Gillian Gillison - University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Professor: Gillian Gillison

Department: Theology

College: University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enjoys belittling students. Goes off on unrelated tangents during lectures. Treats questions from students belligerently and brusquely (as if it's a major inconvenience for her). Accused me of using a falsified signature when I picked up my midterm for the sole reason that I didn't sign in cursive. Avoid her if you can, for your own sanity.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANT356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Smartest professor I've ever met. Negative reviews here reflect the state of the current university.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANT356
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gillison is incredibly knowledgeable about her field, and, if you have the background to understand the lectures and readings, you will get a lot out of her class. Yes, she is a tough grader, but in upper year courses you shouldn't be expecting an A unless you are really suited for the discipline.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT356
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The content is extremely challenging, she assumes you have a lot of background knowledge and she's scary in class. Having said that, I would still recommend her course for serious Anthro students. I left this class with a deeper understanding of the world and academia in general (that I doubt I would have gotten in other classes) than when I began.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Take her courses if you are up for a challenge! She will show you a whole new world and open your mind to so many things you have never thought of before. Of course this comes at a price. She isn't easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TBB199
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

OK so i read a lot of you complain about her. TBH she is a really hard marker but you can not deny her knowledge on the subject, shes a pro. The abundance of her knowledge makes me feel stupid, but shes really open to any kind of questions and will make you think about stuff you never thought before. If you're open minded, take her class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTC15
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

worst professor ever. do not take her classes!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTC15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

by far the worst professor i've had during my university experience. The class material is interesting, however the way she explains the concepts are very difficult to understand. the whole class is uneasy and you can feel it. if its not a program requirement, do not take her classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTC33
• 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:

I know a lot of people are complaining about Professor Gillison, but she is really awesome if you get to know her. She knows her stuff, doesn't take bull and will get you engaged in the material beyond the course. Just take a few minutes to converse with her and she will love you and honestly teach you a lot of really interesting things. Cool prof!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANT356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the least focused lecturers I have ever had. She is borderline nonsensical. At the beginning of the course she tells students she will not penalize them for not attending lecture. I heartily advise skipping it but the exam format is fairly easy if you do the readings.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is very intelligent but does not convey ideas well. Expects a lot from 2nd year students. Thankfully, she's retiring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nothing has changed from the previous comments. I cannot fathom taking any class she teaches knowing what I now know. She is still rude and unapproachable. She revels in lamenting that students now don't know how to learn and never read the text. This is only true as her texts are unapproachable and steeped in lingo. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASSES! EVER

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: RLG314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you care about your grades, sanity and/or self-esteem in the least, I advise that you drop any course by Prof. Gillison immediately.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OMG!! Get out of her class asap!! Okay, I'll admit that the material covered is somewhat interesting, BUT she expected waaaay too much for a second year course. On top of readings that were extremely difficult to comprehend, she didn't actaully teach and she was totally unapproachable! Ohh, and the TA was no better. My advice: DROP THE COURSE

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the few profs I've had who actually seems to enjoy being rude for its own sake. Arrogant, and unfair. I performed very well in her class (A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RLG212Y1
• 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:

She is a prof who appears to only be at the school to do research, she clearly has no interest in teaching. She is unapproachable and rude. She constantly stands in front of the class asking people why they aren't grasping the topics - without ever stopping to think she may not be a very good teache

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Teacher. Ever. My advice: get the reader from the library. If you understand it, you'll get an A. If you don't, don't expect her to teach you. Instead, expect her to be rude to you and scorn you until you drop the course. I ended up tutoring THREE people to stop them from doing so. Terrible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• 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:

No comment.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• 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:

This is a "cut and paste" course. footnote: G. Gillison

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RLG212
• 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:

There is an abundance of adjectives to describe this prof,but I'll stick to the politically correct ones.Condecending and self-righteous.She belittles her students, making for a toxic learning environment.Her teaching style is rigid,I get the feeling that she wants her students to fail, miserably!