Narasingha Sil - Western Oregon University

Professor: Narasingha Sil

Department: TBD

College: Western Oregon University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST223
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Dr. Sil has already retired, some of his former students who have had the pleasure of taking his courses believe Dr. Sil requires a chili pepper because he is one amazing professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST429
• 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:

He is a very smart man. He demands excelence from his students, so if your looking to just show up and skid by, don't bother because he will fail you. I learned a ton from him, just be ready to read a lot and work. If you can do that, he is probably the best professor at WOU.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WORLDHIST
• 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:

He is very passionate about his subject matter. I had a hard time paying attention because of the minimal visual aids. However, he is very intelligent. It's interesting that many people have said he throws tantrums. He and I joked around a number of times. I never saw him heated. For class work, pay attention and work. He doesn't tolerate slacking.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST518
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're into history, he's the best professor to have. If you're looking for a slacker class, don't bother. He doesn't enjoy teaching 100 level classes and doesn't put up with freshmen BS. If you're willing to commit time to the reading/writing you'll learn more from him than any other professor in the department.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's tough, but I like him. He expects students to do the reading and pay attention. The trick with his assignments is to repeat exactly what the book says about the question, and write well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty tough, but hey, we're in college. He tends to get mad at the class, and his lectures are all over the place. He talks alot about latin origins of words. He's a hard grader. He messed up my final grade, however I gained some respect for him because he was very willing to fix it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People describe him as "hard", but a more accurate word would be "intense". If you try to BS your way through his class he WILL call you out on it. You will learn a lot from him, as long as you're willing to listen. Due to the way he makes eye contact with his students, there will be times when you feel like he is lecturing to you personally.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's real strict and mean. Sometimes he takes it out on the students. Good luck taking his class! You'll need it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this guys class. He's an ****, and he's unreasonanle.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST101D
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST441
• 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:

He takes some getting used to. Expect to work harder than in any other class. I didn't like him at the start, but he gained my respect.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST407
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sil is an excellent professor. He expects us to perform at college level, which is what we are here for. If you're here for "easy" you're in the wrong place. He knows his material, especially in the UD classes. I totally respect and admire this prof!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he seems really intense but, if you pay attention, it is really an easy class. He uses scare tactics but, he really isn't that bad.... stick it out.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sil is a tough grader, he plays favorites, he'll explode every few classes and throw someone out of class. But, he's awesome once you get to know him. Don't test him on the syllabus, show up to get/turn in your take home tests; for example. Learn his style and you'll eventually get the hang of Sil and write his essays in very little time to get an A. I've taken around 20 credits of Sil and I can consistently get an A with a few hours of work on the essays. His term papers are rough, though. Time consuming.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand and hard to pay attention to his boring lectures. He is one of the hardest essay graders EVER!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST424
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sil is the most hated professor at Western and it is completly un called for he is the man. Probably the smartest teacher I have ever had yes he is demanding grades hard and has his favorites however I find my self still coming back for more. Avoid him at

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: YOUNAMEIT
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People tend to not get Sil. Don;t take him for 100 level classes, he hates teaching them. But in uppper level courses, you will not find a more knowledgable prof. Do your readings. HE gets angry when the class hasn't read. The nicer and more attentive the

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I could not focus on his voice and I always fell asleep.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had.