Jeff Klaehn - Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Jeff Klaehn

Department: Social Science

College: Wilfrid Laurier University-Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SY210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for social inequality and love him! He also gave great lectures, very humble and thought provoking. He cares about his students and if you put in a reasonable effort you will pass. Easy to get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CS206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He barely lectures and gives 8 readings per week and expects you to read them all. Tough marker although he gives lots of feedback.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CS206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Unreal professor, makes class interesting and is willing to do just about anything to engage the class. He is also just a genius.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CS260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good guy. Good prof. No need to buy the textbook! Lots of writing but the material is interesting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CS206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of work but he gives a lot of feedback. Wants students to be interested in the material. Average marker

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SY203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Klaehn is an amazing professor. He is so knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his subject. He is fun to talk to, and provides really good insight, and real world experience behind each of his lessons. He genuinely cares about his students, and encourages you to think outside the box. I encourage anyone to take his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: KS205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Klaehn's Comic Studies course, and I found it to be one of the best classes in my program. He is inspirational and encourages use of our own passions when writing. He's caring, but I would advise seeing him during office hours, where he usually gives extra direction. I found his lessons on Jack Kirby fascinating and I miss them the most.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: KS205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He takes time to give constructive feedback on all writing assignments - cares to see you succeed and do well. If you reach out with any questions/comments he will reply to your e-mail right away. Took KS205 really enjoyed the content, thought it was a great class and had fun taking it. He helped out the whole way, would definitely recommend him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: KS205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His instructions are extremely vague and lengthy and then he will get down and tear apart your work to a gnitty gritty level. He does no actual teaching of anything and the grading schematic for his classes are awful and set you up for failure. Not to mention the 4 textbook requirement and the most expensive one is over and done with in 2 weeks

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SY101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You're tested on your ability to remember useless stats and answer opinionated questions, barely tested on the actual sociology. I would've enjoy the course a lot if not for his extremely unreasonable testing methods.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SY210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeffrey is one of the best profs I have had. The amount he cares for students is amazing, he wants all of his students to do well - would even give us some midterm questions to be prepared. No other word to describe but amazing!! Would definitely take again. Posts every slide online as well

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: KS205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

We had group presentations by students all semester. His comments were just really entertaining and funny and made everyone laugh. If you go to class that's good, if not he posts stuff on myls so you're still good. He is clear on what you will be tested on for midterm and exam as he gives you the questions that will be on it - if you go to class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SY102
• 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:

Dr.Klaehn is an amazing Soc. Prof. He is extremely helpful and is passionate about his students. He encourages students to make connections of thier own interests to aspects of sociology, which is seen in essay assignments. Work ethic is key in his class, so it is advised to put your best foot forward.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SY203
• 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:

Incredible prof - He knows his stuff!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SY102
• 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:

awesome prof. really into making current-media references, which is pretty funny as well as being engaging. great taste in music, too. class gets a bit slow at times, but he usually breaks it up nicely. :] great.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SY102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A really cool guy. Kind of swayed away from course material but he told cool stories and posted slides online so you didn;t really have to go to class. Really easy marker and he told you exactly what questions/topics were on tests/exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: KS205
• 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:

Very helpful professor, kind, and understanding to students. Crystal clear lecture style! A great teacher and a stand up guy! A++++

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SY204
• 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:

Jeff is an awesome prof! I always look forward to taking one of his classes. He allows 1 page front and back of notes for most of his test, which makes the students study their material! He is very refreshing compared to the boring lectures I usually have! He has a good personality, makes information easy to comprehend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SY204
• 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:

I liked the topics in the class and Klaehn was really passionate about everything. Sometimes it was hard to follow him because of his tangents and random slides, but underneath all the chaos you could tell he really wanted the students to do well. You can bring in a cheat sheet to all the test too! I hope to take one of his classes again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SY204
• 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:

Terrible! I can't stand his classes! He has no idea what he's doing and has no clear point to his lectures. He can't controll a class and covers the same topics repeatedly. He doesn't challenge students at all so it's pretty easy...I'm talking cheat sheet for MC tests easy. I will be so glad if I never have him again!