Reviews of professor Benjamin Dettmar

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I am currently in one of his classes and have loved it so far! He makes history interesting and doesn't white wash over everything. Very nice prof and would take another class from him!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Mr Dettmar substituted for several weeks for our regular professor who was out sick. He was able to take over the class with very little warning and he was able to come up with very appropriate and interesting projects for us. He managed the online format so well and made the subject matter very interesting. We instantly had class particiption

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I liked him a lot as a human, but the 1-2 page essays every week were impossible. You have multiple quizzes, so much reading, and 6 1-2 paragraph questions following a 1-2 page essay WEEKLY. It would be okay alone, but if you have any sort of job maybe don't take this class. I imagine his in person classes would be much easier. No attendance though

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Ben is a very thorough teacher and he sets his students up for success. As long as you attend lecture and read the assigned chapters in the book, you'll do great. Religion also comes up in this class, but Ben does a great job staying unbiased when discussing different religions in American history.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor. No tricks, tells you exactly what he wants and expects, gives great study guides. read chapters, do quizzes, and study for exams and you will pass. Rewards students for coming to class, gives extra credit, very flexible and understanding. Its apparent that he cares and knows what he is talking about. Very passionate historian.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof Dettmar provided a great class with great lectures. The lectures directly reflected in the tests, and if you attended the class, took notes you will understand the questions he asks. He is looking for the who, what, when, and why historical events or figures matter. Class involvement is important, and he wants to know what you think.