Very approachable, very interesting, and genuinely helpful on a number of levels

Challenging. Passionate. Subversive.

Fun class, not extremely challenging but interesting

Best english course i ever took because of him. Interesting class to go to. I'd take any other course that he taught.

This is by far my favourite class. Hume is a riot, he's patient, and he recognizes when something he's teaching is dull. I find him very approachable and understanding, and open to ideas.

Hume is a super funny guy. He marks really easily, but his assignments are somewhat unclear. A very easy course!

He has a very odd sense of humor and his assignments are easy, but a little bit boring.

knows what he is doing. students who want to be cuddled and lied to about their skill won't like this course. He know the material and is a tough but fair marker.

He has a good sense of humour beneath an intimidating exterior. He does, however, mark harder than average.

He is a really nice guy when you get to know him. He is helpful with assignments and cares that you do okay.

He is the hardest marker I have ever come across. Yet this has been my favorite class so far! He seems tough (when he tells you that a spelling error will cause you to fail your paper...he's lying!) but once you get to know him hes a really nice and helpful man!

I don't care what you all say, I thought he was awesome. He liked music students, ergo he was more awesome. I found that his marking style was in no way unfair. The class was academic reading and writing and that's what he taught.

Great guy, get to know him, he is very helpful. He knows what he is talking about when he says what he is talking about.Odd sence of humour, but at least he has one. Keep up the great teaching Hume! He inspired me to learn grammer :O

A great guy! He helped me a lot!

The course is worthless, but hey, you have to take it. Be glad you got Dr. Hume - he makes it suck less than it could.

An arrogant prof but knows his sh*t. Hes intelligent and teaches methods & usages of the english language which are essential to good essay writing (ie. proper citation) A tough marker. He tries to intimidate students to scare them into working hard. Dont be scared of him - just go to class, proofread your essays, and know your sh*t too!

i had to take this course at the last minute. Hume knows what he is doing. students who dont like him do so because they wont get a high mark (they cant write), but his marking is absolutely right and fair. High standards are what u expect at universtiy, right? he KNOWS how to teach.

Very understanding prof. Spent all our class time in discussions.

honestly, i thought 225 was going to be some stupid englishy class where you can rip off a b.s. essay overnight. Hume has high standards, and actually helped me to improve my writing. finally a writing course that didn't waste my time. hume is a cool guy too, and really knows his stuff.

Class was all discussion, no learning. He knows what he's talking about, but if you don't write the way HE likes, he'll fail you. Best to just do what he wants, and you'll get a good mark. If you don't want to suck it up, you're screwed.

the Best prof I have had for a long time, especially in Economics. He knows he stuff. He's had REAL world experience, and marks REALISTICALLY. If you want to know about writing, he's the dude.

He takes a few days to get used to. Class involvement is expected and is a great way to learn. His realistic view on the world is a great asset and a breath of fresh air at UVic. Take 225 with him.

omg, he was soooooo intimidating in the first couple of classes, and I thought this course would be a real pain... BUT, wow I like him now. He is always willing to help students, and you will be fine if you attend classes and follow his instructions!

As the previous people said.

I took his class last summer, and I really liked this wicked guy! He appears to be intimidating at first, but if you really put effort into the assignments, you will see how great he is. I am an international student, and I think he is fair!!

I am an ESL student and I had an A+ from this course. People get low marks because they don't write well. I've met some people who started to work on their research paper a week before the due day. I mean, do people really expect to get OK marks when they've done the work in such a short time?

He's great! He is extremely helpful during his office hour and he is funny. Do the readings and attend classes. Professor Hume's class was the only writing class that I truely enjoyed.

Professor Hume has turned a required class into a favorite. I wouldn't miss it.

This guy is a laugh. He loves to talk about legalization but you learn nothing in his class. Don't take it if it is not mandatory but for econ majors this was the best class ever! He is extremely easy as long as you can write decently well.

He's intimidating at first, but is really quite a nice guy. He seemed to pick on ESL students and favoured the pretty girls. Always offered extra help to those who needed it. He's funny though, we'd be talking about econ and then he'd do a brain-flip and start talking about the definition of WD-40 lubricant.

agreed with below he was intimidating but only at first. he's extremely helpful. make sure you attend class and don't be late.. it's an easy course

Very cool guy. Seemed quite strict and arrogant in the first couple weeks, but you will start to like him after a while. Always helpful and is a very fair marker. You must have good grammar to do well in the course, which may be troublesome for ESL students. Gives lots of bonus marks, so you're going to do well if you know how to write adequately.

Strange guy, but still good. Kinda unclear in how he wants things structured, but clear expectations. Don't really learn much in this class, and it is pretty easy. Fair, easy marker as long as you can write relatively well. Let almost all classes out after 30 mins. Hume is pretty funny and a fun prof, would take another class with him if possible.

A really quirky guy, but a good professor. It's obvious that he really cares about his students and the subject matter.

The lack of structure and freedom to choose your own topics and present them is what he is developing inside of us! He wants you to feel free to express yourselves and not be number crunching machines with no souls. This class is about engaging in discussions, and bringing up your own material of interest in economics. Be Personal about it people.

I felt just as irritated as hume about the lack of people asking questions, I was the only one keeping the classroom alive. Classes aren't just about watching profs people, this isn't a movie. The ones that didn't talk felt the pressure when they presented to an audience as silent as themselves.It teaches students to be more engaging and interested

This course is extremely useful, and Hume is a master at what he does. I found him incredibly helpful and overall an interesting person. Don't be intimidated by him, he just wants the best from his students. The course is not hard, he just wants clear, concise writing. The textbook is really helpful.

As long as you do the assigned readings and look up any hints he gives you in class, you'll do well. He seemed intimidating at the beginning of the term, but he's just a funny guy. Entertaining lectures. Easy quizzes if you read. Drop by his office and he's super helpful.

Hume is a fantastic prof. Listen to what he says and obey to the letter, do NOT be late EVER and dont skip class. You will receive the grade you deserve

The prof is strict and somewhat eccentric helps you pass if you try. If you can write above a 3rd grade level (it's expected, we're in university!! some people in my peer groups couldn't) he will treat you well. Stick to sample essay structures, show up for class, and try to ignore his dry humour.

He is really nice! Go to talk to him! He is happy to encourage students!!! He even ask me" did u eat mooncake!?" So sweet !!!!

He was awesome. He definitely had a good and a bad side, but as long as you got on his good side you were set. He told so many awesome stories and was really helpful if you went to office hours

The most legit prof. He knows what he's talking about and gave me useful information that will help me for my career in economics. Super easy as long as you read the textbook. Don't be late or miss class! He hates that!!! Really nice guy too

Only the BEST prof, ever. Hume's the man. Super smart, super funny, so worth it. Class recommended to everyone!

If u do follow his requests, u will just doing fine! As a Non-English speaker, I got 24/30 from my research paper.

He is a nice prof and helps during office hours. He is clear and also help in encouraging students on how to write more clearly and "precisely". He is one of the best prof in Uvic. If you really want to do well in writing, my advice is take this prof

Pretty tough marker but is hilarious to listen to. A really stiff when it comes to formatting.

Hume aka Franklin, is the man. Stickler for rules and somewhat of a tough marker on essays, especially on format, but overall easy to do well if you follow his directions, especially on quizzes. Other than that hilarious prof. Often find yourself debating whether to laugh or soil your pants in fear. Incredibly entertaining. Highly recommend!

One of the best classes that I have taken! He cares a lot about how you write but tells you exactly how to do it. All you need to do is do exactly what he says and you will do very well. He is a funny guy who makes the boring subject less boring!

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He is very strict on the usage of pen and the structure, citation and grammar of writing. The class is very difficult, but not too hard to get a good grade if you closely follow him.

Go to his office hours, he is really helpful, although he is TOO strict!

He is one of my favourite teachers at UVIC! Yes, he is strict but if you pay attention in class you will understand exactly what is expected of you. He is always there if you need help so be sure to use his office hours. He is very smart and is also really funny. I would definitely take his classes again if I got the chance. Recommend to anyone!

You will do well if you closely follow all what he said.

Great

My favorite teacher in UVIC!

You have to be able to laugh. This class is all about rolling with the punches and not taking everything he takes so seriously. Super funny guy, but he loves a little challenge. Ask him questions and try engage in conversations. He will love you.

Best prof I've ever had! Made the class material interesting and had a good sense of humour! I wish he wasn't only teaching Econ 225, because I'd love to take more of his classes :)

Professor Hume is great. He really knows his stuff and makes the class interesting. I wish I could take him again. Also, he has an awesome sense of humour!

Professor Hume is great. He may seem intimidating at first, but he is just a straight to the point guy. Follow what he says and you will pass the class with a 90+.

Make sure you go to class and do all the homework and assignments. Lots of quizzes and reviews. YOU MUST follow his instructions to a T in order to pass. He once put up my paper said it was anonymous, boy was I embarrassed as he ripped it to shreds in front of the whole class. He should have used another's students paper from another year.

100% the best prof I have ever had. He is very strict but makes his instructions very clear and if followed correctly, you will do very well in the course. He is super smart and interesting, be patient.

Professor Hume is a good instructor. Be sure to listen carefully to every word he says and do what he tells you to do. It is tough for me at first, but once I follow what he says, it gets better. The research paper and in-class essays are important. And check the sample summary and paper in the textbook. Follow the exact format in the book.

He has a bit of a grumpy exterior, but he truly want his students to succeed and tries hard to help with whatever he can. Participate in class and he will like you. :)

Strict teacherbut good result. He loves simple sentences. You can get at least 20/25 quiz score if you read it carefully. Do as he asks, it will be very useful.

Professor Hume was an amazing prof. He may come off quite coldly, but he does care about his students. He makes it EXTREMELY clear what he is looking for in the research paper/other assignments, and if he says something will be on a quiz, remember that. It's not hard to do well. Just go to class and listen, and it's an easy A.

Probably one of the best profs I've had at UVic. I actually use a lot of the stuff he teaches in my other econ classes and just in writing in general. He's intimidating but also humorous. I'm not sure how his online class is compared to the usual in-person course, but its definitely not an easy course. Do the readings, and study the hands outs!!

Professor Hume may seem very strict, but he really has the best intention in mind when it comes to his students. He is very clear with what he wants and gives a lot of detailed feedback. In essence, he wants you to make all the mistakes in his class so you don't make them in other classes.

He wants you to do exactly what he asks.

An amazing teacher and super helpful

A fair professor with an exceptionally light courseload. There was NO homework outside of class, and the 4 tests/quizzes we had were so easy a 10th grader in English class could get 100%. This class is hard for international students that don't speak much English, because of questions like 'what is wrong with this sentence' (it's missing a comma).

Class material is super easy and straight forward. Only assignments were 4 in-class quizzes and a presentation. Follow his instructions exactly and you'll do good. Only problem is if you get on his bad side, he will single you out in class. DO NOT use your phone in class!

Very light course-load, just pay attention in class and you'll be fine. Very attentive to students and willing to give supplementary material. People who don't do well are those who use their phones/and or miss class. Fav prof so far!

Stephen is super awesome and really really kind! I enjoyed the class with him.