David Lamari - Western University, London, ON

Professor: David Lamari

Department: Languages

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't listen to the recent reviews about Lamari and 2300 - a lot of people expected this course to be an absolute bird, put 0 effort and expected a 90. I never thought I would be interested in Classics, but Lamari makes every lecture very engaging and relatable (his references are great). Record every lecture and take good notes - no need to read

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst lecturer at Western. Comes up with the most ambiguous questions and he is really stubborn that his questions are fair when they are really not. Tests you on the most stupid detail you can never even imagine and theres always two answers that both seem right and you just have to guess which one Lamari thinks is more right.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is good at lecturing and making the material interesting, but his exam questions focus excessively on minute details, purposefully make them convoluted by using different wording than what was used in class that leads to misinterpretation of the question, and by using ambiguous wording. Also sometimes contradicts himself in lecture.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

when i started the course i was doing the readings but by the second half i stopped (and i got better grades)... i would recommend just going to class and paying super close attention and definitely record the lectures if u can. Overall, i think hes a really good lecturer- the content can seem dry but he makes it interesting

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Loves what he teaches, but he's an awful prof. Lectures are messy, hard to follow and tedious. He speaks for 1hr 35min straight without a break. His midterm questions are poorly thought out and will focus on one minute detail he mentioned in class briefly rather than stories he emphasized in class. Re-watching his lectures are no help.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLA2800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thought this class would be SUPER boring, and it wasn't exactly thrilling but Lamari made it as interesting as possible. Wish I had put more effort into memorizing the vocab, as that's the main thing it takes to do well on the tests. I wouldn't skip class with this one, he posts his lecture slides but they're not very explanatory. Good prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLA1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i wasnt interested in classics before i took his course, he is enthusiastic and passionate about what hes teaching that it makes the student feel the same way, he is a god

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLAS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Is nice to take if your schedule is very essay-course heavy but you HAVE to do the readings and attend every class. He makes it interesting and it very funny though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CLAS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Makes classics very fun to learn, makes classes very interesting but you need to read a lot

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I Always loved classics and this prof made it that much better, he made me want to go to class and I never missed one all year. Pay attention in class and do a bit of reading, it's extremely fair difficulty and easily achievable. Take any of his classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CLAS1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lamari was hilarious and really knew what he was teaching it inspired countless students. Actually inspired me to continue on in Classics

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CLAS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very engaging! Looked forward to lecture.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ETYM2800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The course overall was great if you can just keep ontop of your course and so if you can just memorize the homework assigned and make flash cards you should be able to do well in the course. Lectures are 3 hours that usually don't reach 3 hours and are once a week so it's very chill

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ETYM2800
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Screws students over by changing the textbook in the middle of the year. The textbook itself teaches more than the professor himself. Material was personally boring (it depends on the person) and overall was an unpleasant experience

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS2800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's jumpy, hard to follow and makes too many changes to the homework assigned. Impossible to get an app outside of hours. Class itself is useful. Slides 90% graphics. Answers to text q's vague so argue away on part marks. Got a 90 easy. All memory. Do the work, use cue cards and it's a breeze. Go to class 2nd half esp. Nice but disorganized.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLASSICS1000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It's the class you get excited to go to

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLA1000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading, but he clearly tries his best to help you succeed. He is very fun and animated during classes. He goes through the exams and makes sure he improves on it every time. Funny and great!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLASS1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attended every single lecture- definitely a must to pass, but looked forward to it. Absolutely fascinating and hilarious, wish I could take it over again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CS2800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the best prof I have had. He is hilarious and makes lectures super interesting! If you do the homework and readings and go to lectures there is no reason you won't get a 90 at least! Before exams he offers a question period so you can ask as many questions you want! Recommend 100%

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CLASS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading. He seems to change the reading schedules and lectures alot which made his lectures hard to follow without the background, at times. He's an interesting professor. He tries to relate terms/events to modern day. He makes his lectures pretty funny. All exams are multiple choice. Do the readings before hand and you'll be fine.