Murray Dry - Middlebury College

Professor: Murray Dry
Department: Political Science
College: Middlebury College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PS317
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Dry will rarely cut you any slack if you come to class unpreparedhere that means having completed the reading several times over, taken extensive notes, and gained a thorough understanding of even its more obscure points. You'll either become a better and more confident reader and speaker, or never take political philosophy again.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His classes are tough and difficult to follow. He is biased towards specific identities and lacks any sort of cultural competency when working with a diverse student population. Can be very disrespectful to students and faculty.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A highly overrated professor. Dry reads his lectures from prepared texts and is totally incapable of speaking extemporaneously. He must have loved the move "Paper Chase" as he is in to intimidation and a total unwillingness to assist the student.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI102
  • 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:
Professor Dry is an amazingly dynamic and engaging teacher. This class is large (often 60 people), but he commands the room well. He's a bit indimidating at first, and he likes to cold call, but he makes the material unbelievably interesting. He's actually not as difficult as his reputation; if you work hard you can do well.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSCI103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PS102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Studying with Mr Dry was probably the single most important academic activity of my life - I took a total of 9 courses with him, including my thesis, and all were exceptional. One will be hard pressed to find a more devoted, clear, engaging, and thoughtful teacher. PS 102 should be mandatory for all Midd kids.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • 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 had Mr. Dry for 101 as a freshman in 1991 - and everything on here is right: he'll demand that you do the work and he's wonderfully supportive when you ask. He went on to be my advisor and I couldn't have been happier. As has been said - legend.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • 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:
One of the best professors I've ever had.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLI101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was one of the students who took the dare and took on Dry in my Freshman year. It was the best decision I made during my college career. He went on to be my advisor. While he kicked my ass every step of the way, he was a teddy bear underneath it all. He will believe in you and your abilities before you even do.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Dry is one the best professors at Middlebury. He really makes you work and think but it's worth it!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A teacher who loves learning. If intellectual stimulation and the joy of learning are your bag, you'll love Mr. Dry's classes. Where else can you have a professor start laughing because he thinks Spinoza's so hilarious? HIGHLY recommend experiencing this teacher.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: AMPOLREGIME
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I hated this class and the professor. Worst professor I've had at Midd. Other people think he's amazing but if your learning style doesn't match up with his teaching style your out of luck. Also, the midterm is a test of how fast you write, not knowledge. I didn't get anything out of this class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • 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:
Worst class I took at Middlebury. Dry may be intelligent, but he can't teach to save his life. He can communicate with the 2% who think like he does. The rest of us are left behind.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took an intro course from Prof. Dry in 1975 and am now a college professor myself. I still tell my students about the most memorable lecture I ever attended (Dr. Dry on Melville's "Billy Budd"). The legend lives on. Nice to see that he's appre
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CONLAW
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He throws great lasagna parties for the kids who make it through con law. He's my dad and I think he's great.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: FS030
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good teacher, but he's VERY tough as well. He's a Middlebury legend and you will either love him or hate him.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for PS 101 and PS 102 and Con Law. What a great professor. Tough as nails as far as making sure YOU are doing your work; but gentle as possible when you need (and ask for) help.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PS101
  • 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 # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PS101PS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
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