Douglas Lea - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Douglas Lea

Department: TBD

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST015
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was lecture heavy. He expects you to know everything about history off the top of you head and then looks down to you if you don't. Tells you to only use class notes and the textbook for open book essay exam and then take off a lot of points because all the answers sound the same. Not an easy A at all

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken him for two separate history classes. Worst. Idea. Ever. He is a narcissist who will fail you if in his "open ended" responses he gives you aren't the exact criteria he wants. He will treat you like you are a complete idiot if you don't agree with the values and politics that he follows. Worst professor to ever walk campus. BEWARE!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is more like an English class than a history class. Two essays make up more than half of your exam grade and he grades them so harsh you'd think you're in an upper level composition class. Offers extra credit, but it's all writing intensive. So if you like history, make sure you're also proficient in writing.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his history of holocaust class, however the entire class was politics. We spent maybe a week on the actual holocaust and thats it, he requires 4 books and treats it like this is your only class. Very smart man but bad prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel like a piece of my soul was broken off and consumed by this man. Unless you're extremely serious about history steer clear. It's not worth it. He really makes you work hard, which can be good, but even history majors said that it was too much.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor and his lectures were pretty nice to sit through. I recommend buying a cheap recorder and taking notes outside of class though. Saved me a lot on the second test.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Prof Lea many moons ago for a Russian history class. It was one of the most informative history classes I took as a history major. Lea gets a bad wrap and comes off as gruff but if you are respectful you will never have an issue. Show up on time, don't use your cell phone and try and participate to show you read the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lea is really intelligent man and a great professor. He's really passionate about what he teaches, like you can tell he loves what he does, and that makes the class more enjoyable. Lectures can be kind of long but just write notes and read the textbook and tests are easy. He gives the essay topics ahead of time and you can bring a cheat sheet

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS16
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Whaaaaat are with these bad reviews? Lea isn't exactly the most personable professor by all means, but come on. Everything is so structured and outlined, he clearly presents all you need to know on power points and gives you the essay questions before the test AND you can bring an outline. Take gambone then try complaining! LOL!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEG101
• 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 depends a lot on attendance, which really helps your grade if you go to class everyday. He isn't helpful at all, don't bother asking for help. You need to read the book and use your class notes. He drones on and the class is not interesting at all which is disappointing because it could have been a great class. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly not a bad teacher, one of the better ones I've had so far at KU. He explains things very well w/ power points. Tests are not nearly as bad as everyone else has been saying. He gives you the essay topics beforehand, allows you to bring a cheat sheet, and curves grade. Need to study, but not too difficult if you put forth the effort.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS15
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Negative attitude! He thinks you're stupid if you're too liberal, any kind of conservative, an undergrad, or anyone he doesn't know personally. His multiple choice questions are easy, but half the test is a HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE ESSAY. He doesn't even hand you back a graded test he puts it on the net! The history professors are a joy, EXCEPT FOR HIM!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 015
• 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:

Worst professor this semester. He is EXTREMELY ignorant and loves to hear himself talk. His tests are difficult, and his notes don't help. Do not take him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stay away from this class! It's boring and he isn't helpful at all, he's kind of rude.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS15
• 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:

enjoyable class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS015
• 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:

Very intelligent professor, but can be arrogant at times. Tests are not easy, so study hard. Do not miss a lecture and read the book. NOT an easy A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS040
• 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:

I had him for western civ.He is a very intelligent man but almost too intelligent.He lectures the whole entire class and I think he expects his students to have more knowledge than they really do. The class is extremely boring and you NEED to read the textbook. There is no homework but the tests are kinda hard. Make sure you study alot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HISRUS
• 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:

I had this professor a few years ago for Russian History. He really knows his stuff!! Make sure you do all your readings & write down all your notes. He does sound errogant & if you don't get on his good side right away kiss a good grade good bye. He grades his tests based on quality over quanity & if he likes you or not. Over all..good teacher!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WORLD101
• 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:

He is smart and gorgeous

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS015
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not a bad professor just extremely boring. HIs tests are extremely hard. He lectures the entire time, and I can't follow him because he goes off on another topic. VERY BORING!!! In order to pass his test your have to read the textbook, his lectures and notes aren't very helpful. Stay away if you want an easy A.