Robert Sweeney - Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Robert Sweeney - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Professor: Robert Sweeney

Department: History

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST0000
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I ever had. Only do a course by him if you absolutely have to and even then beware. As others have said, arrogant, patronizing, and petty. Worst experience ever at MUN.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HST2200
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easily the worst professor I've ever encountered, at Memorial and elsewhere. I was deeply disappointed by Dr. Sweeney. The subject matter was incredible, you couldn't ask for a more original and important history of this country. But him? He is arrogant, condescending, vindictive, and petty. Unbelievable and inexcusable behaviour.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I will admit that there were a couple moments that I did enjoy Sweeny as a prof, but those moments were very few and far apart. Majority of the time I found him rude, condescending and uncaring. Although, he doesn't believe in exams which was a plus, he made up for it by being a hard marker. Take if you have to but be ready to work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: H1013
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's really interested in and loves what he does in reference to history, but teaching is a no. One of the worst courses i've taken at mun. He told me specifically what he wanted on a paper and when I got the paper back he told me i should have spoken to him about what he wanted? The man is all over the place. Avoid it if you can

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HISTORY3840
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everyone gives Professor Sweeny a hard time, but he actually isn't a bad professor at all. I've had him for three classes, and I find that while he is a challenging marker, he really pushes you to think about history in a different light. I've learned so much from him. Despite what people think he does care about students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the best teacher I've had. He rambles a lot and when he wants to be mean, he can shoot you down like a pro. Didn't feel he was very supportive at all. I only give him some credit because he gave us wine and cheese during our last class and there was no exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST1013
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is by far the worst I have EVER experienced in my whole three years at this university. He is VERY unclear of what he wants. If you do not have EXACTLY what he wants in a paper - forget about it. He does not care or help students AT ALL. His lectures are POINTLESS. The online quizzes and discussions are ridiculous . AVOIDDDDD

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HISTORY2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sweeney is by far the absolute worst prof I have had in my whole undergrad degree. He does not give one concern for his students, he expects way too much from a second year course, and assignments every week is a bit much. This man literally made me contemplate dropping out of university all together. Simply the worst, get off your high horse!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great prof... don't believe everything you read online.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST1013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AVOID if possible. Lectures are very dry, there's quizzes every week, and it was NEVER clear what this professor wanted from his students.. Major thumbs down.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him at all costs. His lectures are dull and his assignments extremely unreasonable.. He is not clear with what he wants from you on assignments and I wonder if he even knows what he wants. I am a fourth year history major and had I taken this my first year it would have been enough to turn me off of History for good.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HISTMANY
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:

Robert has sincerely good intentions and challenges his students to become better historians, often succeeding. However, he's saddled by an intermittent temper and his occasional nasty, excessively personal comments to students can be upsetting. Be prepared to stick up for yourself, but a class with Robert is an experience you'll cherish- trust me!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HISTORY1013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm in my fourth year at MUN, and he is the worst prof I've ever had to date. I would have never taken this course if I knew how terrible this class was.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
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:

You know what, this course is a commitment. If you are the type of student that gets lazy half way through the semister, don't take this course. I also don't recommend him to new students, even second year students. If you are willing to do the required work every week he is reasonable and most definitely not horrible!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST1013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He loves the textbook and D2L, if you're going to take this course from him might as well take it as a distance course because it's basically the same thing. Hard marker, rude if you don't agree with him and rambles a lot. No exam but lots of quizzes. Wouldn't have taken the course had I known how dull he was.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He easy to get along with.helps his students whenever he can but only help you if he thinks you will fail the course.Hard marker,very cynical,critical of the text, be careful what u say on D2L discussion .He walked out of class one time. take him if you need to nothing else

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST3XXX
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst professor ever, his the poster child for quebec serparation. well if life so better there then why don't you move back!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The reviews seem to follow a consistency of favoritism to those who do well in his course. Not necessarily a bad trait were it not for the fact that to do well you have to follow his own opinion to a t! He takes anyones lack of interest or success in his course personally and penalizes students for it. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST2200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my second time through a course with Robert, and my opinion of him has only improved. He is considerate, kind, helpful and constructive, he has comprehensive knowledge of his field, and his emphasis on method is invaluable to any student of history. He can be demanding, but is never unreasonable. The definition of a great history professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST1013
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

horrible proof. Really made me question if I wanted to continue a history degree. Wasn't helpful and very rude. Dropped the course half way though because I could not handle him anymore. seriously.. dont take him!!I wish I would of taken his reviews here more seriously!

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