Professor: Thor Frohn-Nielsen
Department: History
College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Thor is a great professor is all aspects. His lectures are engaging, clear and relevant which make it easy to take notes (a must!) He's a tough marker but it's fair and constructive. Not a lot of reading but it's necessary to pass and understand the course material. Overall, I highly recommended taking Thor's classes!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a great prof but very hard marker.I love history and i enjoyed every second of his lectures. His midterm is fill in the blanks of what he says in class so it is very important to write down everything he says! The essays are marked very very hard but if you go to his office hours he is very helpful! I recommend him if you like history.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: 1113
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Thor is a horrible teacher. He expects you to know how to write papers at the fourth year level. His class is really hard! avoid taking a class with him
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HISTORY1113
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
A very entertaining teacher. I enjoyed listening to content that I thoroughly enjoyed. I did unfortunately end up with drawing from the class after the midterm (horrible timing I know). Its a harder class, and I wanted to have the writing skills to excel for when I re-take the course. He was very understanding, and I will take his class again soon
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Thor is a fair marker and a great man.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: 4499BRITFILM
- 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:
Thor's (pronounced TOR) the man. He's in touch with the students and understands the difficulty of being an ungrad. Attend class, they're fun/relevant. Ask questions. Tough marker on papers/ask him directly what he wants on topic/sources. Passionate about Canadian/Brit history. 1 negative: 7-10pm + films = snoozefest.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- 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:
Thoroughly enjoyed this professor. Be sure not to use too many adjectives, adverbs, and other useless language because in your essays he will write something like "I took your sentence of 50 words and condensed it to 20 words yet kept all the valuable information" Friendly. Helpful. Passionate.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is a very interesting lecturer and although the class is long I did find myself entertained for the entire process. My only downfall would be his level of unfairness when it comes to marking. He expects you to write papers as if this was your masters. You will need to attend every class and take notes as the text book is not followed.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: HISTORY1114
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Thor is very straight forward and if you didn't get something the first time- he will take time to explain further. He doesn't use textbooks to explain things you need to know, its all in his lectures~ so pay attention! I highly recommend this class for majors and non majors.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- 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:
Frohn-Nielsen is a great prof! Made me like Canadian history. Would take him again and recommend to others who are interested in Canadian history or other history courses.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- 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:
Thor made me love Canadian History. I think taking his class is a real benefit, but be respectful of his knowledge and his time. He is willing to listen, and help with assignments. Two Essays, Midterm, and Final. Honestly, easiest class I've taken. Just make sure you do the readings through out the semester and you'll do great!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIST1101
- 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:
He is probably one of the best History professors out there. It's an easy course if you write everything he lectures on and understand everything you've written down. He is not an easy marker for essays but certainly approachable and very helpful. Take him if you want to learn something!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- 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:
Your essays must be clear, precice, and right to the point...to get a good mark...his tests are okay...you must know the notes very well!...He does not have powerpoint so you must write down what he is saying...and class is mandatory to pass this class!...overall you learn tons in this class...i highly recommend it!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Thor is the definition of a great teacher. Really engages with his class, enjoys his work and learning and teaching about history. 10% participation mark, will try to call on everyone for their opinion in every class. Good discussions. Hard marker, will make you work for it.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- 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:
Great prof! I'd definitely recommend him to anyone who is actually interested in history. He lectures like he's telling a story so it's easy to follow and understand. Very helpful, but not always an easy marker. Take advantage of his office hours when it comes to essay writing.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: INTROS10
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you don't have a passion for Canadian history, stay clear!! Hard marker, seminar lecture so it's 3 hrs of listening to him speak. Personally a boring class will not be taking any history courses with Thor.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- 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:
He's the first history prof I took at Kwantlen, and I don't want to take anyone else! He's super nice, very friendly, and very knowledgeable and passionate about History. 100% of the exams are based on lectures so attendance is VERY important. At least half an hour of class is class discussions on the readings he assigns.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- 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:
Very interesting teacher! Overall nice guy, and made what I thought would be a somewhat boring class a lot more interesting. Would definitely take a class with him again.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HIST1113
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Go to class: 99% of the exam is from notes taken during class. No multiplce choice. Made the mistake of not attending near the end and it's about to bankrupt me on the final tomorrow. Very very enthusiastic, likes to pace. Clear and loud. Hardest essay marker yet, but do your research and write CLEARLY and you'll get a good mark. Good teacher.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST1114
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A great teacher. Made Canada's history so much more interesting that I had imagined. He was not a dull teacher at all. I would definately take another class with him, he makes it that interesting. He is quite a hard marker thouhg, but leaves A LOT of feedback. Attendance is important, as many of the notes come from listening. Very interesting class
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