Ranee Panjabi - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: Ranee Panjabi

Department: History

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 4424HIS
• 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:

She has gotten a lot of bad rep over the years but she is a fine teacher. She is hard at first but she will warm up to you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was incredibly interested in the material but I had a hard time figuring out what the professor wanted. She is also extremely hard to see outside of class. She abhors e-mail, which is ridiculous considering she's so big on modern teaching techniques. But with enough work, her classes are an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! best course that I have taken thus far. Tests are super easy and very informal on what she expects from you. its all videos, so very easy to remember the course material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TERRORISM
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to watch videos, take your own notes on them as fast as you can & you have to decipher the important information for yourself besides a few names and terms that she writes on the white board. Two 25 M.C tests should not count for 50% of a grade. Especially with the amount of info you are given to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST3827
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an awesome prof. Highly recommend all of her courses. Be prepared to do the work. Yes, you have to read the textbooks but they are generally really interesting and she hints what is important. Go to every class and try to be about 10 minutes early.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLASS2020
• 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:

She knows her stuff, but keep your head down and obey. I dropped the course when she verbally attacked another classmate for no reason at all. She thinks incredibly highly of herself.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! I love her classes, and she makes really easy tests. Her style of teaching is really beneficial, with videos and explanations along the way if anything is ever unclear. She really wants everyone to pass and is super helpful. Only negative is that she doesn't use her MUN e-mail, which is just frustrating.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The two courses I've done with her are my two highest marks at MUN. extremely easy tests and no papers. If you are doing a history major and need a course that requires less work than most history courses then take her courses.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3827
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I liked this prof but after doing 3 courses with her I'm getting tired of the way she structures her courses. She expects you two read 2 entire textbooks front to back and then gives 2 25-multiple choice tests that don't allow you to display your knowledge of the material whatsoever. Her courses also teach you nothing of how to write decent papers

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you miss class you will fall behind. Be prepared to take lots of notes and do lots of reading to get your A. She gives two objective exams and a research exam in which the topic is assigned in the first week of class. If you do your reading and take good notes, you will get an A. She seems nasty but she gets nicer, stick with the course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was scared of her at first. She'd yell at us for being late or talking in class, and do not let her see you texting! But, Panjabi is an excellent prof. Her classes are always interesting and they fly by. Her tests are also extremely easy. Didn't find her very approachable, but I didn't really need any help, as the material was easy to understand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST2031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. As others said, she's a sheep in wolf's clothing, but she's very approachable once you get to know her. She loves using videos in classes and she's very concerned about her students as she wants the best to come out of them. A solid teacher overall, very kind and funny, to boot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2061
• 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've had Dr. Panjabi four times -- 3 times last semester, and 1 time this semester. She is UNQUESTIONABLY the absolute best professor I have ever had. Kind, intelligent, interesting, and funny as hell. As long as you work hard and study you'll do fine. If you have the opportunity to be in her class, grab that opportunity.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST4XXX
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely amazing professor. As previously stated, don't be afraid of her, she's harmless. Definitely one of my favorite profs ever.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took a number of courses from here in the 90s and she was one of my favorite Profs. Very engaging. Dont be put off by her demeanure she cares about her students. 15 years later I still think highly regard her!! do yourself a favor and experience at least 1 of her classes and be sure to attend 100%!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST4423
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, don't be scared of her. She's like a little kitten... with claws and teeth, but still a kitten! Show up to class, pass in stuff on time, and listen to what she has to say and you'll get an A. One of the best profs on campus, and just look at her courses! Espionage, Terrorism, Dictators, assassinations. How can you go wrong with that!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST4412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the best prof at mun. She will make you work for your mark, but she is extremely helpful, and really wants to get her students the best grade possible. If your willing to do the work, you will greatly enjoy any of her classes, especially the seminars.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST2510
• 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:

This woman is absolutely hilarious. She seems intimidating initially, but it gets old quickly. There's a lot of material, so be prepared to ignore your other classes. And don't be suprised to be told to "SETTLE DOWN!!!" when it is utterly silent.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST2510
• 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:

Read, and attend class. If you can handle these two things, success is a breeze. Emphasis on class attend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST4416
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the best profs at MUN. She will spend two weeks scaring the hell out of the class, and drive away those who are not willing to put the effort in the class. If you are willing to sit through it, and put a massive effort into her class, you will be rewarded and gain new perspective on writing.