Ross Lambertson - Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Professor: Ross Lambertson

Department: Political Science

College: Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI214
• 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:

Ross is awesome; every poli sci undergrad should take his class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer, and the best lecturer I've had to this day. He gave us amazing notes, so we didn't need to write down everything he said, but could instead make notes on his notes. It was also clear exactly what you needed to know on the exams. The lectures was up-to-date with discussion of the weekly news, and was easy available if anything.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC110PSC200
• 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:

Ross Rox!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is a tough professor. While this does prepare you for UVic the course load is still excessive. His lectures don't have much to do with the course content. Do the readings, come to class if you have questions (participation marks will given) and study hard. He likes to trick you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC222
• 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 had Ross for two classes last semester 210 and 222 I think. I loved him so much I am taking two of his classes again. He is extremely intelligent and helpful. It's true his classes are on the harder side but I think being challenged now will make things easier in the future. Thanks Ross!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC220
• 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:

Ross is one of the best profs I have ever had. Attend class, do the readings and ask questions and you will learn a lot. The value of his teaching methods will not be apparent until you transfer to UVic or another university and you realize you are well prepared for third and fourth year courses. His passion for teaching is obvious.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like previous comments, Lambertson is not an easy instructor. But he doesn't make it hard because he hates you, he does it to prepare you for upper level classes. Put in the work and you'll have a good idea of what upper level classes will be like. His teaching method/style is different, but you'll adapt if that is what you really want.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• 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 loved law and politics. Unlike in some of Ross' other classes, all the materials to be tested on are covered in detail in class. This was extremely helpful in preparing for tests and the term paper.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• 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:

loved his class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lambertson is an extremely intelligent man, he's read more books than I can ever hope to even consider in my lifetime. However, that superior knowledge has a hard time translating as teaching material. I think he forgets he's teaching intro level politics and fails to break down the material for the students who aren't as well versed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSC210
• 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:

Ross provides discussion in class that, while stimulating, has absolutely nothing to do with the course material. His tests and teaching style are geared toward a specific learning type, and he can be very condescending if you do not fit. The course load is ridiculous, and the lectures useless in preparing you for exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC105
• 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:

Interesting material presented well, provided you attend class and do the homework questions. Test questions can be tricky but often they are essentially the same as those given for homework, and if you can give a good argument for why your answer is actually correct he will give marks. Will take some serious homework to get a good grade though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL105
• 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:

The Best Professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC222
• 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:

Great teacher. Everything to be covered on exams clearly outline and there's no trickery. He won't tell you every single item you're to cover on your paper but expectations are clear. Paper and tests can all be rewritten for a higher mark, and participation mark can be given for emailed thoughts if you are not comfortable speaking in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSC222
• 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:

Ross is a very unstructured teacher. His term papers are highly unorganized and he expects more than he should from his students. Worst of all are his tests, which are 20 m/c questions worth 20% of your grade that are designed to trick you in every way possible. He does allow rewrites on both the paper and exams (although not m/c). NOT Recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI105
• 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 was my favourite class. Each class was basically a discussion, and even though they didn't always stick to the subject of the chapter, were very engaging. I'm not one to always speak up, but always left class thinking about some tangent or another. Isn't every good professor supposed to make you think? Ross both says so, and does.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC105
• 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:

I find Ross to be very funny and engaging in his lectures, and his knowledge is immense. He's incredibly clear on the instructions on the term paper, willing to help you with questions, and you get the chance to rewrite for a better grade. I'm enjoying the course, and I think Ross is a gifted instructor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• 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:

Good teacher; does tend to get sidetracked easily. Loves to provoke people, which I loved.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC212
• 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:

Ross can be considered cold, I know I thought he hard to approach with questions/comments when I took my first class with him. But I've now taken 3 with him. His class is not easy but he's more then willing to tlak to you about marks if you think he's wrong or you didn't like your grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If your are stong headed and conservative you probably won't like him or you'll just argue with him all the time