Frank Crooks - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Frank Crooks

Department: Business

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You should definitely take this class online with Crooks! His online slides are clear and his explanations are solid gold, plus it's convenient to take it online. The tests may seem tricky but really read the questions carefully; the final is open book so make sure you know where everything is!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were amazing and easy to follow. He knows his stuff and is very good at explaining different topics in law. I'm glad I took this class online, all lectures are available day 1, and you're free to work at your own pace. Two class tests and one final made for a very straight forward course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Solid choice. Respected, experienced, and laid-back. My only negative is that it's a tough grading scheme - 2 exams for 25% with 25 multiple-choice, and 50% final with 50 multiple-choice questions... meaning -1% for every wrong answer. Did I mention he's a fan of 'B and C', 'None of the above', 'All of the above'? You've been warned.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had at Concordia, if not THE best. Knows what he's talking about, has tons of experience, fair grader, and very helpful during office hours. He also records each lecture which is very helpful. Great, great teacher!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He records his lectures, so there is no need to attend class. Very clear lectures, each bullet point of his powerpoint slides are explained. You need the book for the cases and for the final (open book final). He is approachable and personable. Would definitely recommend you take the class with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Makes tough final exams, some topics are not even in the textbook. I was literally on the page since it's open book and it wasn't there. Pros to him recording his lectures though very helpful

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly hes perfect. He records his classes on moodle and you can go over them and study with them for the exam. He is clear and specific, and with his lectures you should be good for the exam. Although, you have to read the book also, his lectures won't be enough but the readings are fun and simple to read, in my opinion.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His lectures are very interesting. He even records them. His exam are tough. You really need to know your material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good prof. Gives lots of examples to make sure people understand. Exams are fair, but lots of reading is required (as it would be for any other 315 prof). Only negatives are that he rarely shows up to class on time and he'll promise to have grades posted by a certain day and then not post them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easily the best prof at Concordia and possibly Montreal. Super funny lectures that makes reading the Canadian/Quebec charter interesting. Loves to get people involved in class but doesn't care if you arn't paying attention. A lot of reading but that is just the nature of the course. He records his lectures so if you miss or skip, you can catch up.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He really knows what he is talking about. He even draws examples from his own experiences as a business lawyer when explaining the material. Genuinely a nice guy. Classes were extremely interesting and exams were fair. I learned so much!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IBUS493
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very nice prof, he records his lectures so attendance is not mandatory (but you may miss a few things that he says when the mic is off). Exams are very straightforward and well balanced between concepts and cases. Overall, if you study smart and attend classes, very easy A! Class had: 2 quizzes, oral (no paper), midterm and final.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Answers questions well, very respected, really good at teaching this course, tells very interesting stories that go along with the readings and topics well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took him for 315 where he is SOLID! very help full, his recording and slides are a GEM. Studied by redoing the recording and taking notes great prof. Took him for MANA 493, prof is still great but the subject is less "rule defined" so it is harder to grasp the "essentials" / a lot of info. Both courses absolutely require the textbook!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• 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:

He gives good example to make the material easy to understand. He records every single class and post it on moodle, so you don't have to attend class, or if you did you can go back to review something. His multiple choice questions are somewhat tricky, so you have to pay great attention to the wordings. Overall amazing & recommended !!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the best teacher I have had so far . Amazing lecturer, professor crooks knows the class and is great at teaching it Hope to have him as a teacher again

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MANA493
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frank is a hilarious professor and a damn good one at that! He made class extremely interesting even though it was for about 3 hours and a night class. You'll learn a lot with him, participation counts but it's not hard to get the marks. Very easy pop quizzes (2 of them) and an easy group presentation. Take him if you want to have a good time/learn

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

What a straight shooter. Lectures are clear and concise and speaks from experience. Could not have asked for a better teacher to teach such a dry course like 315. Great guy, makes students laugh and records his lectures. Highly recommend

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Such a bright and funny teacher. Records all his classes and is so helpful when referring back to the notes. Extremely interesting and the least boring teacher at Concordia. Take 100%

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MANA298
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really good teacher. Records every class.