Passionate and knowledgeable about his topic, strives for obj. despite bias

best ever. this guy is brilliant.

GREAT PROF, GOOD TASTE IN TUNES

clear, concise and knowledgeable; doesn't treat us like we're two year olds; easy-going and approachable

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He was great, supportive and amazing for a first year class...i recommend any class he's teaching!

Terry is taught the first half of lectures very clearly, and has been an excellent TA all year long. He helps when I need it, and frequently attends College Council meetings, where he always has something witty and relevant to say.

they don't come cooler than T.C.! This guy even owns goats fer christs sake!

The best prof I've had, he's really helpful and understanding. Give a lot of interesting examples, good class.

Awsome teacher/TA. The best at McGlauclin, and the best at York. This is why I pay 5 grand a year. I loved his stories about trips/everything. They dont come much cooler that T.C.

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Terry is very approachable, and always willing to help. His course is dense, with TONS of material to cover, however, his teaching style allowed this material to flow with relative ease. I'd take another course with him any day! The goat stories were cool too!

He's SUCH a nice prof. Great guy, but his lectures are sometimes hard to keep up with. The course is very dense.

Excellent T.A. Very helpful and understanding in situations beyond control. Always available to assist. He's also very in tuned with the here and now and also the past. Tells great stories with relevance. The best T.A. I had in my first year.

Prof. Conlin was excellent. His teaching method was very effective, the course material was a lot to take in but he simplified it by providing stories that correlated with the material and reviewed the material thoroughly before exams. Very approachable and helpful. Overall great prof!

They broke the mold when this man became a teacher...he is by far the best teacher/T.A./Academic Advisor I've ever had...I still stop into his office to talk every once in a while when I'm up on that side of campus because he's that eazy to deal with...take this course for you gen. ed's you wont be dissapointed!

Mr. Conlin was a great professor. very easy, and provided so much help. very knowledgeable of current events. If you want a good time in a sosc. course, take him, hes awesome

This tutorial leader is amazing. Though he may be ready for retirement which is exhibited in a frequently laissez-faire attitude, he is very knowlegeable. His experience as a blue-collar worker in the labour market brings valuable comments in the context of labour relations.

greatest prof i have ever had. incredible person, always there to help. very understanding. course is dense, but he tells you what is on the exam so it is very easy. he is incredibly funny and relates his personal experience into his teaching. great guy i would love to have him again. you rock terry~!

I'M NOW IN THIRD YEAR, AND I MUST SAY MR.CONLIN HAS BEEN THE BEST PROF SO FAR. YOU MUST TAKE A CLASS WITH HIM!!

Interesting T.A. in the sense that he knows what he is talking about and has the life experience to back it up, plus he is interested in the field, but he is obviously on the downside of his career and sometimes you question his style. Doesn't give a lot of positive or negative feedback on assignments and come exam time he wasnt that useful.

Amazing T.A. don't know what he's like as a prof. though, definitely knows his stuff, really understanding (he gave me a month extension on a paper way overdue to begin with)he got me really interested in Canadian Society, stuff i thought was pretty dense, boring and unsignificant before.

amazing

one of the best TAs that York University has hired. He is very knowledgeable, funny, and full of good stores. seriously, tutorial with him does not feel like two hours. if you get anyone other than him for a TA for SOSC1000, switch to his class. if not, drop the course.

amazing TA. He's very helpful and an A+ is possible in his class, as long as you put a lot of work into it. Unlike the other TAs in this class, he's actually NICE and helpful. I would love to take a class with him again.

He was only my tutor for the class I took, but he completely made up for the lecturer's ineptitude.

One of the best TA's. Make sure that you get this teacher as your TA. You will enjoy going to his class.

Nice prof.

He's the first professor who i noticed that wasnt out to screw students over. His lectures are interesting and he uses personal experiences every now and then to back himself up. His exam reviews are short and concise and if you study them you'll do well. Hes a very good professor whos not out to screw you over.

Very knowledgeable professor, often lectured without any lecture notes (which sometimes made it a little hard to follow along). However, if you needed the help with lectures/assignments/etc, he was more than willing to help. Word of advise, don't make the "wealth of nations" confuse you, he just likes talking about it.

A truly excellent prof and TA. His lecture style is casual, but if you attend regularly and do the readings, you will have everything you need for the exams. He may seem harsh when he is discussing exams and assignments, but if you follow instructions and put a decent amount of effort into the course, an A+ is definitely possible.

First prof i ever had at York. Very informative, very helpful with questions regarding his class and regarding university. No posted notes online, lectures can be sometimes boring but its due to the content. Overall great prof :)

He was one of my first prof's at york and when i left my program he was the only one I missed. He's very intelligent, casual lecture style and nice when you ask for help. Sometimes his lectures can be a bit hard to follow since he doesnt have notes but if you attend and pay attention, you'll do fine =)

A funny guy and a good lecturer, material for the course was a bit boring, but can't complain too much. Course consisted of 3 essays, fairly easy exams where he gives you the topics, and just doing easy tutorial leadership questions. If you need a 9-credit SOSC, take it.

One of the best profs i've had so far. He was so interested in what he was talking about that it made you interested too and I loved all of his stories. The material wasn't so bad, but it was a lot to read. If i could, i would take another course with him and this time make sure i have him as my ta.

Loved his lectures, and he always related them to a life experience. I had the privilege of having Terry as my TA and he was extremely helpful, and super kind! One of the best profs ive ever had!

Very interesting learning experience! love him!

Great Prof. Changed the way I looked at social science and life. Difficult marker but will do his best to help you do as well you can. Talk to him during tutorials let him know you exist. He is a smart guy and will talk to you aabout almost anything. However he does have his moments where he was rode to me overall good class.Dont talk while in clas

tough marker but he is understandable & if u need help he will give it.I like the way he teaches he is definately not boring sit closer,u will enjoy the lecture more.love the way he talks about his past and personal experiences.The story that I will never forget is about rememberance day &how members of his family were involved in fighting the war.

Great lectures, such a good course :) You need to go to lecture and pay attention, also do the readings. He's a very interesting professor, just don't interrupt him.

Conlin was an amazing professor! His ponytail was really cool and edgy. I liked his stories and he was very helpful in regards to my future.

Course overall was pretty good. He is kind of boring lecturer but in smaller groups he is amazing. He is a great TA and not such a bad marker. If you show up to class and do your work getting a good grade is very possible. His exams are amazingly fair and he does give exam outlines which are actually a huge help. Overall enjoyable class.

Liberal-minded and very intelligent, tends to go off on tangents and spout dates like crazy, but if you get the main points you'll do well. gives exam review (very helpful) but doesn't use a microphone. nice beard, fun to listen to his stories, attending lectures is important, and there are many required readings. overall interesting prof

Overall Good Professor, does an excellent job of explaining the concepts. Goes a little fast but lectures are only 1.5 hours a week. Good course to take if you like to learn about Social Science. Very knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about.

The best and most knowledgable professor. Whoever thins differently must have been sleeping in class. Absolutely loved him

Hands down the best lecturer at York. A lot of people don't like his old school style of teaching, but if you pay attention in class, not only will you do well, you will also understand why he is the way that he is. It's part of the course material, ffs. 4th year student: have not had a more insightful prof to listen to in my time.

I had him this summer, and he is AWESOME! Very clear, concise and helpful. I loved his stories - they made going to class fun! One of the greatest Prof's at York by far!

Conlin is an AMAZING prof. his lectures are easy to understand and interesting. It is a heavy reading load for this course as its 9 credits but if you keep up with the readings you'll be fine. one essay and one exam per semester so its really easy. I would definitely take another course with him.

One of the best professors at york I think. His style is just like he's having a conversations, which is great for those who can listen attentively!

A great professor! The readings are extremely helpful and the lectures put all the themes together in an understandable way. He treats lectures as conversations and brings in current events to tie into sometimes dated research. He is a helpful Professor and very knowledgeable.

A great professor, his style may be a little different (not using the mic, being a little hesitant to advanced technology,still using the projector/overhead) never the less a great lecturer and has amazing knowledge in social science, loved his course and the content, it affirmed to me why I want to study social science :)

Terry is a good professor overall, he likes to do things old school, in that he uses VHS tapes and no power-point. He has a very loud voice, so he does not use the microphone, but it would be a good idea to get a spot up at the front just to make sure you hear him. Sometimes he gets a little sidetracked, but overall he makes easy note taking.

I absolutely loved Terry as a professor and a TA. As a TA he really makes an attempt to connect with his students and he is extremely helpful. He wants his student to succeed. As a professor he can get boring and go on his rants but within those rants there is alot to learn. Overall this class and prof is great, I'd take it again if I could.

Good prof,he used the mic last year, and as long as you go to tutorials it's an easy B+

A fantastic professor! So many people complain about how hard-assed he can be, but the reality is that he wants you to take responsibility for your own learning. His rants are always real-life (and often hilarious) stories that have a strong connection to the concepts taught. Very engaging and will help you if you are truly putting in an effort.

The amount of reading in this class is beyond extensive. The material is interesting, but the minimum amount of reading one does in a week is 75 pages. He does explain everything very clearly though, and he gives a clear review for tests. It is easy to do well in this class as long as you stay on top of your reading.

Attending lecture is key to success, but hard to approach because of his busy schedule. TA I had for Canadian Problems was a harsh marker, but a some-what good overall. Advice: don't skip classes or tutorial.

This teacher is just amazing! I was not interested at all by social sciences and took this course just because I had to. Turned out to be my favorite first year course! There's a lot of material to read but it is so much interesting that you won't even notice. Furthermore, it is very easy to get a good grade 'cause his expectations are made clear.

Terry is a good guy, and decent lecturer, but I understand that he may not be everyones cup of tea as he is quite old-fashioned, from the old projector to dated videos that he shows in class. Understanding course kit material is mandatory as you're tested purely on the readings. The lectures do serve as a nice supplement to the readings though.

Professor Terry Conlin is an amazing professor. I would say he is one of the best. Unfortunately he would be retired by now. I had him a year ago and I never missed his lectures. He knows what he is talking about very well. He is like a good book that you will never forget. Wish him all the best!

gives good lectures, makes everything available, makes exam easy to prep for

Good lecturer, but due to his busy schedule, hard to book an appointment with if need help. Course is interesting.

SOSC1000 was such a easy course. Easy A if you just go to the tutorials and make some good notes. He also got hit by a car in the 2015 strike LOL. You don't really have to attend lectures, just go to the tutorials. I never read any text as I Googled and went to tutorials. Exams were also very easy as he gives the questions prior.

Terry is a old school professor who does not post anything online and sometimes rejects using the mic. He is a nice guy however and truly cares for students. Would not recommend the TA Manual, he marks way too tough for a 1000 level course. Gives exam question ahead of exam, however there is a lot of reading involved. Would recommend for gen ed

Had professor Conlin last summer. If I had to name a professor who cared the most about his teachings, it's Terry Conlin, without a doubt. Very sophisticated use of humour, very smart and knowledgeable. Professor Conlin's material and evaluation load/difficulty are decent and reasonable. Most of the texts are relevant and worth remembering.

Prof. Conlin is old fashion, no ppt, long reads, lectures are heavy at times but his personality is great, he is funny & cares about education& his students, you get to know this if he's your TA. His criteria in the lectures are based on those who actually want to & are there to learn, though exams & assignments are easy. Be on top of readings-long

The course materials such as textbooks and course kits were very VERY expensive. I regret buying them as I didn't even use them until I was a group leader. Tutorials are really the basis to your grade. Be friendly to your TA, essays are time consuming but not hard, participate, emphasize summaries/importance of readings instead. Lectures optional.

terrys lectures are about 7/10 not too dry but not attention grabbing. however find a good TA as they will be the one grading your work and who you will interact the most with

Great prof, respected, and very intelligent.

A lot of readings to be done before class but they are amazingly interesting. Has a very interesting way of talking. (Sometimes goes off-track). Gives practical examples that make the topics very clear.

This course involves reading, however the main part of this class is the tutorial class, because the TA's are the people who provide exams/essays/grade ur mark, etc... With my TA, Ali Hirji, I was able to enjoy the class and get the marks I aimed for really easily, because this TA went above and beyond, on helping us in every way possible, any time