Jack Hirschberg - Concordia University

Professor: Jack Hirschberg

Department: TBD

College: Concordia University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is super interesting and easily accessible to a wide audience. Lectures are all prerecorded but still easy to follow, there is quite a bit of readings from the textbook but the material is great. Prof Hirschberg is nice and funny and adds a personal touch to his lectures based on his professional experience. T

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class! The topics are interesting and Professor Hirschberg is very knowledgeable, plus his online lectures are not excruciating. 3 multiple choice exams and a 600 word term paper with no citing and I recommend you read the textbook chapters since thats what most of the class is based on. Not hard to get in the As!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC233
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was asynchronous. There was 3 tests worth 30% each which were all multiple choice and open book through moodle. Theres also a 600 word critical thinking essay (no citations) worth 10% which was easy and straightforward. I really enjoyed the class, its a good and decent elective thats not hard or time consuming.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Hirschberg is very funny and very knowledgeable. The grading is very clear, 3 multiple choice exams which are really not hard if you keep up with the readings and lectures. The term paper is 600 words with no citing. His grading criteria seems unfair but if you work hard, you might get a B+ at the lowest, so the A range is pretty achievable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. His lectures are interesting and thought-provoking!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC240
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

2nd time taking him and classes are always interesting. Tests are all MC but last year they were some short answers. MC questions can be tricky but you just need to read carefully. I read the textbook because you can get questions that are oddly specific. It's easy to get full marks on the 2-page essay, no research needed only critical thinking.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH240
• 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:

I took this teacher for PSYCH240 online and it was BY FAR the hardest class I've ever taken. The lectures are painfully long and he makes countless mistakes while teaching. We were only graded on 3 tests worth 30% each and one essay worth 10%. The tests are extremely difficult and focus a lot on the readings. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• 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:

Hard grader, interesting lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Says he allows the wording of questions (MCQs) is often ambiguous, and one that studies would fare better if the tests were actually short essays that let you show your thinking; says he's open for grade challenge, but is not. He does not foster student interventions in his class, but at least keeps it interesting. Made mistakes about content.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• 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:

Tough teacher who goes by his own grading scheme, making your hard work worth less than it should be. Exams too difficult

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PSYC 242 is a very interesting class and Dr. Hirschberg is a really good lecturer. I would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC233
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hirschberg is an average lecturer. He knows the material well and is a decent teacher. I personally did not find the class hard, read the chapters and his slides. Some questions on the exams and quizzes are about very small specific things so try to memorize everything that seems important. Crit. Thinking exercises are super easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC233
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hes a very nice person. The class is nice too. The only problem is the grading scheme. You need 96% or more to get A+. I got 88% which should be an A, but he gave me A- because of the grading scheme. Not ideal, but whatever

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious. This man is one of my favourite profs I've had yet. I've never missed a class because there so interesting and enjoyable ( applicable to real life). Midterms are multiple choice and a bit challenging to do super well but overall they're not that hard. Would recommend this class for anyone who is looking for a fun and easy elective

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC242
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

PHENOMINAL professor! So knowledgeable, makes a very heavy topic easy to understand. Do the readings, study your notes and revise the slides and there is no way that you won't get above an A-. MPC exams are crazy, but READ the questions properly!!! He's approachable and truly enjoys what he teaches. Great class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hirschberg is fantastic. His lectures are extremely interesting and though his exams are challenging, you will do fine if you make an effort to understand the material beyond memorization. If you follow his grading criteria for the paper and group project, you will get a very good grade on them. Highly recommend taking his class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is Great! Cares about his students and his subject. He is very knowledgeable. His exams are a breeze. Multiple choice exams. Attend class, record the lectures and listen to them again and again. You will pass with flying colors. I hate for each lecture to end as he is is a wealth of knowledge and makes every class so interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! His classes are very interesting and funny. He gives lots of examples of personal experience. The material of the course is interesting. The exams are based on the power point, the book and personal notes. There are ONLY 3 exams of MULTIPLE CHOICES each worth 30% and finally there are 10% for presence. NO final exam!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• 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:

A great lecturer, and truly tries to teach in order to help his students think, rather than memorise. He is knowledgeable in many fields, and has interesting anecdotes. He is very fair on grading group presentations and papers (you just need to follow his provided rubric to get 100%) and you need to know how to apply the course content on the exam.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hirschberg knows a lot about his specific branch of psych (forensic) and the history of psych in general. No slides, just lectures that are clear and interesting. The textbook is not directly tested but very informative and helpful in tying all the course material together (and the book is provided free!) Highly recommend History & Systems.