Reviews of professor Josef Woldense

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I genuinely enjoyed this class, I can actually say I learned something. Mind you, the class is specific. There isn't deviation from the content the syllabus specifies. The papers assigned aren't hard to do. The discussion based "lecture" made learning the topics interesting and digestible. Prof. Woldense is a tough grader, however.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Really surprised how many bad reviews Woldense has. I've taken a couple classes with him and think he's great. His teaching style is definitely different than most but I found him to be very helpful for understanding new concepts.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Horrible professor, to be honest. Save your time and money by avoiding this man and having another professor teach you the subject matter.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Awesome prof, cool teaching style!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He never grade your work, not even look at it. He grade your paper based on the blueprint.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I really liked Prof Woldense for Introduction to Africa. The class has a lot of group discussions so it is very engaging. However, you have to do the readings for class or you will not do well. It is usually around 20 pages so not too bad. I think he did a great job in encouraging students to get involved in discussions. Attendance is mandatory.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
You don't earn your grade.. you are assigned a grade at the end of the semester. He grades papers unlike anything I have ever seen. Please save yourself the heartache and DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE WITH THIS PROF.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Josef is a good teacher. He's classes are laid back and the discussions are fun and you actually learn the different concepts. Only problem is he is a tough grader on the papers. I would be hesitant to take a class from him again but it isnt the end of the world. He is a fine teacher at best.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Meh, this guy is average at best. He assigns long and boring readings that nobody is interested in. Seems very rudimentary in lecturing and most importantly not engaging enough to students.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Avoid him if you can. Long boring lectures where he rumbles on with brief class participation intermissions. The readings chosen are not that engaging, very verbose and luckluster in nature. Mediocre lecturer and does not connect well with students. Overall, he needs more experience in being a good lecturer.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Woldense was one of my favorite professors. Probably one of the most chill and laid back professor I've had since starting college (currently a sophomore). His teaching style is a mixture of lecture, discussion, and team work, which I really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend him.