Philip MacEwen - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Philip MacEwen

Department: Humanities

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This Professor is very good. I love his lectures. A must take

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! He expects you to know things beyond the textbook and cuts your marks because of that. Took this course in my last year. Had to drop it because of him. When I asked him about my low marks he said A+ is for those who teach the prof new things. (P.S. I have done really well in all my other gen-eds. A & A+s) YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Please avoid his classes as they are confusing, off-topic, and opinionated. Grading criteria/assistance for assignments were vague and unhelpful. He would return assignments in a week only for the class to receive roughly the same mark. His feedback was harsh. However, if you actively participate and attend classes he would reward you in the end.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Please avoid his classes as they are confusing, off-topic, and opinionated. Grading criteria/assistance for assignments were vague and unhelpful. He would return assignments in a week only for the class to receive roughly the same mark. If you did not write like him he wouldn't give you the marks. His feedback was harsh. I'm glad the class is done!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Passionate about his area of focus. Teaches well, and is enthusiastic. Loved taking this class. Answers questions, is approachable and is a fair marker.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MODR1770
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

philip macewen is the worst professor i've ever had. he rambles on forever, he gives 5 examples for 1 question, which repeats what he says over and over again. his marking is arbitrary, he rambles for 90% of the lecture time, and although the form of tests is "easy", his teaching skills are terrible and it shows through that. my goodness, avoid him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take his course, he has no idea what he is teaching. He went over the same concept multiple times, im guessing he forgot he taught something already. His tests, exams and assignments are VERY ambiguous and his marking is very inconsistent. I have A+'s in all my other courses except his. Would not recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUMA1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor. Regularly contradicts himself, attempts to answer simple questions for minutes at a time only to end up tripping over his own words, and I constantly felt like I was being taught by someone who was no more knowledgeable on the subject than I.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took MODR 1730. EASY if you took high school philosophy. NOTHING to do with social issues. Finding fallacies, rules, arguments. No homework. 2 group essays. Will help you if you ask but can't understand regardless. Trick questions. Tests/20 & exams are open book/notes (not helpful). Small Class. Flip back attendance to sign in for past classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MODR01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely horrible!! He is ill-prepared, bad-tempered and confusing. His tests are completely random, the right answer being what he thinks it is and not necessarily what you studied. Easily the worst professor I have ever had.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1730
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. You have been warned. Choose something else!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really boring lectures. Does not post any material on moodle so if you miss a class you missed the lecture. he expects really precise answers for the tests which most people dont get! Would not recommend it if you are trying to take a course to boost your gpa. definitely not a course about social issues.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUME1160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I went in to go ask him what I can do to get a better grade in his class. He took it the complete wrong way ended up giving me a lecture on why he doesn't hand out A's. K thanks for the help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

5 person group essay for 500 words. So vague, he just stands at the front of class and makes up an essay as he goes along. avoid at all costs.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is awful, clearly he made tenure and now couldn't care less. He sprung a test on us, and when we got results back we were apparently all mindless droves. Except for when we proved him wrong, then we were rude on top of that. If you see his name when taking this class, avoid it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1730
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were extremely boring and confusing, didn't learn very much from the course as it was difficult to understand his train of thought (as he often contradicted himself). The tests seemed easy with a few mctrue false questions however they were often tricky and not easy to do well. Group assignments torture in an already horrible class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is interesting and easy to attract me although I took it at summer. you don't need write paper at all, only two test+final exam. and for the final exam, he already give you topic for preparing, so it's easier to get mark. He also is a patience and friendly man, answer your question in details.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MODR1760
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is hard but fair marker. Class can be boring at times but I found him a rather interesting prof who is really helpful. He will give out the answers to exactly what needs to be included in your essay for an A IF you ask him to look over drafts. Tests contain some lecture exclusive material, best not to miss a class. Getting an A is very possible

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MODR1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Makes all his notes in class so you have to go to copy them or else you won't get them. Test are just multiple choice/ true and false, but the questions leave you second guessing yourself so it gets kind of tricky. Easy course though, I wouldn't stress over it. Open book for all tests/exams. He's a good lecturer, keeps his classes short.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MORD1730
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Does not post anything online, but he does type it all out while talking. he gets confusing at times and sometimes shouts. hard marker and likes to do group essays. 3 tests and 2 group essays. he is a nice guy, and is very helpful.