David Summers - Capital University, Columbus, OH

Professor: David Summers

Department: Literature

College: Capital University, Columbus, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took several classes with him--Shakespeare, Dante, Yeats/Eliot/Auden, Renaissance Poetry... All of them terrific. Well, I actually kind of hated the Dante class because the translation we read was awful, but Dr. Summers was still terrific. He is a GIFT.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: UC100H
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hes a good person but an awful professor. His lectures are rather boring and you will catch yourself falling asleep if not interested in the subject. Make sure to read before each class otherwise you will just sit in silence. Very few grades in the class so always do your best work. Overall you have to work for your grade in this class and try.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: UC310HUMANITIES
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The absolute best lecturer! I actually looked forward to going to class to listen to his lectures. A LOT of reading. You will definitely learn a lot, both from him and from the reading. Not a lot of assignments (outside of the reading), but he expects quality for the few he gives. Really enjoyed the class and highly recommend it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Inspirational, kind, and passionate. Got me to change my major. So many other reviews said this class was hard, but honestly, you just need to participate and know how to work really hard. It's college, what else do you expect?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: UC310H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He had a tendency to go on long rants or he would just put in a movie for half of the 3 hour class. I also seeked help from him multiple times and did not recieve the help I requested. In addition he would give quizes over the reading but he would ask extremely specific questions so although I read every chapter, I failed all of the quizes

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: UC310HUMANITIES
• 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:

Horrible professor. Do not take, particularly if you are a full time student who doesn't have time to read and write thirty or so papers. Heavily reliant on texts which are not explained well, always confuses the dates, and demands way too much work

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: UC310H
• 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:

Phenomenal professor. I'm disappointed that he doesn't teach more classes. Humanities was probably my only exposure to him as a professor. The class was always interesting, always thought-provoking. Yes, he does demand good work out of his students, but would this really be college if he didn't? I will always remember Dr. Summers and his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LITSURVEY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's got a feva! And the only perscription is mo' literature! Pick his brain sometime. he is a wealth of information. Stop by his office, very easy to talk to, expects a lot from you. One of the favorites of the department.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Ok- maybe he's brilliant, but I just hated his class. It was pretty demanding and I took it as an elective. I did love to listen to him lecture though, very great speaker. Tough prof. and boring books...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't exactly do much in class, just lots of discussions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had an independent study with him for mythology and it was great, read and then sit and discus, and write some papers. He expects good work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Summers just radiates knowledge. Even if I'm not particularly interested in the topic, his lectures are still interesting. I never get bored! If you're looking for an easy class, he's not the Prof. for you though! He expects a lot!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Summers is amazing! He will put you in a state of awe while listening to him lecture. He makes you think in depth about really interesting topics. The lady who gets him is one lucky lady! His intelligence is absolutely attractive!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Rivals Pantsov for best professor at the school. Wonderfully passionate and eager to share his knowledge. Great guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expects a lot to be done by his students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Humanities teacher!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HONS310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. David Summers is perhaps one of the most passionate, intriguing, and intoxicatingly wonderful teachers I've ever had. Just the sound of his voice is addictive. And I learned a lot in his class too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

His love for Literature is very contagious. I really enjoy all of his classes! And hes taking us to England...so that makes him my favorite!