Bruce Laforse - Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Professor: Bruce Laforse

Department: Classics

College: Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Laforse is a great professor, he keeps the class interesting and really cares about what he is teaching. With that said, the class is still extremely difficult and it takes a lot of studying to memorize all the dates, events, and locations he wants you to know.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's funny and makes jokes

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Curses a lot and is too inappropriate

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CL1500
• 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. Laforse is awesome. Reading some reviews on here I was hesitant but I am glad I took him. Summer class so my experience may have been different. 5 quizzes and a final. Drops one quiz. Sends a review sheet each week for the quiz. Clearly outlines in lecture what to expect. Not for the faint hearted, he says what is on his mind. 10/10!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Laforse is a good professor hands down. He's not the best, but he gives you everything and makes things very fun and interesting. Yes he does make fun of his students, but it's all in good fun. He used to make of me because I told him Rome was better than Greece when he thought it was vice versa. If you aren't sensitive then take his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CL1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super rude to students and makes fun of them. He acts like he likes you and then publicly makes fun of you. He mocks people. I made appointments to meet with him (2 days before a test) and he blew me off. Only reason I passed is because I memorized maps and notes. He thinks he is funny but he is not. If you are thinking of taking this class, dont.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My biggest problem with the class was the maps. I didnt exactly get the grades i wanted but im horrible at studying.. pretty interesting lectures, very helpful if asked (also offers), Studying is pretty much the key to getting an a or b.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an easy A don't take him, his class is pure memorization, and I mean A LOT of memorization. All tests, and its not even worth going to the extra credit, went every single one and then he said at the end he would only give us the extra points if we were a couple of points away from the next grade letter. Take someone else!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CL1500
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class was all lecture. When he was lecturing he was making fun of students or people in general. if you're not super into Greek and Roam history, don't take this class. He did give a few options for extra credit, make sure you take advantage of them. Best of luck...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy for people who can memorize dates, names, places, and people. His lectures aren't mandatory, but you won't be tempted to miss because he is an engaging lecturer. He makes a class on the ancient world entertaining and relevant. I got 100% on all quizzes and a 98% on the final. Take good notes, study, and you will be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Laforse is an great prof. He is actually passionate about the things he teaches which makes it more interesting. It is not the easiest class, so don't take just to get an easy A. One of the greatest prof. at WSU

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy and fun class! Cool professor!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CL1500
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Laforse is a very good professor and he knows his stuff. However this is not an easy passing grade. You MUST study! The only thing that I did not care for is that your final is 55% of you grade. Class is not mandatory, but I would encourage you to go because if you miss one class, you missed out on a lot of information.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• 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:

He is a great teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CLS2040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this prof! Class time is useless and he takes points off for missing. He teaches like a freshman high school teacher

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CLS150
• 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:

He is not funny, just trying too hard. If you want to keep your GPA ~ forget it. My less favorite teacher so far. He doesn't curve. Very time consuming memorization ~ he talks about his memory is not that good anymore however expects us to remember over 220 questions on comprehensive test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely an Awesome professor! Very laid back but is very encouraging of his students. Fair in all aspects of the class and very funny. I would take another class with him given the choice. Tests are very difficult. Know dates and the maps and you'll do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CLS1500
• 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:

Fun and informative; really enthusiastic about the ancient Greek/Roman world and very willing to go deeper into topic if asked. Good rapport with class, gives great study guides. Know your dates and maps and you'll do great. Highly recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CLS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is good at making the material interesting during lectures. His final is huge and requires a lot of studying, but he gives out nice review sheets. He is on the unprofessional side.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CLS150
• 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:

Good prof, you can tell he loves what he's teaching about. There were 5 tests. 4 quizzes and 1 final. You can fail all the quizzes, get an A on the final and get an A in the class. The final is cumulative, and it is A LOT of info. Classes aren't mandatory, but you don't want to miss the information. Overall, not too bad.