Wayne S Cox - Queen's University at Kingston

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Wayne S Cox - Queen's University at Kingston

Professor: Wayne S Cox

Department: Political Science

College: Queen's University at Kingston

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

wayne is a g, thank u man

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gave out his first extension in 19 years to my class (because of COVID) which is great but u gotta time manage a lot normally; a bit intimidating at first but is a super nice guy and its reasonable and understanding. his lectures are actually engaging ( will slow down when there are important points being made); sick guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Genuinely cares about his students, gives a lot of good information on the course and sets you up for succcess!! Favourite prof ever

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SHOUTOUT TO THE HOMIE FOR EXTENDING OUR ESSAY WORTH 50% NOVEMBER 2020!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wayne is a weirdo and he tells virtually all the same stories but tbh, he does it so you remember them. Lots of people either like him unreasonable because he's pretty iconique, or hate him unreasonably because he says that the gender pay gap and structural racism exist. I think he's aight, if you like global development you'll like this course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POLS467
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. Intense and intimidating, but actually a really good guy once you get to know him. No power points, only anecdotes which gives his lectures really good flow and a continuing narrative. People who trash him, are people who get mad when they don't get an A for doing nothing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POLS395
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I honestly was terrified of him at first (which he wants). His lectures were amazing and totally worth getting up at 8:30am. He doesn't use slides so you NEED to go to every class. The grading was 50% essay and 50% exam which was terrifying. I still don't know my grade breakdown other than that I got an A- overall. Prior knowledge of IPE is needed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend a course with Wayne Cox. Although he is a very engaging lecturer, he memorizes his lectures before class and would just speak the whole time- no powerpoint or notes. He often got off track, leading us to be very behind. A paper was worth 40%, the exam 50%, with tutorials making up the last 10%, leaving little room for error.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid prof. No powerpoint was a change but I personally liked it a lot. Interesting content. May be hit or miss for some people though I can see that.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He lectures with no powerpoints and only has minimal notes in front of him, therefore he can tend to go off on tangents in lectures. I would say he's very knowledgable and willing to answer questions in office hours, but can be hard to follow.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cox is an interesting guy but for a 2nd year intro to international political economy, he was way too disorganized. After attending every lecture of this course by the time the exam came around I didn't even know what we were supposed to have learned, it was so unstructured. Pretty much DEVS100 but with even less clarity and even more opinion

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cox is an amazing professor, he makes the material interesting and challenges many popular assumptions. The man is brilliant and very interesting, which makes lectures engaging and worthwhile. The work is really hard, attendance matters but you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: POLS261
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:

Very scary at first but helpful later on in the course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POLS261
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:

Very helpful Professor who is clearly interested and motivated to help students learn. Knows the material very well and is an excellent speaker.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POLS468
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:

Took many courses with Wayne in undergrad. He is by far the most caring and helpful professor I have ever had. Loves to teach and truly wants his students to succeed. Second year IR intro is not a good representation of his style - take upper year classes with him and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Also, end of semester dinners rock.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: POLS261
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:

Awesome prof! Although he goes quickly through the material, he makes a point of reiterating important information. As well, he takes the time necessary to prepare you for the essay. Be sure to take this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is overly arogant, biased and goes off on random tangents during lecture. If you have any belief in realism, you will be butchered by him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: POLS261
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:

This professor provides very interesting lectures. However, lectures often go on a tangent, and without laptops allowed or power points, the lectures can be confusing to organize in your notes. The course was unfortunately balanced on three marks, leaving little room for error. Good professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POLS261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

was not clear AT ALL through lectures. he goes off on tangents, does not use powerpoints even as guidelines for what he speaks about. and he doesnt follow usually what he is supposed to talk about according to the syllabus. expected so much more from the class than what we got. Its always very clear he was a history major during his lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: POLS262
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Cox is a favorite among newer students but is a walking joke among upper year students. He is extremely bias and is easily thrown off course by the desire to tell anecdotal stories. If you take one of his courses just spit back up what he has fed you and keep your mouth shut and you'll do fine.

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