Michael Delahoyde - Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Professor: Michael Delahoyde

Department: English

College: Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Delahoyde loves Shakespeare, like LOVES Shakespeare. So, the class is not dull. I came in not excited about reading 500-year-old material and left wishing the class didn't have to end. Required reading is done is sections (usually an Act at a time), so that you're not overwhelmed. Participate! The tests are rough, but he grades on a curve.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't get a straight A, but granted I am not a native english speaker and had trouble reading the assigned texts at first. He is a good teacher and his class served its purpose: - I know more Shakespeare than the average native speaker - and I no longer detest Shakespeare, yay! Can only recommend. Con: His grading was elusive(please fix)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A Great Teacher! Very experienced in the world of Shakespeare. If I could, I would take this class again. Make sure to do the online posts! You should "read" but you can get away with doing the hw assignments using spark notes. However, you cannot pass the tests without actually reading the book!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very positive teacher, wants you to learn and exceed. Fun class to get a boringg credit out of the way.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM103
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was not helpful at all, he failed 80% of my class and felt no remorse. He doesn't prepare you for exams and is an extremely hard grader.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very likable and funny. He makes dry material enjoyable. Very respectful and wants you to do well in the class. encourages and values participation/ commentary in class. He is very passionate about the material. Reading material is important to understanding what he goes over in class and for homework. Online notes are helpful as study guide

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You're missing out if you try to rely on Sparknotes (plus, tests are about 25% quotations, and most of the quotes are fairly obscure). Easy to get an A if you just do what was assigned. Class is discussion based. Overall: great, quirky professor, my only complaint is that his Oxfordianism is a little too intense.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1707
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was supposed to be my easy class this semester and it sucks! The class is so hard to follow because he jumps from book to book and subject to subject and its hard to understand. He never has presentations ready and just talks from his butt. He puts his notes up online but if you weren't in class, youll have no idea what they mean. Not fun.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL305
• 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:

Dr. Delahoyde was my favorite professor of my 5 years at WSU. He made Shakespeare pretty enjoyable and was a very entertaining and funny lecturer. Aside from having to write a literary analysis paper, I didn't find his course to be that difficult. I didn't care for group activities in class, though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Best teacher you will have by far at WSU. If you don't mind Shakespeare. I just used Spark notes all semester and as long as you go to class and actually listen, you get a great grade. First test I got an A+. He is very passionate about what he teaches and has awesome discussions in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHAUCER
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent professor, all around

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His test are very hard but the class is pretty easy going. The test were curved so I wasn't too stressed. There is weekly homework that can really add up in the end (it's curved too). Sometimes has extra credit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He never was that helpful, very disorganized, his tests were extremely hard, no matter how long you studied the only way to pass them was to memorize the plays word for word which is not something people want to do, I wouldn't recommend this class unless your major is Shakespeare.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUM103
• 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:

Not a good teacher at all. Classes are so confusing, I never knew what was going on because he is SO disorganized. His tests are entirely based on obscure quotes. The class averages were extremely low. He took everything I liked about humanities out. The only reason I got a B was that the class is curved, thank god.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUM103
• 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:

Delahoyde seems genuinely concerned with helping his students learn. While his lectures may seem a bit unorganized, it is refresing to have a discussion-based course. However, be forewarned: he will not lead you along during discussion, and the room will be uncomfortable silent until somebody speaks up. Would definitely recommend this course!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• 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 best professor I've ever had in 3 yrs. of being here. He's an amazing teacher. I'd recommend him to anyone. He's extremely helpful & very approachable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST205
• 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 is very helpful, but sometimes the material is kind of confusing

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• 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:

Delahoyde is awesome. I wish he taught more classes.Even if I wasn't interested, I'd take them. He gets you into things u never thought you'd like. Very witty, clever, funny, intelligent & great at helping us. Us students love him!!! MORE Delahoyde!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• 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:

To add to my last rat'g: Don't get me wrong- he's NOT easy, but nor is he so difficult. He makes you thin & breaks down Shakespeare's difficult lang. & makes it fun & useful. He's also not a pushover like some,but he's also not an arrogant prof who won't listen.I wish he taught even more classes.I love learning f/him. Prof. D deserves 10 out of 5!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• 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:

Has become my fav. prof. out of 4 yrs. of schooling. Never thought I'd like Shakespeare. He's quirky, fun, a superb prof. & he encourages participation no matter what you have to say. Love his teaching. He's 1 of those I'll never forget. Best WSU has.