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Pretty good class. Overall not too hard.

great Porfessor

easy to work with, very willing to work with students who need accomodations

Knows his stuff, but needs to lose the attitude. If he loosened up a bit it would make for a much more interesting class.

a tough teacher who is very helpful if you are someone who is willing to put in the work. I benefitted greatly from having taken his classes

He's a great professor who is very concerned about the performance of his students. Despite some opinions, he is not a difficult professor (his work on the other hand...). And as a female grad student, I have to say that he doesn't treat me any differently than he does male students.

The class is really not that hard unless you're expecting a free ride, which is the impression I get from most people at VCU. He expects a lot and (gasp) has standards for the work of his students and I recommend him to anyone with any scholarly goals.

I took his Nazi Germany Film class 2 years ago and still consider him one of the best professors I've had- I learned quite a bit in his class, he was passionate about the subject and his cIass was well-organized and thorough. He has high standards and is a hard grader on exams. I agree with the female grad student that he is not gender biased.

took his Nazi film class--i was not looking forward to it much, but i ended up loving it. it is not an easy A but if you are there to watch the films and read the text, you'll do fine. he's a great guy and willing to answer questions. yes he is a little long-winded, but its because he really loves the subject matter. good class, great teacher.

Fantastic teacher. I enjoyed his class immensely, and he was very passionate about his subject. He made history very interesting. His grading is not easy and he had very high standards, but not impossible. I got an A in the class by studying his lecture notes really well. The textbook is only used for in class pop quizzes, not for tests.

Bendersky knows European history and philosophy like the back of his hand. Very smart guy, a bit difficult but in a challenging way. On the downside he is a bit stiff and has a serious phobia of technology. His handouts are typewritten(!) Don't expect to get any emails back form him, I doubt he even has a cell phone.

had him for graduate level classes; passionate about his subject, demanding, and at first a bit intimidating; However, I got more out of his Weimar Germany and WWII classes than any other classes

Had him for the Holocaust class. Half test is based on the book. Difficult tests, with many essays in a short amount of time. Big paper due at the end. Very fair grader. Knows his stuff and does an excellent job of putting all the pieces together. I have had him for 2 classes, and he is an very good teacher. Expect to work hard for your grade.

Great professor. I took Europe in Age of Total War...not a class I was looking forward to. He's extremely well versed in his subject and his sense of humor and willingness to converse with the class made it that much more interesting.

I absolutely loved his Total War class. It is vital to attend every class and take notes, but his lectures are methodical and very clear. Multiple essay tests, reading the books is a must, and the paper isn't too stressful. He's a great professor who knows what he is talking about very, very well. You have to WORK to get a good grade, but I loved i

His lectures make up the test, so you must be in class!! He is extremely helpful if yoiu attend his office hours. Make sure you read the book as well, because it will make it easier to follow his lectures. I ended up with a B in this class

One of the best professors I've ever had. Do not expect to get an easy A, but easy A's, after all, do not properly educate students. Attendance is a must, but lectures are great. Unless you are completely intellectually apathetic, you'll get a lot out of this class.

This guy is a "classic" professor. Not the type I'm used to at VCU. I ove him for it. Very intellectual, very clear, and well spoken. And I've never had a lecture thats as easy to follow, and take concise informative notes on. The textbook is useful, but not necessary, and the novels he assigns are fantastic. Must be read. Not too hard overall.

I took his Holocaust class. He's in my top three favorite professors and I am not a history major. As somebody else mentioned, the way he outlines his lectures is very helpful. If you have a lap-top, bring it.

Good teacher, he lectures quick and gets a little frustrated when you can't keep up. The tests are hard, and he grades things very strange, do the readings. pop quizzes will get you if you don't go to class. He seems really nice though, I would take another class with him, I would have just been more diligent with my readings

Ive had Bendersky for HIST 102, 331 & 332. For anyone that speaks ill of him, dont listen. They're probably the same people who dont do readings or attend class. You're in college, grow up! It's supposed to be hard and make you think. He gives outlines so you can follow lectures. Go to class and do readings. He's always willing to help. Take him!

He is the best source of German culture pre and post WWII that you can find. His teaching style forces you to think. When you are finished with the class you actually feel smarter. Take the class only if you like to challenge yourself. The class leaves you well prepared for grad school.

For those who want an easy A, he is not the teacher for you. For those who want to actually LEARN about WWII Europe or the Holocaust, take him! Yea his tests are difficult, but it's college, it's not all going to be easy. He is probably the most knowledgeable academic in his field. One of my favorite professors at VCU!

Bendersky is by far my favorite professor. He assigns quite a lot of reading and quite a lot of writing BUT THIS IS COLLEGE AND WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING THOSE THINGS. Bendersky is passionate about what he teaches and his lectures are not just thorough but also incredibly interesting. Take him if you, too, are passionate about history!!!!

Dr. Bendersky is a genius. He's a lovable guy who makes every topic very interesting. He also happens to be one of the foremost scholars on German philosophy in the US. Yes, you have to do work, but what did you expect coming to college?! If you work hard and take good notes you will get an A like me. I seriously love this man!!! Great guy!!

Hardest class I've taken, but probably because it was a summer session, three hours/day for three weeks. Totally worth it. Bendersky is a fantastic man and a genius. His book is a great read on Nazi Germany and his lectures follow the reading from the night before. If you take this class, JUST READ. Don't put it off! All essay exams.

Prof Bendersky was fantastic! I will say this is the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. But this guy knows his German history. I feel like I learned a ton. READ READ READ. Keep up with it or it will pile up and be impossible. 75% of tests are essays on the major points of the reading. I worked my tail off and managed an A.

Dr. Bendersky is awesome. Amazing lecturer. His tests aren't hard if you go to class and at least skim the readings. He grades fairly and there is nothing tricky about his tests. 3 test class with no cumulative exam.

Dr. Bendersky is a genius and a great lecturer. All essay/short answer exams. He says they are based on lectures and not the textbook, which is only true to an extent. No cumulative exam. I read only so often, and only went to class half the time and got A's on the exams. Pre-write your essays - he gives you a study guide. I highly recommend him!

If you are at VCU, history major or not, take a class with this man! He is knowledgeable of his subject to a degree higher than many can achieve in a lifetime; a true scholar. You will have to work very hard and attend nearly every class but it is worth it. I learned many invaluable things, and he really expanded my critical thinking ability.

Professor Bendersky is a fantastic teacher, and definitely no-nonsense. The occasional dry joke here or there, but you're there to learn first and foremost, and you do learn! Tests are challenging but not impossible if you do the reading and pay attention. Mix of his lectures and the textbooks.

I loved this professor, but he expects a lot out of his students. Very difficult class, but very rewarding.

All tests are essay questions, he gives pop quizzes frequently on book readings. I personally thought he was rude and graded quite hard on the exams. He deff knows his stuff but he is not an easy professor, esp if you have no interest in the subject.

Bendersky can be tricky. Attendance not mandatory, but he does give pop quizzes so I was too afraid to miss. They are all multiple choice. The tests are based on the lecture material and are all essays. He graded them harder than expected. No homework assignments or extra credit. He definitely knows what he's talking about.

The only negative I found is that Dr. Bendersky teaches from a strongly atheist perspective, which I found to be a little bothersome. Like most kids my age, I don't know if I believe in God, but it's not something a professor should try to persuade one way or the other.

His class is very hard but very interesting. His tests are very hard because you have to connect the lecture material to each of the books you read which is sometimes difficult to do since they are not the best written books. However he is very helpful and understanding of a student's problems and will work with you as long as you show interest.

Charismatic speaker; invites open discussion; certainly knows his stuff. What made me drop this class is that every word out of his mouth is: "religion is stupid. ppl who believe in it are stupid. let's all worship at the altar of science and reason!" This is a classroom, not a pulpit!!!

You HAVE TO COME TO CLASS. If you miss a class, you need to get the notes from someone else. Take very detailed notes. You'll use your textbook every night. He does give pop quizzes! His tests are in essay form and very straightforward and he gives you a list of potential questions. Very good professor.

Bendersky is 100% old-school. He's strict but his lectures are absolutely crystal clear and you leave class feeling you LEARNED something. Exams are all essay and as long as you attend every class, take notes, and do the (relatively little) reading you'll do well. His dry humor and anti-jokes are also rather endearing.

If you were thinking that this is a typical history class, it definitely isn't. Bendersky is more concerned with teaching you the perspective of the citizens of a particular time period. He is also very big into philosophy.It wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but I learned a lot. PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP DISCUSSIONS! He might curve your grade!

Prof Bedersky have a dark sense of humor and he cracks me up all the time. Yes, he's an old fashioned prof, so expect lengthy lectures without much visual stimulation, but pay attention and you're going to learn a ton. Exams or quizzes aren't easy, but they're manageable, come on guys, you come to college to learn, so LEARN.

Dr. Bendersky is an interesting character, but in a good way. Very quirky, but also hilarious. His lectures definitely get boring but basically everything for the essay tests come from them. Several quizzes based on reading. You definitely have to prepare and stay on top of it to do well, but he and his TA's will help anyone who asks.

He is a really great professor that I want to take more classes with. He can be very funny if you interact with him before class.

Professor Bendersky is a great orator. His understanding of history goes beyond sequential dates Exams are essays, and quizzes are to make sure you've done your reading. He doesn't want you to memorize facts and names, he is more interested that u understand the era + its most important advances. Looks at history in a way none of my past profs has

If you come to class and take college level notes this class is not difficult to do well in. The professor provides you with study guides before each test. If you use these and prepare for the essays ahead, you can absolutely get an A. He really knows his stuff! Not an easy class, but you will learn a ton!

Dr. Bendersky is the best professor I have had of either of the universities which I have attended. I have taken 3 or 4 classes with him, both lecture style and seminar. He is extremely well informed, conducts regular research, writes excellent books on German history, and works as a publishing editor. I recommend him to all history students.

Bendersky can be a tough grader, he tends to mumble in class, and you'll need to read. But you can tell he really cares about the subjects he teaches on. Just pay attention to lecture outlines and do the reading and you'll be fine. If you are actually interested in learning and not just getting an easy A, I definitely recommend taking his class.

Professor Bendersky is very passionate and knowledgeable about what he teaches. He's a fair grader and his class helped me improve my essay prep skills. As long as you stay on top of the readings and attend class, you should be able to do well. He's also a very genuine person and is willing to help you as long as you show the drive to work.

Bendersky is very passionate about what he teaches and it shows! Multiple reading quizzes and exams are based on his lecture so take good notes! He is quite funny and loves to hear what his students have to say. He is a German writer so his grading on exams is quite tough. Overall, he is an excellent professor he knows what he is talking about.

Dr. Bendersky is a great lecturer and super knowledgeable. He assigns great books and can answer most any question. He assigned 1 out of class paper, and had 3 in class exams. Each exam featured a Identification section that was narrow selection-wise, and one long essay on a theme in the book he assigned. You have to quote him and the book.

I truly respect him as an instructor. Passionate & EXTREMELY knowledgeable. Had him for both a 100 & 300 class. I'm a history major so I enjoyed the depth of the course, but DON'T TAKE HIM IF YOU'RE NOT A HISTORY MAJOR. His class will take up WAY too much time, he is a really tough grader, & if you don't care about history it'll be an awful class.

a difficult professor, especially if you are not a history major. HOWEVER,it is one of the most rewarding classes. I have taken 4 just because I love him as a prof In his classes I learned more than I did in any other class and appreciate his love for learning.

Dr. Bendersky's classes can be challenging to some, if they don't read the required readings and pay attention to his lectures. I am not the most passionate about school, but Dr. Bendersky was able to get me very interested about his course material. His class on the Holocaust was amazing, if you are a history major please take this class!

He's traditional in the sense that lectures consist of him talking with no PowerPoint and you taking notes, and the only grades being physical exams and a submitted paper. HOWEVER, as a non-major taking this as an elective in my last semester simple because I am really interest in war history, I kinda really loved the class.

Don't just expect to float through the class. Speaking as someone who tries to weasel their way out of doing the readings, do not weasel your way out of the readings. His class on the Holocaust was the best class I have ever taken. Started with a D, started doing the readings and finished with a high B. You will learn a lot and feel rewarded!