Alchon was a good teacher but his TA's were terrible

Teacher who is truly interested in education. Serious but good sense of humor.

Simply hard class, take Morgan or Crum if u can!

too many videos.Lectures are incredibly thought provoking.A wierd dude!but good.

Looks at the back wall all class.....15 sec. break in between each word.

A good teacher but makes you write some weird essays for class insted of tests.

nice guy but completly out there...pointless lectures....

Good guy. Dont go to class but go and see him about your papers. Guarantee B

I loved this professor!!!! He was the best research advisor, and was a great listener. You should definitely try to get to know him, it is definitely worth it!

Boring guy, good material, boring class. Can...you...talk...a...little...slower. Did i mention he's boring.

I had him several years ago and I thought he was great. His teaching style motivated me to go into teaching myself. I'm very suprised at the recent comments about him being boring and not showing up-perhaps lazy students have taken the life out of him&#63

Great guy, intersting class. Kind of strange person, but really cool and helpful and tries to make class as interesting as possible. Two papers, no tests, no attendence.

makes an interesting topic somehow boring, VERY opinionated gets passionate about topics and can be unwilling to listen, his class is cake, he changes the format but i had two tests, MC and if u did some reading and listened in class they were easy, and a paper which he basically writes for u

Very,very,very boring, but the class is really easy as long as you do good on his final paper. He can put anyone to sleep and takes attendance

Very smart, very opinionated. Expect to regurgitate his opinions and you will be fine. And cut the guy a break about the speed of his speech. He can't help it.

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he rocks my socks !! and he's from lumberjack country. pick him

He is a good teacher overall. Enjoys what he does. If you show personal interest and participate in discussions you'll be fine. The final paper is confusing, but if you schedual an appointment with him he practically writes the thing for you! Its the largest part of your grade which makes it an easy A.

grooviest professor around

Alchon is an extremely easy grader, go to class, even tho its kinda hard to pay attention. two tests and a final paper. I had him for 411, and there is a TON of reading required, but he is again a very easy grader and gives people a lot of leeway as long as you go to class every week. Seriously, easy as pie.

extremely intelligent and one of the nicer professors i have ever had, if you put the work into his class, you will be rewarded.

The best teacher I have had here. I have taken independant study with him and we're tight like white on rice. I put that hes hot bc I felt bad no one else had the balls to say how they felt

If you are a liberal and wish to hear how much the white man ruined the world, you're in luck. If you are an independent thinker and don't want to have some moron re-write history, you can rip this guy to shreds in seconds.

he talks pretty low and it can take some getting used to, he tries to be funny occasionally & cares about his students. 3 tests and a 7-9 page paper final. paper isnt that hard to write, test questions are mostly from the reading, barely any from notes, but i suggest taking notes for the paper, you will need them

I simply enjoyed this class. Mr.Alchon is VERY HELPFUL and his TA was EXCELLENT and answered all email promptly. If you have questions, go to Mr.Alchon ask them,he enjoys discussion even if your view is different than his...speak up. Discussion and participation in class boosts your grade immensely. Take notes, pay attention, and pass the class!!

Knows his subject. Great discourse

Professor Alchon taught a thought provoking class focused on historic trends. I took his class several years ago but this was one of a handful of classes I actually continue to draw upon in my career. Highly recommend!!

He is a great professor who gives a new spin on current affairs. He really cares about his subject. He is a rough grader on the tests for American history, but only because he wants you to do well and focus on the paper.

Take this class. Do not bother buying all of the seven books you wont need them. Only three tests, all easy. GO TO CLASS. Speak up in class, respond to his emails. If he knows your name you are golden. He cares deeply about the subject and going to class is not bad at all and counts toward your grade. Easy A if you simply go to class!

Take this class, even though hes a little weird it is so easy to get an A. Tests are simple and if you participate in class he will love you.

He is an awesome teacher. Alchon is intelligent and passionate about what he teaches. TAKE HIM. you'll learn a lot and it's not that bad of a class, even though it can get boring sometimes-- he's worth it! I'm taking him next semester

He is one of the best professors at UD. IDK why people are giving him such a bad rating! Alchon cares about his students, wants you to have fun and learn and is a nice guy. I got an A and it wasn't that much work but it was worth it. Great class and professor!

I took Alchon's 400 Senior Seminar class. I learned more about how to be a true patriot and citizen than in any other class. This man teaches life lessons, not book knowledge. While opinionated on certain issues and sometimes quirky, I very much appreciate the class I took with him.

three tests. read the books. go to class. easy A

Professor was passionate about subject matter. Kept students engaged. A good amount of films watched in class. Class was not too difficult and his interest helped from an educational standpoint.

Interesting and engaging discussion in class. Would definitely recommend this class. Exams are short and straight forward. Pretty easy to get an A with moderate preparation.

This guy is awesome. Seriously. Im coming away from this course with a lot more than just a grade. He even was able to put the class in contact with some of the recent historical figures we discussed. Ex: The wife of Norman Morrison and a Vietnam war hero who was present at the My Lai incedent. Take the class and you'll know how awesome that is.

I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Alchon. I've never met a professor who's so passionate about his subject. He's a bit scatter-brained, and sometimes his antics require some 'putting up with' (he's quite openly liberal), but it's WELL worth it. Very insightful, respectful, and passionate. My favorite professor at UD

In my four years of attending UD, I can say without a doubt that Professor Alchon was the best professor I've ever had, and his class was the best I've taken. He is truly passionate about what he teaches, and his passion rubs off on all his students. His class becomes meaningful in a way that other college courses fail to.

Professor Alchon's class is by far the easiest class I have taken at UD. He makes it clear to his students that he wants them to succeed and goes out of his way so that they do so. Attendance not mandatory. Definitely recommend. All you need to do is study his outlines of the exam and its a very easy A. He's also very nice and easy going.

I created this account just so I could write a review for Professor Alchon. I cannot say enough amazing things about Professor Alchon. He is so passionate for what he teaches and you will learn more in his class than any other, I promise. He wants you to succeed so badly and will help in every way he can. He is an amazing man.

Professor Alchon really cared about everyone in his class.If you had any question or problem, he'll be more than willing to help you. Also,the readings were very interesting and educational. Take him if you can!

Guy is easily the most passionate and knowledgable professor I've had. A lot of reading but class was discussion/videos every week. Wants to help students and make an impact as much as any teacher at UD. Great guy, challenging class, but you'll do well if you put in a little effort.

Coming from someone who had less than zero interest in the course work at the start of the semester, I have to say that Professor Alchon made this class worth taking. I only took it to fulfill graduation requirements, but his discussions were interesting and informative, and I genuinely didn't mind going to his class. He's an incredible professor

Professor Alchon is so passionate about what he teaches and makes it interesting to learn. This class was by far my favorite class I've taken at UD. He made me really want to learn about history and made me really think. Readings are helpful & class is necessary to pass.

After registering for this class, I was scared by all the bad reviews! Prof. Alchon was great, he really cared about everyone's success, and was straightforward with information on tests. Only 3 exams and 1 paper, and he ended up dropping our lowest exam score. I never did the readings and finished with B+.

Guy is inspirational and brings speakers in that might change your life. However, it isn't an extremely easy A. You get a list of vocab to study before every test, and the tests are short and multiple choice. The questions are somewhat difficult though. I wouldn't buy the books because they aren't necessary.

Awesome dude, well-versed, and genuinely cares about his students and what he teaches. Mostly lectures and films but he regularly checks in for questions or thoughts. Tests aren't too bad if you pay attention and study a little. Definitely would recommend this class to those interested in American history

plays a lot of movies and videos then lectures for a bit. Tests are all multiple choice but are challenging at times.

Super great guy whos passionate about the material and wants to see younger people learn. Only problem I had was that his exams were a pretty hard but if you set aside a few hours for each one you should be fine. Definitely take him if you have the chance!

HIST400 was the best discussion-based course I have taken at UD. We read a decent amount because it is a capstone course, but each book was valuable. Every week, we have a weekly 1-2 page review of the books or a book review essay (four 4-5 page essays based on book options he provides). Dr. Alchon is a hard grader, but deeply cares about students!

Dr. Alchon was by far one of my favorite professors I've had at UD. he is really passionate about the material, and loves it when his students are too. if you put in the effort, it will pay off. Alchon wants his students to succeed and gives excellent feedback!

By far my favorite professor at UD. Gives great feedback on assignments and genuinely cares about his students and what he's teaching. Class was discussion based on documentaries and readings and would go out of his way to help.

Maybe the best class I have ever taken and that isn't hyperbole. Prof Alchon educates you on a variety of important issues throughout the course that are all equally heartbreaking, interesting and shocking. This class changed my worldview in many different ways and I genuinely wish every student who goes to UD takes this class. Prof Alchon is great

Professor Alchon is the BEST. I never write review on here, but I loved this class so much I had to. This was one of the most eye opening courses I've ever taken, and the discussions/ documentaries were fascinating. It was a lot of work, but all of it was interesting and Alchon is so helpful! Take his class!