Michael Tafel - DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Professor: Michael Tafel

Department: History

College: DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST172
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My feelings for this dear Taffy Apple are so strong words cannot do them justice. Simply put, get ready to be inspired. Every class is like a masterful Cirque du Soleil performance, the Taf has his moves down to a science. If a man exists with more rhythm than Stevie Wonder, it's Michael Tafel. Go ahead, take a class from this beautiful man.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST172
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This former ballet/tap dancer really knows how to bring amazing choreography and footwork into his lectures. To say that the Taffy Apple keeps my attention is a severe understatement. Attendance is MANDATORY because if you don't show up, you're doing yourself a massive disservice by depriving yourself of his beautiful words and graceful gestures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Michael is the sweetest professor I've ever met! His lectures were so animated, you could really tell that he loves what he does, and that he's very knowledgeable. I always looked forward coming to this class! Papers and quizzes are easy as long as you read and follow along, he also gives you the questions beforehand!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST172
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Short answer quizzes (but he gives you the questions day before), midterm & final (essays) , and group project. Very knowledgeable about history but he talks a little fast making it hard to copy all the notes. Overall, easy A & hes cute

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LSP112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tafel is hands down my favorite professor at DePaul. hes a generous grader, very knowledgeable on what he teaches, and overall a fantastic lecturer. i looked forward to going to class. TAKE HIM.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tafel was amazing and definitely my favorite professor ive had to date. he knows so much about what he teaches and his lectures are always entertaining. there are a good amount of readings but you can get by without reading some of them. He gives questions that will be on quizzes and even the midterm and final in advance. highly recommend

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST172
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tafel is absolutely amazing, he gives all the questions before each quiz, test, and midterm which makes this class an easy A. there is one small group project, but he gives everyone an A on that. his lectures are so interesting and engaging, he definitely wants everyone to do well in his class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class as part of the UP domain, and I am glad that I did. Professor Tafel presented the material in a very clear and concise manner. I learned a lot from this class. It consisted of textbook and source readings, quizzes, source summaries, a group project, a midterm, an 8+ page research paper, and a non-cumulative final.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST172
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. You just have to show up to class and pay attention. He gives you the questions of the midterm and final 1 week before the actual test date. He is not a tough grader, but make sure you give a lot of details when answering the test questions. You will lose points if you are not detail enough. Besides that he is a real gem. TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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:

Amazing lecturer. History is a boring subject but he really made it interesting and I learned a lot. Gives a reasonable amount of work, which is very doable. Very generous grader. I will definitely re-take him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST172
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely hate history but Tafel makes everything clear and easy to understand. He gives you quiz questions and exam questions in advanced but because of that you have to really know each one. I think only one paper and he gives extra credit. If you do poorly on the midterm he will provide you with extra credit. TAKE HIM!! best decision i made.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST171
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is very straightforward if you just take notes. Lectures aren't boring cause he's so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about history. Attendance isn't mandatory, but he's quite handsome so class is a pleasure to attend. Probably the hottest professor on DePaul's campus.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had at any school. He actually made me want to attend his class. There are 3 grades. Midterm and final which he gives you a week prior to the test and you can ask questions about and there is a paper, that's it. He is so energized and enthusiastic about his lectures you want to pay attention. Also an easy guy to talk to.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST172
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands down best history teacher I've ever had. Great lecturer, Great Man!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS127
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tafel is a really cool guy. The lectures are fun because he always keeps them exciting. He gives out extra credit so it's best to do them. He gives you the questions of the midterm and test a week before. He wants to make sure that you are prepared. Review the PowerPoint the answers are all there. Do the readings as well. Easy A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST172
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Guy is straight forward and as long as you put in some effort, you can get an A. He gives you the questions for the mid-term and final beforehand, just write your answers and memorize them beforehand. Taken him twice and gotten an A both times and definitely going to take the other class he teaches. Take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely straight forward prof. The midterm/ final is the same as the study guide

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS173
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

GREAT teacher. He is easy to listen to and not boring at all. He pretty much gives you the questions to the midterm and final. 100% recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST172
• 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:

This was the first class that I took at DePaul and I was impressed! Mr. Tafel is very interesting and discusses the quizzes and tests right before the exam. He also gives you the essay questions in advance so there is no need to worry about your tests if you do your work. If you do all the readings youre completely fine in this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST173
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A great professor with clear expectations and course outlines. Cares about the material and is very engaging. A moderate amount of reading, a group presentation, a final paper, one quiz, a midterm, and a final. Highly recommended