David Godshalk - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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David Godshalk - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Professor: David Godshalk

Department: History

College: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIS105
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

First off he mentioned he taught at Yale, so if that doesnt set the tone for the difficulty I dont know what else will. His quizzes were extremely hard. The exams were even harder. And the papers well that was the worst. I thought I wrote the best paper of my life and ended up with a D on it...

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIS105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simply unorganized. Maybe this class is better in person but online its terrible. It is so unorganized and the assignments are so descriptive but you dont even have enough material to cover what he wants. Lectures are boring. I expected to like this class but I did not. If you expect an easy A, youre out of luck with this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIS101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Godshalk is one of the best professors I've ever had! He is really dedicated to your success in his class. He makes himself available outside of class to talk about coursework or other issues that you may be having. I would definitely take his class again if I could.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIS105
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Godshalk simply sucks. If you do the work, sure you'll pass and maybe get an A. But he constantly throws stuff on us last minutes. Messes up on his own quizzes so we have no clue whether if we are doing good or not. Expects essays to be 6 pages long in order to get an A when he barely gives us information on the topics.. DO NOT TAKE HIM

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIS105
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Godshalk expecting amazing things from these other reviews. I have always been an A student and this class was just a joke. He is unorganized, scatter brained, and more. He would constantly mess up on his quizzes and get content backwards. This class was a waste.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIS106
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Over all, I really enjoyed this online class during the summer, he is not a hard grader, If you just look over the power points and watch the videos he requires you will do just fine. If you do not understand anything, he is very nice and is willing to work with you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: UNIV101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Godshalk is incredibly caring and loves his students. Participate in class and get to know him because he is not only an effective educator but a caring person. Take advantage of his wisdom.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIS105
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take a history class at Ship, take it with Godshalk. As long as you show up to class, write down notes (which he provides on D2L in Powerpoint format) and participate, you will succeed. He gives ample extra credit opportunities - some being eating at the dining hall during a "dine through the times" event. How could you pass up that

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIS106
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Although he has a monotone voice (which can be a drag in an evening class), he is a very enthusiastic professor who cares for his students. Just do your work and you'll be golden. He also gives out a few extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HIST106
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Godshalk is a very good professor. He actually cares about his students and does a great job of teaching the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIS106
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lot of writing, most the exams and quizzes are just essays but overall a really easy class. Have to read two books but I just read the sparknotes and got an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great prof. Go to class, know the stuff on the powerpoints, participate every once in a while. Use the book and do the study guides, he gives you everything you need to get an A. Really slow talker, but if you get past that he's excellent

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST516
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:

Great professor. I've taken 3 classes with him because I learn a lot and he is very easy to work with. His class is challenging but I felt very comfortable with the work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST101
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 a great teacher and a very interesting person. I had the good fortune to be invited to join him for lunch one time, and it was without a doubt one of the most entertaining and informative lunches I've ever had. I recommend that you try to get to know him on a somewhat personal level if possible because he is a genuinely great guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST102
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:

Such a nice, helpful professor. He realizes that general education classes shouldn't be as hard as 300 level classes... some profs don't get that.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIS101
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:

great professor, you definitely learn a lot. I usually hate history classes but I loved this class. Definitely take him! I'm taking him for World History II later on.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good Teacher. Really funny. Req. high level of spelling but is very helpful

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIS428
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. Godshalk is amazing. He's one of the most intelligent people I've ever met, and he's also one of the nicest and most accomodating professors I've had. I've learned a great deal in his classes; he definitely teaches to each student's individual level, and he will help you with whatever you need. Take him; he's great! :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: WORLDHISTORY
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: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved Dr. Godshalk! It has been so many years...and I only remember a few professors and he is one of them. He is a great prof and a great guy too. Take him for a class if you have the opportunity.

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