James Freeman - Concordia University

Professor: James Freeman

Department: TBD

College: Concordia University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEOG220
• 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:

GPA Destroyer. The majority of students received either a C or C- for a 200 level course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: URBS481
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really special professor, has a lot of important things to say about planning but also relates planning to world economics, sociology, etc. The readings are incredible, I have printed them out and will keep them for a long time. Extremely well spoken, and unlike most professors I have, is actually working in his field while teaching.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO220
• 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:

Freeman gives me the impression that he doesn't care about the students and only "teaches" so he can continue his academic research at Concordia. I once scheduled an appointment with him during his office hours for clarifications on the term paper and he made me feel like I was a burden to him for actually showing up and using his office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learnt a lot from this class, it was interesting. But beware for you have to keep up with a lot of readings & ATTEND THE LECTURES - note down and process every idea/concept that Jim mentions in class (especially his views) & expand on them in your exams & the term paper based on his analysis. He is a chill prof but you have to go the extra mile.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: URBS240
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

awful teacher. he always talks about his previous work in rio de janeiro. finals are very difficult( 5 questions are about what HE thinks about the themes). wouldn't recommend at all

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOG330
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach, he just really wants to know what you think of the readings and then gives his opinion. Pop quizzes are annoying but manageable. Get ready for the most vague instructions for your paper. Grading is suspect; everyone gets B's in the class, so try to go above and beyond as an A won't be easy to get.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: URBS481
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Would not take again or recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: URBS481
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only cares about his research and being right. He doesn't care about his students at all. He doesn't give opportunity for students to explore their ideas, or have a healthy debate in class. Any interesting questions will be answered with non-answers.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEOG220
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were interesting, the guy was too. I am in JMSB and took his class as an elective, which was an error because you work a lot for an unsatisfying grade. Although exam is easy when you are doing it, you get surprised by your bad grade even if he curves it up. Pop quizzes not announced before so you have to show up.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just Terrible. The exams are about his opinions & the lectures consist of him complaining about capitalism for 2 hours. Shows very little knowledge in subject beyond the scope of the power point slides, tends to avoid student questions by providing non-answers. Class average was B- for a 200-level class...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEOG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not clear on what he wants from students and only talks about what he thinks. If you want to do well you will have to know only his opinions. Does not ask students to explore their own ideas or to think critically. On exams, he asks questions where he refers to himself in third person, as if he came up with sociopolitical concepts all on his own!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim can be helpful at times however he's not clear on what he wants for assignments and really I do not know what he wants from his students, no matter how much effort you put i just keep seeing students getting B's all the time.... I learned stuff in the course but do not know why this it's mandatory we just do readings and discuss...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOG290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He sucks! For his lectures he goes on and on of what he thinks about any sociopolitical issuesespecially about Brazil. Ugh that guy can go on forever about nothing. Then when its test time he gives the worst questions, doesn't cover any materials in class. Midterm class average: 45%. For your sake and sanity don't take him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: URBS490
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class on public space was very interesting. There were a lot of readings to do, but they were generally interesting. He assigns a reading response every week, which is really a gimme. His lectures tend to drag on, especially since he only gives a 10 minute break for an almost 3 hour long class. Overall, Prof. Freeman's class was decent.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: URBS240
• 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:

Professor is not boring like others have said, he is actually pretty insightful and raises some interesting points. However, online notes are vague and useless, do not make for useful study aids at all. Prepare for LOTS of boring readings. Prefers to test on knowledge of small details instead of the big picture. Mid-term class average was 48%...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOG210
• 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:

Excellent prof, very organized and passionate about the material. Easy marker as well, just do the readings and you'll be fine!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEO210
• 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 teacher. Course load is average you have weekly readings and you have to submit a response. Easy marker, and he gives you the exam questions beforehand

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOEG330
• 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:

Freeman is an excellent professor. He is well organized, knowledgeable and his lectures are passionate and interesting. His readings/lectures are varied and carefully chosen. Those that said he was "boring" are cretins. Wake up. Students are here to learn, and Freeman facilitates this perfectly. Don't attack the prof for your incompetence.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOG330
• 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:

Horrible teacher who doesn't explain the material well, the class is boring;kind of useless textbook.The lectures are not very organized and related with the book.The teacher notes are poor.This is the most boring class I have ever taken.If you have chance do not choose this professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG220
• 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:

Concise, passionate and informed.