Theodore Kamena - Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Professor: Theodore Kamena

Department: Political Science

College: Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CANAM200
• 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:

I absolutely loved this class! Butch is funny and makes Canadian studies as interesting as I think it could be, he makes his lectures easy to follow but engaging. This was the first class I took at Western and Im glad thats the case.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CAAM200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this class is an easy A. 4 pop-quizes, midterm, research paper, and a final. thats it. you dont need the textbooks and all lecture slides are online so you dont really need to go to class. the pop quizzes are at random times so be aware of that but he gives you hints. overall, maybe go once a week. Easy A. i skipped alot and got an A-

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CAAM200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a difficult class. Great teacher. Usually lets us out 10-20 minutes early. The information is interesting and the tests are moderately easy if you pass attention in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLSC406
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable about Canadian politics and his lectures kept me engaged at 8AM. The reading is a bit lengthy but tests are much more lecture-heavy. I would definitely take another class with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Butch is a good prof, but CAM200 can be hard to get an A in simply because there are only two exams (midterm and final), a couple pop quizzes that aren't worth much, and a five page research paper. If you really want that A, keep up on current events and study hard for the exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most interesting classes I've taken! He is very helpful and truly cares for his students! The class consists of 2 exams that are multiple choice, short answer and essay (essay only on final), like 5 pop quizzes and a research paper! Loved it! Highly recommended!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CAAM200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this Canadian class! Kamena makes sure to make the lectures engaging and funny. He uses great examples in class and he always asks if there are any questions at the end of each lecture. There is a bit of note taking and dreaded "Canadian News" pop quiz's and doesn't post lectures online, but I would take this class again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CAAM200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a format and sticks to it. Midterm, final, brief research paper, and a lecture everyday. Lectures are great, clear, not too rambling, and never boring. Least favorite thing are the pop quizzes just because of their content. It's all stuff about Canadian current events that you can't study for. You're kinda set up to fail on those.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best lecturers I've had so far. He can go fast, but is patient enough to pause so the class can catch up with notes. PPTs are clearly organized. Good sense of humor/approachable. Loves to answer student questions in detail. Exams are not too bad if you really study. You don't rly need to read the textbook, exams are off lecture notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've had at Western. Canada is pretty interesting and he wants to share his interest with his students. Entertaining. Would 100% recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very excited aboot Canada. Very fun lectures. Terrible French.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite professor. An absolutely incredible lecturer. Incredibly smart and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend going out of your way to take a class with him. Made me want to be a Polisci major.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor DO NOT take with him. Awful test! As if he opens the book and randomly picks out useless questions.... There is no study guide, no reviewing. He puts slides from his lectures up a week before the test but almost nothing from them was on it. His lectures are boring, and he reads directly from his slides. Absolutely dreadful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING class. He kept me interested every time. Kamena was such a great prof that He influenced my major to can/am studies. Incredible class, he knows his stuff and was really helpful when questions were asked.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• 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:

Good class! Interesting lectures, funny and he knows a lot about the subject. Very cool guy and understands the students. Test are all based on lecture notes. Essay are graded fairly and not too hard. Would recommend, the class made me want to live in Canada.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• 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:

Great teacher! He is passionate about what he teaches. The book isn't a huge part of the class and the tests are just on his lectures. If you go to class and take notes, you will do well in the class! There are pop quizzes but they are usually pretty easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLSC301
• 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:

Can't say enough good things about Kamena. One of the best classes I've taken at Western, I learned a ton and greatly enjoyed the class. I highly recommend taking a class from him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CAM200PLSC406
• 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:

Butch is one of my favorite profs. C/AM 200 is super easy (I wrote my paper on sports), but really interesting. PLSC 406 was hard because of the amount of work, but he still grades easy. He even gave me sources for my research paper. Great prof, great guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was super interesting and kept me awake at 8 in the morning. All of the information for the test can be found in hes lectures, except for the book you have to read for the final. There is a paper you have to write, but it was relatively easy. Fun class, definitely recommend it to everyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CAM200
• 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:

His lectures keep me awake when I'm tired early in the morning. I have learned a ton about Canada and had a good time doing it. I had never considered this class as a GUR, but you should definitely take it if you have the chance.