Nice guy ... long haired hippie, but nice guy.

wish he could teach all my courses

Cool dude. Good teacher. Easy A if you study.

I enjoy his class. He is a good teacher and makes the material interesting. I recommend him.

He's a good guy. I would take him again and I made a B in his course.

Cool dude. I would hope I can take his Govt class too.

Made class very fun and interesting, would definately take a class from him again.

There ought to be a law that every politician ought to take Mr. Ellenburg's class before they get elected to office. Maybe then some of those dummies in Oklahoma City wouldn't screw up the state as much as they have.

He rocks ...

He is a good professor. Kind of wierd sometimes but I still learn the material.

I think he's simply great ... and I'm just not sure what grade I'm going to get in his cours.e

wonderful teacher. I hate Government, but he really made it enjoyable.

He makes history really interesting! I would say everyone should take his class. Especially if you don't like history. If you attend his class and take lots of notes you will pass his class easy!

Is a great teacher. Very fun and funny

good teacher, great story teller, tests are anicent and hard to pass. Read the book to pass his tests.

Great teacher makes things interesting but my god does his tests suck. His idea of a college paragragh in 10 to 12 sentences. Mid term blew.

He is a good teacher but his notes don't follow his tests. If you don't like Clinton don't tell him or you will fail! He is a democrat at heart! His tests are old and unclear but fun when in class. Hard tests!!

He is a great teacher. His tests aren't that hard, if you read the material and are in class to take notes. Great Grades. I love his class.. I am actually taking him again for my other history credit.

the best teacher on campus, the most helpful and HE will challenge YOU, but stand firm and you'll pass study noted and if unclear call him at home he's more than happy to answer questions.

Great instructor. I took him for Hist & Fed Govt He has a passion for what he teaches, and keeps lectures interesting. study and you wont have a problem. David promotes thinking (even as a left winger). Dont take him if your feathers are easlily ruffled.

He's a great teacher, he knows what he's talking about, but does have a strange fixation of Willam Jennings Bryant, so look him up before you take his civil war to present day history class

I took 3 of his 4 classes, and I am conservative. He is an awesome teacher to have if you want a good debate. Yes, I was always "wrong" but I made my point. Teaching is easy to follow, but tests are difficult. Reading is a MUST!

David is a passionate teacher with volumes of knowledge on his field. Excellent lecture, I could listen for hours. Tests are challenging, but they're supposed to be, aren't they. You come to learn and you will. Recommend, A+ guy!

He was very good.

If you take notes from his lecture you will pass. I never opened the book but I took good notes. He makes it seem like story time and brings out interesting points instead of simply stating the facts. I would definitly recommend his class if you hate history!!

he is so funny!!! I like him alot

Very easy. Tests are simple and reviews for them are given the class before the test.

this guy rocks!!!

Very funny! Makes Government interesting.

cares about students and is very goood teacher. keeps interest and you will not sleep, easy on the eyes too. you will learn alot

DAVID is the Best teacher ive EVER had. I've had him 4 times for different classes. Always starts with Billy Joel "We Didn't Start The Fire". funny man and someone to look up to. The class is by no means easy, but I actually look forward to a 3 hour class with him.

Really nice guy. The class was sort of a mix of government and current events. He would usually let the class debate about issues and let everyone express their opinions. If you don't mind filtering through a bit of liberal undertones I would suggest David's course.

His lectures are 100% juicy and interesting. He is very honest about politics, not a politician. He says we're all human, not democrats or republicans. "It's all the same thing when it comes down to it," he says. You'll honestly learn a lot.

Tons of fun! I loved his class! If you ever need to take history or government, be sure you get him. You will love him

David is an amazing teacher. I actually enjoyed going to class (which is very rare). There is no homework but his tests are pretty hard. I recommend this class, particularly if you're a liberal ;-)

David is a great teacher and loves his job. He's very available to his students and wants to help you succeed but he also challenges your ideologies to discover if what you think is really what you think or simply what you've been told to think. Contemporary Affairs was a great class.

Loved Ellenburg he will scare the crap out of you. i think he has flashbacks of nam in the middle of class anyway good teacher knows everything about history EVERYTHING. the man doesnt even need a book. i got a C because i didnt EVER study Ellenburg is Highly recommended

he's a good teacher and makes government fun to learn about. you wont have trouble staying awake in his class ebcause he has so much energy and keeps it interesting, however he does have favorites. if you havent served in the military or arent a democrat- dont ask him for any favors. the tests are okay, just make sure you

i LOVE ellenburg, i was fascinated by his stories and the way he teaches. you never know what he's going to say next.

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David Ellenburg is quite possibly one of the best teachers ever. Yes, a little intimidating at first, but a remarkable guy. Highly recommended!

Good teacher, keeps your interest very well. If you do your homework and can deal with his comments he is a good choice.

One of the best teahers I have ever had, I am trying to get into all of his classes

David is a teacher i will never forget. There was never a dull moment, and there is still so much i remember long after i took his classes. He always challegend you, yet still respected you when you opinions differed. Although his lessons have major liberal undertones and his tests are harder than most. I would reccomment his classes to ANYONE!!!

He is really good at getting things through so that even those who are not so good at history type stuff can remember. I would recommend him!

This is the 2nd time Ive had David for a teacher. I think he is a very good teacher. I have a night class, so any teacher that can keep everyone awake is okay in my book. For goodness sakes, give him a break. I mean he gave us a bonus exam to help us boost our final grade. Not many teachers will do that. I would take his class a 3rd time.

He was one of the best teachers I ever had. I can't stand history but he made it interesting and was incredibly entertaining. I give Ellenburg 2 thumbs up!!

AWESOME!! Very helpful and tests are not to hard either, but he gives a lot of notes!! However, As long as you stay on top of your reading and your notes...you'll pass!!

Great! I like David he explains everything, but if you do not like to go to class this is not the teacher for you. You take notes.......

He's spunky...but pushes his ideas on you. He has a liberal agenda. He can be a bit pushy and rude. If your a conservative be prepared to feel uncomforable. Not a hard class.

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME TEACHER!!! ONE OF THE BEST!!! I didn't understand gov't until I took his class! I leanred more in his class than I did in high school! TAKE HIM HE IS AWESOME!!!!!

He is awesome, the best. You will learn and not even know it. I made a high B and did not study but that is not because he is easy. you just learn a lot from him

I agree that you either hate him or love him; that means that he's doing his job. The instructor's job is to challenge the student. If you think that David has an ego problem, then maybe you should question your own self esteem. He will challenge you and you may not like everything he says.

AWESOME teacher. As the person before me said; you'll love him or hate him. He challenges you and he makes you think. Puts some students on the spot, but in a good way-for opinions. I recommend this teacher above any other for history classes. David rules!!!

HIS TESTS ARE TERRIBLE.. BUT HIS LECTURES ARE AMAZING. VERY INTERESTING!! KINDA CRAZY!1

don't get offended if he throws out some opinions that you don't like. he tries to stir up debates during class to make it more interesting. he is very big on hearing both sides of an argument that way everyone in the class will learn something. your grade won't be affected if you disagree with him. have fun with his oral presentation

There is a lot of busy work in this class but as long as you do it you'll make an A. His exams are easy but fill in the blank/essay so make sure to study. Hes an interesting guy but have fun challenging anything he says because its his way orthe highway. All in all he's very entertaining, I wouldn't say I learned a lot but it's definitely an easy A

Awesome teacher. If you don't learn anything, then you either didn't attend or were not paying attention. If you can't handle the Devil's Advocate game, don't bother. If you're looking to expand your knowledge and POV, then you'll love it.

His class was very interesting, and I learned quite a bit. His lectures are very amusing and humorous. He's good at explaining both sides of an argument, although he does voice his opinion.

Claims to appreciate everyones opinions but won't stop voicing his long enough hear someone elses. He gives interesting lectures which make the material easy to remember but tests do not cover what he emphasizes in lecture. Generally liked the class however his personality gets annoying...not that he cares. Does provide a vague review before tests

He plays devil's advocate more than expressing his own opinion. He tries to get students to think outside their little box. Most of the time, he sounds convincing, whether he agrees w/ his "opinion" of the moment or not. Excellent teacher. Everything on handouts that we needed to know.

as long as you come to class and take notes you'll do great...he kept my intrest in a 3 hour class everyday which is next to impossible...i hated gov and failed in high school and i'm getting an A in david's class...i'm def. taking him again for my history credit

David did a good job keeping the classes attn. I'm not fond of Gov't or learning about it but he made it interesting. This was a summer class (8 weeks) and it's simple to pass. Took notes and didn't even cracked open the book, if you're going to take this teach, don't buy the book, you're waisting your money.

i loved his class, it was one i was always happy to go to very interesting and funny! take his class it was great!

Great teacher would take another class if I had to

Mr. Ellenburg is the best history teacher!!! I used to hate History until I took his class...He's awesome!! Plus...he makes class fun!

i did not like this class. he is opinionated and he has neat stories to tell but i didnt really learn anything. his tests can be easy if you study and can actually listen to his stories. he yells a lot and it gets old. he isnt very approachable and there are no assignments to help boost your grade.

his class is so much fun. He tells tons of stories and it a great guy. He's a unitarian which is kinda strange. if you don't mind being constantly mocked he's a good time. his test are multiple choice but you still have to know what you're talking about

Great teacher, have taken him twice for different subjects just because his class is so fun. His test can be hard if you dont read the book. He has so much passion for what he teaches that you learn without relizeing it.

Very passionate about teaching (nice for a change). LOTS of notetaking, which means you need to be there. Great stories. There isn't much to balance out test grades though, only abstracts, which aren't worth much. I would recommended him but go with an open mind and a sense of humor.

He was a fun teacher to have--but I have to agree that his homework assignments didn't help your grades--and he doesn't really help you prepare for tests. It was an entertaining and exciting class to take... I would do it again--just be prepared to come to class and really take notes and study!!

the people who left these comments below about Mr. E are incompetent! dont leave comments about a teacher if you are going to quit after the first day. If you had any common sense at all, you would have realized that the views he was pushing were not those of his own, he was doing that to rise different opinions so we could learn from one another

Very good prof. Lots of lecture but to the point. gives you exactly what is on the test in his test review. he is awesome and funny

This class was great. I reccomend it to all. David is very good about helping you see how government affects you. Minimal assignments, and he does a review for each test that tells you exactly what's going to be on it. Very passionate teacher who works hard and cares about his students. Good at getting back to you on time with questions.

Lectures were very interesting. Class was not hard, but you had to take notes and study in order to make a good grade. Instructor was opinionated, but more for the benefit of the class...to spark debate, discussion, etc.

i took ellenburgs' contemporary affairS cLass.and i loved it. all u ppL with bad remarks need a life. this guy is the best teacher ever.he has too much charm.although he useS lotS of sarcaSm.it makes the class worth going to.he iS very fair.very Un****.which is what i love~if i could.i would take him for every class i have./ellenburg roxX.

He tells you on the first day he'll try to get a rise out of you, if only to get you to really think and justify your opinions/beliefs. He gives lots of notes, so I've found a laptop helpful. P.S. there's no way your grade will reflect a difference of opinion, just lack of effort! I would definitely take him again and highly recommend him to others

greatProfessor!! Knows his stuff and makes it interesting.

History civ-pres. He's a good teacher, but I did not care for the way he talked so loud. You will NOT fall asleep in his class. Very interesting stories with lots of notes, and tests were very hard for me. I would probably not take him again, but my friends all recommend him. Great person and very passionate for history. No extra credit.

Very very interesting teacher. Laid back attitude, and tells stories that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Tests are hard, must read book and take very good in class notes. He talks very fast and skips around topics. Voice recorder recommended!

best teacher ever

This is the only University level teacher I ever had at a junior college. Take lots of notes, does not assign text reading, but encourages you to read it and other readings to get perfect test scores. Knows his trade and loves his work. Best history teacher I've had since high school.

i.would.marry him if i could--he giveS me so much enthusiasm to go to clasS..and the thingS he teacheS..would remain in me forever..the beSt teacher.ever and one i would remember my whole life.

fun class. great teacher, likes to stir up mischief, has a passion for what he does. may scare conservatives.

An amazing teacher. Everyone should have him.

I had three classes with David. He is a wonderful instructor for a serious student of History. He however eats people who do not think for lunch. He expects you to defend what you think and say and some people cannot deal with that.

I hate history before I took David's class (u.s. history civil war-present). He presents the matter in such a way that is thought provoking and interesting. Tests are very easy if you take good notes, and it's almost impossible not to. I'm taking him again for my American Federal Government class.

Tests are multiple choice, but don't let it fool you. Don't ride on notes alone. You're expected to know some book text in addition to lectures. He gives you a fair shot, so an A is achievable. Just make sure you read everything. He's good at lectures, and has lot's of interesting ideas to ponder. Lot's of reading, and little other homework.

I had David for U.S. History and I cannot recommend him enough. He is an amazingly well spoken teacher who has mastered the art of commanding attention. Taking lots of notes and reading are required, but there is little homework. If you like interesting lectures and test oriented classes then take David. I am taking him for Government next semester

Ellenburg is just a plain out funny guy. He knows history in and out and he gives his lectures with a humorous aspect. Lot of note taking but no homework, your grade is prety much determined by how well you do on the tests. Don't diss' on OU or he'll go off on you, haha

I can't believe this man doesn't have any hot points. He is an excellent teacher and extremely funny. His class is fun and very interesting. It's hard not to be distracted by the man's visceral sex appeal, though. As fascinating as he is, sometimes I find it hard to concentrate. He's intelligent, funny, charming, challenging and handsome! A+

David is the best professor I've ever had. He challenges what you think, and it turn he will make your beliefs much more solid. David is not easy, but well worth the challenge, should you choose to accept.

If you're scared of speaking in class, you probably won't like this class at first. I'm that kind of person. He'll pick people at random for questions and demonstrations.At first I was mortified to be picked on, but I got used to it. Can be offensive, but just ignore his Faith bashing and take everything he says with a smile. Not a boring class!

This guy is hands down the greatest teacher I've ever had. He's not necessarily easy, but he makes the subject very interesting which in turn makes the class easier. He somehow makes you interested no matter what your view on the subject is. He's a master. I was honored to take his class. I highly reccomend him.

He's very funny and interesting! Bring a tape recorder cause it's hard to keep up with him. This was the summer class and had to turn in abstracts every week and did four tests. The tests can be hard, you just have to do a lot of studying and take lots of notes. I would take him again!!! Great teacher and is there if you need help.

Most interesting teacher I've ever had. If you argue less and sit back and listen you'll learn ALOT. Cont affairs isn't so much about news as it is issues. Im a republican and didnt agree with some of his views but was very interested in learning different points. Go in with an open mind,don't open your mouth without thinking first and take notes!

The best teacher you will ever have! If you listen to the lecture and take notes, you will have what you need. I rarely opened the book and aced this class, Hist from Civil War, and Gov. He knows history and loves teaching it. Helps you see things that you may not expect. Wish I could take him for all my classes!

Very interesting teacher. He definitely knows what he is talking about and knows how to have fun teaching it. I really feel like I learned a lot of people and how to listen to their opinions better. Tests are easy, assignments are easy. If you can't pass this class, you are the problem.

He is intimidating at first, but he actually likes his students as long as you do the work. Teaches sort of Socraticly. Class is never dull. He wants you to think for yourself and question your preconceived stance on certain subjects.

As a student of the last class of David Ellenburg, I will say that I am incredibly glad that I was able to be taught by this instructor. The experience and refinement that comes with ages of teaching was exceptionally displayed in his course.

I loved this class and he was an awesome teacher I took him during the summer and he keeps you interested in class heck he keeps you laughing most if the time, but don't walk in late he will call you out on it!!!

I learned so much from this professor and gave me so much insight into politics, something I never thought I'd really be interested in, that I've carried it with me through my life and yearned to learn more. He gave me an edge by his profound teaching. I'll never forget how good this teacher was.