David Harrison - Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA

Professor: David Harrison

Department: French

College: Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FRN103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

honestly I love this man. He made me so excited to talk about even the most boring french grammar.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I just Love Love Professor Harrison. He was very engaging and encouraging. Also very dramatic and humorous which lightened the mood of the class. He goes through the material and then carries out activities that check to make sure if everyone is on board. Lovely, wonderful and one of the best professors I've had so far. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• 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:

Wow,it seems almost our entire tutorial decided to rate him. Anyway, DH picked great texts, was interesting even at 8AM, put a lot of time into reading and effectively criticizing papers(although I admit having 3/4 of a pg of comments for a 1 pg paper can be intimidating at first),was a fun guy(took us to see Capote),& hes a hottie(snazzy dresser)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• 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:

AMAZING!! He is the highlight of my first semester. He ehlped me in so many ways. If you have the chance to take him, please do so. He is just good at what he does.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• 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:

I had Harrison for Family Tragedy In Lit. also. he was so awesome. And Hott. I'm gonna miss his class. It was so wonderful. And he took us to the movies!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• 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:

I as well can attest to the badassedness of David Harrison. He is a great professor and a great person and you will actually enjoy having to wake up early and go to his class. He can be critical of writing but doesnt kill your grade and he is only critical in ways that will help you get better. I learned a hell of a lot from him this year.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have Harrison for tutorial also, and I love him. He can seem a little smarmy in the first few weeks, but he's got a good sense of humor, he's really nice, and you find yourself wanting to work hard for his class. Even you're not interested in a particular reading, he makes it interesting. Oh, and he's hot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: TUTORIAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I got David's Tutorial--Family Tragedy in Literature. He is one of the most helpful professors I've ever had, and is more than willing to give extra help during his office hours. He's a fairly tough grader, but his comments are helpful. His assignments can be ambiguous, but, like I said, he explains things very clearly during office hours.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FRN222
• 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:

He's great at getting classes motivated to speak, which is difficult to do when the class is speaking in a second language. Always energetic, and the readings are very well-chosen.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FRN303
• 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:

This is a fabulous teacher. He is always prepared to deliver an informative and energetic lecture and includes lots of anecdotal info that is really interesting. Very helpful with the writing, though not a great accent.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 303
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof, great lectures, always energetic. Accent is fine, its not all that french, but its better than forced french accent of some.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FRN221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's detailed, he's funny, and he has lots of good ways to teach. Accent indeed could be a little more French, and he could use a little less franglais in class, but not a huge deal. Helpful in the writing department.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FRN221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good overall.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FRN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved him! He was so cute and funny and helpful. He paid special attention to us international students who never studied french and had problems with the new accents.Very fun class. Motivates you to study.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FRN221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is always prepared for class and speaks very clearly. will expect a lot from you, and you'll be pissed because you will always want to do well for him because he is such a nice guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FRN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FRN222
• 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:

i loved this man-- so nice and sweet. Energetic and dreamy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FRENCH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was working my ass off in his class, attended every language lab, did all the homework and studied three hours outside of class EVERY DAY. I had a hard time on the first two quizes and instead of encouraging me he told me to drop. A terrible Prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is great!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FRN319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So engaged with the material. Not the best accent and tried to mold my writing style to his, but, at the same time, he offered me an opportunity to grow as a writer. One of my favorite classes thusfar. Have heard that the Moliere seminar is awesome.