Marvyn Novick - Ryerson University

Professor: Marvyn Novick
Department: Social Work
College: Ryerson University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor expected us to think and reflect on how social policy impacts the macro, mezzo and micro levels of society. Put in 150%; he will move the earth to help you! Concepts and ideas are above a BSW level - more masters. I do not see this as a bad thing. He believes in his students abilities to think and contribute to develop a better society.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SWPPLCY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT MAN! Novick understands a lot about social policy. He will advocate for students who are enthusiastic and who put effort into learning. His lecture style is very advanced for undergraduates though; a lot of the stuff went over my head at first. He doesn't put up with CRAP! Do not talk out of turn! :)
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SWP1
  • 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:
I love the way people don't like this teacher.Its so funny because he is honestly one of the best. He doesn't put up with **** so if you're full of it stay away. Simple as that. He doesn't put up with people talking over him. He is organized and helpful. He doesn't like stupid questions-think before you speak. I loved his style-Right to the poi
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • 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:
He made me realize that I was in the right program, the only professor to do so in my Ryerson career. Awesome prof!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: JXP1001
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy does not like one who contradicting his opinion. He creates an unsafe learning environment with his belittling and aggression. He has truth to share but it is lost in his inability to have an ongoing dialogue.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • 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:
Tough marker, but fair. Articultes policy at level you will need t be able to once working in the field. Excellent linking of micro-macro. We need more profs. like this teaching. Passionate and compassionate. We NEED more grounded, progressive, and informed voices like Marvyn's that move beyond angry virtue rhetoric. Thanks for an education!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Creepy. Worthwhile course, if you can handle verbal abuse and belittlement. SOn't take it personlly, he's an angry man.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SWP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good guy...very articulate
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SWP
  • 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:
Marvyn Novick is brilliant, kind, radical, progressive and very, very wise. He taught me things I think about and draw on every single day. He is approachable and caring despite a rough exterior. He is almost too good for this world while but we need him!!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SOCIALPOLICY
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
THIS GUY IS BRILLIANT! He is has an amazing mind and a ton of experience. He often lectures without any notes so they may seem unstructured, but he is making a lot of sense. Take the time to LISTEN! He has taught me so much about life and responsibility of caring for others through social policy!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SW
  • 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:
He was the best professor I ever had. Simply put, he was decent and caring and very, very smart. If there was anyone that I would like to be like someday, it's Professor Novick. He's a hard guy and I think he's wonderful, that's what a professor should be.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SWP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Incredibly glad to be done with him. teaches only his personal opinion, hates anyone who isn't conventional. far too old fashioned and dellusional and desperately needs to retire. soon.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's great! At first I was lost in his lectures, but then I stopped trying to take notes and started listening. The trick: Big words, easy concept. Assignments are worded so they SEEM hard, but they are almost too easy.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Contrary to public opinion, Marvyn IS approachable, just don't be intimidated. Don't focus on just taking notes, listen and think hard about what is being said. I learnt more in this class about what social work should be than any other class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kinda scary prof & never shows up on time but absolutely brilliant!!!! Mind-blowing lectures.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Marvyn taught me a lot. Made me think - which is his job. He's brilliant. Too bad others don't always see him that way.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SWP022
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Marvyn was a fantastic prof. The people who rate him as "too hard" do not have a clear understanding of what university is supposed to be about:deep& articulate thought.Having graduated and now working, I value the challenge Marvyn gave me.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SOC021
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Marvin gets a lot of flack because he is tough and articulate. He teaches social policy, which a lot of social work students are not interested but I guarentee they will appreciate him when they are knee deep in practice and go to grad school.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SOC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He needs to retire, his classes suck, he's too self-involved, and about as clear as lake Ontario. Suffer in silence though, because he's an **** to approach.
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