Keith Smith - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Keith Smith

Department: First Nations Studies

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FNAT220
• 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:

Keith helped me with a paradigm shift in my thinking, in regards to colonialism and the law. A terrific teacher... very intelligent and thoughtful and insightful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FNAT102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite profs at viu! He's a fair marker, and wants his students to succeed. If you show up and participate you'll do just fine. He's got a dry, but hilarious sense of humor. I wouldn't hesitate to take another class taught by Keith!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FNAT102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Keith is a great teacher. He is open to different possibilities and looks at things from both sides. Keith is willing to adapt teaching methods if they don't work for the class and always willing to learn to make the class better

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keith is a great prof, definitely one of my favourites at VIU. He has a very calm, friendly, and approachable personality. His lectures are interesting and he always leaves room open for questions and discussions. He really respects his students and is always there to go above and beyond to help you. He is very invested in his work and his students

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FNAT102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great inspiring instructor, gives thoughtful detailed feedback, marks fairly, open and understanding with students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FNS101
• 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:

AWESOME!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FNAT420
• 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:

He is respectful and very smart. Sometimes speaks quiet, despite that he is a great teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FNAT425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Keith is a good prof, very clear lectures. When you want something clarified, ask early! The class discussions seemed forced at times and unfocused, hopefully he adds in some guidance or direction for future class discussions.He takes constructive criticism very well, and genuinely wants to help students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FNAT220
• 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:

Excellent instructor, friendly, very helpful, funny, and honest, a real pleasure to have as an instructor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2056
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good prof. One of the better profs I've had at Malaspina.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors out there. He is always there to help student who ask for it, and seems to be a very fair marker.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best prof I've had...top ten list of all time teachers I've had. He will help you ANY time you need it. He is always trying to make sure that you are prepared (for tests, essays, presentations and even future classes). EXCELLENT TEACHER!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST205231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Keith is an AMAZING prof and I HIGHLY recommend his class! If you want to gain some insight, take a class from him -- he knows what he's talking about!!! And he's INCREDIBLY helpful when marking papers -- VERY USEFUL feedback ... Take from him and you'll learn to think in a whole new way!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bad Teaching Style

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

discussion groups suck, but otherwise pretty good

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS20102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keith is by far the best prof that I've had so far!!! He is available for help and will take the time to help you improve! I also find that he is very easy to understand -- however, he does talk a bit fast when he starts getting into things :-)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

keith is great teacher, just talks a little bit fast. but makes otherwise dry material interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

KEITH! SLOW DOWN! otherwise a fantastic teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent. Biased, but who isnt. Mal-U should try to hire him on full-time once he completes his PHD.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keith is an amazing lecturer -- VERY EASY TO FOLLOW!!!! I recomend his class to anyone concidering taking History @ MalU ... His marking is fairly straight-foward and he is available for help if you need it -- He makes time for his students! GREAT PROF!!