Conrad Winn - Carleton University

Professor: Conrad Winn

Department: TBD

College: Carleton University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSCI3406
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was definitely not what I was expecting. For the first few weeks of class I didn't actually think we were learning anything, which made it difficult to study for the first midterm test. The class got easier as the semester went on and I got used to the prof's teaching style. Don't take if you're just looking for an easy elective.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSCI4003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This man should not be teaching. Instead of encouraging students to think critically he pushes his own ideological views on them. The course is easy to do well in -- just parrot back his diatribes. If you are actually attending Carleton to expand your knowledge and question the world around you then do not take courses from him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSCI4003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I've had at Carleton. Assigns very relevant work and wants to help all his students succeed. Reachable through phone or Skype almost for consultation. Take his class and start thinking critically. Wouldn't recommend his class to people who aren't willing to question their views or who are easily offended.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSCI4003
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Legitimately the WORST professor I've ever had at Carleton. Most sexist, egotistical disgrace to the educational system. God forbid you have an opinion other than his. DO NOT take his classes unless you enjoy spending money and watching it go down the drain because I didn't learn one single thing throughout his 3 hour BORING seminars. BEWARE!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSCI4003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Winn is the absolute best. So accessible, my goodness! Really cares deeply of his students. Anyone at Carleton MUST take his class, they will have a much more values-based understanding of the world, if they do

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

Great Prof! If you want to learn, then take his course. Really great guy. You learn a lot about strategy, and applying that to analysing public affairs in general. Paper is really relevant and he gives you lots of options, including things of social media and internet natures. Take his class, and you'll do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

BEST Professor in the Department! If you need any help, he is ready to meet students often. Also very understandable w/ grades. You'll learn a lot from assignment- very useful, actual paper. He will also get you to THINK strategically, NOT ideologically. He also has lots of real world experience. Take this Prof. Best @ CU.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

I would not recommend taking a class with this prof. His lectures are all over the place and don't match what the course is supposed to be teaching. Instead of public affairs and policy this class is random lessons about data analysis, scattered with his own opinion about politics. His PowerPoints aren't coherent and his lectures lack structure.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

He's a brilliant man and an engaging lecturer. He is fair and always willing to meet with students. He values everyones opinion and stirs debates in his class. He doesn't "preach" he teaches. He causes students to think for themselves and I definitely suggest taking his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSCI3406
• 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:

This class was a nice change of pace from the typical left-wing podium abuse at Carleton. Though I strongly disagree with many of his views, he really teaches you to think critically and look past what the media/professors are telling you. He is very understanding and reasonable if you have issues with a portion of the class (content, grades, etc.)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

I learned something in his class, and I think that's really all that matters.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSCI4003
• 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:

Best prof at Carleton. Take his class. You won't regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSCI3406
• 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's a brilliant professor. But you have to be willing to listen through his occasional System 1 thought out pro right wing rants on various topics. But if you cut through the bull; he's got a lot of interesting stuff to say.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSCI3406
• 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:

Hands down the most engaging prof. He encourages students to look past what they are told by other profs and the media and forces us to make opinion for ourselves.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

My favorite class of the year. He is so interesting to listen to in class. Despite what someone else said, he does put his slide on WebCT. You will learn a LOT and love it - all the real facts of issues you would never have known! I wish his class went all year long, honestly. Best quote: The only thing advanced about North Korea = Nuclear Weapons!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

Prof. Winn is great! He shows the complexity of issues and the true nature of politics. He doesn't pretend to know the right answer and is a great escape from the usual left-wing profs. P.S. choose all of the above :D

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

This Professor is amazing. No matter what political ideals you might have- he is open for debate.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't put his slides up on Webct. Sent him a few questions through email, his replies were not helpful, in fact he would reply asking a question rather than answer my question. I found that strange and did not help me with what I wanted.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• 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:

Best prof i've had to date! Very right wing although provided great rebuttals to any question that was asked. Great use of the text books. Highly highly recommend him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSCI2401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This man should not be allowed to instruct. Learn the word "millenarian" look up Public Policy on Wikipedia, and you've essentially taken the course. Be prepared to receive emails 24/7 w/his neo-con ramblings at all hours, listen to him perpetuate his self-greatness myth & watch him make you reconsider PSCI as a degree.