Wunyabari Maloba - University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Professor: Wunyabari Maloba

Department: History

College: University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AFRA134
• 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. maloba is one of the best lecturers at UD. he has very high expectations for the class, however he helps you achieve those standards. his lectures are amazing and very engaging, so take lots of notes ! he gives a lot of reading for his exams, make sure to know specific authors and people when referencing topics. overall amazing !!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be funny when he wants to be, but he's also very short-tempered when students show up late, use cell phones, or don't take notes while he's lecturing. His expectations are super high and he requires that students go beyond what they learn in his class. There's a lot of reading and this class definitely isn't an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly the greatest and you can tell that he's passionate about the subject. I was expecting a history heavy class, but it was more about how African history is portrayed and different biases. However I feel that what I ended up learning will be more useful in the long run as opposed to itty bitty details. Would definitely recommend!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Maloba is the best professor I've had so far at UD. His lectures are so engaging and he loves to open up the floor for discussion. He really makes you think and expects a lot of his students- but you come out of his class with such a passion for the topics/issues he's brought up and is a professor you'll want to take future classes with.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST439
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He makes you work - lots of readings and two 15-page research papers. But he's the most inspirational professor I've ever had. Seriously take this class - it'll change your life.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BAMS134
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is more than just a great professor. I cherished the wisdom he gave in his office hours and our talks after class. His class really helped shaped my identity even though I was already aware and confident in myself. The class demands work but when I say it was all worth it, believe me. I would take it again if I could, simply amazing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST397
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Maloba was by far the highlight of my semester. I have never taken his courses before this but it is clear he knows how to do his job. There's a good amount of reading, you can get away with skimming if you attend class and take notes. Extremely clear during lectures, will repeat key points 2-4 times in one class. Provokes intellectual thought.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BAMS397
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Looking back,I can say he was easily the best part of uni.He changed the way I think and view the world, my passion and interest, my career choice etc.He was not only the best&most influential prof,but he became a great mentor too.He has high expectations yet is fair and kind.His classes are what college ought to be: thought-provoking&intellectual.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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 Maloba for HIST397 prior to taking this class. I still hold him in very high regard. He is a great professor. Class feels somewhat like a BAMS course and I found myself thinking about race more in this than in 397. I also feel a greater appreciation for African culture, so he's doing something right. -- Do NOT underestimate the map test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AFRICANHISTORY
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only thing I miss about UD is Maloba and his classes. This man changed my life and I am an intellectual because of him. His passion and teaching will change your life.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST397
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I think Dr. Maloba is a great professor. The lectures are information rich and he encourages the students to think by asking questions. He is a fair grader. He's clear enough that you can get good grades on the tests by just paying attention to the lectures. Can get angry if he thinks you're not paying attention. A+ Professor

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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:

Study hard fact drop in his essay tests and you'll get a's. Map test is a free a don't screw that up. He's the man

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maloba is passionate about what he teaches but is disrespectful to students. He told a kid "I dont think you are bright." Difficult to understand, and you better always agree with him or your grade will go down. Attendance is mandatory and you cant leave or talk during class. DO NOT take this class if you're white. Other than that, funny laugh

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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:

Super cool guy. teaching style is great. he's funny but he's serious about what he's teaching and what he wants from his students. office hours are REALLY helpful. really nice guy, easy to talk to and very informative. a lot of reading but if you do it all youll get an A. great class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is extremely difficult. His tests are in-class essays where he expects you to remember very specific details from the many readings he assigns, and he is a very harsh grader. His lectures are unorganized and unclear, mostly random discussions without solid direction. But yes, he jokes and has a funny laugh.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST439
• 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:

Maloba is the man for he is not just a teacher but a mentor. If you get on his good side he is helpful in tips on travel, grad school, life stuff etc... His class was a amazing it will really change how you see the world. Do the readings (skim them) and the work and you will find it interesting and not to hard.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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:

Definitely not the easiest 100 level class but probably the most rewarding. Maloba really makes sure to teach you things that are important and relevant to you. Exams are hard and require info from outside of lectures. Fair grader when it comes to them though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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:

Rigid, but when it comes to exams, he gives you the grade you deserve. I would advise anyone taking the class to be able to remember many many details from the reading and use them in the essay exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST134
• 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:

For a 100 level course, this class was very hard. First test we were required to memorize all 54 countries and capitals in Africa, spelling counted, and this was the easiest test by far. To get a good grade on the essay tests, reiterate his biased opinion, he will take many points off if you disagree with him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST439
• 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:

i just took my 400 hist seminar (women & revolution in africa) w/ maloba, and it was amazing. he is honestly the best professor i have ever had at ud. he is so smart, and he was born/ raised in kenya, so he knows his subject really well. he is super helpful, and encourages really interesting and thought provoking debates in class. and he's funny!