[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTIwNDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2016-03-07 16:36:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took African Story Teller 210 back in 1992-1993, this was by far the worst class taken.  Prof Scheub used to be good but after getting a bad review from Rolling Stones of it being an easy push off class, he became hardcore around my time of taking his lecture.  If you don't agree with his viewpoint of the MOTIF literature he will fail you period.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzc0MDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2014-11-09 18:20:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is completely nonsense . Worst class I have ever taken here at UW Madsion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzczNDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2014-01-20 13:54:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst prof I've ever had in my life. Grumpy and very unapproachable. Attendance/grading rule is ridiculous considering the class was 3x a week. I wrote my essays literally verbatim from lecture (as he wants) and he still got marked up on everything.  He also lectures only by reading everything straight off of notecards, which is not teaching!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY4ODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2013-11-21 21:52:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let me just tell everyone that you have no idea what this man is going through and he deserves so much more respect. He's passionate about what he does and will respect you if you respect him. One of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Stop judging him and get to know him, his life is stressful enough so give him a break.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzEzOTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2013-11-14 00:52:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Let me start by saying I completely respect this professor and he definitely has interesting experiences. He is very knowledgeable on the subject but not at all easy to understand and basically wants to hear his own words spit back at him, which shouldn't be hard, but for some reason it just is. He's grumpy, attendance is mandatory, don't be late","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTY1NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2013-04-19 12:18:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take this class. He's a awful professor, there is no basis for grading and he makes up his own paper formats. He's had an interesting career but that doesn't make him a good professor by any means. Also he's super grumpy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODkwOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2006-05-15 18:20:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is NOT as good as everyone told me it was!!! The first half of the semester was really interesting, but when we got to the novels, going to class was unbearable!! Even though I really enjoyed the books we read, I could not stasnd listening to him lecture on on and repeating himself constantly, and he takes attendence so you have to go","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTI4OTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-12-12 17:02:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was alright.  The professor is crazy but in a good way I suppose.  He keeps the class interesting, but I just found the readings to be boring.  There is no daily work other than reading; which I found the stories to be really boring.  If you are interested in African Storytelling definately take the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDA2MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-11-29 16:10:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Scheub is insanely adept at analyzing the class' literature in lecture but seems not to realize that not every one of his students is also so gifted.  That's not to say that he should have to, as success in a class should require a certain modicum of ability--along with effort, though to a lesser degree.  A B is possible with a bit of both.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTU2NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-11-20 09:58:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Scheub is insane and crazy and absolutely wonderful. Holds office hours ~10+ hours a week (sometimes 20!). Show up early; they're popular. He hand-grades every durn exam, too. Exams are half multiple choice and half essay; the multiple choice is easy to study for. Prepare your essay ahead of time (you'll get the questions) and see him about it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTEzMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-11-15 17:37:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"intense","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjYyMzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-10-29 16:54:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes the class very interesting and funny. Just DON'T BE LATE!! He makes a big deal about it and yells at you infront of 400 people.  On the exam the multiple choice are identicle to the practice exams he gives you, make sure you prepare your essay well though.  Overall really great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMDI1NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-07-14 11:36:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard class, lots of reading but really helpful prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzU1NDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-05-17 12:36:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Scheub made the class a lot more interesting than it could have been. He knows everything there is to know about the subject and enjoys teaching it. I don't think that it was that hard, but only take this class if you like to analyze stories.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODQ1MDM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-05-04 16:43:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very dedicated and passionate teacher. Also very helpful if you go to office hours. There is never a dull lecture with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjUxMzE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2005-03-16 18:47:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"EXTREMELY PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT HE DOES!!!!!!! whatever you do....do NOT come in late!!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTQ1ODA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2004-12-17 04:01:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very enthusiastic professor. however he does take attendance in a 400 person lecture every single class. he loves what he teaches and is good at it. grades on improvement - but is a very difficult grader. no worries if you get a c on your first exam, as long as you do well on your final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:07.856737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTc5MDY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:176719","instructor_name":"Harold Scheub","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2004-12-13 01:14:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He grades his tests extremely hard, but he's a freak of a guy and interesting to listen to.  the stories are incredibly interesting, and he knows them well since he wrote the textbook.  i recommend this class if you don't mind a B or C in it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/176719","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTY4MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2025-01-17 21:20:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gave a lot of busy work in the course but made everything very clear and understandable. Easy grader","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg4NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"FOLKLORE210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2023-12-24 13:05:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has truly produced the class of all time. The topics were taught, and way too much was written. Truly had the course ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzI0NzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2019-10-28 02:48:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I decided to take this class to satisfy the literature requirement. I thoroughly regret that decision. This class is such a waste of time and there is a ton of useless busy work. I am paying to learn absolutely nothing and waste my time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODA0NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2015-05-12 00:10:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class for a literature breath and I hate literature yet I would recommend this class to take for a literature breath. It was interesting and not too difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDMwMzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2014-12-11 02:18:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brown is very passionate about what he does, which is evident as he rants during lectures.  The online portion of the class is somewhat difficult but he is always willing to help during his office hours.  He starts off grading leniently but becomes a strict grader as the semester goes on.  The midterm is fairly difficult. Final is a project.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.014401+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDAwNzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1733069","instructor_name":"Matthew Brown","course_label":"AFRICAN210","course_id":"AFRICAN/FOLKLORE 210","course_uid":"course_4a25922d393788ddad31c263","review_date":"2014-12-09 13:46:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is half in person and half online. It should be completely online. All work is submitted through Learn@UW through modules (1 each Friday). Lectures are completely pointless and have no value but attendance is mandatory. It's an easy A and I only did 50% of the reading, but it's extremely boring. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1733069","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]