Martin Greig - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Martin Greig

Department: History

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the first 3/4 classes were spent on things that happened before the medieval era and wasn't on the midterm (so i failed woo). He doesn't post his slides or make a study guide and he makes us buy the textbook and i haven't even opened it . three hours of nonstop talking and only 1/2 of the slides have words written on them. cool class but hard prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

greig is a great lecturer and his grading (though tough) is fair. you guys are just mean

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Greig is such a great lecturer, his classes and detailed and genuinely entertaining. Really thorough. Definitely a class you need to go to in order to pass. You can't miss lectures, because his exam prep basically states everything is eligible to be on the exam.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, pay attention in class and write a well thought out, well cited paper to do well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, hands down the worst professor at Ryerson University. I did enjoy his lectures and I attended every class. I have an issue with his marking. He is truly impossible to please so do not even bother taking his class. I actually gave him two chances but I dropped both classes after the first class test.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS227
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take a class with Greig if you want your class to feel like story-time. I took his class during the first semester of my first year so I don't have a lot to compare him too, but I didn't need much comparison to realize he is an amazing lecturer. He does not put anything online so you have to attend class but it's worth it. Tough but fair marker.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

as a non history major I found myself loving this professor, he's hilarious and his story like way of lecturing historical events didn't make them seem boring as other history class Ive taken. doesn't post slides or anything online so you have to go to class, is super accessible outside of class and an all around amazing guy. tough grader, seminars

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST532
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. The content was super interesting. The slides are clear and coherent without any bells and whistles. I appreciate the approach to learning. Great course!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unfair marker, condescending and discriminate against students with disabilities. He has awful dad jokes that are often offensive and he is by far the worst prof I have ever at Ryerson. STAY AWAY.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is based off of an essay, midterm, final and 3 seminars. Slides aren't posted on D2L so attendance is a must. I never felt like skipping class though b/c his lectures felt more like story-time, which was fun. He's quite the character. Difficult marker but if you put the effort in you'll do okay. I'd happily take a class with him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm a first year history student, and have one course with him. His lectures are easily one of the best parts of my week. He presents the material in a cohesive and interesting manner, and overall the course is stress-free if you stay on top of your research-essay. His marking seems fair, although I've only had the first midterm. Great Prof!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken 2 courses with Greig. His lectures are very interesting and well done, but it is not worth it because he is a very tough marker. He goes through your essay like an editor. I only took another one of his classes because I enjoyed his lectures, but I will not be taking another again. The poor grade is not worth it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS886
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Dr. Greig twice, and both times had so much fun learning from him. His lecture style is interesting and entertaining, and he works hard to make students appreciate the subject matter. Take detailed notes, attend seminars, and be sure to put thought and effort into the essay you'll do well! You can't coast, but it's definitely worth it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST211
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greig is a solid prof who can actually give a lecture and hold the attention of his class. But while he's a knowledgeable and effective teacher, beware before taking this class. He is a tough grader and "likes to see averages in the 60s." You cannot make up a missed seminar. You will read... a lot. Not an easy A; in fact, not an A at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST211
• 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:

Dr. Greig is a wonderful lecturer - he's entertaining, keeps the content interesting, and tries to deliver his lectures in a way that's relatable and easy to understand for those new to history courses. His midterm and essays are fair, and he's a fair marker who gives decent feedback. Overall he's a great first-year professor, and I loved his class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is by far the worse prof I've ncounter in the history programme. Indeed, he is very knowledgeable however, he is a brutal marker. The HIS 400 Course is compulsory in the program and he does not hesitate in failing students. I've submitted the assignments, participated in seminars and wrote the final yet still failed. Overall, bad experience.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst profs I've ever had. If you enjoy a prof who lectures like a priest then this is the class for you. It's tough to be engaged in a history class unless the professor makes the content interesting, and he is unable to do that. He is also an incredibly difficult marker and is slow as well. If you can avoid his classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

My average without this class was sitting at a 79%. In Gr 12 I won the History award. I took this class because I enjoy history and I thought it would be one of my easier classes. I attended every lecture, finished my assignment and participated in seminars yet I still failed. My essay mark was returned on the day of the exam.. Slow marker..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Excellent story teller! MUST go to class and participate. I fought and tried hard, got a B. Really have to be able to see the links between ideas, and articulate your arguements well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS277
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's good overall, although your entire mark is based on 4 grades, so beware He also marks very slowly.