D Gamble - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: D Gamble

Department: Languages

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I wanted to do a french minor until I met this guy. He is literally the worst person I have ever met, he is racist, sexist and misogynistic. I honestly don't know how he has kept a job interacting with the public. Be ready to be picked on in class and made fun of if you're wrong. Avoid at all costs

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cet course est horrible! C'est tellement plat car c'est enseigné complètement en anglais. Le prof prend plus de temp à enseigné la grammaire anglais que le français. Je ne recommend pas de tous cet cours! Je n'ai appris riens.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Is confusing when he speaks. Seems to speak in code. Teaches the language like a science, he really likes to break apart every part of the sentence and ask questions about it. He calls on you to answer his questions even if you dont want to. I would avoid him if you have the choice. Kind of ruined my interest in the french language.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH2100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best way to learn French is to take a course with Dr. Gamble. I found him very intimidating at first, but by the end of the semester I loved him. He learns everyone's name, and interacts with everyone in the class. If you study, ask questions and go to class, you should have no problems with Dr. Gamble. By far my favourite prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FR4121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was an amazing course and Gamble was an excellent professor. I heard terrible things before taking the course, but if you were there to work, it paid off. He recognized who was putting the effort in and who wasn't. If you have the chance to take the course and he is the prof, I'd highly recommend it. Never learned so much as I did with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH2100
• 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:

The first week of classes I thought he was really mean and strict, but he became my favourite prof. He engages the class, and knows everybody's name. I learned so much in this class. He uses english to explain thoroughly which I found very helpful. Gamble is actually very friendly and makes you want to go to class and do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• 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:

Gamble is a great prof. and knows his material thoroughly. If you want to get good at French - this is your course. If you want the language credit or an easy mark - stay away. This course requires ALOT of practice. Gamble is a funny prof, if you show a genuine interest in the material and ask questions he'll make sure you do well. Highly recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Gamble's best kind. I say, if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This prof is not for everyone. Makes inappropriate jokes (which I found funny). Fairly difficult marker but knows his stuff! Obsessed with grammar. A bit intimidating but not terrible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH4630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a terrible man.He is makes his students feel so stupid.He thinks he is the most intelligent human on the planet and everyone else is dumb.He doesn't help you if you go to see him after class;instead he talks down to you and tells you all the things you do wrong and tries to convince you to drop his course because "you are not smart enough"

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's good at explaining the concepts of French but he is arrogant. If you ask him a simple question he speaks down to you. Great prof, terrible people skills and personality.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• 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:

At first he seems really mean and he says rude things, but don't take it personally. He's a really funny guy. He is the best french prof I ever had. He really does care how you do in class and is willing to answer any questions. Just read your textbook and go to class. Don't expect him to remember your name.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• 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 is one of the most interesting, intelligent and comical people I think I've every met. First couple of weeks, it feels like you've walked into Dracula's lair, but this becomes rather funny after a while. You can learn a lot from him, and he makes you want to learn even more! Will try to take another one of his classes for sure!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very, very intelligent and adores french. However, he is rude, makes very inappropriate comments, and treats you as though you are inferior. If you can put up with all of this and go to class, you will learn a lot. (just remember that's a lot easier said then done)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FREN1502
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I personally thought he was awesome, but I can see how people feel intimidated by him. You have to work (HARD) for your mark, but his teaching is not about what grade you can get but how much you can actually learn (also about yourself). I would pick him for any French course, any given time.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first Dr. Gamble will seem intimidating and condescending. Go to class and keep up with the material. If you can move past his rude remarks, you will learn a great deal. He is very knowledgeable, although he will never remember your name!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very rewarding prof and he's good with returning marks on time. The better your attendance, the better you'll do. He can make snide or condescending remarks, but I've never felt insulted. His sense of humour is rather dry, and he often compares French to other languages, which can sometimes be confusing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can be hard to understand at times, but he's highly intelligent and perhaps intimidatingly so at times. The better your attendance, the better you'll do. He can make snide or condescending remarks, but I've never felt insulted. His sense of humour is rather dry, and he often compares French to other languages, which can sometimes be confusing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FREN2000
• 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:

Really good prof. Still go to him for help with french compositions. Teaches the course in english so that you can actually understand it and he encourages you to ask questions. If he asks you for answers in class, it means that he knows your smart.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FREN2100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is terrible! Made you feel so stupid, did not care how well you did, tried to scare you out of his class from the very first class. He was also late for every class and kept you late, and he'll still make you regret being late for class. He is very mean and rude. Should not be teaching! Do yourself and your GPA a favor and stay away from him!