Stewart Durrant - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: Stewart Durrant

Department: Languages

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: RUSS2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you take him for lit, know that his his lectures are just him recounting things he's read, & asking if you read them too. It's engaging at first, but it gets old as you realize he's aimlessly waffling. Rude & patronizing outside of class. As aptly stated by a previous user: "Absolutely unhelpful, vindictive, condescending egotist." Well said.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RUS1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an awesome prof and I'd really recommend taking a Russian class with him if it's something you're interested in. he's very clear about different concepts and structures of Russian. as long as you show up for class you should have no problem grasping the concepts he puts forward.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RUSS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Durrant is awesome! He is such an understanding prof and he really cares about his students. He definitely knows his stuff and he really helps you understand. Classes are always fun, and he takes the time to get to know you by name. Highly recommend!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RUSS
• 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:

This prof is passionate about his work and his research. he speaks many languages and he has lots of tricks to help you learn. He is intellectual and challenges the orthodox thinking, he is perceptive and has a great memory for students names. He is quite sarcastic but altogether inspiring. He is personal and caring. koodos to Dr. Durrant!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RUSS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved his classes! He's very understanding if you need extra time. He knows his stuff and is able to effectively communicate the course material. Not a heavy course load, pretty laid back. He can tend not to be punctual. He's also really entertaining and has lots of fun stories! Would recommend this class to anyone !

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RUS2900
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pure lecture - no interaction. When he does pose a question, he cuts the answerer off shortly after they give they answer he was looking for. Seems to really like the sound of his own voice. Caught occasionally sourcing his lectures from Wikipedia. Knows a lot but he makes it hard to pay attention with 50 straight minutes drivel. Sharp Dresser.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RUS1000
• 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:

Superb prof, very dry wit, operates in the English style and is therefore seemingly more aloof than his counterparts in the department. Those who claim to have been insulted most likely did not understand his humour. Extraordinarily knowledgeable, will explain in detail and with precision.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RUSS2010
• 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:

He is seriously one of my favorite professors at mun. He is very helpful and very interesting.I actually want to sit in the class all day long and learn russian. I can see some people thinking he is rude but he is not he is a very private and personal man and just sarcastic sometimes. His classes are the only reason im in Mun still.<3

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RUSS3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely refuses to act professionally in class, which is a shame because he is so knowledgeable. Insults students constantly, classes lack direction, but you may just learn something if he can stop sighing for 10 minutes. The only students that liked him were the ones who didn't realize they were being insulted. Downright rude.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RUSS2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely unhelpful, vindictive, condescending egotist. Will "mentor" students when it suits him but have no time for them otherwise. Has very low expectations of students. Habitually unpunctual. Covers little material in class and is very disorganized. Marks arbitrarily and doesn't read term papers. Good luck if you have him for a language class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RUSS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Certainly a very creative professor! He likes what he's teaching and makes his classes hilariously interesting and fun to learn! Everyone learns at a different pace and he tries to compensate for that as well, so that no one feels lost. You will get a good mark and an interest in further pursuing Russian at the end of the term- that's his goal.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RUS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Durrant rocks my socks, if you are considering taking russian 1000 at all, do it! Easiest mark of life, and you learn stuff too!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RUSS1000
• 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:

Omg he is the best prof ever! Such a pushover! He'll let you re-do your assignments and quizzes as many times as it takes to get an A! He's very crazy and flamboyant in his own unique way and he definitely makes you remember what he teaches.. Hes hilarious and easy, take it! You will be entertained and get an easy A!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RUSS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this professor! I have to say, out of all of my teachers, he's my favorite! He teaches well and makes it very easy to learn. I would recommend him in a second!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easily the best professor I've had and one of the best at MUN. Very intelligent and definitely works outside of the box. Very open to new ideas and ways of approaching things. Great sense of humour and a fascinating person. Stresses working on one's own to better one's language ability but fully appreciates class discussion as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RUSSIAN
• 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:

Very much a teahcer's pets kind of guy IMO. He was okay, and I found him a good teacher, but really showed too much favouritism. If he liked you, you got an A (that's how I found him, anyway). Knows his stuff, though, and had some interesting anecdotes about Russia.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

yes this class is very easy , too easy bc half the people who finsih he's courses have gain 0 knowelge. sure if you your lazy and don't want to work take he's courses. i think the grades he gives is an indication if he's desperate need to be liked. AND YES LIKE MOST I GOT ALL A+'S WITH HIM ,

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RUSSIAN2010
• 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:

Simply the best!! Excellent marker, very fair to students. He actually wants to see ya pass!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RUS10002600
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

THE BEST!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RUSSIAN1000
• 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:

Awesome, Awesome prof! He has a great sense of humor and he's always teaching you different ways to remember the russian alphabet. This is actually my FAVORITE class and prof, it's def. a class I look forward to EVERY SINGLE TIME! ...I highly recommend him, he's the best.