Ralph Young - Temple University

Professor: Ralph Young

Department: TBD

College: Temple University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DIA0849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If youre looking to take a gen ed, I recommend this class w/ Ralph. His stories are really inspiring and there is not a heavy work load. Only thing is if you miss class you cant catch up on notes unless a friend was in class. Overall, I recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Clearly very passionate about the subject matter and cares about students. There was a lot of writing in his course (two essays completed in 24 hours every week). Although the format of the class was hard to fit into the limited summer schedule, I learned a lot and really enjoyed the class. I'd recommend him to others.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2219
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the most inspirational profs/teachers I've ever had. He was able to incorporate his own personal experiences into the curriculum in a way that was both professional and educational. I didn't know I could learn so much in 14 weeks! Definitely taking him again if my schedule permits.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice professor, lectures are nothing but pictures on powerpoints and he talks the whole class, so you are expected to take your own notes. Very easy to skip his class and not pay attention. Tests are easy if you take notes. We used the textbook once for an analysis essay

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2906
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Young for Honors Trials in America. Not a lot of assignments so you have to bring it. Relatively easy class, no tests. Has a sneaky "course engagement" grade that can creep up on you if you just sit there and don't participate. Very picky with writing, not many assignments but each one is a lot of work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An amazing storyteller. Has a soothing voice, which is dangerous if you are tired you may fall asleep. Overall, a lovely class and very well taught.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Even though he gives extra credit, its still a very hard class. He lectures every class about things you won't find on a test. His tests are usually only two questions which make it very difficult to get a good grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad professor, his class is boring, I passed out in my seat many a day. He is a tough grader, but he is knowledgeable and a decent dude.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While the lectures can be pretty dull and long, I feel like I could listen to hours of this professor's stories and life experiences outside of a class. He is very passionate about history, dissent, and music particularly from the 1960's. If you need a fairly easy GenEd and wanna learn some neat history from a wise professor, take Young!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Young is extremely boring and dull in every class meeting. The lectures are long, boring and pointless. You can just show up and play and your laptop for the entire class and pass with ease. He makes you buy two textbooks that he wrote himself, but are barely needed/used so proceed with caution in this aspect.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HONORSHIST0949
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Young is an incredibly fair professor. He's a repository of historical knowledge, and his erudition is obvious in his lectures. He also tells great stories about some of the most revered historical figures. Dr. Young is very receptive and encourages dialogue. All in all, great professor! Take him if you have the privilege.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Love this guy! Honestly such an inspirational professor, makes the class more about learning and listening than about grades. He keeps the atmosphere calm and intellectually interesting while sometimes playing music or getting in to a discussion.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is good teacher if you are interested in the subject. Very knowledgeable. One problem is he never puts anything in blackboard which is annoying because i could be failing the course and not knowing. You don't really have to go to class, he will have the occasional sign in sheet though, otherwise everything is in the syllabus.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DIA0849
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really learned a lot in this class thanks to Young. He's very knowledgable about the subjects, and while some lectures are kind of dull, you can tell he is really passionate. He's also very clear about assignments and reasonable about his expectations. One of the better professors I've encountered so far

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 849
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Its the same thing every class. Go in and he lectures. Some can be funny others are very dull. He does bring his guitar in one day and play for you which is fun. He is extremely passionate about this topic and very knowledgeable which helps. As for the grading, it all depends on who you get for your TA.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 0849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Got to love this man. He loves what he teaches and loves teaching it. Very informal type of class and overall just a really sweet, easy going, intelligent guy. Made me want to be a history major. Easiness depends on the TA. The class is not assignment intensive, if you listen in class and just read the intro to each entry in the bookyoull be ok

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: US0849
• 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 professor I've had out of my four years here. He makes the class super interesting. I was never THAT interested in US history, but i loved going to his lectures because I learned a great deal. You can tell he loves what he does, which is super refreshing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• 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:

young was a great professor, he made class interesting and one time even brought a guitar to class and played the entire lecture. if I could take more classes from him I would, it was very enjoyable

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST0849
• 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:

Ralph is by far my favorite teacher. Talks about everything from prior knowledge and keeps everything interesting. Really sides with students and tries to make the class as easy as possible. I would recommend him for anyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 0849
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Young does his best to keep the class interested, but the old guy is a very low speaker. He wrote the textbook himself, and so he refers to passages constantly. The tests and open note quizzes aren't very hard, but they're all short answer and essay. I would recommend him for the sole reason that he brings in a guitar and performs one class.