Kenneth MacMillan - University of Calgary

Professor: Kenneth MacMillan

Department: TBD

College: University of Calgary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST332
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

MacMillan is rated highly for a reason! He's engaging, witty, and accessible all at once, and is always looking to foster interest in history. His feedback on papers is helpful and succinct, his grading is generally fair, and his lectures are delightful. Would take again!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HTST332
• 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:

Its no wonder this guy has such a high rating. Hes one of the best profs Ive had by far in terms of his lecturing skills. He keeps the class engaged and even something as boring as history he makes it seem interesting which is amazing to me. Replies to emails quickly and doesnt believe in exams, so if you like papers definitely take HTST 332.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HTST300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVE LOVE LOVE his class. Dr. MacMillan's lectures were engaging, funny, and well presented. I will definitely be taking more courses with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HTST332
• 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:

Another quality class by MacMillan. This guy has no faults when it comes to teaching and class structure. Not the most personable/approachable to talk to, but he's helpful, professional, extremely organized and efficient, and earns the respect of his students. His classes are always unique when it comes to assignments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HTST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this as a block week class. He was really funny and engaging. The tests are pretty easy to do well on and he includes a bonus question. They marked pretty hard on the final paper. The grading scale is lower so an A is 85 which is nice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HTST300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HTST 300 is a boring as hell requirement for history majors, but Dr MacMillan managed to make it a little more interesting. He wrote the history students handbook so he's very knowledgeable. He really wants you to succeed so he's very accessible outside class, and will help you with any issues you're having, no matter how small!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HTST300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best prof in the history department!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HTST300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommended prof for this course, he wrote the manual that is used. There are a lot of small assignments and the course is heavy on practice rather than theory. Uses grading rubrics for all assignments so it's clear what he is looking for. Attendance is necessary because of all the group projects but you'll want to go anyway.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HTST300
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is passionate about history but he can be very arrogant. He always boasts about his career, how much money he receives to complete research, how he accuses students of plagiarism. The class is open to any academic discipline but is very focused on history and history majors. Allows extensions but difficult and picky grader.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HTST425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Really interesting and engaging lecturer--I was honestly never bored, which impressed me, since this was my first HTST class and I was ready for at least some boredom. Also, super caring--replies fast to emails and very approachable. An intricate yet down-to-earth grader and teacher. Just talk to him if you're having trouble.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taken this class for block week in January. Amazing lectures and teaches at a good pace for everyone to be able to take notes and catch up. I would recommend not missing any classes and allocate atleast 2 hours to do the required readings each day they are assigned. The group projects are also meh but they stimulate class discussion.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HTST425
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There is no better prof to take a history course with. Outstanding lectures, extremely organized, not much reading, flexible research projects, amazing feedback, excellent group work. 100% would take again. Amazing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrific block week experience. Lots of content but delivered with enthusiasm. Super fast grading! Quizzes, participation, and a journal for assignments. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HTST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this course with him in block week and I love this guy. He's very organized, greater lecturer and teaches at a reasonable pace for everyone to have sufficient time to take notes. He manages to the make the material exciting and is hilarious, I would take another history class with him again

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• 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:

I just took his block week course and he was beyond great. He's truly funny, presents the material in an organized way that's easy to understand, and the sheer passion he has and unbelievable amount of knowledge is inspiring. I never thought I'd take a History course ever but I'm so glad I did. He made the class so interesting. Amazing prof!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST336
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had really great experiences with Dr. MacMillan. He is very organized and enthusiastic and delivers awesome lectures. The group work is interesting and can be creative. He's a quick grader and gives solid feedback. Very respectful and has a quirky sense of humour. Posts notes in clumps rather than daily so attend regularly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For me, this class was not a good experience. The way he speaks is very smug and condescending, and he writes very rude, disrespectful feedback on your assignments. I don't think his lectures will be enjoyable unless you explicitly agree with his political views, which constitute much of the lectures.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HTST201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved his class! Very engaging lectures and makes you like history. You will have to go to class as he does not post anything online. He has pop quizzes, and group work so you will have to review the materiel from class to class. If you can manage all that, you will like the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST336
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Macmillan is interesting to listen to and passionate about the subject matter. The text book is necessary for the final exam but that is all. Group work is done on a weekly basis so showing up and taking notes on the regular is useful. Not the most exciting content but clear criteria, a take home final and his lectures made it tolerable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HTST336
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

MacMillan was a pleasure. His lectures were engaging, and his exams and assignments were fair. He's average in difficulty with grading, but he provides good feedback and constructive criticism so writing will improve. You can tell he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. There was a midterm, paper, and take home final.