Donald Horton - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Donald Horton

Department: History

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Entertaining, lucid, reasonable. This course will help you look smart -- and if you care -- will help you become smarter. Horton is very biographical, but the theory (the intellectual's contribution) is far more important for good marks. It's not nearly as "fact-based" as other history courses. Good essay skills will ensure a rewarding course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• 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:

Class was very informative. New lectures began with a review of the previous intellectual theories. There were lots of jokes. He would even use the national accent of the intellectual we were studying. I took this course because it fit into my schedule but it was one of the most enjoyable classes I've ever had the honour to take.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy can make anything interesting...He just knows so much, take a class with him before he retires!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Can not write a lecture/speech. He goes way off topic. Does not emphasize the important aspects of his lecture. His exams are easy though but get rid of the tutorial. I did not learn from it. Having an intellectual conversation at 9pm was difficult. The TA's didn't like it either.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Horton is an awesome prof. You want to go to his class because you have a good time, and learn interesting information. Sometimes has a few senile moments, but overall hilarious!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very smart prof. Knows his stuff. You don't even need to go to class as long as you have your own opinions and just google what the lecture was about.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING prof! I wish more profs lectured like Dr. Horton. Light work load, but he can be a hard marker. Take good notes in class; there is no question/answer session. I wish that the quality of education Dr. Horton delivers was the norm.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Horton is an encyclopedia of knowledge and a brilliant orator. Highly recommend his class to anyone. Don't interupt him and take good notes because there is really no question and answer period, no hand outs to sepak of, and no visual aids. But, his stories are remarkably clear and interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. One book report, a mid term and a final. Easy to understand and very funny.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing! Can't wait to take another course of his the next xhance I get. He's great fun and knows what's he's talking about. I agree about the Indiana Jones thing - hilarious! I wholeheartedly reccomend taking this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Keeps students attention very well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent class! very interesting and informative. Horton's a HOOT!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fabulous class! Horton is hilarious and really brings the subject to life, although it's interesting stuff on it's own. Somewhat reminds me of Indiana Jones - he actually wears the cape and hat. Very helpful after class and encourages that we speak with him. Retired, but teaches for the love of it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Oh, Donald. You make coming to class in the morning worthwhile. Even though this is a night class. Hubba hubba.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

Interesting, engaging, well-read. A fascinating professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HIST 104 is an interesting class with a light work load (mid term 30%, 1500 word essay 30%, final 30%, 10% participation).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ARTS199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof, he is funny and makes the two hours spent everyweek the best ones i have.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ARTS199
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, great at facilitating group conversations without overpowering them. Really really fun! Interesting hats too!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is generally quite interesting, mostly because he knows what he is talking about and makes the lectures as humorous as possible. The information can sometimes become dull. Very smart man who knows his stuff.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent speaker, very charismatic, well spoken, interesting, and seems to genuinely care about what he teaches. Another plus is his lectures usually end early!