David Clark - McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Professor: David Clark

Department: English

College: McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 3WE3
• 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:

It is clear he is passionate and loves his work but he could be a lot more accommodating. His night classes are unfair. 3 hours with no PowerPoint notes, just pictures. Some of us can't stay the full 3 hours each week and then I'm punished by having no notes to turn to.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 81659TBA
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Clark is professional, caring, and he loves when his students show an interest in their work. If he sees you tried and have difficulty, he will do his very best to help you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clark loves teaching and its very evident! But he is a really hard prof, his quizzes and exam was not easy but if you stay on top off your work, it shouldn't be too bad. I wouldn't recommend this course as an elective unless you really love english and are willing to dedicate a lot of time to it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1A03
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clark is extremely engaging and for lack of a better word, truly inspirational. Although he can be extremely wordy and off-track, even dodging his main point, his lectures feel more like life lessons than anything. He will stare into your eyes and it seems as if he's seeing your soul. Interesting man that is very knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1A03
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely phenomenal professor. Hilarious and stirring. I missed his lecture once because of unforeseen reasons, and I was pissed. Although, I do wish he opened the floor and asked questions in-lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3M063
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If the English department was a political TV drama like House of Cards, Dr. Clark would killl it. He talks about his friendship with Henry Giroux, he wears a suit everyday. He looks into your eyes when he lectures and stirs something deep within your subconscious. Please don't take this lightly, the politics are deadly and the stakes high. Uh-ohhh.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 3Q03
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clark was very intimidating the first few lectures, but I secretly suspect it's a strategy to weed out the slackers; people who are afraid of his high standards will likely drop the class early, leaving only the people who are serious. If you're struggling, go to his office hours (prepared and caught-up) and he'll offer good guidance.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3AA3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's been several years since I've taken a class with Dr. Clark and he still stands out to me as one of THE most engaging professors I have ever encountered. He's not easy but he sure is worth the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 3M063
• 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:

He is honestly one of the most engaging professors I've ever had. While he has high expectations of his students it's totally worth it, believe me the hard work pays off! Incredibly passionate about what he teaches and provides clear/helpful guidelines about what he is looking for in order to succeed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3M06
• 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:

Suuuuuuch an awesome professor!! Clark is my favourite prof I've ever had... definitely recommend his course... but his classes are definitely ones you HAVE to attend - take one of his courses!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG3M06
• 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:

Dr. Clark has been by far my favourite English prof at Mac. His interpretations of texts are so alive and engaging, it really shows how much passion he has for the subjects he teaches. He's very helpful outside of class, and so long as you do the readings, attend class and make use of the extra material he offers online you should have no problems.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG3QQ3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Clark is the kind of professor you suspect writes favourable reviews of himself on ratemyprofs.com. If there was ever a word that summed up a man so succinctly, that word is "unctuous" for Dr. Clark.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG3QQ3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was the hardest English prof I have had, but I respect him for it. On the first day he told the class that he expected us to be on top of things, and that he would be hard. Very passionate professor who, although I struggled with the course, I loved his teaching. I never met a professor who seemed to care as much as he does.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HS4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very demanding and intimidating...expect that every point you make will be challenged. That said he was a very interesting prof who changed the way I think about many issues...and he marks much more easily then you'd expect based on his demeanor in class. Overall a fantastic, but slightly terrifying, prof.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG340
• 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:

Love this man. If you are in English because you really love ENGLISH, then this is the course for you. This is the prof that inspires you, the one you'll remember. He's not an easy marker, but it ain't all easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LITCRIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took four different classes with Clark, and he really made me think; his critical theory courses are tremendously stimulating. That said, I am not crazy about him. He has a mysterious chip on his shoulder, and his self-righteousness is incredibly alienating. Even so, I recommend his classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG4AR3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved the class; Clarks passion for the material was inspiring.What I didn't appreciate was the arbitrary marking schemes,his attempts to intimidate.i think i have a love/hate relationship to this man.while i am perhaps a more critical thinker because of him, my selfesteem took quite a blow:( haha

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 3QQ3ANDANOTHE
• 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:

After a decade, this is still my favourite prof. H knows so much, you feel like you're getting your tuition's worth.He's not an easy marker, but he makes up for it by making lectures interesting, inspiring and worthwhile.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG3QQ3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Arrogant, silly man. Too full of himself to really know anything. Likes to use big words to hide lack of knowledge. Does not answer questions.