David Snable - Ryerson University

Professor: David Snable

Department: TBD

College: Ryerson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMUS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David is very passionate about Music. He is also very knowledgeable about the history of music. He gives good feedback on assignments. He is also humorous in some ways. He uses a lot visual aids to make students remember the music and the name of the song(s) for upcoming tests/exams. Overall, great professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This course is great if you're in a busy program, such as myself, and cannot spare much time on your liberals. There were only 3 major evaluations (a precis and 2 tests) and were all very easy in my opinion -- IF you attend class (since there is no textbook required) and study/write based on HIS outlines. *Beware: the course was quite boring.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Peculiar. Teaches history of music, world music, progression of music. Writes key words on board & talks. Take own notes. Lots of youtube videos. Boring, pay attention! 2 tests, one 4 page essay. No exam. Each test study 7 instrumental pieces that sound the same & definitions,He'll play 5. Must write title, composer, answer any other q# there are.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Little peculiar. Teaches history/theory of music, different world music, how music started & progressed. Writes key words, some phrases on board. Take more notes on ur own. A lot of youtube videos (guy playing flute etc). Boring, easy if u pay attention. 2 tests,4 page essay. No exam. Test study everything he taught in lecture Hint: (definitions)

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMUS201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he doesn't have a lot of assignments or exams, the down side is, each are worth a lot. If you mess up one, you basically failed to reach that minimum 70% He is pretty funny but he can also be rude Overall, don't hate him, but hate the course

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Snable is one of the worst profs I've ever had. For an intro course, he thinks everyone has preliminary knowledge which sucks. Also, his tests are WAY too specific. He'll test you on something he may have only mentioned once. This was supposed to be a bird course, yet is the lowest mark I had in the term.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Snable is the funniest professor at Ryerson! He's really witty, sarcastic, and passionate about music history. However, it is mandatory that you come to his class and copy his notes and memorize them for the tests, which will be easy if you it study hard. He also marks his essays/precis hard you cannot wing it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Snable is the funniest professor at Ryerson! He's really witty, sarcastic, and passionate about music history. However, it is mandatory that you come to his class and copy his notes (which can be scattered) and memorize his notes for the tests - which will be easy if you it study hard. He also marks his essays/precis hard, you cannot wing it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMUS201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My favourite prof I've ever had! He is hilarious, and loves what he teaches. He is very knowledgable and very clear. If you take good notes you will be fine for the tests. I did extremely well in the class by listening. The precis essay was of average difficulty, but if you follow his tips, you can get a great grade! Take this class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favourite professors and I've had many! Everything you need to know for the tests is written on the board when you come to class. The subject itself isn't extremely stimulating however his quirky sarcastic comments made me want to come to class even at 8 am. He's hilarious as long as you don't have a dry sense of humour and get sarcasm.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a fairly good professor. The test are straight forward if you study the material. However, he's an extremely hard marker for the essay. The mark you receive does not reflect your knowledge of the class materal what so ever. If he doesn't like your topic, he'll grade you unfairly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not the most interesting prof but everything he talks about in class is what you get on the test. He tells you exactly what to study and you don't need the textbook, just his notes. Good course to take if you have a busy semester as mostly everything is just memorizing. Best of all, no FINAL EXAM, just two tests and an essay.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David is a very knowledgable about music; he knows his stuff. I adore his sassy little comments about 95% of the course content. Essay was a bit difficult and so were the tests, but overall I really enjoyed him. If you're interested in the course, you'll do great

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS505
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Helpful prof, as he posts notes and all course texts online (no textbook). But lectures were often dry and not engaging because of his delivery although material was somewhat interesting (pop music). Quizzes are often really detailed; a lot of memorization.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMUS201
• 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:

loved the class! i love classical music therefore this class was really interesting for me. he writes really messy, mumbles a lot but other than that good prof. midterm was piece of cake & same with final. essay a bit hard, but overall enjoyed the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's an amusing and reasonable professor. His tests were very easy and straightforward, no textbook was required. In my opinion, he's certainly not as tough as most people make him out to be when it comes to essay-marking. If you are interested in music history or have prior knowledge, expect an easy A+.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy marker for essays, you have to attend every class and really pay attention or you will be lost. It's hard to want to stay in his lectures because he can be extremely boring but if you put in some effort you'll get a decent grade. Didn't use the textbook at all for this class, he told us not to buy it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMUS505
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mumbled speech. He tried to cram a 4 month term into 5 weeks - didnt work out well. Had to research on my own to do well. Proofread your essays!! no apostrophes in years ie. "1960s" Nice guy - no class discussions, straight up memorization. Easy tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS505
• 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:

great prof

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• 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:

Best prof ever!