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“I did all my work i was supposed to except ONE QUESTION & failed”
HIST1301 - 1.0 rating“It takes him forever to grade your assignments”
HIST1302 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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69%
Textbook Required
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Reviews (105)
his test are hard but if you do his work and assignments you will get an A
Easy A. Read the texts, highlight the answers based on his review sheet and you should have an A. His final grade is 4 tests and 4 easy writing assignments. No cumulative final. Doesn't offer extra credit, but did curve our final grade.
This professor is straight foward with his work. All assignments are posted on an online calendar. He has 4 tests, no final, one history site project, and 5 reading assignments. He gives no extra credit. His test are kind of hard. However, we got 75pts for just watching 3 films. You do need to read
He is an **** who curses on line. He is a very mean professor. I took him online is very unhelpful. He send memos in which he uses curse words if your name is not on your papers. I hope he gets fired!
He is very rude, mean, and does not know how to teach. He is not an easy A... U need to read the book to know what is on the test. Do not recommend him at all.
Mr. Johnson doesn't play! I took him for history 1301 & 1302 and a student cheated from my work. He was very fair in catching the culprit. I think he is great.
THIS MAN IS CRAZY. HE DOES NOT RESOND TO HOMEWORK OR ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENT UNTIL HE FEELS LIKE IT. HIS GRADING SCALE STINK. HE IS RUDE AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE STUDENTS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER STUDENTS.
straightfoward, does not play but online class was easy. gave 2 chances for each tests can be anal about somethings.
I like this class. VERY EASY!! If you work, and whether or not your work right or wrong!! you get credit!! you will do one project in HIST1301. Go to museum, take 8 pics, post on Power Point...then you will earn 100 points!! How easy is that?
This instructor needs to be fired. He is very rude and not helpfull at all. He does not grade fairly and does not understand student answers to questions that he assign. I highly recommend that he be fired from HCC and not be able to teach anywhere in this universe. Alan sucks when it comes to teaching college level courses.
He an excellent, fair prof. He gives you credit for everything you do in his class. If you need to take a history class, this is the guy you need to take.
I took him for History I & II. The class is pretty easy. Tests are online, watch movies, but he can be pretty rude. No extra credit.
Took his class online and did well. Just study and submit assignments on time and you'll do OK. Again, he gives no leadway on due dates. YOU MUST TURN THINGS IN ON TIME.
This professor is easy. You take notes off of powerpoint, have 4 or 5 reading assigns., get graded 75pts. 4just going2class & watching 3 movies. Get 100 pts. 2do a powerpoint project 4 a history site. His 4 tests that are done online, no FINAL! Test r a little hard, but it's still an easy A 4 the class. I took him for Hist 1302 too.
HE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER... I THINK HE SHOULD BE FIRED.... HE IS POWER HUNGRY.... HE ABSOLUTELY SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS.... RUDE, ANGRY MAN, GOT SERIOUS ISSUES.... HE NEEDS TO BE FIRED... SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS I DONT KNOW HOW ELSE I CAN TELL U THAT HE SUCKS
I took his class this summer. I found him to be both rude and abrupt. I still don't know what he expects from the essays, but I ended up with a "C". A word of advice- take him BUT be prepared to work your bum off!!!
Beware- do not do his online classes!!! He wants 5 three page essays about stories in the book but he doesn't go by what the book says. Very unclear about what he wants and he doesn't want any diverse opinions. Worse professor I've dealt with for online class.
This is not a good professor. Expects you to read his opinion out of the book in an on-line class. Take this professor at your own risk!!!
I'm going to be nice and just say that the way he taught this class was to hard for a summer course. I think I may have been done better is I put in 23 hours of study time! I'm just glad I passed, I don't recommend him to anyone.
You need to read the text, and need to copy down his notes during class!! Helps a lot on tests. Just 4 tests, no final, about 4 written assignments; just answering 3 questions about an assigned reading. One project which is an easy grade, not too easy to pass, but not hard. I got an A after forgetting to do the first test!!!
He gives you too much to do at one time like your life is centered around History!
NOT AN EASY CLASS TO MUCH WORK. 5 ARTICLES TO READ THEY ARE LIKE 30 PAGES LONG PLUS 4 TEST AND A PROJECT! THE TEST ARE PRETTY HARD!I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM UNLESS HE IS THE ONLY CLASS YOUR TAKING.
easy class
This guy is arrogant, he has attitude. I do not advise anyone to take this class. His daily notes do not match up with the tests he give. His tests are tricky.
I would not take him if my life depended on it. When he gives instructions he sounds like Charlie Browns teacher. HE IS ARROGANT I think he thinks he is THURGOOD MARSHALL. NOT!!!
He's an okay professor. Not to hard, not easy.
I took him for an intensive 2nd session summer history class. His tests are a bit difficult, mostly the way he chooses to ask the questions. You have to read the chapters and really understand what is going on--not just memorize dates and names. He definitely wants you to have an understanding of the material. Decent professor, I'd say.
A very negative professor. He was not helpful at all, and never returned emails that might have kept me from dropping his sorry class.
Very good teacher, he made history interesting, and i always found history boring. Just come to class everyday and take notes and look over them and you should do good on the test. his reading assignments are easy just a 600 word paper.But in all a good teacher dont listen to the negative comments.
Took him online this semester. I read all the bad stuff about him but decided to take him anyway. Glad I did. Ok guy. Clear syllabus.I didnt do so good on my 1st book review so he gave me another book to read and took the best of both tests. I wish he would have graded essays quicker but all in all he's an ok teacher. Im taking him again for 1302.
Do not take his class. I took this class online and thought about dropping the class because I did not do well on 2 test. I said it can not be this bad. He does not tell you what to study, just read 3 chapters so you have no idea what he will ask on the test you test blind. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
I took him for HIST 1301 and 1302 because I thought he was a great teacher. It was online so you basically teach yourself. He gives you an outline with all the areas you should expect questions to come from. If you read and take notes on his outline you should have no problem with the class.
Test were not hard at all, all of the answers were in the notes. Watch some good movies, did a power point on a historical building, read a few articles and did a short essay on them. Not hard at all. For those complaining about him giving to much work, if you can't handle how much work he gives at community college level how good are you going to
I took this professor in the summer, and he is a great teacher. I am surprised to read all the negativity that is being said. Mr. Johnson class was not hard at all it required studying, but that is expected. I mean we are in college. He made the class interesting, and I enjoyed his class. Overall, he was very clear and test were not hard at all it
I took this class in the summer, and I got an A. I am surprised to read all the negativity that is being said. Yes it requires studying, but come on your in college now. If you cant handle this class then you will not do well in a University. He was a great prof and I am taking him again this fall. I highly recommend this professor!!!
Mr. johnson makes class interesting and his exams are easy.
He is ok. not very helpful and no room for extra credit. Grades are given by point system. ALOT of note taking and the BOOK IS NECESSARY. Overall very arrogant but teaches everything you need to know...
Man never take his online class!! I took it during mini term and it was hard as hell!!! I hate his online tests stupidly hard for a history class dont know what else to say dont take his online classes lots of readings
I agree with the last rating... Dont take a mini-mester with this prof. Way too much work and the tests were too difficult. He wanted to know the color of the Presidents tie instead of the presidents name.. Worthless information. Unless you can devote a lot of time, meaning you dont have any other classes or a job, dont take him!
Mr.Johnson is a fair about the grading.In his class whether you pass or not it literally up to you.He does give some extra credit but if you do you best on all assignments you will pass.Very clear in his lectures and you take good notes you really don't need the book.I do not recommand taking as an online course.
GOOD TEACHER,FAIR AND TO THE POINT.IF YOU DO THE WORK,YOU SHOULD PASS WITH NO PROBLEM.YOU'LL TAKE ALOT OF NOTES IN HIS CLASS.I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM.
HE IS A VERY GOOD TEACHER I LIKED HIS CLASS ALOT I LEARNED MORE THEN EVER! YEAH YOU HAVE TO STUDY AND WRITE LOTS OF NOTE BUT HE MAKES THE CLASS INTERESTING!I AM TAKING HIM AGAIN FOR SURE!!!
Just finished his class with a D only 4 points for a C and he did not even consider that opt. Did all the assignments but not to his standards.He is very harsh in his grading process.
all you need to do is study and your good
I found History 1 to be a very time-consuming class. Professor Johnson expects you to write and read a lot in order to do well in his class, but he's always very helpful and will answer any questions that you have. I was having problems with some of the essay tests, and was able to discuss with him where i went wrong and he helped me do better!
& 1302.Lectures are interesting.Gives examples of what he expects from the essays,& you can discuss it with him.Online(open-book)tests are mostly from notes;you will need the book & you will need to study since you won't have time to research every question. You'll get the grade you deserve;could've made an A but didn't feel like writing last essay
This teacher was not helpfl at all, he does not resect your hard work. He does not care if you are struggling and does not suggest any kind of help.
All tests are open book, open note. The test questions are detail oriented, so you have to take ntes and make sure you understand what you are reading. Tests are on 4 chaptpers at a time, so it makes it even more difficult. You get what you put into this class.
I took Prof. Johnson for this summer. Test were easy since almost all the questions came from the notes, so if you miss a day, Good Luck. I never bought the book, only the ones on the articles for the essays. The test were online, he gave us two attempds for each exam only considering the highest grade.
Took him for online class, will take again just cuz I know how he grades written asgnments. Tests are difficult and review topics are vague. Wouldnt recommend, seems nonchalant, like he doesnt care. I did crappy on first 2 tests hopefully will do better on next 2 but the tests are like trivia questions and unrealistic. said they're from a database.
I am taking his history online which is the worst decision I made this year. A lot of work includes: 3 essay (3300words total) and twotest(50 mc each). I spent my Christmas day writing one of the essay, and I got ZERO. I will probably give up my new year, cause there are 2 more essays to go. I have a 3.6GPA, this class is my shame in college.
Wheeewww! tons of writing but the class was just what you put into it. HAving to read and write so much, I learned alot but it was worth it. I made a B. only 2 test mid term and final, but you got 2 attempts at it. I took him online and it wasn't that bad.
I took this class my first year of college and it was easy. You do have to read alot and take alot of notes which i took notes but never read. His test were half and half of essay and multiply choice which i just bs the essays and passed hes a smart ass but hes cool at the same time. i liked him loads
Fall 2012. He outlines requirements of class, which are many, & disappears! No participation from him all semester. HIGH level of reading/writing required. Midterm/Final are MC 50 q's each 8 chpts each. Required to read an additional book & take Essay exam, 2 questions over 600 words/answer. plus 10 articles, 2 essay tests over them. Fair grades.
I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. HE'S NONCHALANT WITH AN I DON'T CARE ATTITUDE. HE DOESN'T LIKE EMALS AND WILL COMPARE YOU TO OTHER STUDENTS INSTEAD OF ANSWERING A SIMPLE QUESTIONS. TESTS ARE WEEKLY, 2 ESSAYS 1 EXTRA BOOK TO READ AND A MIDTERM. HE'S THE SAME IN PERSON, SO ASK QUESTION AT YOUR OWN RISKS,YOU'LL NEVER GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER. GRADES HARSHLY
This professor is a piece of work. His syllabus is not on point. He is harsh when grading essays. It's like he wants to fail you on essay tests. The only good part was he gives you a second chance to take exams and quizzes but the way he grades essay tests bound to fail class anyways.
This class requires a lot of reading, but if you do your online quizzes and read you will pass. He is tough with grading but this is a college course. In class presentation is a big part of your grade so make sure you give yourself enough time to complete it. Not the nicest prof. if you have a question be prepared to feel intimidated.
Johnson doesnt play, you mess your grades & he wont help. He bases his grading on points & he wont hesitate to drop you should you be absent often. Easy course if you actually do your job. Essays are very harshly graded so make sure to do everything else on point! He is a little intimidating so dont take him if you are afraid of asking questions!
Oh man, this guy. Cool guy, knows his stuff, teaches it right. I passed with no problem but because I did my work. You have to read his syllabus, read project requirements, and do them by the book as he doesn't take any of your excuses. I like the guy, how he structured his class, then again I can see why he's tough if you don't take it seriously.
This teacher is one of the most complicated teacher ever. He is not understanding and he does not care about your personal life, so if you have a family do not take his class he has been known in the past for failing students so please be careful with this class and if you have a social life do not attend to it if you are taking this class.
I took the History 1302 with this professor. His class outline was very easy to follow. He gives students the questions that will be on the quiz ahead of time so it was easier to follow along and find answers to what will be on the quizzes and tests. I can say that I learned from this class, and you can make an A if you just read all materials.
I took History 1302 online for the mini 5 weeks and got an A in this class. The outline of his class was clear and easy to follow. He gave us questions that will be on the quizzes and tests so there's no way you can fail if you read and answer and study for the quiz and tests. I've learned a lot from this class and WOULD recommend it to anyone.
Took the online 5 weeks course and made an A on it. His class outline is very easy to follow, he gives us the base questions in that will be on the quizzes and tests to study for. You must read all materials because the written part is base on it. His grading is fair, if you read, study, and know your material you will pass with flying colors.
Great Class!!!
Its go at your own pace & the deadlines aren't very rigid, so I was able to turn in quizzes early. The questions are textbook specific, so make sure you use the reviews he gives you to your advantage. He grades tough on the writing potion, but just read the novel/articles & write a proper college essay, its not rocket science.
Very basic class. Read the chapter, take a test. I learned so much just by reading and taking a test. This is an easy class but the other two small books were a pain to read.
Took this class online & it was an easy A if you read the chapters. There's a multiple choice quiz each week but you get 2 chances to take it. Same with the midterm & final. There are also 2 book reports so there is definitely a lot of reading but it's all very interesting. He's quick to answer emails and seems very nice.
Really good teacher, makes classes simple and entertaining.
Fairly easy class. The essay exams questions were a bit tough. Other than that it is a very easy class. Be prepared to read. Text book is required and very helpful
HI guys First of all let me tell you his chapter quizzes are easy, but the book reports as really really really hard. The questions are hard. He rarely replies to your emails. Don't miss any of the chapter quizzes, midterm or final. If you do, you will fail the class.
The 8-wk online course was highly organized & the deadlines were generous while still keeping students on task. The quizzes & exams were easy (best of 2 tries for quizzes & avg. of 2 tries for exams) & the essays were graded fairly. There are multiple extra credit opportunities. There is a significant amount of reading, but it's all fascinating.
There is a lot of work but it's all doable. Ans to weekly quizzes are from the notes given in class; textbook is not a must. Attend class and take notes! 5 blue book quizzes which he announces in advance. 3 timed essay test, a midterm and a final (all online). Do everything on time! Will take Professor Johnson again- awesome lectures.
Dont take his class. It takes him forever to grade your assignments. He doesnt give clear instruction on essay assignments, but when he grades he expects so much more than what he asked for. If you have a good GPA dont take his class.
If you take his class be ready to have your essay dissected. This is a History course and he grades worse than English professor. His essay questions are not very clear, he expects more from you than what is asked. He will fail you without a care in the world. There other teachers out there don't risk taking his class.
Took the class online there is a quiz every week, and multiple essays over articles and a novel. It is a lot of work and the essays are a bit tough but the class is not too bad.
Great professor! i will take him for 1302. Quizzes every week (5 questions, two attemps) 2 reading essay questions not hard. midterm is easy and final is as well. easy A!!!
Prof. Johnson was fairly easy. He gives a test every week, 5 questions, 2 attempts. Read the material and the class is fairly easy. Take notes as you read. Highly recommend.
16 easy ch. quizzes (16% of grade) 100 question midterm, 100 question final, two long book essays (21% each). I studied and read this first book and still barely passed... not because I didnt have the material but because of "PARAGRAPH FLOW"?? That knocked thirty points so be careful. Overall not bad, I guess. Still in the middle of the course.
Professor Johnson is very strict, he is going to make you do 2 essay questions and if you don't do the required minimum words he won't even read them so make sure to finish or it won't even count. However the quizzes are super easy! and the midterm and final you can do them at home. The class is definitely not an easy A you have to work hard.
I Like Professor: Alan Johnson ' He give good feedback he is tough but that's ok my dad he have Alzheimer's and going to work and coming home to study after taking care of him it's hard but I'm not giving up and I will take Professor: Alan Johnson again if didn't pass because he make you want to learn he give's you that inspirational that's it.
For those of you that aren't so good at writing essays, DO NOT TAKE HIM! The quizzes are easy if you study, so is the midterm and final, but if you don't do well on your essay questions, your grade will drop TREMENDOUSLY.
I took Prof Johnson for both of my history classes. He is very knowledgeable, and expects his students to pull their own weight. His essay grades are a bit difficult, but overall he is fair.
Professor Johnson is by far one of the best online teachers Ive ever had. EVERYTHING is online. Youll have two book reports and they are easy as long as you read. Quizzes, final exams and midterms are also very easy. I would definitely recommend him. Took him for both history.
I took this class online for the summer and it was an easy A!! EVERYTHING was online the quizzes, exams, and two book reports. If you do not read those two books then don't expect a good grade. The class is not hard at all unless you make it hard by not doing the work, especially for an online class. Awesome professor!
all those who are saying its "An easy A" or "such a great professor" are all A BUNCH OF LIARS! THIS CLASS RUINED MY GPA, and if you dont want the same to happen to you then i advice you to not even conciser taking him
Great Professor
I did all my work online passed my finals, quizzes and mid terms with 90's then he turns around and gives me a F because i didn't answer a essay that was 300 words on a quiz . Then i emailed him about it and he said i needed to have atleast 500 points to make a D in his class. I did all my work i was supposed to except ONE QUESTION & failed
I took this teacher for 1301 and 1302, just do all your assignments and do not miss class and you will be fine. In 1302 there are two books you must read and do a 300 and 600 essay, make sure you do it!
I took his class during the summer mini semester. Everyday we would take notes on chapters and sometimes we would do blue book assignments. He gave us like 9 articles in total to read and answer essay questions. chapter quizzes and mid- and final exams are all online. He is an Okay professor. Doesnt take late work and is somewhat strict.
He is very though grader if you don't want to affect your GPA do not take him !!!
Took the professor online and you were on your own. Never heard anything back other than how you missed the number of required words in the essay. The topics themselves are straight forward but that just means you'll be milking it and trying to come up with ways to reach the limit. Miss it and you get 0 without sympathy or even consideration
I could not relate or ask for feedback it was more like "figure it out for yourself"
May just effect your GPA
My GPA is already affected.
The course is not difficult and he is hands-off for the most part. You are not allowed to express yourself in essays. You must be sure to use mechanical script without quoting texts or your own opinon. This professor is rude and grades based on his emotions instead of intellect. Use another professor.
My exp with Prof. Johnson is that I actually LIKE his hands-off method. He gives you a very clear outline of what is due and when. You will HAVE to read your history book. If you do the work and read, you will pass this class. It's not hard. I read a chapter a week and did the quiz after. Simple class. I'm taking him again for Summer semester.
I took Prof. Johnsons 5-wk course. This prof is one of the rudest I've ever had. He is unclear and contradictory about his essay guidelines. He is rude when you have simple questions. Not a professor I would ever take again. He also doesn't do the bare minimum to teach, he does absolutely 0 lecturing. Waste of my time.
What I liked about the class: 1. The due dates on the quizzes and final allow for some flexibility. 2. The textbook was amazing! (dull at moments, but, overall, stunning). What I did not enjoy about the class: 1. If you don't score a perfect score on the quizzes and exams. That essay exam is mandatory & will be stressful.
Just don't do it. There's too much to say. Please don't do it.
Like many people have stated. His essay section is the worst. He is a harsh grader for the essays. His essay questions are very vague, so you can talk about a lot, but of course, he takes points off for all the things you forgot to mention... TO make it worse, his essay is work 30% of your grade, so since I aced the finals, midterm etc... I got a B
Super hands-off, just a bunch of quizzes then two exams and an essay. Extremely tough grader for the essay, you have to read the textbook. Very rude and ruthless, avoid taking him if you can.
This professor is hardly a professor. You will be the real professor, since his hands-off approach will mean that you will have to teach yourself EVERYTHING. With very little guidance, he will also expect you to know everything and if you fail to include one small thing on your essay, say goodbye to a decent grade! Ridiculous class! Don't do it!
Had an A the entire semester and then ended up with a C- after he graded my essay. His material is all about racism and how terrible America is, his effort as a teacher is worth nothing since he doesnt actually teach a thing except being CRITICAL in and on his subjects. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
In this class, you take a lot of quizzes and do a lot of reading. I had a problem with him assigning us a 1,000 word essay and only giving us two days to complete it. Then he has the nerve to grade tough on it.
His class consists of many quizzes and a couple of exams. I found his class to be very laid back with the exception of having to read a book for the essay he assigns. He does not tolerate plagiarism. Even 1% plagiarism on turnitin will bring your grade down, so make sure to watch out for that
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
43%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.33 avg changeRatings by Course
61174
5.0
(3)ENGLISH1301
4.0
(1)HISTORYII
4.0
(1)HIST2381
3.8
(4)HISTORY1301
3.7
(3)Difficulty by Course
1302
5.0
HST1301
5.0
HIST130AND13
5.0
HIST24
5.0
HISTO1301
4.0