AI Rate Professor

Humanities

Daniel Elkan

HUMI1 · HUMI16 · DOO1 · HUMI006 · HIST030 · HUM01 · HUMANITIES1 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
72.73%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

if you can engage in discussion, but be cautious with the online writing load.

Best fit · Effort For RewardParticipation mattersReading heavyCaring in personEssay heavyMixed teaching quality
  • and describe an easy, discussion-based class.
  • The single online review is strongly negative and reports excessive essays.
  • Grades look reachable, but participation and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

An A is realistic in , and communication, but the online writing load makes it less effortless.

, while the online review reports heavy essay work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

The content is usually described as simple and introductory, though readings and essays add effort.

In-person comments call the class easy, while the online review says the workload feels excessive for simple history.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

as mandatory or tie success to participation.

Both formats point to required attendance or active participation, with limited flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

70/100

and an easy structure, but a few strongly dislike the teaching or workload.

In-person recommendation is mostly positive, while the only online .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Grades are often A-range, and students mention late acceptance, , and easy A potential.

Format shift

, while the online review gives no grading relief.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The course is easy for many students, but readings, papers, presentations, and .

Format shift

In-person workload is moderate, while the online workload is described as heavy.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students find him caring and interesting, but some describe lectures as boring or textbook-like.

Format shift

, while the online review criticizes support.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Reviews emphasize readings, essays, presentations, participation, and a .

Format shift

Both formats mainly show writing and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students usually describe him as kind, flexible, and easy if students read and participate.

Main concern

Lectures can feel long or boring if students do not participate.

What students said

“Easy A if you communicate and engage in class.”
HUMI16
“His lecture is easy if you do all the readings.”
HUMI1

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The online review is negative and .

Main concern

Heavy writing with little instructor support.

What students said

“ and each with over-the-top word counts for a simple subject like history.”
HIST030

Exam style

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Reviews do , but in-person evidence mentions papers, presentations, and a .

Essay-Based FinalPapersPresentations

Assessment risk

Standard

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and an , but do not clearly prove proctoring or closed-book rules.

3 PapersPresentationEssay Final
“3 papers, 1 presentation (by yourself, partner, or group) and .”
HUMI006

Online

Reviews do ; the online review only supports heavy essays and peer replies.

EssaysPeer Replies
“250 word count each for ?”
HIST030

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Easy A if you communicate and engage in class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“Professor Elkan truly cares about the success of his students.”

📈 Easy A Potential

80/100

“Very good and kind. Creative lecture. This an easy A.”

⚠️ Online Workload

48/100

“ and each with over-the-top word counts for a simple subject like history.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super sweet guy. He really cares about everyone in the class and .
  • The lectures are interesting and won't put you to sleep.
  • His lectures are a bit long and boring but if you try to open your interest it leads to some interesting conversations in the class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if you communicate and engage in class.
  • The class is super easy!
  • His lecture is easy if you do all the readings.

Theme 3

📝 About Workload

  • and each with over-the-top word counts for a simple subject like history.
  • Just make sure you do the and the note taking during lectures will be pretty straightforward.
  • 3 papers, 1 presentation (by yourself, partner, or group) and .

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

There are 11 reviews across several years with , but the only online review is a .

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 54
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

Course coverage

HUMI14 reviews
HUMI0062 reviews
DOO11 review
HIST0301 review
HUM011 review
Show 2 more courses
HUMANITIES11 review
HUMI161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 5 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1