Gordon Anderson - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Gordon Anderson

Department: Humanities

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was very challenging and including a TON of reading, however, this professor really sold it for me. Professor Anderson cares about his students, and if he knows you're putting in the effort he will do his best to make things easier on you. He's a really good guy! I came to enjoy even the readings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Things he spoke about in lecture had nothing do to with any of the required readings. He is passionate about what he is lecturing on, but he does not take it seriously enough. He once spent an entire two hours talking about his experience in Beijing. Did not post the lecture slides until a week before the mid year test. Would not want him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Gordon is a gem. Terrible jokes. If he's your TA go to tutorial you won't regret it. Participate in lecture/tutorial and you'll do fine. Also, pay attention to grammar in your essays.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Biggest issue: Lectures. 1. Slides do not contain enough info. 2. Notes have to be taken as he dictates so spelling is often off when learning about Eastern religions. 3. Lectures did not end at the expected time & often ran for an extra 1/2 hour! 4. Lectures are pointless as he dictates too fast & better notes are taken at home with the textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

at first Donald Burke was doing an amazing job covering interesting topics however, Anderson does not provide no review. All his slide are pictures and videos. Does not cover the importance of the topic. Bad experience within second semester. 1865 World of Relgion. The course is interesting but bad prof (Anderson)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING CLASS. 1st half of the semester you will find a bit difficult* if *you are not familiar with east Asian stuff like CHINA. ENJOYED JAPAN THE 2ND HALF OF THE SEMESTER. Take this course, attend tutorial, the professor is very passionate about his teaching and he is funny. He is lenient about his grading and willing to help you in any way

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM1400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but he expects you to work hard. If he picks on you that is a good thing IF YOU WORK HARD IN the class. If you are looking for easy credits in a throw away course he won't like you and you won't like his course. If you keep walking into lectures late he will notice. If you are trying for an A he will notice that too. Need to pay attention!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually really enjoyed huma1400 with him. Sometimes he's funny, sometimes he doesn't make complete sense, but when it comes down to explaining themes and concepts, he does a fantastic job making sure everyone understands. Honestly, you have to put in effort in the course to like it and to do well. He's a fair teacher who likes eager learners.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

VERY BAD

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIM AS YOUR TUTORIAL LEADER PLEASE

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1865
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's rude and was a horrible prof

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUMA4430
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really dedicated Professor, and everyone loves his jokes. You have to work hard (just like in most other classes). He encourages creativity and participation.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Disliked the professor because his lack of enthusiasm, awful power point slides (also many irrelevant slides) and witty arrogance do not appeal to any student. The course material was scattered, unorganized but the TA was awesome.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 4445
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gordon is a wonderful professor with dry witticisms if you're not willing to do the work do not take his course it's a waste of his time and your parents money! Great classes, materials, and prof

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His assignments & exams were fair; 4 assignments & 2 exams. However, it is recommended that you pay attention to what he says & take notes in lecture (makes everything easy when it comes to assignment & studying for the exams). If you want a good mark, do not just focus on powerpoint slides.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless you have prior knowledge about ancient China and Japan, please do not take this class Your GPA does not deserve this The assignments 4 assignments i think, are very difficult but the exams are fair and there are only two of them Picks on students. Not funny at all Waste of money and time

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUMA2800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Picks on random people during class, so dont wear anything that will make you distinguishable from the crowd if u dont like being called out. very vague and unclear. slides are disorganized, and doesnt leave more than 30 seconds for each slide

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really boring lectures. 70% of class dropped out due to this. Material is made more boring than it already is.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HUMANITY
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

poor quality

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible tutorials. Makes you read 50 pages from the coursekit (which by the way, is probably the most expensive coursekit at york) then expects you to not only memorize every chinese word, but how to pronounce it with the "correct tone". I'm sorry, I didn't know I was signing up for Mandarin class. Shows clear favoritism towards asian students.