He is a hard, but very knowledgeable professor. I think he is much too smart to be teaching, but you can learn alot from him.

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Dr. Coverston isnt a walk in the park but he IS extremely interesting and willing to help you whenever you need it. If you really like humanities and want to walk out knowing something about it take his class.

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Good professor. If you want to learn about Humanities, he will enlighten you much more than his colleagues.

Although you have a lot of papers to write, he grades really easily. His tests are somewhat easy as long as you study the artists, writers/thinkers. He is a very good teacher; he makes you think.

He was a great teacher, there was just tons of homework. He grades easy on the papers.

He's a good teacher who knows his material, but the writing load averages about six-eight pages a week at least, which might turn some students off. He grades leniently and is a friendly professor.

Lots of papers but... they're short, and he grades fairly easy. Tip: Go To Class!! He takes attendance everyday. Easy tests, just study. I would def recommend him. Nice guy; Someone tell him not to wear socks with sandels! Please!

He will teach you a lot about this class. He is very insitful but, he gives WAY to much work. paper after paper after paper. also he thinks he is right about everything. if your strong on your ideas tell him what you think and dont be a puss about it.

He is alright. You have to write a lot but its easy.

Very good teacher and very interesting.Takes attendance, after 2 absences subtracts 6 points for each absence. Just make sure you go to class becauase there are a lot of group exercises that are easy. Hurts your grade if you miss it.

Very interesting teacher, but he does make you work

(philosophy of law) You write many papers and he has difficult tests... BUT you will walk away with excellent skills for your career at UCF. He has a diverse background (teacher, lawyer, lived in San Fransisco) & is a prof worth taking! Great Lectures

Great teacher and an easy course. Read the material and you'll do fine on tests.

Very interesting teacher but if you dont like being challenged then dont take his class because it involves alot of writing. Theres lots of group projects and the tests are pretty easy.

Lots of writing, most people make A or B, he'll make you think. Attendance often determines your grade. Challenges your preconceptions which may make some people uncomfortable, particularly if you've never thought much about what you believe and why.

You definitely learn in this class, and remember it. There is lots of writing, but mainly to make the class think.I would recommend his class if you actually want to learn and work for your A. However, he does try to make his views of the world your views

Very educated man. You do write a lot in this course, but it's more for the process than the product. He is funny in class and his lectures are intriguing. Be prepared to write, but it is an easy class if you show up and do the hmwk.

He is a great professor. His class is demanding but he explains things well and cares about his students. If you take his class you are bound to learn a lot, but you will have to work for your knowledge. Overall I would highly reccommend his class!!!

Very Smart Teacher. Helpful, enlightening. Very Knowledgable. He is a reinassance man. its a lot of writing, but his grading is fair

More work than all of my other classes combined, yet oddly enough it was worth it. Coverston is very interesting, if occaisionally arrogant, and the class is fascinating.

Dr. C is a great professor because he actually teaches and makes sure you really understand the material. It can be a difficult course, but if you do the work and attend class, it is passable, if not enjoyable.

Lots of writing in this class but for the most part interesting.The teacher on the other hand is extremely arrogant, and has no concept that his ideas are not the only acceptable ones.(You will flunk essays for including own view)p.s. I did pass w/an A.

You write papers..alot, and his tests are difficult if you don't study the notes, but his teaching and the class discussions make it worth while. Always group assignments and he's very interested in your opinion. If you have the chance, do take his course

Very interesting way of teaching, his class has a ton of assignments but they aren't hard, their are a bunch of group assignments, but nothing to hard whatsoever...great teacher, definatley recommend, unless you are extremely lazey...but if you don't mind a little extra work, it's an easy A!

Awesome teacher! You will have to write 6 short papers but the exams are really easy! He will make you think a great deal and come prepared to do lots of group projects. Overall great teacher who cares for his students.

TAKE THIS CLASS, HE GIVES MUCH WORK BUT IN ALL HONESTY I CAME OUT OF THAT CLASS THINKING...SOMETHING MOST COURSES DON'T REQUIRE. HE'S AWESOME.

He's easy if you do the work. Not showing up makes it difficult to get a good grade. The most important thing is he's an excellent teacher.

Good class! It is a Gordon Rule class so be prepared for a bit of writing. Luckily he splits it up into sections to make it a bit easier. Buy the books and take notes in class! Also, be prepared for a lot of group assignments.

Alot of writing and alot of group work with very little time to plan. Class consists of lots of student discussion so come prepared to talk about your papers. In every paper you have to answer the question "what does this tell us about being human." Not my favorite class, but I did well in it.

Best professor ever. write a lot, work a lot. But you learn so much, which is more that you can say about a lot of professors here!

Professor Coverston is one of the most respectable, professional, and knowledgeable professors i have ever had. His class requires the student to put in a lot of efforts, but by the end of the semester you realize how much knowledge you have gained and how satisfying and rewarding your grade is. You do a great job Professor Coverston, keep it up.

I took Dr. Coverston for two classes at UCF and loved him. He gives a lot of work, but it's the kind that you get a lot out of by doing it. He is a very intelligent person...a professor, a lawyer, and a minister. He's an all around kind of guy and is fun to talk to one on one. He cares about people, which is obvious by his teaching.

He is fairly good, but if you don't want to write papers or don't want to do group projects at the drop of a hat, then I suggest you try to find a better professor for this course. Only class this semester I had to show up to religiously.

Instead of knowing a brief overview of the topics covered, Harry has a deep interest in it and knows a lot about every area. He could talk in depth about any religion or culture (ancient or modern). This is an admirable quality in any human, and one that should not be misinterpreted. He is dedicated to opening the minds of his students.

Mr. Coverston, knows what he is talking about. He expects you to do your job and in return he will try to help you with any questions you have. Can't really miss class, takes attendance everyday. Writing is horrible 11,000 words not kidding, and group work sucks unless you have a good group. Everything is on the WebCt and he uses webct a lot.

I dont care what anyone says. he is a great teacher. yes he has opinions but he always wants to hear yours. he does go very in depth but the tests are only over the architecture and art from the book. it is easy to make an A if you do all assignments, turn them in on time, and attend class. If I could take him again i definitely would.

DR. COVERSTON'S CLASS IS VERY TIME CONSUMING. HE ASSIGNS ALOT OF REACTION PAPERS THAT TAKE TIME TO FINISH. HE TAKES ATTENDANCE EVERYDAY. TESTS ARE EASY, JUST STUDY THE ARCHITECTURE AND THEIR NAMES. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH ANOTHER WRITING CLASS!!! HES A DOWN TO EARTH MAN.

Short and sweet, this is one of the few classes that really teach you something useful about life. It's a very interesting and inspiring class. The reaction papers are somewhat time consuming but not hard to get at least a B on.

Amazing man, but no one is kidding around about the amount of work. Very time consuming. If you have a fairly easy schedule you should give him a try. You will come out learning more out of this class than many other classes. If you aren't interested in humanities, this class isn't for you.. you will be doing lots of work that won't interest you.

Very time consuming (papers, etc.) but gives study guides (worksheets DO THEM test is on that alone). But, although he is a pastor, he is really anti-christian. Or at least he challenges conservative evangelical christian ideals. But he speaks the truth. Only take this class if you like hearing the truth - whether you believe in it or not.

Read his "informal survey" and take it very seriously. He will most likely be mad at you for missing class, and it will reflect in his grading. Also, concerning the topic of religion: he uses selective skepticism: It will probably reflect on your grade if you appear to be certain of any fact whatsoever. Conservatives: beware of your grades.

Okay, I seriously don't understand why everyone is complaining so much. I am fairly lazy, and I still didn't think this class was that much work. Yes, you have to write about seven papers, but they are fairly easy and not too long. I took the class online, but from my interactions through email,he is a really nice guy who cares about your grades

Note: If you are a slacker, this is not the class for you. I am an Engineering major and yet I took this class. I truly learned things in this class, not like I learned things for Chemistry. This class will help you grow as a human being. Recommended if you are going to college to grow, not just become a stupid frat boy business major.

I took this class online over the summer and found the work load to be very large. The papers were due within a couple of days of each other and you really need to be opinionated to do well in the course. The worst part is the group projects as he his harsh in his criticism. Study the artwork in the books since half the exam is on that.

I took him last summer of 2005, online. He is a nice teacher and very helpful. He straight to the point, this is the work it needs to be done or you won't get a good grade. The course load is really intense for a summer course. LOTS & LOTS of reading, he worked out of 3 different books. I managed a B out of this class.

I feel like I should defend Coverston. He gives you a lot of work to get you to think. To challenge you. Its true he doesnt give you a break, because he has high expectations for his students. Hes open to hearing differnent views on an issue which may be what a previous peer considered "letting students attack each other".

He's okay. The tests aren't too bad, and he offers a lot of extra credit. Praise people like clinton and gore in your papers, and be sure to bash george bush. Also, be sure to bring up global warming and how real it is. See the movie "an inconvenient truth" and refer to it each time you raise your hand. No matter what: you hate george bush.

Great class! I don't know how people can give this professor negative remarks. He is more fun than most professors, he is fairly laid back, and he seems to genuinely care about the thoughts/concerns of the students. It can seem like a lot of work, but it's not overbearing at all. Aou might actually learn something by doing the work. I did!

I took the class and it was as hard as I expected. There is a lo of writing but it all gets you to think. You truly learn in this class. His tests are easy and attendance is mandatory. He gives you few chances of extra credit use them! I got an A but worked hard for it to get it. He is not impossible.

This is a really tedious class and it will take up a lot of time. There are content quizzes every week on chapters in the book, so you do need it. Many essays, group projects,but the test are really easy its all on the art work in the book and the philosophers. Do the worksheets he gives and you will do well.

I'll add a review of the class at the end of the semester. For now, I want to weigh in on the "jerk/not a jerk" debate. I think he's wonderful; you see, he doesn't let any student act like a total jackass. Just pretend you're an adult and you'll be fine. He's so helpful and so interested in his students.

I don't know what everybody's problem is. Dr. Coverston is an amazing professor and I loved every minute of his class. There is quite a bite of quizzes and short essays, but as long as you keep up with them, they aren't hard and you'll be fine. Hating George Bush was not a prereq. The material offered in this course is so fascinating.

his class was very interesting..i learned so much about humanity and even more about myself and the bias i held unknowingly... he is a great teacher.

I really liked Prof Coverston, it seems like there is a lot of work which there is, but it is all helpful in getting you through the semester, read the text, go to class, and really listen to the discussions, you'll learn a lot!

TONS of work but a really nice teacher, I would take him again. Papers, quizzes, tests, and group projects. Dont take this class if you not willing to do alot of work, but if you do the work and come to class you will get a good grade.

Dr. Coverston is a great professor. I had him in Fall 06 and took another class with him in Spring 07 because he is that good of a teacher. His lectures are full of information AND helpful, and the work may be a bit much but this is college and you have to work. And no, disagreeing with him does not lower your grade. He is very open minded.

Yes, he requires a lot of work and effort by the student, but I thought it was well worth it. He is exceptionally learned and often has insightful things to say about humanities and current events. Not an easy A, but you can actually learn. Alot of critical thinking and self reflection, if that make you uneasy then this class is not for you.

I took online class Spring 07 and HUM2230 Summer 07. I learned more than in any other class I've taken. You must read the book. Three exams: you pick the higher of the grade from the first 2 (therefore you can slack on the 2nd if you do good on 1st) and add it to 2nd exam. Prof. is always quick with emails, lots of information to learn.

Opportunities for extra credit, which makes it a lot less stressful for the tests. Lots of reading, but very very interesting info. You will learn a lot about the world, and if you do the work, it's very fulfilling. I recommend this class for someone who is focused and doesn't mind actually reading material and wants to learn.

The class I has no interest in taking. But once I had taken it, I plan to return to take Hum. Traditions 1. He was very easy to understand. Web work was a little difficult but all quizzes you could use the book on. Awesome teacher. You'll like him :)

He's very smart, but you have to do a lot of work... It's worth it though

Interesting subject matter, but not a very nice guy. If he doesn't like you, your grades will suffer from it and he makes the class time miserable for you. Don't state your own opinions, just pretend you're a liberal and agree with everyone else.

I am absolutely amazed by how many students whine about this professor. I suspect that they are just too cowardly to disagree with their professors; I speak from experience when I say that he definitely won't take it out on your grade. Just be respectful of the discussion. Yes, this particular class is a difficult format. Deal. You're in college.

Loved the class, love the prof. Imagine studying humanities in a lab format -- that's what this is sort of like.

He's really nice and helpful. There is a lot of work to be done, but he gives you a really precise and detailed schedule which makes it easy to keep up. As long as you just keep looking at the next few days of work, it all goes by really quickly. He's also a very fair grader.

Hands down, the best professor I've had at UCF. I took both HUM 2210 and HUM 2230 with him because he is what this university needs more of; a true educator! Yes it's a lot of work, but welcome to college. And no, you do not have to pretend you're liberal, you just have to stand by your beliefs and not be afraid to challenge your professor.

Best ever, but be aware that there are a bunch of group projects.

One of my more intriguing and favorable classes at UCF. Definitely ran as a college course, but the guy is smart and teaches superbly. Put in effort (you're in college) and you're bound to love it.

He is my role model at UCF! Dr. Coverston motivated me to be an ethical scholar and a hard-worker through and through, and I still got work to do but whenever I get tired or whatever I seriously remember how hard he works for us, showing up every class, making us think every time. He really, really cares about his job and the role of the humanities

This course changed my life. I would not be the person I am today if I hadn't taken it. Please don't let the hard rating dissuade you from taking this course; it is really THAT good. Dr. Coverston is a very thoughtful person and a brilliant professor.

An amazing professor for Humanities. I have taken him for two classes and got B's in both and I am registered to take him for Fall 09. He really is concerned for our learning and what it means to be a human in the 21st century. Not only does he make learning fun, but he makes it relevant to life. I enjoyed attending his class everyday.

Professor Coverston is a really good Honors professor. Do not take this class if you want an easy A. His class is what college class should be, challenging but not impossible. If you attend class and are nice, he'll work with you. I worked hard in his class, but I learned a lot and got an A in the end.

I am So dissapointed with my B in this class. He told me that I was on the verge of having an 'A' and the last paper depended on it. I got a good grade on the paper (46.5/50 points) and still got a 'B'. BE PREPARED TO WORK and ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY. Participation points are worth as much as all the papers and the midterm combined. Fast paced/tough

Hard, but worth it. Dr. Coverston is my favorite professor at UCF and I've been here 4 years. (almost done!)

taking the class now, very, very challenging class. Definitely a lot of work, busy work. Must attend class and be on time he take attendence in beginning only. Also to anyone who has taken the class, whats the best way to study for his tests? I know theyre like the quizes on webcourses, but there is so much information, focus on his lecture notes?

This class was pretty demanding. I emerged with a respectable grade but I would caution students taking this class that there is a lot of work involved. For an honors class the amount of work is about what it should be, but a lot of writing is required and the professor is very liberal. Read his blog. It is revealing.

I highly recommend him. If you do the assignments before each class you won't have to worry about your grade. He is a teacher who definitely has his own opinions on the material and expects you to read and have yours as well. You'll be pushed and at times the work load will feel heavy, but you will walk out of that class having grown a LOT.

First thing's first: if you are content with taking easy classes to boost your GPA in exchange for learning next to nothing, do not take this class. Honestly, it does require MORE work than the average class. However, you will walk away from this class with tons of knowledge. It ended up being my favorite class. Take him if you want to LEARN!

One of the most rewarding classes you will ever take. TONS of work, but we are in college, not elementary school. Yes, you have to work and the load is higher than in other classes, but I feel that in the end we come out winning. Very nice and helpful. Do the readings and really work for your grade and you will be fine. Recommended.

Interesting class, i learned a lot and do feel more intellectual. BUT was very demanding and was difficult to balance among other classes. get used to the question "what does it mean to be human," in this humanities course, and get ready for an inhumane amount of work. This would be an enjoyable class if I had more time for it.

Literally the best Professor at UCF. All of his classes are very intellectually and time demanding. He used to be a lawyer and an Anglican pastor, so he really has quite the background. He also cares genuinely about his students. If you can stand all the work, take his classes. His classes have helped me grow so much as a human being.

Great professor, extremely passionate about education and free thinking. Really cares for his students and is willing to help and guide as long as you put in the effort through coursework, attendance, and "deep thinking". Not a simple Gen Ed, very intellectually demanding and time consuming, but very interesting if you are up for the challenge.

He wants everyone to succeed, you have to be willing to work hard and do your work then your grade will reflect that. His papers have no requirements on length because he wants you to actually answer the question and not worry about the amount of pages you need to have. He is passionate you as a student has to put the effort forward!

He is a fair teacher. If you ask him a question he will be happy to answer and help you out. If you email him he is quick to reply. His class is always interesting, the only downside is that he assigns a LOT of work everyday. If you are lazy then steer clear but if you actually want to learn something and be challenged than take this class!

I have taken Dr. Coverston for several classes thus far. I rated a 3 on difficulty purely because for a lazy individual the work load for class is heavy, HOWEVER it is NOT difficult. If you wish to learn; take his classes. He is very clear, and makes you think. He will question EVERYONES beliefs to make you think. Be open minded, think, and enjoy.

Dr. Coverston is the best! Seriously,DON'T base your decision on taking his class off of RMP comments and ratings. I took him for Modern Humanities Fall 2013, and I wasn't looking forward to it. But it ended up being the most helpful class I took so far. Dr. Coverston is very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable as long as you are willing to learn.

Dr. Coverston is not an easy professor, howevever, if you came to class to sit and receive your grade at the end of the semester, you don't belong in a classroom. In light of that, Dr. Coverston is knowledgeable, kind, and has a deep passion for teaching that surpasses most. He introduces subjects which can give you perspective on how to live well.

I really liked this class. There are 2 tests per chapter (10 questions each) & he drops the lower of the two. You MUST read the chapters in order to pass. The questions are straight from it (they can be hella lengthy sometimes). Exams are all papers. Expect to write 10+ pgs for a good grade. Pretty clear grading criteria & always grades fairly.

If you want an easy A, and do not want to be challenged to look at the world from aspects other that your own, or if you expect to state an opinion on a paper, and not provide the research to back it up, do not take his classes. Graduated two semesters ago, and entered my graduate studies, writing like I have a PhD already. Thanks Dr. C!

Thought provoking.