Norman Dubeski - University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Professor: Norman Dubeski

Department: Social Science

College: University of Guelph, Guelph, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Goes off topic for a living. No need to go to class (it will just confuse you) just read the textbook. Only cool thing about this guy is his hat.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof, and shares unconventional ideas and will make you think if you're receptive to them. He is not always politically correct, but professors are supposed to challenge your beliefs. Best prof I've ever had. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to improve their critical thinking. He is also very quirky. Lectures are great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall easy marker if you can get past him being very odd/saying inappropriate things in class. Marking set up is a bit strange, your major presentation is not worth very much in comparison to other assignments.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His classes have always been very interesting (SOC4010 and SOC2070), he brought in exciting guest speakers (i.e. an ex police office and current advocate and user for medical marijuana - she was prescribed 100gs per day and was vaping during it)!He is funny & slightly eccentric but I would jump on the opportunity to attend one of his classes again!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Norman Dubeski is an extremely friendly, helpful, and approachable professor. He is very knowledgeable about the class that he teaches (Violence in Society). Dubeski makes learning both fun and engaging. I highly recommend him to everyone that is considering taking his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He seems a little odd at first, but that doesn't take away from him as a prof. His material is straightforward and you know what's expected of you going into midterms and the exam. It's also helpful when he does a mini review with the class. My highest grade is in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dubeski is not afraid to bring up sensitive subjects, which opens up the opportunity for stimulating discussion in class. He is extremely flexible when it comes to submitting assignments and I actually found his assignments quite interesting to complete. He understands that as students we are extremely busy. I would take a course with him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of my favourite profs on campus! Although at first i was skeptical because he is a little bit quirky he soon became my favourite! He gives extremely fair midterms/final and I found the blog post interesting and very fairly marked! He is extremely intelligent and makes 3 hour lectures interesting! Would take any class he taught

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC4010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof! Always there to help and offers help whenever possible. Class structure was great, not too difficult. Always willing to help via email and in person. Super flexible with due dates and genuinely wants all of his students to succeed. Although he is quirky, you can tell enjoys teaching.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dubeski is honestly one of the best professors I have had in Guelph, very fair evaluations and just an all around hilarious guy who loves to shock and make everyone in his classes laugh. Also by no means afraid to speak his mind

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious dude, looks to offend people. Half of his lectures are movies.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Organized, and not afraid to say something that might shock you. I didn't use the textbook, but then I really paid attention for 3 hrs straight in class. Definitely at least go to class for the reviews, class can also be really funny sometimes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing prof! Favourite for sure!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really entertaining and funny guy, interesting course content and the easiest tests! Winged both the midterms and got a 93% and a 95%.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a hilarious prof! Some people might find him offensive but that's his goal, he wants to expose you to the course and the real knowledge of the world! He's super nice too. I would definitely recommend this course and this prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Norman is the man! Probably one of the best profs I've ever had! He is so hilarious and makes the 3 hour night classes actually interesting. I looked forward to his class each week! Really easy to talk to, and is very open to new opinions, and does his best to not be bias. I really hope I find him in another class! Take the course it's worth it!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best prof ever period

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Norm was the greatest professor I've ever had. Not only was he hilarious, but he made dry content interesting. Best class I've ever taken, hands down (and it was a 3 hour night class, which says a lot). Really hope I have the opportunity to take another one of Norm's classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2070
• 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:

Was a great Prof. He was so engaging during the discussions and talked about more than just the class material. He was not ashamed to learn new things which some Profs are. He was easy to get in contact with and always willing to help. I wish I could have him again but I'm graduating

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC2070
• 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:

Went out of my way to rate this guy. great proff! easy exams! easy to good on the class discussions (alot of work). this guy is a beauty. posts marks fast. Dont buy the text, hes course reader and lecture say it all!