Reviews of professor Benjamin Foster

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Although it is a lecture heavy class, he is a very kind hearted person and genuinely cares about his students succeeding. He is very knowledgeable about race in history. He shows his passion for the subjects every class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Bad professor, I do not recommend you take him. He has no PowerPoint or anything to take note from. You will teach yourself the entire course.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This is the first review Im ever leaving because thats how HORRIBLE this professor is. I took the online version of AFAM during the pandemic and he did a poor job of educating us. Their are no rubrics and a bunch of quizzes with little guidelines. He gives no feedback to improve. Midterm was open book and I still got a D.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Firstly, this Professor stated in class that there had been three African American presidents in the US prior to Obama. When asked to elaborate, he refused. 

What else can I say that has not already been said by others. Rude and disrespectful. 

He shows glimpses of humor, however he creates a hostile learning environment. Don't dare to ask Q's

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Worst class I have taken. This guy is rude to you and expect you to be nice to him. Ridiculous rules and a very boring class. Tends to go over time a lot even though hes aware of it. Very sensitive and he likes to single out people in front of the class. When hes late it whatever but if you are, its the end of the world.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
You can tell that he is really talented in the field, but I wouldn't say he is the best teacher. His powerpoints are 100+ slides long but half of the material could be cut out. I just wish I would have learned more applicable skills than the top-level info. One homework assignment a week and a group final project on a client of your choice.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I am currently taking this class and it is not worth it for a credit. He does not clarify anything especially assignments, he lectures in no particular order and without a power point. He expects you to be able to pass the exams just because they are open book but gives no review sheet. He's rude and does not help students succeed.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very disrespectful, berates people in front of the class. Make sure you dont show up late. A lot of reading & time consuming assignments. A 100 level class but felt like a 300 level class. I will never take him voluntarily again, not a good experience. Treats the class like high school, makes us read aloud. Class participation is big. Stay away.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. Its one thing to be a bad teacher and its another thing to be rude, Dr. Foster is both!! He acts like a high school professor, a very bad one. If he doesnt like you (for no reason) go ahead and take 15 points off your final grade. I just took his final and he made it ridiculously hard. Dont waste your time!!!