Shane O'Dea - Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Shane O'Dea - Memorial University of Newfoundland

Professor: Shane O'Dea

Department: English

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG1191
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

O'Dea is a fantastic lecturer with a distinct knowledge of his course material. He makes an effort to involve students in group discussions, and ties these discussions very well into his own lecture. He will be very particular in his grading, but he will be fair. If you struggle with writing essays avoid his class, otherwise highly recommended

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ENG1191
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes an esteemed English professor, he knows what hes doing. That being said, I dont think hes a good choice for first years. His course includes a lot of heavy reading, and his grading is much too particular for students just starting out. He is very difficult to please and doesnt offer clear explanations of his expectations.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ENG1080
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is out of the boundary tough for getting a good grade. I am usually 75 in english but I just passed in this course. He is experienced and do try to put his effort in lecture. CAUTION: But only take his course if you are a 90 grade student and can afford to go downhill to 65-70.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ENG1080
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall very arrogant. Even more so for a person who lacks a doctrine. Full of himself, makes up for his own lack of educational background by marking hard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ENG1080
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I always got 90s in English before O'Dea. I got As in every class but this one, despite trying very hard. Basically, you need to write like the prof to get an A. I took this course a 2nd time to try to get an A from him and got a 76 again. I loved his lectures but he is a VERY hard marker. do not take if you want an A. I liked him but he is tough.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 1080
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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Shane is not an easy marker and often calls students out. I was so scared of him at first I wanted to drop out. However, as the year progressed he became one of my favourite profs. He is so intelligent and I truly learned a lot from him. He really cares about his students as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Will call you out in class, very hard marker, expectations unclear

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 1080
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shane is such a nice professor. In order to get your grades back, you have to schedule a meeting with him. He gives amazing feedback and is very positive and encouraging. However, you should attend class because at the end of the term there's a make-up essay that you can only do if you didn't miss any more than 5 classes. Loved him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader but will help you if you ask! NOT an easy A!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof if you are looking for someone who truly wishes to help you improve your writing abilities. He will have meetings with you after each essay in order too help you understand your mistakes and to make sure you get the most out of the course. However, he does not give away grades easily. You're going to have to put in effort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ENG1080
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intimidating, has a strange sense of humour... if you don't like being called out, stay away. You have to go for interviews to get your paper marks back, but the feedback isn't very clear. EXTREMELY HARD MARKER

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

O'Dea is a genuinely nice man who is interested in the well being of his students. In class he is funny and sarcastic but expects everyone to speak up and participate (does call on people). However, would not recommend his course if you're not willing to handle a big mark drop. He grades excessively hard for a first year course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

O'dea is a very tough grader but does give good feedback, and is fairly helpful. However would not recommend if you don't like getting called out in class. You have to make appointments in order to see your marks on assignments, however he does go over the whole assignment with you which can be helpful

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Calls everybody out, is very confusing with the way he explains things

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
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:

Takes attendance every class. Very hard marker but leaves good feedback on papers.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are genuinely interested in learning about English, take this course! O'Dea is a good professor who will teach you how to be a better writer. But, if you don't want to take a chance with getting a low mark, consider a different professor. O'Dea is a tough grader but he is more than willing to help if you ask.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader, but more than willing to help. I don't reccomend this to anyone who doesn't have extra time in their schedules, because there are no marks put on papers, you have to meet with him to get your mark. make sure you attend class or you'll miss out on assignments because of lack of attendance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the hardest marker! DO NOT take his course you WILL regret it

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: 1080
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader, isn't always clear with what he expects from students. If English is your weakness, I would not recommend taking his class, though he is willing to help if asked.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ENGLISH1080
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the toughest marker. Would not recommend to anyone taking an english course. Lectures are long and dragged out and not very interesting. Is a nice guy outside of class, but drop all expectations of getting good grades wether you attend the classes or not.

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