Langdon Smith - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: Langdon Smith

Department: Geography

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Smith! He loves what he teaches, and is very nice. His lectures aren't the most fascinating, but he can be funny and tells great stories about the places he's been. I'm not a fan of history, but i didn't mind going to this class. I highly recommend taking this class, especially for an easy history credit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GES324
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith is my favorite prof I've ever had. I've never had a prof more willing to help students succeed. Tests are tough, but if you prepare it's an easy A/B. He keeps class lectures interesting with fun stories and tidbits. I've learned more from his classes than any class I've had. All around great guy, I'd take him every semester if I could.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was the biggest joke of my life. This class makes me wish i never enrolled in college. Class is extremely boring. Starts class out the same way with a stupid "okay class lets get started" in the same voice as the teacher from south park. No textbook. Class is an hour and a half of boring. Would recommend taking a different class. So dumb

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEOG100
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was by far the worst class i have ever had at slippery rock you literally have to study constantly and know the material and even then you wont pass. I studied and knew everything and somehow didnt pass i got a D was the worst class ive ever taken. would not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GES235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lang is my favorite professor by far. He will never hesitate to go out of his way to help you, even if it isn't class related. His classes can be tough, you absolutely have to read and go to class. Tests are tough because they're all short answer but they're do-able. Great professor and very knowledgable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I want Langdon to be my "cool uncle". For real though the man is passionate about teaching U.S and Canada, and he's been to most of the places he teaches about. The tests are slightly difficult because his Power points don't have words, you have to pay attention to his lecture to get the information. Overall great man, interesting class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives an easy 5 multiple choice quiz every week online and you can use your book for it. He is also very passionate about this subject and has actually been to most places he talks about. Also he offers assistance if you need it or are not doing well in the class. It is an enjoyable class and is pretty interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GES215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I also had Dr. Smith as an adviser, I found him to be arrogant and rude, i never understood what he was talking about, talked the whole time while we were writing notes on his every word. Test are far and few between and they are all short answeressay questions. Doesnt use D2L and selectively uses email (It depends if he wants to talk to you).

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't care if you attend class or not. Nice guy but no substance. Shows lots of videos and doesn't test on them so you can nap through most of the class on those days. Online quizzes are open-book so don't; take notes or read the book- waste of time. Not a bad guy but an easy "A" if you have the time and need the credits.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy "A" but only if you take notes and get to class. Have you purchase a textbook but he is not testing that much from it. Seems to know something but he is a bore like most of the department. No one really teaches here so you're on your own.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

U.S. and Canada was extremely easy, although a tad boring. If you have him in the auditorium, attendance is not mandatory, but you won't do well on the tests if you do not show up. Go to every class and take the reading quizzes and you will get an easy A!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• 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:

This class isnt a hard class but the tests can be challenging because all his tests come from the lecture and he doesnt put his notes on d2l. There are three tests and the final isnt cumulative, but to do well you need to attend every class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He teaches a typical lecture style class. The book is not used in class, but he puts up reading quizzes online weekly and you need the book to pass those. The only downside is he gives 2 map quizzes and he gives you a list of basically 40-50 terms for each, but he only puts 20 questions on the actual quizzes. Other than that he's great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• 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:

His larger class does not have attendance but his test are just from his notes...if you attend all lectures it's an easy A course...he is also very helpful of you are having issues...overall I recommend this course and professor

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

best professor i have had thus far. so smart, has been all around the world and talks with first hand experience. Amazing man

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GES135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

love love love! he is just fabulous! the class is great and he is an excellent professor. very interesting case studies because he has been all over the world. take environmental problems with him if you have the chance! just great!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GES202
• 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:

hes a very good teacher, he knows exactly what hes talking about. hes been to just about every place in the US so he talks first hand about it & he has amazing pictures he shows in his slideshows.his lectures arent boring, but if you dont take good notes the exams will be hard. you have to study alot but overall he is a great prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GES152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RURUPLAN
• 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:

Great class! Lang rules!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEOG351
• 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:

Great professor..so smart!