Julian Martin - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Julian Martin

Department: History & Classics

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a horrible professor. He gave us a take home final that included 3 x 1500 word essays with only nine days to complete the assignment. Terrible, terrible, arrogant person.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a jackass. He gave us a take home final that included 3 x 1500 word essays with only nine days to complete the assignment. Terrible, terrible, arrogant person.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awful Prof. Long winded and useless. I learned absolutely nothing in his class: if you are at all interested in history, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! If you cannot avoid it, however, don't worry: you'll do fine if you can write clearly. Anything he teaches is a waste of time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST270
• 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:

Very, very unclear about his expectations. The class syllabus did not have adequate information on grading, essay format, and expectations. He mentioned moodle in passing, however, there is zero indication on the syllabus that all the readings are posted there. Quite heavy workload, annoying arrogant teaching style. Avoid!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He made the material interesting, but uses no lecture notes (powerpoint, overheads, etc.) you have to write down what he says very quickly. A small recorder is a good idea. Lots of reading in the two texts is necessary to do well in the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yeah. Not the biggest fan of this guy. He was a good enough professor and classes weren't boring, but the exams weren't flexible (same kind of question, same format, every exam), and he was a little 'holier-than-thou' at times. He almost scared me out of never taking another history class again, but that's just silly. Take caution; that's all I say

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST332
• 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:

He is terrible. He condescends to his students and takes forever to make a simple point. By far the most frustrating course I've ever been in, because he didn't teach anything, yet wouldn't shut his mouth.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take history of the Mundane-a badly named course but the best class I've EVER taken in 4 years. It will change your perspective on life. To sum up Prof. Martin: you'll hate him the 1st course with him, deal with him the 2nd and LOVE him by the the third. He grows on you, as does his arrogance. The crummy mark is worth the knowledge.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST396
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I could take a different class and get a higher grade, but his lectures are so good, I'll take the B+! He's funny and doesnt' speak to students as idiots. No need to buy the text. All you need in in class and online.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no question that this prof is intelligent. However, when you speak to your students as you would your peers or others with an extensive history background, there is a problem. In an intro class, he expected everyone to know everything already. Exams were OK but marking was VERY hard. Texts didn't help. Not a recommended class or prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting. But there is a lot of reading that just doesn't seem like it needs to be done. Hard marker. Leaves no comments on exams, just a letter. Avoid. But he did have AWESOME posture.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If writing isnt your bag avoid at all costs. Interesting lectures, not so fun exams

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough marker, but knows his stuff. Hard tests, but NO TERM PAPER! I think he is funny too. You have to go to his class to pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST228
• 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:

lectures are actually interesting- he has a great sense of humour. dont take this class unless you like writing essays- his essay topics are always related to a specific lecture so going to class and studying is a must. boring text books though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took his class as an option and now regret it. Reminds me a lot of an old Law Prof I had- Gerry Gall- very full of himself and wants the world to know he's important.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Complete egomaniac- Full of himself and believes he is some type of savior- avoid at all costs.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST630
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

a bit annoying because of his facist tendencies, but you get used to him. His classes are fun! I worry a bi about marks though--he's rather vague on the subject.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A grade "A" ****. Big-time egomaniac with a chip on his fat shoulder.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Arrogant. Treats all people like idiots. We're students. That means we're ignorant but keen to learn, not stupid.