Reviews of professor David Blanks

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have never walked into a class that has read more books than this one. He will let students go on for hours with questions that have nothing to do with the class so we don't cover all of the content. There are 4 things throughout the semester that we are graded on and they are all cumulative. If you go in for office hours he is condescending.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
David is an interesting professor. This course was taught in a new perspective that broadened the scope of known history and provided interesting material. With that being said, if you are very set in your faith and are unwilling to be challenged, this course is not for you. It provides a new lens through which to view history and the world.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He likes to hear himself talk, but it's not all bad. He's a pretty cool guy. Your grade is based on 4 tests, which are all timed essay prompts. You can get away with skimming. But if you do, pay attention in class! He says he wants to know what you think but I got an A+ on regurgitation. Go super in depth in your essays.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Knows his stuff, but bad teacher. Graded off four assignments the whole semester so you do bad on those, you fail the semester. He grades ridiculously hard on them too which means you're lucky to get a C. Teaching is all over the place, has a hidden temper, and only in it for the money it seems. Made you buy 5 books and testing books. Wasted class