David Bennett - Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Professor: David Bennett

Department: History

College: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST308
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof Bennett gave long dry lectures but they were good, you have to be listen and keep notes, these will be helpful for reviewing for midterms. The slideshow is just pictures relevant to what he's talking about so you have to pay attention to what he's saying because thats the only place you'll get that specific info that might be on the final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST308
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Bennett teaches with a very dry tone in voice, but oh my goodness this man is so smart and intelligent in the subjects that he teaches. Bennett is very knowledgeable in everything he teaches, because the man has done it all himself. The lectures can be boring some days but overall the class just makes you want to learn.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. His lectures are so powerful and insightful. He provides very good constructed feedback as well. I enjoyed all of my classes with him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had Prof Bennett years ago...very engaging lecturer..brilliant

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lecture is VERY long. 3 hours is tough for anyone, but if you pay attention a little bit you'll get a lot out of it. The review sessions are extremely helpful and will jog your memory about stuff you listened to earlier in class. He's a pretty easy grader, he wants to see what you know, not what you don't remember

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Three lecture format---not cool. An overall decent class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST715
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Loved the lectures...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bennett is one of the professors that distinguishes The Maxwell School from the other schools at Syracuse. If you are truly an American History student, this class is as close to becoming a fly on the walls of the Oval Office/Pentagon as it gets... probably because Bennett was one. Don't be surprised if/when C-SPAN films a lecture or two.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best class you will take at Syracuse. The readings are not necessary for the mid-term and it is a take home mid-term. Lectures are extremely insightful and you will learn everything you would ever want to know about WW1 and WW2. Take this class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bennett is a brilliant student of history. He knows just about everything. Though, his class is difficult. Readings are dense and long. Total of 6 books and approx. 4,000 pages is a bit much for any class. Tests are essay based which I've never been a fan of. If you love to read take his class, if not stay away. Overall it was a good experience

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

easily the best professor at syracuse university.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, gives great lectures. Keep up with the reading for the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lecture with this guy is like hearing Patton himself motivate the troops for combat. ANYONE will exit this class with a fascination for war strategy

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Lectures can get a little long but he's so interesting, smart and funny its totally worth it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best, most knowledgable teacher I've ever had. The class is long and not wall to wall laughs so to speak, but it's worth it for your life to take a class of his. Outstanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is...soooo...goood. probably the most knowledgable man on a specific subject on campus.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• 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:

THE WORLD AT WAR! D. Bennett is a brilliant man and a fascinating, effective professor. Enormously entertaining and enjoyable. Tough grader, but not excessively. He is incisive and omniscient. I would audit his classes just to watch him talk. Nuff said.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the best History teacher at syracuse. You must take his class: World At War, HST 307, and HST 308 all three are amazing. He says things like "fall apart like a cheap toy" and "you know that" He is great must take him!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST369
• 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:

The most horrendously boring man and class I have ever and will ever take. I was incapable of paying a moment's attention and I am a good student.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HSTSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bennett's expertise in the field of history is amazing. If you show up at his office hours unanounced, then yes he'll brush you off. If you show up during his office hours he is more than happy to talk to you. He is understanding and clearly cares a great deal about his students. Cannot recommend his courses highly enough!