Jonathan Vance - Western University, London, ON

Professor: Jonathan Vance

Department: History

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1810E
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting lecturer, and always willing to answer questions. Easy to reach outside of class, just stop by during office hours. Only real complaint that I had was that the course was supposed to be about wars that changed the world, and his lectures on the First and Second World Wars largely revolved focused on the British and Canadian views.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2186
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Vance was awesome! Super interesting lectures, he makes them enjoyable to go to. However, it's not an easy course. I studied lots and only ended up with a B! It's easy to do okay in but tough to do super well, everyone I know got between a 70 and an 80.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the second class I've had with prof. Vance. He is a very engaging speaker and makes the content seem more like a captivating story. I feel that I learn a lot from hearing him speak, and the assignments are made to help consolidate what you're learning. Would definitely recommend this course to anybody, regarding of one's major.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1810E
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for HISTORY 1810 in first year. Great prof, but very tough marker, and he expects a lot. Also, if you ever take a class with him, and you get a T.A. by the name of Maksym, DROP THE COURSE IMMEDIATELY!!! You will suffer, painfully, if you have that guy as your T.A.!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 1810E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Vance really stands out as one of the best professors I have had. He lectures in a way that tells a story... I found myself genuinely enjoying his lectures and looking forward to going to class each day. If you are taking a course in history, you are missing out of you do not have Prof. Vance!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1810E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Engaging lectures, not a chore to attend. Information concentrated yet easy to keep up with not taking.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Very interesting classes that we worth going to (I am a nursing student). I would recommend going to every class and making sure that you listen to each story he has to say during his slides - very important for the midterms and final. Also for readings, I never did them and still did well by just studying his class notes. Easy 80.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1810E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Vance is well-versed in history and makes the content fascinating. He easily puts history into perspective. The main assignment was to research a WWI postcard; a unique and fun experience. Nothing stopping you from doing well in his class as long as you pay attention in class and engage with the material

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2186
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Zombie Apocalypse was by far one of the most interesting courses I have ever taken- still talk about it months later. Vance is an incredible professor, would recommend for any course. Zombies is a super easy course only if you go to class and take notes, if you don't you will probably fail as the mid-terms and finals are all on topics from class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2186
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

History 2186 (Zombie Apocalypse) was a brand new course that was offered this year. Vance is an amazing prof, he makes the lectures interesting and even includes movie trailers. The only time we discussed about zombies was the last lecture in the course, however the course as a whole was interesting and easy. Recommend 100%!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1810
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best class during my entire undergrad! This class is a must!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1810E
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He did not post much words on the slide, hard to keep up with typing and what he was saying but he tells his lectures almost as if they are a story to keep you interested! Great Prof!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1810
• 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:

Professor Vance was awesome. He knew what he was talking about and he was very clear about explaining everything. He was easy to talk to, easy to get along with and easy to understand. His exam was fair, but long. He was one of my favourite professors.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1810E
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof and lecturer. I loved attending his lectures every week, and having him as a tutorial leader is even better. He is a pretty tough marker, but he is very helpful and accommodating.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1810E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of my favourite profs by far. very knowledgeable and makes lectures interesting. I actually looked forward to going every week!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1810E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Enteratining, funny, knowledgable, and interesting. I would plan my weeks just to attend this course. Fantastic teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1810E
• 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 knowledgable, interesting lectures. I actually looked forward to attending lecture with him. Id definitely take one of his courses again

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1810
• 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 insightful and interesting lectures. Very helpful and nice to talk with/email if you have questions or concerns. His lectures are very easy to follow and are never boring. He really knows his stuff! Would recommend anyone interested in Canadian history to take one of his courses!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST4709E
• 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:

One of the most amazing educators I have had over the course of my undergrad career at Western. If you take a class with this Man you will NOT regret it. He is funny, insightful, helpful, and genuinely cares about students. He wrote me grad school references that I'm sure played a role in each of my acceptances.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST2201
• 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:

Best professor by far! His lectures are informative, funny, and interesting while still getting all the material across. You can really tell he's passionate about what he teaches. I really liked how he told stories to make the "boring" sections more interesting. Definitely take a course with him!