Bernard Kavanagh - Queen's University at Kingston

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Bernard Kavanagh - Queen's University at Kingston

Professor: Bernard Kavanagh

Department: Classics

College: Queen's University at Kingston

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CLST201
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:

Literally the worst professor I ever had. I was going through a difficult time personally and asked for an extension on a specific assignment. He told me some people weren't meant for school and that I should drop out of university. This was in my third year! Never, ever again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CLST201
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kavanagh has a soft voice so sit in the front so you can hear and don't fall asleep. Tests based on lecture content and his slides don't contain info so make sure you take notes. Don't skip class! Be respectful and don't talk while he lectures, it's definitely his pet peeve (but everyone would hate that). Awesome prof overall and very fair.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CLST201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, cares about the material and students. Posts slides online but they have minimal information. The fill in the blanks are difficult so go to class even if it is just to write down names and dates because that is all you are graded on.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CLST201
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Coming from a science background, I found this course to be somewhat difficult. The professor requires that you know the exact dates and spellings of names and terms to just about everything for the midterms and final (which are all fill in the blank). You CANNOT afford to miss ANY lecture because he only posts slides with pictures and names/dates

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CLST201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard tests and exams. Get's too specific with names so study full names. Get's agitated super easily so turn your phone on silent. Won't ever take a course with him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CLST201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the sweetest man in the entire world. He honestly loves his subject matter so much it's infectious. The only issue is that despite the lectures being well planned and interesting on paper, you're going to need to arrive with a coffee in hand or you will be in danger of falling asleep because of his maliciously soothing monotone voice.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CLST341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are awesome and hilarious at times! The course material is interesting. Its a lot of rote memorization but if you attend all lectures you know what to expect for the midterm and finals. The fill-in-the-blank tests takes some getting used to. This Prof also remembers your name and will call on you in lecture to answer questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, good guy, pay attention in class and you'll do well. He doesn't post slides or anything, so you kinda have to show up to the lectures, overall the exams and midterms weren't too difficult. He also remembers everyone's name.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CLST340
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Kavanagh is an amazing teaching. He is extremely knowledgable about the subject. He will also call everyone (literally) first name, if you take his class, he will remember your name. I had an amazing time in both Latin110 and CLST340. Take a class with him if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: LTN110CLST340
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:

Dr.Kavanagh is an amazing teaching. I had him for both semester and, argubably, it was the best year I had at Queens. The fact that he was able to remember and call you by your first name and last, approachable and very knowable about his materails, are more than enough to say that his class is worth taking.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CLST340
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:

Great professor if you're NOT seeking a bird course. Many comments will be skewed by kids seeking a bird courses. Attendance, paying attention is important. Hugely knowledgeable with amazing memory. He'll give you direction, but in an upper-year course don't expect him to hold your hand when writing a paper. He's harsh but fair, and brilliant.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CLST341
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:

Unlike previous reviewers, I never witnessed him be anything but nice, but he is indeed a good ol' boy and therefore expects good attendance, punctuality, and no texting! Disliked the class. It was entirely rote memorization of names, consulships, etc. Didn't challenge me to think about Roman history in a critical way.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST205
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the worst professor I had at Queens. I'm not a lazy student and did well in all my other classes.I was interested and had a good attendance record. I went through a tough period and went to him for an extension on an essay. Not only did he refuse - he flat out told me I should consider dropping out as "university isn't for everyone".

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CLST341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Obsessed with details, no room for interpretation. Makes jokes at the expense of students. Will not help you one iota; if you need some guidance you're out of luck. Only will acknowledge you if he thinks you're "going somewhere." Few comments on assignments returned and those are ambiguous and useless. Has a real, subtle mean-streak.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CLST340
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest marker I've ever had. I will never again take one of his courses nor recommend one to a friend. Fair tests but marks essays to a ridiculous standard. Does NOT reply to e-mails. Does not accept criticism and will never admit he's wrong even if he is.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CLST341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a stickler (and fairly so) about being on time. His tests are fair and if you attend lectures and do you're readings - you'll do well. His expectations for essays are clear (primary sources) and he'll give you hints of resources to use on those papers.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CLST304
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 knowledgable - knows his primary sources. He challenges you. Some students may be upset because they expect him to help write their essays. Not his job, but he will help you in directing you to find areas to find your research. He's one of the main reasons I took so many classes in classics.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CLAS4P01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is interested in educating the best, no room and certainly no time for strugglers

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: LATN311411
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:

Extremely tough but most excellent professor. He loves what he teaches and demands only the very best from his students - if you aren't there to learn, leave. I was not even a classics student, and he made me feel very welcome in the department and was always available for extra help. Works for students as hard as they work for him. Very fair.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CLST340
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good lecturer. harsh person.

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