Jason Kalman - McGill University, Montreal, QC

Professor: Jason Kalman

Department: Judaic Studies

College: McGill University, Montreal, QC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JWST
• 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:

great teacher, nice person to talk to, very approachable. not hard material, nor alot of work. just perfect !!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

Theres tons of reading in the Judaism Section. If u think Judaism, Christinity, Islam is a good class because it sounds interesting and it fits your schedule dont take it. Its like taking 3 classes for only 3 credits. Dont believe me? Take the class and remember me saying this when ur reading at 3AM

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JWST3078
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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Comment:

Jason is an outstanding Prof. His class was stimulating and challenged students to approach the Biblical text from a critical perspective. He grades fairly. If you got a bad grade, it's probably because you probably didn't write a good enough paper. Get over it. In conclusion, Jason for President?

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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Comment:

I dunno man! This professor doesn't know that most of us have 4 or 5 classes a semester.BOO!!! The Judaism section readings are probably 60% of my entire semester readings. Look on the bright side... the exam is only 1 hour 20 mins with a definition section. Come on, it has to be general stuff...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RELG306
• 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:

In the end Professor Kalman is a great professor. It seemed very tough coming out of the midterm with low low grades and expectations, but in the end, the final paper/exam marks we extremly fair and he deserves the same on this. Thanks for everything JK

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JWST211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is probably the best professor I've had at McGill. Biblical History was interesting and easy - he was a good lecturer and I looked forward to his classes - I reccomend it very highly

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JWST211
• 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:

This guy is soooo funny!!! JASON ROCKS!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RABBINIC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

I don't understand how anyone can NOT like Jason. He's the funniest and most intellectually stimulating prof I've ever had. He makes extremely dry material fascinating and adds a critical twist that forces you to analyze things from a different viewpoint. He's awesome.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

BOOOOOOOO

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: RELG306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible terrible teacher. The hour and 20 minute classes are painstakenly long. He doesn't know how to teach, he's conceited and he picks favourites. Says he's known as an easy marker, but HE ISN'T

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RELG306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HMMM DO I SENCE A CROSS OVER BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP AND AN UNFUNNY JON LOVITZ. This man has no sence of humor nor does he have any idea how boring the class has been so far. He is an unreasonable marker and snotty as hell. Even if you got the most boring rabbi of all time, he would beat him by a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JWST211
• 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:

Interesting course but exam is unreasonable and Kalman as a marker is unbelievably hard.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RELG306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
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Comment:

A very boring first-half of the course...topics are of historical nature and are dry. Does not appear to be too helpful and is quite conceted in knowing the material. A fair marker.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELG306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

For someone with a Hebrew school background, this course was a breeze. If you know anything about Rabbinics and Judaism, it wont be so difficult. Prof Kalman knows his stuff and is a funny guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: RELG204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Class was very easy and interesting. The prof could be a bit unyielding when responding to questions, but all in all a good prof and an excellent class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RELG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

I found his class really fun and interesting. He's got a sense of humour and the classes were always engaging (except the one on the Book of the Dead). He was really clear and you can tell he likes teaching.I agree that at times he was a little arrogant

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RELG201
• 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:

Very enthusiastic, funny guy. However, the class is extremely boring. I've fallen asleep more than once. To much theory. Also, he's got quite the arrogant character.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JWST211
• 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:

Interesting class. Nice guy. Generous marker at end. Always helpful and encouraging. Prior Bible knowledge is not required but I totally recommend it. I looked forward to class.