He's a good professor, he'll help you whenever you need help, he's fair and very leanient on the papers. Study hard because his tests are a bit tricky.

Boring, but tries funny in his wierd way. If u take good notes and know what he said, u'll do good on tests. easy essays, 2 pages double spaced!

I never received a good grade in a history class, but I have an A in his class. THere are 2 papers a midterm and a final. The papers are easy, and he is not a hard grader if u write what he says he wants. If you study the tests are not difficult. He tells u the essay questions ahead of time.

This is a very easy class. If attendance wasn't mandatory you could have skipped every class and still get an A on the exam. You don't have to take notes even because his exams are all essay. Just cram the textbook and spit it out on paper on the exam date. Nice professor also!!

he is a very nice professor , very helpful. he is willing to help you with any questions regarding to his class. he likes participation and his exams are not difficult at all. the same is with his papers. he is very flexible except with attendance, it's better to let him know about your absences as a courtesy.

nice guy. doesnt give out alot of assignments. explains everything for exams. just make sure you read.

He is so nice. He understands that you are a college student and tries to make it easier for you. He tries to make jokes and so on to connect with the students, which I think is cool. You don't even have to read because he explains everything well. Totally recommend him.

Professor Rodriguez is the best. He gives you lots of chances to do well in his class, he gives you a summary of chapter so no need to read, i read because i felt like it. He gives you possible topics for essays and gives you chapter to look at before test. I would highly reccomend him.

More work in this class than most: 2 papers, a group assignment, a midterm and a final. But not hard. Just pay attention and take lots of notes. No need to read the text (unless he assigns it to you). Good class, great professor.

More work in this class than most: 2 papers, a group assignment, a midterm and a final. But not hard. Just pay attention and take lots of notes. No need to read the text (unless he assigns it to you). Good class, great professor.

I really enjoyed being in his class, he taught me alot about history and i also enjoyed the long conversations i had with him, when i was in the bus. Hope to see you again soon professor Rodriguez!!!

Pretty good professor. Explained everything in detail. Only got 2 papers and a simple group project at the end of the semester and all were pretty easy. Know what's going on and you'll do fine.

He gives 2 papers which are really strange ones on a 56 chapter book online and the other is on a website. Do NOT Hand them in Late major points off. Two test which cover all the material Alot of studying. If you don't do so wll on the midterm and on a paper its okay as long as you particiapate and go well on the other two you can still get an A

Nice guy, really helpful, cares about students. The course is easy if you pay attention at all, and J-Rod is a cool professor.

really good teacher..not a big fan of bringing the laptops to class

Nice man. No papers, just midterm and final. 2 group projects. 6 pop quizzes based on assigned reading. keep track of hin though, his notes are horrible. listen before you write it. kinda seemed like he was talking to the walls. but nice man, just do the reading and particpate. good class. he takes attendance as well.

He's HOT! Really good professor, does make you work for your grade, but very helpful and very friendly. Gives midterm, final, 6 quizzes, and attendance is important. As long as you do your work, you'll definitely stand a chance for an A. I definitely recommend him and i will take him again.

Pretty fair class....2 short papers, a small group assigment, a midterm and a final...and plus he's an easy grader...just do your work, participate once in awhile and you got yourself an A....

Prof. Rodriguez has a very strong education ethic. He values the gift of education, as should everyone. He is a very fair professor and he tries to make class fun. The class can get boring at times but he is a very nice man.

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU PLAN NOT TO DO ANYTHING. He cares about your education and wants you to learn something. Hw is usually consists of reading, sometime too much =( which he isnt able to lecture in class. But he gets the main pt. He is a ez grader, just wants you to learn and work for it.

jamie was the best prof ever . always kept me laughin in class and he used props the first week or so . what a sweet man , just make sure you go to class , and watch out for his pop quizes which arent that bad but whatev . i love jamie rodriguez !!

Rodriguez is the man! 2 tests, a couple of quizzes. Nicest guy, he is always willing to help. Knows everything about history. Read a couple of pgs every nite, easy A

He is a pain in the butt. Constantly tells you that ur not working hard enough. He gives pop quizes without warning and if you miss them, well tuff 4 u. He is very nice, n I did better than i expected but I wouldnt recommend him.

Awesome class. really knowledgable nice guy. Easy class if you read a couple of pages each night. East tests that he gives you review sheet for.

excellent professor. if you really want to learn something, take him. if you just want to slack off in class, then avoid him but he is clear and the debates are extremely interesting...TAKE HIM!

An excellent professor. There is a lot of reading involved but this guy is down to earth and will keep the class lively and engaged at times. He acts very professional and expects the same from students. Not hard if you pay attention. I strongly suggest this professor to anyone.

He is a wonderful professor! Very into what he's teaching, pop quizez are very easy, he's a super great grader! I liked his class so much I took him again for an elective! Definately an A+ teacher!

all you need to do is go to class, take notes, and do the readings and you'll be find. the midterm and final are right out of the notes so take good ones and the quizzes are the key terms from the reading the previous night. i got an A without a problemm

there a midterm and a final which arent so bad they comes from your notes, which means you eed really good notes because theres esays and details are everything. reading every night and 6 pop quizzes! if you miss them you miss them. im iffy on recommeding him

OMG HE IS SUCH A GREAT PROFESSOR! I MEAN ANYONE DECIDING ON TAKING HIS CLASS FOR HISTORY 1000C DO IT!! YEA THERE MAYBE READINGS EVERY NIGHT BUT HE EXPLAINS THEM IN DETAILSS SO GOOD!! AND THE POP QUIZZES ARE SO EASY DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT! THE MIDTERM/FINAL COMES DIRECTLY FROM YUR NOTES [KEY TERMS]. TAKEE HIMMM.. HE'S AWESOMEE..

He's a great, fun loving guy. Professional, but funny. You have to do work in his class. He's tough/anal about it. lol. But if you have to take history, take him. It's not hard to do the work, its just a pain. Talk to him. He's fair.

He is one of the best professors i've ever had. He is extremely intelligent but doesn't act above his students. His lectures fly by because there is alot of discussion. Assignments are interesting and fun to do. Tests are based on readings but the readings are very interesting so it makes them easy. I would recommend taking him! GREAT PROFESSOR!

There's a lot of reading involved for the pop quizzes, but Prof. Rodriguez provides excellent notes to prepare you for the exams. Great professor, very friendly/caring and willing to go beyond the typical St. John's employee to help his or her students. Makes a rather lifeless subject bearable, would highly recommend.

Excellent professor. He is an awesome guy who truly cares about his students. He is a bit of a harsh grader, but really wants to help his students do well. Reading is an absolute must b/c there are random pop quizzes. Attendance is also mandatory. Lectures actually aren't that boring, he makes everything extremely clear. Highly recommend.

He is an awesome guy. I am taking his class right now and I enjoy every minute of it. He is a very responsible guy, cares about his students. Although the exams are a little bit hard, I still like him sooo much

Great professor, knows what he's talking about and makes class fun. I am taking him right now and i really like it. He gives out 3 papers to do and 2 exams. Exams are not bad as long as you read the books he gives out to read. I highly recommend him.

THIS GUY IS DA BEST!!! He is the only reason why I wish I did not transfer out of SJU. SO caring! I had him for HIS 1000 and HIs 1016! so GREAT! and he is really friendly. A family man and a great teacher! Goes above and beyond for students! Do not listen to the negative reviews!

He is a really nice person but expects a lot from students. There is reading every night and he gives pop quizzes to keep you on your toes. The test are difficult and attendance is important.

Laid back professor but expects a lot from students,textbook pages to read after every class,6 pop up quizes through out the semeseter and 3 tests. Attendance and Tardiness is VERY important, thats the only thing that negatively affected my grade. Take him if you have a general knowledge of history and are ready to take notes every class.

He is a nice guy but he is such a hard teacher. If he sees you sleeping, or on your phone he will kick you out of class. 6 pop quizzes in the very beginning of the class. Attendance is mandatory. 3 tests throughout. Essays, fill ins, and just describing some terms. Hard grader. Lucky to get a B+ in his class.

One of those teachers thats madd easy to make fun of. Good guy who mixes it up(notes, movie, group projects). If ur decent with history and just take the notes ur set. Gives readings for hw every class but its not important. 6-8 pop quizzes on readings thats really easy to bs for a good grade. Take this class with friends and its a good time lol.

Very intelligent man. He truly knows his history. Fun class. You MUST read in order to pass--it is a lot of reading. Just pay attention in class and take good notes because that is what is on the exams. He is fair grader, willing to help his students. Enjoyed his class..

Overall, I think Dr. Rodriquez is a wonderful professor. He knows his stuff and makes history easy to understand.The only thing I was annoyed with was his pop quizes BUT honestly if it weren't for that I probably wouldn't have read the material! He gives good notes but has horrible hand writing. Also his tests come straight from the notes. Awesome!

I had him for his honors version of Global Societies. He is one of my favorite teachers ever. He grades tough but you want to earn it with him. Lots of readings but do-able. He even took us to his house and cooked us breakfast one day and brought us to the MET. Great guy, Great teacher. Highly recommend.

You have to read every night because there are 10 pop quizzes. No homework. Textbook was cheap. Attendance not important. A couple easy group projects.P.S. Do not take your phone out in his class he will go crazy!

Great Professor I had him fall '10....was definitely an easy A but you have to be willing to do the work. Sometimes you get a hang of when he is going to give a pop quiz so you don't necessarily have to read every assignment. KEY: TAKE GOOD NOTES the notes are basically answers for the test so take good ones. Again if you do the work you get the A

Love this professor. He is extremely informative, energized, and nice. No laptops in class and most definitely no cell phones. He will flip out. If you do the work and take notes, you'll get an A. All of his tests and quizzes are essay based answers. I definitely recommend him though. The work isn't difficult and the class is very enjoyable.

Not an easy A but definitely possible. Only 3 test but fairly easy as long as you do your readings. He's an amazing professor and easy to contact. If you fail this class it is only because you chose to.

Prof. Rodriguez is a really informative teacher who you can obviously tell loves his job and history. Tests are written (no multiple choice), but if you go to class and study your notes you can and will pass. You just need to put in the effort. It also helps that he's kind. I'd recommend him to anyone willing to put in the time to get an A.

He is a great professor who knows a lot of information. Attendance is mandatory and you must read to keep up and do well on his quizzes. Tests are all free response but there is so much information given that it isn't hard to do well. DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE DURING HIS CLASS!

Honestly loves his job. Loves interacting with students. A man with a wealth of knowledge on history. Attend his classes, and if you study for his tests (written response)and do your absolute best,youll be rewarded.Test are not the end all be all as well.Group projects, debates, map quizes, etc. help you keep your grade in a AB range BTW NO PHONES!

Dr. Rodriguez is a great professor. He has a passion for history and hopes you actually learn something. Take notes, read the textbook, raise your hand and your golden.

He is a great prof. Very passionate about what he does. He simplifies the material as much as possible. Exams were essays but not difficult at all if you study from the potential questions he gave out. There was one group presentation. Overall a fun class.

Prof. Rodriguez is a good teacher. He writes notes on the board and makes everything understandable. Quizzes about once a week but he tells you the page numbers. Tests are essays but he tells you what will be on them. No reason you shouldn't pass and enjoy this class.

Quizes every week. Mid term and final exam are like many essays. Plus group presentation. No extra credits. It was hard class for me. I got B- in the end only because I studied all days only for the class.

This guy is awesome! Makes history more interesting and overall a very chill person. There are a few cons to him though I admit. His notes consist of powerpoint pictures and sloppy handwriting on the chalkboard. Very traditional. There are quizzes every week, but they're usually not bad. He grades hard on exams, but most people did fine.

This guy is an awesome professor. Clear lectures, understandable grading system, and he has a great personality to go along with it. He really is a living encyclopedia on world history, which really adds to his skill as a teacher because not only can he enunciate well, his lectures have a natural flow and he never gets lost in his power points.

If you're not a history major, history isn't in your best interest or you just want an easy A, don't take this class. Gives quizzes frequently Tests are several sub-essays Clear lectures Readings are from 10-30 pages Final exam; midterm was an average based on quiz grades and a test grade

Made history a good class! you HAVE to read! He gives a quiz at least once a week. The class is very writing intensive. All the quizzes are paragraphs and the tests are an essay, short answers on terms he gives you and fill ins. Overall really good professor. Super helpful!

Pay attention in class,take notes,and you'll do well. 8 quizzes, 3 exams, 1 debate, only homework is reading assignments that he quizzes on. Drops 2 lowest quiz grades at the end of the semester. Textbook is essential in this class. Exams are fill ins and A LOT of writing but not too bad if you know the material. NO ELECTRONICS. Recommended!

Nice guy, tests are challenging, reading textbook is no fun or easy task, but study and you will do fine.

He's very upfront with what he expects. As long as you literally follow his course syllabus, you'll be fine. He's an easy grader as well. I didn't even read the last 3 chapters before the final and I got an A for both the final and semester. He gives two tests and a final, but he makes class fun. He's really enthusiastic. Take him!

Impossible to fall asleep in this class, he's very personable and funny. Go to class and write good notes and you'll pass.

Goes over lecture time, stops non-stop all class. Better get that hand ready, you're going to be writing a lot of notes. He won't write everything on the board. On all his tests you better know all the 5 W's and H. One mandatory debate and another group assignment. Overall, it felt more like a major class and not a core class.

Highly recommend taking him. He is very lecture heavy, but his enthusiasm when teaching at least allows his lectures to be interesting. His grading can be difficult at times, but not nearly as bad as some say.

A lot of the reviews on this professor definitely got me worried! However, it did prepare me to not get lazy in his class. The textbook is an absolute must if you want to get a good grade on the exams and quizzes. I suggest you take really detailed notes while you're reading and practice it like crazy. He's clearly well educated and passionate.

Easiest B+

I loved class with him, he's really nice and always makes class interesting, grading system may be a little tricky but overall good. No phones or computers!!

Really enjoyed him as a professor despite the other comments on this site. Honestly, never learned more from a teacher/professor in such a short period time. Personally, I did really well in this class and I would recommend it to those who are willing to do the readings, have somewhat of an interest in the subject, and aren't lazy.

I liked this teacher he was very enthusiastic about history which was honestly kind of fun! He doesnt post any of his PowerPoints online so you have to be IN class taking notes but if you do that and just know the vocab he gives you youll get an A on every test he also has extra credit, hes a very nice guy and he loves people who talk to him

I like history and he goes into detail so I enjoyed class. However, his lectures are very intense at times and require a lot of notes. Make sure you copy the vocab list at the beginning of each chapter and study that as much as you can for the tests. Other than that, you can read the textbook if you want, but I didn't. Notes worked perfect

Honestly if you're not already good at history don't bother taking him. Grades the tests/essays really harshly and if you fail a test theres no coming back from that. The textbook is useless, don't waste your cash and just watch documentaries or youtube. A nice guy tho

Slides are posted but vague unless you showed up in class. There are only two exams, the midterm and final so participate and take good notes. Very lecture heavy, but he is very enthusiatic about teaching, and makes it interesting.

No homework, one "debate", in class group project, midterm and final. He is lecture heavy but I enjoyed the class overall. If you study the lectures and take notes you should be fine. Professor is a nice guy and cracks corny jokes sometimes. They say you need the textbook but I didn't open mine once and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get an A.

Rodriguez is a great person. He's insightful and highly enthusiastic about history. However, as a professor, he does ramble a lot and it is hard to take notes as he does not use powerpoints and only talks. All his exams are written only (lots of writing). Two exams one final. exams are based on 50 terms and only 14 appears on the exam.

This class is an easy A+ as long as you study well and hard. Willing to give away my midterm/final review, text on insta @sjunotes / review consists of in-depth answers on Mr.Rodriguez's review criteria.

The only reason ppl don't like his class is because no one at this school has good work ethic. His workload is equivalent to a high school AP History class. There are 2 tests, which are easy to pass as long as you study. And he offers extra credit through a debate. Message @sjunotes on ig for the midterm/final review sheets.. helped me pass fr

Prof.Rodriguez is a chill and funny guy. His lectures come straight from the chapter readings (which you must do if you want to succeed in this class). He offers an extra credit group debate that is optional (it comes with prizes if you win, so I recommend doing them). A couple of chapter tests, a map quiz, 1 midterm, and a final.

An absolutely awesome professor. He knows A LOT about history and is extremely passionate about what he teaches. I've never once been bored during his lectures. Read and take good notes. Thats it. Show up to class. It's mandatory and also...really easy Easy A if you do the work, and there really isn't much. Will definitely take the guy again

An easy A+ class as long as you study well. Willing to give away submitted notes, text on insta @sjunotes / notes consist of slide key points, textbook questions (you won't have to buy the textbook then), and explanations on why that answer is correct. We also have well articulated midterm/final exam review documents.

3 exams 1 map quiz. Exams are short responses based on the topic of the study guide that he provides, just have the information memorized and take good notes. His slides aren't the best but his explanations go to good detail so just listen as you write what he says. Attendance on time for each class is 1 point and the project is a debate super easy