Rodney Nelson - McGill University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Rodney Nelson

Department: Sociology

College: McGill University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC0150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's teaching a Pittsburgh now. WORST CLASS EVER!! This stuff doesn't even deserve to be studied. It's made up BS so guys like Nelson could have a job. Tests are impossible, lectures are gibberish, and you don't know you're failing until the course is more than half way over!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI219
• 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:

I loved this guy. If you love sarcasm and dry humour, you will enjoy his lectures. If not, you won't get his jokes and think he is being serious (ie. you will be bored). The readings are interesting, marking is fair, exam was representative of the readings. I recommend him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCIO219
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this professor may seem boring but if you keep up with the readings and the lecutres, he is great! He is also very fair and helpfull, if you get a chance take him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCI219
• 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:

The class is pretty easy to follow sometimes he tedns to go a little fast but nothing that isn't manageable. If you know your notes and you makes notes for the readings (there are many) you'll be fine for the exams (mid-term and final). Paper is a little difficult (40% of grade). Attendance at conferences are mandatory.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i love the guy...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is honestly not that hard... if you just learn all of the lecture notes by heart and do all of the readings several times (like 3) the exams will seem really easy. The material was actually quite interesting, and the prof is a good lecturer despite what many say.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI318SOCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

tv and society is a simple class--i did crosswords through most of it and wrote my final paper on degrassi high. classical theory is another story--the readings are long and dry, and the class isn't much better. it's not nelson--he really is a sweetie and very into what he's doing, even with people sleeping, but the course material is so dense.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

This guy is like a stale whole-wheat cracker that's been sitting under your desk collecting dust. This guy is BORING. Seriously, if you can find another course, you should do it for your sake. His lectures are clear, though, if you actually manage to stay awake...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good prof. Extremely helpful. His exams could be tricky. But they are nottoo tricky. He's a good man and ok lecturer. I bet the reason he teaches this course is becuase he's watching TV 24/7

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI
• 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:

He might be boring. But his material is boring, too! May god help us!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

boring class but it's required...exams are fair but papers graded harshly

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rod Nelson may teach super boring classes, but it's the material...not necessarily him. He's really sweet and very cute! I like rodney!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I know this is sociological theory, but I really believe Nelson made it the most boring it possibly could. I've had him in a few classes, and although they were good overall, and he is very helpful when seeking advice, his lectures are rather boring.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Material itelf was boring (Semantic-wise) b/c it's not the modern-day English we know but once u understand, it's interesting. The prof. did best considering that the course IS about 'classic sociology theories' so..it's normal to be a bit bored but the prof. knew the material and was helpful B+

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most likely the most boring Prof. in North America.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

blah blahhhhhh. I hated it and it is impossible. It is incoherent - there are millions of times i just sat there thinking I do not care...and I would do anything to get out of this class. Very unstimulating. Not good. Ruining my GPA. AVOID THIS COURSE!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI435
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

boring, not what i expected at all. incoherent and condescending ... though he is super smart and knows alot of stuff --

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good prof and what he teaches is what is on the exams. If you study you'll do well! I know theory can be boring but it's not that bad at all.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

good stuff. super nice guy. quit complaning

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very nice and pretty fair, just so borring!!! So monotone! He literally sounds like the teacher in Ferris Beuller's Day Off ...Beuller...Beuller...Beuller...