Pros: Knows his subject and makes the class very interesting. Highly suggest him.
Cons: Tests are essay format and you HAVE to start studying at least a week in advance. Lot of reading. Some of it is engaged and some of it isn't.
Depending on the T.A. you have the class will be easy or hard for you. If you get one named Kainen Morel switch immediately!!! He doesn't know anything about American History and is extremely rude to his students.
Professor rated by: Undeclared Student on November 7, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
4
The lecture classes are quite boring, but the discussion sessions are very interesting and really get you involved. Grades and interest really depends upon your TA.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on October 28, 2009
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
4
Pros: Drake is very fun to listen to in lecture.
Explains everything you will need to know for test.
tests are not cumulative
Cons: Very hard cumulative end of term paper
The class is very heavily reliant on who your TA is. Many students struggle in the class but I have found that this comes from studying issues more than anything else. My advice for studying is to record all the lectures on your computer and then go back to listen to them. the class tests are not cumulative and generally cover very easy topics. The biggest struggle I found was the end of term paper. There is a lot of reading but you get an entire week to read everything before the next breakout session. In general the class is not bad.
Professor rated by: History Student on December 7, 2011
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HIST 2111
AM HISTORY TO 1865
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The only nice things I can say about him are that he's at least enthusiastic about his subject and is good about posting his powerpoints online. This class is pretty difficult- the papers are a pain and are graded very anally, and reading all of the books makes you want to shoot yourself in the face. And you might get screwed and get a bad TA. Some of the TAs have no idea what they're talking about. The tests are all essay- some people have trouble finishing them in the time allowed. You have to know what you're talking about and provide a lot of detail in your essays in order to get a decent grade. All in all, a very unenjoyable experience. I wish you luck if you decide to take this class.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on April 15, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
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Pros: The lectures are very interesting. And the notes are detailed. The TA's are willing to help you when needed.
Cons: The tests are all essay. No multiple choice. You have to cover a lot in all of your answers, and there are very few questions actually on the test. You must take notes very quickly. A few of the TA's did not speak English very well, and it made it very difficult to communicate with them.
There is a large research paper to be written at the end of the year, but it is the only homework/ projects that are assigned. A young and interesting professor. Dr. Drake really know the information that he is teaching the class.
Professor rated by: Accounting Student on April 17, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
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Pros: Drake is an amazing professor! You're lucky if you have him. The class is great and he makes learning fun. You actually learn a lot! I really really enjoyed History 2112 with him!
Cons: He grades good and his TA's break out sessions are just for bonus points.
Only difficult thing is the final paper, condensing 110 years of history into 7 pages was kind of hard. But besides that, great class!
Drake really cares and makes the class so much fun! I definitely recommend taking him if you can! I would definitely take another history class with him if I could!
Professor rated by: Business Student on December 11, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
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Pros: He is pretty funny! He may talk a little fast but it is not that bad. He gives great notes and he explains things well. If you have a question, he will answer your question even though you are in a 300 people class.
Cons: There is a lot of books he wants you to buy. His tests can be a little difficult if you don't do the readings.
History is not a hard class if you take it with Drake. Give it a try and most likely you will do well!
Professor rated by: Chinese Student on April 18, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
3
Pros: He really knows and cares about the subject. He tries to make the lectures as interesting as possible.
Cons: There are a lot of books, and a lot of assigned readings. If you don't do the readings, you will not do well on the tests. The tests are very difficult, as they are all essay tests and you have to be very detailed. There's also a research paper at the end of the term.
Good teacher, but lots of reading and difficult tests.
Professor rated by: Journalism Student on September 21, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
4
Pros: Great Lecturer, knows his stuff very well
prepares you for test.
enjoyable personality
Cons: 1 really hard paper
He is really good, I was fortunate to be in a small class with him, so our weekly discussion was with him not a TA. Great man, really know his history and can relate it to a lot of things. He prepares you for whats going to be on the test, nothing crazy. just go to class. Oh and all the tests are short answer
Professor rated by: Psychology Student on November 18, 2011
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HIST 3073
AMER 1945-PRESENT
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Pros: Laptops allowed, but it was tempting to not pay attention. Being able to look up the topic we're going over for more detail was beneficial. Every other Friday is for class discussion. No textbook but several novels are required.
Cons: Prone to rambling and adding irrelevant information. One essay with extensive research required.
Not a great professor but not bad either.
Professor rated by: Political Science Student on May 10, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
5
Pros: good lecturer. Goes over everything that is going to be on the test clearly, and there are study sessions to help you out if you need any help.
Cons: There are only 2 tests, a term paper, and a final that are in the class, so there is a ton of information crammed on each test. There was also a lot of reading.
Recomend to anyone
Professor rated by: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student on May 4, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
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Pros: He's a really good teacher. This class is kind of dependent on your TA and how much work you're willing to pout into it. If you actually read the given assignments and study, you'll do fine.
Cons: It's a hard class at first, but don't let the types of tests he gives intimidate you. They're lengthy, but fair.
Professor rated by: Marketing Student on December 1, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
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Pros: He is an awesome lecturer. He describes the material in a way that is easy to understand.
Cons: The tests are mainly over the readings; which requires you to read the material and focus on what you read.
If you can read material and easily remember who said what, then you will do great!
Professor rated by: Psychology Student on October 23, 2011
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HIST 2111
AM HISTORY TO 1865
4
Pros: You can tell he really loves history and the stuff he is teahcing. He made the class interesting and enjoyable. He also made it easy to take notes in class.
Cons: It is a 300 person class, so you don't get any one-on-one time. You do get to know your TA fairly well.
Professor rated by: Early Childhood Education Student on November 7, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
3
Pros: The paper seems to be graded liberally. Somehow passed because of my final and term paper when I failed the 1st two test. Great teacher.
Cons: Essay only test. Tons of reading! Midpoint is before 2nd test so you dont know if you will pass or fail. Not an easy class.
Professor rated by: Marketing Student on May 16, 2011
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HIST 2111
AM HISTORY TO 1865
3
Pros: Is very enthusiastic about history. You can tell that he really loves his job.
Cons: Talks really fast. The assigned papers are very difficult and are graded very harshly.
Exams are all essay and are very particular, they are graded very harshly as well.
Professor rated by: Mathematics Education Student on April 18, 2011
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HIST 2112H
US 1865 TO PRESENT
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Pros: Knows the topic, Interesting lectures, Interesting reading material, DIscussion are always interesting.
Cons: High amounts of reading, sometimes 300 pages a week, all of it was worth reading however.
Take this class! He tells history like it should be!
Professor rated by: English Student on March 10, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
3
Cons: WAY too much reading
This class was way to hard for what it was. The tests were set up in a way where you could answer everything sort of correctly, but still fail it. I think it was very unfair for people who are not history majors.
Professor rated by: Spanish Student on May 3, 2011
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HIST 2112
AMER HIS SNC 1865
4
Pros: Drake is awesome, very entertaining. Great speaker. Focuses on people's reaction to history, not just historical occurrences.
Cons: Your grade supremely depends on your TA, which stinks. I busted my butt in hopes of an A and got a B+.
Professor rated by: Religion Student on June 11, 2011
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HIST 2111
AM HISTORY TO 1865
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Pros: He gives extra credit from time to time.
Cons: Tests are essentially 7 questions each and are the majority of your grade which doesn't leave room for mistakes. Some of his TAs dont really know what they are talking about either.
Professor rated by: International Affairs Student on December 7, 2010
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