Patrizia Albanese - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Patrizia Albanese

Department: Sociology

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is without a doubt one of my favourite professors at Ryerson. The course content was explained clearly and she encouraged students to reach out to her if they needed assistance. Attendance is mandatory because the content is not posted online and the majority of the information isn't in the textbook. I didn't read the text and I got an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had at Ryerson. She genuinely wants her students to succeed and takes every step to ensure that goal. Definitely have to work for the A in this class, but it is attainable. She's so sweet, caring, and funny. Just study the slides for exams and you'll do great. Love her. Don't pass up this opportunity.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING PROFESSOR IF I CAN HAVE HER FOR EVERY COURSE ID LOVE IT, the most caring and interactive prof ever, assignments and exams were easy as long as you followed instructions and did work accordingly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SSH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a good prof. Sometimes she rambles a tiny bit, but she's funny and she's super caring. Good at her job, and doesn't care about annoying things like notes etc, if you have an actual issue - super understanding. Her feedback is to the point, and as long as you show up and do minimum studying you'll do fine. I loved her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great prof! She makes things as interesting as possible and relates well to her students. She genuinely wants to see her students succeed, so go for extra help if you need it! She marks fairly, so you'll get a good grade if you put in a bit of effort.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's absolutely fantastic, so funny and clear on what she wants. Just do what she says (pay attention to details) and you'll be fine. She's just very picky on things like spelling for her exams (ie you need to know how to spell all of the obscure words she emphasizes) All in all, for a typically boring SSH class, she made it incredibly worthwhile.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACS301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Patrizia is the best professor I've taken at Ryerson thus far. She is very funny and also very intelligent on the material she is teaching. She is very helpful and easy to get in contact with, providing great feedback on the assignments. A must take professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She really understands her students and genuinely tries to help them succeed. She knows its a mandatory class and that the content is boring so she makes it as painless as possible

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are not posted, so definitely go to class! Just memorize her lectures (which aren't long at all) and the textbook (bolded terms) and you should be fine!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had this class at 8 a.m. and Patrizia was able to keep everyone engaged and laughing despite how dry and boring the material was. She is a great professor, very helpful if you go to her office hours.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had SSH 301 with her and I thought the course was going to be difficult. However, she is the best prof I've had thus far at Ryerson University. Although, the course project is marked hard, it is fair. She will help you fix it and achieve a good grade. The textbook is not needed and attend lecture!! Overall, good course and super amazing prof!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She makes me want to wake up for an 8am required class. Amazing

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her assignments are fine. They are very fair. The only complaint that I have is how she tests people. Her M/C is the most horrible M/C I have taken in the 4 years of my university experience. She does not teach you on your understanding of the course. She likes to play a lot of tricks. Instead of taking 1 minute for a m/c question you need 10.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny, obviously experienced in the field, has great insight. Patrizia genuinely cares and wants her students to succeed, without being afraid of actually challenging them. I took a lot away from this course and continue to draw on my knowledge from it 2 years later.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She has a terrific attitude and is a good TEACHer who will help you when you ask. She also is extremely upbeat but goodness gracious, if you're taking this as an elective with a hope of getting a good grade, good luck. She takes off the most ridiculous marks and is extremely insensitive with it. Hardest marker I've ever encountered. Ever.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• 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:

She is the kind of prof you can tell cares about her students. She wants you to do well and will work with you to make that happen! you can always find her before class talking to a group of students either about projects or life in general. She deliver dry material in a funny manner. If you are required to take SSH 301, try to get this prof!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's too sweet! The material is incredibly dry but she tries to make her lectures as funny and light as possible. Love her!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's a really nice professor and does try to make the dry material more interesting. I found her TAs to be overly critical but that is not a reflection on her. She's very helpful and is always trying to make sure all of her student succeed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC504
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taking the Sociology of Childhood (SOC 504) with Patrizia really shows her passion for teaching. The workload was fair and if you show up, take notes, and pay attention, it will be an easy A. Her instructions for the essay assignments was crystal clear and it was honestly such a fun assignment. She's a baefessor who really wants everyone to succeed

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SSH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor - ssh301 is aborning course however this prof made it very fun. She wants her students to do well in the course and truly cares. Very understanding! So blessed to have her as a professor