Danny O'Quinn - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: Danny O'Quinn

Department: English

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor O'Quinn is an extremely knowledgeable professor who knows what he is talking about. However, I found his lectures very hard to follow & did not know what points he was trying to get across a lot of the time. His assignments are ambitious & unclear but he is very approachable and brilliant. Take a class with him if you want a challenge.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MANY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Professor O'Quinn makes class interesting and engaging. He teaches in a way that forces original thought from you and makes you a much better writer/thinker. Get ready to work hard but it is SO worth it!! The man is a genius.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting but can be boring. He's very knowledgeable but for a class of mainly first years his style and vocabulary while teaching is a bit tough to follow and take notes. His voice is super soft and may put you to sleep but if you pay attention you'll actually learn critical analysis strategies which is awesome.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His high degree of knowledge shows through every lecture, and he is good at clarifying complicated subjects. However I find he is very critical, and when asking questions aloud in class he seems to only accept the one answer he had been waiting to hear.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3960
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. O'Quinn is incredibly intelligent and this shines through in lecture, but never in a way that seems cocky. He genuinely tries to make harder ideas more accessible - for instance, he will use simple ideas that build off of one another to lead you to a difficult concept. I would absolutely recommend him!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's smart but he is too intense when he is in his lectures. He doesn't care that you have other classes and assignments because he only gives you mon - fri to do a long and hard assignment. I have not had one assignment that was interesting. Nice guy but makes me regret going towards my major in english since he has taught me nothing at all.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof, keeps lectures interesting. He's also one of the most intellectual profs i've ever had without seeming like his knowledge makes him superior in any way. I don't usually go to every class but he keeps lectures interesting so I get mad FOMO if I miss one. Taking a class with him again next semester (by choice).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was the most intelligent prof I have ever had! His lectures were extremely engaging. Definitely a reading and writing-intensive course and NOT an easy elective. But I thought he helped me become a better writer therefore I am taking another one of his courses.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were a big waste of time, had to buy 5 different books - all of which were poorly written & uninteresting

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3220
• 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:

He is absolutely brilliant and expects such brilliance in return. His assignments are challenging and though his marking is difficult, it is fair considering what you are able to take away from his lectures. The effort he asks of you as a student will benefit you in all other English classes. You will walk away from his class feeling accomplished.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• 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:

This prof is very intelligent but is VERY condescending. He knows how smart he is, but does not simplify his thoughts for his lectures. Nearly everyone I knew was frequently confused by his lectures. I will not take a class with him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3220
• 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:

Difficult, but worth it. There is real insight to be had in the lectures, which are highly structured. Contrary to popular opinion here I found him to be pragmatic if he found the majority of students hadn't prepared well for class, in that he could adjust on the go to ensure clarity. If you can dedicate the time, take his classes, it's worth it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. However, your GPA will not thank you. He is overly ambitious with the amount of information he tries to teach. His expectations for essays are ridiculous; papers that would easily get an A in other English classes will bring you Bs in an O'Quinn class. You need to think like him to get a good mark. Good teacher, evil marker.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• 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:

I'm in my fourth year now, and I can confidently say that O'Quinn, who I had in first year, remains the best professor I have ever had at Guelph. His lectures make clear the level of personal itnerest and commitment he has not only to the subject matter, but in making sure his students are interested and engaged with the material. Take his classes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stuffy, puffy and full of himself. A joke, really.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• 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:

He had a way of taking long pauses between statements -- whether it was to emphasize his "genius", or if he was just waiting for one of the half-asleep students to ask a question, I'll never know. However, he seemed genuinely interested in how everyone was finding the material.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2080
• 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:

Awesome... the best prof I've had so far. Makes seemingly boring materials very interesting, always gives clear, insightful lectures... I'm convinced he's a genius. I had this class early in the morning and he actually made me WANT to go. I wish I had him for more classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG2080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent and hot! Classes were fun.. and he always listens to every student's response.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I agree with others that O'Quinn is a great lecturer and very clear and coherant. BUT as others have said, the material he chooses is dull, sure he makes it interesting, but in the long run it's still dull. Great prof, very educated, respectful, and clear - but again, unless you don't care about what you learn get a course syllabus before semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

wonderful. super smart and interesting.