Joe Sokalski - McMaster University

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Joe Sokalski - McMaster University

Professor: Joe Sokalski

Department: Fine Arts

College: McMaster University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: THTRFLM4D03
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sokalski is an absolute gem of a professor. He's easily accessible for students who need extensions, clarification on certain terms or lectures, and is willing to help students with matters outside the course as well. Will keep taking his courses because he's one of my favourite profs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 2FA3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is actually the most inspiring and engaging professor that I've ever had. Even though the lectures are prerecorded during quarantine, you could definitely feel his passion towards the contents of the course. As long as you don't slack, the testing components of this course are fair game.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: 3FF3
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's clearly passionate about what he talks about, and I love how (if classes are in-person) he always posts his lectures online afterward. All-in-all, a good prof, would recommend, but one caveat: I wish he would design his lecture slides better. They're a mess to take notes with.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: 3XX3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a great lecturer and a very nice man.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: THTRF3L03
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of my favourite profs at Mac! His lectures are clear, cohesive, and flow incredibly well. He's open to talking to students during breaks and outside of class, but can sometimes be hard to reach. His midterm and exam are very fair and easy to do well in if you take the time to study. Overall a wonderful prof!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: 3FF3E
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the most incredible profs Ive had the pleasure of learning from! He is so knowledgeable in film history and theory, and he is always so supportive and understanding of extenuating circumstances if you cannot hand in a paper. Essay and midterm are graded very fairly! Sometimes can be a bit difficult to reach, but will always get back to you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: 3FF3E
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An outstanding professor. His level of enthusiasm and knowledge for film is clear for the way he teaches his lectures. The way he presents the material is interesting and engaging. Highly reccomend taking a class of his.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 3F03
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor that I have ever had the pleasure of having. Very genuine, cares about his students, extremely enthusiastic in his teaching methods, and an overall great guy. I have suggested his classes to my friends in other programs because I believe that every student should have the pleasure of taking one of his courses in university.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: DRAMA2M03
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Helpful, genuine, cares about his students, and focuses on student understanding - what more could we ask for?

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: 3XX3
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sokalski is an amazing prof. He is not there to trick you and he's seems really understanding! Unfortunately, i didnt get to chat with him as much as I wanted to cause my class was held at night and conflicting to attend at times. Overall great prof!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: THTRFLM3FF3
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students and if you cant hand in something on time (not cuz you procrastinated) hes super understanding and supportive. His lectures can get a little heavy but he knows this and can give help on assignments and exams to direct you how and where to study afterward. If you pay attention and give him attention hell return the favour

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 3FF3E
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:

One of the best profs out there hands down. Need to meet outside of class? He's available. Need feed back on essays or non-class related projects? He's got your back. Having troubles getting stuff in on time? Super understanding. Need an good paced lecture? He's go it. Honestly I owe a lot to this guy just for being so amazing. 100/10

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: 2FA3
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course is quite difficult and the midterm is shockily difficult. I would recommend reading the textbook (which i did and still found it hard) and watch the films and know them inside out.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: 3FF3E
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sokalski's a nice guy. He knows his stuff and his lectures are like reading a Tolkien novel: lots of detail (sometimes too much), a little boring, but overall he takes you on a great journey. Unlike terrible profs like Hladki, Sokalski doesn't force his own subjective views on you. He is straightforward and historically knowledgeable.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 2FA3
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:

Joe Sokalski is a very passionate professor; he loves what he teaches and it shows in his enthusiasm and charisma. I can say that he changed my way of thinking in regards to film and art in general. A nice guy; approachable and soft spoken.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: THTRFLM4D03
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: Mandatory

Comment:

I took every class offered by Dr. Sokalski. My notes are crystal clear because of how linear and organized he lectures. Extremely interesting classes. Some of the movies we watched still come up in every day conversation. Very supportive if you need help. I wish I could take more classes with him, but I ran out!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: THTR2CP3
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 prof! Helpful and so knowledgable! Just make sure you watch all films and read the assigned readings from the text!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: THF4D03
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:

Extremely knowledgable in all areas of film and theatre. If you take his class more than once you realize that everything he says is useful and will be used on the exam. Study lecture notes and you're golden. He doesn't talk in circles, he's straightforward. Problem with a deadline? He's very lenient and will help you out. Best Prof EVER

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: THTRF3L03
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:

To this end lol

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: THFLM1BO3
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:

A+ James Mason impression!

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