4.8

Terry Kading

Political Science - Thompson Rivers University

4.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

81

4

8

3

2

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1

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What Students Say

Terry was great - lectures were interesting, notes were good and he's got a great sense of humour

POLI1210 - 5.0 rating

He is probably my favourite professor I've had so far

POLI1210 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

52%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (6)
A- (5)
A (4)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 26 reported grades
A+: 6
A-: 5
A: 4
B: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (10)
Amazing lectures (7)
Hilarious (7)
Respected (5)
Caring (5)
Inspirational (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Get ready to read (2)
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Reviews (92)
5.0
2.0
POLISCI
Feb 7, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
POLI111
Feb 9, 2002

good teacher just a little shy

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Feb 10, 2002

Great Teacher

5.0
3.0
POLI214
Feb 25, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
POLI
Feb 27, 2002

best prof at UCC, keep up the good work!!

5.0
3.0
POLI214
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2002

guides one to their own conclusion

5.0
3.0
POLISCI
Mar 5, 2002

Great teacher, classes are always entertaining

5.0
2.0
POLI1111
Mar 14, 2002

Extremley good professor. Adds a lot of enthusiasim to the class.

5.0
3.0
POLISCI
Apr 9, 2002

Fantastically helpful, stoked about politics - great prof!

5.0
2.0
POLI
May 15, 2002

What a sweetie - but look out for the "sot ofs"

2.0
4.0
POLI
Sep 4, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
POLI
Oct 16, 2002

The greatest teacher I have ever had!- even before college

5.0
3.0
POLI111
Oct 29, 2002

Terry is the best! funny and amousing

5.0
2.0
POLI63
Dec 10, 2002

Terry is the best teacher at UCC. Loves his work. Enegetic. Hi from korea!

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Jan 26, 2003

Very helpful and fun. Loves his work. Very animated.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Feb 6, 2003

Very inspiring despite dry course material.

5.0
3.0
POLI121
Feb 14, 2003

Terry Quotes. Well, that's when it gets tricky I am not arguing with you

5.0
1.0
POLI111
Apr 19, 2003

kool teacher man!!!!!

5.0
3.0
POLI111
Apr 27, 2003

Great speaker, good attitude,interesting, and funny. Passionate about his job.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
May 8, 2003

Awsome guy. Super nice and really fair!

5.0
3.0
POLI111
May 11, 2003

Who knew politics could be interesting. Hard but fair marker. Great prof but wears the carpet down from pacing too much.

5.0
3.0
POLI
Aug 4, 2003

I thought his course was going to be as stale as week-old toast but instead found myself throughly enjoying his energy and quick mind. Great teacher, I highly recommend his class.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Sep 23, 2003

Awesome! Makes me want to be a politician! heehee

5.0
3.0
POLI111
Oct 23, 2003

Viza vee. and i'm gunna be honest with you here.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Nov 5, 2003

Funny, creative, keeps things interesting!

5.0
3.0
POLI390
Nov 22, 2003

Took it for an upper level credit butcame out of the course interested in Canadian politics!

5.0
3.0
POLI111
Jan 5, 2004

Terry is nice, passionate about what he teaches, and helpful. He makes the class interesting. He's funny! I would recommend him to anyone. Fair marker!

5.0
3.0
POLI
Feb 28, 2004

Paced back and forth so many times he wore a hole in the floor. Talks with his hands. Try counting how many times he says "like". Quirky, but Excellent Prof.

5.0
2.0
POLI
Mar 9, 2004

Wore the same shirt all the time, but my god made up for it in teaching! Terry is the most unbiased, insightful, humourous prof. Enter ignorant, leave with your mind FULL.

5.0
4.0
POLI111
Mar 19, 2004

Smart guy, good communicator, great prof

4.0
2.0
POLI111
May 19, 2004

he does wear that same outfit a lot.... very passionate....talks with those hands like he's italian! great teacher

5.0
1.0
MANY
Jul 24, 2004

Terry is an excellent professor. He has a gift for laying out the information in a very accessible and unbiased manner, and for engaging the class in debate. I highly recommend that everyone take contemporary Ideologies with Kadding, and more from there

4.0
2.0
POLI111
Nov 20, 2004

He wears the same ol' baggy black sweater everyday, but that's okay, since he's a great teacher. He explains everything well, however, he likes to talk FOREVER, so don't take his class if you have one in the Science building right after!

5.0
3.0
POLI
Dec 10, 2004

Terry is THE best prof at UCC. I have taken several courses with him and he's the reason why I chose to minor in Political Science. Very fair grading / exams, excellent enthusiasm - makes you care about what's going on in the World!

5.0
4.0
LOTSOFPOLI
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jan 5, 2005

His lectures, both verbally and physically (and for Terry, a lecture is a very physical - and I imagine exhausting - event) glide from mannerism to awkward mannerism with scarcely a normal gesture or a complete sentance in between. And yet you can't help loving him! He is a class act & a great prof.

5.0
3.0
POLI111121
Jan 12, 2005

Terry is one of my favourite teachers at TRU/UCC! He's a very knowledgable prof that always turns borring content and turns it into a comedy routine to make it interesting! Overall, Terry really loves what he's doing and it rubs off on his students for them to do well in the course: i did!

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Mar 8, 2005

he was the best teacher ive had so far

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Oct 7, 2005

Wasn't too stoked on taking this class, but Kading is amazing. He's quirky and makes class fun and interesting.

5.0
2.0
POLIANYTHING
Jan 19, 2006

One of the most entertaining and informative professors teaching here. Every class I've had with him is a hoot! Very student-centered and available. (Currently on sabbatical.)

5.0
3.0
POLI
Feb 8, 2006

He loves what he does, and whats better is he gets you to love it as well!! Finally a teacher that cares, the best I've had in six years

5.0
3.0
POLI
Mar 12, 2006

Terry is great. He is clear, interesting and shows a genuine interest in what his students have to say. His teaching style and classes made me minor in Poli Sci.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
May 12, 2006

awesome, clear, informative, hilarious... I recommend his classes to anyone and everyone.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Jan 16, 2007

No Comments

5.0
2.0
POLI110
Mar 20, 2007

Terry Kadding is easily the best prof I've had in my 3 years of post-secondary education. He really engages the class, presents information clearly and in an interesting manner, and is passionate about the material. I can still see him frantically pacing the room, coffee in hand, opening up worlds to students, & giggling maniacally all the while.

5.0
1.0
POLI352
Nov 19, 2007

I thought I'd fall asleep or just skip alot of my late night class with Terry but it's the highlight of my week! But can that much coffee and lemon flavoured water be good for a person? lol. Terry rocks!!

5.0
3.0
POLI121
Dec 4, 2007

Terry has turned all my ideas of contemporary political ideologies upside down and inside out-in other words, he has done his job, and has done it well. I would recommend taking this class to take you out of complacency.

4.0
4.0
POLI121
Dec 23, 2007

Good teacher, and a very interesting class. His exams were pretty hard though, you gotta read and know the book well.

5.0
4.0
POLI352
May 4, 2008

Great prof! Passionate about what he teaches and very dynamic. He is constantly moving, which strangely draws your attention to him at all times. His tests are a bit tough, but everything you need to know is on overheads and he gives you plenty of time to copy the notes. The topics are interesting, even if poli sci isn't your thing.

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Nov 8, 2008

Great guy. Very clear and straightforward notes and lectures... great for those of us who dont know much about poli sci :)

5.0
2.0
POLI111
Nov 26, 2008

Really fun teacher who makes politics really interesting! Our class had really good discussions about all the issues. Only 3 essays, and we didn't use the textbook for much more than getting references. Can that much lemon water be good for a person?

5.0
4.0
POLI352
Feb 7, 2010

Terry is an incredible prof who really knows his stuff, but is in no way arrogant about it. He encourages class discussion and questions and is always willing to help a student get a higher grade if he/she is willing to try. His classes are always entertaining and his sarcasm and insight will crack you up!

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Dec 10, 2011

Made Poli 1110 an interesting and even entertaining course despite the otherwise dry content he had to teach. Very approachable, great at answering questions, and always willing to answer them. Dreaded taking the course initially, but it ended up being one of my favorites!

4.0
3.0
POLI1110
Mar 5, 2012

Great Prof!! He makes political science and the government/politics of Canada interesting! He keeps you engaged the entire class

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Mar 20, 2012

Terry is a great teacher. He makes Politics very interesting. He can become distracting with his pacing though.

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Apr 21, 2012

Terry is a great teacher - he makes politics interesting and engaging :)

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Aug 17, 2012

Terry is a great prof, and makes political science fun! His notes are fantastic, he explains everything well, and makes the information fun and enjoyable.

5.0
4.0
POLI1210
Mar 20, 2013

Good teacher, explains the subject very well and can answer any question with a good answer. Grades fairly, likes lots of evidence from the textbook in opinion papers. Wasn't a big fan of the textbook (political ideologies H.B. McCullough)

5.0
4.0
POLI1110
May 6, 2013

Great and enthusiastic teacher! Both helpful and knowledgable on material. He made political science interesting and generated good conversation relevant to course material.

5.0
3.0
POLI111001
Grade: C-
Oct 7, 2013

I love his class man!!!

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Oct 17, 2013

Extremely enthusiastic, really good teacher, super clear about everything.

5.0
2.0
POLI3010
Grade: D
Nov 24, 2013

Very interesting class and Terry is always a great lecturer. Never a boring moment when he teaches.

5.0
3.0
POLI1100
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2013

Great class and great prof! It was one of my fav classes of the term. Terry made politics interesting and fun to learn. I recommend his classes!

5.0
1.0
POLSC
Sep 30, 2014

Very good teacher.. amazing

5.0
2.0
1110
Nov 6, 2014

Amazing teacher, lessons are all very enthusiastic and engaging.

5.0
1.0
1210
Nov 27, 2014

Interesting lectures and easy assignments.

5.0
1.0
3200
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2014

Lots of notes, but you learn so much in Kading's class.

5.0
3.0
POLI1210
Jun 29, 2015

Terry was great - lectures were interesting, notes were good and he's got a great sense of humour. He marks his papers tough, but if you work hard and know your stuff it's not too bad. Very understanding about extensions (if needed) and personal issues. Highly recommend!

5.0
3.0
POLI1110
Nov 25, 2015

great teacher, all the ladies must have a crush on him!

4.0
3.0
POLI1210
Dec 7, 2015

Incredibly interesting lectures, but don't be surprised if and when your essays get a far weaker mark than you expected. I usually get A's on essays but I'm pulling crappy B's with his class. The exams are easy to ace with perfect marks as long as you attend class and study, though, so I guess it balances out if you're worried about your GPA.

5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Dec 8, 2015

Loved Terry! He makes political science really interesting and his lectures are super easy to follow. His papers are straight forward, and as long as you attend classes you'll do fine. Would definitely take another class with him!

5.0
2.0
POLI1210
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2016

He is probably my favourite professor I've had so far. Prepare for jokes and pronounced hand gestures, but the guy gives lectures that are both informative and humorous, and always welcomes class discussion. I would also describe him as fairly unbiased, as he can convincingly argue for any ideology.

5.0
3.0
POLI1210
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2016

Poli 1210 with Terry was amazing! Honestly, I loved Poli Sci so much with Terry I'm planning on dropping out of my bachelor of science program and taking political science instead! Great teacher and great class.

3.0
2.0
POLI1110
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

Terry was really passionate with the subject with made the classes fine to go to the only problem was that each test question is out of 15-20 marks even if you can't write very many things on the subject. Textbook was also only used for papers but if you didn't provide examples you get a bad grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
POLI1110
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Terry is such a kind guy. He just bops around and swings his arms everywhere. He is really knowledgable about politics. I'd definitely recommend taking this class, especially if you're just getting into politics, he explains everything very clearly. He doesn't have a moodle so you have to show up to every class

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLI1210
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Terry is so funny, he is always swinging his body around and giggling during lectures. Very fair grader, tests are easy as long as you have copied all the notes down. The papers have interesting topics and he teaches without bias. I learned so much from this class, very clear teaching style.

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
POLI1210
Feb 13, 2017
Would take again

amazing professor. I have never had so much fun learning about politics and the ideologies. Would recommend his class to any individual. He was fun, straight forward and got to the point. Fairly easy grading, midterm/final were not very difficult.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
POLI1100
Grade: B
Feb 27, 2017
Would take again

Good prof, keeps things light can drift off topic tests are very straight forward. Tough grader on the papers. Talks with his hands a lot.

Tough Grader
Respected
5.0
3.0
POLI1110
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

Terry is great at political science, his lectures were very informative and interesting. If you do what he asks on his papers, you will do well on them. His tests are easy as long as you have copied down all of the powerpoint notes, he doesn't have Moodle, so make sure you attend every class. He keeps you entertained with his hand gestures.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLI1210
Grade: A-
Sep 13, 2017
Would take again

Very sweet. Definitely hard falling asleep or skipping his classes

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
POLI1100
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Awesome prof. He is very engaging and loves opinions during his lectures which makes for a really fun and open learning environment. Plus he isn't biased to any political view that obviously goes hand in hand with politics. I would highly recommend taking any of his courses

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PHIL110001
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Awesome prof. Very engaging, great at arguing for any position and fair with grades and expectations. Moves around and gestures a lot. He's very good at painting a big picture. Goes off on interesting tangents, but always makes sure to bring it back to the main point. Very funny.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
POLI3010
Grade: A+
Oct 30, 2020
Would take again

Terry is honestly the best prof at this terrible university. He is super fun and engaging. He makes all his lectures super interesting, and is always available outside of class to help. He also gives very helpful feedback, and is just a funny dude. Super laid back, and his assignments are a breeze. Honestly a gem.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
POLI1100
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2021
Would take again

Terry was one of the best profs for POLI 1100 take this course to be inspired. And actually feel like youre learning something

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
POLI3030
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2021
Would take again

Ive had Terry three times now and he's a great prof. Interesting lectures, easy marker, and overall great guy. He's flexible with due dates and is very easy going. Take him if you can !

4.0
1.0
POLI3010
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Ive had Terry many times throughout my schooling at TRU and he is one of the best. Hes quite possibly the best marker & has such a passion for the material in the class. The books you read are enjoyable and not too hefty either. Terry is truly one of the best at TRU & you will enjoy his classes. Any class he offers is amazing, trust me

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Terry is one of the best profs I have had. He is super nice and gives awesome lectures. He clearly wants everyone to succeed in his class, and is an easier grader too. I have already registered to take another class with him. Highly recommend.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLI1110
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Was good with giving an extension. Papers are not difficult (add a little personality for better grade), also on interesting and relevant topics. Also interesting lectures, dont miss though cause his notes are just not the same. He is passionate and is open to class conversation. Good textbook too. Learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed class.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLI1100
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

I was never interested in politics prior to taking this class. Terry is such a fantastic prof who made learning exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed going to every lecture. Possibly my favorite prof I've ever had. Would absolutely recommend taking a class with him if you can.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
POLI110
Grade: C+
Feb 16, 2022
Would take again

Terry is a good professor. Although his lectures can be boring sometimes, his courses are pretty straight forward. No matter the class, for whatever reason he disses on Canada. ALWAYS! He makes it seem like it isn't one of the best countries in the world, and when he laughs none of the class finds it funny.

Test heavy
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
2.0
POLI1100
Grade: B+
Aug 26, 2023
Would take again

He is one of the professors I will remember for the rest of my life. His passion in his teaching, kindness, and engagement in class what makes me want to keep taking more classes with him. As long as you show an understanding in his work, give examples, and attend his classes - you'll easily pass.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
POLI1100
Grade: C+
Sep 23, 2023
Would take again

Wonderful professor and his classes were so interesting

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
POLI1100
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

I absolutely loved his class! His lectures were amazing and I always looked forward to his class! Super easy, just go to class and get the ppt notes and you will easily pass. He is very enthusiastic and passionate and I would 10000% take his class again! Terry really cares for his students

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

52%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (6)
A- (5)
A (4)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 26 reported grades
A+: 6
A-: 5
A: 4
B: 3
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (10)
Amazing lectures (7)
Hilarious (7)
Respected (5)
Caring (5)
Inspirational (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Get ready to read (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.04 avg change
Dec
Jan
Feb
Aug
Sep
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

1110

5.0

(1)

1210

5.0

(1)

3200

5.0

(1)

POLISCI

5.0

(3)

POLI214

5.0

(2)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

LOTSOFPOLI

4.0

POLI121

3.3

POLI214

3.0

POLI390

3.0

POLI111121

3.0

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