Dave Hall - California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Dave Hall

Department: History

College: California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, cares about the students. But his class is a lot of work and if youre like me and history doesnt stick then good luck. 2 midterms, 1 final, and 3 book quizzes for HIST110B. Scattered lectures but he tells them like a story which is very interesting. Tests are 80 questions and two short answers. Excessive for a GE.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dave Hall is a good professor. He provides everything for you to pass his class. Ask for help if needed. Study for his Exams and ALWAYS do the study guides. The Exam is basically the study guides. He gives 2 Midterms & 1 Final Exam which is non cumulative, and 3 quizzes from 3 good books you have to read.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST300A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Processor Hall is one of my favorite professors. The class was based on attendance, a final paper draft and the final paper. You have to read a lot of books but if you just skim them you'll be fine. Attendance is mandatory but we had class for about an hour like 14 times total. He grades easy and wants you to learn.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: H110B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is so much fun to take, really funny and interning guy who has a lot to say. Sometimes a bit too much, but hey thats whats so enjoyable about his teaching style. The class isn't hard to pass, just do the reading and do well on the exams. Despite the low difficulty of the class, you do learn a lot, and the way he explains is incredibly fun

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HONORS101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He takes some getting used to, but he'll definitely challenge you to think critically. Lot's of discussion in class, you have to be willing to participate. Deviated from the syllabus a tad. Also, a few short essays are assigned.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are unorganized, and you read a lot within a short amount of time. The books you read are briefly discussed after you take a quiz on them and youre not tested on them. His lecturers are cool because he talks about history as a story and hes funny. Text book is not needed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST300A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy, not so much a great professor. Very disorganized, you never know what you might be doing in class. Written precis once a week plus final paper, but isn't explicit on what he wants from it. Definitely not worth the money if you want to actually learn. Bearable, but definitely boring and worth taking with another professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hall's course was very straight forward. His voice is very monotone however, his tests are fairly easy! Exam questions come straight from the study guide. Also, you read 3 books and have one quiz on each. Not too shabby for a history class. He also drops your lowest exam grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class consists of 3 quizzes based on 3 short novels he assigns, 2 midterms, and a non-cumulative final that is basically another midterm. Dropped lowest midterm and offered an extra credit opportunity with the final. Attendance will be taken everyday. Lectures were not helpful and ppts were vague. Gives out long study guides that are helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST170A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! Prof Hall is a goofy dad-type but super nice. He teaches a lot of classes so he doesn't always have his stuff together, but he's crazy smart. He makes his lectures into stories. I didn't use the textbook at all. 2 required readings and 3 tests, and he drops your lowest test grade. Bring the study guide to class! Super easy GE.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST170A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I haven't experienced the 'disorganization' some students are addressing, but he does give a lot of quizzes/tests. You read 3 books (textbook, and 2 readings) plus another book that he provides online. Must read to pass quizzes, lectures are a must for exams which is why powerpoints are vague YOU MUST ATTEND to answer study questions & look at book

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HONORS101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoy his class, but you definitely have to do the work and participate. The first month we watched movies and wrote short responses on them, and it seems pretty straight-forward and easy. He really knows his stuff, even if it is a critical thinking class. He does not give you your papers back though, so I have no idea how I'm doing academically.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HONORS101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a chill professor, but you must show up to class, participate, and do the homework.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His PowerPoints are very vague... I don't understand them at all... But he makes learning history fun!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HONR201A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hall is a very nice person and is very knowledgable about historical events; however, he is disorganized, his PowerPoints are vague, and he grades really hard. There are only two midterms and the final too so you do not have many chances to bring up your grade.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST170B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hall had to be one of my favorite professors. I hated that he doesn't allow laptops in class, but I got over it and just hand wrote my notes and recorded him because he does speed through lectures, which are VERY important. As long as you show up and pay attention and read the 3 required books, passing is easy. I hardly used the textbook

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST170B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professors! knows how to successfully deliver material. Class is based on 3 exams and 3 quizzes. Highly recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for 110A, 110B, and 180! Your grade is based on 3 tests and 2 quizzes. However, he gives you the possible questions that will be on the exam, making it easy for you. Record lectures, take good notes, attend his classes, bring questions to class. Book quizzes are easy if you read the book. he is hilarious and makes class fun. I recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST110B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 quizzes on 3 books he assigns, not very difficult. 2 midterms that you should really study for. The final exam which is not cumulative. Will drop one midterm. He's a good professor who actually cares about you passing his class and is willing to help you if you're not doing so well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST170B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hall is one of the funniest professors ever. Not only is he funny, he makes lectures interesting and easy to remember. You have to read a couple of books, which can be time consuming, but quizzes on them are a small portion of your grade. Tests are MC and short-answer (which he gives you beforehand). Excellent professor. Take him!