Alan Levy - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: Alan Levy

Department: History

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The smartest prof you'll ever have. My only negative about him is that there isn't any note slides, he just simply talks the entire class period. That is sometimes hard for people so I understand why some don't like that. There is no homework, but he gives an optional extra credit presentation that will help your grade. Also drops the lowest test

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Levy is the smartest Professor you will ever take, hands down. Everything he says comes straight from his head. However, this makes it harder to take notes because he does not use PowerPoints, only pictures. Sometimes the lectures can get a little boring but class is not mandatory. He truly wants everyone to succeed and is a great person.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1825CURRENT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smartest prof @ SRU. Expect to work, but if you do, he'll respect you and grade well. His range of knowledge is awesome. Go to class and take good notes. Lectures are full of information but can be a bit dry. Accessible outside class for help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Levy is very knowledgeable and passionate about history. His lectures tend to be boring. The class is fairly easy as long as you show up and take notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS18151920
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The whole class is lectures with no powerpoint so be ready to takes notes. There is three test and that is it. You can do an extra credit paper which really helps your grade. He drops you lowest test score. If you take good notes and study the day before you will be fine. He is super nice and funny too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMHIST1900
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Nice and funny guy but his lectures kill me for how long and boring they are. Hard to stay on track that long. Only slides he puts up are faces so you literally have to listen to every word he says and if you miss a class you are way behind.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AMERICATO1825
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Levy's knowledge of history is mind blowing - he gives every lecture without a PowerPoint. Although the content is a little dry, hes nice & tries to make lectures funny, relatable and relevant. He doesn't take attendance, I used history sparknotes rather than the book to study, no HW, he drops your lowest exam score.. just pay attention!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AMERICATO1825
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

REAL smart - like, the most knowledgeable you will encounter at SRU (or anywhere for that matter). Don't be put off by his reputation for controversy - he's a nice man, expects you to work but will help you and respects your effort. Dry humor, but it's there.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST358
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Dr. Levy for most of my History courses thus far. He's a good prof for night classes. All tests are essay format, but aren't too difficult if you paid attention and took good notes during lecture. It is an upper division so you'll have a research paper, but you can pick whatever topic you want about the time period. I'd recomend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a professor who knows what he is talking about. Has a high vocabulary so makes it hard to understand what he says sometimes. You only have 3 tests overall but are tough unless you study a lot. Overall I enjoyed the class and the professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the most exciting class to take. Lectures are scatterbrained, long, and dull. There aren't many tests or assignments to get you a good grade, so you really have to work for it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST358
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is based solely on discussion and student presentations. Take home essay tests and two paperspresentations. He can be very dull and monotone, but seems nice enough. Obsessed with the cultural implications of historical events, so focus on that, rather than facts. Fair grader, but not a ton of feedback. Neither loved nor hated him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. One of the best I have ever have. Passionate about history. Stayed after class to answer any questions I had. If you can take notes, you should be able to do well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Levy is a great professor! he just lectures during class and as long as you go to class and take notes the class will be a breeze! personally, history is my worst subject but this class was not difficult for me at all. You only need to write one paper for the entire semester. Great class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: USHISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Levy has to be the smartest man I've ever met. You ask him about anything or anyone even remotely prevalent and having to do with history and he can give you any information you'd ever need to know.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: US1812195
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you don't like history do not take him! All he does is write the name of the person and talk about it for an hour! Even if you take good notes, you won't do good on the test! His test questions are not in the format of what he discusses during lecture!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Levy is the most intelligent history teacher/professor I have ever had. It helps that I enjoy the subject and class material taught, but I digress. If you put in minimal effort, go to class (not religiously/mandatory). Take the exams, write decent essays, and do the paper and oral presentation for a grade boost you will be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent, very knowledgeable, but also very tough. The tests questions are more conceptual and ask about the meanings behind things instead of actual facts, which can be challenging. I found that Dr. Levy doesn't often understand where you're coming from when discussing grades or essays; somewhat close-minded about grades.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Levy is a very nice guy. His lectures can be a little dry and he only uses Powerpoint for visuals. The tests are super hard. Make sure you know about the economic political legislation rather than the social aspects of the time period. Do the oral presentation for a nice grade boost!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST202
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr.Levy is an extremely intelligent man who can lecture for the entire time with no powerpoint at all. He clearly knows his history more than any other professor I have had. You will have to write a paper, give an oral report, and take 3 tests. However, none of these are extremely difficult if you put the effort in. He grades fairly.