Dean Fafoutis - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Professor: Dean Fafoutis

Department: History

College: Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: USHIST201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had him back in 1993 and 1994. Yes a lot of information and tough tests, but was always available to speak to after class and more than willing to work with me if I had an issue. Learned a lot but I had to work for it. Comes off as not warm and fuzzy but is very helpful one on one.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sort of confusing, I got an A on two of the tests and a C on two even though I thought they were all roughly the same quality. He doesn't really explain his grading system. His lectures are fine, but he's hard to hear. Personality-wise you could call him a coot

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

One of my favorite teachers at salisbury. You have to pay attention and attend every class or else you'll fall behind. The weekend before the exam someone stole my book bag which contained all of my notes. I emailed him the next morning and he sent out an email to the entire class asking if I could copy their notes. It was extremely helpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He hits you with a lot of information in lectures and expects a lot of detail on tests and essays. Very helpful and approachable. If you are unclear about anything talk to him, he'll explain it. Pay attention in lectures and ask questions when you need to. Definitely knows his stuff.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dean thinks he is above the law. Dude looks like Saddam Hussein and he runs his classroom like Saddam ran Iraq. Student assassinations are the norm. I would rather be living in Iran than being in his class, at least Iran preaches a semblance of morality.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• 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:

people giving bad ratings are just complainers. it was ALOT of writing but it wasnt that bad, ask questions to slow him down. he is VERY helpful and will answer any of your questions. strict on essays but they are only on a few pages from a book so you dont even have to read the whole book. take notes and study, you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

RUN. Do anything to avoid taking him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a horrible teacher. He doesnt use any powerpoints or books. His class is 75 minutes of straight lectures and he doesnt go into any explanation of them. The only way to do well on the papers is to write directly from the books and tests you should start studying the day he gives you the questions because he looks for all details

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

Unless you are a complete slacker don't take this class. No textbook use, simply write everything he says, study it, and you will do well. He will lecture at fast speeds for long periods of time so shorthand, type fast, if you miss class get notes. He is hilariously brutal never hesitating to humiliate you for sleeping or texting so avoid both.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome dude. i would say his class is probably one of the hardest i've ever taken but if u are unclear about anything just stay and talk to him and he'll tell you what you need to know. the grade is based on 3 tests, including final, and 3 outside papers, the papers were really easy. u just need to study your butt off for the tests

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the most difficult class I have ever taken!! The professor was just NOT A GOOD PROFESSOR!! There was no real class involvement on his part at all. It was like listening to an elderly person tell their story that you had to write word for word! If not, you would fail!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TERRIBLE TEACHER!! Do not take his class ever. He will talk the whole time while you write as fast as ur little hand can possibly write until it falls off. you will take impossible tests that take him one million years ot grade. He is very unwilling to answer questions and his tests are all essay. GOODLUCK. YOU WILL NEED IT!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

just talks the entire time. cant hear or understand him. DO NOT TAKE EVER. tests are impossible. wants you to write all your notes in to your essay. does give you the topic choices. will read a draft but dont follow what he says. if he says its good you will only get half the points. cold hearted. doesnt want to help you. just dont take him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No emotion. Just constantly taking notes...never use the book. Never take him

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

He's a hard ass but keeps you on your toes. You learn a lot from him if you just do your work. It's just tests and papers , so it's not so bad.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely picky about his assignments and classes are non stop writing. Be prepared

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dean will make you work. His class is very straightforward. He stands in front of class and reads the information. All you need to do is listen, take notes and study those notes for the tests. Be prepared to write for the whole class period, but asking questions will give you a break. Tests are simply repeating all the information from lectures.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was not as bad as everyone makes him seem. I was terrified for my first class after reading this website, but the class is not impossible. I highly recommend taking your laptop to class for note taking because he does go really quick in his lectures. Well prepared lectures, but not very approachable outside of class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I honestly did not think this class was that horrible and I am someone who HATES history. He is very straightforward, if you just take notes then study them for the tests you will be fine. Only 2 easy papers. Most of my friends in HIST 102 had 3-5. I would take his course again. Really prepares you for future college classes study-wise.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST401
• 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:

I agree, you all whine too much. Fafoutis is a college professor, not a high school teacher. He is clear about his expectations and he knows what he is talking about. By the end of your class, your writing hand will be ready for anything (6 pages of notes per class). Make sure you ask him questions when he asks for them.