James Brophy - University of Delaware

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James Brophy - University of Delaware

Professor: James Brophy

Department: History

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST351
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Europe in Crisis. Cool course that stimulated my interest in the subject and made me want to read more books about it in my free time. The term paper is tough while you're doing it so pick your topic early. He really appreciates when students participate in discussions and ask questions so it likely helps when he's grading your stuff.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST351
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brophy really cares about his students. If you ever email him, he will answer you right away and is very kind. Just be ready to read a lot and he is a tough grader. but if you meet beforehand, he takes that into consideration.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST268
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brophy is a kind professor who clearly knows his subject. He did a good job with the online format even though it was clearly new to him. Very few assignments, mostly just lectures. The only issue with him is that he is a BRUTAL grader for his paper, however he is very willing to give extra time to help students improve, he wants you to succeed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor and amazing person. Would take a class again with him in a heartbeat. The kind of professor you wouldn't want to skip their class just because you wouldn't want to make them sad and you would want them to like you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: UNIV267
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brophy lecture's show how much he cares about the topic, but they can be long. he does expect his students to read a lot and reflect on what they read in Friday discussions. there are 3-4 write requirements.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST254
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, really cares about the subject and the students. Knows a lot about what he's teaching. Don't text or use your phone in class, he will call you out on it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST268
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Dr. Brophy. He is by far one of the best professors in the history department. I have taken three classes with him and have loved every single one. He truly cares for his students and if you go to office hours he answers all your questions, and then will talk about his time in Europe for the remaining time you are there.! Truly inspirational

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for History 102, when I used to be an IR major. Amazing teacher. He was so knowledgable, and made the content incredibly interesting. Definitely not an easy class, but your work will pay off. I wish their were more professors here at UD that were like him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 268
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You better agree with him, if not prepare to be eaten alive. Defiantly would have been better in more formal classroom not a Seminar on European nationalism, a truly ridiculous subject. -Weekly Papers -Intensive examination of writing proses, grammar, and your inter being. -Not recommended Content is disgustingly boring

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST268
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brophy is a crack up and absolute history nerd. The guy is passionate and demands an incredible amount from his students. Do your readings, and do them religiously. He loves assigning reviews and demands clarity, so be ready for lots of underlining on your first papers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST254
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:

I loved this class, Professor Brophy was amazing and so passionate. The readings aren't mandatory to pass but they are interesting. 3 exams and 1 paper. He gave us a list of terms to study for the exam but DON'T use wikipideia and you'll do fine. Take the class even if the topic doesn't interest you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST254
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:

This guy is adorable. Class is organized and interesting, tests are easy enough, and the reading isn't too bad. If you're interested in the Holocaust, don't miss this class--but seriously, don't text in this class. It's disrespectful and he will call you out for it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST353
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:

Best Professor I've ever had. Lectures are clear, concise, and fascinating. Brophy demonstrations lots of knowledge and passion in his field. He covers a lot of detail, but hey, that's how you learn! There are a lot of required readings, but most are interesting. He's not a hard grader to boot. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST353
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:

Brophy is so nice and helpful. He gives you a lot of information and is very knowledgable about the subject. Two papers and two exams that cover a lot of information.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: POSC367
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:

Really nice guy. Super into what he's teaching and really knows a lot about it. Gives students the benefit of the doubt. Rarely came to class but still got an A- in the class. One midterm, group project, final paper, and a final. Lenient grader. Show up like once a week and you'll be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST351
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A nice guy and very knowledgeable about the subject! But, there are so many required readings for the course and he expects the required papers and tests to be extremely detailed! So if you have any classes other than this one do NOT take it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST254
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 professor, knows a lot about the topic and is always willing to help, tests are easy although doing the reading helps a lot. If you go to class and do most of the readings its an easy A

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST254
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:

Definitely knows his subject matter but class is VERY slow. Covers the facts, figures, and names behind the Holocaust with little emphasis on the more interesting aspects. A lot of reading, manageable but a pain. Overall, not bad but could be way better.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST353
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:

Great teacher. Cares very much about subject. Class is great because if you also care about subject and work at it an A is guaranteed. But even if you're not a History major he is approachable and very accomodating. Loved every second of his class. Appreciated class participation but attendance isnt mandatory.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST102
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:

Amazing professor, my favorite since I've been at UD. Exams are very challenging but if you attend class and study your notes you should do well. It is also really helpful to read the textbook and go to the online textbook. Brophy is so intelligent, I found his lectures to be so interesting. TAKE HIS CLASS!!

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