Linda is a really good prof. Funny as all hell but the course itself is a lot of work. Names and dates and hundreds of Scottish and English Kings and Queens. Memorize all of them and you'll be fine. Pretty fair prof too.

Terrific professor- provided notes online and the textbook was really good (easy to read). Lectures were often quite funny and she was incredibly friendly outside of class.

Dr. Kerr is about the raddest teacher that I have ever had in my University career. I took her Scottish History class and looked forward to it every week. She was fun and told us alot about her sex life! Yeeeessssss! Can't wait to have her in HIST 460! I recommend her highly.

Linda Kerr is by far the funnest and must lively teacher i have ever had the pleauser to be thought by. I have her in a 3 hour night class, and she is most definataly the only reason i dont hate it...in fact i look forward to her class all week. Shes AWSOME!!!

Best teacher ever, shes so funny and her class is never dull. Very clear with what she wants. Although the paper is a dozey :S. Highly recommended.

Linda is the most interesting history instructor I've ever had (or heard of)! She relates very well to the students and makes learning history very fun. Her tests are not easy and she is not an easy marker, but she very much cares about her students.

so funny.

Absolutely fabulous! The only History Prof that has EVER made learning History enjoyable! It is a joy to sit in her class...even on a Friday, when we all wish to be somewhere else! She is funny and very helpful if you ASK! Posted class notes are a plus and easy to follow if you attend class! DUH!

Dr. Kerr is funny, and interesting. She genuinely loves Canadian history, and knows so much about turn of the century Canada. She will help with resources on your paper, and takes a sincere interest in what you write about. Finally, she doesn't take school too seriously, and poor marks are accompanied by a reminder that you have time to change.

had her for can hist 261 also. HILARIOUS. would take any one of her classes again. she teaches like she's tellign you a story...so if you just pass the story on a couple of times, you almost have no need to study because you remember it so damn well. i really love this style. the assignments were a bit ridiculous, but i guess i got my $ worth.

Best History Professor in the University. Its hard to get a really good mark in her class and it is hard to get a bad mark in her class. She is so damn funny so time passes by well. Get her. Wicked.

One of the top 5 profs i've ever had. I really, really loved class with Linda. She also kicked my writing up to a whole new level. If I was to do a masters she would be one of the two I would like to do it under. If you get a chance, take at least one class from her.

This woman, if not teaching, would most definately be on comedy central. Her interesting accounts of Scottish History in the lovely scottish accent along with her hilarious antics makes this one of the best, well actually the best lecture i have been in. You just want to stay and listen to her talk.

She's funny and keeps everyone interested. You need her lecture notes but can get them online. Textbook was useless - didn't use it at all and it doesn't correspond to lectures or tests!

Linda's class is awesome. She's funny and makes the class interesting to be a part of. She's very helpful, and knows her material very well. I'd pursue more classes in this field if there were a few. The paper was a bit in excess, being 10 pages, but other than that, a very fair, well rounded class. I'd recommend this prof and teacher to anyone.

awesome prof! used small jokes to keep students interested. but careful about joking on midterms if she's not the one that marks it (as her TA won't get the joke). overall great tho!

She is a little crazy but in a good way. You might learn a lot about Scottish history but you will learn lots. Actually entertaining but you'll find yourself saying, "WHAT" a lot trying to figure out where the rant began.

Her class was very enjoyable and definitely kept me awake on those early mornings. She talks about alot of random stuff but it helps you remember the material. I definitely reccomend this prof to anyone who needs to take a history course.

Her lectures are done in a narrative format which make the material just sink right into you. Notes are provided AS SUPPLEMENTS online so you can print them and listen along as she lectures instead of just writing frantically. She definately knows her stuff and works in humor whenever she can. Highly recommended.

I thought she was funny. It was a great class. I totally recommend her for any history course. Her tests are easy, she gave me a mark for a joke. Don't buy the book - total waste of money. All the notes are online, though you will have to attend class to understand them.

Great class and lots of fun! Fairly easy tests and she was just a hoot! The details she provided from her own experiences made the material interesting and fun. I would definitely take another class with her. Her sense of humour is awesome!!! Textbook was crap and I never touched it once and still managed to get an A.

Funny lady, very knowledgeable, I got a B+ in the class only due to the fact that I really bit it hard on the midterm, research essay was a little overwhelming but managed to get an A on it, book was useless. Online notes were great supplementary info if you missed a class but her "oral notes" were where the exam material came from. Good proff.

very cool - makes it fun

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This woman is absolutely hilarious. Made the material comical which is quite a feat when you're dealing with pre-confed canada. I would take another one of her classes in a heartbeat.

Very good teacher, very funny. Was available whenever you had questions. TA for the class was a moron, but was willing to overrule his marks, and was fair. Definatley take another class from her, the best prof i've had so far in University.

She talks about sex almost every class and it's so hilarious. Her notes are great. Definately not a class you get bored in.

Going to class was always entertaining. She loves to teach and it is defianately evident. She is very funny. He exams are fair and her essay assignments are doable. I would definately recommend her for any history class even though i only took history 260. I might look into see what other classes she is teaching.

She is definately funny and its worth while going to class. Tests are not too bad if you take good notes. The essays are not too hard and she is willing to help out.

Her exams are looonnng answer, all pertaining to her lecture notes. She is funny but her lectures are extremely disorganized, and the way she presents her material is a little unchronological. She is an economic historian who specialized in the fur trade. If you want to do well, focus on economics, trade and First Nations information.

Extremely funny and informative. I was worried at first that my notes wouldn't make sense, because she tends to jump from place to place in lectures. When I looked back at them to study though, they were very clear and concise. Linda's use of anecdotes made facts much more fun to learn and easier to remember. I never opened my textbook and was fin

Linda is a fair, and easy going professor. If you attend her lectures, she's friendly and the atmosphere is great to be a part of. People should by begging to get into her classes. It's no cake walk; she'll make you work, but it's interesting so you'll enjoy it. Trust me!

This was my second class with Linda and I enjoyed it even more than the first. Funny, engaging and entertaining I absolutely loved every minute of Scottish history. A fair maker if you put in the effort. Some people in the class were disappointed with the grading but they were the ones who never bothered to show. Love this class and I love this pro

work hard and you will do well. sit there like a lump and you will not. A very fair system. challenging prof, very helpful, but does not tolerate slackers

You're going to end up doing most of the learning on your own. The only real reason to go to class is to hear her humorous asides which can last for multiple hours. The tests are difficult in the amount of random info you need to memorize but she marks essays fairly.

Good proff, knows her stuff for sure. She tends to go pretty fast through the material and then gets sidetracked very easily. She's a bit of a low talker so try to sit close to the front. Tests are difficult and the paper is tough but if you work hard she marks fair.

One hell of a information rich class covering from pre-Roman to the beginning of the 19th century. Linda was enthusiastic which definitely helped but the shear amount of info needed to be known for tests can be really overwhelming, especially the final. Essay was easy, midterm was ok, thank goodness for giving us the choice to choose questions

really good teacher but somtimes talks to fast

Great teacher, lots of fun super funny. Is willing to joke around and pick on students in the class but covers the material well, make sure you have a note taking buddy just to make sure you get all the important points. She is a great teacher and helps you out as much as she can and is super approachable, she loves talking about sex!

She is horrible! She is impossible to follow in class. She goes on side ramps which make it difficult to take note. Her criteria is completely different from what she marks and she changes the criteria as she goes. She makes fun of people she had in her past classes which makes her unapproachable because you could be next! She is the worst prof!!!

Fun, entertaining prof. Interesting material that is well presented. Exams are tough, but not unfair. Essay requirements and rules seem drastic, and marking for it is also pretty strict. Still, overall it was an enjoyable course.

Her lectures often get quite off topic but are rather hilarious. She teaches aspects of history she is interested in and doesn't follow a specific lay out for the class but as long as you attend lectures and pay attention you will do well on exams. Her informal style makes her very approachable she is willing to help you out on papers.

Great prof! Funny, interesting, and a little bit insane. She's got a very big personality, which can be intimidating, but is very nice and helpful once you actually speak to her. Class attendance and meticulous note taking is key, the textbook is entirely irrelevant. As long as you have attended classes and not fallen asleep, you'll do swimmingly.

BEST PROF EVER!!!!!!!! If you attend class you will do good. SO funny!!!!

Dr. Kerr really knows her stuff and is hilarious to listen to. The whole class is a story, complete with pictures. Her expectations and grading are completely fair. Great history class!

Linda is amazing. She pretty much taught me how to write a history paper properly. She was the only prof I've ever had who would take the time to sit with you and explain how to write a paper. I would love to take another course with Linda. She's funny, her lectures are aweseome and she's a very fair marker.

Dr. Kerr is passionate about history (and insanely knowledgable about it) and she can give a TON of information in one lecture. If you use her Moodle site (the textbook is next to useless for this course) you will be fine. Utilize Linda as well! She is an amazing resource, and is more than willing to help.

Keeps lectures interesting, very very helpful when you ask for it, but difficult, slightly opaque assignments. Straightforward, fair tests. A darn nice lady.

Linda Kerr is very nice, easy-going and quite funny. She's great about extensions and helpful (moodle's great). So nice that it's hard for me to say this...but I hated this class! She whispers, reads straight from notes while staring at the podium and talks in too much detail about useless facts with no powerpoint or board use. Tough to focus!

I thought Linda Kerr was an awesome teacher! She teaches history like a story, and she's looking for you to interpret history, not just regurgitate her words. LOVED it.

Really funny, interesting prof. Her lectures are a bit all over the place, but worth going to. She tells you in advance what terms you will be tested on, so there's really no excuse for not doing well. Don't buy the textbook, though.

Great prof, funny, engaging, and really brings history to life.

Had her for two history classes. Amazing prof, really knowledgeable, always willing to help. Marking was fair - you do have to really try, which some classmates were unwilling to do. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Great teacher. Makes the material very interesting and engaging.

Hands down one of my favourite profs. She is hilarious and her lectures are engaging. Don't buy the textbook (she doesn't use it), and attendance is a must. She speaks a little fast, but it's easy to get used to. Exams are fair, just make sure you study the specifics. Absolutely loved this class, she's fantastic.

I LOVE Linda, and her class. I have never been particularly interested in history but she made it so interesting and easy to remember. Fairly easy class as long as you attend regularly and pay attention! Make sure you take good notes! I would highly recommend this prof!

Professor Kerr is a great teacher. She provided a good cross section of material on Scottish history and avoided sticking to an area she preferred. Each class was enjoyable and I honestly looked forward to the next one. The work load for this course is quite manageable and won't leave you scrambling like other 400 level history courses.

The best prof I've had. Very humorous, takes an easy pace but still has high expectations, makes history fun. Would recommend to anyone.

I love this prof. She's funny and engaged in the material. I would recommend any class she teaches.

After four years, my favourite prof at the U of A. Funny, engaging, very knowledgeable, incredibly well organized. Anyone looking to take history as a major should seek her out and anyone looking for history as an option should as well. Cannot recommend enough.

Organized, sharp, funny and holy cow smart. Take her class, she makes history current.

Linda is knowledgeable and very funny. Her lectures are very disorganized but it doesn't really matter. she sorta followed posted notes and the textbook but not really. Her essay was easy and the quizzes are lists of terms you can just google and memorize. Overall an amazing person, but not the best lecturer.

Linda is a fantastic professor, she is engaging and knows her material really well. She is super approachable and helpful if you don't understand something, even with things like writing. What she asks of her students is very reasonable and she also creates these online videos which are super helpful for studying.

Very pleasant and funny prof. Lots of info in her lectures. She absolutely does give you everything you need to do well on exams, the people who were saying that she does not were probably just not paying attention. Do extra research (yes, actually read a book) and you should get an "A". She can be a little unprofessional, but its not a big deal.

Knowledgeable lectures are a must attend. Puts up online lectures which are extremely useful for exams

Amazing professor and excels at keeping things interesting, even if the topic isn't something you're interested in

Amazing prof, amazing class. Despite the fact that this class was a typical lecture format, the lectures were amazingly engaging, funny, and insightful. Dr. Kerr managed to bring about understanding of the implications of historical events and persons in a way that was accessible, meaningful, and really hilarious.

Linda Kerr was the best professor I ever had. Her lectures can be a bit unorganized, but that doesnt take away from the class. She is fun, hilarious, witty, and loves what she is teaching. She is approachable and overall wonderful.

She’s so very kind and charismatic!!

1. My reading and writing skills have been significantly improved. 2. Linda gave many extensions of assignments. If you need time to review other courses exams, you can email her to extend the deadline for all assignments. (final paper not included).

One of the best profs I've ever had! She makes everyone feel comfortable, brings us treats and is hilarious. Gives you feedback on things you can actually improve on, and when you do improve, your grades will rise accordingly. My reading and writing skills are much more efficient. You can apply what you learn in this class to any discipline.

She is an excellent prof. The assignments she gives out take a decent amount of time to complete, but she tells you exactly what she wants from them. This class is an easy A as long as you follow directions! She is also hilarious.

She is an enjoyable individual to be in the company of, and her directives for the tasks are consistently straightforward. Additionally, she promptly addresses any inquiries you may have via email.

很好说话，给分高，选她

Despite some mixed reviews, Professor Linda's ECON109 class is a solid choice. The workload is manageable, and her teaching style, while at times unconventional, can be quite helpful. unstuck study proved a useful study aid alongside the textbook.

Most people that complain about her just need to grow thicker skin, ivory tower mentality. She's funny and makes class enjoyable to come to. If you put in at least minimal attention/effort then you'll get an easy 70-80% (B- to B+). Only real criticism is that there's too much your graded by, the multiple assignments get kind of annoying halfway in.

I don't get why anyone skips her class. She's passionate, kind, and knows her stuff. She cares about students, gives extensions, offers snacks, and has a cute sense of humour. She clearly explains what she wants, especially for the final paper. If you simply listen to what she says in class and follow her instructions, it's easy to do well.

One of the hardest courses I took, but I definitely liked the professor very much.