Robert Ansell - Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

Professor: Robert Ansell

Department: Philosophy

College: Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2329
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ansel is a wonderful teacher. Its an older style of lecture, and he's a tad shy but neither of those things detract in any way from his teaching ability. He's clearly experienced in his course material and expertly guides you through the arguments. He is reliably kind, one of my favourite professors at SMU and I learn something valuable every class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI2330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a bit brisk, but don't let it make you think he doesn't care about what he's teaching. I think maybe he's a little tired of students not caring about Philosophy but it does nothing to ruin his classes. He's passionate, experienced, and he never beats around bushes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very sweet guy. He can be hard to make out but if you take notes you will be fine because he marks fairly easy. There are weekly tests but for the most part I found them to be grade boosters.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Highly misunderstood. He is a very smart man, if you are willing to work hard you will enjoy his classes. He has been teaching a long time and has a strong grasp of the discipline. He provides an ample amount of typed notes: a lot to read, but very helpful stuff. Robert really goes through the fundamentals. Strongly recommended.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Robert is a great guy and truly cares about his students, easy grader and will have test back by the following class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHI1244
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I read what was expected of students, I felt I would not do well. Now that I have finished, it was by far my favourite class (grade A+). Robert is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely focused on helping students do their best. The lectures are "what you make of it" (you must be able to apply info in broad sense) and the grading is very fair.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures, really funny, super knowledgeable. You'll get a lot out of this course, but you have to be prepared to put the effort in.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 4000
• 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:

There's no doubting that he's old school, but the man knows his stuff and he is more than willing to share any and all of his insight at the drop of a hat. He's got some personal quirks: he's smelly, got no teeth, has a comb over, and laughs at his own jokes. But if you pay attention and justify your answers well you will do well in his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst prof ever. Cannot beleive that this man continues to teach. Class material is unclear and unorganized. Tests are often unrelated to class material. Lectures are pointless. Sit in the front row and you still won't hear a word this man says. Stay away from any of Ansell's classes unless you want to slaughter your GPA.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• 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:

Ansell is a little older and thus he is quiet, however he is clear enough for you to understand his teaching as long as you are paying attention and not in your phone. His lectures assure great marks in his tests and he guides you through the information of the course well enough so that you can tell others about his information.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL2828
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ansell is really a nice guy, but his courses can be quiet, dated and dry. He's a low speaker, no slides, Dr's writing, and can be a little boring: he's a bit monotone and can ramble. But, he does like teaching, and is rather animated. Tests are okay. If you can tolerate a happily rambling old man, his courses can be really good.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This prof is not helpful at all. Sit in the front row and I'm still unable to hear him. Will ignore you if you ask a question in class. Gives tests every Thursday which are not related to the material covered AT ALL. If you do not share the same opinion as him you WILL fail. Deffinatley not a course for first year students!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 12441
• 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 I've ever had. I'm a philosophy major and knowing that he teaches half the philosophy classes actually makes me highly consider changing my major. He smells. He sits in the front of the class and reads a sheet of paper to us. Never changes.Doesn't answer questions. HORRIBLE AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

To say I was disappointed is a gross understatement. He mumbles and speaks in a manner you can't understand, gives ridiculous quizzes and tests. Makes no effort to engage with class. And if you do not agree with his opinion, or write what he wants, you will do very poorly. Avoid this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Not sure how this is a first year course. Hard to understand and he gives lots of examples but never finishes them. He always tells you to study a certain section for the test but the test is always on something completely different. If you do not think the same way he does or have the same opinion as him, you will not do well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrible professor. Cannot understand a word he says, and the work is WAY too advanced for a first year course. Not to mention, there is an in class test every Thursday of every week, which typically has nothing to do with the topics covered. AVOID this class at all costs.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring class but the proff marks very easily. He does speak in monotone and also is very quite. But if you have any questions he will take the time in or out of class to make sure you understand. Not the most interesting proff but cares about his students and will help you when you need it

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 23302
• 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:

The classes are longand he does talk in a monotone voice, but it is worth taking this class. It is very intresting and you will get out of it what you put in

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sits in the front row, still cannot hear him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL1244
• 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:

Cannot understand what he says, very monotone, doesn't know how to teach, thinks himself very funny.