Professor: Ted DeLaney
Department: History
College: Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HIST269A
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Must take De Laney while your here.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: HIST260
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the most engaging lecturers at W&L, he used relevant personal anecdotes and funny historical specifics to keep everyone interested. You can tell he really cares about his students and is approachable- go to his office hours, even for personal stuff. He cares about race issues but doesn't show bias or resentment.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HIST259
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was my first experience taking a college History course and it made me decide against a History major. DeLaney is exceedingly patronizing and I had an uncharacteristically difficult time participating in class. Overly tough and non-constructive grader, no clear writing rubric. If you want to stay enthusiastic about History, take someone else.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: AFCA130
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst class I've taken at W and L. Uninteresting readings that were never discussed in class, or if they were, it was a unilateral discussion by Professor Delaney. He is a really tough grader with a narrow view of what to write that does not match up with how any other department on campus or basically any interested reader would want to read.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: GAYANDLESBIAN
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor DeLaney is a must. He cares deeply about social issues and human rights and really tries to share his appreciation for history with his students. He is such a nice older man. Take a class with him!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: HIST180
- 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:
So wonderful! Made me wish I was a history major.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: HIST260
- 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've had Professor Delaney for several classes, and it's been a great experience everytime. He's an excellent professor!!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: HIST000
- 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 loved Professor Delaney. I took a seminar about the Civil Rights Movement, and it was the best class I've taken so far at W&L. He really made history interesting, and I always liked our discussions in class. He isn't an easy grader, but I would take any class of his in a second.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: MANYMANY
- 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:
Professor DeLaney is a wonderful teacher who cares about his students. He does not hand out easy A's, but you will come out of his courses having learned a lot. He is always available and willing to help students. By far one of my favorites at W&L. An all around great guy!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: HIS107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a boring, disorganized teacher that will destroy your motivation for history. He is an angry revisionist with serious racial issues. I thought it would be interesting to take a course from a former janitor turned college history professor -- but I was wrong. The Peter Principle applies as he is in a position far exceeding his capability.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: HIST107
- 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:
Lectures were horribly boring. Did NOT like the teaching style because there was very little organization. Amazing man, but a so-so professor.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: HIST107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DeLaney is the most patronizing professor I've ever had. For some reason he's the darling of the school, but his classes are some of the most boring I've ever taken. He's rude in and outside the classroom, unless you're one of his favorites, in which case his behavior is sickening. Don't believe the hype - try someone else in the department.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: HIST197
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
We talked about Jesuits in Canada... NOT American History. Expected students to know too much for a 100 level class. Didn't learn my name and didn't help when I went to his office last year. Grades essays harshly and lectures were obscure. I do not recommend his class. :(
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: HIST107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you have any interest in American history take his class. You don't really have to read much (so long as you raise your hand early in class) and the tests are not bad. He is sort of evil in the way he calls on people that don't talk/read.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: HST107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He grades a bit harshly so expect to be mad when you see your friends not studying and getting an A in another class while you struggle for a C. Worth the GPA bruising because he is a great teacher and an awesome guy.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: HISTORY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nicest teacher at W&L
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: HIST108
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, knows so much about the material, and his stories can be pretty funny. Getting called on may seem a bit intimidating, but he rarely says anything derogatory about a wrong answer. One of my favorite classes in my past 2 years.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: HIST107
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher. Cares about his students and is extremely nice. His classes are stimulating.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: HIST107
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Seems to take a sadistic pleasure in calling on students in class; he seems almost disappointed when you know the correct answer. Definitely plays favorites. Make sure you read the outside reading books!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: HIST366
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Either the best or second best prof. in the history department. Professor DeLaney is an amazing man.
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