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Reviews (88)
this dude is tough. doesnt give a's because "an A is for an extraordinary person, and i dont believe there are many extraordinary people" you will work hard to get a B. he is all over the place in his lectures, better write every word he says. is nice enough to give a study guide, but very tough grader. teaches class like an upper level HIST course
This guy teaches tough..He doesnt give A's because he believes "A's are for extraordinary people and there aren't that many ordinary people." After he said this in his class, half of them dropped. The best grade you can basically get in this class is a B..and that B wont be easy either, heck not even a C will be easy..Good luck if you got him.
Does not give A's because they are only for extraordinary people. The highest you can make is a B pretty much, and that's only if you're really good. He doesn't test, he just makes you write long essays as midterm and final. He grades essays super strict. All over the place in lectures. Unorganized. Just avoid him if you want your GPA good still.
This guy is tough I studied day and night and so far I received a high grade of a C. Good luck to his new victims next semester.
Do not take this class if you want a good grade!! I love history and have been a good student all my life, but this guys class is really hurting me. I will probably barely make it out of the class with a C, and I've never made a C in my life. Nobody has any idea what he talks about or what he wants on tests, papers, etc. Good luck to future stuents
Dr. Whittemore was very clear with what he wanted us to do, and he was fair with his grading. The reason the other people on here are griping is because the are unorganized, irresponsible freshman. This is college, kids, not the arcade. Either get used to Professors expecting you to work, or quit wasting your parents money, and drop out.
I took his class back in the spring. He provided a challenging course. I barely made it out with an A. He expects you to really know the material, not regurgitate it back out like in a multiple choice or short answer test. There were a few quizzes, but the course was mainly graded on the 2 essay exams and a paper.
I really liked this professor and enjoyed the class. I worked at it and made an A. All you have to do is pay attention, study, and THINK!
I took Appalachian History the first time he ever taught it at North Georgia (as far as I know). He is very knowledgeable and passionate on the subject, and I found my thirst for knowledge of Appalachian History insatiable. The workload is what you would expect from upper level history, with essay tests and presentations. Great class!
This guy is not clear, is very disorganized and gives horrible tests! Do not take him if you want to a good grade!
Incredibly Smart. He really knows what he's talking about. It's really important to take good notes and know them. His only tests are all essays, no multiple choice. Part of your grade is coming to class, not being tardy, and participating and asking questions. He loves a good question. Act like you want to be there and he'll grade you easy.
Lets put it this way, this is a publicly funded college and as such is subject to the separation of church and state. Not for this guy though, which is odd because i thought it was a History class, not a Sunday sermon. Compares everyone to god, therefore you wont get an A, ever, because your not God.
Avoid if you want passing grade. Tests and quiz questions are not taught in class. It is like going to church on Sunday but everyday with this class.
aweful class. hard to pass. he is a straight lecturer and essay questions for test type of person. he gives points on talking in class but you no one says anything which hurts your grade and he says this often. he grades essay test off of other students. so if someone is doing great in the class then your score will be less.
Even though I do not particularly like history, Dr. Whittemore made the subject interesting. His tests are essays over concepts rather than multiple choice questions over facts, so you have to study for this class, not just memorize dates and such. I enjoyed the class, but most people in my class hated him, so it all depends on your own preference.
My favorite professor. If you don't want a challenge as a student and just want to take an easy path in college don't take the class. His class is challenging. He is very engaging, knows the information very well, and teaches with great enthusiasm. I'm a better student because of his class.
Very hard and not clear on the material he wants you to know. He stands in front of the class and rambles the whole class. It's a mixture of the info you need to know and stories. The test are essay style. He is a very harsh grader. Very nice man but bad professor.
The only advice I can give you with this teacher is to get out while you still can. I took him and barely got a B, where a few of my friends are having to retake the course.
Interesting lectures but the tests are not over the lectures material. There is extra credit opportunity but the tests are hard. He is willing to help but expects a lot from students. Be ready to read and for pop quizzes every week. Good luck.
Whittemore gave 3 tests and pop quizzes. I read literally every chapter we were supposed to and barely passed his "pop" quizzes. He gives study guides that are possible essay prompts, however this is difficult because there are like 8 prompts and only 3 options on the test. I never was clear what he wanted on my papers. Worked my butt off.
This class was horrible. He is very tough and "study guides" are useless. He is all about critical thinking and participation. I wouldn't recommend him at all.
This class will tank your GPA. It is close to impossible to get an A. Test's are broad and the "study guides" are useless, and don't expect for what he says in class to be what the tests cover. Also, hope you don't like reading, because the book for this class will ruin that for you. If you get him, drop him, and if you're stuck, good luck.
Whittemore's a very nice person, but his expectations can be a bit unrealistic for an introductory History Course. Without his study guides for the test, there would be very little chance of receiving a passing grade. If you choose to take him be prepared to put your other classes aside.
Oh, Dr. Whittemore.... He may seem a bit intimidating at first, but he is such a nice person. He loves a good conversation that actually has subsistence. You can tell he enjoys what he does. I had to work for my A, but that's the same for any class! I would say that I had a wonderful learning experience. He definitely knows how to teach! Take him!
The first day of class you walk in, sit down, and he tells you that "only exceptional students get A's". For some students that was enough to drop out that minute, but for me I stuck around. I'm glad I did. He only lectures during class *sigh* but gives study guides for his ALL ESSAY EXAMS. This is not an easy class, you'll have to work for an AB.
Whittemore is a little antagonistic to beliefs he does not agree with and can be a little dogmatic, but despite that I really enjoyed the class. In fact it was one of my favorite classes. Reading is not 100% necessary, but gloss over it and on his all essay tests elaborate on every concept you mention. Take notes and review them.
Great teacher. Super hard grader.
First day of class he said "I don't give A's because A's are for exceptional people and there are not that many exceptional people in the world". It's not impossible to get an A but don't count on it. Be ready to study and know a lot of details for the tests. Tests are an essay and usually 5 I.D.s. You will write a lot of notes.
I loved Whittemore's class! I'll never forget his words on the first day of class, "half of you will drop this class, the other half will fail and maybe 2 or 3 people will get an A" I took this as a challenge. I took detailed notes in class, never missed, never was late, spoke with him after class and got an A. His essay tests are easy IF you study
Whittemore is a cool dude. He has a great sense of humor! His lectures are history inHIS point of view and so are his tests. So LISTEN VERY CLOSELY TO HIS LECTURES /record them/ because the tiniest of details will be on his tests. There are 3-4 tests and they're all the same. Book sometimes needed. Solid B if ur a good student. A if genius!
Oh. Dear. Lord. I am an A student and have never had a hard time with school. But I worked my butt off for my B. First day of class (and several times after), he reminded us that he only gives As to exceptional people and he has only known a handful of those. He knows his stuff, but is extremely picky on tests. 3 tests and 1 cumulative final essay.
This was the hardest class I have taken so far. The tests are pretty scary, but don't be discouraged if you don't do well on your first one. I really ended up enjoying his class, but I also worked my butt off to get my A. Read the material and make note cards to study!! We only had 3 tests and a final, all essays.
He is a terrible professor who's notes are the exact same as the book. However, if you miss more than 3 classes, even if it was due to illness, he kicks you tf out. If you take him write in cursive and read the book religiously. It's like his bible. Also, the only grades you receive are from the 3 tests and the final.
Drops you from the class w/ 3 missed days even if you have a note. Gives a pretty clear study guide for all the tests though. Pop Quizzes. 3 things to know to survive this class Write in cursive, Eat lunch with him in chow, Sit in the front every day. He grades on these things. May the odds be ever in your favor during registration. DO NOT TAKE.
He's okay.
I've never had a professor who talked so much, and yet, failed to say anything.
I loved taking Dr. Whittemore's History of World Religions class. His lectures are very interesting and he encourages lots of questions during class. Be prepared to take lots of notes and make sure to read the chapter before class so you don't ask any stupid questions. The tests are essay based, so be prepared to write!
Very caring man. Talk to him, and participate in class. He's not just teaching you how to take a test; he's actually teaching you the material. Know it very well, and don't cram for tests. Watch out for pop quizzes (read a chapter ahead before class).
He's a nice guy and you just have to talk to him every once in a while to get on his good side. Lectures every single day and pop-quizzes every once in a while. I got B's on all the tests but still got an A, the only thing about him that was annoying was how long he took to grade stuff. Good class all in all.
Dr. Whittemore is great. But his class will tank your GPA. He's funny, respected, and he really knows the material. His tests are 50% essay, 50% terms, and he wants quantity AND quality. All he does is lecture. He likes to give 8-10 pop quizzes a semester, all over the book and US state geography. I'm an A-student and I worked my butt off for a B.
I enjoyed Whittemore and his class. I found that listening, sparse reading, and studying before tests was enough to get me through the class with an A. However, everyone else I knew in the class found it very difficult. Whittemore is very opinionated, and to pass you need to learn history from his perspective. Sit in the front. He likes that.
I definitely was not prepared for this class. This was my first lecture based class and it was difficult to follow along. If you read all the chapters than it makes it a little easier, especially when he starts to give pop quizzes, which he usually notify you about. But if you have an already heavy load I would wait or change professors.
He's super tough but if you read the chapters you'll be okay. Make sure to go to dinner with him when he's in Chow. Get on his good side and be involved in discussions in class. BUT READ READ READ
His classes are straight lecture. No technology allowed. He forgot about our pop quizzes until halfway through the semester and then slammed us with quizzes. He loves to talk about himself and the "good ole days". This is the hardest class I've had to take in college. Lots of reading. Don't take him if you have a heavy load.
One of the toughest professors I've had. If you have a heavy load or looking to boost your GPA, avoid this man like the plague. I read and took notes on every chapter and never missed a class for only a B. He slammed our class with pop quizzes at the end of the semester & threw studying for an essay & short answer final in the midst of it.
This man was the only C Ive ever had. He rarely told you what the quiz was over, and even if you read the chapters youll be lost. I wish I had dropped this class before it dropped my GPA. If youre up for a challenge, this is the class for you. I certainly wasnt prepared. Stear clear!
DO NOT TAKE I have always been a straight A student, until I received my first C ever because of this class. He is a horrible professor in terms of expressing what he expects from you. Each chapter takes roughly 2-3 hours to read and he expects one read before each class. His class is an hour and fifteen lecture that won't prepare you for his tests
I enjoyed Dr. Whittemores class. He is very knowledgeable and a kind man if you sit and talk to him. ALWAYS read the chapters as stated on the syllabus. You will get pop quizzed. His study guides are long, but DO THEM! The tests are all essay questions, so be prepared to write. The class isnt easy by any means, but it is definitely worth taking.
You will get pop quizzes. You're expected to have read the chapters before you go to class. The tests are a LOT of writing. You'll spend a lot of time on this subject outside of class. He's a great guy but he'll probably make you mad a few times.
Save yourself. Don't take him. He specifically mentions tests turned in "too early" get worse grades, meaning he takes points if he thinks you didn't take long enough. I have only gotten A's in my history and English classes so I know my writing is good. If you do take him, whatever page count he says, double it at least.
I studied more for this class than I did for Anatomy (and I got a better grade in Anatomy). Prepare to work hard. Get ready to read and be attentive during class. Let me clarify: Dr. Whittemore is not a bad man, but his teaching and testing procedure are not the best for a tactile learner like me.
NO TECHNOLOGY! It's an hour and 15 minutes of him standing in front of the class talking, but his lectures are interesting and I feel like he genuinely care for his students.
A lot of the reviews on here are incorrect, if you simply read the textbook, take notes in lecture & religiously study the study guide you'll be fine! There are pop quizzes, if you skim through the chapter before class you will be ok. Show interest in lecture, participate, and he will appreciate it. He is a great professor and very knowledgeable.
He talks for most of the class which was an hour and 15 minutes he rarely uses technology, and almost never lets you leave early. He knows a lot about history and you can tell that he genuinely cares about his students. When it comes to his tests its very hard to get an A. when we asked him if he would rather have quantity or quality he said "yes"
This class is all lectures and no powerpoints. If you arent ready to pay attention for an hour then you shouldnt take his class. Hes not dull like other professors. His tests are short essay questions and hell give you a study guide. His quizzes are either 10 multiple choice questions about a chapter that hes gone over or on the US map.
This professor is no help with anything! You ask him a question and he goes on a different topic. I tried to ask him for help and basically told me to figure it out myself. If you get his class drop it immediately! I am a student that works for my grades, and his class was the worst class I have ever taken! DROP IT!!!
Dr. Whittemore knows a lot about history however, he doesnt use any form of technology. He never puts in grades until the VERY end of the semester. He stands in front of the classroom everyday and just lectures over the daily topic for an hour and 15 minutes. He doesnt help outisde of the classroom at all. I would not take him again.
He knows what hes talking about and seriously cares about his job, so thats nice. But he talks for an hour and 15 minutes and there's no powerpoint. you take 6 quizzes all semester and he drops the lowest one. 3 tests including the final. final isnt cumulative. he says if you dont spend the entire time given to take the test, prob a lower grade.
I thought that he was an amazing professor and knew what he was talking about. His exams are essays and definitions but he gives you a study guide at least 3 days before the exam. He is very considerate of class schedules and grades easily if you stay the full time of an exam writing.
He's very knowledgeable about what he teaches and it shows. He makes what he has to say interesting and goes into good detail. No powerpoint though. 3 tests for the class, you have to write a 2 page essay and 5 identification paragraphs for each test. He'll often share his political views (different from mine) when unneeded but I got past that.
Whittemore is a great professor. While you do have to read, he usually hints as to when the quizzes will be and that makes the reading a little less heavy. The study guides are very helpful and as long as you do the study guide you should do good on the tests. His lectures are not boring and he likes to interact with the class.
If youre a visual learner you will not survive this class. He uses no powerpoints, and stands in front of class and tells stories. Tests are essays and vocabulary. Quizzes after breaks, especially when he knows you will fail. do. not. take. him.
Professor Whittemore gave a lot of pop quizzes (50 states, chapter and presidents), but would hint at them the class before. Gives study guides which are the tests, but too many words on them that are not on the test. The tests are one essay question and 5 identifications (you need to write at least a paragraph which are worth 50% both) DO NOT TAKE
Barry Whittemore was very interesting and his lectures were informative but super disorganized. Be ready to take a massive amount of notes and re-watching his lectures. He has NO assignments but three essay tests that are indeed difficult. He takes about two weeks to grade them and another week to send them back out. His class is very difficult.
Nice teacher but rough class. There is only 5 grades in the whole class and he is a very tough grader. If you do not share the same political opinions as him, your grade suffers for it. Does not use a powerpoint so if you are a visual learner, this class is NOT for you. He just talks in his lectures and it's hard to even take notes.
This is the worst professor I have ever taken. Only three tests and it's all essays and ids. Grading is unclear and no one truly knew what he wanted. If your viewpoints don't add up with his you get a lower grade. Only know of three people who received an A, everyone else got a C or failed. Made C's on everything but one test. DO NOT TAKE!
If you take this class as an average student, you will only get a C and thats if you read the chapters and attend his long and boring lectures. He only does 3 tests if you fail 2 you will fail the entire class. Sure he is a nice guy at heart but man he cannot teach and is very bias with his opinion. I would recommend dropping the class ASAP.
He's a nice guy, but wasn't a good professor. He was never clear on his grading criteria and would sometimes get frustrated with students if we asked him questions. We had 4 tests, which was an essay and 5 "ID's." Also, not only was he unclear about his grading criteria, he was a tough grader as well. I wouldn't take him again.
Wow. I will never take this class or want to have this professor ever again. There are 5 grades in the whole class and they are all tests that involve writing 2 4-5 page essays. He grades so so critically and if you have any other political views he WILL FAIL YOU. I DO NOT recommend taking this class with him. Find a new professor and be happy.
Honestly, Dr. Whittemore in my opinion was not that horrible of a professor. A lot of people who have rated him so far seem to think that's he awful. In my experience, all you have to do is read and listen to his lectures. Take some good notes and you'll be solid. He can be very opinionated, but as long as you keep an open mind you should be fine.
Do you enjoy making good grades? If so then don't take Whittemore. I took him during COVID so he may be different but if he didn't like your style of writing you were gonna fail the class. If you can avoid then I would.
Dr. Whittemore is a great human. There were discussions I didn't agree with him on, but that's ok. I didn't take his class to agree with him on every discussion. He encourages critical thinking which in my opinion is rare. He shares amazing stories about his life and the places he's been. Transparent. Highly suggest taking any of his classes.
He's a nice person but his class.. he doesn't use technology, don't expect grades to be posted before the last week of the semester. No powerpoint he just talks while we scramble to write down what he says. Tests are all essay. I learned a lot but only when I studied the textbook for hours. It's November and I don't know my grade. Do not recommend
Doesn't use any technology, lectures are half facts and half his opinions. Makes his political opinions extremely clear, if you don't agree he will not like you.. grading is EXTREMELY subjective. Gave me a 78 in class participation.. I only missed one class. Oh and don't expect him to post your grades before the last week of the semester!
Grades very vaguely, brings up Harry Potter and his passed experiences instead of relevant materials. and doesn't have clear focus of religious studies. He didn't upload grades until the week before finals. my review is regards to 2860, but it wasn't an option.
There are lots of pop quizzes, about 7, one right after the break too so make sure you read. He also grades on participation, go to class you'll get a 7/10 so ask some questions too. Tests are hard, the whole thing is an essay and he doesn't teach much, you'll be teaching yourself.
Hes a good guy who tries to get you ready for more college level stuff. He takes attendance, makes you read and only lectures. 3 tests, he gives you a study guide, use it and you will do fine. You cant half ass his class, if you want a good grade you have to try
He has stories which sometimes took all of his class. His class is extremely lecture heavy and it is all spoken with no powerpoint to back it up. Everything is straight out of the textbook and the class requires a lot of studying. He is tough on grading and is tests consist of an essay and ID's that you must write a paragraph for each.
His class is basically a book club. There is a ton of reading and in his lectures, he simply reiterates the readings and shows off how smart he is by talking about irrelevant topics. He is extremely pretentious and refuses to listen to or cooperate with anyone in the class. Tests are timed, handwritten, and not open-note. If I could him a 0 I would
The worst professor I have ever had. Lectures were all over the place and usually had nothing to do with what we were talking about. He didn't put in a single grade into D2L until the week of finals. Tests were all free response and essays. Hated this class so much do not take. I should have dropped it.
I believe every college student should take Professor Whittemore's US History II class. His class is not easy and you will have to work for a good grade but I took a lot with me out of his class. I enjoyed his lectures a lot and I liked him as a person. As long as you take good notes and do the reading and study, you will be ok.
This Professor is as old school as it gets. Did not put grades into d2l until last week, no power points. His lectures were just him talking and you writing down what is important. His exams are written which I enjoyed as someone who has never done good with History. Therefore, it's a point system rather than correct or incorrect. I did well.
Dr. Whittemore is a great professor to have. His class requires a lot of reading and your grade is heavily dependent on your test scores, but he has thought-provoking discussions and encourages asking questions. His class covers a lot of content, but he is willing to help you understand every concept. I will definitely be taking his courses again.
I have never withdrew from a class before I took this one. He is very arrogant in saying that he can tell how you are going to do in the class just by where you sit. He doesn't allow ANY technology and if you do take notes on a laptop/tablet, you have to email the notes to him for approval after class. He also boasts when you drop his class.
I would recommend to people to avoid this class, especially if you are a visual learner. He teaches with no kind of visual aid and will not discuss test material in class. He did not give an kind of study guide or outline for the midterm. He only grades 4 things: the midterm, the final, a 10 page paper, and a participation grade .
Prof. is nice but does get political. I am just finishing my second class with this prof and it is always a fun class. but make sure to do the readings. Paper exams and a paper at the end of the class. Very subjective grader, but very fair as well. Prof is very old school with no PP only talking lectures and calls it like it is. Ryan Cunningham
A chill guy just has some quirks. The only thing he posted on D2L was the syllabus, you are not allowed to have phones or computers in class. His lectures are just him reading keywords in his notes and yapping about it. He teaches mostly directly from the textbook so it's not hard to follow along. Graded on four tests, a paper and attendance.
Do not take his class. He is a nice guy but if you want to do well I do not recommend it. No electronics allowed, nothing on D2L, and no power points. You just listen to him talk the whole time. He gives quizzes where no one passes ( I am talking like 15% is a normal quiz grade ). It is rare if someone gets a A on test.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
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