Richard Drake - University of Montana - Missoula, Missoula, MT

Professor: Richard Drake

Department: History

College: University of Montana - Missoula, Missoula, MT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST272E
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Drake is definitely the best history professor I've had. His lectures are very informative and can be confusing at times if you're not a history nerd. His tests are blue book and he usually announces when a pop quiz is coming up. Definitely the biggest eye-opener course. Only complaint is that he does sidetrack sometimes about books.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HSTR325
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Drake clearly knows what he is talking about and conveys most of his ideas clearly, I have a few complaints. He spends far too much time referencing things from other courses and works not pertaining to the course, it is easy to get confused if you haven't taken his other courses. He assigns more reading than every class I took combined.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSTR272E
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took Terrorism from this professor. Clearly once a great class, but after decades has devolved into a long lecture on books that we do not read and general opinion. Not your typical history class -- No historical background in the traditional sense. The subject matter is fascinating but the class was disappointing. Almost dropped it twice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: TERRORISM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took terrorism and Contemporary . Amazing lecturer and kept me engaged and interested. Work is really not that hard if you go to class and pay attention to his anecdotes on the readings. Honestly, I skimmed the books and got A's in both classes since he goes over books in great detail in class. Very interesting classes. Pop quizzes but small %.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HSTR355ITALY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. You can tell he really loves Italy and that he prides himself on being a scholar. He doesn't teach out of the book. Dr. Drake teaches you how to really think and break down a subject so that you can form your own opinions. Exams are bluebook. You state your opinion and back it up, theres not really right and wrong answers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TERRORISM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man knows absolutely nothing about Muslim Fundamentalism. However, that does not stop him from giving his "expsert" opinion every time he can "grandstand". Stay away!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HSTR272E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I dont know why everyone makes a big deal about Professor Drake being too hard. Its probably because he is one of the few professors who is actually legit here at the university of Montana.I get A's on all his tests. The key is going to class and making distinctions behind main actors in the readings. Not a class for deadbeats who only want easyA's

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HSTR326
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. I am a non history major and found this class very difficult, I read all the books he assigned, but had a hard time doing well on his test and quizzes. The class is interesting, but not worth the low grade that is to be expected.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HSTR400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken 6 classes in my 5 years here with this man. He is absolutely amazing. You have to know your stuff though. His tests are consistent so long as you take his upper division courses, the lower courses are harder because of his TA's (not his fault) I must say he is one of the best men out there, he's so knowledgeable but humble as well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HSTRTERR
• 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:

Great professor. He was the man who made me decide to double major in history. His tests, as stated, have little consistency, in relation to grades, but if you speak with him, he is apt to revise them. He is one of the few professors I search out by name when registering.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HSTR272E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrorism in the Modern World--this class was so useful, learned all about current events. It's a tough class but if you go to lecture, take good notes, and study really well then it is not hard to get a good grade and the class is very worthwhile.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• 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:

He is on the short list 'Great Men' that I've learned from in my life. He possesses a tireless work ethic and an enthusiasm for academics that is contagious.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST272E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great lectures however the tests are graded completely unfairly by his group of 4 other graders so there is no consistency. if you can afford the high probability of a C the material is worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof. i've had here. Credible and passionate about his subject.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took several of his classes and loved them. They are all VERY challenging but very interesting too. He is passionate and its contagious.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take Drake's tests made me feel like I was in the 9th circle of Dante's Inferno--and for those of you who have taken his extremely hard tests, you'll know what I'm talking about. BUT his challenging class is enlightening, and if you want to learn a lot take this class. If you're looking for an easy A though, run away, fast.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST226
• 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:

Mr. Drake is an awesome, but demanding teacher. In his History of Terrorism class he covers a long range of history. He manages to keep you interested. There are 3 random quizes as well as three main tests. The class is very rewarding

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

wonderful

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• 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:

The man is a poem. His terrorism class (which I took a year and change after 9/11) changed my world view irrevocably. And to all the h8ers out there: understanding terrorism throughout history just might help you understand the state of the world today. Terrorism was not invented on Sept. 11 and isn't just something Arabs do to Americans.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST326
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took a couple of classes from him. Another great professor in the department. Tests are rough, but arguably one of the best professors around.