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Jortner is a great teacher, in my opinion. I think the people complaining about him just don't exert themselves. He makes class very interesting and that helps the material sink in. Take Jortner if you want to keep history interesting!

Professor Jortner is awesome. His lectures are very detailed and he spends a lot of time explaining things so students may understand better. If you apply yourself and read over notes as well as the readings, you should be fine. The tests are a bit hard and tricky. I studied a ridiculous amount and have a C right now.

Great teacher and an easy class if you take notes and come to class. He does assign a lot of reading but I read maybe 30% of the assignments and focus on the notes and I've gotten a high B or A on every test. I only study for maybe one to two hours for every test I really don't understand the people who say his class is hard...

He is a very good teacher! Truly passionate about what he teaches! Bring a computer and type notes! He tends to go fast and jump around but bold all stared points and make notecards! Best way to study is notecards! READ everything but saints and sinners its too boring and confusing! Just try PAY ATTENTION and you will do fine! Good teacher

He is a good teacher, but since he did study religious history before, that is mostly what he focuses on. The texts are extremely important, so DO THE READINGS. other wise you will fail the class. He is very helpful with his office hours and even helped me learn to study and even gave me extra points on my test for showing up.

Great teacher. to those who say he isn't helpful or easy, wake up! this isn't high school. dr. jortner's lectures are the most interesting things i've ever heard in a class room. he's hilarious, and, though the test aren't easy, the class is really enjoyable. do the readings and you'll do fine.

Awesome lecturer and extremely interesting. Do quality work and you'll receive a quality grade.

Dr. Jortner is an interesting teacher. I worked my butt off for this class and only got a B. He expects a lot from you and wants work that is the equivalent of that of someone with their doctorate in history. However, he knows what he is talking about and I really enjoyed the material he covered.

AWESOME professor. Don't let the other comments deter you from taking his class. Lectures/discussions were so interesting. He is a really smart guy and sometimes the info can go over students' heads, but his class is not hard.

His lectures were definitely very interesting, but it was definitely a difficult class. I highly recommend making a timeline for the test because it will help you sort out dates. Definitely read the texts because that is what the tests are mainly on and I definitely didn't do that and that's probably why I didn't do too hot.

Loved his class! Looked forward to it all week. His lectures are fascinating and hilarious, but make sure you do the assigned readings or his material might go over your head. Favorite teacher at Auburn!

I absolutely loved this class. Even though we never had tests, I feel like I learned so much. Class discussion is very important, so make sure you read and participate. If you do the work, then it is really easy to get a good grade. Jortner is fun in class and really cares about you learning.

His class is easy enough to do well in as long as you talk often during class and do the readings. However, the class discussions were always really random and scattered in topics. I don't feel like I learned much. If you don't like to talk in class, 1017 isn't for you.

You have to go to class but he's really interesting, but sit near thed front because everything he does is written on the board!

He was scary the first day and half of the class dropped, but after that he was amazing. He keeps class interesting for sure. You HAVE to go to class and you HAVE to answer questions, but it's worth it. I learned a ton. His essays are really hard, but he's willing to help you. You have to be willing to work, but if you are, you'll do well!

His lectures are pretty interesting. You have to go to class and you have to participate if you want credit for the day. As long as you can write a fairly good paper, you will do fine in the course. A good bit of reading, but if I had to I would take him again.

Probably the best history course I've taken. Dr. Jortner's lectures are entertaining and informative. He is definitely passionate about early American history, which is much more interesting than most people think. You will have to work hard to do well, but the class is never boring.

Whoever says that Dr. Jortner sucks is wrong. He'll intimidate you the first day to see who will actually stick around but after that he's so awesome! He's always willing to help and wants you to succeed. Readings can get lengthy but class discussion isn't hard. Go to class because it's the majority of your gade! He loves his job and is great!!!!!

Great teacher, but you either love his classes or you dont When you are wrong he tells you that you are wrong, and how and why. His books are not monsters usually, but there are alot of them. He assigns alot of reading, expects you to do it, particpate in class, and doesnt take excuses. You will learn if you pay attention. No tests, just papers.

A demanding teacher. But if you are a history major, he makes you a better one. Lots of reading and few assigment that require alot of work. More than willing to help, but doesnt take excuses. Opionions and Questions are great as long as your intelligent, but not stupid onew. He tells you exactly where, how, and why you are wrong.

Excellent class with a focus on Thomas Jefferson. Jortner is not the easiest history teacher at Auburn, but definitely one of the best teachers and lecturers. Demands excellence and work, but it is well worth it simply for what you will learn in his classes. History majors should take everything they can with him.

Very in to his lectures but knows a lot about what he is talking about. Wants to know his students but the tests are kinda difficult. Make sure you have all the books before class starts or else you will become very behind on the reading

If you want to be the best, you have to take classes from the best. Dr. Jortner will push you and challenge you the entire way, but he does it with energy, humor, and style. Don't mistake his intelligence for intimidation, he truly wants the best for his students. He is more than happy to invest in you if you show that you are willing to work.

Dr. Jortner is one of the best History teachers I have ever had. History is one of my least favorite classes, but he made it interesting. I wouldn't say he is easy, but if you work hard you can make a good grade. If you outline the readings, take good notes, and listen you will do fine.

Not a fan of the subject, but Jortner knows how to keep you interested. He is fun and entertaining and willing to help if he sees you've been trying. You can tell he loves what he does; he gets very animated about the subjects covered. Assigned seating, no phones or laptops allowed in class, tricky tests, historical novels rather than a textbook.

Jortner LOVES his job! He is very passionate and animated when he lectures! He assigns a lot of reading, but the subject is interesting. His tests are not that bad as long as you STUDY. I am so glad I took this class! YOU SHOULD TAKE IT TOO!!

I definitely recommend Dr. Jortner's class! Not only is he a fantastic teacher, but he makes the class interesting since he can barely contain his excitement. He is pretty tough, but if you do the readings and take notes you'll do fine.

Prof. Jortner is awesome. Knows his stuff, and makes the class fun and entertaining. Tests are very easy as long as you pay attention during the lectures. I did well without doing the reading but I would have definitely made an A+ if I had read.

Dr. Jortner is my favorite professor at Auburn. He's very excited about what he teaches and gets you excited as well. Has great class discussions. You do a lot of work but you learn SO much. I definitely recommend taking any of the classes he teaches.

All you have to do to get an A on the tests is do the readings and occasionally pay attention in class. He's a fun guy.

Professor Jortner is my favorite history professor at Auburn! I took his Religious History course during the summer term and although it is a lot of work and you have to attend everyday if you participate and do your work you'll be fine!

He's a great professor and really really cares about his students. His lectures are exciting and fun and always interesting. He is my absolute favorite professor and I will continue to take his classes for credit or for none because they are so great! Ask questions and go to office hours. Its a hard class but a great one!

Dr. Jortner is a great professor. I have never liked history very much but he made it interesting and entertaining. If you go to class and do the reading you should be fine.

Dr. Jortner knows how to teach and does it well. There aren't many assignments, but if you do the reading and participate you should be fine. The grading is very subjective because there aren't any tests, but that can help you if he knows that you're putting in the effort. This class is really more about critical thinking than history.

i'm not very much a "history person" and actually enjoyed his class. tells corny jokes but is pretty funny. definitely interested about what he is teaching & makes class interesting. definitely need to read book assignments, but i didn't and guessed on tests and did okay, but i wish i would've read more. overall, not a bad history class to take

Take this guy if you don't want to write essays. 80% of your grade comes from 4 multiple choice tests. His tests aren't that bad. He tells you what you need to know in the lectures. Lots of corny jokes but some of them are funny at times. He gives a lot of reading assignments and 15% of the tests are reading Q's. Good class all round. I approve

Jortner is not going to baby you. Anyone on here that didn't like him clearly doesn't take criticism well. He's going to hold you to really high standards, but he genuinely wants you to do well. BUT you have to work for it. Ask questions and talk in class and he'll like you. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. Genuinely a great professor, despite his reputation.

If you are taking history 1010, Jortner is the man. Only four tests the whole semester and no other assignments. Test questions are derived directly from lectures and the few easy reading assignments he gives. He knows his stuff like nobody's business and his lectures are easy to stay engaged with because of it. Doesn't take himself too seriously.

Guys. Take him for History. Thank me later. He doesn't make you buy a book, nor does he read from one. He centers the history around religion which is more interesting to me anyways. During the Covid-19 stuff his lecture videos were the highlight of my week (he went viral). You do have to go to class for any of the info but it's worth it trust me.

Professor Jortner was one of the best professors. He made learning history interesting and he really knows what he is teaching. His tests weren't hard at all as long as you pay attention to the lectures and read the easy readings that are assigned. The only things you have that are graded in his class are four tests.

The class isnt the easiest but Jortner makes it interesting and was super helpful with everything that happened because of covid 19, very understanding, and was not difficult like a lot of professors were!! definitely recommend if you need a history credit!

At the beginning I wasnt having the best time tbh because we had assigned seats and had to take handwritten notes which for me was kinda painful. But Jortner actually ended up being such a great teacher and funny. He stars everything while lecturing that can be on the test and gives outside reading which can be a lot at times but it is helpful.

Your grade only consists of 4 tests, so definitely attend lecture and study. He makes lectures interesting and fun! His lectures were especially captivating during the pandemic and he even went tik tok viral! Definitely recommend if you want to be interested while learning history.

He makes the lectures interesting and you can tell he cares about his job and students, be sure to do the assigned readings and show up for class and you'll get an A.

He was truly passionate about history and it showed. His lectures were dense but readings and having study groups to go over it worked wonders. No electronics allowed in class, but his tests were multiple choice. The exams test you on the readings so it is smart to do them. He really cares for his students though and makes history fun.

I thought he was pretty entertaining during class, he's one of the few professors who actually likes to teach and gets excited about the content.

Not a bad class at all. Mandatory attendance, but gives two extra points to your final grade if you don't miss a class. There are only 4 test that make up your grade, but they're not bad if you study the material he gives during lecture. Would definitely take him again! no essays !!

You can choose to go to class or listen to the zoom. His exams were all multiple choice, but it was really hard. Definitely read the book to take the test. His tests were proctored.

At the beginning of the semester, it seemed like it would be a really tough class. It wound up being not that bad. There are only four tests in the class that make up 25% of your grade each. Even though that may seem scary, all the info you'll be tested over will be on the powerpoints in the lecture so don't worry. You also don't have homework.

Jortner is a really good professor. He includes humorous stories & facts in his lectures. You can go in person, watch zoom, or watch recorded lectures later on. He puts an asterisk(*) by any important details so you know what to remember. There is a reading every week that will show up on the test. There are only 4 exams, so make sure to study!

I really enjoyed Dr. Jortner's class. This semester, all his lectures were on Zoom, but they were uploaded to canvas so you can rewatch them if needed. I think he is a great lecturer and he is very passionate and knowledgable about history. His class is only graded by 4 tests but they are all mult. choice and not that bad. Definitely recommend!!

Dr. Jortner is an amazing professor. Lectures are not boring bc he really cares about history and wants to make sure we understand. DO THE READING, it makes up about 20% of the test, but if you pay attention to it and take a few notes you'll be able to answer. Grade is made up of 4 tests, but they're all multiple choice. Would 100% take him again.

I dreaded taking History, but Professor Jortner made it so much fun. No exams. Every assignment was an essay. He is a tough grader, so make sure you read his grading criteria. If you are shy, let him know. If you have any difficulties, let him know. Overall, a great class experience. I highly suggest taking history with Jortner.

Dr. Jortner is a great professor. Class is all lectures and LOTS of reading outside of class. 4 tests, the final exam just counting as a test. 80% test material from lectures and 20% from reading (which isn't covered in the lectures). You learn a lot if you pay attention and read, but his tests aren't super easy. Lectures are very interesting.

Amazing teacher. Makes his class fun and whitty. Only grades are the four tests but he ensures that you know exactly what to study in order to succeed.

I loved Dr. Jortner! Take lots of notes and do all the reading and you will pass each exam with A's. If you skip class, do not like to take good notes, and do not do any of the reading, you will not do well in this class. Dr. Jortner is genuinely so interesting and knowledgeable and I always looked forward to attending this class.

Dr. Jortner is amazing professor who really engages students. The class is lecture based but he makes it interesting. He makes sure you know what will be on the test which is so helpful. Take good notes, do the readings, and you'll be fine. Highly recommend his classes!

Jortner is clearly so passionate about what he does makes class fun to attend! He is so genuine and truly cares about how his students do. However, the grade for this class is only 4 test grades which are 27-30 questions each. No room for error at all. Jortner is great but his grading system is difficult.

Dr. Jortner is super passionate about history. His lectures can get a little boring sometimes, but attendance isn't mandatory. It is really beneficial to go though. There is a lot of reading, but he sometimes tells you if you have to read it or not in class. PLENTY of EC opportunities if you go to class too. GREAT person, slightly boring class.

He is honestly a really great professor. However, DO THE READINGS!! They make up a large portion of your exams and will hurt you if you don't read them. The only grades are your exams, but he offers A LOT of extra credit. As long as you actually study and put in the work for the class, you should do good on the exams.

I loved Dr. Jortner! If you take this class, the best advice is to attend class and do the reading. If you do those things, there won't be any big problems! His lectures are in-depth and really help comprehension, and the SI sessions are great. I really liked him because he seems to really like what he does and makes the class interesting.

Tests are tough. There are lots of reading assignments so if you don't do them, don't expect to get above an 80 on the test. Lectures are really interesting and he makes them fun to sit through. Always has lots of energy. His office hours are really helpful, and he genuinely wants to help you succeed. Offers extra credit and is a great professor!

Loved this class a lot!! Genuinely a fun class and makes the lectures very interesting. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Attendance is key. Tests aren't bad if you go to the lecture and read the assigned reading. Would 100% take this class again.

I LOVED Dr. Jortner's class. The tests are difficult, but he provides extra credit opportunities so as long as you do those you'll be fine. His lectures are really interesting, but there is reading after every single class which can be a lot of material sometimes. He's also always there during his office hours and will make appointments if needed!

Passionate and interesting lectures. Take good and detailed notes (he talks a lot) but be able to grasp the important main messages when studying for tests. Go to class or you will fail. Read the required readings or you wont do well on tests. Don't bomb your first test, it will be almost impossible to bring your grade up. All multiple choice tests

I took him for HIST 1010, and he was a really engaging professor. There is a lot of reading, and you will have to buy books if you can't find them online. But his tests were pretty straightforward if you pay attention, read, and take notes. I created Quizlets based on my notes and just studied those. Some extra credit opportunities

I would laugh almost every lecture

I absolutely loved Professor Jortner! If I could take his class again I 100% would. There was a good amount of reading but if you stayed on top of it you were fine. There were plenty of extra credit opportunities given, so show up to class and you will get extra credit just for being there. He is the best!!

Professor Jortner makes this class really engaging. While there's a lot of reading, the tests are straightforward if you attend lecture, take notes, and use resources like unstuck study to prep. Definitely take this class if you can - it's worth it!

If you're not looking to engage with the material and participate in class discussion then don't take this class! That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed Jortner's lectures and can confidently say that he made me a much better student. Highly recommend if you're willing to try.

Your grade in the class is determined by 5 tests (weighted 20% each). Attendance is not mandatory but you have to go if you want to do well. His lectures aren't bad and are actually quite funny and interesting. There is quite a bit of reading too but as long as you actually read and go to class you'll be fine.

If you show up you will be fine. He is really funny and his lectures are actually very engaging. 5 tests that are very manageable. Lots of reading but you can just skim through and get main ideas. Lots of extra credit opportunity.