I have Known so many teachers and a few masters. Theacher David Reddall is among the masters. I would like to have the opportunity to learn more from him in English 102.

He gave me a F even though i hand in all my assignment and try really hard in his class.

Scattered at first but put things together nicely. Wild vocab and has the ability to make weird ideas seem fun. Told us today that it is not enough to think a work of literature sucks--we need to be able to explain WHY we think so, and that's when real thinking starts.

Although dave sometimes has difficult being one time, he is a genius of a man. Will use more words you have never heard of than you can count. Good Teacher as long as you speak up. Good class to raise the GPA. Ask Dave about "baring the device" on the LRT.

He's hilarious and very helpful. Sometimes takes longer to grade papers than he should but always makes lots of comments and is happy to help.

He's funny and helpful.

I like David. He really does try to have us all do well. His language is a little difficult at times, but just ask him when you don't understand. If nothing else this class will broaden your vocabulary. Knows his stuff, and will let you revise papers to up your mark.

Brilliant scholar- amazing- does not like absenteeism, disrespect, lack of participation. TRUTH- He does dock synonym choice-which made me a little mad, but returns assigns VERY promptly, offers revision & is VERY organized. NOT slacker friendly. I GUARANTEE you will get the grade you deserve/earn. I am disappointed by the misleading comments here.

Dr. Reddall is a genius. He is a scholar without a doubt. Simply the best English professor/instructor/teacher I have ever had. He marks essays easy and he gives valuable comments to you. Attend all of his classes; respect his lectures; be interactive in his discussions and you will be able to get your grade that you deserve.

He's got a wild vocab and doesn't like idiots. If you want help, you can get it, and it makes a real difference. Seems scary but really wants you to kick ass.

Reddall put up with a lot of silly behavior from disrespectful people and still gave interesting, funny lectures. He doesn't like giggly fools--if you are one, avoid him. If you like to think, he's the man.

His nickname is "Disco". This is the most important fact you need to know about him.

"Disco", as his friends and favourite students call him, uses lots of big words. But he is funny. I recommend the class. Make sure you do the reading though. And call him "Disco" to get on his good side.

The greatest prof at GMac. An honour & privilege to be in any of his classes. Eloquent, hilarious, brilliant--a master of his craft. Provides excellent notes. Covers everything he tests you on. Don't act like an imbecile or say "like" constantly. Expects material to be read, exams to be studied for, & time & effort on papers. David is the bomb.

I am dissapointed because a lot of the comments on this site are misleading! If you want to think, Reddall will make you think! He is the most brilliant professor that I've ever had, and it's an honour to be in his class. If you are a lazy slacker and think you can just float through this course, stay away! This is a warning to ya!

One of the best profs I've met. He is very helpful and funny. However, he is very strict regarding attendance, participation, and reading the required text. He's vast use of vocabulary, however, is kinda hard to comprehend. But the way he marks is fair = 50/50 form and content. Got an A in his class so I think he is very good :)

David is brilliant, and as long as you are committed to learning you will be fine. Do your readings, add to the discussions and do your part to keep the Socratic method alive. Always willing to help and is incredibly fair on marking.

Hilarious! Never a boring class with this guy!

I had Mr. Reddall (sorry, Dr. Reddall) as a Prof four years ago and was reading this just for fun. All I have to say is that he was a great Prof, and didn't mind being teased about his vocab. For all of the people on here that say they could not understand him, I can only suggest they get a dictionary.

An absolutely brilliant professor, one of my favorites at Grant Macewan. He has a large vocabulary, and he will call you out if you speak without thinking about what you're saying. Overall though a nice, extremely funny individual.

What can I say...Dave is awesome...intelligent...a little wordy but its English...deal with it! I hated english in high school but loved Dave's class...he's not for the weak of heart as he'll call you out if you say something stupid...but he will respect you for the effort

It's true, he called people out for not reading and I loved it! He wanted you to learn and talk in class and that made the class better, not worse!

I had the pleasure of being in David's class at the U of L. One of the few profs I have ever had that left a lasting impression. His passion for the material becomes quite obvious. If you participate and complete assigned readings you will leave the course an enlightened individual with a greater sense of perspective on the world. He is very fair.

Basically, if you have a knack for writing, Dave's your guy. Success in this class requires pretty good attendance, constant use of the texts, and a genuine interest in literature. Without the above, he will be your worst nightmare.

If you read and think, you'll have fun; if you don't, he'll make you feel silly.

He has a very Esoteric style of teaching. Uses language that's sometimes hard to grasp. He has a one tract way of teaching, and will not deviate from this. He comes off as extremely pretensious, and only considers Adhoc mocking, harsh mocking. He's not above belittling and laughing at an idea expressed in class, yet wants people to speak up.

The voracious wit and unique verbosity of Hitchens is present in Dr. Reddall; combined with an apathetic, contemptuously cynical outlook towards socio-political implementations similar to that of Wells. Make this a course worth taking with a prof well worth the price of admission.

Dr. Reddall is an amazingly intelligent man with a passion for his subject. He can be hard to take if you don't do the work or the reading, because he has little patience for fools, but he encourages lively discussion; his class can be really awesome if everyone's intelligent and interested. Don't go into his class expecting an easy mark.

Passionate, engaging, inspired & brilliant; a world-class pedagogue; ranks with the likes of Harvard’s Sandel. His professionalism, raw & fierce talent, dedication, enthusiasm, humour, empathy & sincerity elevate the status of our university & the quality of our parchments. Beware, those who don motley, for the Dr shall not suffer fools lightly.

Dr. Reddall's vocabulary is intimidating, but it challenges you to think more critically about the words you choose to use. I enjoyed taking his class and plan to sign up for more! Take Professor Redall's class if you want to learn.

He wants you to succeed but is not willing to carry you. Read the textbook, know your stuff, and don't be afraid do to speak in class. He can come across as rude but this is because many students have no desire to actually think critically. Work hard in his course and you will get a good mark. Period.

Good teacher but he likes to show his superiority by using large words ALL the time. He's willing to help you, and he isn't a jerk when he's grading although, he doesn't like punctuation errors. WHOOPS! He also talks about the purple onion a lot, it's closed now so I'm sure he's devastated. Never saw him without an energy drink or coffee in hand.

Dr. Reddall is very intelligent and really cares about his students. His only flaw is that he actually expects students to do their work and think critically about the text.

I had him at the U of L. David cares about his students and he actually has some pretty great outlooks on education. I will admit he does appear to speak and act outlandish sometimes, but this is insignificant compared to the valuable knowledge he has. I actually admire David's level of education and I consider my self fortunate to have known him.

Since taking his Writing 1000 course I have received very high parks on my assignments. He is a walking thesaurus and can scare student by his knowledge of the English language. If you are using Giltrow for a textbook, really absorb the information, you will be amazed at how your writing will improve. He can be a hard marker, so work hard!

Rad teacher if you're willing and able to take notes and expand on them in your own time. Went to his office hours every week to get clarity on the course load and he was always super willing to help me out. If you plan on continuing in ENGL, I'd recommend him. He didn't use blackboard so be prepared if that's a necessary learning tool for you.

I like Dr Reddall's teaching style. I love his vocabulary (He could probably talk the birds down from the sky,) and the way he always asks us thousands of questions, to get us think. He never dumbs things down, and I am glad. I wish my classmates would answer his questions more often though-resounding silence hurts the ears after a while.

If you don't like being singled out for either good or bad reasons, don't take his class. He's very funny but pompous sounding, however if you participate in class and read the assigned readings, you will do perfectly fine. He's easy to talk to outside of class as well and gives very helpful feedback and is also willing to help students improve.

After reading reviews on his teaching style I was daunted. It is true that he does have an extensive vocabulary, but if you pay attention you will be able to understand. He doesn't mind if students record his lectures and is willing to help if you ask for it. He is surprisingly funny. Overall, I felt I learned and improved more by taking his class.

It looks as though Dr. Reddall has been somewhat misrepresented here. He does have an extensive vocabulary; there is no debating it. I also agree that perhaps a first year mandatory English course is beneath him. However, if you show up to the class and do the readings assigned, and pay attention you should receive an admirable grade.

At first, David was intimidating because he is really intelligent and I suck at English. He really cares about his students and if you show that you care by showing up to class he will mark you easy. Participation and doing the readings is a must. Always ask him for clarification if you need it, he'll be happy to answer.

David is one of the best English teachers I have ever had! He makes each class discussion very interesting and entertaining. Reading the essays for class is essential for success (he picks on you in front of everyone otherwise). He is a very fair grader, and more than willing to give students a second chance.

David is a great professor. His lectures are completely based upon the required readings; which are essays from the required text for the class, and a novel analysis at the end of the semester. I am so thankful that I decided to take his class. I will be taking many more in the future.

Great class. He hates it when the class isn't participating in discussion. Never skip class. Always do the readings and have some notes about your thoughts. I took this class while only taking one other class. So I had plenty of time to put a lot of work in, if you don't have that time switch to a different class, seriously.

He is just fabulous! I look forward to his class every week! Could listen to him talk all day.

You are expected to put in the work for your grade, but if you participate in class and do the work you'll do well. He encouraged asking questions in class and was willing to give students an opportunity to improve. I went to see him during his office hours several times and he was always happy to help. Read your syllabus for dates!

He is a very intelligent man with an enhanced vocabulary. It's very intimidating at first but you get used to it. Reading the readings he assigns is really important and 10% of your mark goes towards attendance and participation in discussions. He's willing to answer questions and stay a little later after class to talk with you.

Very glad I took Reddall's class. He tries to make you think for yourself and uses very colorful language.

Great class and great prof. His vocabulary may go over your head but if you're paying attention you'll find he's actually quite funny. do your readings and you'll do great!

Pick a different prof if you're not a strong writer, this class will be challenging and he's a really tough marker. He can be pretty intimidating and his lecture style takes some acclimating. His handwriting is illegible. He's witty and sarcastic, but he's very polite and accommodating if you approach him for clarification or discussion.

Initially intimidating but great guy, excellent prof. Very intelligent (obvious in the language he uses) but you get used to it as you listen. Really likes participation & class discussion but if you read the materials & follow instruction you should do well. Not the class you want to skip (attendance mandatory) but lectures are very intriguing.

intelligent and passionate about the subject, extensive vocabulary, cracks a joke here and there. participation in class discussions is encouraged, however it can be intimidating to speak up in class as he can be quite condescending. seemed like his patience for dealing with confusion wore thin near the end of the term.

If you pay attention in class and do at least some of the assigned reading, you should be fine

Most inspiring teacher I have encountered. Interactive and rich lectures are to be expected, so I encourage any future students to keep up with the readings and assignments so that you get the most out of his classes. He is a wealth of knowledge that brings light into the darkest corners of confusion of an english course.

Reddall is a mixed bag for sure. He uses the Socratic method which includes mandatory input from the students. So get ready to answer questions about the readings and defend your opinions of it (make sure you are not Conservative or remotely Religious he will chastise you). He is very cold and speaks in a highfalutin way which is very intimidating.

Dr Reddall is a wonderful professor (and funny)! He can be intimidating in his vocabulary but the students just need to ask questions and participate if there is anything that is unclear, and he is available for office hours as well. This was one of my favorite classes by far.

A very good and smart teacher. Some of his singling out of students can sometimes leave them intimidated or otherwise "sad". If you at the very least go to class you will learn lots from this prof. His English class is the only one I have ever learnt anything in.

He's a weird, funny genius.

The other reviewers says he's intimidating or he's choice of words are difficult to understand, and frankly they've most likely haven't graduated from elementary school. He actually asks questions in class, because he actually cares. Yes, he talks like he's a character straight from an overly verbose novel, but hey, welcome to university; learn.

He challenged me and made me a better writer.

Dr. Reddall is a real gem. Though his intellect may scare some people, he is a university professor and takes his role as a propagator of knowledge, very seriously. If you're easily offended and can't handle actually putting in some effort with your studies, you probably shouldn't be taking his class. Hell, you probably shouldn't be attending Uni.

David is the Gordan Ramsey of Introduction to Literature. The man is brilliant... He knows his stuff, but he can come off a bit intense at times. If you actually want an engaging class, David is the man for you. If you are easily intimidated or have bad anxiety I do not reccomend.

I survived and I'm okay :) His way of explaining the readings makes them more appealing. I've always struggled with papers. He will make you a better learner. He can come on strong and I was intimidated, but I liked being a part of it. He means well and is passionate about student learning. He's actually kind underneath it all. And gives his time.

He's tough but funny and makes you think.

If you like reading you'll like his class.

He wants you to read and can tell if you don't. If you do, the papers are easy to write and the exams aren't scary. He made me laugh a lot in class.

Dr. Reddall is helpful and encouraging, one of my favourite classes so far. He is funny, intelligent and, passionate about literature. Come to class having read the material. Be sure to participate in the discussions. Take his courses; what you learn will be worth the effort. His enthusiasm for literature is infectious.

If you have to take a non-STEM course and force yourself to read something to do with liberal culture it might as well be with a cultivated racounteur like Reddall. Knowledgeable, refined.

He seemed weird at first but grew on me.

Dr. Reddall is one of the best teachers I've ever had! He teaches using the Socratic method, so he will ask questions and challenge you. As long as you complete the reading assignments and participate in class, you will do well. I found him to be very passionate, and he was always more than willing to help me with assignments (or just to chat).

It's important to do readings, attend class, and participate, but it isn't difficult. I'm a shy person but I tried to say at least one thing every class and he appreciated the effort. A fair amount of readings and the discussion during lecture will be on exams. Creates clear essay guidelines. He's very helpful if you visit during office hours.

This guy may be intimidating at first, but if you find yourself getting mad in his class I seriously suggest you reconsider your methods. You can learn a lot from Dr. REDALLL. He certainly seems to have read it all. Respect him and he will respect you. He loves long sentences and big words, (artful speaker) so eat before class, you'll need it.

David can be intimidating and often a bit rude. Very intelligent, blunt, uses big words. Entertaining in a dry, sarcastic way. Expects you to keep up with the readings and participate - if you do, he won't have a problem with you! Learned tons and really enjoyed the class. Made me a better writer. Avoid if you're shy, but if not - take his class!

Guy gets a bad rep b/c he's blunt/sarcastic and easily frustrated with people who don't do the readings or speak in class (he asks a LOT of questions - just answer once in a while for participation marks). Be prepared for class and you'll do fine. Dude's funny and expanded my vocabulary. Good if you want a not boring English course.

Experience his majestic lectures and you would be a fortunate pupil. Enhance your ability explain your thoughts with care and attention, these skills will help you in classes to come. So think about your future. He wants the best for you. It's just too bad he -doesn't- use a taser, if he did, he'd do it with the utmost care. Do the readings.

He has a very interesting lecture. Be sure that you read the assigned text. If you are actually listening to what is discussed in class you will do fine.

Possibly the best english professor I've had at MacEwan. Very philosophical. Some students have a hard time getting used to his bluntness and very strange yet articulate style of speaking, but if you do the readings then you don't have to fear him one bit. Since he uses question & answer for his lectures, always make sure you have read the material

Although Dr Reddall has the reputation of being rude or mean to students, if you are respectful to him, this will not be an issue. He is lecture heavy, but will go over the more important notes in multiple classes. Do the readings ahead of time, and make sure to specify questions on the assignments.

David is quite likely the hardest grader I've had in a 100 level class. He's not for everyone. He's incredibly passionate about the material. He's clearly poured a lot of research into literary history and study. If you're carefully reading and showing up he's quite patient. His class gave me the rare jolt of discovery one yearns for when learning.

Honestly, I was slightly terrified going into this course with him after reading all of the feedback about him. However, all he wants from you is to make an active effort- stay off your phone, and contribute to discussions. He's clearly incredibly intelligent and will teach you a lot if you put in the effort.

I think most of these comments are coming from students who thought that 100 level courses should be a coast through. Reddall is an amazing teacher, he is intelligent, and has interesting material he uses to supplement lectures. I learned a lot from him. Show up, engage, do the work - Be respectful and youll be just fine. He will call out your bs.

David is passionate and erudite, extremely knowledgeable about literature and the academic writing process. His respect is earned through form and effort. He does not care about how good you think your writing is, he cares about how good your writing actually is. If you want to actually improve your writing, at any level, David is your man.

Great professor if you can look past his intimidating presence when he is asking questions. I'm the typical science student that is taking the course because I have to. He is actually hilarious but his humor can go beyond what we are used to so it can come off as him just being dry or cynical. Try your best to be engaged and you will do great!

I have taken three classes under Dr. Reddall's tutelage and will take more if given the opportunity. In a year of online schooling amidst a global pandemic, He proved to me that he cares about his students and goes out of his way to assist them, should they seek his help. I haven't had another professor that puts in the effort that he does.

His lectures really inspired me and made the classroom experience worth coming to class. It was the only class in my five-class day that wasn't boring.

I struggled in Comp Lit and with online schooling in general. However, I found Dr. Reddall to be one of those professors that went above and beyond in providing me with any additional help I needed and was always quick to respond to emails.

Dr. Reddall is a great professor, despite all of the subjective negative reviews. If you show that you care about the class & its content then you will succeed. Office hours are especially helpful, even if you just discuss a topic. He is quite amusing yet interesting when he gives examples to further your understanding of the content.

The first two classes, I'll admit, I was intimidated. He has a very blunt way of saying things, but in all reality, just wants to try and make his students think and engage in the material. He has a true passion for what he does and has no qualms about going over what has already been taught to further reinforce it. I recommend him to everyone!

I shall not tell a lie D-Red is a guy Who walks up and down the isle Outputs a thousand words a mile Relates all of his content to ontology His board requires cryptology Just keep in mind He can be kind And on occasion funny. I think you'll find He'll lose his mind If you say class is for money

My favorite class, he is very funny and is passionate about teaching, and also really wholesome. A lot of people said he was rude, but I have only ever seen him be kind to students. He is also extremely helpful outside of class if you need help

Professor Reddall is a very intelligent man, and he knows his material very well. His lectures are very informative, and he just expects students to participate and do what is asked, to succeed in the course. He is very kind and helpful outside of class and will email back in a very reasonable time period. He is also very funny!!

He is a really nice prof once you get to know him. Just make sure to study and actually do your work and you will do fine.

Really fun and nice, seems like only the students who don't like doing their work give him poor reviews. I hate reading but he makes it so interesting and he is very accommodating and helpful for assignments! One of my favorite classes!

this is a great class to take with him, just pay attention and you'll be fine! he is also very helpful and understanding

His lectures are Socratic and very engaging. He is very enthusiastic and is usually willing to help if you are confused about an assignment.

Fantastic Prof, was super nice and is willing to help tons after class. I have realized there is not a perfect prof so my advice is do your readings, ask questions and try to go to office hours if lost, submit your stuff on time and you will do well.

David definitely does not give a great first impression, but if you attend class having read the readings and participate in a couple of discussions, you'll be fine. I will say that the readings can be super long, but that's a given as it is a literature class. He is sassy, so prepare for that, but he is a great prof nevertheless.

I took Dave's class in 2022 fall and his class was my favourite so far, he talks, he will make you think. In my opinion, the negative reviews are from people who arent at school to learn, they just want grades. If you want to learn and you can talk in class like a normal person you will have a fun time in his class. Not for quiet people.

Please do the readings and listen to the lectures since he goes over the important parts and breaks down everything. This is done through Socratic method but he also is not rude to you if you are afraid to talk

David is a fascinating teacher who uses the Socratic method of teaching. This comes from somebody whose first language isn't English, and I could understand most of his lectures. You have to be prepared to go to class after reading the readings for that day, but if you follow along, engage, and ask questions, you'll do fine. Also no final.

As long as you do the readings and participate in class, you should do fine. he does the socratic method meaning he expects you to do the reading so that we can discuss it in class. He does have writing that's hard to read, but just ask him. He gets annoyed if you ask your neighbour what he wrote.

Courage is like a muscle, you only strengthen it by using it. You will need a bit of courage for this class but it will change your whole look on life if you'll let it. Don't be afraid of him - he's a bit scary but he only wants you to think. He will challenge your ideas and they need challenging. Be brave, you'll love this professor and this class

If you're looking for the path of least resistance, pick a different prof. If you want to rise to the occasion, learn about world literature, and grow as a person, take this class. If you keep up with the readings, attend lectures, and at least occasionally contribute to class discussions, you will have a great time.

If you aren't a fan of the socratic method this class may not be for you, but he managed to change my mind on it. He is very engaging with the course material although occassionally comes across as dismissive. Overall I believe this course strengthed my writing ability, he provides thorough feedback in an impressivly timly manner.

David is such an inspirational professor who is truly passionate about what he does. The class is so easy, he made me love with writing, i asked him for help so he taught me how to write essays, helping me through the rest of my university. He gets a bad rap from teenagers freshly out of high school who have been babied for their entire education.