William Downs - University of Wyoming

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William Downs - University of Wyoming

Professor: William Downs

Department: Theater

College: University of Wyoming

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: THEA1010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

William Downs class is not about teaching theater, it is merely a theatrical performance for his own pedantry. A place where he pontificates his own personal values and beliefs; your values as a student are auxiliary and thus, ultimately meaningless. Do I love the subjects that he discusses? Absolutely, but he manages to beat the life out of it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: RELI2410
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have had at UW. He is hilarious, yet insightful and passionate about what he is teaching! 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: RELI2410
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Love him. Helped him set up Snapchat in the middle of class. Great lectures that sometimes get off track in interesting ways.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was very entertaining and taught in a fun way.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you show up to class and read the textbook, you won't have any issues. Professor Downs is a very interesting and funny human. I enjoyed his lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: RELI2410
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the best teacher I have had while at UW. He is great. He will also talk with you about whatever regardless of if it is related to his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Downs is such a good professor. The people who say he is full of himself or that he just brags have clearly never even gone to class. Almost every one of his stories is about how he messed up ( in a funny way). To the people saying he's just bashing Christians, well the entire class is about challenging your perspective and thinking for yourself.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Downs was hands down (see what I did there) one of the best professors at UW. To be honest he's pretty disorganized and sometimes forgets what he is talking about, but he is the funniest man alive and has so many awesome stories. His class is also pretty easy. Take William!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bill is an interesting guy, but he makes things enjoyable. He tries to push boundaries, which is nice. He really tries to make theatre more accessible to all people. He's just a fun guy to be around.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to become a better thinker, a better person, a better student, and a better citizen, take this class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Probably the best professor I've had so far. Funny and very knowledgeable which makes the lectures very interesting. If you're easily offended, this is not the class for you. But he's probably the best of the lot, take it and have a fun learning experience.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was pretty funny sometimes and his lectures were sometimes entertaining. He could be cool at some times and at other times it seemed like all he gave out were his opinions and not actual facts related to the course. And he'd go on tangents A LOT. It's a class that's really easy to pass, but I hated going to it. And his tests are horribly long.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Downs is one of my favorite professors on campus. I wish I could be a theatre major. But I'm not.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: THEATRE1000
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:

I love this professor so much! His classes are always interesting and he makes it fun to learn! I love going to his classes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
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:

Very easy class. Extra credit available. Reading the book will reward you in this class because he wrote it. If you are easily offended, don't take this class. Overall very easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
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:

Downs is an interesting guy with points to prove. Theatre is tied in, but not the overall subject. Hard to know what is going to be on his tests. He rants a lot. He takes random attendance quizzes that are easy. There is extra credit. If you are easily offended don't take the class. If you use his info anywhere else, FACT CHECK! Unimpressed!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: THEA1400
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was very liberal with his comments, but very enthusiastic and entertaining as well. I loved this class :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: THEATRE1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy Class. Attendance isn't mandatory. Sit in exam room with 200+ and everyone had the same exam. All multiple choices. Exam q's on textbook and lectures. Makes it clear from day 1 he has tenure and doesn't refrain from saying ANYTHING! Extra Credit available and easy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: RELI2410
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've never met anyone who talks so much about themselves; it's embarrassing really. Every time he lectures he says the same nonsense over and over, and has clearly not prepared at all. He spends most of his time talking about how "successful" he is. However, this class is taught with Tyler Fall, and he is one of the best professors on campus.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: THEA1000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Downs doesn't bash christians.He does exaggerate I enjoy going to the class and hearing his unique viewpoints.I will say that alot of the class is about things other than theatre, but I like what we talk about better.Downs is a funny guy, makes me laugh.There should be classes like his (but not many

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