Robert Lanning - Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS

Professor: Robert Lanning

Department: Social Science

College: Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOAN2520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Robert seems like a decent enough guy but it's clear that he doesn't even want to be teaching anymore. He never talks to the class, just jumps right into a very dry and monotone lecture for each class and is out the door before the students are. Tests are extremely hard, you really have to prepare far in advance. I wouldn't take him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOAN2222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was extremely disappointed with this professors teaching style. He is very hard to listen too due to his monotone voice and his PowerPoint lectures are hard to follow . He gave me zero feedback on my midterm essay questions and when I spoke to him about it, requesting feedback, He claimed he had too many students to give feedback to each.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOAN2222
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lanning really is a great professor! Whoever says he doesn't know what he's talking about must not of even taken his class because he is probably one of the most knowledgeable teachers at this school. He is truly devoted to teaching and he manages to make politics and economics seem interesting and relatable. Most classes are lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOAN2222
• 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:

He's a great person, but sometimes the lectures can get a bit tedious to sit through. Sometimes the notes he uses are unclear, but he has no problem if you need clarification or help outside of class time. He does not accept late assignments! Work must be handed in on time or its 0%.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI3122
• 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:

Excellent prof, but you MUST do all the readings, attend all the classes and work hard. The mixed reviews are explained if you look at the level of the student: first-years complain, 3rd/4th years love him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOAN3322
• 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:

Whoever said this guy didn't want to teach has an axe to grind. He is terrific. Clearly dedicated to student learning and progress. Wish all my profs were as smart, and as helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOAN3332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awful, told us he didn't even want to teach anymore. None of the readings related to in class discussions. Rambeled during class about useful knowledge. Did not seem to care about what he was talking about, nor did he seem to have a desire for teaching- I got the impression (honestly) he was just there for the pay cheque...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOANEDUC
• 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:

Terrific professor and class. Highly recommend you take if you want to learn something.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCAINTR
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Makes it worthwhile going to university.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1101
• 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:

one of the worst profs ive had

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice person but I find him to be very wordy and his tests are the hardest I've ever taken. If you're about to have him as a prof make sure that you read all the material!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOAN3301
• 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:

Perfect professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1110
• 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:

really good professor. I never thought I'd like this class but it is great. Big help to students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first I disliked Robert because I found him a hard marker and hard to understand, however, the intro to SOAN is a year long and by the end of the course I loved him. He's a hard marker, and yes, you have to actually read the required readings to understand what he is talking about in his lectures. Robert Lanning challenged me and was helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Lanning is an amazing prof, you learn a LOT from him. He marks very difficulty for an intro class, you will use the textbooks and need to go to the lectures. That being said, I would absolutely take a class from Dr. Lanning again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOAN33
• 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:

This guy really knows how to teach. You'll know you've learned something by the end of the course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOANED
• 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:

He works really hard to help us understand the material. Very helpful to students who have difficulties. Assignments are hard but they make you understand.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC1101
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Helped me to understand a subject that I knew nothing about. A great way to start university. Take this guy's courses if you want to learn something.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I found Dr Lanning very difficult to comprehend. With the books he tends to read all at once, bouncing around from one to another. His testing style is strictly memorization and regurgitation, with no comprehension. I have yet to learn anything in this class. Because of this I would not take him again, and would not recomend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOAN1101
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I think he is a great prof. I think his material may be a bit advanced for a first year student, but I, myself, as a third year student, find his lectures VERY easy to follow, and his tests are more about memorization than application. I honestly think he has the best intentions when it comes to his students. I recommend him.