Rachel Weil - Cornell University

Professor: Rachel Weil
Department: History
College: Cornell University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1230
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Although she assigns a lot of reading, if you do at least some of the work, you'll do great. Her assignments and reading might be a little intimidating at first. Class is not mandatory but definitely recommended. She always gives comments to help you improve on your work. She's a fairly easy grader. She's very sweet and cares about her students!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1511
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I strongly do not recommend taking a class with Rachel. She has a bad sense of humor that makes students awkward. Lectures are disorganized, and she does not use ppts, which is terrible when studying for a test. She is also tough and unreasonable with papers. The worst part is her discussions. She does not seem to care about student's questions.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She remembers everyone in class so you definitely have to show up because you're expected to participate in discussions and that participation is graded. But she's a pretty easy grader.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3490
  • 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:
I've taken 2 classes with this Professor(3490 and 3050) and I like her a lot. I found her lectures to be very clear and interesting (admittedly I am a history major). She is very organized and has a dry sense of humor if you pay attention. If you do the readings, show interest and come prepared to discuss you will be fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST2720
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you're looking for an easy A in the history department, look elsewhere. As an English and History double major, I squeaked out an A-. The teachers are nice, the material is straightforward, but they are straight Nazis on grading essays. Not only are they mega-strict on the grading, they're terribly inconsistent. Stay away. Stay well away.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST3051
  • 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:
Eh. Alright class, could have been better, although the only thing saving a lower rating is probably how interesting the subject matter was. Re: gender favoritism, which others have mentioned, I didn't notice anything too overt, but there were times when I thought the Professors probably sympathized with radical feminist thought, FWIW.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST1511
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is extremely kind and helpful and always try to be humorous though she is not. Anyway, the course is really interesting. Textbook just for background reading.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
As a male student I personally did not experience any anti-male sentiment. I was involved in what appeared to be a plaguerism issue with another male student and she gave us both the benefit of the doubt before reacting harshly. Sat us both down separately and fairly decided. We did not cheat and was able to see this. Maybe a bit boring but fair
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Weil's lectures are interesting, if you are unable to read and comprehend the assigned readings. If, however, you have any imagination and real interest in the subject she is an unorignal bore who recitates your readings back to you in lecture. This is not to mention that she is, in my experience, as a woman, a obvious misandrosist.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • 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:
I'll admit Prof. Weil can be difficult, but she is also one of my favorite professors here. I have always found her lectures entertaining and informative. I also think she can provide guidance and support for any student who does the requisite work and doesn't screw around. I think comments about her gender favoritism are misguided-and I'm a man
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST394
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the worst professor I have had in the history department. A great class... for people that enjoy stale lectures, confusing assignments, and tough grading.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A terrible professor that managed to turn a fascinating subject into a complete bore. I can't fathom how a professor such as Weil was hired by Cornell in the first place. Avoid if possible.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The worst professor I have had in three years at Cornell. A boring lecturer, unfair grader, and a misery to deal with. Avoid at all costs, especially if your a guy.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORY495
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I totally agree with the other 495 rating. I took this class a year or so ago and it royally bit. She doesn't know jack about gender. And she's totally insulting to men--I say this as a woman! Beware in general, but guys, avoid like the Plague!!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST349
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Boring and ****y.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST495
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class ought to be called women in Early Modern England rather than Gender in Early Modern England. Boring class with an uningaging and uninterested professor. Avoid this professor at all costs.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGLISTHISTORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
mean and boring. not a nice lady.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HISTBRIT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HISTOFBRITAIN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm not sure where you guys got all this good stuff. may be you're talking about another professor. But Weil, is a very boring lecturer; at times you want to fall asleep... besides, she is not even nice, except once in a while... I would not recommend her to anybody who is interested in a good lecture and a nice professor to deal with for 14 weeks
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST305
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Weil is a nice lady and she knows her stuff, but the class could be a little dull at times (especially the discussion sections). Not really a standout in the History dept, but gets the job done.
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