Richard Keshen - Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS

Professor: Richard Keshen

Department: Philosophy

College: Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL305
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I have ever had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NASC120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some think he's odd, but I think thats what makes him awesome. Interprets the world in non traditional ways that encourage deep thought. He is heavily opinionated, but not close minded. I believe that he is ahead of his time in many ways and is under appreciated bc of that. He explains things in detail and encourages discussion among students. A+

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2222
• 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:

Incredible wealth of knowledge and a very caring man. Eat up every word he says and hold on to it. He takes great care to make sure you understand the concepts and how to think about the world in a unique way.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Im not really all that interested in Philosophy but for the essays / short answer's he puts on his tests, as long as you put up a good argument you'll get a good grade. His lectures are boring tho, all he does is constantly repeat 2 different topic & give numerous examples but I much rather that then him give us a million topics to learn

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NASC0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You guys who say he has personal space issues have no idea. In order to learn all that this man has to offer to really need to get to know this man, to get inside this man's head. Richard Keshen is a great teacher and person, he has expanded my world with his outstanding public speaking, teaching and mapmaking(Cartography) skills.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Richard is an amazing prof. If you take the time to attend his classes & listen to his lectures you will learn very quickly that he is an extremely intelligent & well spoken man. He takes great pride in his students & is the most friendly & helpful prof I have ever had. easily available powerpoints for all classes. always available for extra help

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL0
• 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 LOVE RICHARD KESHEN! Very smart man and knows exactly what he's talking about! If you listen to him, you will learn so much important stuff! Anyone who hates him either never showed up or class or didnt pay attention. Overall amazing teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NASC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was horrible, boring and put me right to sleep. I eventually dropped the class because I couldn't stand him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL301
• 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:

Very fair and very intelligent

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NASC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof ever. Do not take him. He makes no sense. Does not use a text at all and it is impossible to take notes in his class. Avoid at all costs!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NASC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a dud,I love good discussions but he's to focused on his opinion to have them.Over explains simple ideas.It's a hard to take notes because he has problems concentrating if your not 100% focused on him.He has personal space issues.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NATSC120
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Richard is a great prof. He is VERY smart and you just need to get used to his style of teaching. Very fair. If you go to class you will pass the course. No way you could pass this course if you didnt show up. Interesting topics that make you think outside of the class. Nice guy to talk to and is very understanding. Take him for Natural Science!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Spends way too much time at the Bean Sprout Cafe.....

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NASC112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Richard Keshen is a really nice guy...but I can't say his class impressed me. He needs to work on those exams. Telling us it's one way and then it's completely different. Yuck. :(

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NATSCI112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good proff Extremely friendly and helpful, could give better exam reviews

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Richard is an amazing prof! He is very intelligent, but he's also very open to others' interpretations of the material. He's very sincere and kind; very willing to help you with your papers and encourages you to come see him about them. He talks a little dull, but everything else more than makes up for it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NATSCI120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Richard Keshen is an amazing prof! He has one of the most interesting classes I've taken and he's very knowledgable about what he is teaching. He's very helpful when asking questions and he has a witty sense of humor that is a great combination when he's teaching material in class. Overall I'd say he's one of the best professors! A+

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NATSCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

absolutely loveddddddd his class, excellent lectures, very easy to understand. Cant say enough about him, wish i had him in every class!:)

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No offence to some of the other posters...but this guy's overrated. I find he's always trying to pass off his ideas and analyses as much more impressive than they actually are. There may be a term for that: pseudo-intellectualism.