Carol Summers - University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Professor: Carol Summers

Department: History

College: University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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:

if you like the topic, definitely take the class. If not, then this course might be challenging because it has a lot of readings and the class lectures are really long. She's a great teacher and really know what she is talking about but if you have no interest then it's super boring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't take notes, have fun in the midterm and the finals.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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. Summers is a difficult teacher but she is very smart and really knows the material. The class discussions are always interesting. She gives a lot of reading homework as well as essays, but if it is a subject you really enjoy it will be worth it. If not, it will be a lot of work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're thinking of taking Epidemics and Empires- prepare yourself. So much reading every night, and quizzes every class. Paper prompts are vague. Dr. Summers is incredibly smart and has interesting lectures, but if you're looking for a science-focused FYS then look elsewhere- this is a history class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took her for FYS and the class is extremely hard. She assigns way too much reading. Maybe its because I am a science major, but I do not like this class at all

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Summers is an extremely intelligent and she definitely reads a considerable amount. She expects you to do the same and lectures can be boring. She is not the most organized. You may not even know what your grade is until the end of the semester. If you ask her what your grade is she may not know it, even after consulting her notes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FYS101
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I am glad to have taken Dr. Summers' class! The only qualm I had with the class was the amount of reading assigned. Otherwise, the class was VERY interesting and Dr. Summers' passion for history came through. Even though the topic of the class is not related to my interests, I feel like I understand the world better because of it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST199
• 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:

It's true that there's so much reading it's basically impossible to do it all. But she stopped giving reading quizzes by the end of the semester. She's a nice teacher who's definitely passionate about Africa, class discussions and lectures were usually interesting, always willing to help. Grading is really reasonable. You can learn a lot from her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: IS290
• 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:

Don't make the mistake of taking her...worst class of my life. More reading than I've ever done in my life, usually about 100+ pages a night. International Perspectives was more like "Summer's Perspective" she makes you think what she wants. grading is impossible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is a ton of reading. Don't let anyone else here fool you, you will read a boatload. She is an expert in her field and incredibly knowledgable, but be prepared for the amount of work that comes with her class. Writing is a little higher than average, but not too bad. I'm writing this review on the eve of the exam. The reading is sooo much.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Summers is very enthusiastic about the subject she teaches. So much so that if your just taking a hist. 100 to fulfill the requirement i'd tell you not to take her for changing africa simply because its more like a case study uganda...lots of reading but interesting for you history majors. really nice too

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST299
• 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:

She's really nice and knows SO much about Africa. There is a ton of reading with lots of discussion (so if you dont like African history don't take this class), which is a problem when people think their comments are worth mentioning just so they can get part. points. Although, part. in discussions makes the class go so much faster.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST299
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Women and Gender in Africa: Professor Summers is challenging, but her class is completely worth it if you are willing to put in the effort. She gives a lot of feedback, and although her handwriting is a little sloppy if you can decipher it your writing will improve a lot. Summers is one of the best and mosst interesting teachers at this school.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IS201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course felt like core. Summers is really smart and guides interesting conversations. She is a hard grader on papers and you have to participate in class to do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NATIONALISM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes, Summers is brilliant, but twice I had harrowing experiences in her classes. Her reading assignments are notoriously large, class lecture/discussion is painfully boring, and she always seems to treat students as though they're incredibly stupid. I learned a lot in her Africa class, but being forced into her seminar after another teacher's unfortunate passing was the only thing that kept me from finishing my history major. I will always rue the fact that I ever decided to stay in that seminar.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AFRICAFROM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

almost knows too much... really smart and really nice

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Summers is a well read and interesting professor. She knows her subject well and conveys a love of teaching. Her willingness to help you be successful is clear in her helpful comments on papers and assignments. A tough grader!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very engaging in our class -- really created an interest in non-European cultures. Hard work is a must, but it's very rewarding.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very understanding and motivating. I'm not really interested in African history, but the class was definitely worthwhile. Assigns a LOT of reading, but you can get away with not doing all of it. Fair grader as well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

You WILL work for your grade in her classes. You don't have to all the reading but most of them are actually interesting. Participation is key, and makes class fun. Challenging and all-around excellent teacher. She teaches you HOW to learn not just info.