Raoul Grossman - Langara College

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Raoul Grossman - Langara College

Professor: Raoul Grossman

Department: History

College: Langara College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIS1114
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for history about 10 years ago. Every class was like watching a movie, or like listening to a story.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 1117
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take any course with him. He is a dirty joker... not sure what he says half of the time. He actually kept my essay until the next day of last course drops. so I couldnt drop his course and faild it... He killed my GPA. On average am A student. imagine how brutal he was.... DO NOT TAKE any course with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST110
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: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the best teacher I ever had in any school at any level. I took 6 courses with him at Langara. He revived my interest in school, and made it possible for me to transfer to UBC. If it wasn't for him, there's no way I would have ever become a lawyer. Thanks Mr. Grossman!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST11131114
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

*sniff* This awesome prof has now retired. I just finished 2 summer courses with him (his last ones). He was fantastic, made class so enjoyable. I've never taken any history course before, and now he's made me want to continue taking more. Will miss him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HISTORY1115
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Oh man what an amazing professor! I wish he taught all my lectures! Never have I taken a course and had the history lesson painted so beautifully! The tests re based primarily on notes and he marks your papers easily, provided you do the research.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST1114001
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:

Awesome class! Great teacher as well. I took three of his classes ( 1114, 2231 and 1118). I loved all of them! Because although he favors some of his students ( usually the one's he has had before) , he is also really helpful and a good marker.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST1117
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:

I took a class with Professor Grossman last term and he is very witty and cheeky in class which makes him very engaging, but he also had a wealth of knowledge regarding history. He is always quick to reply to emails if you're seeking help. HOWEVER, I will say that this is not an easy course if you're not willing to do your research

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HISTO2239
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:

Awesome teacher just take good notes and memorize them, hes awesome would definitely recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST2241
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:

He is by far the wittiest teacher I ever had. His jokes might be a little out of your comfort zone, but he's so funny! He is also an engaging teacher and makes class very enjoyable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST1118
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:

Odd but fantastic. Best teacher ever. He makes school fun and enjoyable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST1113
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:

Fantastic teacher. Attend every class, and take lots of notes! His tests are from his lectures and the definitions of the words he writes on the board. For essays, you do need to put in a lot of work, but he helps you with material if you have trouble finding some. Really funny & energetic. Makes 8.30am classes worth it! I highly recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST1115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had Raoul for History 1115 and 1130 and I can honestly say that he was the best prof I had at Langara. He makes history fun and that is not very easy. Attend all classes and you will be fine! Textbook is useless as his exams are straight from his class lectures. If any student gets a bad mark, it is the students own fault. I highly recommend

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST1118
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is not impossible to get an A on his papers or exams, I've done both. Definitely a strange, borderline inappropriate sense of humour, but an engaging and thorough lecturer, and a great perspective on history, especially following concepts as we did in this course. Exams ARE random, but thorough comprehension of the material gets a decent mark.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST1123
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

*Learning how to spell essay may be a good start.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST1123
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There is no doubt that he marks essays very hard, but it is not impossible to get an A. Show interest in your topic and write eloquently and intelligently and you will do fine. Otherwise, a great lecturer and very interesting man. He can be weird at times, but I would higly recommend him, as he is very smart and knowledgable about history.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST1130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is entertaining making fun of the students, and when it comes to teaching, his painfully slow speaking with excessive pauses in between doesn't help. It is true that the highest he'll go on essays is only B+

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST1130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wow. Raoul is the best teacher I have ever had. He is interesting, informative and extremely entertaining. I disagree with comments about his marking. He will give A's on good papers. Tests are easy and the info sticks in your mind if you attend lectures. He really makes you want to come to school.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST1130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is guilty of mark fixing; the highest he'll go on essays is B plus even if the essay is well written and deserves an A. Good students put up with his garbage and eccentricity throughout the semester only to end up with a B plus on an essay deserving an A. I consider this to be an unethical practice.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST1130
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:

HARD MARKER when it comes to ESSAYS. He will never give you an A for an essay even if it is well deserved. The highest he will go on an essay is B plus. He needs to lighten up and give a fair mark to well written essays. His short answer questions during midterms are fair, and he marks them fairly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST1130
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am presently taking his course and am pleasantly surprised. I love his teaching style. Very knowledgeable and passionate. History jumps to life through his entertaining facial expressions and body language. He is a great prof?not just a mouthpiece?he?d also make a great actor.

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