Lynn MacKay - Brandon University

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Lynn MacKay - Brandon University

Professor: Lynn MacKay

Department: History

College: Brandon University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST255
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She said that my writing was weak and my paper terrible and disorganized, and gave me the lowest mark of my university career. No other professors, who were mostly English, had ever complained about my writing. Her lectures are boring and dry, and she was not helpful outside of class and never understanding of any circumstances that delayed papers

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are profs that genuinely care and want you succeed. MacKay is not one of those profs. There were many times I would email her for clarification only to get a snarky response that did not answer my question. She is very organized and knowledgeable, however her attitude towards students makes her classes intolerable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST266
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mackay is an amazing prof! She has open office hours, and is willing to discuss issues with students and provide additional aid on assignments. She's also a very generous marker, and is very open to discussing how students can improve. Her lectures are interesting. My suggestion would be to record lectures however, she can talk fast.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIS384
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are too many negative comments about Lynn Mackay on here. She is a great professor. Her lectures are heavy (lots of writing), but she is a very nice lady. I had trouble on a term paper and she willingly gave me another chance and helped me boost my grade. Not many professors will do that. As long as you come to class regularly, you'll pass.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST255
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has a very shrewd and cold demeanor. Interesting lectures though. Speaks very fast, so come prepared ready to write like a maniac. She goes overtime in her lectures, but if you tell her, she'll stop talking. Make sure you follow the course outline, she doesn't warn you about scheduled in-class discussions, that affect your grade. Tough grader!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 1833
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An extremely intelligent, interesting professor. Very interesting lectures, very organized and very passionate about history. However she is intimidating and can be shrewd. Very un-motivating when asking for help. If not for this, she would be a very good prof. be prepared to work hard in her classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Well organized, amazing, and inspiring. Those people who are complaining obviously didn't work hard enough.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HISTHIST
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:

Dr. MacKay is super intimidating but is definitely one of the most intelligent and interesting profs. She loves what she teaches which is great to see. Be prepared to work really hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HISTA01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very intimidating woman, although if you do listen to her lectures (which is quite easy to do considering how interested she is when giving lectures) you truly learn alot. It is however, very difficult to make notes in this class without a laptop. She is a very fair marker and accepts late assignments. good prof!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST36
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was my first class with her and I will admit she is intimidating.But once you talk to her you see is witty and very kind. She is brilliant! She also has changed her style and wants topics picked so everyone has the resources to do their assignments. She marks the papers now. I got a A-, which I hear is hard to do? So with her, give your all!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: TO1500
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a prof that makes you work hard, but you learn a lot in this class. She is more than willing to take time to help people out. A good prof, I would take another class with her

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: WORLDHIST
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:

seems horrible in class at first but talk to her one on one and she is extremely helpful and is willing to go over everything in depth. remember that she is very hard of hearing so she usually seems rude when answering questions in class. lectures are orgainized but she has a marker for essays and he marks hard with more focus on grammer than facts

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST255
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never in my life been made to feel stupid when asking a prof for help until i met her. She is rude and should learn some manners and she marks ridiculously hard and has her favorites. Organized lectures are nice but her social skills with the students need to be improved. We pay alot of money for her courses so we deserve respect from her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PARISLONDON
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:

has interesting lectures, but the assignments are very difficult. she usually makes the entire class write an essay on the same subject, which makes finding sources from the library difficult. although she can be alright outside of class, in the classroom she is very intimidating. only take her classes if you are a seriously hard worker!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HISTORY
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very clear, structured lectures but don't miss any unless you can get notes. Show up for the tutorials and reviews because everything will be clear. Assignments are extremely hard so don't beat yourself up. Tests are a lot easier. Overall a good prof. but be prepared to work

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Her classes were interesting, I liked to listen to her. However the assignments were very difficult. Even when I asked for help, I still got low marks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: TOFROM1500
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate and knowledgable prof. Very interesting lectures, but if you miss any you can be screwed when it comes to exam time. She doesn't mark her own assignments and i wish to key the car of the person who does. They aren't even helpful, just rude most times. A neat class, but not the best choice if your looking for a super high GPA

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HISTORY
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:

Tough but fair. She is willing to help and makes the class interesting. A good overall teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is very willing to help with any problems you are having. I enjoyed her class very much. She really knows her stuff. She can be funny too, which you don't expect at first.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HITORY
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is no push over class. You must work hard in any subject with her to do well in it. She is very knowlegeble and interesting. Take her class but be ready to give 110%

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