Harry Herbert Hiller - University of Calgary

Professor: Harry Herbert Hiller

Department: Sociology

College: University of Calgary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

Awesome guy! Really nice and interesting. I quite enjoy his classes. He is the kind of professor that enjoys all aspects of the university experience rather than just the academic side. Tries to get to know his students rather than seeing them as numbers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course content is interesting but I did not like studying with Dr. Hiller. I found him to be very fake and very conservative. He is very pretentious!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

okay, so canadian society isn't exactly riveting stuff, but he's very enthusiastic, and his class wasn't too hard to keep up with (except readings). only one paper and two tests. was my easy class that semester. curves a lot to your advantage.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCI205
• 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:

Not gonna lie, some of the topics covered are pretty dull, but Dr. Hiller tries to teach with as much enthusiasm as humanly possible. He's energetic, knowledgeable, and oddly kind of funny. I really enjoyed his teaching. Yes, both textbooks were written by him, but that probably has something to do with the fact that he created the class in the 70'

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

Really nice guy! Wants to get to know his students. Exams are multiple choice, make sure you go to class 'cause the notes he posts on BB aren't very in-depth at all.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOCI205
• 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:

I once had him for a different class and thought he was a bad teacher. Had him for SOCI 205 and discovered that he's actually very knowledgeable about Canada's history as well as the current events. Answers questions in a friendly, helpful manner.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

I enjoyed his class and didn't think he was fake at all. Must attend lectures and read all material carefully. Notes are very clear and great, but he goes through them fast in class. If you do what he asks for the paper, you've got an A. Curves final grade so it's fair. Study hard. If you don't understand something, ask, don't sit there confused!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So surprised to hear people calling him fake! I thought he was very genuine and knows that he cares a great deal for his students. Class attendance is a must as well as reading the text cover to cover. If you do that, you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

Attendance in this class is mandatory as none of his notes are posted online. Theories and concepts were relatively basic, but exams were a little difficult. Read all handouts and textbook readings and the class is a breeze. Very knowledgeable!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is extremely self absorbed and plays obvious favoritism. He actually bought presents for one guy in our class and gave in front of everyone. He is a fake and in love with himself.. in constant search of someone to stroke his ego. if i could redo it i would not get to know him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was an OK prof. The notes were pretty understandable, but some concepts were unclear and I didn't see how they were relevant to the course. Nonetheless, it was an interesting course to take. Exams were not bad, but all multiple choice, so make sure you know terms and such!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

I would have to agree that he seems very ingenuine when it comes to students (he's fake).Pretends he cares but doesn't. Only way to pass is to go to class, read everything in the book he asks you to and prepare for massive note taking as he doesn't put detailed notes on BB.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hated this guy. Pretends like he really cares about his students but when you try to talk to him one-on-one he is the most inconsiderate and rude prof ever! No fixed grading scale so you don't know what you're going to get in the course until he decides what to give you. Too much reading for a class like that. Tests are not hard.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

Not a bad class pretty boring. Sometimes not too clear in lecture and forgets to talk about things that show up on the test. Need to memorize the text pretty much. Essay so easy. He curved the midterm so that a 76 was an A...class avg was 62

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall good class, good prof. Runs a pretty enjoyable class for a 300+ room. Tests were kinda hard, but they curved up in the final calculation, pretty fair overall. Essay was a breeze, told you what to do, and as long as you did it, easy A. (wrote mine the night before). Dorky Dad persona might turn some people off.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

He is an absolutlely wonderful character but the tests were obscure and vague

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

GO TO CLASSS, Very interesting although it would seem like a dry topic,,,aslong as you read and go to lecture,,,SOO easy!!! great prof i would take more of his lectures

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

I loved this class!Hiller really tries to get to know his students, he cares-unlike most profs at UofC- and really knows what hes talking about! Very interesting lectures and speakers,and is a very fair/easy marker.Attendence is mandatory, as there are no class notes,but tests and essays are straight forward and fair - my fav prof and class so far!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI353
• 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:

Dr.Hiller's class was so easy, but you have to show up and read what he assigns. Tests were multiple choice and straight forward. I don't know what people are complaining about. Easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

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