Rob Robson - Lakehead University

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Rob Robson - Lakehead University

Professor: Rob Robson

Department: Native Studies

College: Lakehead University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: IND1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Robson does not have lecture plans or any form of criteria for the content of this course. Participation plays a huge role and most students fail that portion of their grade, even if they have good attendance. Do not take this course if you don't already know about Indigenous issues. Your final grade is pretty much an opinion!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CPAN205
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No longer the course coordinator, should of stepped down long ago. Lectures are boring and you will gain nothing from them. Goes on and on about random stories that in his mind has some philosophical teaching value but in reality it's just trash for your mind. He's knowledgeable about the subject but has no idea how to teach. Learn on your own.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ECON2202
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good instructor. Doesn't really use Blackboard at all; grades on a curve. Big semester-long group project. BE CAREFUL ON THE BIBLIOGRAPHY. MC tests, drops lowest score. Lectures are very precise and informative. Gave cheaper text alternative. Understands you're on a budget. Ask about 'the sarcophagus of ancient wisdom' on the first day of class ;)

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Robson is an awesome professor. He's very caring and establishes a great rapport with his students. He's a tough grader, but only because he expects a lot from his students and knows that we can produce something great if we try. He knows every student by name in a 100+ student class and values everyone's opinions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: IND1100
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Robson is a good teacher. You have to keep in mind that he teaches indigenous people, and his class is suited for indigenous needs. Being a white person means the class will be harder -- and that's totally acceptable. He's funny, down to earth, and very understanding about deadlines. If you get to know him, he's a great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His classes are academic suicide, no matter what, 79 is the highest grade attainable. He seems good at first but he recycles the same ideas and opinions over and over. His opinions are all that matter, not facts. Narcissistic and often instigates class to compliment him as "better than other professors." He is an obstacle to true Native Studies!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: INDI1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Marks weren't what I was used to, but I actually didn't mind. The class content made up for it - Robson was a blast. I had a bunch of family stuff hit the fan that semester, and he was super kind and accommodating about it. Hope to take more classes with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: IND1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Robson is hilarious. I never come out of his class without learning anything. He is very passionate about his job. His teaching style is good, all over the place sometimes. Hard marker, but worth the knowledge. Expect 10% less than what you would typically get in a class. Recommend Intro to Indigenous Learning.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this prof! The content is interesting and it wasn't hard to participate because conversation was kept interesting. Professor Robson is a tough grader but was very open to meeting and providing feedback. Will definitely take his courses again!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: INDI1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. He taught us so much, and seemed to really care about his students. I worked hard and participated in class, and got a good grade! Will take his class again and have recommended it to my peers!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I was SOOO excited to take the class....I'm a honour roll kinda gal.. high marks all around. His marks are based on SKIN colour, and not quality! Worst Prof i've ever hard... doesn't stay on topic... NEVER take his class.. it's about his OPINION and not FACT!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Classes got of topic a lot. Spend a lot of time teaching like this was a geography class. For anyone who has other experience with indigenous or aboriginal studies I would strongly NOT recommend this class. Felt graded according to my skin colour.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: INDIG1100
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: Mandatory

Comment:

I am a non-aboriginal student and did well in this class, found other comments on here about skin color surprising. I learned a lot from Prof. Robson and appreciated his insight. He encouraged us to think critically!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: INDI1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures & easy class but doesn't matter how hard you work, marks will be low, unfair & unjustified. Prof has a personal issue with high grades & rolls his eyes if you ask for a grading rubric. Assignments & exams are open to his interpretation so difficult to challenge the mark. Thinks having a class average in the 60's is good. Avoid!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: INDIG1100
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 Professor who favours students and basis grades on skin colour. Dislikes white people and has nothing good to say about them and refuses to give non-aboriginal students the mark they deserve. If you are aboriginal, I suggest taking this class for an easy a, if non-aboriginal, its academic suicide

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: NAT1010
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:

Prof Robson is well versed, and knowledgeable! Has a ton of life experience and has done some pretty amazing research. He marks hard but fair.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: IND1100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: NAT1010
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:

Dr. Robson is an incredible professor. He is a tough marker, but really wants what is best for his students. Participation is huge but the readings were actually pretty interesting. Would take his class again definitely.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: FEW141
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:

Great prof! Tough marker, but have learned so much from him. He has a ton of experience in the field and really wants his students to succeed.. Would recommend!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: INDIYA
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:

Dedicated and definitely passionate about his field of study. Class participaction and attendance are important to him. Tough on grades, but with hard work, you'll get the point/half point

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