3.9

Geoffroy Kellow

Political Science - Carleton University

3.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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8

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5

What Students Say

I've had him 3 years in a row on purpose

PSCI3302 - 5.0 rating

This man is a godsend

HUMSA - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

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Predicted Grade

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62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B- (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 6 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
B: 1
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Hilarious (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Accessible outside class (1)
Tough grader (1)
Participation matters (1)
Respected (1)
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Reviews (87)
5.0
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47230
Apr 22, 2002

Extremely funny, full of sarcasm. Awesome lecturer. You don't wanna miss a class

5.0
2.0
47230
Oct 29, 2002

witty, intelligent, mind expanding and looks like Kenneth Brannagh

5.0
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PSCI2300
Mar 19, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSCI2700
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

2.0
3.0
47230
Apr 7, 2003

His lectures are long and rambling. He speaks too quickly for you to take useful notes and it seems that much of what he says is off-topic.

4.0
3.0
47230
May 13, 2003

No Comments

1.0
4.0
47230
Apr 7, 2003

At least he thinks he funny. Slow down buddy, we're trying to take notes here. Very unclear and rambling lectures.

5.0
2.0
PSCI1001
Jun 24, 2003

Maybe he does talk a bit fast, but for those who go to class, he repeats a summary of all the important information within the first five minutes of the following class. As a bonus, his wit makes 3 hours of lecture less painful.

5.0
1.0
POLISCI
Jul 7, 2003

As approachable as the guy next door, with the wit of Chandler on "Friends." Lectures are enjoyable, and students learn so much!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1001
Aug 21, 2003

One of the best profs ever. He's hilarious, and although the class is not always the most interesting, he tries his best to keep students attentions.

4.0
5.0
HUMS
Oct 18, 2003

Hot, funny as hell, he should take a sedative, to SLOW DOWN his lectures. Has a wife already. Sorry guys. He's kind of a dick, but he loves that about himself, so I love it too.

1.0
5.0
POLISCI
Oct 30, 2003

This guy needs a psychiatrist

5.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Feb 3, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Feb 12, 2004

This guy kicks ass. Pretty witty asides during class. Definitely best prof yet.

5.0
1.0
PSCI
Grade: B-
Feb 25, 2004

Funny teacher. Makes boring subject less so, but speaks a little to fast.

4.0
2.0
PSCI1001
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2004

Sometimes he goes a bit quick, but because he clarifies everything and uses kick ass hilarious examples, it's a great class! He's so funny!

4.0
3.0
PSCI
Mar 12, 2004

We know you're reading this Professor...however, great class, helpful TA's (at least mine is) and funny stories.

4.0
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PSCI1001A
Apr 18, 2004

Anyone who can make political thought interesting by making relevant pop culture references is ok in my books. Plus he is one of the funniest people I know.

5.0
1.0
PSCI1001
May 27, 2004

loved his class. he has a great sense of humore..and his examples were awsome. very clear.

5.0
4.0
PSCI1001
Jun 22, 2004

Great lectures, but hard to takes notes from him.

4.0
2.0
PSCI1001
Aug 12, 2004

One of the greatest professors on campus, his lectures sound like he's reading from a book they're so flawless. Lectures are amazing. GET IN HIS CLASS

3.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Jul 15, 2004

Very interesting class, fairly comical, but extremely unhelpful when it came to giving notes, answering calls or e-mails. Good lecture notes otherwise.

5.0
2.0
PSCI1001
Aug 17, 2004

I have never had a professor like this before. Relating political philosophy - plato, aristotle etc to Eminem and 50 cent.. now that takes talent. You'll just get his class... trust me, he's the only one to trust to teach you this crap

5.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Oct 18, 2004

Pure Gold.

3.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Oct 20, 2004

Agreed that he talks fast but all you have to do is ask him to slow down, its not like he's uptight about it. Generally a good speaker, and he gives lots of analogies which make it easier to understand dry political theory. Very witty and his jokes make the class go by. hot too cause he's funny

5.0
5.0
PSI
Oct 22, 2004

He is a good prof. Knowledgeable and throws in humor.

4.0
4.0
PSCI1001A
Oct 20, 2004

This prof is very knowledgeable and has a very dry wit. His humour keeps the class moving and makes the course material more interesting.

5.0
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PSCI2300
Nov 9, 2004

An insanely funny professor, extremely intelligent, very approachable and makes it a pleasure for anyone attending his class.

5.0
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PSCI1001
Nov 10, 2004

Keeps things upbeat and funny. My favourite prof and my favourite class this year.

4.0
4.0
PSCI1001
Nov 24, 2004

Talks fast and uses big words so its hard to take down notes. Funny though, he can relate everything back to beer, parties, things that happen at parties, and even uses dogs. Great Prof.

5.0
2.0
POLISCI
Dec 5, 2004

He talks fast, but he is funny, and can relate anything to beer and music. you will love this class even if you dont like poli sci because he is funny as hell.

4.0
1.0
PSCI1001
Dec 14, 2004

His sense of humour made the lectures much more enjoyable. His points were clear. He speaks quickly, so don't try to write everything. He is only involved marking exams, so marks are based on TA's.

3.0
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2300
Dec 15, 2004

i liked this prof. he's a bit confusing at times, but he is a smart dude, and what he has to say is generally great: good analysis of political theories. he's funny too.. VEYR FUNNY. take his classes.

4.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 16, 2004

Great Prof, and funny. Makes an otherwise dry course entertaining.

4.0
4.0
POLITICS
Dec 26, 2004

He is a smart guy, but hey being smart is his job much like being beautiful is the job of a model. In an emergency don't call this dude he is a nervous wreck. But he is funny and a fast talker, sort of the Dennis Miller of Monday Night Academe. Fun, but that's about it.

4.0
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PSCI1001
Jan 4, 2005

Extremely smart guy, very funny, makes dull course content a bit more exciting.Speaks fast, but is overall a great prof. I'd definitely take another one of his courses!

3.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Jan 5, 2005

funny,make class fun,wow what a biased nice man-CHENEY as a prof!get out of psci if u disagree, u obviously do not listen to his blindly western conservative mainstream undertones:EX:(I quote G.Kellow): "My cards on the table, I am against suicide bombers, and ad-busters is simply antisemitic." OMG!

4.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Feb 28, 2005

I started off the year really liking this prof, he's funny, concise, overall a good lecturer. BEWARE! he is very rooted in liberalism, don't expect an unbiased view of Marx. He argues that you can't separate Marxist thought from practise - Marx leads to Pol Pot, Stalin, Mao. Very disappointing.

4.0
3.0
POLISCI1000
Mar 23, 2005

Prof. Kellow is great, really witty, and to quote him "incredibly clever!"

5.0
1.0
PSCI2300
Mar 31, 2005

He is the man. Engaging, intelligent. Makes you want to be a political theorist by the end of every lecture. Brings the texts alive in lecture. The highlight of my week.

5.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Apr 7, 2005

Great prof. Intelligent, funny, brings life to boring Hobbes. Girls seem to like him very much for one reason or another...:D

5.0
1.0
PSCI1001
Apr 8, 2005

This professor will make you laugh more than any other, I did not expect an introductory Political Science course to be so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this prof!

5.0
2.0
2300
Apr 19, 2005

my second class with with, also took 1001, by far best prof ever, great TA's, very good loking man as was my TA, very funny and very interesting. not tricks with re: to exams and essays. take it...u'll love it

1.0
4.0
PSIC2300
Apr 19, 2005

very much not helpful and arogant.

4.0
2.0
PSCI2300
Jul 1, 2005

Funny, quotable, gorgeous (sigh)... Sometimes I found his lectures brilliant but confusing, but when reading them over for the exam, I was struck with how thoughtful and clear they were. Very smart guy. Enjoyable class!

4.0
2.0
HISTORYOFPOLI
Jul 17, 2005

Yah this guy is straight up the man, if you don't like him its cause you yourself are a cocky ass and you just don't like his opinion. I wish more profs would be like him and not beat around the bushes, tell you their opinion and that way stir more debate. Nobody had the guts to confront him, instead they use internet sites to gripe, cowards!

5.0
5.0
PSCI
Jul 17, 2005

A brilliant man. Represents a new generation at Carleton. His lectures are vivid, insightful, and illuminating. Professors should emulate Kellow. Progessive, yet disturbingly hawkish on "security" and "terrorism" issues, reminds me of Ignatieff in this respect. Overall, a highly valuable member of the polisci faculty.

5.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Jul 23, 2005

He is an incredibly smart man, and does an amazing job introducing you to political philosophy. The assignments and exmam are difficult but fair, and you leave the class with a wealth of information.

5.0
3.0
PSCI10012300
Aug 5, 2005

Great prof, everything is single-source topic driven assignments on the course books. Focuses on specific books rather then the broader topic. Very well planned, interesting a funny lectures (I swear he scripts the whole thing). Take him, not Emberly.

4.0
3.0
POL1001
Aug 15, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
POLS1001
Aug 16, 2005

Professor Kellow really knows his stuff. I learned lots about Hobs, Lock, Spitnosa. He's very smart and funny and not arogant also very cute. Take his cours.

5.0
2.0
PSCI10012300
Grade: B
Aug 29, 2005

Kellow RULES! Hilarious lectures: you want to do the readings just to get his jokes! Insightful, thoughtful, opinionated. I am taking 2300 at 6:30PM just to have him as my prof! I was worried about the content of 1001 but after he taught it, I loved it! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

5.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Oct 17, 2005

Great prof, good man and most hilarious lecturer at Carleton. Make him your prof, you have to take this class as a PSCI major so you might as well make it enjoyable.

2.0
4.0
2300
Oct 21, 2005

Okay there, Kellow worshipers! While they are writing about how much they drool over him, be forewarned - it's not an easy class still! He is also not the most eaily approachable guy. If you ask him to help you out and stuff, even Vanda Bhatia is nicer than him! Take Emberley! The essays in this class are tough and the concepts he asks 4 are vague.

5.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Oct 25, 2005

I dont know how he does it... but somehow he makes political philosophy fun! He really knows his stuff and does an exceptionable job of relaying some complex and not easily evident concepts... do the readings, go to classes and tutorials and you can ignore the comment below! He is awesome!

2.0
4.0
PAPM
Dec 7, 2005

Don't waste your money by taking his class. Run the opposite direction...RUN!!!

4.0
4.0
PSCI2300
Dec 15, 2005

HE makes the class so much fun. I really hate political thought but this proff accually makes me want to go to class.

5.0
1.0
PSCI2300
Jan 2, 2006

I want his baby.

1.0
4.0
PAPM1000
Jan 7, 2006

not a good professor at all

5.0
3.0
PAPM1000
Jan 11, 2006

sooooo funny and very intelligent man, not to mention good looking

4.0
3.0
PSCI2300
Jan 16, 2006

I managed to get an A in this class by taking very DETAILED lecture notes. The stuff isn't easy but he makes sence of it- he'll use a 50 cent or Paris Hilton reference to explain century old political thought. You will laugh your ass off. And yes, he is one sexy dude too...bonus!

2.0
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1000
Mar 16, 2006

Funny, guy but thats about it....

4.0
3.0
PAPM
Mar 27, 2006

pretty damn egotistical. only provides his point of view, but nice to look at and pretty damn funny at times. EASY marker.. straight forward exams. he just likes to hear him self regergitated, so take detailed notes.

4.0
5.0
PSCI2300B
Mar 28, 2006

Give out very low grades, regardless of the quality of student work, but otherwise excellent.

5.0
4.0
PSCI2300
Mar 31, 2006

I was not looking forward to this class at all, its required though so I had to take it. Dr. Kellow has made this my most anticipated class, I actually LOOK FORWARD to listening to him talk for two hours about Dostoevsky or Sophocles. He makes sense out of this stuff and in a humourous and relevant way, Carleton is a fool not to have him on tenure!

1.0
5.0
THEORY
Apr 2, 2006

Didn't cover all material, disorganized, tells odd stories, confuses self in class and students.

5.0
3.0
2300
Apr 21, 2006

Professor Kellow is the best professor at Carleton University. I purposely stayed and took his class because no one else can engage in political theory or philosophy discourse as passionate, interesting, relevant to current affairs and to political science as well as he has! Professor Kellow you'll be greatly missed by all! We love you!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSCI2300
Apr 21, 2006

Professor Kellow is the best prof at Carleton. Period. This guy is hilarious. He has his students cracking up every single class. He somehow found a way to make the course material relevant and approachable, which is no easy task. Carleton is losing a great prof here, and I feel sorry for anyone who missed out on Kellow's class. He will be missed!!

4.0
3.0
2300
May 1, 2006

Easily the most engaging prof of my degree so far. I was not looking forward to the course but Professor Kellow makes the readings relevant and I looked forward to this class every week.

5.0
3.0
PSCI1001
May 7, 2006

Kellow is the love of my life. I am bad at POLISCI and I loved this class. Sure I didn't do very well but I would take it again in a second. The man understand political theory and he understands students. He gets it, he makes the students get it, and they do get it. He is witty and funny and I met the greatest people in TA group. Take his course!

3.0
3.0
PSCI2300
May 10, 2006

The books covered were all interesting and the lectures were quite enlightening. Yes, he's hilarious. He only gave out 4 essays to write for the whole year. Though, I think the short presentations we had to do were silly. Anyhow, he's helpful and approachable. No sweat! Keep up with the readings though.

5.0
1.0
PSCI3302
Jun 29, 2006

I love him. I've had him 3 years in a row on purpose. love of my life :-)

2.0
4.0
PAPM1000
Sep 2, 2006

I really did not like Professor Kellow. I always thought he was speaking above the class. It's almost like he was trying to show off his vocabulary. I was really excited to be in Public Affairs and Policy Management, but because of him, I've left BPAM and Carleton forever! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM AT ALL!!!

3.0
2.0
PSCI2300
Sep 5, 2006

I found that his "insights" were pretty obvious, although he did make a couple of good points a lecture. Sometimes he was disorganized and unprepared. He uses a lot of big words, sometimes incorrectly, which can be confusing. He took certain texts/stories completely out of context, so I had a hard time trusting that what he said was credible.

3.0
3.0
PSCI1001
Sep 22, 2006

Very good, I really enjoyed his humour.

2.0
2.0
PSCI1001
Jan 6, 2007

So condescending. On the first day he told our class that he was looking for originality in essays; this was a lie. Stick to the points in his lectures and you will get amazing marks. My first essay I had a B+ and pulled my mark up to an A by the end (by stealing from lectures). Seems like a bit of a dick and watch for when he says "RAH-ther."

5.0
4.0
PSCI1001
May 24, 2007

He is likely one of the best lecturers at Carleton. They would do well to do whatever they can to get him back on tenure track. Very intelligent but also very clear in making connections between materials and current political situations. However, he has very elaborate opinions formed already and can be condescending to dissent.

5.0
3.0
HUMS3000
Dec 8, 2008

How has no one made any comments on Kellow yet?! This man rocks my world. He's one of the rare professors who is both a genius and a top-notch communicator. Witty, clever, and always up for a debate, Kellow has got to be among the best at Carleton.

5.0
4.0
HUMSA
Jan 15, 2009

Keywords: Hot, funny, articulate, professional. Scarily smart, can be intimidating because he doesn't talk about something unless he KNOWS everything about it. havent been graded yet but hear he's avg hard.

5.0
4.0
HUMS3000
Apr 8, 2009

No Comments

5.0
2.0
HUMSA
Oct 13, 2011

This man is a godsend. He is witty, kind, helpful, engaging and clear. His lectures cover the required texts thoroughly, but he brings them to life with historical and cultural context and lively anecdotes. I deliberately took 3 classes with him. Sign up now!!!

3.0
5.0
HUMS4000
Jul 10, 2012

very intelligent, but also very errogant. Also, english is not my first language and I found it hard to understand some of the complex language he uses. He is very sophisticated and he will reference a lot of authors and events that we haven't covered in class yet, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and just plain stupid.

5.0
3.0
PSCI4008
May 5, 2014

Really interesting class and great professor. I did not find him monotone and enjoyed the lectures. His class is built to help you succeed if you put in the effort.

5.0
3.0
HUMS3000
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kellow is one of the many amazing professors who teach in the College of the Humanities. He somehow made Economics and American history very enjoyable. His jokes are always funny and he is an incredibly intelligent man. He cares for the success of his students and is always willing to talk through concepts and ideas with you. A gem.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
HUMS4000
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

an amazing lecturer but has absolutely no care for students at all. he is funny and his lectures are very interesting and fun, but if you have any questions for him outside of class he will be condescending and tell you you should have googled it (even when he was academic advisor). left the hums program because of him.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
HUMS4000
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

being funny should not make up for what a terrible professor he is outside of class. will tell students with mental illness to "take the class when they feel better" and drop the whole program instead of giving a two-day extension. Will say you should have googled things instead of asking him and then giving the wrong answers. the list goes on.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHIL4005A
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Do (most of) your readings in advance! A lot of fun and brings a lot to the table in terms of political theory.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
B- (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 2
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (3)
Hilarious (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Accessible outside class (1)
Tough grader (1)
Participation matters (1)
Respected (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.15 avg change
Oct
Jul
May
Dec
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSCI2700

5.0

(1)

PSYC1001

5.0

(1)

PSI

5.0

(1)

PSCI10012300

5.0

(2)

POLS1001

5.0

(1)
+24 more courses
Difficulty by Course

HUMS

5.0

PSI

5.0

PSCI2300B

5.0

THEORY

5.0

POLITICS

4.0

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