David Rampton - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Professor: David Rampton

Department: English

College: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cares about his students and is always accessible to see them outside of lectures. His lectures are fairly dry, but he gives interesting input on the material. Not a very work-heavy class, with the typical syllabus of one midterm, two essays and a final. Overall, a decent prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG3362
• 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:

Probably the best prof I've ever had. Fair grader, the content is really awesome. You can tell he cares a lot about his students. Highly recommend him if you're looking into getting into english or just if you're just taking an english course in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rampton is an amazing professor. He is so knowledgeable of every text to the point where he's practically memorized the readings altogether. He helped me through bad grades to good grades and he should be known as one of the best english professors. Hands down would only take him for classes if I could.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the type of professor that wants his students to pass. The exams mostly consist of being able to apply what you read during the semester, and mostly focuses on the content of the works rather than any subtext. He is an easy marker when it comes to exams, and is fair when it comes to essays. The quizes are an automatic 100% if do the readings.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It isn't necessarily the easiest American Lit class, and surely there are profs that will mark easier if you're just in it for the easy grades, but Rampton is brilliant. His lectures are enticing and he focuses on overarching themes and things of interest to show the value of studying American Lit on a greater level than just reading books. 1010

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Rampton is hands down the best prof I've had at uOttawa. He's so down to earth, loves the material he's teaching and is over all such a kind hearted person. The reading list could seem heavy and his lectures may be a little dry if you're not in to the subject, but he's always available for extra help and really cares about his students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1123
• 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:

Great prof! Very helpful and made me love english literature. Definitely the best professor I have had in my first year.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT
• 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 took his course a very long time ago. By far the best teacher I had at Ottawa U.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

Rampton's American Lit class was a long one (full year!) with a LOT of reading material, but he explained it well and I learned a lot from his class. Kind of quiet and slow paced at times but overall pretty good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

Rampton's lectures got me excited about American literature. He is a fair marker who rewards hard-working students and he is extremely passionate about literature. Watch out for being called out in class to answer and analyze works!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AMLITB
• 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:

Rampton is an awesome Prof; there are a lot of comments here about his marking, but if you're ever having trouble in his class, Rampton is incredibly helpful. He'll walking you through anything and let you know exactly what he's looking for. He's also incredibly passionate about his teaching. Would definitely take a class with him again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

Amazing professor. He's actually interested in his students, and really wants to help you learn. He knows your name and is always making himself available for help outside of class. He's very passionate about what he teaches, and focuses on the details. Not the easiest marker, but totally worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

GREAT PROF! Super helpful and encouraging. Lectures are clear. He does things the old fashioned way so no powerpoint. Fair marker. There's a lot of reading and it's often difficult so this is definitely not a bird course. Rewarding class if you work at it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG3362
• 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:

Excellent professor. His lectures are engaging, he loves class participation and as an earlier reviewer pointed out, he swings on the coat racks when he's listening to students speak. Priceless. Nice guy, good professor, average marker. Highly recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: VIC3362
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. He speaks a bit fast so you have to be quick at writing notes. Very open-minded, clear about his expectations.However, he is a harsh marker. His major essay is super long. I wouldn't take him again unless I had no choice.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG2400
• 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:

This prof. is one of the best I have ever had. He is passionate about English and encourages students to become passionate about it as well, by allowing them to express their personal interpretations of the works. I would highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: VIC3364
• 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:

A very good pof for sure. He cares about how you interpret lit instead of just him taking about what he thinks it means. Very open minded to diff views on readings, understanding, helpful, funny. A definate top rated prof for me! Reasonable and flexible marker. YOu get what u deserve. Nothing more, nothing less.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

LOVEE HIM! He is the first prof that I have had that has done things a bit differently. He wants to hear what you have to say, and wants to read your stuff... doesn't want you to just repeat what everyone else has said already. He makes his papers/exams a bit different from the usual. He is so passionate, you can tell that he just adores lit. CUTE!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG2450
• 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:

Prof. Rampton has changed my life. He is very open to questions, and is one of those few professors who can not only teach passionately, but has a great awareness and an awesome ability to find what is good in a person--and help them bring it out.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG
• 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:

Total cutie. Had him 5 years ago and was extremely helpful with extra time during office hours. Very passionate and made me adore American Lit. (and him!)