Alan Kingstone - University of British Columbia

Professor: Alan Kingstone
Department: Psychology
College: University of British Columbia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Stimulating
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Me too. I'm enjoying the class more and more.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: 312A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Loving it more each week.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: 312A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
It was better than I thought that a History of Psychology course would be.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Paid school fee to participate in a weekly class discussion. No textbook but have to listen to multiple podcasts for every lesson which would be discussed in class. Alan didn't really teach anything, merely discussing. The grading criteria of exams were unclear- what grade you get mostly depends on how well/bad your classmates do (TA said that).
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Inclusive
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312A
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Changed the grading scheme on the final exam (compared to the quizzes to deflate the marks). The reviews talking about the unsurprising exam are from before the exams got marked. Also if you miss a weekly quiz for a medical condition, go to the faculty. His "taking it into consideration at the end" is pretty meaningless.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: 312A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I enjoy the class and the discussions. Exam had no surprises.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Interesting. No surprises on exam. Terms and essay question provided in advance.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the worst course that i have ever taken. huge workload with podcasts and readings each week the prof does not ever teach at all, just lead the discussion each lesson.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
this is a history of psych course. had to listen to AT LEAST 3 hours podcast each week sudden additional materials (5 extra pieces of readings) 4 days before the class. exam was tough: gave us 64 terms to prepare and test on 8 on the final. expect us to self learn instead of teaching. off topic discussion everylesson
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Inspires critical thinking. Focuses on the big picture. Supportive.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC312
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took history of psyc. Had to watch 3 hours of useless podcasts every week, and a quiz on them every class (although easy, very unnecessary). What was supposed to be a history class turned into an off topic discussion about social issues - he doesnt even lecture - its all class discussion and students would just say random things to get marks.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No text. Just a huge pile of scholarly articles to read. 5-7 articles every week. Then during lecture, the whole class discusses the article. If you do not read the articles, you won't pass. If you skip, you also won't pass because the exam is all on in class discussion results. If you are a keener, take it. It's interesting.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely interesting style of teaching, actually encourages critical thinking unlike most classes where rote memorization is key. Exams are easy and totally expected, no surprises, we actually prepare the questions ourselves (marking for it however may be a little tough) its a class thats easy to get an average mark in, easy not to fail, hard toA+
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I DID NOT PLAN TO WRITE A COMMENT, BUT I THINK THAT THE LAST COMMENT IS FROM SOMEONE WHO DID NOT DO WELL IN THE CLASS. I AM TAKING 365 NOW AND I AGREE WITH MOST PEOPLE THAT THE CLASS IS DIFFERENT AND FUN. AT FIRST I HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON BUT NOW I AM GETTING INTO THE CLASS AND LEARNING HOW TO READ AND THINK CRITICALLY.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doesn't so much teach as coach . You'll either like this or hate it. Good, up-to-date papers assigned to read, and if nothing else you'll learn to read papers(!) Each class starts with an often ridiculously hard quiz to see if you read the assigned papers. Nitpicky critique assignments you can't do well on without the right style. Exam was fair.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not an easy class to get a good grade in, but Kingstone is AWESOME. I learnt so much and even though it was a 2.5 hour night class, he made it so interesting. Definately take this class if you have interest in cognitive neuroscience.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH365
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I think that the class was just great. There is clearly a method to the "madness" as it got people talking and encouraged free discussion and thought. Overall a very different, stimulating, fair, and creative class. (Plus the Prof. is extremely hot!)
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