Ted McGee - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Professor: Ted McGee

Department: English

College: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL363
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No grading criteria, leaves only positive feedback, yet grades I quote "fantastic papers" as 63%. All assignments and work is graded at the same number regardless of quality, probably just copy pastes the same grade for everything. Hence, it's pretty easy to pass since you just have to do well on the first assignment.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It has been over 30 years since I took America Lit. with Ted. He was hands down my favourite professor. His balance between innovation and tradition was what most impressed me. He was organized, interesting and thoughtful to all students. I have gone on to work as an English Teacher and credit Ted for his inspiring class that me hope & direction.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301H
• 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:

One of the best profs I have encountered in my three years here. He is passionate about his lectures and keeps his students awake. He is very understanding if you show an effort in your work. Highly recommend taking Shakespeare with him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL362
• 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:

I love Professor McGee, and he always has such interesting things to say. That said, his lectures are a big unorganized, and when you're really busy with a lot of school work, you don't want to be sitting in class where all the prof is doing is repeating stuff that he's already said, or is not relevant (as interesting as it all is, as I said).

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301H
• 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 have had him for 3 courses so far and will take more from him. He is amazingly intelligent, passionate, helpful, fun and really seems to care about each student. Love him!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL108F
• 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:

Dr. McGee is the best ENGL prof @ UW. He is an amazing rhetorician and a VERY smart man. To the post-modern loser who said McGee is too "narrow minded," I'd like to translate that for everyone: I didn't get a good mark because I can't make a clear and well-written argument and since McGee tore apart my****ty paper, he's not tolerant. YOU SUCK! Boo

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ARTS199
• 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:

e hs a lot to offers in regard to Shakespeare. He works with the Stratford festival and it shows! he is highly knowledgeable and loves to hear your point of view also. nice guy that mcgee!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ARTS199
• 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:

I took the first year seminar about shakespeare. I rather enjoyed the class, but it was easily forgettable. McGee seems very passionate...good humored, although in a seminar setting he came across as stoic/pastoral I would like to see him in a lecture series.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL108F
• 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:

Passionate, highly intelligent, always comes to class with a smile.. friendly, and willing to help out. I handed in an essay 1 week late and had had no consoltation with him and I did not receive any marks off. Now, I don't recommend you go and do that, but he is one of my favourite profs all in all. Made me love english even more.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• 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:

Truly passionate about the material, yet his views are too narrow-minded to be an asset to UW.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL363
• 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:

Wonderful professor. Extremely intelligent. So passionate. So funny. Very approachable and nice. Whole-heartedly wants his students to get the most out of his lectures. So very engaging. Always comes to class with a smile - I loved the smirk. Funny guy. All in all, one of my favourite professors.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG301H362
• 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:

His classes are very entertaining and challenging at the same time. The 301H class included class discussions on very thought provoking issues and the 362 class is in lecture format. McGee is very passionate about teaching, a true English prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL362
• 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:

Amazing professor. I wish I would have known how great he was first year so I could have taken more classes with him. It's refreshing to see someone who has such a passion for what he's teaching. HIGHLY recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 363
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was great. He had passion for what he was teaching with makes things so much easier to listen to and learn. He's also a very fair marker.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL301
• 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:

One of the most helpful and personable profs out there. While lectures are sometimes not focused enough and digressions are many, they are always interesting and he will always try to help you understand.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 362363
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take Shakespeare, take it with him. He gives well prepared lectures, is excited about what he's teaching, so you stay awake in class, and he is very clear about assignments. You can get a good mark in this class, and actually enjoy it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good prof. I loved his lectures, they were very interesting. He does take too much time to answer student questions (many of which are truly idiotic). Very approachable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG316251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ted was the best English prof I ever had. I teach HS English and use comments he made in his lectures to help my students understand the curriculum. He's very personable and is always willing to help or chat when I see him. His energy is amazing!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

Needs to make his lectures more concise and has too much energy for class. He needs to settle down and focus on teaching. Not the best prof out there, that's for sure.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought his class was great, learned a lot, tons of examples. My only complaint was that he spent a lot of time answering student questions or comments, which most of the time were idiotic.