William Irvine - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: William Irvine

Department: History

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof was great! He was interesting and funny. The lectures went quickly. He spoke quickly so keeping us was important, but the class itself was fairly straightforward. Wish he wasn't retired now.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST3395
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most arrogant professors I have ever had. Some of the most confusing lectures I have ever had was with him. Apathetic towards his students. He is now retired.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting lectures, never boring. But sometimes speaks too fast, and hard to keep up with notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a fantastic history prof who doesn't approaches his lecture with a bit of a sense of humour.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Awesome Prof! Speaks quickly in lecture but if you pay attention, the lectures are very informative. a lot of essays, but they are intended to improve your writing for your future university career.I would love to take another class taught by him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He tends to rush his lectures, and it can be pretty hard keeping up. His style is rather theatrical, but he reads off his paper in front of him which sort of detracts from it. I LOVED him the one time he covered for our TA. Laid back and with no notes, he joked around, answered questions, and imparted lots of info. His lectures should be like that.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

The best prof I have had at York. His lecture are fast-paced so it is best to have a laptop for taking notes. He presents the material in an exciting, often humorous, way. Be prepared to work hard. There are lots of readings and essays. Still, if you keep you with everything, an A+ is possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Very interesting, "Can you hear me in the back? OK! And thank you again for turning off your cell phones! Today we will be talking about..." He goes pretty quickly but is easy to follow. Course is TOUGH for first year and it's to bad he isn't teaching it anymore.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Irvine was easily my favourite professor this year. The workload is not easy, but it's manageable if you put in the time. He's so funny, and seems very approachable. Doesn't seem to be arrogant like other professors I've seen. Exam was very fair and much easier than expected. Not a hard class if you're willing to put in the work, which most aren't.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny. Has a thorough knowledge and lectures with an inbiast opinion, especially on hot topics. I believe he's a pretty ideal professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

A great class and a unique lecturer. Irvine's class really changes the way you approach studies in history.It's a tough class, but worth the learning experience. Recommended if you are serious about history

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Haha, hotness level - zero. Prof. Irvine was definatly one of my influences to continue my major in history. I agree with alot of what was already written... he keeps the attention focused during lecture, keeps a fast pace, speaks with alot of tone and inflection, and tries to make jokes here and there. I loved the way he pronounced 'R-r-russians'.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Prof. Irvine is the best ever, I thoroughly enjoy every lecture, even the most boring topic is fun in his class. His dynamism also has considerable effect on you in lecture. Truly loves the material and is eager to talk with you before and after lecture, or even just around campus. In closing... TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

One of the few professors who can keep the attention of the class throughout, partly due to the need to write down so much of what he says. Interacts well with the class, through humour and catering certain lectures to student interest, if time permits. Extremely knowledgeable, and lectures are well-organized. Talks fast, and expects you to keep up

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

Such a dynamic teacher. You can really tell he's interested in what he's teaching. Very knowledgeable, and uses good examples to clarify. Talks at a relatively normal speed, not slowed down like many other professors. Very upfront about how this class will be challenging. Keeps class interesting with his enthusiasm. Keeps the class engaged.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1
• 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:

TOUGH CLASS, IRVINE KNOWS HIS STUFF

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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 adore Irvine. Great lectures. He can even manage to make economics, the history lover's snore topic, fun! (Well, at least not terribly and dry and snore worthy.) I took his thrid year class too. All I have left to say is: Rrrrrrrusian Rrrrrrevolution.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1010
• 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:

I THINK HES ONE ONE THE BEST PROFSS AT YORK..his lectures are really clear and althouh sometimes some of the history topics might be really boringg..he makes them interesting and theres only one exam and its straightforward...no stupidness on it and its pretty simplee!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST3395
• 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:

I enjoyed his first year class (HIST1010) so much that I just had to take his third year one, and it was honestly well worth it! He is one of the best lecturer's around and funny as hell.