Michael MacNeil - Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Michael MacNeil

Department: Law

College: Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While MacNeil clearly displays his passion for the subject, especially outside of the academic setting, he takes an evidently biased approach to the subject matter, providing a clearly one-sided teaching of any topic regarding labour law and unionization. He goes so far as to mock any suggestion of business development and/or employer rights.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor, lectures are engaging and interesting. Does a good job of keeping discussion alive in the form of asking the class to resolve hypothetical scenarios. This is not an easy class, but it is possible to get an A if real effort is put in. The people complaining about this professor are just people who were expecting a cake walk.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3405
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's very knowledgeable and that is clear, but should not be a teacher. His voice drones on and puts even the most enthused student to sleep. I would have learn the same amount of material had I stayed home and read the slides posted. Avoid if possible

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO boring! Barely went to any classes. He wanders off topic so easily, and provides everything you need to know on slides. Going to class is a waste of time. Don't buy the textbooks either, he doesn't use them.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3401
• 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 have had professor MacNeil 3 classes.Wonderful prof, knowledgable and does well keeping course objectives clear.Online texts have been predominant, openbook/cheatsheet exams, one group assignment lasting the entire semester, and few small papers, posts slideshows (reluctantly), however they are vague without the lecture.Easy B,A possible w/effort

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall, pretty dry course. was a little disappointed because it's an interesting subject, but he does not make it very interesting. Tough to do really well, but do tough to do really bad,almost everyone is around the B range. Open book exam is so bad, but group work can be very frustrating.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is interesting, however he is a tough marker. Evaluation consists of a group assignment, online questions/discussion, an essay and a final exam. for the final he allowed us to have 6 pages of cheat sheets, which was nice. he is a nice person, but make sure to attend class and work hard to see good results.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FYSM1502
• 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:

Had him for Cyberspace and Law. Great prof. Material could be dull, but not his fault. He tried to make class as fun as possible, involved students in discussion, and actually listens to your opinion, whether on a topic or an unfair deadline. Nice, caring prof.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYSM1502
• 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:

I had him for the Law and Cyberspace First Year Seminar... As far as ease goes, as long as you do the readings, he'll be easy to follow, the work he assigns is easy to complete, and he's a nice guy that is always willing to help. HOWEVER, this class was VERY dull and boring, mostly because of the material, not his fault. Attendance is mandatory.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LAW203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brutal and Boring. Puts you to sleep, should stick to research and let someone with much stronger teaching skills and personality teach Private Law. What else can I say, avoid this man and his class if you can.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3405
• 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:

Incredible prof; he really knows his labour law material and enjoys teaching it. He shies away from a traditional lecture format and involves the class in discussions. Those who do the readings will get a lot out of this class. Plus he's just so darn small and adorable to watch.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LABOURLAW3405
• 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:

I thought the class was interesting, and he's a really nice guy. He let us negotiate the format of the exam. The material is dry, but that's not his fault. He does a good job making it less overwhelming.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LABOURLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

BORING, his lectures are painful to sit through, he wants lots of class discussion which doesn't happen, however it is an easy class to get a good mark in if you put a bit of effort into it. Fair marker. Overall ok

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible, Horrible Prof, should not be teaching!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LABOURLAW
• 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:

He can be a bit dry at times, but I think that can easily be cured by doing the readings ahead of time so you don't get lost in the lectures. He's always very willing to help, gives prompt and detailed emails, and seems interested in the material.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FYSM63
• 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:

Had him for Law and Cyberspace. A terrible class, I didn't learn a thing.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LAWS3501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought this would be an interesting class -- definitely a mistake, not because of the subject, but because of this prof

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FYSM5102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting material, if you pay attention and really listen. He demands attention and full participation; anything less and the material loses its appeal.