He is a very thoughful individual!

Excellent. He even offered to delay his sabbatical to teach a course for us.

So far so good! Little tough but knows his stuff!!

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Really knows his stuff, but had better become more sociable and politically correct or he's going to get himself in trouble.

Pretty intimidating, but if you can get past that he is a very good teacher. I learned a lot from him. I recommend taking his class, especially 4000 level. You may find him scary, but it's worth it. You will learn in his class.

Don Gamble is a very straightforward person. He WILL tell what he thinks. If you build up a repor with him, you can pass burns back and forth eith him. That's fun :) I really liked him, and I still talk to him if I see him in the halls.

I agree that he is tough, even rude. However, he wants you to see beyond that. He really does want to help his students and gives very freely of his time. Look beyond the surface. Did I mention that you will learn a LOT?

yes, he's tough, and he can be rude...but only if you deserve it! show up to his classes, put the effort in, and ask questions, and you'll be just fine. i learned sooo much in his course, and you can too, but you have to work for it. loved him as a prof.

Cut him some slack. He knows his material very well, and really wants the best for his students. Challenges and motivates you. I can't understand why he is always stuck with first year, because he's much better in 4th yr. Work hard, get rewarded.

Excellent!

Excellent Prof. He is willing to help you if you ask the questions. Be prepared to be embrassed by his sarcastic comments if you do not stay on top of your work. A lot better prof and nicer than you are made to believe. Funny Man!

I remember that class, it was a mine feild of terrible comments, however, I still use some of his more scathing remarks when I am so inclined. Makes you learn thru fear and discourse. It works sure, but Good God, it's stressful.

Wow, I have to say I loved that man, he's so funny the way he just floats around, he's challenging, and he really made me work! Thanks to him I actually understand french now! But careful, his comments can kill but just laugh it off he's harmless!

He is a good prof and he explains things well. He's just not a people person. The couse was not enjoyable for that reason. I wouldn't recommend him as a proff if you do not have a strong french skills.

He pushes you hard by challenging you. He will not spoonfeed you, but make you work. Exactly as a university teacher should. Those looking for easy marks need not apply.

I don't know about 1st year, but 3rd & 4th year courses with him are amazing. Brilliant man, passionate about literature. Very funny, and will do anything he can to help. Expects students to work for their grades and have good grammar. Highly recommended, he's friendly once you get past the sarcasm.

I had this prof, lived to tell about it and did another course with him. Yes, he is hard, sarcastic and will pass tests back in grade order so EVERYONE knows who got the lowest and highest mark BUT he is excellent. Worth the pain.

Loved him--thought he was the best French prof I've had since I started MUN. Extremely funny, made class enjoyable, and taught me more in one semester than I've learned in 10 others!! A little eccentric, but a cool guy!! Get used to his brand of humour, you'll really benefit from his courses.

This man, is halarious. I loved his class so much. I looked forward to it! Some may find him rude, but he's actually just interested in making sure his students reach thier full potential. He makes outlines test very clearly and goes over it. For his class, just make sure to read the few pages he says he is going to be covering in class. Great Man

I can understand how some students can feel intimidated by this prof, but if you make an honest effort and work hard, you'll do fine... He's very helpful and actually very nice, it's only when he calls on you in class and when you get the wrong answer will he be kind of a jerk. Just don't take it personally! His exams are really easy!

I never learned so much in my life has what I learned in one Gamble course. I'm pretty sure he knows everything. If you want to leanr something, don't be a wuss and take Gamble's course.

Gamble is the best prof in this university. He makes you learn the material. He must know everything about french and his test are hard but he prepares you well. He is soooo great :)

At first I was convinced that this man was some sort of devil, but once you get past his unusual sense of humor and (occasional) rude comments, he's actually one of the most helpful and knowledgeable professors I have come across at MUN. He wants you do to well, but he expects you to work hard. Gotta love the Mr. Rogers sweaters.

Smart man, an expert on the grammar of several languages. Most I've learned in 1 course. When you haven't done your homework or make obvious mistakes he won't be too kind but do your homework, work hard, listen to what he has to say and you will easily reap the benefits. Respects those who show respect in his class, no tolerance for laziness! A+

as a first year student, i was afraid of dr.gamble from reading all these ratings but he is probably my favorite prof. he will ask you questions but i find he is very understanding if you don't know the answer. he is HILARIOUS and i would do anything to take another one of his classes!!! great prof, try and get him!

I'd heard some nasty things about Prof. Gamble and was at first apprehensive. However, he has turned out to be a fantastic and effective, if demanding, professor. Highly recommended!

Dr.Gamble is frightening at first. Every class consists of him asking every student in the room the answer to his questions. I've never had a prof like him at mun before! He's really mean sometimes, but he's very smart and he will make sure you understand anything about french before proceeding. If you can ignore his comments...

Good prof. Learned more in his course than in any other french course I have ever taken. Highly recommend him if you will do work and show up to class.

Dr Gamble is great! He has a very dry, sarcastic sense of humor, so people who get offended by him are probably taking him too seriously. He will pick on people to answer questions, but I got a million answers wrong in his class and it was not a big deal at all! If he knows you are trying he will respect you.

I don't understand the amount of negative comments, I assume that most come from people who don't go to class or who don't know the answers to his questions. He is a fair prof, rewards those who go to class and will even help those who don't. He has no time for slackers and that isn't a bad thing! Don't blame the prof for your own shortcomings!

oh my god, this guy is awesome. Not only does he know his stuff and know how to teach it, he's hilarious to boot. He loves languages, grammar and he sincerely wants to form a student-prof bond with you. Go to class and he'll remember you and you'll be rewarded for it. BRING YOUR TEXT, DON'T THINK YOU'LL GET AWAY WITH NOT BUYING IT!

I adored this man so much! I can see why people don't like him but if you come to class, pay attention and do the work you will get good results and learn so much. I learned more from him in this one class then I learned in all of my years of french immersion. Has very dry humor and I am definitley getting him again next semester!

Very knowledgeable, you will definately learn a lot in this class- very much worth your while (and money). At first (and probably later on too) he seems pretty harsh, but you learn to find it kinda funny- just don't take it to heart! He can be a little hard to hear when he mumbles, but his french is great, he has good explaination and is quite fair

Great prof, really knows what he's talking about. You have to learn not to take his jokes seriously. Always late for class and keeps it a few minutes late though. Big on textbook. If you're not interested in French you probably won't enjoy him though.

The bomb!

amazing prof

Really good prof. Still go to him for help with french compositions. Teaches the course in english so that you can actually understand it and he encourages you to ask questions. If he asks you for answers in class, it means that he knows your smart.

At first Dr. Gamble will seem intimidating and condescending. Go to class and keep up with the material. If you can move past his rude remarks, you will learn a great deal. He is very knowledgeable, although he will never remember your name!

I personally thought he was awesome, but I can see how people feel intimidated by him. You have to work (HARD) for your mark, but his teaching is not about what grade you can get but how much you can actually learn (also about yourself). I would pick him for any French course, any given time.

He is very, very intelligent and adores french. However, he is rude, makes very inappropriate comments, and treats you as though you are inferior. If you can put up with all of this and go to class, you will learn a lot. (just remember that's a lot easier said then done)

He is one of the most interesting, intelligent and comical people I think I've every met. First couple of weeks, it feels like you've walked into Dracula's lair, but this becomes rather funny after a while. You can learn a lot from him, and he makes you want to learn even more! Will try to take another one of his classes for sure!

At first he seems really mean and he says rude things, but don't take it personally. He's a really funny guy. He is the best french prof I ever had. He really does care how you do in class and is willing to answer any questions. Just read your textbook and go to class. Don't expect him to remember your name.

Gamble's best kind. I say, if you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen!

Gamble is a great prof. and knows his material thoroughly. If you want to get good at French - this is your course. If you want the language credit or an easy mark - stay away. This course requires ALOT of practice. Gamble is a funny prof, if you show a genuine interest in the material and ask questions he'll make sure you do well. Highly recommend

The first week of classes I thought he was really mean and strict, but he became my favourite prof. He engages the class, and knows everybody's name. I learned so much in this class. He uses english to explain thoroughly which I found very helpful. Gamble is actually very friendly and makes you want to go to class and do well.

This was an amazing course and Gamble was an excellent professor. I heard terrible things before taking the course, but if you were there to work, it paid off. He recognized who was putting the effort in and who wasn't. If you have the chance to take the course and he is the prof, I'd highly recommend it. Never learned so much as I did with him.

Best way to learn French is to take a course with Dr. Gamble. I found him very intimidating at first, but by the end of the semester I loved him. He learns everyone's name, and interacts with everyone in the class. If you study, ask questions and go to class, you should have no problems with Dr. Gamble. By far my favourite prof.

I took a class with Dr. Gamble a few semesters ago and he is a really great prof who is helpful and really cares about his students. I would love to take another class with him in the future.

Really not as bad as everyone says. If you attend class and do the work, you will do fine. He can be intimidating at first, but once you get to know him, you can see that he cares about his students and is passionate about the material. Would take him again