Bob Denemark - University of Delaware

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Bob Denemark - University of Delaware

Professor: Bob Denemark

Department: Political Science

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

While Denemark is very knowledgable about everything that he teaches, his teaching methods are not ideal. He uses no powerpoints or anything. He only writes 3 questions on the board and then talks at you for the duration of the class. The discussion section wasn't too bad, usually a reading or two and then class discussion. Tests are difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good professor. Do the textbook readings as a lot of the exam questions are about the readings. For the class you will have a short one page paper to write and a total of three exams. The exam questions arent easy so go over your notes thoroughly. Not an easy A class but you will learn a lot so you should take it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Possibly the best professors at the UD. Extremely intelligent, caring, and hilarious. I took this as a breadth and I was wary at first, but I feel much more knowledgeable about the world because of this class. Ngl its a hard class and you are gonna have to work for it. Grading is a little scary because he grades based on how your peers do.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POSC362
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Denemark is one of the greatest professors at UD. He genuinely cares about his students and will work with students one-on-one. You definitely have to work hard in his classes, but it totally pays off.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really smart guy, cares a lot about what he teaches which makes for very interesting and knowledgable lectures . Study, read, go to office hours if you must. Very entertaining - one of the best at UD.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Reason he is ranked this high: He is that good. Makes you want to get to class and actually learn. Smartest guy you'll ever listen to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POSC362
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Everyone praises Denemark, so I wanted to see what he was really about. I almost dropped this class - thank god I didn't. You have to work really hard and be confident but it is so worth it. Get to know his system of how he grades and you'll be fine. Participate as much as possible & pick a good seat where you will be noticed. Go to office hours.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: POSC301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Denemark is such a cool guy! He is so nice and really willing to help you. His exams are tough though, most student average about a 50%, but then he grades the class based on standard deviation and everyone's averages. If you ask him to help you, he will. Review sessions with him are SO helpful. Also, know current events for the exams.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POSC448
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is really awesome and the class is not as hard as you would think. If you show up and listen you will soak up most of what you need to know. Anyone interested in political science or IR needs to take him. He was the best professor I ever had.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: POSC316
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This man is definitely one of the best Profs at UD. You definitely need to go to class and take notes. Exams are half lecture, half readings and he doesn't always go over readings. Otherwise, he is absolutely hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. you will learn SO MUCH!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POSC362
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

By far, the best professor I've had at UD. He may seem intimidating, but he is very helpful, and very kind. You will learn more about life in his diplomacy class than you ever expected. You'll want to attend class, and you'll want to do the work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POSC362
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Denemark is incredible. I learned more in his class than in any other class at UD. Take Diplomacy. It will change your life.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tough tests, but very interesting lectures. He may seem intimidating, but he's actually really nice if you visit him in office hours. He wants everyone to do well. Made lecture material easy to understand by using everyday examples.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: POSC316
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love Dr. D

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POSC448
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:

Awesome! He has none of the negative stereotypes associated with professors. Extremely intelligent & probably the most down-to-earth professor i've had. One of my all-time favorite teachers...

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolutely best teacher at UD. Incredibly intellegent and helps with any question you have. Brings all lectures to life with great examples. Does not cover book material in lectures so it is important to read it in order to do well. Three tests, which are graded relative to everyone in your class, and two case studies. Take this class with Dr. D

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: POSC240
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:

Brilliant Professor. Lectures are interesting, hard to follow at times. Does a good job relating course material to every-day comical circumstances.Tests are hard and require studying. If your looking for an easy A, do not take this class. If your interested in how the world works and the process by which it does then this class is for you.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: POSC240
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The lectures are really interesting and he has a really critical yet funny teaching style. The classes are laid back and entertaining. He makes a lot of jokes and examples. However, the tests are hard and seem to be based on his view of things. He assumes that we don't know anything about politics. The questions on the test were pretty hard.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POSC316
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

HORRIFIC TEACHER! Very intelligent and knows his topic however prof. Denemark is unable to come down to students levels and makes the class completely about himself. His personal notes consist of bad jokes and hugely off topic examples. Waste of time and your grade! DO NOT BOTHER

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: POSC316
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:

Denemark is a very intelligent professor and knows a lot about what he is talking about. His tests are very tough but if you do your reading you can get a good grade, reading and going to class are both very important. As long as you are interested in the class and do your work you will do well. He is a great prof and is very funny and helpful.

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