David Yancey - San Jose City College, San Jose, CA

Professor: David Yancey

Department: History

College: San Jose City College, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So, Yancy has a great sense of humor, but most classes are dry and boring because his lectures aren't interesting for the more visual learners. The only things that count in the class are two tests (Midterm and Final). His study guides aren't all that helpful, by far the most stressful class I have ever taken.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, this professor was rated at least above average. Textbook was online, yet the only reason why you should buy it is because he gives out extra credit assignments. He is big on lectures and most of what he says will be on the tests (one midterm and one final) so note taking is a must.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST017B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yancey is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed his humor and wisdom. I would definitely take his course again. You WILL be successful If you go to class, take notes, read, and study. Do not procrastinate and work on those study guides ASAP. Take advantage of extra credits! At the end, the grade you receive is one that is earned.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He comes off as cold at first, but He has a great sense of humor that takes a bit of coaxing to get out. He loves to ramble, but its entertaining rambling that is usually relevant to what we are talking about. Extra credit feels well earned. Tests feel like a good reflection of knowledge. Love to get Bogey's Pizza with him one day. Wonderful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yancy was one of the best history teacher ever. His lecture is very understandable and fun. I learned a lot from him and earned so much knowledge about history. I would take him again except my time didn't match with his class. I would recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Yancey is amazing! He really cares bout his students.I thought that I would fail this class but I didn't give up. My English is not good but I read more online, followed study guide and asked him when needed. I got my final grade today and it's absolutely worth fighting for. He cares bout IDEAS and UNDERSTANDING! I got MID-A & FINAL-A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST017A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

David is a very good teacher who clearly cares about history and his students actually understanding the work. No textbook, but there is online reading. Lectures are fun. Midterm is 40% of your grade and the final is 60%. If you read, take notes, and study the study guide, you should do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is great. He has discussions with the students before the lecture to invoke a connection between both us and him, and us and our world. He's willing to offer his wisdom and he has a great sense of humor. He's respectful toward his students' opinions. But get ready to memorize, memorize, and memorize for his exams though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• 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:

unclear grading criteria, ineffective teaching methods, lack of effort, poor communication, does not base grade on demonstrated proficiency in subject matter, more likely based on opinion/present mood/something like that. . Often openly rude and condescending towards students, creates an intimidating, hostile, and offensive learning environment.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 17A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no homework. Only midterm and Final. He makes you work for your grade but gives extra credit ! I really like this teacher because he made me actually learn about history and i loved it. Be prepared to take notes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Yancey is a tough teacher, but he knows his stuff. Be prepared to read and take notes. There is only a midterm and final. So if your a DSPS student, use the DSPS center to your advantage for tests. Do not underestimate his test outlines... Study all of the identifications and essay examples. He is willing to help you succeed, but you need to ask .

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Yancey. He's really funny and crqcks jokes during his lectures. Overall he's a really nice guy and really witty. He also gives like 3 extra credit projects and I did all 3 and got a B. In all honesty I probably only deserved a D but the extra credit bumped my grade up well. Would take again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A17B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Yancey made me more interested in history than ever before. There is a midterm & a final and that is it. The more he discusses a topic, the more likely he will be to choose it as a topic on the tests. He truly wants students to become engaged and form their own opinions. I wanted to take him again before I graduated so I took Poli Sci as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr Yancey is one the best professor I have had. He develops your critical thinking and broadens your view of the world. If you take his history and political science classes, he will not only teach on the topics covered, however he will encourage your critical thinking but also your own interpretation and understanding of the events.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's a tough class unless you put in time and effort. take advantage of extra credit. pay attention to his lectures, he gives "hints" for what will be on the exam. he's a little goofy which makes lecture not entirely boring. Ask lots of questions, if you don't understand, dont be shy. he's a bit intimidating but his answers is very useful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST01
• 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:

Pretty enjoyable class. Writing assignments are tedious, but are useful for studying for the midterm and final.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing. Hes so into teaching and he knows how to talk to his students. I was someone who took history because it was required but having taken this class, I learned at lot and id recommend him as a professor to take. Just go to class and take notes! You'll definitely do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It was a tough class. Learned more from the lecture. The book was a disappointment. If you can answer who, what, when, where, significance, etc on 10 of the subjects in the study guide for the exam, you should be good to go.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST17
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Yancey's lectures aren't easy to follow. But as long as you read the chapters assigned for homework you should have an idea of what is going on. Just skip taking notes and listen to the lecture. Yancey has a pretty good sense of humor as well I thought he was hilarious. If youre unsure of your grade take advantage of his extra credit.