Stephen Davies - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Stephen Davies

Department: History

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hate him, worse prof ever, and such a hard marker.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worse prof i have ever had in my life as a student, im ususlly a b-a average student, and i basically failed his class. Made me want to drop out of university and give up! Jokes on him i will be graduating!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's quite clear Davies has been instructing for a while. His classes are very regimented, and he's mastered how to give lectures in such a manner that note taking is easy. His assignments and tests are more difficult then my other classes, but not impossible. Additionally he's a tough grader, but overall Davies is nice guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Davies is a nice guy with a good sense of humour and is extremely knowledgeable. His classes are very lecture heavy, and doing the readings are necessary to do well on the quizzes in this course. I actually found this 101 course more difficult than both of my other second year history courses. This class requires alot of time and effort!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Normally waking up for an 8:30 class on Monday morning would be a real drag, not unless you have a Davies lecture for that first class! Davies is always super informative and doesn't keep you in class the full length if he doesn't have to. Hes a no BS prof and it very knowledgeable of his course material. However note taking is a must.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally my favourite professor! I heard some less desirable things about him before the class but have been pleasantly surprised. If you are a student, like myself, who really cares about history then you will really enjoy Dr. Davies! He is so passionate and his lectures keep me very interested! I would 100% take his class again, even on purpose!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is really important for his class, and you have to be good at taking notes (or record his lectures).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stephen is hilarious. He doesn't put up with history Know-It-Alls. He has full control over what he teaches so when listening to lectures you know that he is passionate about what he is saying. BUT. The assignments are really vague and pointless, and for the exams it pays to take super detailed notes and have a study partner. LOTS of dates!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 482
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy going prof. Decent lectures but you don't use the textbook so don't waste the cash!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stephen is a fantastic Professor! A living, breathing encyclopedia of Historical events. Highly professional and well organized. Great lecturer with good sense of humour. As a marker, he is tough but exceedingly fair! I thoroughly enjoyed this class and recommend it to all who have a passion for History.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terribly dry. Hard marker. Gets dates wrong in lectures. Straight reads his notes - doesn't work for a visual learner (me). Gone from straight A's to nearly failing. Do not recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor once you get into how he structures the class. Reading and weekly tests are mandatory, but rarely requires the students to buy a textbook which is a big plus. His moustache is kind of cool.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST482
• 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:

Stephen's unique teaching style effectively brings the history of WWI to life. As a student, listen carefully to his lectures and pay close attention to the soldier's letters and poems.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows what he's talking about, keeps class short and fun. Great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Very knowledgeable and highly educated. Willing to answer all questions and thrives on group discussion. If your not willing to give 100% in his classes don't bother taking them at all. He only recognizes those who try. Lastly, ALWAYS do the reading - you'll regret it if you don't.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Loving this guy! Took the course as a quick summer credit and am so interested in WW1 now because his enthusiasm and knowledge make it exciting. Strikes me as a tough marker though. He certainly wants you to think for yourself.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really interesting man and great lecturer - he rarely uses notes. I like his gentle way of handling 'know it all' students who rarely come to class. You have to go and take excellent notes to pass. He is firm and fair. A strict marker - he gives no favours.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST125
• 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:

Legit prof

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

His lectures are very good, I'd say not a bad course to start off in first year to get a taste, but the way it's structured isn't really for me in the long run, can be hard and unclear in terms of the papers, but everything else,fairly fair.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Stephen is tough. No doubt about it. But he is an excellent teacher and if you do the work you will learn. He DOES NOT respond to emails, though, and DON'T miss the first class or you'll run into some problems.