Leslie Sheldon - University of Ottawa

Professor: Leslie Sheldon

Department: TBD

College: University of Ottawa

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to the classes, he's got good insight on the short stories which ends up being helpful when you take the quizzes or you write your paper. Participate if you can, he loves it when people talk about the short stories.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy if you were willing to put in the work. All of the assignments are group projects and he is super clear in his instructions. If you do all the readings, you will have no trouble getting an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG3362
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures and a fairly easy marker when it comes to the content of assignments. But his expectations of formatting are ridiculous and he will take off several marks for formatting errors and he's a jerk about using his exact editions. Only take if you're good at following exact and super specific instructions! It's worth it though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Terribly lectures. All he does is talk about feminism and marxism. He expects everyone to have analysed it and participate in the same manner. Anyway, still easy once you figure that stuff out, just write what he wants and you are set.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Forces you to do group projects. Marks for his own mind, not for English literature. Boring lectures too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. God won't be able to save you if you don't format and use the types of words he wants. His lectures are dull, he has a monotone voice and assumes his opinions are the law. Forces you to do group work, 30% of final mark is a mix of group projects. Waste of time and money taking this guy's class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

- Tough grader - Will most likely not give a second chance to redeem yourself - Unclear explanations - Formatting is everything to him, quality of work does not seem so important - Very into animals - distracting to lectures - Lectures are long and repetitive - Not a very enthusiastic speaker

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG3134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I went to his class 7 times the entire semester and got a B+. He has on-line yahoo groups with clear assignment guidelines and you get marks for submitting comments in these groups. Buys books for class and has them in library, for check out. We did take home exam, long but more or less easy if you understand his pretentious wording of questions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2148B
• 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:

If you can handle his cynical, pretentious nature maybe hes alright. He often expresses his opinions as if they were the only acceptable facts. He repeats himself many times and has unnecessary stipulations on assignments. If the quality of his PPT doesnt make you want to slowly pick out your eyeballs, his unendurable lectures will do it for you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an ok prof, but if you are someone who likes marks back in a reasonable amount of time... Avoid completely. His exam was during the first few days of exam period, it's been almost one month and I'm still waiting to receive my final mark from him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG3134
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you can stomach the man's cynical, sneering, snide demeanour, the class is cake. He is VERY particular about seemingly insignificant details so FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. Go to class because he takes attendance every day. He ruined Shakespeare for me with his nasty remarks, boring lectures and awful powerpoints. 010. Avoid if possible!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG3340
• 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've had Sheldon for two classes now, and he is hands down my favourite professor at U of O. Not only is he understanding and kind, he is always available to help and his expectations, along with his marking, is clear. I would jump at the chance to take another class with him. Extraordinary. I've learned so much from him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG2137
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest marker i've ever encountered at uOttawa. Possibly because his expectations are never clear. Found it extremely hard to justify attending 3-hr classes when his lectures were so boring and notes were put up online. Overall, I did well in the class, just wish it was a little more interesting... then i might've gotten a better mark.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG3134
• 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:

This is definitely my fave prof of all time! He is super organised! He makes his expectations quite clear right from the get go. He is an extremely fair marker! If you attend class and stay on top of your readings and assignments, you will succeed in his class! He is very passionate about the subject matter which makes the class interesting!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• 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:

very knowledgeable about the subject.I developed a greater appreciation for Shakespeare through his lectures.He is overly particular with format and gets testy if students don't answer questions in class.Do not quote from alternate versions of the plays,he requires the texts he suggests. Very full of himself. But worth the minor annoyances.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! Very easy marker and able to keep an 8:30 am class engaged. Quickly responds to emails.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG2137
• 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:

Dry and witty.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGC
• 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:

Probably my favorite prof. I've had him a few times and i really enjoy his classes. Hes passionate about the subject matter which makes him easy to listen to. He also tries to make his lesson sinteresting using media. I also love that he is so witty and that he isn't afraid to tell students they're wrong.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• 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:

Great prof. Do your readings from the right editions, go to class, think for yourself and you'll do great. Definitely recommend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG2140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

sheldys really full of himself, its annoying to listen to him longer than ten minutes.