John Sorenson - Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Professor: John Sorenson

Department: Sociology

College: Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC2P85
• 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:

Professor Sorensen is one of those very few people in this world who are not afraid to expose the truth. The man is simply brilliant. He cares very much about his students and leaves a lasting impression to be kind to one another - all beings.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 3P47
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my most favourite professor. Lectures very enlightening, engaging, and of the highest quality. They were also heartbreaking. John exposes the raw truth of society in how non human animals are treated and how anyone considered "other" based on any of the "isms". A true gifted man of integrity, humility and intellect. He makes a difference.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC2P85
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sorensen is a man of true integrity and intellect. He tells you the raw truth. He exposes the cruelty being done to non human animals. He is a true hero. He is humble and not even aware of how truly amazing he is. He has a precious soul and I there's a special place in heaven for him. I had him years ago for a few courses.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 5P35
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sorenson is committed to the art and science of teaching (pedagogy). The student-centred approach supported by clear instructions and guidance helped me comprehend the course. I will highly recommend his course to anyone who is interested in learning something about nonhuman animals. He rocks!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P73
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A good guy, clearly cares about what he teaches about. Had to write a lot of papers for his course. If you didn't read the material you would not pass his class. Assignments were a little unclear but overall a good professor. He accommodated for me when I had a personal family matter for which I am grateful for.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI4P88
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The sweetest prof at Brock, incredibly wise, knows what he is talking about and class topics are out of the norm of any other university (I took a class about dogs!!!). Warning though, can be triggering because of how honest and real the topics are.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC2P85
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sorenson is one of the most sweetest and most compassionate precious people I have ever met. He truly cares for people and animals. John is heartbroken over how disgustingly horrific and cruel beyond words animals are treated - for food/entertainment/experiments etc. He had been moved to tears while showing raw footage of what happens.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, loved his class and I learned a lot. The best professor I had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P73
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

boring teacher, terrible lectures

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI4P88
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the most wonderful man. So intelligent and so funny. He's able to present the material in a critical way without seeming like a cult leader (tends to happen in sociology). Sometimes in his own little world and definitely a better prof for upper year classes. Great professor overall.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P73
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sorenson's lecturing style was less than ideal for learning the material. He often seems like he's whispering to himself, making the lectures seem super long.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P85
• 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:

Prof. Sorenson is a dedicated, highly intelligent individual that truly cares about sociology and the disciplines within it. John provides help whenever a student may need it. The course that I took with him was Animals and Society.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2P85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he's passionate about his what he teaches and he is very helpful if you are willing to use your brain.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOSC2P85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

are all poor ratings reviewed and deleted? I placed an honest, but not supportive rating, and it is 'under review'. I won't say anything derogatory here to see if this review makes it up.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC2P85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sadly, not a very good professor. Sensationalizes issues by over simplifying. Gains students respect by misuse of facts and distorts the truth. It is a shame that he receives so much blind adoration, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Suggest students seek the real truth behind Dr. Sorenson's arguments. I hope my opinion is not edited.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• 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:

John is always available to answer questions, actually cares if you understand what he says, and doesn't believe in squashing a student's enthusiasm. LOVED his class! (Racism and Anti-Racism)

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I learned more from Professor Sorenson's stories than I have ever learned in any other class. The man is a gift to Brock!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC
• 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:

wonderful, informative prof. not even close to "scary cult leader", just because he doesn't sugar coat things and try to make the world seem like a wonderful place-its that kind of complacency that leads to the problems he talks about in the first place-hes passionate, and makes no excuses for his biases, he doesnt attempt to hide to hide them

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 3P47
• 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:

the best professor i have ever had, the most enlightening class i have ever taken

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 2P853P474P85
• 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:

The best professor I've had at Brock. Very informative, intelligent and helpful. His classes deal with important world issues, and increase awareness about many important topics. I would recommend any of his classes.