Stephen Tomblin - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Professor: Stephen Tomblin
Department: Political Science
College: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POSC2800
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures had little to do with the course material. He would talk about whatever interested him. Self-taught myself through the book and slideshows.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POL2800
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Best professor in the Political Science Faculty!!!! Very easy yet fair marker and always has time for a chat. His amazing, real world experiences make for some very interesting stories during lectures.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POL2800
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
very educated guy but if you can I would recommend getting him for the 50min slot. I have him for the 75min slot and thats just too long. The lectures consist of him standing in front of the room and talking about things that arent related to posc. He tells you whats gonna be on the midterm and gives you lots of options for the research paper tho
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POSC2800
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures were interesting but I can count on one hand the amount of lectures that actually seemed relevant to the course. I felt like I taught myself by the slides and the book.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POSC2800
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Smartest guy I have ever met. Prefers to discuss things that reflect his interests, even if it has nothing to do with the course material (fracking, healthcare reform, etc.). However, he does tell interesting stories and is very great to talk to. I would take a course with him again.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: 4870
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It has been a great experience learning about regionalism in Canada with Tomblin. He knows a great deal about the topic and forces you to think about how unique Canada is. One of my favourite profs.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 3600
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Have enjoyed the classes very much, knows his material, presented well, and would recommend to anyone with an interest in policy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POSC2800
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man has an impressive skill of talking for your full hour and a half class, but saying nothing. This was the way he was explained to me and did I ever find out they weren't kidding.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 3610
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have yet to meet one student in person who didn't think this was the worst prof they ever had, yet there are a ton of great reviews here. I find that... suspicious. Worst lecturer I've ever sat through, is not interested in helping students, and I'm pretty sure he picks grades out of a hat.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI3600
  • 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:
Learned a lot from this prof. He really knows his stuff and communicates well
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POSC4880
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
I have taken 3 courses with Tomblin and this was by far my favourite. There was only about 10 of us in the class and he took the time to get to know us. He is repetitive in lectures, but a very fair marker. Compared to other 4XXX POSC courses, this was a breeze.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI2800
  • 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:
Really enjoyed his class, very knowledgeable prof and engaging. One of my favourites
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI3600
  • 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:
Think Tomblin is an awesome professor, and have enjoyed attending his class. Nice guy and he clearly knows his stuff. Would recommend.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POSC3610
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have a hard time believing these positive reviews are legit. Tomblin is by far the worst poli sci prof I've ever had; his lectures are nothing but rambles, and I don't believe he even reads the essays he grades. I didn't find him to be a hard marker, for what that's worth. Honestly wondering if he wrote some of these reviews himself!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POSC4630
  • Grade Received: P
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice man and helpful when he wants to be, it's very hard to get hold of him when you need too as he doesnt answer emails and is rarely in his office. Not clear on expectations for essay or exam. Tends to ramble about irrelevant things and its sometimes hard to follow. Unsure of his grading system, it doesnt seem like he reads the essays.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POSC4XXX
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Literally picks grades out of the sky. Convinced he didn't read the term papers as students who handed it in got similar grades as those who didn't. Avoid.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLI2800
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof! Cares about his students and has great knowledge in his field. Can't ask for a better prof to teach this course!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POSC4200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Love this prof; great lecturer, actually has a personality and knows his stuff. Brings personal flavour to a very dry field.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POSC3600
  • 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:
I didnt attend Tomblins class much, but when I did I found his lectures to be a bit incomprehensible. That said he is helpful, offering to proof read papers and tells you the questions on the final exam. While his expectations were unclear a times, he is understanding and will do what he can for a student you needs help.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLI3600
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tomblin was pretty decent. No real complaints. I did well in this course, though I did work hard. His lecturing is not what you would call linear; however the days where he's on he is really on and you can learn a lot from this man. I recommend reading some of his work from the early-mid 90s. Great stuff.
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