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Great professor makes class very interesting, his homeworks are good. His exams are even better. He makes learning fun, and makes World Civ 102 a good course to take! Great guy!
He is a very nice guy. Keeps you interested in the class. His homeworks and exams are fair. You are going to have fun in this class.
Really cool teacher. The exams are fairly easy, with simple, one answer questions. Has a great sense of humor, and enjoys teaching.
Very good professor. and an easy A. But besides that, what i love about him and what made me actually remember all the history crap was that he adores teaching and he really cares about his students.
He was so easy and clear. He is really nice and sometimes funny. It was a thrill being in his class. Do the work and you'll get an A+. It is that easy.
really great class! he makes learning history really fun. hw are fair and only one big paper + midterm and final at end of semster. always making jokes and keeps the class interesting. recommended if you're taking wciv102
He is a very accessible proffesor. always willing to help. Make history very intersting, doen't make you remenber dates, which is something that I hate. Easy A I strongly recommend taking his class if you have to take wciv102.
extremely eazy such an easy A
Very good Professor.
extremely good professor.. easy A++
He is one of the best professors I have had thus far. He is such a smart ass which made class all the more interesting. He is also very clear and willing to help or answer questions... He usually gives homework and doesn't give any tests other than the midterm and the final. He does however give a term paper, but that is more than fair.
He’s great. He connects history to present day issues and makes it all very interesting. There are written homework assignments regularly. His exams are challenging but fair and he has a terrific sense of humor. I strongly recommend this professor.
Best teacher ever, don't think register now before his class closes. Easy A just do homeworks and extra credit
Best professor ever. Easy A++. Good looking guy. smart ass
'Whitie bear' Weinstein tries to be funny but frankly, most of his jokes are cheesy. Telling him that you're a Yankee fan will piss him off
Weinstein is great. I did not think World Civ would be fun but he makes it interesting. Homeworks are based on knowledge and textbooks. PARTICIPATE! It makes it a fun class and the time goes by very quickly. Just pay attention do homework, and you will ace this class......TAKE THIS CLASS
easy!
One of the BEST Professors in CCNY for Hist. Makes everything very easy to understand and remember by telling jokes and stories.
Prof Weinstein is one of the best Professors in City college.You'll definitely have work to do,but if you do the work and participate in class.You'll get an excellent grade.He knows how to make difficult things easy to understand.He explains very, very well.He's brillant!He stands-out the most among other professors that i've taken.
Great person, fun teacher! Really opened to class discussions and ideas. Liberal class, just do what he asks and you'll be on ur way to an A
Weinstein is THE MAN! Take this class it is interesting, he has a way of involving the entire class into conversation, typed hws every week, midterm n final str8 from the notes! Down to earth professor, made me a MING!
If you do the work,you'll be fine.It's an easy A only if you do the work.He's a brillant Professor and he's lectures are very clear and fun.Definitely one of my favorite Professors.
Great and interesting teacher. Genuinely focused on the material and how it relates to current events and your life. Do the work and get an A. That simple.
easy A. just do the hw and laugh at his corny jokes. cool teacher laid back
PROF. WEINSTEIN IS THE BEST EVER!! I'M ACTUALLY KINDA SAD I ONLY HAD HIM FOR A MONTH (SUMMER COURSE). MADE ME DEVELOP AN ACTUAL INTEREST IN HISTORY AND ALWAYS KEPT CLASS ENTERTAINED WITH HIS LITTLE JOKES AND NUMEROUS ARTICLES THAT KEPT CLASS ABREAST WITH CURRENT EVENTS AND CONNECTED US WITH HISTORY. JUST MAKE SURE YOU SAY U LOVE THE METS...EASY A!
Excellent professor. I loved the course. He made learning fun. I enjoyed his class. I can't wait to take another class with him. I took my son with me and he likes him a lot especially the word ISTANBUL. He is the best in ccny. Just take him.
Prof Weinstein made me love History and love the METS-Go METS GO!-with Weinstein you learn with so much fun, he respects students and he is fair. He is irreplaceable, knowledgeable,professional and one of the best professors in CCNY.
THE BEST PROFESSOR @ CCNY!!..TOOK HIM IN THE FALL SEMESTER AND BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS MY INTEREST TO HISTORY WAS NONE...AFTER TAKING WCIV02 WITH WEINSTEIN HE MADE ME REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT AND FUN HISTORY CAN BE!.HE HAS A GREAT PERSONALITY+HUMOR..I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WEINSTEIN TO ALL!!..1 MIDTERM,1 TERM PAPER,1 FINAL + DO ALL THE HW'S!!..EASY A+!!..
Great teacher, makes history funny! he is a comedian, but he gets the point across and in a great way. a mid-term, final and term paper. we used the text mainly for homework. I would highly recommend, take him if you can
hes an okay professor, he might have corny little jokes, and he interrupts you sometimes when you speak. But basically hes a great professor, u do need the textbook for reading and short papers and its a very small amount. Theres easy reading and the papers need to be at least 2 pgs if you want 100%.
the BEST professor I ever had!teaches in an intelligent, funny, and understandable way. wish all teachers were like him. seriously- take his class. youll have fun and learn a lot
Prof. Weinstein is one of the best ever... His class is very interesting and he makes the class engaging. JUST do what he asks for and you are bound to get a good grade. one midterm, paper and final in which is straigthforward and prepares you well.Hw's are based on reading of text. Enjoy the class you'll love it.
The course is not an easy A. You got to study, there is a trip to the museum and a paper, other papers related to the course, everyday homework that requires lot of reading,midterm and final exam preparation that include lot of material, there is no multiple choice questions in the exams,2 essays + other questions for the exams done in classroom.
AWESOME PROFESSOR. ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE EVER BEEN ABLE TO EXPERIENCE. He is so funny and makes history so easy to learn. He uses awesome videos and newspaper articles to show direct examples of what he is talking about. Is a DIE HARD Mets fan and will often talk about them. If you are a Mets fan like I am, you'll have a great time ONE OF THE BEST
The course is not easy if you are not willing to study. the class is fun with the prof because he tells lot of jockes. NOT an easy A. there are other profs who give exams with open book. Here lot of daily reading + papers+ trip to musuem+ homework + exams that have to study hard for lot of memorization.nice prof but not easy A course.
HE IS THE COOLEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD! die hard met fan, easy grade. midterm was easy,one of the questions was where do the METS play.. one major paper, a few home-works based on the textbook. and the final! made sure you go and on time because "time is everything"
awesomest teacher ever!!! hardcore mets fan!! loves participation... not many homeworks.. doesnt give reviews but i hate history and his funny stories relate to the lectures... make sure u takee GOOD NOTES!!!!!!!!!
HE IS THE BEST! I took this course during the summer and had the best time in it. Sure, his jokes aren't always funny but he tries and while he claims you won't learn anything in the class, it isn't necessary true. Just make sure to take good notes and you will be fine. He definitely likes people to participate in class.
He's a great professor! I would def. Recommend this class! His class is very interesting and fun due to his great sense of humor. He enjoys teaching the class and he explains everything very clearly. Just make sure to pay attention in class (which you will cuz he will keep you interested) and take notes. With that you'll def. Pass his class. Only gives a midterm and final and some hw. And don't be late to class because... "time means everything" =]
Study your notes for tests. Great Prof. Great Lecture. Go METS! GO ISTANBUL!
This class is good!!! Just get a metro newspaper, talk about the news, take notes, no quizzes, just do the major essay, do the homework, pass the final= easy "A" I love this class when you see his name for a course take it, you wont regret!!!
On the first day of class he says "We're not going to learn anything"--and he's not joking. I swear to god. I just took a final with him today and the questions included: "What is the name of the professor who teaches you USSO? (spelling counts)" "Who is buried in Grant's Tomb?" "How long did the 30 years' war last?"
he is very funny which is a good thing that keeps students awake the whole class:D he is the best--Who?
He's the best! Made class so much fun and I had a 9am class so imagine. Basically small quizzes that were simple and 2 page essays that you basically got an A on if you just answered the questions asked clealrly.Made history so intriguing and kept it real. Hilarious Mets fan . "Year of our Lord" I loved him!One of the best professors in CCNY.
This guy is an awesome professor! He posesses qualities that make him one of the best professors in ccny...hes intelligent, knowledgable, easy going and not to mention hilarious. His class is like stand up comedy revolved around history. The class consists of a few homeworks which are easy and a term paper which is 4 to 6 pages. Take him hes great
Im not a history major but every semester i check the classes to see if hes teaching to take him again.. my friend got a C on his final paper and ended with an A like me!?! But who cares i looked forward to his class i always walked out laughing! hes the greatest guy ever.. so funny and smart. His class always put me in such a good mood tkae him!
Easiest class ever! He is very hilarious and I have learned a lot from him. His jokes always makes the class not boring and he is an easy going professor, as long you pay attention to him, you dont need the textbook at all! worth taking this class
The best professor to teach at CCNY. I really do wish all professors were like him, definitely made me love history and I learned a lot from his lectures. Def take a lot of notes and he has the best jokes that surprisingly relate to his history.
omg I love this guy wish all the professors were just like him..he is not only easy but also extremely hilarious like trust me his stories are to die for and they somehow they all relate with history few hws one major paper midterm and a final which were super easy ..if you see his name just TAKE THE CLASS ..awesome guy
One of the best professors I ever had. So sorry that I only took his course in my last semester in school. If I would only know about him earlier! This is how history should be taught. He doesn't "teach" history, he "tells about" history. Easy tests and one term paper. GREAT jokes, so don't be late to class!
He is Amazing, always got some nice and funny stories. One more thing, take anything he teaches cause he is the easiest A+ @ CCNY. All hail King W(Einstein).
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING! Hes funny and makes the class one of the best classes in ccny. Take his class even if you dont need to! thats how great he is! midterm & final is funny. he asks where the mets stadium is and how you spell his name which is on the top corner of the test. oh King Weinstein, Im definitely taking him again before i graduate!
GREAT
AMAZING professor!if you fail or get below an A it's entirely your fault. no trick pretty easy if u stay on top of assignments. anyone that fails this class is crazy!
Take him before he retires :)
Best professor i had in all my semester at a cc!!!!! Wish i could take him again!!!!! And Yesss hes that great........
Great great great and i can countiue saying how great he is....
Hes just freaking awesomeeee!!!!!
very funny guy, and cool. But easy A? Nt really. It's wciv so yes every though only 2 page papers at least every other week, it is very dense, this is an easy A for ppl who work hard, and stay on top and study. Come on time hand in everything on time do extra credit, then you'll get an a. 4 pg mid 6 pg final plus short answer test+essay
Greatest professor ever!!!!!! He's a major foodie, get him some desserts he'll love you forever lol
A SWEET AND LOVABLE GUY! You will learn nothing in his class! Loves to tell stories and about current events. The midterm and final is made by him so if you're worried that you're not prepared he will teach the few topics he goes over in class. Easy homework assignments and a term paper. You will regret not taking King Weinstein. Got an A+.
USA baby, lol, this class is easy if you attend every class, do all homeworks on time and study, this was the first Not-boring history class I had in my life, and actually u learn alot, he is so funny which makes the class more fun. This class is fun and u will learn alot, just study and dont fall behind in ur assignments.
Great professor and overall funny guy. I took his summer course and with any other professor the 2 1/2 hrs would've been miserable but he kept it funny and interesting. Easy A if you show up, participate (IMPORTANT), do your homework and take his test.
Well, what can I say. His ratings pretty much say it all. He's one of the best professor in school! Hilarious, interesting and very clear professor.
great guy and really the best professor ive had. other than being a gpa booster, he is able to entertain you with history like no one else for various of reasons.
Awesome guy. I took his class last semester and really enjoyed it. He assigns a fair amount of HW (from Give Me Liberty - very thorough book btw), and assigns one or two papers. He encourages you to read current events and participate in class; hilariously digresses off topic sometimes yet keeps you interested in the material. Great prof. overall.
ONE OF THE BEST. Hilarious dude. He gives homework every week, you just need to read. Tests are super easy. One paper from an interesting book. Also, make sure you participate.
Favorite professor so far at City College. He is really funny and likes to pretend he was there during the boston tea party, the whiskey rebellion. It keeps the class interesting and helps us stay awake. Strongly recommend taking his classs
Maybe the most enjoyable lectures I've ever had in school. Makes participation fun. Always look forward to listening to him. I hope I can fit more of his classes into my requirements.
Great Professor! Should be nominated for Teacher of the year!
He is the BEST professor I've ever had! Awesome dude, and he is so hilarious. He also writes recommendation letters. I would definitely take him again, but unfortunately he doesn't teach another course. Just go to class, do your HW, and you will get an A. He is so adorable. King Weinstein rocks :)
He is a great Professor. KING WEINSTEIN!
Great ! He is funny but you will learn so much from his way of teaching. Would take him again if i have the chance.
THE BEST PROFESSOR AT CCNY. If you don't think he is funny, then you are either a plain old college student or you do not have a funny bone in your body. He should be a stand-up comedian instead.
King Weinstein gives easy tests straight from the notes, the assignments are easy 2 pg dbl spaced essays right from the book. The only problem is figuring out which pages you need to read because they are different editions. if there is any confusion go in during office hours. I wish I could have him as a teacher again. I finally enjoy history!
Weinstein is the definition of a 5.0 professor. He deserves it and he deserves that red pepper. If your definition of an easy A, means you sit in class and do nothing then weinstein is not your professor. You do need to do the homework and at least know some of the material. Doing the homework is enough to study for the class. Really hilarious.
He needs to be on the top list of rate my professor. Take him! He is not an easy A, you need to do some work but he is so funny, its worth taking him.
I love this professor, still cant figure out why he is not nominated for professor of the month!!
AMAZING PROFESSOR! I hate history, and he breaks it down for you, so you can understand and comprehend everything so well. Just go to class, pay attention, take notes, do your homework, and you will ace his exams. Only used the book for his homework, studied for exams based on notes for his lectures.
If you are going to take USSO this is the guy to have, super funny, easy exams, homework can be tedious but overall great professor. I hate history but his class is very enjoyable. DEFINITELY TAKE HIS CLASS
The guy!!! He is probably one of the best professors at City College. He makes sure that his students learn in class by cracking jokes. His jokes made me understand the topics in history much more clearer than what I learned in High, Middle, and Elementary school. Easy tests and don't show up late like I did. Best professor at CCNY!
He is one of the best professors that I ever had on CCNY. He is Hilarious because of all the funny stories that he says during class that are related with history and the fact you actually learn from it. Amazing!!! Homework, Participation, one paper based on a Book, and lastly midterm & final, super easy exams! YOU wont regret taking him.
Great professor! Don't think twice about taking him. He is hilarious and is great at having the students involved. Work was rather easy and he loves to tell stories in the beginning of class. If you are super sensitive about certain things, suck it up and take him because he is awesome!
So funny, really cares about what he's teaching. Finds a way to reach everyone. Tells you exactly what he expects and then holds you to it in the most lenient way.
Class is always interesting, likes to throw jokes here and there and always starts class with current events discussion. Only gives a midterm, a term paper, a final, and homework every week (usually 3 easy questions.) Attendance and participation matter, overall a great professor.
Amazing professor,, loves to throw jokes into the lectures. 2 exams, 1 term paper, and some easy hw assignments. My one complaint was the class fell behind (didn't make it to ww1) so we did not get a chance to cover the topics i really wanted to cover. overall amazing professor. If you cant put up with all the shenanigans then do not take the class
Best Professor!! Love him
If you are searching for an easy liberal arts? take this. In Short Easy A. But A+ only for special students (good writers, good crammers, or whom the prof gets to know nicely by end of the semester)
EASY if you pass your 7th grade history class. He likes to be called King Weinstein! His lectures are like story telling time. A few homework when he feels like grading. 25choices out of 30 questions plus a liberal choice essay exam system. Two exams: midterm+ final. Brief study guide of vocabulary and essay theme given. Take it, you won't regret.
He's one of the best professors at CCNY. Very helpful, hilarious, and gives easy tests. I would definitely take him again!
He's one of the best professors at CCNY. If I could take him again, I would!
He is one the best professors I have ever had during my long studentship career in three different countries and various universities. EXCELLENT. Take his class if you can. You will not regret. You will feel like learning history while watching a stand up show. :) I will always remember King Weinstein with fondness.
In this class, you will learn nothing but Texas and learn how to draw a proper USA map. Overall it is a fun class. i would like to take him again, if i could
Easy yet fun class. Weinstein makes his expectations clear from Day 1 and works to make learning as painless as possible. Engaging lecture style makes you forget you're learning most of the time and a happy environment. Fast grader too. Wish he taught more courses.
I LOVED TAKING THIS CLASS!! Professor Weinstein is the best professor you will ever take for a liberal arts class at city college I can promise you that! He is SO funny and his class is so easy to sit through! He loves the mets, food, and telling personal stories. One major key in this class is.... USA USA USA!!!!!! (you'll understand soon enough)
He is so funny during his lectures that I barely go on my phone in class with his stories making me laugh and entertained for the entire class period. He is also willing to help you if needed. He also gives review sheets for each exam and his exams are fair. One of the most hilarious professors I ever had. He truly amazed and impressed me.
He really makes the class enjoyable for everyone, even for the many students that aren't interested in History. He can't lecture without making a joke every 30 seconds but it's a joy to sit through. Would have liked to get through all the material but the semester is only so long. Great professor, and overall great individual. Highly recommend!
One of the best professors at CCNY! He is very funny. Anyone wants to be in his class.
Weinstein is one of the best professor's in New York. He knows the material and conveys it in such a hysterical way. If you've ever taken AP US, easy A.
Professor Weinstein is hilarious! He makes learning easy and the tests are so easy. We had a few short papers to write 1-2 pages but the answers were all in the textbook or from your own knowledge. Take him!!
Professor Weinstein is without a doubt one of the best and the most entertaining professor in CCNY. He likes to tell very interesting stories that never bores me. I literally walk out of the classroom remembering what he lectured because he makes the content so interesting so I can actually study less. You will not regret taking him!!
If you need to take a US History class, TAKE PROFESSOR WEINSTEIN!!!!! His lectures are filled with funny jokes and anecdotes. Attendance matters but his class is one of the few classes at CCNY that you will enjoy attending. If you do your hw assignments and participate in class, you will easily get an A.
My knowledge in history is very decent.
This man is a gem among professors! I don't care for USSO but I absolutely loved going to his class. If you just listen and take down what he writes you will be great for an A. His lectures are hilarious and somehow all his 'irrelevant' stories are actually so relevant you retain all the information. If you have a chance, dont think twice,take him
Professor Weinstein does what few professors can - make a seemingly mundane subject interesting. His lectures are always engaging. Every class, you'll find yourself laughing at his random history facts or his personal stories - undeniably a result of his vast knowledge of U.S. history. Most importantly, you can sense his passion for teaching.
Tells you the most funniest personal stories. His exams are very easy; a couple of short answers and an essay. Gives lots of homework assignments basically two full pages, but they aren't hard. It's just time consuming. Must sure to participate since its 20% of your grade. Watch out you science majors lmao!!!
EASY A MINUS!!!!
For all my Stem major peers the formula for success in this class. Red Envelopes+Dumplings+NY METS Guaranteed A
Awesome professor. He is competing with Dr. Wilder who is currently winning. Basically Bernie Sanders without glasses. #Weinstein 2020 Let the 24 happy hour be a thing. You'll get the joke when you get lucky enough to take his class.
He is a great, funny professor, and you will learn a lot of thing from his class. If you want an A, you have to participate in the class and hand in the assignment on time. He is not a tough grader, but you have to do the works.
Best professor I've ever had. Pay attention in class and it'll honestly be the easiest class you have ever taken. He is very nice and funny. Participate even if you don't think you're right.
I took his summer class. History is not my favorite subject but boy he made it fun! He is very kind and his lectures are interesting. USA! USA! USA!
Just amazing at what he does and tells funny stories, that may be off-topic but he gets back to the lesson. You will walk out learning a lot. One of the best professors I've had!
Very very funny professor. He teaches by talking instead of presentations or anything and relates a lot of history to his personal stories. There is one midterm, one paper (5 pages) and one final. Homework is every 2 weeks. Easy A, go for it!
Literally the sweetest, funniest and charming professor you'll ever take. If you passed 8th grade US history you will do just fine. Just always have ur current events! His homeworks are light, the midterm + final was fair. I wish I could take him again 100 %!!! love this guy and his funny stories.
U S A U S A USA
Incredible professor - manages to make US history funny and keeps the class engaged. Hw assignments are couple pages of reading and answering of questions, and there is only one midterm and a final. Participation counts for a lot in his class, and he encourages all answers. One of my favorite professors by far, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Lord Weinstein is one of the best teachers. He is hilarious and tells good stories. Still gets through a decent amount of material and teaches well. USA baby!
Professor Weinstein honestly cares for his students, and is a great professor. He makes history fun for everyone, which is great. The man is hilarious, by far the most fun class I've taken. Do the readings and HW, participate in class, and you will never be overwhelmed.
Prof Weinstein is ONE OF A KIND. He makes history easy to learn with funny stories/jokes in btwn. All u have to do is a few homework assignments, a term paper, a midterm & final (exams are really easy; 20q & an essay). You CANNOT fail his class. He makes it v easy for students. Take him if u can; u WON'T regret it. Only con: sadly a Mets fan.
Literally THEE best professor i've ever had. I've caught myself laughing at his jokes, weeks after he's told them. Not only is he funny, he's informative. He explains history in a way that's understandable and easy. He's one of the best teachers you can ever take, you won't regret it.
Clearly the best option for usos101 at ccny
This guys the best. If you need this credit take it with him the semester would go by faster...
I have not enjoyed a class this much for so long! He is hilarious and one of a kind. Participation matters a lot and don't be absent or come late, he keeps track. Only 4 easy hw's, 1 paper, midterm, and final. Lectures are fun to listen to and his stories make it more pleasant. If you see this class, take him! USA baby!!!
Definitely one of those professors that leave a great impression on you. Great professor, amazing way to make history fun.
HE IS A MUST EVEN IF U DONT LIKE HISTORY IT DOESN'T MATTER HES AMAZINGGGGG. BEST PROFESSOR EVER AND HE CARES ABOUT STUDENTS AMD WANTS THEM TO PASS
He is the sweetest professor you will ever take and is full of both stories and jokes. You will have two-page assignments for homework topics and both the midterm and final are in class essays and terms, however he always gives a detailed review beforehand. I took him during COVID 19 and he played us a song every day on ZOOM before class started.
This man is my jam!
Professor Weinstein makes learning US History sound like a comedy special. His class is incredibly easy if you just do the readings (short in nature) and participate at least once or twice every class. Would definitely take his class again if I could.
Definitely one of the easiest professors you can have in college. He has a great sense of humor and makes learning history fun. If you participate, do the homework, and follow the guidelines for the papers it will be a breeze.
Very funny!!! I love this class. He definitely knows what he is talking about. He keeps the class alive. He doesn't care about the format of the textbook. Very flexible when it comes to homework.
This class is amazing! I really enjoyed the lectures. It was fun and hilarious. Just make sure you do the homework and study for midterms since it requires a lot of knowledge.
BEST PROFESSOR EVERRRR , hes also a funny guy. Only one midterm paper, one midterm exam, and one final exam. TAKE HIM
Professor Weinstein is a real gem, and he is very kind and hilarious. This class only has one midterm, one term paper, and a final. There are reading Homeworks, but they aren't a lot. You might get asked to write about your reading assignment, but it's not hard at all.
Professor Weinstein is very kind and hilarious. I would recommend taking his class as it only has one midterm, one term paper, and one final. Yes, there are a few reading assignments that might require you to write a response, but it is not hard at all. Professor Weinstein always tells us jokes so you won't feel bored.
I have taken the summer online class. He is one of the best professors I have had. He makes history fun and interesting. Participation is mandatory if you want a good grade, accordingly attendance too. Do homeworks. Do not miss classes and follow the course you will get a good grade. He makes it easy to follow the course. professor with grea humor
One of the best professors I've ever had! He's super funny, has great stories that go along with the material, and he is not a tough grader at all. Overall, we had 3 quizzes (which consisted of answering 3-4 short essay questions), and three papers that ranged from 3 to 5 pages. Also, the time you got to complete those was very reasonable. 10/10!!
Professor Weinstein is hilarious with his lectures, doesn't go into details and isn't very heavy. Exams are pretty straight forward based off of his lectures, basically one sentence answers. The answer to the last question on his final is 'Aaron Weinstein.' You're welcome.
prof weinstein is one of the best professors I've ever had. he has an amazing sense of humor and his lectures are very entertaining and engaging. he assigns written hw's every now and then which are based on readings. if u follow his guidelines for the term paper you'll be good, for exams, u just need to review ur notes and they are a breeze.
Professor Weinstein is such a great guy to take classes with. As long as you show up to class and pay attention to his lectures, you won't be lost. Also, I guarantee that you will laugh during his lectures and even look forward to his class. Be ready to use your textbook to read and complete assignments.
Take his class if you can I promise you won't regret it. He doesn't give much homework, and there was one paper, a midterm, and a final which weren't too hard. He is absolutely hilarious and his lectures were great. If I could have him as a professor again I would take his class without a doubt!
Weekly 1 page papers, 1 term paper, 2 exams, and a final. He's extremely funny and an avid storyteller, super caring and understanding. He's one of those professors you'll never forget. Content isn't hard at all. If you know the surface level of the topics you'll pass the class easily. Lenient with deadlines. Take him you won't regret it at all.
FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE, weinstein is like the grandpa you never had no offense dont tell him I said grandpa but anyway his class is super freaking easy just pay attention! Its honestly hard to forget what you learned cause he makes it so fun:)
He is the best history professor. I love his lecture. He is so funny, he makes the lesson so fun that you can't even forget the things you've learn in his class. He is a easy grader too, as long as you attend all the classes, do the work and follow the guidelines you'll get an A with no doubts. I would love to take another history class with him.
I LOVED IT.
Best professor ever! He is super lively and will give you all the information you need for tests.
Literally the best history professor he’s mad funny. He makes history interesting. Definitely take him
Weinstein is the quirkiest professor I have ever taken. His lectures are filled with him going on a tangent talking about his stories (not in a bad way). Not homework heavy, and his exams are quite easy as he provides review sheets on what to study for. Participation does matter so if no one volunteers, he will call on people.
Best professor in CCNY. Professor Weinstein is very caring, funny, and understanding of his students. He makes you want to come to class often. He only wants to see that you're trying and learning. I appreciated his lessons and would take it all over again.
I took him in the Summer 2021 Semester. He is absolutely brilliant. So, 1 midterm, few homeworks, 1 paper and 1 final. He is always coming up with jokes which would be useful in the lectures he gives about US History. He is like my grandpa. He's a very funny professor who is a clown. If you follow his protocols in class, it will be like a breeze.
Such an amazing and fun teacher. Truly makes history (and also class in general) enjoyable and most of all, understandable. Best teacher ever!!!
Awesome professor, is very caring of his students and makes it easy to participate in the lecture, his lectures are also so fascinating. DO THE HW ON TIME AND GO TO CLASS IT MATTERS (try not to be late)!! You do that you should be good. 2 in person exams both open answer and one essay, 1 paper and weekly HW. Not hard at all as long as you do the HW
He makes class interesting and funny, homework is not hard at all and exams are pretty easy if you pay attention in class. I would take this class a million times if I could.
He is a great professor. He makes the course easy to understand and makes it interesting. His homework is pretty easy just do it and his test (midterm and final) are really easy just go over the review sheet. Definitely recommend
I loved this class. He is a very sweet professor and makes learning history fun with all his stories. I highly recommend taking this class and I 100% would take him again.
Absolutely amazing, very caring, very wise, funny stories, and my favorite class of the semester. He makes his tests very fair and gives us all a study sheet of whats gonna be on the test. Listen to him because everything hes says and puts on slides will be on exams. One simple paper. Don't be late and participate in class!
Best Professor!!! He teaches really well and exams are not too difficult. Participation matters a lot in this class. Take him.
Entertaining class, tests are easy and lenient on grading.
Best professor ever Amazing is short of a word to describe him he made every class enjoyable and entertaining made excellent jokes had me crying with laughter. Took him in July and got an A I would take him a million times if I could 6 hwk assig almost every day for the first two weeks and two fair exams if you studied. Don't overthink it TAKE HIM!
AMAZING professor so funny i will truly miss him so much and i would definitely take him again! he taught me what happened to abraham lincoln and i will remember him for that truly one of the best :)
One of the best professors in the campus, makes going to class worth it. Learned alot too.
Super kind and entertaining Professor! We only had one essay, two exams, and about 5 homeworks (all super easy). Hands down best Professor at CCNY, take his class if you can!
He was best teacher in my academic year so far!!! His class is very enjoyable and not bored at all. He use the textbook for every lecture. His grading and lecture is very good. Very funny, caring, and concerned about all the students. Definitely the best teacher ever!!!
Prof Weinstein is good lecturer and he is funny. He makes an attempt to make the subject matter interesting. There are lots of papers to write but the same papers turn into a great study tool. As long as you do the readings and attend his lectures you will be ready to write the papers and will be more than prepared for the midterm and final.
He is a jokester and gentle soul. His lectures are a few bulletin points and the rest is verbally explained so you must pay attention. I am not a verbal learner so it was hard to stay focused and felt bored at times. He is a nice professor though and made classes feel welcoming. You have to check if you have hw, he will not announce it in class.
A very reasonable professor who clearly loves what he does. He always keeps the lectures very fun and lighthearted. Make sure to study for the midterm and Final and you will pass easily.
Strict grader or maybe I just suck lol, but overall super funny and has a lot of interesting stories. There were like 7 small assignments, 1 midterm, 1 term paper and one final
Professor Weinstein is a funny old man who has easy to follow lectures. He will call on you randomly to make sure you're paying attention, but if you show participation in his class, he will pass you easily. He gives out study guides for the midterm and final, I suggest taking notes of what he says in class, it will get you far.
Professor Weinstein is an entertaining lecturer who makes the material engaging. Use study tools like unstuck AI and the provided study guides to ace the tests.
Professor Weinstein is funny with lectures that are easy to follow/remember even if you aren't taking notes. Be sure to participate as he will call on you if you don't seem to be paying attention or if the whole class doesn't participate, you get quizzed to prove to him that you followed his lectures so actively engage in the lessons.
i love this guy. he is so funny and entertaining to listen to. He balances out teaching and making jokes perfectly. All homework assignments require the textbook but tbh i didn't buy it and i was just fine. take him if you can, you won't regret it!
Amazing professor and you should definitely take him for USSO 101. The class is always fun and engaging. In terms of work, final, midterm, a term paper (reading a novel), and hws. HWs are only 2 pages double spaced and are very straightforward and simple to complete. The midterm and final are also easy if you study the exam review.
He's legit the best professor I'd ever had. Not glazing or anything but as long as you do the hws, term paper, and listen to his lecture and funny stories you will easily pass with an A+. Although a little downside is that you gotta read a book for the term paper it's worth it.
He has a sweet and light soul, with a clear gift for storytelling, whether about history or his own life. This was an elective class for me, and I looked forward to attending it every week. I will never forget this class.
Professor Weinstein has to be the best professor there is at CCNY. His lectures are so funny while still being educational, it keeps you paying attention. He doesn't give too much homework and there's one term paper, one midterm and a final. If you're thinking about taking a history class, do it with him!!!
If you need history credit or just want to learn about the topic, TAKE HIS CLASS. I'd advise choosing a mid-day time because he takes attendance right when class starts (don't be late!) and TAKE NOTES. He reawakened my love of history. Workload is decent but manageable (2 exams, 1 paper, 5ish homework). He's an all-around great guy.
Prof Weinstein is a caring and funny guy who really loves what he teach. I really enjoyed every second in his class for every story he told, and he changed the way I see history and every aspect of life forever. His grading criteria is based on your effort and only be prepared to participate because this is important in his course.
he's truly the best, you will learn a lot with him, the way he teaches history is funny, engaging, you will want to go to his class…
Best History teacher by farrr. Funniest and most chill guy you will ever meet. Classes are like story time. All you have to do is take notes in class and participate once in a while and its an easyyy A. A goated guy indeed. Tip: if you want to get on his good side say you support the mets
Prof. Weinstein is funny professor. In the past I used to hate history but he made it easier to learn and to keep up with assignment. He will make the whole class laugh from silly stories. We had around 5 homework based on the book,1 term paper, a midterm and a final exam. The midterm was quite essay since he provides a review sheet. Best Professor
Wonderful professor who made history interesting and made it easy to remember. Exams and grading criteria were very fair and easy. He doesn't give A+, but besides that I would take him again. Plus he goes on little tangents about stories regarding his life that are fun to listen to.
I don't usually write reviews but Professor Weinstein deserves it. He's amazing and made history so fun. I used to find history so boring but his lectures are so easy to follow! A few homeworks 2 pages, double spaced, term paper, midterm and a final.VERY FAIR!! The review sheets were very helpful. Make sure you participate and you're good!
He's honestly the best professor I have ever had. He's funny and engaging, and very knowledgable in the topics he teaches. Participation is very important to him. A tip, DON'T BE LATE, and don't use laptops to take notes, he doesn't like that. Other than that he's great and chill. Take him, you won't regret it.
Even though history can be boring, Weinstein makes it fun by adding jokes or telling funny stories that happened to him. Exams aren't that difficult, and he's very generous with grading essays. Do not use laptops during his class constantly.
He's easy to get along with and enjoys making history fun. He tells history like a story but you have to read when he tells you in advance. Theres extra credit if you write in a note book.
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