Reviews of professor Douglas West

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is a tough grader. I went to every lecture and participated and still received below a 70% in participation. Very confusing professor, will change projects without warning even after you have started and completed it. Gives groups members haven't contributed anything or come to class, same grade. NO RUBRIC -- WONT CLARIFY WHAT HE WANTS. AVOID!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Cancelled 4 of our last 6 classes because he had nothing to teach. None of the class was based on scholarly anything but instead all about activism. Had him in another class where every single person got exactly 80% on the three assignments except for the person who challenged him in class discussions. Prepare to be indoctrinated.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Rarely finishes an entire lecture in the allotted time and therefore doesnt even focus on course content. Instead discusses things not related to the course. Very hard to study for midterms when nothing is covered; you teach yourself. Doesnt give feedback on papers, leaves ??? When he doesnt like your work.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Doug West is an amazing prof and a generally intelligent person. He has so much to say about a wide variety of topics and everything is incredibly interesting. His classes, specifically POLI 3250, provide you with tools that you can use in outside of the class. Furthermore, Dr. West is a very understanding person who will help you succeed.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I found him somewhat condescending. Not a favourite.