Dale Spady - Northern Michigan University

Professor: Dale Spady
Department: Social Science
College: Northern Michigan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm not a soc major but I took this course just because I'd heard about how amazing he is and wanted to have a lecture with him before he retired. Very glad I took the course, I gained a lot. It was challenging though, and he really doesn't like people talking in class. He will call you out.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is really entertaining, even though he does have a lot of stories... Anyways, what you need to know is the fact that he assigns chapters to exams, and then lectures aboot other chapters. For instance, there was a chapter he lectured for exam #3 that was supposed to be covered on exam #2. He will be a **** if you don't listen to him.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SOC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Spady's tests can be tricky, not gonna lie. But if you read the chapters and listen to his lectures you'll do fine. Gifted lecturer. He's super interesting. If nothing else just go to class for the entertainment. Really sweet guy. Just do NOT interrupt his class!!! Ohhhh man!!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SO301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hes hard, read the book.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor. If you go to the lectures and listen, you should be ok. His tests were all multiple choice, which made them quite easy. He gave many interesting examples which could easily be applied to your life, which helps with remembering the material. Overall, I would definitely recommend.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Spady is a pretty cool professor. While attendance isnt required, its a good thing to go. basically read the chapters and pay attention in lecture and you'll end up with a good grade. he has a good sense of humor, but he is strict and he will warn you. overall I loved his class and I recommend it to everyone.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a pretty cool teacher. He is strict,but its not hard to be in his class. Basically pay attention in lecture, read the book, he reviews the book before tests. plus he has really interesting stories and he has a good sense of humor. I recommend taking his class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very enjoyable to listen to. Interesting stories helps make the material more understandable.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His lectures are simply wondeful. Alot of his lecture covers whats in the reading. But make sure to take notes and do the reading. Reading before makes it so much easier. Wish more were like Spady.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Spady has a very organized way of presenting lectures. I never have problem attending his class because he keeps me pretty entertained all hour. It would be nice if more professors would inherit his style of teaching. EXCELLENT CLASS!! BRAVO!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Spady is one of the best teachers I have. His examples of material during lectures apply to daily life, so things are easy to remember during the tests. Read what he says read and go to class and listen. You should do fine.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent teacher! Explains material in everyday understandable ways! To get and A you must attend lecture. Half of test questions come from lecture. He tells you what to study out of the book so you dont have to read much of the text. VERY strict ( do not talk during class or come late to class) I highly reccomend him! Very interesting class!!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SOC113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher.Really fun and the class is super interesting. A definate reccomandation.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SO312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The syllabus was very unclear as to dates for required work to be turned in. It was a web course so all communication was via e-mail and to be very honest he was quite insulting in his sarcastic replies to repeated requests for the deadline dates. As a result of this class my gpa dipped below 3.0!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i took his online class and he was very unhelpful. everytime i had a question, it took a week to respond, and usually i had to write him again. he never read the discussion board. you take a quiz, but cant see which question you got wrong so its hard to learn. he did not seem to care at all about his students.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SO113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Professor!! Lectures very interesting and the tests are not very hard as long as you listen to the lectures and read the text.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is brilliant. i don't care what anyone says. He is the reason I am changing my major to sociology. I have the upmost respect for dr. spady. I definitely recommend taking any of his courses.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SO101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easily the most interesting professor I've had to date. The second week he showed us how to start a riot. He definently knows his subject. He's a pretty intimidating guy, however, I wouldn't approach, but to each his own.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SO113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His notes are on WebCT, but I still recommend going to class even though attendence isn't required. You do have to at least skim through the assigned chapters, but he does go over some of the important information for the exams.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SO113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Spady is extremely intelligent and passionate about what he teaches. He has excellent examples and thorough about what he speaks. I thought the tests were hard and I really had to study for them to do well, but he is very helpful and a nice guy if you need any assistance.
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