James Ponzetti - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Professor: James Ponzetti

Department: Social Science

College: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reviews had me questioning whether or not to take his class. This is the easiest UBC class I have ever taken. If you are willing to try you will do well. I am 70% student and got a 90% in this class. If you do all the readings and try even a little bit on the assignments you will do very very well. 6 "midterms" online as well as final

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very kind professor with tons of knowledge and experience. FMST 312 was my favourite class this semester I think everyone should take it! The article critiques are a bit tricky but the rest of the assignments were fairly easy as long as you do the readings.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avoid. His lectures are dry and he rambles a lot about useless stuff. There are assignments every week along with readings, and an online quiz every two weeks. The course is easy, so are the assignments, but he is demotivating. I am disappointed because I was much more excited about the material before he attempted to lecture it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: F314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

STAY AWAY

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Although tests are all online and extremely easy if you plan on missing more then 1 class he will doc you 10%.. I missed 3 and was docked 30% ... Useless prof, worst lecturer and more importantly made me hate learning about something I was so passionate about.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• 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:

Dr. Ponzetti is helpful. Assignments are fine once you get the hang of them. You must attend all classes to not lose marks. Takes lots of marks off if you miss a few classes... :(

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FMST436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

GOOD CLASS! I like this class a lot because it is very self-motivated and encourages creativity. Professor is very helpful and always accessible even outside of his office hours.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you keep up with the required homework, your hard work will be rewarded with good grades. Very helpful and encouraging professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• 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:

This guy is a poor excuse for a teacher. And I'm 99% sure that all of the positive posts below are written by him. Seriously. I don't know how this guy is allowed to teach at a university level. He's terrible. Avoid him if you can!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC312
• 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:

Very informative and engaging class! The students actually get an opportunity to express their ideas. Attendance is a crucial part of this class, as it should be with any other course. Don't expect to not come to class, and get an A. Dr. Ponzetti is very helpful and always has his door open to students even outside his office hours.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't take his class if you want a decent mark...or if you want to pass. Of all the course marks I had 80%+ and he failed me due to some missed classes. Unless you attend and participate in EVERY single one of his classes don't take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FMST314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WARNING: He serious is ridiculous. 1. As per syllabus, he can deduct 5% per missed class. 2. He said if you don't ask questions in class (not sure how he tracks it) he can deduct marks. 3. You either get 100% or 0% on WEEKLY assignments! HE SUCKS

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

well.. it's only 3 weeks left until the end of this semester with Dr. Ponzetti. The thing I hate about his course most was the weekly homework! No matter how much time and effort you put in, you will get 1 or 0! so annoying! He just likes a particular style of writing,which I couldn't figure out! Honestly, I don't recommend U to take his lectures.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FMST314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ive got B+ on all my quizzes. Ive got A on my final. However, he scaled the whole grade in his OWN ways at last. I just dont know what to say.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. Lectures are boring and talk about irrelevant things for a long time before he actually starts to talk about actual course material. Even though he mentions attendance is mandatory, but it is not included as part of course evaluation. make sure you attend class otherwise he'll take off marks with his OWN DISCRETION.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• 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:

Great professor! His lectures are more of a seminar style and encourages class participation/discussions. If you attend class, participate and read the text prior to the multiple choice quizzes you will do great! He wants students to do well and if you have any problem go to his office hours and he will gladly help and give feedback!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He made it very clear that we need to be in class every day, participate, hand in our assignments, and read the textbook. If you do this, the course is not difficult at all. Quizzes are based on the textbook and are relatively simple. If you received a low grade, you were probably never in class or put no effort into the assignments.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FMSTANY
• 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:

Wost prof I've ever had at UBC, or college for that matter. Spent the first 4 lectures rambling on about Vista...never actually lectured any content! Wished I would have read his review before I signed up for class. Lectures are a snooze. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Everything I have learned is thanks to the textbook. Although he is generally nice, I don't think his teaching style sparks interest.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FMST312
• 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:

Students will be able to achieve an excellent grade in this class if they do the following things: Attend class, do the research papers and go to office hours (or email him if you can't make it) he will take the time to streamline your work and correct your citations/ references) and know the text!