awesome professor!!!

He can be quite funny when he talks to you but when he starts lecturing, hed put anyone, any place, anytime to sleep

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he's a really nice guy .. okay so he doesnt dance in front of the class but he helps u out when ur in trouble .. much appreciated .. truss me

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He knows what he's talking about. He could probably stand to make his lectures slightly more engaging, but he IS pretty cool. Things get more fun if he can see that you've done your work, especially in seminars.

Great Professor! Listen and take notes during his lectures. He gives lots of hints for his midterm/final. Attend all of his classes. It is hard to make History interesting, but he really knows what he is teaching. He is always willing to help students out.

Easily the most BORING man EVER. It's hard to make the subject matter interesting, but his combination of babbling and preference for pointless details will make his classes drag on for ages. He'll**** you on the essay, but generally, he's nice. Show up to all the tutorials, too.

If you like history, it's a good class. He knows what he's talking about and the details are interesting. He's also very helpful.

Ross Fair is a very nice man who has a great passion for what he does. Even though his lectures are jammed with information which is usually thrown out of order and unorganized, he himself wants his tsudents to do well and if there to help. If you read the text and go to class (even though thei're painful) this course should not be a problem.

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A hell of a good history teacher whose lectures are some of the best I've ever sat through.

This Professor marked really well and lectured really well told us every detail of Canadain history and told it in a slow pace. He was one of the great professors I had at Ryerson

I foud his lectures interesting and, if not well orginized at least they were coherent and related to each other well. He actually enjoys the subject that he teaches which makes him interesting to study under. Hes big on hard material, which is to say, origonal text. I recommend reading all material.

He's a wonderful professor, lectures very well. He's very willing to help you, an easy marker. You can do very well in the course if you pay attention to what he says in the lecture.

Fair is an OK teacher. If you have little or no background in Canadian history. Both 307 and 407 are good courses for you to take. But, if you are an expert in Canadian history, DO NOT enroll in either 307 or 407 since the lectures are not particularly exciting.

Very good teacher. Gives you good ideas as to what's going to be on the tests. Fair marker. You must attend the lectures though- he gives a lot of information.

very friendly

HE IS A GREAT GUY!! People would think that he is hard, but once you start talking to him..you'll see how great he is..just go to class, and take notes he gives out alot of information. I would take his class again!

Seems alright. Just make sure you're crystal clear. guess I gave a bad metaphor in my essay and he thought that was the main point and ended up giving me a C- on the essay--the lowest ive ever gotten on an essay. Otherwise he's good to go

Awesome professor! Knows what hes talking about, a fair marker, overall a really cool guy and the class is pretty interesting too!

First history course I ever took in University was with him. He got me to be a history buff! I took Canadian History and then the Canadian/American History with him. Very approachable guy, young and hot. All good qualities! Pretty easy marker as well.

Had Mr Fair for my distance course in the Cdn History and he was great. Very helpfull and always responsive to emails and queries.

For one thing, Ross Fair is not boring. Fair sets up his lectures are very organized manner and teaches his history classes as if they are stories. He even takes the time to make lecture slides of old paintings and photographs. Furthermore, he always answers questions asked in classes and his seminars are interesting and jam packed with material

power point slides do not provide enough information. all they contain are pictures and he talks about it but it isnt helpful because its almost impossible to catch everything he says and writing it down. classes are kind of boring and very hard to study for.

I personally thought it was a very interesting class, his lectures feel more like stories which make it interesting to listen to. Make sure you attend lectures, because he only puts photos on his slides. Plus there isn't a textbook, which is another plus.

If you have a passion for history or want to learn more about history, then Fair is your guy. He makes class interesting by telling stories instead of making it a lecture. If you go to class, you will be fine.

Very interesting class. Really need to pay attention as there isnt a textbook. Is willing to help. Can easily get a great mark in this class :)

It was a very interesting class. Make sure you type fast, because there's no other material than your own notes. Ross is a nice guy, but speaks very low. I had to sit close to him to be able to hear what he was saying. Also, he wanted a 2000 words essay, instead of the 1500 that are common in first year courses.

Ross is great! Nice guy, makes Toronto history fun. Interesting class, interesting research project.

Charismatic teacher who makes the class interesting, and as long as you keep good notes you will do well. Very fair marker, and gives you the major questions that can be on the final exam. Thoroughly enjoyed this class.....

Awesome Prof. Organized, well structured, makes material interesting and has a passion for History. Seminars provide a nice change of pace and help with understanding the overall themes. If you want an A you'll have to work. Attend class & take a lot of notes.

Great prof. responsive to email, hard marker on the essays should make sure you have the skill set for it. for the final you had to have done your readings or you will be lost.

Ross fair is one of the best teachers. I've taken his courses before and his teaching method is ideal because it's like he tells a story, so it's easy to remember. He does require a 2500-3000 word final essay but it is a very interesting research assignment. His seminars are really interesting too- just do the readings for it! Great prof!

Great prof, very enthusiastic about the subject, provides MANY resources for those interested & is so helpful. Only problem is lectures are a bit unorganized & can drag on (you can only make the history of toronto so riveting, plus he tends to ramble). Seminars are great, overall interesting, educational, easy class if you put in the effort.

The course itself is fairly interesting. However, Professor Fair speaks very quickly which makes it difficult to take notes in class. The essay is worth 35% of your grade and it's long, difficult and hard to find research on the topics. If you are not interested in history, I wouldn't recommend taking this class.

I thought this class was going to be interesting, but boy was i wrong. His lectures are really long and boring, nice guy though. The paper was long but not hard to do, he literately, gives you all the resources to write it. The final wasn't too bad either. Would have got a better mark if i did the first assignment.

Dr. Fair is a great professor, I'll admit he can be a bit boring at times but he is very knowledgeable, gives clear expectations, and is a fair marker. Attendance is a must as he barley uses the text and bases most of his test material on what he discussed during the lecture. Overall I was really happy that I took his class!

Professor Fair is indeed fair, and he'll give you the grade you deserve. This course involves a seminar, a midterm and a final essay type questions and an essay. Although, the lectures are sometimes dry and long, but it is an interesting course and you will learn a lot about inventing popular culture. Very interesting course and an excellent prof.

If you respect his lectures, he will respect you. He learns to remember the names of the people who make an effort and that will really help you out. Lecture topics can be quite bland but he includes videos to help make them less boring. You can either show up to his lectures for notes, or complete all the readings provided. Either or works.

Dr. Fair is an expert in the history of Toronto, and the extent of his knowledge is clear in lecture. He's smart and seems genuinely happy to talk about class content outside of lecture. This course is taught like an upper-level history class. It's not a bird course.

Make sure you attend lectures as the final is heavily based on lecture material. You will also be assigned additional readings for your breakout discussion sessions. The material is very engaging in this course and you can tell that Professor Fair is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. This was my favourite elective

I was very hesitant on taking another History class after the horrors of taking a hst elective in my first year (lots of fact memorizing). However, I really really enjoyed the History of Toronto with Dr. Ross, he is a very lenient marker, I have never gotten an A in a uni essay ever!! The course content is amazing and he gives great feedback !

Dr. Fair was a break from my regular program's professors and I quite enjoyed the break. He inspired me to learn and dive deep into the history of Toronto. The course was well structured for online learning (due to COVID) and I excelled in the course because of this. Recorded lecs> live lecs, �� thank you for choosing to record, Dr Fair lool

For teaching, during the pandemic, I must say Dr. Fair did an excellent job! The class was about popular culture and I found it very interesting. Do the work and put the effort in and you shall be graded just fine!

Professor Fair is the BEST history professor that I have ever had. His lectures are pre-recorded and easily accessible. He is also available outside of class through Zoom or email if you have any questions. His lectures can be dry, but I found the content really interesting and engaging. Highly recommend.

I had the pleasure of having Dr. Fair for the courses '10 days that changed the world' and 'Archival Research'. I got to have the most enjoyable projects in his class, and perhaps some of the better archival research classes. For the latter course, it was a mandatory Dr. Fair made enjoyable, nothing says a good Prof. then one that interacts.

Highly recommend his 10 Days That Shook The World class to any one who hasn't done well with history courses in the past. The course material is interesting and mainly centres around how the history was recorded/discovered, as apposed to being about dates. A very fair marker, planning on taking another one of his courses.

He is a very good professor who is nice, very clear, and marks very fair. The course has a few main assignments that make up the grade. As long as you go to lecture and take good notes you should do well in the course. If you slack and skip lecture you're not going to do well. be prepared to write as you would expect with a history course.

was in his505 and his710. the most important part of his classes is participation and readings. he is not the most outwardly enthusiastic prof out there but he is nice and clearly had experience in the fields he teaches and it is obvious in his lectures. as long as you put in even a little bit of effort you'll pass.

Had the pleasure of taking Prof. Fair's pop culture class and it was super interesting. If you're looking for a course about why holidays such as Christmas are super popular, then this is the class for you! Super fair marking, assignments are fair and straightforward. Course looks at historical pop culture overall. I enjoyed it!

Dr. Fair is a nice professor who knows what he is talking about. His assignments for this class are tedious but rewarding, and are actually fun IF you give yourself enough time. His readings are on the shorter side for a history course, so actually start the project early. Trust me. Overall, well-rounded professor.

Amazing professor, he truly cares about his students and what they are learning. Lectures can be a little dull if you're not into the content but I loved it and thought it was so interesting. Final research assignment is quite long but if you start it early it is actually quite fun to complete. Good Job Mr Fair!

An amazing professor. Lectures were boring at times but if you do the readings, the content is actually interesting. Discussion posts are quite easy and he marks them easy too. Final paper is very fun to write because you choose your own topic. Overall I'd recommend Dr. Fair.

Prof. Fair was, as his name suggests, incredibly fair in terms of grading and his expectations for assignments and the exam. His lectures were interesting content wise even when he was slightly monotone, and I personally learned a lot in his class. Great selection of readings, easy marks in the discussion posts, and overall a good class.

The lectures are mandatory to attend because he talks over powerpoints that you prob wont understand without explanation. Overall he's a super caring prof and the content is very interesting. The course was not hard if you just do the readings and start the final paper early. I will say I enjoyed the final paper because it was fun and engaging.

Professor Fair doesn't have the most exciting lectures, but his assignments are always so creative. Start the report as early as possible and you'll be good.

the only way i can describe this class is fair, which is ironic; well-rounded number of assignments, fair grader, accessible and helpful outside of class, lets you choose what to write your final paper on (literally got to just write an entire essay on david bowie), content may be boring to some but it's relevant, and Fair is clearly knowledgeable

Not a bad prof. Can be bland at times, it is clear that he tries to take up as much time as possible in lectures. People are itching to leave and he knows that, so he kind of rambles just to keep people in class. His exams are very reasonable and I honestly kind of enjoyed them. The class discussion portion is an easy 100% and he marks reasonably.

-Prof Fair was indeed fair, follow the guidelines and you are golden -His seminars are awkward, but it is the students fault tbh -He seems to want to really help his students -Lots of reading for seminars -Only one exam but a podcast project which is torture -Walking tours were fun -Decent marker if you put in the work -One group assignment

Professor Fair's class was engaging, with fair grading and interesting content, despite his monotone lecture style. The assignments were reasonable, and discussion posts provided easy marks. unstuckstudy was a helpful study tool alongside the free textbook.

I didn't mind this class, In truth I didn't go to most of it and still got an A. Professor Fair is a very kind and funny person, his lectures are just a little content heavy and get a little tiring. But as a person he was always very pleasant!

Seems boring at first but engaging if you show up to lecture and go to his office hours. Found lectures to be interesting despite people saying otherwise. Had him for HIS105 and 505. Really wants you to succeed if you put in the work.... start the final report early, and put in the work on the report draft, and you'll do well. Final exam was fair.

I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about Toronto. Class is asynchronous (recorded videos) and final exam is take-home. Lectures can be a quite dense, but it is a accelerated history course so there is a lot of ground to cover. If you enter with an open mind, and put the work in, then this class is for you!

Dr. Fair is an amazing prof and is clearly passionate about what he teaches. Although somewhat of a tough grader, his feedback is constructive and very beneficial if you're studying history. HIS 105 with him has been my favourite course in uni so far, the content is so important and applicable to the world today. An amazing prof and course!