Robert Butler - Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Professor: Robert Butler

Department: History

College: Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Butler is a rare bird. He takes particular interest in the goals of his students and spends a great deal of time trying to figure out how to assist them on their path. He is a very good lecturer making boring topics interesting. He enjoys instructor student interaction during the lectures as well. Love his sense of humor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty boring at 8 AM. He cancelled class one time 10 minutes into class because no one answered his question. Shows lots of videos, often pointless to attend class. The semester is almost over and our grade consist of a paper and the midterm..

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sir Robert Butler is an esteemed historian at EC. His bow ties suit the man with a perfection rarely found in nature. He is what Philip is to Elizabeth II, Ghandi to India, Yorktown to Cornwallis, Hillary to Bill, Newton to Gravity, Dr. Butler is a friend to all especially the squirrels on campus. In fact you can find squirrels following him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

8am class + history video from 70s or 80s 1 trillion pound eyelids. He gives you the exam terms/essays to study at home. Fair grader. Can't go wrong for a gen ed. Some papers/ readings, but pretty light overall.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS452
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Senior Thesis: a minimum 40-page paper where you really earn your degree. Meet once a week, and the subject is chosen by the student with his approval. Ended up writing 75 due to overshooting myself. This may sound silly, but you'll soon understand: it's only a 40-page paper. Be specific, don't punish yourself with too broad of a topic. Good luck!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Butler is my favorite professor at Elmhurst. He's easy-going, relates well with students, really knows his stuff and delivers it clearly and concisely in lectures. I have taken several courses with him and they tend to follow a similar format: midterm, final, and usually 3 papers in between. I highly recommend taking at least one of his courses

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WL215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Subject matter is very dark, and Butler doesn't sugar coat it, but he makes it really interesting. I learned a lot in this class, and got a few gen eds done. If you like learning about the Holocaust, take this class and you wont be disappointed. His lectures are long, but he lets you out early a lot. No tests until the final. But there are papers.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 312
• 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:

Possibly the greatest man to walk the planet. Take Dr. Butler. The most amazing man ever.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Wow. This department is a joke. Few classes offered and charge tons of money. This prof is a pushover. Dull and boring. Dump the department. if you like history go anywhere else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Learning about the Holocaust is very interesting with Dr. Butler as he knows so much about it! Make sure to do a great job on the papers and use outside research as well as the books that you will need. Take him if you have the chance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

By far one of the best professors of my college career. Classes were always interesting, and he is extremely helpful- not only with class, but with opportunities available outside of class (i.e. conferences, grad school, etc). I cannot say enough to stress how amazing Dr. Butler is.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• 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:

Of all my professors through my college career, Rob Butler is far and away my favorite. Hilarious, caring. Really teaches. Classes are mostly lecture, tend to be several papers and a midterm and final that are easy if you came to class most of the time and took notes. Even if history sin't your thing, you can't be in this class and not be amused.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS343
• 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:

He is such a nice guy and very understanding. I love his classes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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:

I've had him for about three classes so far, and he's my adviser... he is awesome! I love his bow ties and his tweed jackets... plus he really loves what he does... He wants his students to do well and will help you with anything you need... Do the assignments and read the material and it's an easy A or B.. depending how well you did on the papers!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST212
• 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:

I had Rob, Professor Butler back when he was a 'new prof.' I think it was in his first or second class of Great Personalities. We called it, 'The Satan Class.' I'm pretty sure I took all of his classes, though I really wished he'd taught ancient Rome and Greece. I'm sure his just gotten better and he was great then!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• 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've never had him for a class. I just love him a lot. He wears bow-ties. Enough said. Did I mention he wears tweed jackets? The man is a fashion plate. Super sexy history professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• 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've never had him for a class. I just love him a lot. He wears bow-ties. Enough said. Did I mention he wears tweed jackets? The man is a fashion plate. Super sexy history professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Butler is so kind, and he is a great teacher. His lectures are interesting and hilarious, and he has a genuine interest and vast knowledge of history. Love him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• 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 is a really good teacher and you can tell he WANTS his students to do well! He is very easy to talk to if you need help. He is SUPER clear with what he wants on his tests/papers. i wish more teachers at elmhurst were like this!! the class is all lecture, but it taught me to take really good notes. I really recommend him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Butler is way cool and I love his bow ties. He is willing to help you when you need it. It is really clear that he loves history and he can make it come alive. I would like to ditch the schama videos though. I am taking him again.