Ellis Wasson - University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professor: Ellis Wasson

Department: History

College: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST210
• 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:

This class could be better, but as a professor he is great. He is very knowledgeable about military history and is a good teacher. He is very clear and if you attend class the exams are easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class sucks! Took it as a breadth requirement and was one of the hardest classes ever. The reading is absolutely insane and the papers are dumb. He expects you to be a history major for this class, when 90% of the class isn't one. Somehow made military history boring and dull.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable but goes through powerpoints quickly and does not post them anywhere for review, unlike most professors. Requires students to create their own review sheets that are heavily graded and cloud your mind with information not actually needed on the test.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

Wasson is a great guy. For all history majors, he is an ideal professor to take your seminars with. I am SO much more confident in my writing of history thanks to him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

Dr. Wasson helped me become a better writer. He is the best history professor at Delaware I have had. Dr. Wasson is extremely helpful and cares about each student. Further, he is a genius and passionate about the subject. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST474
• 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:

I loved this class- our topic was really unique and Dr. Wasson is clearly passionate about British History. He's a very nice person too, and rewards your efforts in class. I would recommend his classes to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST475
• 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:

He is about as passionate about history you can get. Had 2 seminars with him and thoroughly enjoyed both. Class is not a breeze and he expects that you put forth effort. Bearing that in mind, he rewards effort and grades very fairly. He often included great movies to enhance the course. Keeps track of your progress during semester. Great professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WORLD10
• 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:

I think he is the smartest man I have ever seen. He is a great guy that you can understand. He is reasonable in his grading and if you try hard he will know.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

I had Winston Churchill 268 seminar with him and loved it. One of the smartest professors I have had, and he is very enthusiastic about history. Grading is more than fair, but be ready to put effort into the class. It is not an easy A, but if you try, he will know it. I highly recommend taking him for History seminars.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

is it me, or does it seem as if he is writing these really good reviews? anyway, i had him and he was pretty good. the kind of teacher who you dont have to be incredibly anxious to learn about subject to get good grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had Ellis Wasson as a high School history teacher (he teaches AP Euro). You will not find a smarter man, nor a profesor with as much enthusiasim for his topic as he does. Lectures are actually interesting stories that make boring topics relatable and memorable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

European Imperialism expert. Knows more than you ever wanted to know about Britain. Extremely nice and helpful man who thoroughly enjoys the subject, but moreso enjoys giving out pleasing grades. Take to his writing style and you'll do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've had at UD; wonderful storyteller. Very passionate. Churchill seminar was facinating.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

Great professor. Tells the history of Winston Churchill like he's reading a story. Great speaker, lots of reading, but overall EXTREMELY interesting. If you love any kind of history, this is the man to take! Remember to read and go to class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There is a good amount of reading, but he let's you know what parts you need to focus on. He enjoys someone arguing against his views in class. He's a great teacher and I'd recommend taking his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST367
• 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:

Very intelligent and well spoken. Very respectful. His class requires a good deal of reading, but he makes it very interesting and brings good perspective to the material. Overall, a great guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, great course! Knows his sh*t & presents many perspectives. Learned a LOT! LOTS of reading--but interesting & important to class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

Top quality teacher- best I've had

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST268
• 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:

hes a good guy, really helpful and class isnt that hard, but a lot of reading