Gary Kynoch - Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

Professor: Gary Kynoch

Department: History

College: Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1910
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gary was an amazing professor! I took his class about Nelson Mandela and apartheid and he was so invested in making sure we all learned and understood the material. He really enjoyed teaching the class and cared a lot about the material, which made me care more. Would definitely take one of his classes again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST3100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, he is such a hard marker, and is very cold. He is also quite intimidating. Just my experience.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL2034
• 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 took a summer course by Kynock and he was fantastic! I am not an English major so I felt like a fish out of water at first but he was extremely helpful and I ended up taking a lot out of the class.. Highly recommend taking a class from him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

I did my graduate thesis with him and he was great. Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and funny. We had some great conversations together, which i miss sometimes. Keep doing your thing Gary!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST3
• 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:

if you like your professors knowledgeable, subtly funny, good natured and a little omnipotent, Kynoch is your guy. I've taken 3 of his courses and plan to take at least 2 more, his is my favourite prof by far

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST3452
• 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 didn't love him the first time I took a class with him, but my opinion has completely changed after taking South African History. Dr. Kynoch is hilarious, friendly, crystal clear and makes class discussions engaging. I look forward to taking more of his (small sized) classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2426
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful lecturer, but a difficult professor. He is unhelpful and unclear of expectations. You have to find the readings yourself in the library and discuss them in detail during tutorials. If you're willing to deal with the difficulty of his class, it's entirely worth it. I learned a ton and thoroughly enjoyed the lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST4401
• 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:

Incredible prof. Knowledgeable, entertaining, and approachable. Every reading was well selected and relevant to the themes of the class. Do your readings, involve yourself in the discussion, and be prepared to learn about a fascinating topic.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Didn't like the guy at first but like him more and more every day. he's very insightful. A gentle giant, kind, not power hungry, someone who you can trust. Be prepared to work hard for your grade - he doesn't take any crap.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best profs i've had. extremely hard marker but really knows what he's talking about and is willing to explain your grade afterwards. His lectures are fast-paced and packed with information, so be prepared to have a painful hand once a week. Also the hottest prof at Dal.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Does not lecture. This class includes a lot of reading, and then class discussion. You will get a good mark if you make a good first impression with him. Be very vocal (even if you have no idea what you are talking about) and you will get a good mark.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I did not like him at all. Possibly one of the worst prof's I've had at Dalhousie or at the Universtiy of Calgary. He not only marked much harder then one would think but ruined what was an interesting topic.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SAPRE1860
• 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:

Gary was an exccellent prof. His easy going personal approach coupled with his extensive knowledge really made what was unfamiliar to me very accessible. I would recommend aqll of his classes. Just be porepared to work for your grade...not a gimme

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST3000
• 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:

Kynoch was arrogant and not very helpful...he is a burly football player type who feigns he knows african history from his roots as a suburban white male...picked favorites..and marked accordingly..dal needs a new prof for such an excellent subject

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AFRICANHIST
• 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:

Looks intimidating at first, but really is quite approachable. Smart, clear and a fair marker.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST3471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is one of the best professors I've ever had. He makes a subject (African conflict) that could potentially be confusing and boring come to life and easy to get your head around. He expects you to do your work, but the reward is that he's tremendously smart and knows his stuff cold.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

great teacher, very interesting lectures but hard marker when you take classes at 3000 level. Very helpful outside class time and will offer constructive comments. Actually knows what he's talking about since he's lived in Africa etc.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST3451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

great teacher!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took his S. African history class in the summer term, and loved it. First class I ever found group work fun. The writing assignments were cool, not the usual dry stuff, and he's an easy marker. Readings were fairly interesting. Lectures are a bit dry, but very clear and informative.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1502
• 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:

Gary Kynoch was somewhat monotone, but alwauys interseting. Very organized lecture structure. It's great when you have profs that have experience in their field. Students DO love to hear about it. He has lived in AFRICA..SHARE