Galen Perras - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Galen Perras

Department: History

College: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS3150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very okay prof, would not recommend

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS3154
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very funny, opinionated and interesting lecturer but speaks very fast, so pay attention. Doesn't post much online, so go to class. Hard marker but he really cares about improvement, so he'll leave lots of feedback on your work. The class wasn't easy, but it was really satisfying and I learned a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a bit terrifying at first, but he's extremely fair and clear with his expectations. Feedback on the paper was extremely helpful, and lectures are generally fun. Keep in mind, ANYTHING is fair game for quizzes so study EVERYTHING, and he talks fast, so be prepared. If you can survive him, you can survive anything.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• 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:

Really interesting professor. The class-average was pretty low (C+). There was two big projects and two small quiz's (40,40,10,10). It's hard to have more then a B on the projects and you have to study to do well on the quiz's. Really funny guy and loved it when he gave his opinion. Did my projects in French so not sure how he is on grammar.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's super funny and the best History lecturer I've had so far. He's a hard marker on the term paper and the midterms aren't how I was used to being graded in History classes. Doesn't post anything online so attendance is a must. Loved this class, and will definitely be taking his seminars later on

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lecturer. Tough marker on the term paper as he expects a lot of little things to be done properly. If you want a good mark, you do gave to work a little bit extra in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS3150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Prof. Definitely one of the best I have ever had. Incredibly knowledgeable and a fair marker. I would take all of his courses if possible.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Perras has a more interesting lecture style, but it gets the job done and conveys the information well. Be prepared for some challenges

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, conveys the material in a very effective way . Course is designed so that you actually engage in the subject matter without being too focused on in-class texts. He will bleed on your term paper.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS2562
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he's awesome. Got to his class and you will learn a lot. Watch for mistakes on papers he's a hard marker and will fill your page with red ink.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS2512
• 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:

He's a really brilliant Prof, not too demanding either. Very personable and funny.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HISA
• 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:

This man is what a university professor should be. He cuts through the BS. You are all adults now, he will treat you as such. Loved his style and his wit. Clear on what he wanted and how you should go about it. Come ready to write notes, and don't expect the "crutch" of slides, despite what you may think, you don't need them

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely excellent prof - sad that the class is over. Incredibly knowledgeable, fantastic lecturer, really really interesting man, good feedback on assignments, etc. If you have the opportunity, take his classes and do well. :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS2152
• 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 professor. Very clear expectations, and engaging lectures. Speaks quickly, so make sure to bring a laptop. I got an A on the term paper which I scrambled at the last minute to complete. All that's required is a strong thesis. Minimal marks were deducted for the numerous punctuation and grammar mistakes I committed. I'm also a fan of his wit

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgeable to an extreme.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS2153
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic prof. "I will bleed on your essays", in reference to how many comments he wrote on our essays in red pen. Very helpful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HISMANY
• 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:

Great professor took 3 classes with him. He is always available to clarify information in at his office. Very enthusiastic about material and encourages learning rather than regurgitation. He made my degree worthwhile! Thanks Galen.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS3154
• 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:

Interesting Lecturer, seems to want to help with problems on papers but doesn't really provide constructive feedback. Never looks you in the eye when talking with you which I found very insulting and disconcerting. Unfortunate because he is a GREAT teacher, just seems a little bit pompous.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS2153
• 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:

Very entertaining prof. Interesting lectures but he goes very fast. Study hard for the mid-terms, they're not easy. Stick to the lectures. Really cool guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS1111
• 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:

Great prof. Tells you everything you need to do well in his class. Lectures can be scattered at times but are overall really interesting. Prepare to write/type fast in his class!