Barbara Settles - University of Delaware

Professor: Barbara Settles
Department: Not Specified
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Settles is caring, but her lecture is long and can be boring sometimes. She checks your assignment before you submit, so that is a good thing. Research paper takes a lot of time to write, prepare to write and get 15 peer reviewed articles, and they should not be old.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There are 3 exams which means 2 essays (6 in total). Many smaller papers and one huge one with 15 peer reviewed sources. She does allow for corrections to be resubmitted for a better grade thankfully. Attendance is mandatory and her lectures and long and boring; bring other work to do. She is so sweet though so I feel bad about saying mean things.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Settles is very nice, although class might be confusing. Lectures are long. She can go off topic, and there is a lot of work. She means well and tries her best to help her students out. Her syllabus is very confusing, as are her assignment descriptions. There are 3 essay exams, an APA activity, a poster presentation, and 12-15p research paper.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent professor. Very clear instructions.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If APA isn't your thing don't take her. If you're not ready to find a minimum of 15 peer-reviewed articles for a paper that is a minimum of 12 pages, don't take her. She is strict with sources and is absolutely useless with feedback. Hands-down the worst professor I have ever had. The other professor who teaches this course is supposedly an angel.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Excellent professor and great mentor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Excellent professor that treats you as an adult. A leader in her field.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One the best professors at UD. She is an excellent person who inspires her students.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS427
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Settles is so sweet! Her lectures are long and can be kind of dry, but the information is useful. There arent any tests, but there is a lot of work-- don't be fooled. You will definitely have to work for an A. Her instructions are not clear whatsoever, however she is always willing to help.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: IFST422
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Excellent professor that cares for her students.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: 422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent class. Straight forward and easy to understand. The negative comments seem to come from bitter student who should find another major. Professor Settles is a world famous family studies professor who can be you ticket into grad school if you pay attention.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS427
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do not take this class unless you enjoy huge projects with unclear directions that have nothing to do with the topic. She doesnt have any exams, but you make up for it with work. A LOT of work. She grades kinda easy, but the projects are so extensive, unnecessary and annoying I would rather be tested. It feels like she hasnt updated her info.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: 422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor at UD
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: 422
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Good teacher and always there for you.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Settles is a kind person, but she is the most unorganized teacher I have ever had. Her syllabus makes you want to have a panic attack when you look at the layoutunclear directions. Do not expect to ever see a grade sheet. This class had the most assignments I have ever had to do in college, and unfortunately I found none of it to be beneficial.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
HDFS 422 is typically taken as a senior so by then, most people have the college thing down. This course however, gives you a run for your money. The lectures are long and unclear, making no sense and following hardly any order. There are numerous, lengthy assignments with no clear grading policies or instructions.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Settles is probably the sweetest lady ever and class itself that horrible, but she will work you to death! 3 take home essay exams that take forever, 12pg research paper, seminar reflection, annotated bibliography assignment, poster project, and eportfolio stuff. I've heard Wilgen is horrible but gives a fraction of the work, I'd take her!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • 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:
She is very helpful and the best professor I've had on campus. Reasonable work load. Interesting lectures.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've had Settles for two classes, 422 and 475. Both classes consist of 3 take home essay exams. I'm fairly confident she doesn't even read them and simply gives everyone either an A- or a B+. Although it's difficult not get get an A in her classes, there is an enormous amount of work (mostly writing) that is extremely unclear.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HDFS422
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Although sweet and extremely interesting, I personally feel that in order to succeed in this class, you need to be self motivated. She often does not explain assignments well (the syllabus is just as unclear) and she can be very loose with deadlines. As a procrastinator, I am having difficulty finding motivation to complete the projects.
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