James Kippen - University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Professor: James Kippen

Department: Music

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor himself is alright; lectures are pleasant to listen to because of his British accent. However, the course itself is a complete waste of time and is heavily revolved around "India" because that's where he spent most of his life. Course is absolutely useless and listenings and quizzes are stupid. Don't take this course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was one of my favourite classes of the year. Kippen gets a lot of crap from lazy narrow-minded performance majors who don't think it's important to learn about anything beyond Western music, but his lectures were engaging and the listening examples were very interesting. He's a little too hung up on the Beatles though, not a fan of that.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was a great pleasure attending his lecture. He knows his stuff and presents it well. Great flexibility in terms of topics when it comes to assignments.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I like his accent. Very knowledgable in the subject, funny, and appears enthusiastic at every lecture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• 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:

He's awesome.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS200
• 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:

Prof. Kippen is phenomenal. He loves what he teaches and it really shows. He's no pushover but he recognizes hard work and brings such passion to what he teaches that students really want to make an effort. He's kind of understated and cool, and you can hear a pin drop in his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First of all I would like to thank James Kippen for teaching a course entirely on the BEATLES!!! What a great prof! You couldn't ask for more. He kept class interesting with lots of videos and music.. anthologies too! Essays are worth 65% of the grade which is great for those who arent the best at writing exams! Very Helpful when you ask for it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS200
• 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:

What can I say? I have never enjoyed listening to a prof this much - he has the HOTTEST voice! Very knowledgable and succinct. He seemed genuinely intersted in what he was teaching too (World Music) which helped sustain my interest!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first couple of lectures were AMAZING (Beatles!). After a few weeks, I got bored of the whole Indian tabla thing. Yes- he is very knowledgeable, but only about Indian music! Music and society is supposed to reflect all societies...not just India! He also seemed extremely arrogant and BRITISH. I liked the accent though...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• 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:

An awesome lecturer. I loved the class, the material was really interesting and he was engaging. He definitely knows his stuff.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Amazingly knowledgeable, yet approachable and clear. If you work hard and produce quality work, he will reward you generously. But watch out - he does have high standards inspite of seeming relaxed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was an interesting course and Prof. Kippen presents a lot of valuable and new material. A basic understanding of many cultural musics is gained through this course. It is clear that Kippen has a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on for this course. He is a very interesting lecturer to learn from.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HMU111312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really really interesting lecturer, with interesting material and presentation. Also really helpful and nice. Love the accent :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent lecturer, very well organized and interesting. He really wanted people to learn, and his assignments and tests reflected the ways he wanted to challenge people to make them better. Love the accent!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is generally a good lecturer and for the most part the tests and assignments are a logical extension of course material

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He really knows his stuff, and his lectures are lively and interesting. But too much foreign vocabs to learn, there should be a test to prep ourselves before the exam.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad prof

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Course is interesting most times, yet main points are muddled by numerous non important information. Tough marker yet i wish he would be more specific with his answers to papers, and questions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HMU111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His english accent made 9AM classes very interesting...so hot....