David Rampton - University of Ottawa

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David Rampton - University of Ottawa

Professor: David Rampton

Department: English

College: University of Ottawa

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG3377
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not clear on what his expectations are and exceptionally vague with conveying content

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG3373
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im not the kind of person who usually says this and I dont mean to be disrespectful, but I strongly recommend avoiding this prof! He mumbles, he doesnt answer questions clearly, and hes a tough/unclear grader. Very nice man and super knowledgeable, but this was one of the worst classes Ive had at uOttawa!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG2103
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:

A gem, had a class with him before and wanted to have him again! He is knowledgeable and kind, super willing to help and really interested to hear what his students had to say. Course material is dry, no denying that, but his excitement was infectious. Attendance isn't mandatory but he takes it anyway. Read what you can! Office hours are a must!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG2132
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very kind professor, it is easy to tell that he wants every student to pass. He went out of his way to remember everyones names. If he knows your name, he may call you out to answer a question! However, he won't make you answer. We read 8 novels; almost one a week. LOTS of reading. The books were interesting though! He is a very fair grader

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG2320
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Save your time -- this teacher likes the sound of his own voice. Tiresome, but astounded at how this guy takes fun material and dulls it, chews on it without tasting a thing, it seems. As tedious as a twice told tale.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ENG2106
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cares about his students and is always accessible to see them outside of lectures. His lectures are fairly dry, but he gives interesting input on the material. Not a very work-heavy class, with the typical syllabus of one midterm, two essays and a final. Overall, a decent prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENG3362
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best prof I've ever had. Fair grader, the content is really awesome. You can tell he cares a lot about his students. Highly recommend him if you're looking into getting into english or just if you're just taking an english course in general.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rampton is an amazing professor. He is so knowledgeable of every text to the point where he's practically memorized the readings altogether. He helped me through bad grades to good grades and he should be known as one of the best english professors. Hands down would only take him for classes if I could.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the type of professor that wants his students to pass. The exams mostly consist of being able to apply what you read during the semester, and mostly focuses on the content of the works rather than any subtext. He is an easy marker when it comes to exams, and is fair when it comes to essays. The quizes are an automatic 100% if do the readings.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It isn't necessarily the easiest American Lit class, and surely there are profs that will mark easier if you're just in it for the easy grades, but Rampton is brilliant. His lectures are enticing and he focuses on overarching themes and things of interest to show the value of studying American Lit on a greater level than just reading books. 1010

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG1123
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Rampton is hands down the best prof I've had at uOttawa. He's so down to earth, loves the material he's teaching and is over all such a kind hearted person. The reading list could seem heavy and his lectures may be a little dry if you're not in to the subject, but he's always available for extra help and really cares about his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENG1123
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:

Great prof! Very helpful and made me love english literature. Definitely the best professor I have had in my first year.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: AMERICANLIT
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:

I took his course a very long time ago. By far the best teacher I had at Ottawa U.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rampton's American Lit class was a long one (full year!) with a LOT of reading material, but he explained it well and I learned a lot from his class. Kind of quiet and slow paced at times but overall pretty good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rampton's lectures got me excited about American literature. He is a fair marker who rewards hard-working students and he is extremely passionate about literature. Watch out for being called out in class to answer and analyze works!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: AMLITB
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:

Rampton is an awesome Prof; there are a lot of comments here about his marking, but if you're ever having trouble in his class, Rampton is incredibly helpful. He'll walking you through anything and let you know exactly what he's looking for. He's also incredibly passionate about his teaching. Would definitely take a class with him again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
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:

Amazing professor. He's actually interested in his students, and really wants to help you learn. He knows your name and is always making himself available for help outside of class. He's very passionate about what he teaches, and focuses on the details. Not the easiest marker, but totally worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENG2450
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:

GREAT PROF! Super helpful and encouraging. Lectures are clear. He does things the old fashioned way so no powerpoint. Fair marker. There's a lot of reading and it's often difficult so this is definitely not a bird course. Rewarding class if you work at it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ENG3362
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. His lectures are engaging, he loves class participation and as an earlier reviewer pointed out, he swings on the coat racks when he's listening to students speak. Priceless. Nice guy, good professor, average marker. Highly recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: VIC3362
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:

Nice guy. He speaks a bit fast so you have to be quick at writing notes. Very open-minded, clear about his expectations.However, he is a harsh marker. His major essay is super long. I wouldn't take him again unless I had no choice.

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