Peter Prontzos - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Peter Prontzos

Department: Political Science

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI2260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is a fantastic prof; in an age where so many people are uninformed about the world whether they went to college or not, Peter clearly has a read and studied from many great sources and is there to not just inform us on what really goes on in our world, but also create class discussions that are fun and engaging and express ones opinion freely

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor. Too bad if you haven't had any chance to have a class with him. But no worries he said he'd be back soon.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI2280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very inspirational guy. Thoroughly enjoyed the lectures. The class was not very difficult (for me anyway), I just found that you really need to read the materials and make use of his office hours if something is unclear. I think he is retiring so I'm happy I was able to have a semester with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL2280
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Peter Prontzos is quite friendly and rather enthusastic about his "democratic" philosphies. By "democratic," I mean he would cancel the class if the majority of the students vote not to attend it. However, he does throw a few extra credits for those who attend his class regularly. All-in-all, if you read his materials, it's an easy course

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI2280
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are quite inspirational, he's very passionate about what he talks about and you can clearly see that. The problem I find in this specific course is that he goes about many different random topics with way too many readings and you end up getting lost along the way. You also need to read all the texts, his lectures alone won't do.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this was my favourite first year course at langara :) peter was very approachable and helpful when i needed to meet with him after class. would definitely recommend to first year students

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI2280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man...I have no words to express how sad I am that he is retiring from teaching for now. I hope to see more of him in academic circles. This political philosophy class was amazing, sure some "interesting" comrades participated in discussions, but Peter was respectful and super insightful. His class was a real treat!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very approachable and very helpful. In lectures he is very accommodating, unfortunately some people take advantage of it and go on and on about unrelated political opinions, I wish Mr. Prontzos would regulate more and stay on track. Overall a pretty good course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is an awesome prof. Taken two courses with him now, and he makes something boring to learn (for me anyways) interesting. The guy speaks the truth on how our world really works. Did y'all know he ran for MP twice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI2280001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Students participate in class most of the time because this professor makes the lectures worth learning from.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is an excellent teacher, very personable and he actually made politics interesting for me, which I didn't think would be possible.. I definitely recommend his class, he is very passionate about his role...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• 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:

Great professor...extremely helpful, we would go above & beyond to accommodate students. I really enjoyed his class. Peter would see you during office hours and make you feel like you are hanging with a friend. One of the best professor I've had in college. GO FOR THIS CLASS...GPA BOOSTER!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is probably the best prof i have ever had. His readings are extremely interesting and he is the most helpful prof ever. his class discussions are always interesting too. he really changed my life from the things that he taught us. highly recommend taking a class with him if you can

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Peter is clear and approachable, the class is discussion based so it makes the time pass a lot faster. I think I'm much father left than this guy, I'm surprised by the comments! He is very old, not very attractive, I think he got that chilly pepper a loong time ago. Be sure to do the readings, quizzes will boost your mark, always use references in your exam! Will offer extensions for just about any reason. He sometimes goes on tangents.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he's a nice guy, but he's more interested in sharing his worldview (a view I happen to agree with) than in teaching the subject or helping students develop. Provides no feedback on the mid-term essay exams and minimal feedback on the paper. Often has his "back in 10 minutes" sign out during office hours. Text book is dry, dense and outdated.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• 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:

AWESOME PROF! Thought he was going to be really difficult, but one of my favourite profs at Langara. Very good sense of humour, engages class in the material, class discussion encouraged, very approachable in office hours, replies to emails quickly, just an overall nice and awesome guy!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best instructors I've ever had and a very very nice man. Pay close attention to what he draws attention to and you will do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof - explains everything very well. Encourages class discussion - sometimes it goes off-topic. Tries to let everyone say things so if you've already spoken you won't get priority (and he might ignore you). Wasnt clear in expectations for midterm (length/depth) Keep up with readings, attend class and you will do fine. He is helpful if u ask

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI1120
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Taking him again for POLI 2260. Lectures in POLI 1120 can run long but learned a lot and lots of class discussion. A very kind, interesting guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI1160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Fair and has a good sense of humour. Left-wing guy. The textbook we used was pretty concise, and he assigned extra reading (which I mostly skipped). He gave us free range on our term paper and the exam was essay-based and he told us the topics ahead of time.