Joseph Wong - University of Toronto - St. George Campus, Toronto, ON

Professor: Joseph Wong

Department: Political Science

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

best prof ever, love him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely clear and well organized lectures with good slides. Funny guy who really drives the main point home. He taught POL101 with Prof Kopstein and they had a great dynamic together, balanced each other out. Definitely a great class where I was able to learn a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

love him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUN102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Wong was not only knowledgeable, but helpful and clear. He inspires conversation and respects every student's opinion. I highly recommend taking a course with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wong is very intellectual. He knows the material he is teaching inside out, evident from the way he discusses it and when he answers any student questions. First years, his lectures are long and apparently monotone (who cares) but in the upper years you'll realize what a clear cut and insightful instructor Professor Wong was.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: P
• 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 Wong in his lectures sometimes gets a bit monotone but they still remain interesting. He's very approachable and a down to earth guy. Definitely my favourite class first year.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great prof! knows what he's talking about and really makes you think about what you're learning.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y1
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Wong is a great prof. His lectures are really detailed, and he breaks down the material so everything is clear and understood. He's witty and incorporates interesting experiences into his lectures, which makes them more interesting. Overall great guy with an effective lecturing style.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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:

Professor Wong is my favorite Professor! I really enjoy this class and his topics !

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL215
• 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:

Magnificent lecture on Taiwan. Passion. Charismatic, intelligent. Awesomeeee!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL215Y
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Thanks for the great lecture Dr. Wong! Crystal as usual. Loved it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y
• 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:

If it's hard to understand, maybe then POL is not your cup of tea. Wait till you get to 2nd, 3rd year bud. I consider Wong/Kopstein as top profs in here. As to articles, except for Evans, I got it all. So what there is no book? You saved a $100).

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y1
• 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:

This course is taught by Mr. Wong and Mr. Kopstein. They do not upload powerpoints online. There is no textbook. The readings are on blackboard, and the readings are lengthy and difficult to understand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL101Y
• 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:

Dr. Wong is a very interesting lecturer. You'll never sleep there. He finishes early and talk is direct and useful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• 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:

This is a split class prof wise, which in this case actually works as both have specific areas of interest in what is a fairly broad intro course. Lectures are important to the pace of the material and Wong asks questions rather than giving all the answers - very important. His lectures usefully informative on East Asian development and politics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Wong along with Kopstein for POL101. Wong doesn't stand out much to me as a professor, other than his lectures were very organized. VERY important to do your readings in this course. The readings were incredibly heavy for a 100-level class, which may be the only con.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wong was interesting, to the point and witty. Easy to follow. Listen carefully and he details what is expected in the essays and the exams. My TA said that the profs were not very imaginative when it came to the exams and she was right. Look at the old exams for your revision, you wont go wrong - especially for the multiple choice!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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:

Superb orator. Concepts are clearly explained in a fluid fashion that allows for great note-taking. Lectures are very interesting. Great guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not as interesting as the other prof who teaches this course, but more clear and organized lecture-wise. Can be witty sometimes. Explains concepts well. Manages to tie East Asia into every example ever. All in all, good prof, great course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this course because it forces you to learn something useful. In other words, The prof. make political science101 memorable.