Professor: David Powell
Department: Languages
College: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: FRENCH3
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Without a doubt, the worst class I have ever had. The man simply does not respect his students and has been condescending from day one. Skip this class for your sanity, because this professor is a detriment to any student who is here to excel.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: FRENCH003
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's hilarious in class as long as you pay attention and know what you're doing.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: FRN410
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Generally an ineffective teacher who is often inappropriate. I took a French course when he was teaching it at Stony Brook University.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: LGBT50
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've had Powell three semesters in a row. He can be tough, and he comes off as aggressive sometimes. This is all a facade; he's really one of the best professors you'll ever have, IF YOU DO YOUR WORK.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: LGBT50
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've had Powell three semesters in a row. He can be tough, and he comes off as aggressive sometimes. This is all a facade; he's really one of the best professors you'll ever have, IF YOU DO YOUR WORK. He'll be there for you no matter what, and he's passionate about his field of expertise.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HUHC013
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Not a bad teacher. A super tough grader, but gives the option for rewrites and does a good job at specifying what you have to fix, although this varies. I did okay but I know people who didn't. The only big thing is that he made the course out like an LGBT class, which it wasn't. Nice but intimidating. The discussions weren't bad. Read the books
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: LGBT180M
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class was very confusing and he wasn't very clear with some of the assignments. Answers e-mails rather quickly but, rips your assignments apart if you don't say things the exact way he wants it. Not a lot of work for the class but, enough to make you a little crazy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: FREN
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pretty sure most of the good comments on here were written by him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: LGBT
- 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:
HORRIBLE profesor and made my question my time here at Hofstra. Incredibly rude and condescending
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: LGBT001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He does not take this class seriously. He promotes negative stereotypes and spends more class time telling irrelevant stories than teaching. Do not take this class if you actually want to learn anything. He plays favorites and is extremely condescending.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: FLRT042
- 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:
Dr. Powell is a wonderful teacher.If you dont understand somethnig he will sit down with you to help you to understand. Yes he may have a bad attitude but he only wants the best for his students. He is an amazing teacher. Take his class if you like a challenge!!! He will get you to view the writing world in another interesting way! Loved him
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: LGBT50
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Couldn't stand him. So sarcastic, snotty, & rude for no reason. Made a lot of comments idealizing Europeans & only teaches HIS opinion. Not even open to listening to others. He insisted we write papers like we intended to publish. Nitpicked at papers, had to redo them many (5+) times for SMALL things. Will never take another class with him. AVOID!
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: FRLIT60
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow! What a narrow minded professor. He teaches his students how his view is the only view. He does not care what you have to say unless you agree with him. He is extremely rude and condescending. He does not realize that you have other classes or a lifeoutside of his. do NOT take David Powell.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: FRLT120
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely rude! Does not explain assignments clearly. If you ask him a question he gives you a disrespectful response. Expects a lot from students but doesn't explain well what is to be expected. Avoid this man!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: LGBT1111
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Usually when professors are condescending towards me, I'm insulted. When professor powell is, I love it. I that's because he's fun to joke with and get to know, but he takes papers seriously. He lets you correct papers, which ultimately teaches you the most aobut the assigment. If you take him, prepare to be roasted! But he's awesome anyway!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: LGBT001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Powell, he is well meaning and is quite the character but the assignments are very uneven. The tests were extremely easy, the papers moderately difficult and the texts were near impossible to fully comprehend. I recommend the class though it was interesting and if you work at it you can get an A.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: LGBT01
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't think he'll be teaching this class again, but in general he goes off on tangents alot. Rarely discussed the topic given to us. Very unorganized, pretty much did what we wanted in class. Difficult grader on papers. For this class specifically, didn't learn as much as I hoped to.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: FRENCH3
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: FRENCHCIV
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
As a teacher he was alright...nothing special. As a person, he is a jerk and has made several students cry because he is so condescending.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: CANDE
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
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