Cara Shelly - Oakland University

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Cara Shelly - Oakland University

Professor: Cara Shelly

Department: History

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HST1100
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken two classes with Prof. Shelley. I really enjoyed both and felt I learned a lot. You have to be ready to work in this class, as she has high expectations but not unreasonable ones. When everything went online because of COVID, i was not a huge fan of how she continued the class but I also know they did not have much time to prepare.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Completely incompetent as a professor. She builds the class's grades out of 3 grades. She grades her papers off of grammar. You heard me. As a HISTORY professor, she grades papers based on grammar. Shelly graded my paper as a D saying I used "internet sources" when she literally couldn't prove what I used. Because I DIDN'T. Highly don't reccomend

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Classes were very boring, and her monotone voice didnt help. She goes over tons of things during class, with an oral lecture, which was horrible because she would go so fast. Didnt really take much out of that class. Only need the two reading books because one is on a test and you have to write a paper based on the other. Dont need the history 1

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST114
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she was really easy to understand when she was talking about things, It made sense. However, shes a very tough grader. She Focused so much on my wording and my grammar, rather than my examples. Got marked down a point for saying after analyzing because she wanted me to say after reviewing. Marks you down if you dont word things how she would

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class or any classes where Cara Shelley teaches it. She is an unnecessarily tough grader and will fail you on your assignments without hesitation. There are only four grades that decide your overall grade and there is an essay that she will pick apart how terrible it is no matter how god you think you did. I do not recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad teacher if you are willing to pay attention. She knows the topics shes covering and is always ready for class. You have to read 3-4 books and write 4-5 papers but they arent super long. If you bring your laptop to class and take notes on everything she says you will be perfectly fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

4 tests in total; 3 in class essays&1 MC test, takes 3 best scores. Grade based on those 3 tests. 2 books for this class, but don't have to read them. All in class essays had 2-4 options to choose from; just don't pick the one relating to the book. I took it at 8am, wouldn't recommend. She doesn't use any technology &her voice will put you to sleep

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HST2105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are interesting and she really knows what she is talking about, but she sometimes goes through topics quickly during lecture. The only assignment is a book report and 3 tests through out the semester. She is very approachable and an fairly easy grader, so this class is not too difficult if you come to class, take notes, and study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

From someone who normally hates history, her class wasn't that bad. Her lectures were interesting to listen to and easy to take notes on. Your grade is based off 3 tests, your lowest of the three test grades being dropped, and a paper on a book. She's a really tough grader and isn't afraid to drop your GPA.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HST115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

IF YOU HAVE GET GET OUT NOW!!!!! She is the WORST history teacher I have ever had. She lectures the WHOLE class with no visuals, outline, NOTHING! Not to mention she talks like a snail, so if you have her at 8am GOOD LUCK WITH STAYING AWAKE!!! She gives no study guide for the tests and they're essay and she grades extremely hard. GET OUT NOW!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HST144
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shelly knows her history extremely well! No textbook required but a few reading books you will need to actually read to do well on the paper. Take really good notes and you will excel on exams

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIS1200
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shelly is very nice and approachable. She is very detailed and specific in her lectures, so come to class with a laptop to catch all the notes. Must know material from the lectures for tests. The only book you need to read is the one that is for the essay, does not rely on the use of the textbook. To get a good grade is very possible!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HST1200
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shelly been the only history teacher I have ever had who tells relevant, funny, and useful stories. She will point out times when an event or person was petty or absurd. She paints a picture of American history that keeps me awake, even if she has an amazingly soothing voice. Bonus, she makes me smile with her adorably dorky outfits.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No visual during lectures, just a list of things that will be discussed, only way to get notes is to go to class. Grade distribution: Three tests (all essays, best two taken) 1/3+essay based on one of the books you will read 1/3+final 1/3. Extremely knowledgeable, not too tough with grading, but you will need to study at least 1:30/2 hours per test

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HIST114
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:

Lectures daily. 3 exams and the lowest dropped. Exams are essay. 1 paper. Final exam is essay and covers entire semester. If you take great notes, you'll do fine. Lectures are more like a story and mainly what you are tested on.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HST114
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At first she came off as kind of conservative/serious, but I've grown very fond of her. She is cool and calm during her lectures and knows what she's talking about. She doesn't use powerpoint, instead she has an outline of her lectures up on the overhead. Copy these down before notes and use as a study guide. She'll help edit your paper if you ask.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a lecture based class. You walk in and she has an outline of what she's going to talk about and you just have to take notes as she goes, but its really not hard to follow and she makes it really interesting. You have 4 quizzes, 2 exams, and 2 papers and thats it, but if you take good notes and study you'll do fine, no trick questions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIS114
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you plan on taking this class bright and early buy the biggest coffee you can find! Lectures are boring and there are no power points! Don't waste your money on the main book, unless you don't plan on attending any classes. She has been teaching this class for a long time and knows just what she wants in the essays. Final/ midterm are all essay

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While all material is presented in lecture she is still a great professor who cares for her students. On tests and papers she grades generously and often significantly will curve grades. She is very knowledgeable and is willing to help id you just ask. Be ready to attend because that is the only way to get any information.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HST114
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You are registering for classes right now looking up this professor to see if they are good, find someone else. This class is the most boring class I have ever taken in my life. Theres only a few tests and quizzes that are HARD, and that will make up your entire grade. So if you don't do too well on them, you are screwed. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!

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