Robert Dewhirst - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Professor: Robert Dewhirst

Department: Political Science

College: Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS34102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't say he's a mean professor, just old-fashioned. He really knows and explains his stuff but he will leave you in the dark when itcomes to what to expect on the test. And the reading is next to impossible to keep up with but if you don't read good luck. He adds free points to tests. Nobody appreciates his jokes though. I'm a sucker for puns.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS3410201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He just sits in front of the class and rambles. Has nothing to do with layout of book or required notes to pass the test. If you have a option don't pick him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 34401
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not skip class. I learned that the hard way, I almost failed his class, but it was my own fault. His lectures are more like really educated ramblings, he just talks to you about the topic of the day so you have to pay attention and write down basically everything. If you enjoy puns he's the guy for you. You will need to read your books, a lot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 3420201
• 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:

Dr. Dewhirst challenges the way you think about topics and present a topic from multiple angles. If you are a committed student and looking to get a lot out of a course, Dr. Dewhirst is your professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 3410202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dewhirst is a confusing man. He makes a lot of puns, and usually doesn't talk much about what's actually going to be on the test. MUST READ THE TEXT BOOK TO PASS THE TEST. 3 tests that he calls "opportunities" that are very tough. Beware, it's "quite alarming" "sports fans".

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMGOVANDPOL
• 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:

he is not a good teacher, he is very confusing and quite hard to follow 98% of the time. Just cares about himself and "jokes" are unbearable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend taking him. He is a nice guy, but his test are 25 questions from the book and 25 from what you actually learn in class. He just stands up in front of the class and rambles on.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS34401
• 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:

I like Dewhirst a lot as a person. He is very fun to talk to and is there to help outside of class whenever you need it. This Class is very rough to get an A in. Tests are all essays and mostly out of the book. No study guides and he doesn't tell you the essay questions so you are kind of on your own when trying to figure out what to study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLS34102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rambles on about nothing for the entire class. Most of the information on the tests come from the book and not the lecture. He is liberal. Conservatives will be annoyed and frustrated during his lectures

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOGOV
• 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 makes the same puns over and over again. Don't study your "lecture" notes. Read the book very carefully. Know your court cases, Amendments, and clauses. Drink caffeine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is a very hard A. I studied for hours, read the book, studied the book, made note cards-- everything. Dewhirst tells you what he expects and grades fairly, always there for help. You just have to put forth effort and actually try.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

extremely liberal, instead of teaching his class he teaches his ideologies. Tests are graded by how he feels about your answer instead of how well you answered the question

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay, well I'm a straight A student and this guy put my in my place. This is a tremendously hard class because it requires that you spend ridiculous amounts of time studying and he is a VERY particular guy when it comes to his essay test. I studied for a week straight and got a 51/100. He is the worst for this Gen. Ed., take someone else for it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in the summer and over all this is not a hard class if you go to class and pay attention,but if you are trying to get an A its going to be more difficult. I think he makes this class fun because he has a dry scene of humor. 3 test are multiple choice with 25 from notes and 25 from book, 1 test is essay. With one analysis paper.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOV201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly Dewhirst isnt a bad guy ,but I would suggest you not take his class if you have a short attention span because you will fall asleep. He doesnt really trip off attendance because half my class missed alot of days. Some of his quotes are; any pundentries, perfect studying weather, sports fans, opportunity lol

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One thing that's for certain about Dewhirst is that he LOVES what he teaches. He has a million, obviously rehearsed puns that he'll throw in during his lectures (that sometimes actually ARE funny) and the class is 100% completely lecture. Textbook reading is required for exams, plus an extra book for an essay test. Overall, I personally liked him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He makes some jokes that are sometimes funny. He has 3 test over lectures. Tests are easy if you pay attention. tests are 50% book 50% lecture. He has 1 paper due. also he has 1 essay test. this will make or break your grade. It is very hard. make sure you read your book atleast 2 weeks ahead of time

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is nice but you want to fall asleep in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is horrible. He's a horrible teacher. He makes jokes that aren't funny. He gets to talking so much you don't know what to write down and what's important for the tests. I feel like he just starts rambling to show his knowledge of the subject. That's great, but not for an introductory class. DON"T TAKE HIM. I've heard to take Wade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

While I enjoyed the daily discourse that usually ensued within the news media and politics, what I did not enjoy was the overuse of liberal commentary and one sidedness of his arguments. The books that were required were all biased and did not show an "even-keel" point of view. Mr. Dewhirst himself is a wonderful person and fun to talk to.