Kyle is such an awesome instructor. The material can be dry and heavy at times but the analytical tools you develop by being in his class will improve your entire academic career. Make sure to attend every lecture and attend as many office hours as you can. That is the best way to do well in this is course!

If you're looking for a knowledgable, caring, and charismatic professor who does his best to keep lectures relevant and engaging, Kyle is your guy. Prepare for lots of laughs at his witty remarks and meme obsession. While this class was my favourite, it doesn't mean it was easy. The paper, and two exams require an understanding of course concepts.

Kyle is an amazing prof!! He is genuinely enthusiastic about what he is teaching and is extremely educated on the subjects he talks about. Due to the fact it is a 4 credit course there is two appears, but they are laid out nicely and quite easy to understand. The mid term exam was VERY fair, everything was discussed in lecture and was major topics.

Kyle's lectures are super informative and they are important to attend as many questions for tests are from class exercises. He's approachable, friendly, and gives great lectures. He is a fair marker and asks very reasonable questions for tests. I would definitely recommend any of the classes he teaches.

Hands down my favourite class this semester. Kyle made the lectures really fun and communicated the material effectively; I didnt even need to use the text book! Our Ta Gyuzel was also good& kept discussions interesting.I slacked off second term and barely tried but still managed to get an okay mark. This class has made me want to switch my major.

Kyle is a passionate professor who makes his lectures very engaging and relatable. I found that this helped to make the material easier to learn. Despite tutorials being 2 hours, they had a great impact on making sure the material learnt in lecture was understood well. I would recommend this class!

Kyle is an awesome prof! His lectures are really engaging and very clear, but he does tend to go fast. There are no trick questions on his exams, everything is straight forward. Definetly would take his class again.

Kyle has been my favorite prof. of all these 3 years in Sociology. He is very intelligent and knows how to communicate the material in an accessible, fun and exciting manner. The content of the SA 327 was very relevant for any student pursuing an university degree, not only for sociologists. I really look forward to have a class with him again!

Passionate and funny. The class is easy enough but all depends on the T.A you get. My T.A was horrible but still enjoyed prof Willmott

Love Kyle, great instructor great lecturer, super funny and really nice

Kyle was a great prof! He made lectures very interesting and was such a funny guy! The class was based on 2 papers and Midterm and Final. It is important to read the textbook to get good marks on the exams. Fairly an Easy A if you study well and have a good TA!

kyle was awesome, he made his lecture super interesting, although I would suggest really studying hard on concepts for the mid terms!

I really enjoyed Kyle's class. I found him to be very friendly and personable. The course was really interesting and made me think about issues in a different way. He is very passionate and you can see it in his teaching style. Would do another class with him!

Kyle was an awesome prof! His lectures were funny, interactive and informative. He prepared us well for the tests, which I found fair. I was not sure about sociology before taking this course. Kyle has convinced me that it's a great field of study. I would definitely take another course with Kyle.

he's honestly a gem slides are primary source - treat textbook as supplementary reading does test on additional reading - not long / very interesting tries his best to connect with the students through memes hilarious + connects concepts to real life grading scheme is fair - grade depends on the TA eye opening class to society's norms

Kyle is super hilarious and made lectures super fun! His lecture slides were informative and kept my attention the entire time. I would suggest reading all the material he assigns because you will be tested on EVERYTHING. Super fair guidelines on assignments/tests. Although, two hour tutorials were not fun - get ready to speak up.

Kyle is one of the most charismatic and knowledgeable professors in the entire department. He goes above and beyond to help students in class and in his office. Lectures are fun and engaging even when they go on for 4 hours straight. Take any classes he offers, they will all be super interesting

Kyle is one of my favourite professors. He's got a great sense of humour and his lectures are super entertaining. He's very passionate about his discipline and doesn't read off his slides, it's all from his own intelligence which keeps you listening. 2 hour tutorials are eh, but my TA was great so it wasn't that bad. Take any class he teaches!!!

Kyle is an amazing professor. He made my 8 am class worth it, as for SA150: His tests are mostly composed of his lecture slides and specific examples that he uses and discusses within the class, so the lecture is a must. And also his papers are worth more than tests. He's very funny, lenient and accessible out of class. Would 100% recommend

Kyle is such an amazing and hilarious prof. Attendance is not mandatory but it's definitely worth it to sit through a whole lecture with him, he relates class topics to things in the real life and makes it easier to understand (with a good sense of humour). Great semester but didn't have a good time with the TA

Kyle is HILARIOUS! Such an amazing prof who is very personable with students! The marking however was BRUTAL! But that is the TA's fault, very inconsistent and would give zeroes for definitions that are exactly from lecture as she wanted it to fit her view. However Kyle was excellent! No final exam which is a plus

Kyle is the BEST professor at SFU, guaranteed. The thing that makes his lectures so great is that he finds ways to relate course content to everyday life, which makes it interesting. He is a very funny lecturer who LOVES memes. Tests are very fair, with no surprises at all. Two term papers are easy. Easiest A+ have ever earned.

Kyle is a great prof. Explains difficult concepts very well in class. There were 1 or 2 lectures where he tried to push a certain view or was biased but other than that he was great.

Hands down one of my favorite profs at SFU. I originally took this course just for breadth but Kyle made the lectures extremely interesting and you will learn a lot of Sociology from him. Only 2 midterm exams and most of the questions come from lecture examples and Kyle makes sure you remember them because of his excellent teaching style and memes.

Makes you work for it but extremely well organized and have amazing lectures.

I had him at the UofA and he is one of the best lecturers I've ever had. Show up to class cuz even tho he posts his slides, he elaborates and explains info orally that is tested on but is not otherwise available. He doesn't like email and he's a little hard to get ahold of outside of class but either that, You couldn't pick a better prof.

I actually remember what we learned in class. Interesting classes and especially, the discussions are engaging. I have a feeling he reads ratemyprof (with all the memes he show in class)

If you are someone taking Soc 100 as GPA booster, avoid him! I got an A in the course and I am 4th year with 3.9 GPA, I actually think the course is hard! There are too much work for an 100 lvl soc course, tones of reading each week, 1 self 1 group paper, 3 exams with some very tricky questions. Average on 2nd midterm is 66% before grade boost.

I loved Kyle's class. He is really passionate about what he teaches and he's enthusiasm and lame jokes makes the time pass by a lot faster. Other than that, SOC 100 is a pretty easy course. Wouldn't recommend taking his class for credit though because he gets into the nitty gritty with the exams sometimes which might affect your score.

Lectures were amazing, interesting topics and very entertaining. He is very direct, clear with what he is looking for. Very little homework other than readings. Tests are a great format, as long as you understand the concepts clearly you'll do well, no random memorization. Great class, highly recommend

Dr. WIllmott is an amazing professor! Very funny & knowledge guy during lectures & officer hours. But, this class is DIFFICULT. The tests are only composed of WRITTEN QUESTIONS. Tutorials are 2hrs & TA's mark harshly. Tips: Study lecture notes, talk in tutorials, attend lectures, & DO THE READINGS! Only 2 exams, 2 papers, & tutorial participation.

assignments were more difficult but the lectures have memes and are worth it

I started out not liking the class because I didn't understand it, but soon grew to love it as the TA I had was amazing and the professor's lectures were informational and fun to listen to as the professor added some entertainment. Showing up to class is necessary and so are the readings, but worth it as it is straight forward.

Kyle is super funny and knowledgable and his lectures are amazing. The exams are short and long written answers only, but they prepare you well for this if you attend lecture and tutorials. His style of teaching is genuinely hilarious and you'll also learn a lot about sociology and different ways of thinking about the world. Highly recommend!!

Dr. Willmott is absolutely wonderful. His passion for the subject really comes through during his lectures! Super engaging lecturer and great sense of humour, loves making sociology memes. Course is a really great intro to sociology and his TAs are great! Assignments/tests are fair if you go to class and do the readings. Can't recommend enough!

Dr. Willmott is fantastic. Every lecture is fascinating and he seems to really be passionate about the subject matter which makes class even better. His assignments and exams are pretty fair as long as you keep up with the readings and talk to your TA. He's got a great sense of humour and is just an overall cool guy. Can't recommend him enough.

Kyle is a fantastic lecturer, attended every lecture in person just because of how enjoyable his classes were. Kyle explains everything very simply and in an engaging manner. Cannot recommend him enough, also my TA was FANTASTIC, although a bit harsh for marking. overall amazing class, however not an easy A expect B range.

Funny guy, always brought in current events and memes into lectures to keep them entertaining. Class itself is fairly easy: 2 assignments, 2 tests. Explains things clearly and gives you hints about what might be on exams. Tutorials devote lots of time to preparing for assignments, which are also fairly easy.

Dr. Willmott was a fantastic professor. His course is very organized and he makes every lecture super engaging due to his clear passion for the content. TAs are great and tutorials are really helpful for clarifying the sometimes complicated subject matter. Assignments are straight forward and he prepares you well for exams. Overall awesome class!

Kyle was an AMAZING professor! He made me understand the content of SA150 really well!! He incorporates memes and GenZ type of content in the lecture, which I found really fun!! The only con is not Kyle himself, but rather the TAs. Holy- my TA gave my class a C average on our 1st assignment, which was unreasonable. Just pray you get a good TA tbh.

Kyle was a great lecturer. His lectures got boring because sociology is pretty boring but he tried to liven it up with memes and his sense of humour. The issue I had with this class was my TA. If you get Ying Zhang (Winnie) as your TA switch out of that class immediately. The 2 hour tutorial with her, was pointless. She doesn't know how to grade SA

Kyle is a really great prof. Although he comes off a bit intimidating at first, the way he presents material is straightforward and easy to understand. He also keeps the class engaged with memes in his slides and a break during lectures. The number of readings are also very fair where they are easy to understand and are pretty short.

I had them in my first semester of university, and he explained expectations exceptionally well. I learned a lot of skills I can carry on in my time here, so I am very thankful. Also, my TA, Yun Zhang, was incredible

if ur TA is mary berger you won. made everything so easy, idk why ppl say he's rude, he rly is just quiet w/ dry humour. 1 paper, 2 exams & tut participation. exam 1 will be marked hard regardless, avg is always low, so don't worry abt that. read the readings (main ideas), and small definitions bc they will be on the exams. paper was fun.

An awesome prof. All of the reviews here are from SA150 so I just wanted to give perspective as a student of an UD course he teaches. He is passionate about sociology and student success. He can be intimidating, but he means well and is not as rude as he comes across lol. Best class I've ever taken at SFU. Approach him for an insightful convo!

Kyle is great, he speaks in a way that keeps your attention but there is so many words on the slides that it's so hard to follow because it sort of jumps around. For me, this class is horrendously difficult. For the midterms its all writing.

Lectures and tutorials are engaging (I had Sarah who is great), you get a lot of help with the paper, and the tests are fair and straightforward. To do well, you need to make sure you can clearly explain the five main theories and the concepts discussed in lecture, and do all the readings. The tests are heavily based on the readings.

I'm a first-year student and took a third course with him SA325 and ended up with a B+. He is one of the most SUPPORTIVE instructors I've had. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed. I 100% recommend him.

one of the profs I've come across. You'll never regret taking his class as he is extremely supportive.

AMAZING prof:)))))

do not care about the negative rate here as he is an AMAZING prof. These people just did not make the time to approach him I'd say. Otherwise he is very inspirational.

I knew Dr. Willmott personally since I would visit him during his office hours. Dr. Willmott is reliable. Recommended.

Took course in 2022, the reason why I'm majoring in Sociology! Lectures were engaging and entertaining & material wasn't too difficult. Keep up with the readings to succeed. Written assignments were fun. He is direct, but a kind and helpful professor. I encourage everyone to take a Sociology course, especially with Kyle if they have the option! :)

I don't understand the low ratings. His lectures were difficult to follow but reviewing it after class and putting in a decent amount of time to understand the material is also to be expected, especially for a 4 credit course. He's kind and offers extra office hours Do what you will with the 1/5 but don't let them scare u, put in effort and it's ok

Kyle is a prof who is extremely well-versed and passionate about sociology. Yes, his exams are difficult (all written), but they are fully based on lectures and READINGS!! He sometimes uses words nobody understands. He only had a major paper and two exams. Honestly grading is all up to the TA. Overall a good class.

Kyle is very passionate, kind, and funny. His lectures were engaging. Towards the end of his lectures there are usually a few slides with a lot of text, and on an off day he'd move through them quickly, but it generally didn't impede understanding. The exams were long; many students had trouble finishing them. Overall Kyle is a great lecturer:)

Pretty good prof. you will be expected to read a lot to perform well in this course but he makes topics very interesting. He helps answer questions and makes class interesting as well. I would recommend if sociology is something you are interested.

Kyle was a good prof. His lectures were good and the textbook was fairly easy to understand. I didnt really enjoy the material itself (im not a soc major) but he was a good prof. If u have this class as a requirement, Kyle is a good prof to take it with.

As long as you do all the assigned work (read the textbook, participate in tutorials, review lectures), you will succeed. The midterm and final are all written, be prepared for that. Otherwise I love Kyle, he's a silly guy.

Kyle knows what he's talking about & is a great professor overall. Exams were VERY fair & were on topics covered in lecture. Lots of room on exam for partial marks too. Tutorial participation was mandatory but was very useful in learning questions that were on the upcoming exam

Kyle's assigned readings were intimidating at times, but mostly focus on the main arguments, concepts and evidence that each article provides. The exam is written answers and really pushes you to be comfortable with the key arguments, but I think I learned a lot of valuable ideas in this class, and they are going to stick long after I've taken it.