Ric Knowles - University of Guelph

Professor: Ric Knowles

Department: TBD

College: University of Guelph

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THST3850
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are incredibly boring. The vast majority of the class does not understand what he is asking of us in our assignments. He assigns way too many readings to stay on top of with other classes, and readings are dense and dry. I can not wait to get out of this class. He marks harshly and there is no variety in assignments. Horrible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THST1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was not enjoyable what so ever. The lectures were quite dull. My TA was literally useless, the majority of my seminar failed, or came very close. she could not answer even the simplest of questions, and when you went to your prof, he would just say to ask your TA again. I would never recommend this course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to work hard and have something to say that is of worth. He knows if you are making a legitimate effort and expects curiosity and a willingness to be open to new ideas. If you leave your ego at the door and try to be a more humble student, you will succeed in the course. If you try to prove you are right all of the time, you won't.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the most brilliant scholars writing in English Canada. A fine editor and an engaging lecturer whose knowledge of world drama and intercultural performance is a rare pleasure!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA
• 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:

It's always sad when professors feel compelled to write their own reviews in a vain attempt to bump up their rating. So sad ...

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Couldn't disagree more about this prof being only into his own research. He's tough, but he can also be incredibly generous and supportive. Utterly brilliant man, very progressive in dealing with women and students of color. His politics and his professionalism are both impeccable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant. Friendly. EEEEVILLLL.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man lives for himself. He is not interested in teaching others, rather he wishes to further his own research through the fruits of others. What a waste of office space!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely difficult. Lecture are not exciting. You must keep on top of readings and fully understand them. If you do not say what he wants, you'll see it in your marks. Be prepared to work your butt off!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 3020
• 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:

BORING. Best part of the class was snack time.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 3RDYR
• 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:

If you're prepared to work and challenge yourself, Ric's awesome! Don't slack off, keep up with readings, and start essays early. If he knows you're working hard you can learn a lot!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DRMA1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It was great to see different plays and fairly good class. Sometimes got a little boring. But I have to say, that he's a super hard marker, and if you don't have what he wants to see in your writing, then you're messed. Not very personable either...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: DRMA1000
• 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:

The concept of the class is great, you get to see a variety of performances as your textbook. However, he can be mean sometimes and does not seem to personable towards his students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DRM4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent, but strict.