Thomas Prasch - Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Professor: Thomas Prasch

Department: History

College: Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HI102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough grader but he is not that bad and for the most part will work with you at least a little

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not accessible outside of class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a terrible human being and professor. I cannot wait to flip him the bird if he attends my graduation next semester. He favors History majors so lie to him and tell him you are a History major- seriously! He will not assist you with anything and is my most hated professor I have EVER had at WU.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor at Washburn University. His classes are lecture heavy and uninteresting. He never responded to my emails and wouldn't offer extra help. His grading material isn't clear so he will score you poorly just because he does not like you. Attend class!! Dr. Prasch taught me how NOT to be as a future teacher!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HI102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely masterful lecturer. There's a reason he's head of department - this dude knows his stuff, and is excellent at teaching it in a meaningful way. He often disagrees with the book, it is not a necessary purchase - got an A without it. Your grade rides on 3 in-class essays, and 3 primary source essays. Generous grader, allows for cheat sheet

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Prasch is a very intelligent and (mostly) engaging professor, but his expectations for an introductory-level class are just a bit too much. The only grades in the class are three tests and three take-home tests, but they are all essay-based. This automatically puts lots of students at a disadvantage, since writing is not everyone's strong suit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HI102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall you don?t have to attend class. His lectures are not what the tests are over. At the beginning of every test period, he gives the test out and he lets you have a full sheet of paper as a cheat sheet. Also for every test you have to read a certain book and write an essay about it answering one of 4 questions he has written?DON?T PLAGERIZE

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• 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:

Professor has cool ties - flying pigs - and is always dressed sharply. He is the best lecturer, and teaches my favorite classes - world history. The students are rude and disrespectful in some class; text messages and watch movies on their cell phones. Speaks eloquently as a dream, and soothing - students fall asleep in class after staying out

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Dr. Prasch is your quintessential middle ages history geek. He is a walking encyclopedia of culture. There is a reason he is department chair.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

Do not miss class, he covers a lot of ground. On his exams, you have to write two essays, plan ahead as to what you will write.He has a good sense of humor. He loves teaching and it shows. He's very friendly and helpful.He gives you the study guide for tests well in advance. Awesome prof !

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• 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:

He loves to teach and is very helpful. You learn a lot in his classes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST300
• 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:

He loves teaching and is very helpful. You learn a lot in his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HI101
• 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:

I took Changing World History, and believe me... this guys knows his stuff. He launched right into it; his teaching style is smooth and clear. Everything he tells you fits together, and as long as you show up for the lectures and take good notes, you'll do fine on his tests, which are usually a bunch of short-answer definitions and an essay.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HI100
• 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:

Great Teacher, knows everything very well that he talks about.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HI
• 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:

Dr. Prasch is a nice and fun guy who knows his emphases and topics like the back of his hand. The only problem I had with him was that he takes forever to grade papers and tests. I mean, I know he's busy, but so are we. I recommend his classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I took World History II as an online class so I am unsure how he rates as a face to face teacher. He never seemed to be around or have time to answer questions. All tests were not given a grade for a month.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST
• 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

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