David Applebaum - Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Professor: David Applebaum

Department: History

College: Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 20THCENTEURO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's a bit eccentric and his assignments are easy. I missed some classes and still got an A. Honestly only upper level history class I got an A in and not because I was an amazing student he's just an easy grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISTDIFF
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I like him. he's difficult to understand at first, but take notes and follow the directions on the assignments and you'll do fine. I've had him 3x and would take him again

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HISTHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's an interesting character. At first he's hard to understand because he's kind of all over the place at first, but make sure to take notes, and follow the directions for the assignment. If you do that you'll get a B. If you go above what he asks you'll get an A, Ive had him 3x and would probably take one of his classes again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TWCENEURP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Overall this class was okay, but there was no organization at all. He should really be a philosophy professor instead of a history prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST5445
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is awesome. He teaches history unlike any other teacher. class participation is optional he is very understanding of every student. Has a "hippy" way of thinking and teaching which makes the class very interesting. Class is more than handouts and readings, he shows movies and songs and teaches students how to analyze them also.I would take again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved this professor so much. He made learning so much more fun and I actually looked forward to coming to his class. there were these 2 in front of my complete that would CONSTANTLY complain on how horrible he is. One actually said he wanted him to change the exam! Grow up kids this is college. I will take him in the future if i can!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST0531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor is the oen of the best professors I have had. He really teaches you how to historically analyze topics and understand all of the complexities. Textbooks are very good, and he often changes up class to make things more interesting. Due dates and assignent dates are flexible to the class's needs. Papers are the method of examination.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WORLDHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you come to class and pretend to be interested, you will get a good grade.Hand in your work even if it is all bs and you should do alright.No tests that I can remember. Sometimes he gets a little weird. We played finger puppets in class once.Don't take him if you want to learn history, because you wont.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This man is a terrible teacher. I learned nothing from him all year. His directions for assignments are very unclear, and I never got grades back for any of the essays I completed despite asking him multiple times. This class was miserable for me and I LOVE history. You do not need to go to class to pass. In the end I got a B+.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WORLDHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Terrible professor! He doesnt teach anything, his topics are all over the place, and he assigned papers but never gave the grades back till the very end of the semester. His class was a giant waste of time and id avoid him at all costs. If you want to actually learn ANYTHING relevant don take him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SENIOSEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Had him for Senior Seminar. Let students on thier own to write the paper. Could write on whatever we wanted and only 20-25 pages. No other stupid assignment, just write the paper. Very un-clear on due dates, assigned outline/bibliography/ect but never collected them. Only collected the final paper. Write to the liberal viewpoint and your set.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you have a chance take his classes. Sure he's a little unorthodox but the man is a great teacher who makes you think outside of the box. He really helped me understand that history is not just about books but those who lived it. One of the best I've ever had.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTMETH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Don't take his class!!!! VERY unclear, you basically never know what you are supposed to do. He answers your questions with questions and is not understanding about needing extra help. The entire experience of his class was frustrating and very stressful.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTMETH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

nice guy..hard class..VERY UNCLEAR..unhelpful..never anwsers questions clearly..you never know what you are suppose to do..dont take him for methods!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SENSEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Never had any idea what was going on. Just pretend like you do and you'll get along fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HISTSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A very smart man -- but not at all pompous or arrogant. The course was a freshman seminar and he was very helpful with his advice and suggestions about how to deal with things in our first semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WCIV2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's very interesting and a nice guy, but is very unclear and rarely will give a straightforward answer. The class was also very unstructured. Only take him if you're in the mood for an unconventional class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WLDHSTY1500RS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He can get off track very easily, but his class is extremely easy as long as you do whats assigned and especially the WebCT assignments. Highly recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GENDERSEXHIST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him for a 400 level class. Compared to other upper level history courses, he is easy because he doesn't assign much to do. The problem though is that his class structure is so liberal that it gets annoying. I had no idea what my grade would be at any point, and some of the discussions were too far out there for any mental progress.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I want to jump off a bridge! I am in his class right now and he is so boring and unclear about everything. There isnt much work to turn in except right now we have an IMPOSSIBLE midterm that is odd format and a research paper that is rediculusly formatted!I really hate my life just dont do it to yourself!Everyone in the class would say the same!