Reviews of professor John Belshaw

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
John is a super funny and caring guy. Those saying hes rude, need thicker skin. Hes so smart and full of knowledge and is a hard marker, but gives tons of feedback to make you better. If youre looking for an easy A, this isnt your class. If youre willing to work hard, learn, have some laughs, and actually earn an A, youll love John!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very difficult marker. Gives feedback all the time but doesn't offer much help. Can be very rude!! The entire course is reading... makes history very dull and boring :(

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very difficult marker. Does NOT provide good feedback at all. He is very rude and belittling. Some of his feedback examples are: "no" and "?" Get ready to read.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and uses a free textbook that he wrote which is a bonus! Paired us up in groups to help eachother with homework and connect which was helpful. Helped refine my thesis and was accessible when I had questions with speedy replies.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
John gives interesting lectures and great feedback. He's hilarious and keeps you engaged. Awesome prof

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very difficult grader. He also can come across as condescending and and arrogant. His comments on papers are often rude, irrelevant and uncalled for. Kind of like teasing students for ideas he feels don't fit his sensibilities. Would absolutely never take a course with him as the instructor again. Lacks professionalism and empathy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Liked him right away. Good sense of humor and very knowledgable. Decent amount of assignments but grades fairly and gives good feedback. 5/5 recommend!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Yes, he is indeed a hard marker but he is fair and if you do put in the time you can get good marks. Make sure to thoroughly read his criteria, but know he is understanding. I enjoyed his lectures, he is funny and engaging. You must do your readings. I believe he challenges his students to do the best they can do, I also learnt a lot in his course.