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Blew my frickin mind. He ranted/lectured I loved it and learned everything about everything. Oh yeah and that the only reason I am at school is to get laid, heh.

The best history prof in the department!

A really decent prof. He can be pretty funny,and although I agree that he is trying to please the crowd, I don't think it takes away from his knowledge or clarity.

Somehow, Dr. Wilkinson turned a second-year history option into the most intense academic experience of my life. He's electrifying.

Fantastic prof. Probably one of the best I've had. If you like thinking in the box he isn't the prof for you. If you want to look at things a little differently and take some liberties, I think you will be more than rewarded. Completely changes the way you look at histroy.

Probably the only the prof who encouraged, nay, yelled at me to "THINK!" Most profs indoctrinate you with right wing crap to propell their career. But with Glenn, you could crawl RIGHT out of the U of Calgary poli sci. or philosophy dept. and still get an A.

One of the best profs I have ever had. Real passion for his subject matter, despite how dry it may appear. I cant recommend him strongly enough. Fantastic educator.

Kickass prof. Real nice, helpful, and smart. No complaints at all. Take one of his classes for sure.

WOW! So impressed with how he engaged the class and kept the energy level high. Not one dull moment. Very approachable and super helpful as well. I would highly recommend taking any of his classes. He does go off topic at times but he gets right back into it flawlessly. Uses black board efficiently and replies to e-mails right away.Great experience

lots of complaints about him being left wing here. Yeah hes obviously very opinionated and shows us that, but thats why he was sogreat he was so passionate, never a boring lecture! And if your not left wing, he won't mark you badly or tell you your wrong or anything. He just wants you to think out of the box and think for yourself, whatever that is

Great course, Great Prof. Fabulous Teacher. Asbolutely the best prof I have ever had at university no questions asked. Definetely take a course from him. A+

Glenn was very enthusiastic. It was easy to stay focused because he was so in to the material. 303 covered a lot of information all in regards to "Space" and "Time".The marking was a little tougher than average, with the TA marking the essay worth 40% and the midterm worth 20%. The final was very long, 2 essay questions, 2 long answer and matching

You can tell he loves what he teaches, and that he was dedicated, however i found him annoying. Only makes use of a fraction of the readings he assigns, material is easy enough, but he makes the class more difficult than it has to be.

Good lecturer and very passionate, but can get a little sidetracked. A little confusing as to his requirements and somewhat abstract, but he really cares about how his students do. Didn't make us buy much of a textbook, and provided readings instead.

He is literally in love with his subject matter which makes it more interesting. He is very engaging and is more than willing to let you do what you are intersted in. Very loud and off topic- but in a great way!

Dr. Wilkinson is a wonderful teacher. He is so enthralled with the subject matter that you can't help but be interested. He explains in a ton of detail making it clear. Sometimes he goes on tangents but they are interesting! Attendance is mandatory and the readings do come up in the exams. Very interesting and helpful teacher!

I've had Glenn for 3 courses now, and his classes have been the best part of my UofC experience. Intensely interesting subject matter, very philosophical and is very easy to talk to. Good prof for those with an open mind and a passion for the subject, don't take his classes for a GPA booster though, he'll see right through it.

Wonderful lecturer, absolutely in love with his topics. He makes the class very interesting, however 371 is more philosophy than history. The course load is also significant, 4 textbooks had to be read for the midterm, one long, full text too. Very helpful and the exams aren't too bad, but the reading is crazy for this class, not an easy A or A-

He is really passionate about the topics but he goes off on random tangents all of the time, and it's easy to get confused about what is important material and what are his random tangents. He also never posts on blackboard, so you never know what your grades are. He is also not clear about expectations for exams.

One of my best history classes. Great prof. He has high expectations but he marks fairly. I'd highly recommend this class.

This Proff has been the best in my entire university experience. He is enthusiastic, helpful, and very knowledgeable. He is a generous marker as well- he is not out to get you and rewards you for the knowledge you apply to his exams. He is very helpful with term papers (go to his office hours). Take a class with him- you won't regret it!

Glenn is an incredible professor. His passion and enthusiasm in this class was contagious and inspiring. He has a way of drawing you in and holding your attention like no other. He is very clear on his expectations regarding papers and exams, and he grades fairly. Take this class with him, you won't regret it!

He is an amazing prof, super helpful! always down to talk about whatever. im a math major n i managed a dece mark in this class n it was all essays. Take a class with him! keeps you engaged alll the time. loved his passion. :)

I took his class out of pure interest and was amazed! This is a great course, it draws so many fascinating connections throughout history and he knows how to do it well! He is clear, hugely helpful with exams and papers, and as long as you pay attention and do the readings and apply your knowledge well on the exam then you're set. Great prof!

I thought Dr. Wilkinson did a good job with this course. Yes, it is basically Social Consciousness 101 but I appreciate his reasoning for presenting the course in that manner. Does not use Blackboard at all so don't expect any grades or lecture slides to be posted online. All in all, he was fine: fair with grading and generally easy-going.

Glenn is a great instructor. This is my second class with him, and I have another next winter. He is funny, passionate, and you can tell he really cares about the students. I would recommend his Communications classes to any and all students.

What a great prof! Some of the assigned readings were confusing, but he simplified them and made them interesting to boot. I'm happy to be taking another course with him next semester. Not a tough marker, but do show up to class.

Fantastic prof! This is my second class with him and I absolutely loved it. He's very enthusiastic and jokes around a bit. Not the easiest class but if you put the effort in you'll do fine. If you're actually in university to learn I highly recommend him.

great prof

Great prof. Attending class is a must but you'll want to anyway because he makes the classes fun and the material entertaining. Extremely willing to help and an easy, fair marker. I'll absolutely take another class with him.

Bright, inspiring professor. Was excited to see him 3 days per week at 8AM. You won't regret taking his class; but engage yourself to allow yourself to love his classes much as I did.

Pros: enthusiastic, amazing lecturer. Gets you interested. Cons: doesn't give expectations for assignmentstests, rigorous marker. Overall great guy. Textbook needed for essays, and for a few questions on tests (just not worth reading 100s of pages for). Never got lower than B+ till now. If you value your GPA, strongly don't recommend.

I've taken his classes three times, and I would still go back for more. He's loud. No matter what the time, he will wake you up. He's a great guy, so talk to him. He wants to help you. He loves having discussions, so again, talk to him. He doesn't post notes though, so don't skip.

You will never fall asleep in any of his classes because he talks so loud. However, he only does that because he's excited. Very approachable, funny, and respectful type of professor. Just don't skip class.

Awesome prof, good notes(must attend to get them), knows his stuff and is very enthusiastic in teaching it. Good marker,but the TA wasn't too good. Very approachable, hat quite a few conversations and discussions after class about the material covered and he seems to like it too! Just an all-round great guy and prof! definitely recommend Glenn!

Best History Prof in Alberta. If you want to learn something, have it be interesting and have help when you need, Wilkinson is most exciting lecturer at the UofC. You will need to work, his won't be a sluff class. You'll get out what you put in though.

Wilkinson is such an inspirational professor. Delivers amazing lectures. Your undergraduate degree will be incomplete and not a fulfilling experience if you haven't taken a class with him! He thrives to encourage his students to think beyond the boundaries. Truly an exceptional and rewarding experience. You bet I'll be taking his classes again!

Dr Wilkinson is a funny kinda quirky dude. he's passionate and a great lecturer. however, he does mumbles a bit when he talks, essays we're kinda planned out in a weird way, wasn't always clear what his expectations were but his marking was fair. doesn't post notes so class is mandatory. if you pay attention, take good notes then you'll be fine.

Hands down the best prof I've ever had. I tell everyone how much I loved his courses. It's great because he allows you to think for yourself and encourages you to think outside the box because at the end of the day, it makes marking more fun for him and allows you to prove you know your stuff. He's the best. So clear, and interesting and just great

He is a very passionate lecturer and gets you interested about the history, marks fairly, and gives relatively easy tests, if you study enough it's an easy A. The challenge is the papers.

One question from the textbook so reading isn't too necessary; must attend class since he doesn't post notes; very clear about assignments but you have to be there to hear about them (not formally posted); subjective and objective parts on the exams so play to your strengths; essay wasn't graded before D2L course closed so grade is unknown.

Dr. Wilkinson is amazing. I've taken multiple courses with him and would take more, if offered. His lectures are interesting and well-rounded, his enthusiasm is contagious. He creates an environment in which all individuals are comfortable participating. Approachable, understanding, and always willing to help. Favorite professor in the department!

So Prof. Wilkinson is a nice guy and very passionate, but he is either yelling super loudly during lecture or mumbling to himself. He's definitely not a prof I would take another class with, we were assigned a 6 page paper to write about whether a website was reliable... but his exams are relatively straight forward, but the textbook sucks.

I took this course in Fall 2014 (think it is HTST 201 now) but it was an amazing course. I do not major in history but I love learning about it. Was refreshing to learn about the big picture and a vast number of cultures (from Native American to Polynesian!).

I enjoyed his teaching style. Relevant facts were presented to us in order for us to draw conclusions regarding the development of things through time. It was a relief to be presented info that was interesting and up to us to interpret and piece together. I would attend another class by Glenn as he is a great lecturer.

I loved this prof. So long as you take the initiative to do well in his class, you will be rewarded with a good grade. He's funny and passionate about what he teaches. Biggest recommendation is to take detailed notes from lectures and the textbooks because his tests are very specific.

Best lecturer I've ever had, hands down the best. Keep your head up for the little quiet comments he makes, they are priceless!

REALLY love this class! Reading is assigned, but it isn't necessary, really. The real meat of the grade is in the term paper. Here's the thing - Wilkinson's lectures are truly awesome and engaging! I look forward to this class because of the way that he delivers them (and the little quips he tucks in). If WWI interests you at all - take this class!

Of course you have to read to do well on the tests - this is a history course. His courses are not for you if you don't like to read. As long as you take initiative to do the reading and participate in the lectures, a good grade will follow. Wilkinson is a great prof but expects a lot from his students. You have to put in the work.

Glenn is a cool guy but some of his lectures can be so boring. You need to go to class to succeed. He almost always goes overtime. He gets off topic really easy, doesn't know how to reign in dumb questions quickly. His tests and assignments are fair and marked fairly. Overall, if the material is something you like, hes a good guy to take a class wi

I took this class because I needed it for my major. I like military history so I already thought I would enjoy it, but Wilkinson is now one of my favourite professors I've had. He's easy to talk to if you have questions, and very accessible outside class. His lectures do jump around a bit, but just make sure you pay attention and you'll be fine.

He has completely redone HTST 204 into a great first-year course. Very light reading, so of you like history but don't want to be up all night reading, this is the course for you. Gives amazing lectures, great feedback on assignments and his tests are very well laid out. Doesn't post notes online, and likes to use EVERY second of class time.

One of the best profs at U of C, his lectures are very engaging and mandatory to attend if you want to pass as he doesn't post slides. Text book was not necessary because he uses lecture material to draw from for exam questions. Not the easiest marker, but even as a history major I didn't find the reading outrageous.

Pretty decent guy. Although his lectures sometimes do get messy and he might rant at something for a bit, he still knows his stuff. Assignments were odd, but he is a fair marker as long as you put in the effort! Attendance is mandatory for sure; If you dont go to class, good luck passing

Very nice man, but his lectures can be difficult to keep up with. He doesn't provide much material on d2L so goodluck if you're notes aren't up to speed.

I took this class in my final year to fill my option requirements. I really enjoyed Prof. Wilkinson's enthusiasm for the content, and I think if you make a solid effort you will do well. That being said, for a first year course this was a pretty intimidating class. I'd suggest that first years delay taking this class until second year if possible!

Assignments are hard and kind of weird, tests are also hard and all writtten so you got to know your stuff. He will test you on stuff that is in the textbook but not discussed in class which sucks. Gotta write down everything he says. However, his lectures are awesome and super fun. He is so passionate and engaging. I learned so much in this class.

Have had Dr. Wilkinson a few times now and he is a great prof. His lectures are engaging and he's helpful outside of class to better your writing skills. Tests are fair and mostly pertain to the lecture material. You have to work for an A (which is why I think there are some lower ratings on here), but one of the best profs at U of C.

Typically a hot and cold prof, some of his classes are very energized and others aren't. Doing the readings and going to class is crucial if you expect to do well in his class, especially because he is a hard marker and most of his assignments and tests are written. As long as you show up to class and put in the work, you'll do fine.

Dr. Wilkinson was a super fun prof! He has a really interesting take on WW1 history and his perspective was very refreshing. Although some lectures were a bit dry, he's very enthusiastic and passionate. Some reviews here say that he's a tough grader although I did not find that, I found him to be very fair. You do have to make sure to come to class

Easily one of my favorite history profs at U of C. His lectures were super interesting and his enthusiasm for the material made the class really fun. He was very willing to answer questions too, and he gave a lot of good advice for the assignments in the course. Would definitely recommend.

Dr. Wilkinson is an extremely passionate and energetic researcher and lecturer. He can be a difficult marker, and certainly is unforgiving if you try to fish for higher grades, but no other prof has put so much work into analyzing my papers while attempting to make me better. If you are willing to ask questions and work, you will prosper with him.

Dr. Wilkinson is legend. He is so passionate about history and wants to share that love with everyone. He is engaging and speaks at a comfortable pace with great anecdotes. any course you take with him will be a real treat. he is always willing to help and go the extra mile. exams are fair, and you get the final exam question before hand.

This was one of the best profs I have ever had at university. The lectures are really interesting and really provide an excellent perspective but there are no powerpoints posted. There was very little guidance on the expectations for the papers though but he does provide extensions as and when you need them. Follows the History Students Handbook.

Lots of reading, but the topic is so good (heterotopias and great explorations!). You'll definitely leave this class feeling like you've expanded your worldview. The final paper is an open topic allowing you to study something you LIKE; my best/favourite papers come out of his classes. Dr. Wilkinson is by far one of my favourite profs at UofC.

I really like Dr. Wilkinson. He is a very nice man and he cares about the students that care about the class. That being said-- I had no grades or feedback till well into November so I had no way of knowing how I was doing in his class. He expects everyone to participate and work for their grade. He is a fair professor, but frustrating at times.

I have really enjoyed Dr. Wilkinson's class. The online class is grade by 4 assignments, the first two of which are essays. If you follow the instructions and don't procrastinate, they are a breeze. I would definitely recommend anyone to take this class, history major or not. The course is interesting and the assignments encourage you to learn more

He was pretty willing to help students. Class was interesting, but I think he's having trouble adapting to online teaching, because he was a bit disorganized. Overall I liked it.

I literally don't know a prof who has better lectures. Seriously. His lectures are super fun, engaging, and he plays good music to start every class. Its really clear that he's passionate about teaching and he puts serious effort into doing his job well. 100% recommend.

Wilkinson's rating is artificially low because he dropped the ball for his zoom classes. His rating before that was well over 4.5 (I think). His classes in person are so amazing seriously its a shame the ratings dont reflect that anymore. Zoom was a nightmare for him, but don't go off those reviews now. 100% recommend him.

Prof. Wilkinson is a fantastic teacher, and his lectures are very engaging and interesting. He is really funny and extremely knowledgeable. It was by far my favorite class this semester. However, you have to be prepared to take lots of notes in class and study a lot if you wanna pass the exams. He is a tough marker.

Professor Wilkinson is incredible in-person. Lively, energetic, clearly passionate about the material, and happy to answer questions. However, I'm told he dropped the ball on the online portion of the course, and I'd believe it. If the course is in-person and you're able to come to class, you'll have a very good time.

Dr. Wilkinson is one of the best lecturers I've had in my time at U of C. He keeps students engaged and sometimes even throws in a joke or two that gets the class laughing. Would take again, seems to really care about his students as well.

So passionate about what he teaches, taking his class was a wonderful experience!

Wilkinson is a phenomenal professor. He is incredibly passionate about history and TEACHING history. While reading and attending lectures are not mandatory, it would benefit you if you attend as really interesting thoughts and ideas are presented that might appear on quizzes. By far one of my favourite profs, easily.

Very knowledgeable and interesting lectures, all so very funny .

There is so much reading, two long chapters a week, and then weekly quizzes which are easy but super lecture heavy. 10 quizzes worth 10% of grade then one source analysis a midterm and a final. Straightforward stuff but not the easiest, hes helpful but you have to work for it. He was passionate and I liked the lectures. good prof doesnt post notes.

Finally a professor who knows the REAL truth about Israel, it is a settler-colony backed and funded by the West. So welcoming to see a professor speak up on silenced Palestinian history and voices, as cited by many human rights organizations/UN reports, he is very caring and his lectures are interesting and thought provoking ! A GEM

Wilkinson is one of the best profs I've ever had. His lectures are extremely thought provoking and fair, he says it how it is. He has taught me many values in analyzing history. He truly is meant to TEACH! The weekly quizzes are great and easy. Truly cares about his students and what he teachers. What a pleasure it was to have learnt from him.

Fantastic prof! Very engaged with what he teaches.

Dr. Wilkinson is an incredible lecturer & teacher, encourages thought provoking discussions. Attending lectures, taking notes and reading the textbook are a must, but the content is interesting so it doesn't feel like a burden. Graded on a midterm, paper, weekly quizzes and a final, all very manageable. Will absolutely take another class with him!

Glenn was very entertaining. He was passionate and that made the lectures fun to listen to! Tests were also super easy as long as you read the textbook and pay attention in class.

Dr.Wilkinson is one of the best professors I have had, he truly cares about the success of his students and he rewards students who come to class and read the textbook. He is hilarious, his lectures and funny and he keeps you very entertained throughout! 10/10 would recommend

Glenn is so passionate about history to the point where he can be almost yelling in the material he is teaching, he's fun and engaged. His classes are not easy but the material is presented in ways that help you succeed - along with in depth feedback.

G. Wilkinson is an amazing professor...Lectures are superb, he breaks down and analyses every topic in class, you are allowed to ask as many questions as you want...Would 100% take his course again. Weekly quizzes based on class teachings and chapters of Txtbk...Midterms were super easy, as long as you read and pay attention in class.

Very clear expectations and straight forward tests. Attend class and you will do very well. Glenn is a God, genuinely.

Great professor. Casual, approachable, and knowledgeable! Willing to work with students and give great direction and feedback. Would recommend but prepare to read a lot and write a lot. Final paper was long but definitely worth the challenge.

Lectures are content-heavy and readings are endless but Dr. Wilkinson made this class so fun. He's so engaging that you can't help but pay attention during lectures. Weekly quizzes are easy A's, exams are straightforward, and you get to choose your final paper topic. If you're even remotely interested in military history, take this class.

I can't recommend any class with Dr. Wilkinson enough, he is an incredible lecturer! I enjoyed the films, discussions and research for the final paper (15-20 pages). The paper was challenging and rewarding, based on 10+ films and genre of your choosing. Show up to class, engage with the films, ask questions and you'll do well.

If you like the material that Dr. Wilkinson is teaching, you'll love his class. He is an amazing lecturer, although he didn't post his notes online or make anything available online, so missing classes complicates things if you don't know anyone in the class. Although the textbook was how I covered for missed classes.

Wilkinson is an amazing lecturer, his classes are always engaging. Make sure to not miss class, as no lecture notes are online. I took this class for an options class as I love history, and it was amazing. However, the tests were decently difficult so make sure to study lots. Overall he's a great prof who will never fail to make you laugh.

Dr Wilkinson's classes are interesting, challenging, and rewarding. More than any of the profs in the department he challenges your views and assumptions about history and encourages the spirit of inquiry. Attending lectures, taking notes, reading the textbooks a must, as well as going to office hours for research paper feedback. Great class!

Professor Wilkinson certainly loves history and you can tell through his lectures. He has a lot of character and passion for the subject and he always starts off the class with some good music. He is very understanding and super willing to help when you go to his office hours. Exams are also straightforward and great, 10/10 for sure.

Wilkinson is a great professor if you're willing to put in the work. I have taken 4 of his classes and have found him to have high, yet fair standards for what constitutes an A paper. What makes him great are his lectures, flexible due dates and his approachability outside of class.

*HTST 545 Guerrilla Warfare - Dr. Wilkinson is a fantastic professor. His classes are challenging, engaging and rewarding. Seminar structured with a weekly roundtable where we informally presented our research for our term paper, followed by a discussion of a book/text we read that week. Stay on top of readings and research and you will do well!

Professor Wilkinson's lectures are engaging and informative. Attending class and reading the textbook are key to doing well. unstuck AI was a great study tool alongside the course materials.

I loved Wilkinson, very fun prof with lots of energy and care about the topics he's teaching. Does tend to ramble or go off on tangents, and goes over time for classes often but overall is very engaging. He also gives very good feedback when you ask him questions about assignments. Go to every lecture because he doesn't post slides

Glenn Wilkinson is an amazing orator. He definitely keeps your attention the entire class, and is very passionate about what he teaches. However, for HIST 483 (World War I), 50% of your grade is determined by a 15-20 page research paper. So if you're comfortable with that, the class will be a breeze. Otherwise, pick another class.

I can see why Wilkinson has mixed reviews. Unbelievably engaging and highly in love with his own material, and as such, he is a difficult grader and has a vast amount of content to cover in short time. On the other hand though, he truly believes this is the best period in European history, and he absolutely convinced me by the end of the course.

Wilkinson has passion for his work, especially in this class. Very heavy on in-class participation. While assignments are few, Wilkinson's assignments are generally larger than average for the course level. The best parts of his classes are always the learning, and he teaches concepts very well. He's a tougher grader, but his classes are worth it.

Love Wilkinson, took his 381 class last semester and taking 383 now and he's been my favorite professor by far. Midterm and final are not too difficult if you go to class and pay attention. Super entertaining lectures and very helpful in office hours. 12 page paper for a 300 level class is not as bad as it seems. You do good if you put in the work.

Awesome professor, his classes are very detailed and theres a lot of material covered, however if you focus on two or three topics and able to go into depth, you'll be fine on the mid term and final exam. Be ready to write long papers. He gives good feedback - if ur willing to put in the effort in, you will be fine. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

I took HTST 483 with Dr. Wilkinson Fall 2024. Weekly quiz questions were equally based on tidbits mentioned in lecture, and small points from the textbook. I found Wilkinson to be a fair grader, and he is undeniably a passionate and hilarious prof. Highly recommend! - (Unless you struggle writing 15+ page papers.)

I took HIST483: World War I with Dr. Wilkinson last semester. He is a gifted orator and is extremely passionate about what he teaches. I enjoyed his class, and got a decent mark. He is accessible outside of class. That being said, if you struggle with writing massive research papers (15-20 pages), don't take this class.

My view of Dr. Wilkinson has changed over the years. Yes, he is a brash. Maybe sassy is the right word? When I was a younger student, I was actually afraid of him because he came off as unapproachable. But- by GOD, no prof has pushed me like he has. I respect his honesty, his spirit, and his ability to engage students! This guy wants you to learn.