Kenneth Ledford - Case Western Reserve University

Professor: Kenneth Ledford
Department: History
College: Case Western Reserve University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY333
  • 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:
Professor Ledford gives the best lectures at Case. They are informative and entertaining. I highly recommend taking one of his classes
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY333
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best if not THE best professors I've had at Case. Professor Ledford is an exceptionally thoughtful, witty, and engaging lecturer. As others have pointed out, there is a lot of reading but it is worthwhile IMO. I was terrified of him for about 30 seconds until I realized he was just genuinely a really nice guy. Take his classes!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY335
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of reading, lots of writing but very good lectures. Will work with you if you get behind.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY113
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I love this guy. Ledford's mastery of what he teaches is clear, and his lectures are always interesting. He makes jokes about terrible events in history, which helps lighten the mood when it gets dark. You have to read 5 books though (and actually read them. It's hard work, but it pays off when you see how much you've learned in a semester.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: FSSO145
  • 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 Ledford is a dynamic, thoughtful lecturer who clearly possesses great passion for his field. I thoroughly enjoyed his course. However, this class is not for everyone, as the reading is very heavy and writing requirements are steep.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY236
  • 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 Ledford is extremely knowledgeable, charismatic, engaging, funny, and overall a really nice guy. His class is one of the few that manages to teach a lot and still be extremely enjoyable. HSTY 236 can be easy if you don't do the work but if one really wants to learn (and get an A) he provides many informational and fascinating readings.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: FSSO145
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Every week we had a 2-3 page paper due, there were also 2 5-7 page research papers and a 10-12 page paper. No final exam but final writing portfolio. If you can, take an easier SAGES class. It's not worth your time and effort. Interesting material and super nice guy, just too much work for a class that doesn't really matter in the long run.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY335
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
An all around fabulous professor. He puts a lot of effort into preparing his lectures, and it's obvious. His lectures are enthralling, and he's a fascinating person. He expects a not unreasonable amount of work. Do anticipate doing a fair amount of reading every week, at least 100 pages. He places the educational experience above all else.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So gooooood.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY250
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
First, Ledford may be the best professor at CWRU. I don't think I had ever worked harder for a class prior to this one. HOWEVER, his passion, energy, and knowledge are so evident. You'll learn about things you never thought you'd learn about (German, facts about CWRU, etc.). Do well, talk with him, and he'll be there for you later on.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY113
  • 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:
An AMAZING professor but definitely not easy. He is one of the most intelligent, witty, and well-versed men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Interesting insights into modern history. Accommodating professor. Great class. This course IS reading INTENSIVE, and several papers are required on mid-sized (250 page) books throughout the semester.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY113
  • 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:
He's a good teacher, but this was the most anti-American class I have ever taken.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY250
  • 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:
He made the class worthwhile. Excellent professor! Wish I had taken more of his classes!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ledford is good, and is my advisor. I just don't find his approach very interesting. He's great to talk to and to learn about the discipline of history, but learning the history itself from him is boring.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST250
  • 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:
Do take his class. He is an unbelievably great history teacher and probably the best in the department at Case. His vocabulary is astounding. There is tons of reading, but his lectures allow you to grasp the texts well. I only wish I took his class before my last semester, because I would have taken more classes with him.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY335
  • 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:
Dr. Ledford is my favorite professor at Case. Organized, clear, amusing, fair, and respectful, he gives students opportunities to succeed and is often available to give personal attention. He is both knowledgeable about his field and knowledgeable about university policy. He was a supportive advisor with sound practical and conceptual advice.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice professor and is very approachable. Likes to assign a lot of reading...but come on it is history! Test questions can be kind of abstract but put some thought into it and you will be fine.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY133334
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher, but not easy. If you have a genuine interest in the subject, his classes are very worthwhile. But expect to read a lot.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he is very humorous and he explains things fully, and has a good rapport with his students. i just didnt like the class material we did in this specific class.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HSTY113
  • 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:
Class is excessively boring. Grading is done all by TA's and he doesn't give tests, just short 10 question quizzes worth most of your grade, that focus too strongly on specific and usually unimportant details.
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