Reviews of professor Richard Shafer

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
As someone that doesnt do very well with history, I was actually able to learn in this class. Its a very powerpoint heavy, lecture type set-up, but he adds in relevant topics that students can understand too. Didnt use the textbook but there are weekly assigned readings so be ready for that. I recommend taking one of prof. Shafers classes.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
His class was easy and he was very smart but it was so boring. Instead of focusing on big points he gives endless backstories that are cool but irrelevant. His lectures are a drag but its an easy A if you do the homework and do the tests with your classmates.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Shafers lectures were entertaining and informative. Would take his class again. Everyone who tried seemed to do well.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Sometimes I did have to ask him for specific feedback on assignments, but he always took time to explain my grade on assignments and help me improve. All quizzes and exams were open note and book. All classes were lectures with a few minutes of discussion at the beginning of one or two. He allows a lot of freedom for the topic of the final paper.