Kevin Pask - Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Kevin Pask

Department: English

College: Concordia University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful lecturer and fair grader. He makes tedious reading materials enjoyable. Super approachable with regards to office hours and provides a lot of help if you are in need. A definite recommendation for ENGL 260!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pask is wonderful. He made Spenser interesting, which is something I didn't think was possible. He's accessible outside of class and is always willing to go above and beyond to help you succeed. If you're looking for an extremely knowledgeable prof with incomparable patience and kindness, this is your guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A very quirky teacher. Reading material such as Chaucer, Sir Gawain and the like can usually be very tedious and boring. However, Pask's intricate knowledge of the material, combined with his lighthearted humour, creates an engaging learning environment. Apparently his Shakespeare class is incredible. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

blah. he was okay. i enjoyed the material

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pask is a hidden gem at Concordia. He's quirky, a little goofy in lectures, but he's real and honest, and most appreciated. I have been waiting my undergrad to take his Shakespeare course and I do not regret it. His essay topics are sometimes too vagueuninteresting, but he is always there to clarify things and help out. Recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. For my first semester in University, I was glad to have had him. He is interesting and he values the student's opinions. He has an odd sense of humour that makes the lectures even better. If you participate and come to class, you'll do well. I can't wait for Shakespeare with him as I won't take it with any other prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Apparently the student below expected stand up comedy :/ Great prof, found his lectures very interesting. Very helpful -- emailed me a bunch of sources. Great guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hated him. Most boring class EVER. Final was brutal.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL311
• 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:

A friendly, easygoing prof and a fair marker. Not true that he only tests you on the notes: he expects some horizontal thinking on the exam. This was my second course with him and he's proven dependably awesome: lectures are interesting, you just have to commit to them (read the texts and ask questions!).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL651
• 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:

Thoroughly enjoyable. For a grad class on Shakespeare this course was relaxed, comfortable and encouraged discussion. I consistently wanted there to be another hour added to the class as the discussions were so captivating and helpful. Pask is charismatic and friendly and very helpful during office hours. Absolutely my favorite class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the most monotone, dry lecturers in the department. Nonetheless, he is helpful and easily approachable (was willing to stop and talk about the class in the halls, and outside of office hours if you catch him). A good prof overall, just a bit boring in lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He was very knowledgeable and brought out what was interesting about the texts we studied. He's personable and helpful. He was very encouraging in class and responded to students in a sincerely engaged way.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have a basic knowledge of the class, you might like him as he's very well read but pulls a lot of random information which might or might not be relevant to the class/exam. I really disliked being unchallenged in terms of the psychological and philosophical aspects of the readings... also, beware of his monotone voice!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I like him. 2nd class with him and it's true: Go to class, take good notes and you'll do well on the exam. Very approachable and flexible with essay topics. True, lots of lulls, uhms and ahs during lectures. However, I think he allocates for active class participation unlike other profs whose class structure is very tight. Encourages interaction.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL320
• 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:

Dr. Pask is an extremely knowledgable Shakespeare scholar and very helpful during office hour chats. He is not a dynamic lecturer; content is delivered slowly. His lectures don't seem super prepared, but are still very coherent. Each class includes video. He looks for specific "right" answers in essays and exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took his brit lit up til 1660 class and I enjoyed it very much. I think he's a good teacher and attempts to be entertaining. The workload isn't huge and the class is quite entertaining. He is able to read Chaucer aloud and do the voice and everything... no complaints from me...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL261
• 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 is magnificent.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

re to the previous remark: of course he bends over backwards, he has noone else to help. I couldn't possibly understand why someone would want his help with something as crucial as graduate work. Avoid this professor like the plague! He has absolutely nothing to offer. I don't understand how he is allowed to teach at a university level, if at all

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Expects you to repeat everything he says to you in class, back at him on the test.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL320
• 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:

wonderful professor. bends over backwards when asked for help. is willing to help with graduate theses