Professor: David Powers
Department: History
College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: NES1967
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ugh literally horrible... Essays were ridiculously graded (he has a very specific way of writing and if you don't perfectly conform to it he'll destroy your papers). Class is unbelievably boring and the course content makes me want to cry blood... just plain terrible.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: NES1967
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very difficult class for those outside of NES program/educated in Islam. He is extremely qualified in his work & cares about his students, but some of his feedback was not very helpful and grading was a bit unclear at times. Would not recommend for those who struggle with long essays and lots of reading, but history aspect was interesting at times
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: NES1967
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic professor who really cares about the quality of your writing... Absolutely loved his class. Overall a VERY fair grader.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: NES1967
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Grading was not clear. Got 90+ in average but received a B
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: 1116
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: NES1967
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AMAZING. Definitely tough but in the best way - makes you work but you learn so much. He's the reason I picked this major.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: NES2655
- 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:
Nice guy. Tests are easy, study guides are provided, and all answers are revealed in lectures, so it is advantageous to show up for every one. One short paper due every week is basically the only work.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: NES253
- 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:
David was a terrible professor. He was often extremely offensive and sarcastic and would not tolerate any questions in class which challenged his interpretation of history. Tests were easy but did not test real knowledge of course material. Most material from lectures. Minimal use of book except from neo orientalist Bernard Lewis. Avoid at all cost
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: NES255
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He really knows his stuff and teaches about Islamic history respectfully and with real interest. Lectures are straightforward notetaking, but if you get him in section he can be really fun. pleasant guy.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIST410
- 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:
I disagree with the two critical ratings completely. Prof. Powers is a tough grader and a does not let students 'slide by', but he is extremely knowledgeable, always helpful, and a great mentor. I learned so much from him and it has made me a better student. Perhaps the only problem is that not all his students are of high caliber?
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: NES255
- 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 was very helpful and kept the class fun
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: NES255
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Funny jokes at times. Good grasp of material with very easy tests. If you want to get an idea of basic islamic history, take this. If you want to understand the issues with the islamic world today, take a different class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST253
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's passionate about the material (Islamic Civilization), and this is always an asset. His lectures were coherent and the readings were enjoyable. The exams are easy -- pure memorization. However, be warned that he's very intimdating in his office. I tried talking to him there and he seemed very uninterested and would give me one-word answers.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: NES265
- 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:
Terrible lucturer, cannot handle being challenged, anything beyond his knowledge is unacceptable to him... very tough grader, he takes off points for having a comma placed in the wrong place.... I do not even think he cares about the content of the papers, he is stuck on MLA guidelines and simple grammar... I would not recommend him to anyone.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HIST253
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid at all costs. A decent lecturer who has NO IDEA how to teach a history course. Instead of testing your grasp of the basic storyline or historical interpretation you are expected to memorize random disconnected facts and spit them out on exams. His grading standards are ridiculous. He is a nice guy, but avoid his classes.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HIST253
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
At first, I thought his lectures were boring, but then I realized how interested he is in the material and that got me more intersted in it too. His tests are pretty easy--just memorize terms. Sections were great too. A very nice, understanding person as well.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST253
- 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:
Knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Could stand to be a little bit more structured and clear in his lectures. Exams are fairly easy, and essentially factual. Just come to all the lectures, take good notes, and study the term sheets he gives out. Course readings are a bonus, but not crucial.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST253
- 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:
Very knowledgeable, but terrible lecturer. Seems like he really knows his stuff and doesn't really need notes, but was just so bad at presenting material. And seriously, learn how to use a projector.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: NES
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: NES255
- 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:
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