Keith Douglas Smith - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: Keith Douglas Smith

Department: History

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nicest professor I ever had! Gives clear lectures but requires lots of broad information and lots of facts on tests. Hard marker on tests but overall an easy intro hist course. SADLY HE IS GONE FROM UVIC AFTER SUMMER SESSION 2005.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

nice man a bit unfair on the marking and content for a 100 level course

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST358CF
• 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:

Very approachable, fair, consistent, & clear. Good notes, gives exam outline before, very helpful. Very willing to help outside of class. His leaving is a big loss to the UVic history dept.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy, good transition class from highschool to university. I've looked for other classes with him that I can take. I loved incorperating novels in a hist class. I definately recommend him, good prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST358
• 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:

Great prof who really knows his stuff - easy to apprach and very helpful - loved the integration of novels into his class and the small group discussions were always beneficial.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Excellent prof. Very interested in what he's teaching and this makes his lectures interesting. Lots of movies and lots of open discussion. I definately recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• 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:

Very nice guy, but I find he speaks too quickly and he reads more than lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

One of the nicest profs on campus. He's straight forward, up front, very understanding and creates as relaxed an atmoshpere as possible. A great teacher and a great person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS358C
• 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:

He's fair, offers interesting class material and very approachable. Generally a nice guy!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Scattered lectures but a very nice man.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

Really interesting, sometimes note taking can be frustrating, but you'll learn something about yourself and histtory. He's a really great prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST358
• 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:

Great teacher- inspiring, take this class if you want to learn something

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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 enjoyed the classes I took with Keith - very helpful and organized - excellant prof.!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Well organized considerate instructor who presents material in coherent sections and who really makes you think. Don't expect to just regurgitate like high school.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are not unified or coherent... it sounds as if he brainstormed some random notes for class and just reads them out. Information is not in order and sometimes biased.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Not the best, not the worst, definitely better than average.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Very good instructor. Presents material in a balanced way, and always invites critical discussion. UVic should hang on to him when he completes his Ph.d.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST358C
• 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:

EXCELLENT, WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT IN A PROF?

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST358F
• 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:

If you want to learn something take this class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good Prof. Knows his stuff. Marks a little bit on the harsh side.