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“MUST take for any CCC student”
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Reviews (125)
Realest Professor, I have ever had in my 2 years of college. He so funny and down to Earth. At times, I would 4get its a history class and fall out laughing at this comments. U will not fall aslp. We had a midterm, final, and a 8page paper and he curvers the heck out of the exams, so can ur getting an A or B. Take his class and u will be thankful.
I think he is a great teacher. He is very lenient and you will surely pass. He only ask for a 8 page paper, a mdterm, a final. You will not regret taking this class.
He is a great teacher! Absolutely hilarious. Class is never boring and he makes it as easy as he possibly can. All you have is a midterm and final (he goes over ALL of the questions before you take them so you already know the answers) and an 8 page research paper on your choice of a topic. There's no reason to not get an A in this class.
Professional,articulate, makes history seem funner than it must have actually been. Nice haircut!
THE BEST PROFESSOR!YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIS CLASS!IT IS SO EASY! DON'T BUY THE BOOK YOU WILL NEVER USE IT!USE ONLY HIS NOTES. HIS NOTES ARE GREAT!
Domenico Rocks!
He is a great teacher. History is boring, but He makes you at leat wanna try to pay attention. Never uses the book. Gives you all the answers to the test the class before the test. It was great.
Very passionate and entertaining. Knows his stuff up and down, admits what he doesn't know. Reasonable workload and fair grader. Leans to the left, but that's okay. Funny.
I wish I'd found him sooner in my time at Harold. It would have made some of those mind-numbing electives more fun. History is not my intended major, but he makes it really fun.
He is an awesome teacher, he jokes around and keeps you interested in the subject... HE ROCKS...
HE ROCKS!
awesome
He is the best professor in this school.
He is a very cool teacher. He makes the class very fun and interesting. Ferri jokes around with the class which makes the class more comfortable. Take him, and you won't regret it. If history is your major, you are going to want to take him again for another history class.
This is the absolute best teacher I have ever had, just took his final today and can say that I think I will actually miss attending his class. He is incredibly intelligent and passionate about teaching you in an interesting way that you will love coming to class! There is a midterm, final and paper, thats all, dont buy book, useless.
Awesome!
I wish there are more professors like him! I definitely learned a lot in this class. Take Domenico's class, you will never regret!
He is one of the best teacher's I have ever had. Knows his history like the back of his hand. Brings everything down to a level that everyone enjoys(whether you're forced there for the credit, or there because you love it.)
he is funny, and i love his class so much.
This is an awesome class taught by an awesome teacher. His material is fun to read, almost as fun as he retells the stories. He loves his job, and he loves history. He is an outstanding professor and the school should really hire more professors like him.
Extremely funny, nice, and cute. Only gave 3 serious assignments throughout the semester: a midterm, final, and a research paper. His pre-test review sessions make the tests very easy. Didn't need the textbook at all. Grade A teacher.
To get an A in his class is easy. You only need to write a high quality research paper and do good in Midterm and final. Plus, he gives all the answers before the exams.
Interesting discussions and readings.
His class was a pleasure, just wish I had more free credits to take with him. Although he makes things easy for you with his reviews,if you go to class it's just revision because you retain so much of the information because of his remarkable teaching style.I can't sat enough good things about him.
I had him for History 111 &112. It's an easy A.....I missed class for about 2wks and was tardy and still passed. Just take the quizzes and turn in your final paper.
Hilarious and helpful. Lenient grader. Basically just loves to teach and it makes you love to learn. If every educator were like this man, I really do think that more people would enjoy learning.
Amazing teacher. Very helpful and makes learning history fun for all.
He is wonderful! Funny and makes class very interesting. Very down to eath and not bias. Moderate work, reading. Provides notes 4every chapt. Very clear and encourages students to askquestions. 1 of best teachers thus far! You will not regret taking this class. Makes you excited about learning.
Domenico is one of the best professors, he really cares about his students and is deeply passionate on what he teaches. take his class, i highly recommend it.
Domenico is a pretty cool mofo. Very passionate about teaching. More importantly, it's obvious he's not interested in regurgitated facts as much as getting a critical conversation going in class. I was there for most classes, but it seemed the most important attendance dates were the class before the exams (trust me, show up that day).
Best teacher at Harold
Picture Zach Galifianakis, now picture him teaching history and that's Domenico Ferri. He's in the top 5% of all professors I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and even if History isn't a prerequisite for you choose one of his classes, preferably his Chicago class. Show up, participate and be prepared for one of the best classes you've ever had.
The BEST!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE professor Ferri best teacher i've had since i started going to harold! anyone who takes his class will learn and gain so much about the subject he's teaching. i wish he taught all of the classes i need lol but so serious! BEST TEACHER EVER HANDS DOWN....
I really like his class, it's fun and he's a really great prof.
Great professor,very articulate and passionate about his work.easy class very hilarious and down to earth. Makes life and history very clear! I was blind but now I see!!!
He is the very reason I am a History major today. I took him three times!
Great teacher. So kind and passionate about teaching, history, and students. You must take a class of his.
He is a passionate teacher ,class wasn't stressful, everyday I attended I built upon what I knew from my previous history classes, easy grader, funny and outgoing , and always tried to make students engage in class which was fun :)
This guy knows his stuff.
he is super funny and passionate, and he always uses interesting examples to explain the key point!
He is such a great and funny teacher. He knows what he is talking about and puts us into interest.. Recommend him!!
Great professor! he is very clear with everything he does, he is interesting in how he teaches and he is an overall cool guy. I recommend. :)
Best Teacher HANDS down to have interacted with at HWC. Super fun, and his passion for Chicago makes you fall even more in love with this city! Highly recommended!
Hands down BEST history teacher you will EVER encounter at HWC. Very funny but also very fair and straight forward. Gets to the point. Grading: what you get is what you've earned for your work. You will def fall in love with his class.
He is that rare teacher that makes you excited about learning. Well spoken. Clear. Knows his subject like the back of his hand. Mixes fun elements to make the material stick. Excellent proffessor.
Best history teacher ever! The reason why his class is worthy of taking is the simple way he puts history and he actually has true passion for it. Extremely funny and enjoyable to be with. Take him!
He is the funnest and funniest teacher I have ever had. You sometimes do have to read the context, although he does go over it all in class. He does the homework with you in class. But don't take advantage of it.
definitely one of the best teachers at harold, class is very calm, relaxed not stressful at all... he will always go over the hw in class, and is very flexible and willing to work with his students... knows his subject very well... makes class very entertaining with his jokes and comments, take a class of his
By far the most amazing teacher at this school. He makes you look forward to coming to class. Ferri teaches in a way that you can remember what you're learning. His lectures are relaxed and there is never a dull moment. He knows his stuff. Professor Ferri for President!
Best teacher Ever, Fair, Fun and makes you want to learn more. Take History after 1865 with him I highly recommend it.
If Ferri gave a free weekly history lecture, I would attend. Most laid-back, relatable, hilarious, kind, and INTELLIGENT instructor I have ever had. In addition to copious history knowledge, he is also well-versed in pop-culture. He has great taste in films, music, humor, etc. and shares himself with the class. HWC is LUCKY to have him!
This teacher is by means THE VERY BEST HISTORY TEACHER EVER!! I failed hist112 with a different teacher at harold, but ferri teaches in a different way. All of these reviews are true, Im taking hist 117 with him too :) +10000
He is awesome
He is awesome. He has a great sense of humor which made me look forward to class. All you have to do is the weekly questions and come to class everyday. The midterm, final, and 3 papers are a piece of cake and fun.
Simply, THE BEST PROFESSOR! :)
Professor Ferri is badass! He's a very easy going fellow with a really new-school attitude towards students. He's not afraid to call you out if you're BS'ing and he's not afraid to help you out. His lectures are awesome and his attitude is commendable. By far the best professor I've had yet.
Prof Ferri is an awesome teacher. He is the only teacher by far is super open with his time and is able to help you when you need it. In the classroom he is super funny and is easy to follow with his powerpoints. I wish i can take his class again bur i highly recommend him if you want to learn history of the american people!!!
Hands down the BEST professor I have ever taken!! you can tell his passion for teaching the class and the interest in connecting with his students he's such a wonderful professor who should be recognized for his work, take him if you can he will not let you down
very good instructor, passionate about his profession, keeps the class interested and engaged. Funny guy with upbeat personality. Lectures well, straight forward. You'll learn alot of interesting things about the city. To pass his exams, do the assignments, read the handouts, parts of the books he requires, and attend the lectures.
Professor Dom is extremely passionate about everything he talks about. He makes things easier to understand and is incredibly helpful! Hilarious, easy-going, not a harsh grader. However, do not take advantage. Just participate, do your work, and this class should be easy. Also, it doesn't hurt that he's one sexy son of a gun ;)
One of the best teachers at Harold Washington, hands down. Do take him for history he is awesome. I went here from 2011-2014 trust me, you want him as a teacher.
Just go to class, do your hw, go to "exam review", and you will get an A
Loved prof. Dom! Really great guy and an even better teacher. Clear on what he wants in class, and can be strict when he needs to. A must-take professor.
Dr. Ferri is, by far, the best professor I have had in college this far. He is not only extremely passionate about his subject, but passionate about teaching and CONNECTING with his students. Very easy going, but effective. The only history class I have taken where I didn't want to sleep. Always keeps it interesting! MUST take for any CCC student!!
Dr. Ferri is by far the best History teacher I've ever had. If you are planning to take History 112 or 117, definitely take his class. He's super funny and really organized. His exams are extremely fair. I would definitely take another class with him.
Excellent teacher one of the best.
Easy-going professor, with a lot of background knowledge who made the class fun and interesting. There was not one day that I wanted to miss this class, he gives easy assignments, and hardly any exams. I would take another one of his classes in a heartbeat. Happy to be able to experience his teaching!
Best teacher I could have asked for. This guy is down to earth and very understanding
Best teacher ever. Dr. Ferri is very easy to understand and his lectures never put me to sleep. He's also superhot so that helps too. Assignments are easy. This is an easy A if you show up and listen.
The funniest professor I had! Makes you feel like he is your peer rather than your professor. His class is easy, show up, do the homework (its school), and you're fine. Always helping, even when not taking his class anymore. By the end of the semester, you will be sad that its almost over, he is that great. His passion about the class is wonderful!
Professor Ferri, is THE BEST. He makes learning exiting, he's understanding, and very laid back. If you ever have any trouble, he is there to listen and get you back on track. He's very funny, and very relatable to the students. If you pay attention to his lectures and do his homework, you will pass the class with flying colors.
I loved him, he is hilarious. you need a history? TAKE THIS!
Dr. Ferri is hilarious and very knowledgeable about History of Chicago! He incites great class discussion and is VERY good looking too. I recommend students to take his History of Chicago course because it is eye-opening and a great course!
he is very easy on his grading, hilarious, funny, clear. would recommend for ESL students.
Funny, engaging, and passionate about the material. Despite how easy the course is, you'll learn a lot of interesting stuff just by showing up.
Professor D! Is very intelligent. If he isn't accurate about a certain thing he will say that up front. Come to class on TIME AND Take good notes. He's also well educated. Professor D makes sure you leave his class with fresh knowledge daliy.
Professor Ferri is one of the best professors I had in school. He will not beat around the bush and will work with you when it comes to homework. Very funny teacher, very smart and will always breakdown what needs to done. I suggest his class to anyone.
even though history is boring for many students, he does his best to make it exciting. he is very clear regarding grading, and helps you a lot outside a class. i would recommend this class for evryone including ESL students.
Awesome professor! Makes his class super interesting and genuinely cares about his students. TAKE THIS CLASS! He gives you everything you need to pass and learn more about Chicago.
Professor Ferri thoroughly understands his subject and does a good job of communicating that knowledge in an interesting an relevant way. He explicitly tells his students what they need to know for the tests and students receive full credit for the weekly reading/homework just for putting in effort.
MY FAVORITE history professor hands down. Took him twice for college credits and once for fun. All my experiences are always so pleasant. He really cares about his students, he says it, he means it. Always available for when students need his help. Very understanding of students needs. Helps work with you to succeed in his classes!
Mr. Ferri is a awesome teacher. If there was an award for being the best He would take it no matter what. Funny, Caring, Knows we have lives, and etc. I consider him to be the Chuck Norris of 2017. He is my Chewbaca and I am Han solo. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO TAKE ANY CLASSSSSSS :)
Professor D is someone I look forward to seeing in class every Tuesday and Thursday. He is funny and intelligent making History of Chicago an easy class to understand. I find myself learning and not just memorizing for his class. The way he makes learning fun is refreshing. Overall, he wants his students to pass. If you reach out he will help you.
I was never really interested in history, but I had to take this class for a gen ed credit. let me tell you how much of a great professor he is. Professor D is one amazing professor. He will keep you engaged in the lectures. There is not one dull moment with this professor and if you did not like history now, get ready to like it now.
Even without the funny part that he is wellknown for, he is the most dedicated history teacher I have ever had. He will be there to help and he mean it. He will even translate to your language to make it easier for you to understand. Who say History is boring. I dont think so. Till you meet the right teacher
Professor D is truly the best HISTORY professor at Harold!
I took professor Ferri in the summer and he was amazing! I never been into History, but he changed my mind. The class was almost 3 hours long and he always made it interesting. The exams are easy as long as you study. I truly recommend taking any history class with him.
he is the best. Funny class. you will learn a lot. He outline the point before the final test. So don't worry about the exam. Such a good experience with him. You don't want to miss a single class.
Prof. Domenico is an amazing teacher. He made the boring subject really fun. He is also very considerate with all his students. If you need help or need more resources for a paper, he would offer his help, most often even before the student asks for it. Highly recommended.
Amazing teacher, easy class. If you go show up and pay attention u will pass. He literally gives you the answer to all the homework and quizzes.
He is the best teacher you will ever take. He is certainly one of those few teachers on this world that will make you learn, while enjoying the material. A true teacher!
I love Professor Ferri! He is such a gem and makes history fun. He is extremely caring for his students and is an amazing role model.
Super easy class and nice teacher.
this guy is one of the greatest professors I've had in harold washington college. he makes any history class fun. i sure miss being in his class. he's a pretty funny and caring professor
Probably my favorite professor at Harold. He is so funny and caring and understanding. He makes the content super interesting. Ive taken a history and a Chicago history class with him. So recommend if you have never been into history. He will make it so much more entertaining to learn
I took this class as an elective, even though I was unsure about taking a History class. However, I'm glad I took the class with him because he made it fun. I took the class in the summer of 2017. The class was very long, but it was never boring. I love how he is so passionate about teaching. Lectures were amazing! You do not have to buy the book.
Took this class to learn about Chicagos history and he brought just that! He made learning fun and easy. Very chill, cool, and funny. Would recommend this professer to anybody who has an interest in learning about Chicagos past.
I took this class in the summer and it was an easy A, just do weekly reflection paper, exams are easy just memorize the statements that he provides in the study guide and a final paper. He is a respectful professor, funny, & understandable. He makes jokes throughout his lectures and he always wants the best for his students.
Mr. Ferri is such an amazing teacher. The homework is easy, the tests are easy, the class is easy period. He's funny, hes understanding when you have personal problems, and he's good to talk to outside of class with any issue. He knows good teachers so when choosing teachers talk to him. I got a B in the class, I promise you will learn so much.
One of my top 3 professors at Harold Washington (those 3 are pretty close in ranking for me, so this is high praise.). The materials Professor Ferri uses are interesting and diverse, his lectures are hilarious and unpretentious, and he fosters community among the students in his classes. 100% would take again. DO THE QUESTIONNAIRES.
Dr Ferri is a good instructor. He makes sure that you understand the material without feeling overwhelmed. I'm really glad I took this class over the summer. I don't regret it one bit. He made history really interesting and fun. I've learned way more in this class about US History than I have in any other history class. 100% recommend.
Dr. Ferri is an incredible human being. His lectures are phenomenal, he goes above and beyond to ensure students genuinely enjoy the class and think outside of their comfort zones, amazing sense of humor, brilliant, extremely kind and understanding. Getting to take his class is a privilege in itself, words simply cant do justice. Hes truly a gem!
This guy has really good lectures. Homework is just questions from his lectures that he goes over with the class, giving you out the answers, and he even accepts late work. This class is basically the easiest class you'll take with the most interesting lectures.
I took Professor Ferris class back in the 2019, and he is still one of my favorite professors at Harold. He is hilarious, easy going, and respects you as a person. You can tell this man loves what hes doing, and he actually cares about teaching you. If you have the chance to take his class, do it! Ps the test are literally the study guides
Prof. Domenico Ferri is awesome, take his class. I took History of Chicago online with him . You do not need to purchase anything , he provides the reading material to the class. Prof. Ferri would extend deadlines for assignments when needed. There were two main papers, weekly homework he went over with the class, and two easy exams.
I've been most comfortable with this professor out of the 9 ones I've had so far. Very easy to talk to and get along with. Lectures are thorough and the workload isn't overwhelming. The course is easy to get a good grade in if you go to the classes. I recommend him to anyone, especially for History of Chicago which he is great in. A+ professor.
Prof. Ferri was one of the best if not the best professor that I've had. He is very nice and is thoughtful of our responsibilities outside of school.
He is a great teacher! Through tough times he manages to make time for us so we don't fall behind. His class is very interesting and focuses on Chicago. I definitely recommend.
great teacher
He was very understanding of deadlines and the workload. Lectures were fun, never boring. One of the best professors I've ever had.
Professor Ferri is one of the kindest Professors out there. He is big advocate on no stress for a class just wants to educate students about American History.
He is the best
Professor Ferri is a down-to-earth and chill professor who wants his students to succeed. He is knowledgeable about Chicago's history and he is passionate about his job. The homework is easy and he will adjust the deadlines for the homework if he can. He will make sure you are well prepared for his midterm and final which makes them easy.
Definitely he's a Chicago lover. It seems that is not a class, it's like a conversation with a friend. Funny, easy and interesting history class.
You will love history after his class. Just the best!
He is an excellent teacher and really wants you to succeed. If you talk to him, he will definitely help you.
Take this class and do the work and you will get an A. He is always willing to help.
Professor Ferri Is the BEST hand down. All I'm going to say is take him you will not be DISAPPOINTED!!!! I promise. Just do the Work and you will pass and it's not a lot of work very manageable. JUST TAKE THE CLASS!
Professor Ferri is honestly one of the kindest teachers at Harold. His lectures are easy to follow, he is very caring about assignments and school/life balance. I took a class like this in high school and needed credit and although I learned most of the material he still taught many other things I didn't know. Highly recommend taking his class!!!!
He has easily become one of (if not) my favorite professors in my two years at CCC. He is a fantastic professor; he is very upfront about assignments and due dates and accommodating to those who reach out to him. He cares about his students and understands mutual respect for what it means to be in college. 10/10
He is so sweet!! I love this prof, he's so helpful, and supportive. I wish more instructors were like him. He is intelligent and humble, while so many out there are arrogant and don't care about their own students. Take him. He's also super flexible.
He is a very easy and laid-back professor, I would say getting work done ahead of time helps a lot, and even if you are a bit late, he is flexible with work. the class is fun, and if you are in Chicago, the topics are so understandable and make the class very interesting with fun topics!
Professor Ferri is amazing - makes history engaging with a focus on Chicago. The work is manageable, and he's super helpful. I used unstuckstudy along with the free textbook to prep, which was a lifesaver.
As much as I failed every online course, this was so simple, and it was amazing.I used Grammarly but I guess it's AI now,he doesn't mind grammar or using big words just as long as you use simple articles, take notes, and answer the questions.this class is a breeze. the only difficulty was the essay but I'm bad at essays other than that it's so easy
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
41%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.03 avg changeRatings by Course
112
5.0
(1)HIST111
5.0
(10)HISTO112
5.0
(1)HST111
5.0
(1)HISTSEC1
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HISTSEC1
4.0
HIST145
3.0
HIST141
2.5
HOST112
2.0
HISTO117
2.0