Lowell Ewert - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Lowell Ewert

Department: International Studies

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PACS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously a very intelligent man. Classes are interesting and he is knowledgeable about topics he presents... Readings are boring and he isn't the clearest of markers. But if you put in a lot of effort, it will show in your grades

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MANYPACS
• 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:

I've taken many classes with this professor and hes the best guy ever. I cannot understand people who say his classes were boring and whatever else. Understanding, kind, fair marker. The amount of effort you put in truly shows in your grade. consistent marker, no surprises.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

Don't listen to the complain-y 202 people! That course is actually really good and interesting, so is 301 and 318. The special topics with Lowell are fantastic. He knows his stuff and he has so much life experience in the PACS area. I found him very open minded and accommodating. Just remember, PACS isn't a bird program!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

I enjoyed this class. He is very knowledgable and his lessons were usually easy to follow.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PACS301
• 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 prof,great guy in general! Everyone in PACS loves Lowell so don't be put off by complaints from 202 students. That class isn't the best example of Lowell as there are usually about 125 in that class. Take a 300 level & see for yourself. Don't ever expect an extention for assignments though! Fair, helpful, kind and listens to students ideas

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher, very flexible...I'm pretty sure he's changed the way he teaches from previous terms...reasonable marker so far..on top of that he's an Obama supporter..

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PACS318
• 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:

Lowell is GREAT! Brilliant, honest, helpful and really kind. I really respect him and have enjoyed all my classes with him so far.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class was awkward. Go to one and see what I mean. Grading is horrible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PEACE202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hard marker, not interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

When asked about how the marks were broken down for the midterm, the marker said "marking is not a science but an art" and changed the subject. This tells me he should not be employed. what a train wreck. If the grading scheme is not able to be explained how are students to know what they are doing? Marking needs to be broken down. what a fool.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr Ewert is a nice guy but the class needs some major changes. Speaking with everyone else they all agree that the marking scheme is whack and it takes much too long for such a small class. His marker never even came to class so has no right to be marking our answers. They are both hard to deal with and unwilling to discuss grades. Stay away.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PEACE202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found the class to be overdone. The knowledge that was taught in class was very little but "pop" assignments forced me to go. We are Restructuring the class to solve some of these concerns for the next term.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

65 minutes to write 4 essays for the midterm (20%)and NOT marked by professor but by his buddy who had never stepped in the class. Same for the final, only it was worth 40%... Most difficult marking at Waterloo! Too bad you didn't read this earlier, eh?

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

I really enjoyed having a class with Lowell. He's a great prof!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i think ewert himself wrote that "good" review because his class is totally not like that. So many people fell asleep in class, everyone compared it to a boring highschool assembly and his organization is totally off. Exams, midterms and final paper are all marked by a friend of his.. not even a TA. HORRIBLE PROF! STAY AWAY!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lowell is very very VERY boring. The course material is complete fluff, but the exam is marked really hard. Don't ever take this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

I find him kind of boring.He's a nice guy though. Read the material-midterm was 6 essays :S The marker for the class is tough.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

Lowell is very dedicated to his work, and teaching others. He is helpful with students' needs and queries. He inspires people to do more, learn more, and be more involved in today's world.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PACS320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had great guest speakers and talked alot about the different aspects of working with NGO's and civil society organizations-the funding proposal instead of an essay was great. I thought it was excelent how he never allowed extensions!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PACS202
• 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:

A very interesting course. While a bit dry, full of useful information applicable to real life, which is more than I can say for many of my other courses.