

my favourite professor of my university career.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SLGY1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

***EXAMS ARE MAD HARD ***

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bruce was by far one of the most inspiring professors I have ever had. Attendance is not mandatory, however, it is highly recommended. The amount of effort he puts into his lectures is extensive and you stand to learn a lot from just going to class. The mid term and final exam were not difficult but he expects very thorough answers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SLGY1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He actually wrote the textbook we used. Brilliant professor and one of the most well spoken I have ever had. Some material isn't the most exciting but he has fun with it and loves class participation. Highly recommended to anyone interested in Sociology. Must go to every class to understand the concepts though, he asks for every thorough answers

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SLGY1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His class is amazing!!! I learned so much that it doesn't even bother me that I'm not doing well. Dont use his class as gpa booster like all other intro to sociology classes. Use it for his stories and as an experience you will never forget!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SLGINT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Ravelli is absolutely an amazing professor! I have never had a class that has been more interesting. This class has honestly changed my view of the world, Take this course you will not be left disappointed. I give Mr. Ravelli 100 out of 10 he is AWESOME!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI8768
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good prof, material was boring but he made it interesting. Kind of.