James Weldon - Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: James Weldon

Department: English

College: Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about what he teaches but he definitely expects students to be as informed on the subject matter to his degree. He expects students to be as educated in lingusitics as he is, even when the course being taught is has nothing to do with it. Overall, not the most approachable prof. If you can avoid him, do so.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG231
• 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:

My absolute favourite professor - very approachable, absolutely brilliant, and very engaging. His knowledge is boundless, and he will push you to your best. I have nothing but the highest respect for him as a prof and as an individual

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENA
• 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:

Awesome and helpful. A class act.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Weldon is truly a brilliant professor but has a tendency to sidetrack frequently, causing some to think his lectures are irrelevant or boring (I happen to disagree but I am only one person). His passion for what he does is inspiring though, which shows in those tangents. When the grindstone hits, he gets the job done and will always assist!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed some of the material, but not his classes. He put far too many books on the reading list & didn't even analyze them in class. Was unorganized & lost track of time so he spent a month on one novel, then squeezed 3 in a couple weeks. Boring lectures. Spoke as though class had prior knowledge to the subject, although most didn't.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved the material, hated the class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class was interesting overall, but frequently he spends time lecturing the class about the content of the novels instead of analyzing it or providing material we wouldn't know apart from the readings. His marking is unnecessarily difficult, but if you work hard enough your essay, exam and quiz marks can make up for the rest. Be wary.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: EN390
• 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:

Amazing. You can tell how passionate he is about Chaucer, and how much he wants the students to appreciate literature from the middle ages. Overall, a funny, charismatic guy who really likes where he is and what he's doing and if you show the same kind of dedication to your work as he puts into his lectures, your mark will reflect that.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EN301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful man, always has time for a student who is putting forth effort. Like any prof, he's arrogant and expects a high level of quality from his students. If you don't put in the effort you will not get his respect, and this is University so that's the way things should be. He's nerdy-cool and KNOWS HIS CHAUCER!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ML401
• 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:

I have taken every course Dr Weldon has taught since coming to Laurier. He's a really great guy, knows his stuff, and if you show enthusiasm he will help you all the way. He demands a lot from his students, but that's university. Talk to him, get to know him and I promise it will be worth it. He has an incredible wealth of knowledge to offer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing course. A lot of people weren't fond of Dr. Weldon or the course, but students should keep in mind that this is a university course, not a discussion session on your favourite fantasy books. The course was well taught and very interesting.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ML100
• 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:

Great Professor, If you're willing to work he's extremely helpful. Loves the subject and it shows. He can't stand laziness so if you're not willing to work don't waste his time.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EN238
• 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:

Lectures were mighty lame, especially the attempt at teaching us how to write an essay...christ, not much a fan of fantasy fiction nemore cuz of him...all around i would say he's just a terrible prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ML100
• 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:

To Dr. Weldon, Dr. Weldon was the most important and intelligent person in the room, and all you had to do was sit quietly and take in his vast amounts of knowledge. He didn't encourage questions. A lot of other students felt he moved through lectures too quickly, but I thought his speed was alright.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EN205
• 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:

james weldon is the worst professor EVER...STAY AWAY FROM HIM!!! made my life a living hell at laurier...is rude to students, teaches dry, boring, tedious lectures...waste of everyone's time. lost respect of every student in the class - do NOT take a class with him...EVER

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ML100
• 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:

This class was awesome! I had him for Medieval Studies 100 and he was so great! I'm bummed that I can't take another class he teaches till next year!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST331
• 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 prof made my life a living hell while at laurier. He was rude, made me feel stupid, and put me down whenever he could. He lost the respect of every student in my class. STAY AWAY

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: TOLKIEN
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible, awful, boring-as-hell prof. I leanrned nothing. NOTHING that i didn't already know. Quite moody too. Stay out of his classes and you'll be happy

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG273
• 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:

By far the best-prepared prof in the English Department. Makes no compromises on student learning, and for that reason I realize he was my all-time best undergraduate prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ML100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof and his class was fun also though there are those times when he would make jokes that you may not get but hes a prof so yea lol besdies that though his class is good and hes a great prof in general he is easy to talk to and he is very helpful whenever you need help with something.