Ralph Coury - Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Professor: Ralph Coury

Department: History

College: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HI219
• 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:

okay as a history minor, this was one of the hardest history classes I've ever taken. his lectures are super hard to follow and boring. he literally sits at his desk for the entire 1 and 15 mins sitting at his desk talking at you. however, he is a nice guy and he is well versed in history but his lectures are too hard to follow.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HI280
• 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:

Took the course for the upper level history and US div. credit. It was my worst choice. His lectures are terrible and boring. I feel he just likes to hear himself talk. There are 2 in class tests and 2 essays. Nobody in the class can figure out where he pulls his test questions from. The essays are very hard and vague. DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HI10
• 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:

Gives easy A's for final grade

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• 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 was always a nice guy and cared about his students learning but he is retiring. There was a lot of reading but I got an A by going over every chapter question sheet before the test. 2 tests, final, and a paper. I really don't know why other people in the class didn't get higher grades though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HI280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Alright. I did okay in his class without much effort, but to be honest I only got one perspective on the conflicts in the Middle East. He constantly said he'd eventually show another perspective, but maybe he ran out of time...because he didn't. He is a nice guy though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST30
• 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:

If you're looking for an easy course, Prof Coury is not the right teacher. He required LOTS of reading, there are 5 different reading materials. His quizzes and exams required you to really analyze and understand the reading. Hard grader, your answer must be very detail to get a good grade. Though he has some humor. NOT FOR A NON-HISTORY MAJOR.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HI281
• 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:

Can be boring at times but also kinda funny. He has a weird sense of humor, and oh yeah he'll dance if you're lucky. I enjoyed his class and did not have to exert too much effort to get a B. Just keep up with the readings and the class is easy, u don't have to do all the readings though. He LOVES handouts so get a folder. Will give a new perspe

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HI371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

coury is a weird and funny guy. excessive reading required but you dont really have to read all of it. no tests, just papers and he doesnt grade too hard. class itself can be boring as hell, but also interesting at times. there are def worse history profs so i would recommend him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• 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, very passionate about history. Lectures can be a bit over the top, but overall the class is not hard. Just put in some effort on the papers and see him during office hours and you should do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST30
• 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:

nicest teacher ever..i would def recommend him hes not at all arrogant he just knows his stuff and is completely willing to help...his tests and papers are not hard at all...as long as you study you can do really well...with not to much effort i pulled off a b+

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ARABISREALI
• 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:

He talks alot and does not let you get a word in edgewise, but papers are easy and you don't need to read.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• 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:

HE IS THE MEN AND EASY . I LIKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HI280
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

arrogant and cocky; very boring class!! there isn't a lot of work but on the tests/papers, if you don't write exactly what he thinks or wants, you won't get a good grade. Try to avoid..

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

ARROGANT

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HI280
• 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:

Extremely boring, nice, smart man, hard exams, lots of boring reading, disorganized, take him if its the only diversity course you can get into

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• 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:

Easy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ITALIANREN
• 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:

Best guy in world. Funny as hell. Has a passion for the subject. If he wasnt a professor he would be a cool guy to hang out with.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

definitely the way to go for history class. Work seems overwhelming at first but you don't have to do it. Gives you ids.essay q's for mid term and final so you don't have to read ahead of time. Two papers, grades easy. One of the only teachers who actually doesn't care about grades and is interested in the material.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HI30
• 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 is the best teacher at this school. He is extremely smart and helpful. He wants his students to do well, if you show an interest in his class. Go to his office hours, talk to him.. Tests and papers are not hard...I don't know why people have said bad things about him, he is a really good teacher and nice guy.